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Closed for Memorial Day
Closed for Memorial Day
The library and Bookmobile will be closed on Monday, May 29 in observance of Memorial Day. We will not be available for phone calls, chat messages or social services during this closure.
2 events,
Lunch Break at the Library
Lunch Break at the Library
Grab lunch while you stop in to pick up holds or browse the shelves! Each week, we're hosting a rotation of food trucks offering a variety of cuisines for you to try. Here's what's next for our food truck lineup. Check back in the coming weeks or subscribe to our newsletter to find out who […]
Chess Club
Chess Club
This open play chess club is facilitated by Jeff Garcia, a member of the U.S. Chess Federation. When you arrive, all you have to do is settle in for a match with any of the available players. Players of all levels are welcome. Room: The Community Room - Adult Services, 2nd Floor (by the elevator) […]
5 events,
Summer Scares
Don't miss out on a spine-chilling summer! First, read three titles curated by Booklist and the Horror Writers Association — you can pick from our selections for adults, young adults or middle grades. Then, dive deep with us into what makes horror so fascinating by joining book discussions, craft sessions and other activities. To find […]
All Together Now: Summer Reading at the Racine Public Library
Join us at the library as we host a series of summer programs for everyone in your family. This year, the summer reading theme is “All Together Now,” which focuses on kindness, unity and friendship. Summer Reading Program is an annual initiative hosted by the Racine Public Library — and libraries around the world — […]
All Together Now: Racine Monopoly
This year, the summer reading theme is "All Together Now." We're kicking off the activity with a round of Racine Monopoly, where you can visit locations around Racine to try activities and be entered to win prizes like a one-year family pass to the Racine Art Museum, gift cards to local businesses, plants and more. […]
Summer of Play: STEM Challenge
Play with different STEM activities this summer to earn badges and enter to win prizes. Activities include attending a Maker Monday session, checking out titles from Libby and hoopla, trying LinkedIn Learning or one of our technology classes, and more. You can use the tickets you earn from completing activities to enter drawings to win […]
Meaningful Locations Photography Exhibit at the LGBT Center of SE Wisconsin
Meaningful Locations Photography Exhibit at the LGBT Center of SE Wisconsin
Celebrate LGBTQ+ pride with the Racine Public Library, Community Powered and the LGBT Center of Southeast Wisconsin as we reveal Racine community members' Meaningful Locations. Have any questions? Reach out to Barb@LGBTSEWI.org or Anthony.Cattani@WisconsinHumanities.org. Location: LGBT Center of SE Wisconsin, 1456 Junction Avenue, Racine, WI 53403 Age range: All Ages No registration — just drop […]
5 events,
Maker Monday
Maker Monday
Stop in and try our 3D printers, laser engravers, virtual reality, drones and more! Try printing out a figurine or useful tool, or engrave a tag for your pet. You can even stay for a while to use our gaming systems. Room: The Innovation Lab - By 2nd-Floor Entrance Age range: All Ages No registration […]
7 events,
The Buzz on Beekeeping
The Buzz on Beekeeping
Let's explore the importance of honeybees in pollination. Today, we'll learn about beekeeping and talk about simple ways that you can support honeybees and other pollinators, even if you're not a beekeeper yourself. Room: Youth Services - 1st Floor Age range: All Ages No registration — just drop in.
Lunch Break at the Library
Lunch Break at the Library
Grab lunch while you stop in to pick up holds or browse the shelves! Each week, we're hosting a rotation of food trucks offering a variety of cuisines for you to try. Here's what's next for our food truck lineup. Check back in the coming weeks or subscribe to our newsletter to find out who […]
Thoughtful Words Poetry Workshop
Thoughtful Words Poetry Workshop
Ayesha Montgomery's poetry workshop will uplift and energize you through the power of spoken word. Workshops include poetry readings, writing sessions and chances for you to share your work. Please bring your own supplies and refreshments. Registration is recommended, but drop-ins are welcome. Room: The Lee Room - Atrium, 1st Floor, The Business Center - […]
5 events,
Musical Storytime
Musical Storytime
Sing, wiggle and dance with Miss Carrie. We’ll have different songs, instruments and stories for you to hear every week. All ages are welcome, but the program is designed with kids in mind. Room: Youth Services - 1st Floor Age range: Kids No registration — just drop in.
5 events,
Community Gaming Night
Community Gaming Night
Join us for a fun-filled night of gameplay! We have plenty of games to choose from, including Minecraft, Just Dance, Switch Sports, Guitar Hero, Bingo, Magic the Gathering and more. We'll have pizza, snacks, and water available, so come hungry and ready to play! Room: The Second Floor, including the Innovation Lab, TeenScene, the Business […]
6 events,
Worldwide Knit in Public Day
Worldwide Knit in Public Day
Knit in public with the American Association of University Women — and with knitters around the world. Please bring your own supplies. Open to all knitters, but no instruction will be provided. Room: Adult Services Lake-Facing Windows - 2nd Floor Age range: All Ages No registration — just drop in.
Saturday Cartoon Time
Saturday Cartoon Time
Let's get cozy with cartoons, sugary breakfast cereal, and stress-free couch potato time. Room: TeenScene - By 2nd-Floor Entrance Age range: Teens No registration — just drop in.
7 events,
Maker Monday
Maker Monday
Stop in and try our 3D printers, laser engravers, virtual reality, drones and more! Try printing out a figurine or useful tool, or engrave a tag for your pet. You can even stay for a while to use our gaming systems. Room: The Innovation Lab - By 2nd-Floor Entrance Age range: All Ages No registration […]
Health Pop-Up with Aurora Healthcare
Health Pop-Up with Aurora Healthcare
Our monthly health pop-ups with Aurora Health Care provide free blood pressure screenings, health-themed swag, and all kinds of health information and resources. Each month, stop back in to learn something new about the health theme of the month and meet with organizations providing healthcare throughout the comumnity. Room: Adult Services Lake-Facing Windows - 2nd […]
Author Visits: Matthew Prigge Presents “Opening Day in Milwaukee”
Author Visits: Matthew Prigge Presents “Opening Day in Milwaukee”
Matthew Prigge, Milwaukee historian and author, guides listeners through 50+ years of Milwaukee Brewers history from his new book, "Opening Day in Milwaukee." Room: Community Room - Adult Services, 2nd Floor (by the elevator) Age range: Teens & Adults No registration — just drop in.
7 events,
Memory Café • Café de la memoria
Memory Café • Café de la memoria
A Memory Café is a comfortable social gathering that allows people experiencing memory loss, along with their loved ones, to socialize, enjoy activities and make connections with others. • Café de la Memoria es una reunión cómoda, donde personas impactadas con pérdida de memoria junto a sus familiares o seres queridos, pueden establecer conexiones, disfrutar […]
Movies in the Afternoon: National Softball Day
Movies in the Afternoon: National Softball Day
Celebrate National Softball Day by watching ""Field of Dreams,"" a classic movie that celebrates a man's dreams to bring people together. 1989 • PG • 1h 47m Room: Community Room - Adult Services, 2nd Floor (by the elevator) Age range: All Ages No registration — just drop in.
Summer Scares: Pickle Autopsy
Summer Scares: Pickle Autopsy
Some dastardly devil has done away with the dills! Catch the cornichon criminal using your finest food forensics. (Editor's note: We are truly penitent for all the pickle puns.) To find more Summer Scares programming, just search up ""Summer Scares"" on our calendar. Summer Scares is sponsored by the Friends of the Racine Public Library. […]
8 events,
Lunch Break at the Library
Lunch Break at the Library
Grab lunch while you stop in to pick up holds or browse the shelves! Each week, we're hosting a rotation of food trucks offering a variety of cuisines for you to try. Here's what's next for our food truck lineup. Check back in the coming weeks or subscribe to our newsletter to find out who […]
Art with Bri: Shrinky Dink Keychains
Art with Bri: Shrinky Dink Keychains
Join Bri's fun and crazy art class to put the A in STEAM! Today, learn how to make adorable shrinky dink keychains to attach to your backpack or give as gifts. Se habla Español. Room: The Innovation Lab - By 2nd-Floor Entrance Age range: All Ages Registration is required.
Rainbow Read-In
Rainbow Read-In
For Pride Month, we're going to celebrate by taking a few hours to dive into a pile of recently released LGBTQIA+ books, graphic novels, manga - There's something for everyone! Room: TeenScene - By 2nd-Floor Entrance Age range: Teens No registration — just drop in.
5 events,
A-Brie to Disa-Brie
A-Brie to Disa-Brie
Each month, we're getting together to try a new cheese and to talk about books, movies, TV shows and more. Room: The Lee Room - Atrium, 1st Floor Age range: Teens & Adults No registration — just drop in.
5 events,
All Together Now: “Community Rocks” Craft
All Together Now: “Community Rocks” Craft
This year, the summer reading theme is ""All Together Now."" Today, we're celebrating the theme with Community Rocks! Paint rocks with positive messages and fun, colorful designs. When you're done, you can take your rock home or enter it as a participant in our upcoming scavenger hunt. To find more All Together Now activities, just […]
7 events,
*Postponed* Meet and Greet the Dogs of Woof Gang Rescue
*Postponed* Meet and Greet the Dogs of Woof Gang Rescue
This event will be rescheduled—keep an eye out for the next chance to meet the pups.
Computer Basics: Learn to Type
Computer Basics: Learn to Type
Hone your typing skills or get started on your typing journey. We'll have you typing like a pro in no time. Room: The Innovation Lab - By 2nd-Floor Entrance Age range: Tweens & Teens Registration is required.
Robotics Lab
Robotics Lab
Explore how different robots work by trying them out yourself. Room: The Lee Room - Atrium, 1st Floor Age range: Kids & Tweens Grades 3+ Registration is required.
7 events,
Maker Monday
Maker Monday
Stop in and try our 3D printers, laser engravers, virtual reality, drones and more! Try printing out a figurine or useful tool, or engrave a tag for your pet. You can even stay for a while to use our gaming systems. Room: The Innovation Lab - By 2nd-Floor Entrance Age range: All Ages No registration […]
Young Writers Guild
Young Writers Guild
Writing your next story or crafting a new poem? How about working on the storyboard for a graphic novel or the script for a screenplay? No matter your genre, if you're a writer, you're invited. Come share your work, gather ideas and hang out with other young writers. Room: The Martin Room - Youth Services, […]
Author Visits: Chad Lewis Presents “Bizarre History of Wisconsin — Strange Stories from Our Past”
Author Visits: Chad Lewis Presents “Bizarre History of Wisconsin — Strange Stories from Our Past”
Author and researcher Chad Lewis guides you through an evening of bizarre and unusual stories from Wisconsin's past. Explore over 100 strange and unbelievable newspaper stories from our state's early days, featuring ghosts, sea serpents, medical anomalies and even UFOs. Room: Community Room - Adult Services, 2nd Floor (by the elevator) Age range: Teens & […]
5 events,
Coding Classes: Learn to Code with Dash the Robot
Coding Classes: Learn to Code with Dash the Robot
Learn the basics of block coding with the guidance of Dash the Robot and our class instructor. Room: The Innovation Lab - By 2nd-Floor Entrance Age range: Grades 4-8 Registration is required.
7 events,
Lunch Break at the Library
Lunch Break at the Library
Grab lunch while you stop in to pick up holds or browse the shelves! Each week, we're hosting a rotation of food trucks offering a variety of cuisines for you to try. Here's what's next for our food truck lineup. Check back in the coming weeks or subscribe to our newsletter to find out who […]
Summer Scares: Craft Night
Summer Scares: Craft Night
Create a spooky, scary craft with us! To find more Summer Scares programming, just search up ""Summer Scares"" on our calendar. Summer Scares is sponsored by the Friends of the Racine Public Library. Room: Community Room - Adult Services, 2nd Floor (by the elevator) Age range: Tweens, Teens & Adults Registration is required.
Thoughtful Words Poetry Workshop
Thoughtful Words Poetry Workshop
Ayesha Montgomery's poetry workshop will uplift and energize you through the power of spoken word. Workshops include poetry readings, writing sessions and chances for you to share your work. Please bring your own supplies and refreshments. Registration is recommended, but drop-ins are welcome. Room: The Lee Room - Atrium, 1st Floor, The Business Center - […]
7 events,
Coding Classes: Coding Games in Scratch
Coding Classes: Coding Games in Scratch
Learn the basics of coding and take the first step towards creating your very own games using Scratch. Room: The Innovation Lab - By 2nd-Floor Entrance Age range: Grades 4-8 Registration is required.
Girls Who Code (Summer Edition)
Girls Who Code (Summer Edition)
Learn the basics of coding robots, 3D printing and laser engraving on acrylic, metal and wood. This mini summer camp will feature creative activities throughout so that you can try your new STEM skills. Your registration signs you up for the whole summer. Slots are limited to 10, so sign up quickly. Room: The Innovation […]
Summer Scares: Teen Craft & Chat — Fae Doors
Summer Scares: Teen Craft & Chat — Fae Doors
You might have seen the cute ""fairy doors"" that decorate nooks and baseboards as if to invite wee creatures through. Fae lore warns us to watch out for who these doors attract — so if we're going to create doorways, let's make them more fitting for the fearsome creatures that might creep through! To find […]
5 events,
Maker Monday
Maker Monday
Stop in and try our 3D printers, laser engravers, virtual reality, drones and more! Try printing out a figurine or useful tool, or engrave a tag for your pet. You can even stay for a while to use our gaming systems. Room: The Innovation Lab - By 2nd-Floor Entrance Age range: All Ages No registration […]
5 events,
Coding Classes: Learn to Code with Dash the Robot
Coding Classes: Learn to Code with Dash the Robot
Learn the basics of block coding with the guidance of Dash the Robot and our class instructor. Room: The Innovation Lab - By 2nd-Floor Entrance Age range: Grades 4-8 Registration is required.
8 events,
Learn about Plants and Gardening with the Racine Urban Gardening Network
Learn about Plants and Gardening with the Racine Urban Gardening Network
Decorate small pots and plant a seed of your own. While you're gardening, the Racine Urban Garden Network will tell you about different parts of plants and gardening. Room: Youth Services - 1st Floor Age range: Kids, Tweens No registration — just drop in.
Art with Bri: Mini Erupting Volcanoes
Art with Bri: Mini Erupting Volcanoes
Join Bri's fun and crazy art class to put the A in STEAM! Today, learn how to craft miniature volcanoes that can erupt with just a few simple steps. Use your creativity to make them look realistic or add your own unique twist. Se habla Español. Room: The Innovation Lab - By 2nd-Floor Entrance Age […]
*Cancelled* Lunch Break at the Library
*Cancelled* Lunch Break at the Library
*Lunch break at the library will be cancelled for Wednesday, June 28. Lunch Break will return on Wednesday, July 5. Follow the link to see upcoming vendors. Grab lunch while you stop in to pick up holds or browse the shelves! Each week, we're hosting a rotation of food trucks offering a variety of cuisines […]
6 events,
Coding Classes: Coding Games in Scratch
Coding Classes: Coding Games in Scratch
Learn the basics of coding and take the first step towards creating your very own games using Scratch. Room: The Innovation Lab - By 2nd-Floor Entrance Age range: Grades 4-8 Registration is required.
Summer Scares: Young Adult Book Discussion – Witchy YA
Summer Scares: Young Adult Book Discussion – Witchy YA
Delve into the world of witchcraft as we discuss our Summer Scares book of the month, ""Mooncakes"" by Suzanne Walker and Wendy Xu, and discuss your favorite YA books featuring witch characters. To grab a copy of the YA reads for Summer Scares, click here. To find more Summer Scares programming, just search up ""Summer […]
5 events,
All Together Now: LGBTQ+ Pride — Drag Queen Story Time
All Together Now: LGBTQ+ Pride — Drag Queen Story Time
All together now for LGBTQ+ pride month! We're celebrating with stories that come in all colors of the rainbow. Settle in for a lively story time with Carmel Bliss, our queen of the hour, while munching on some free snacks from the library. This program is hosted by the Racine Public Library in partnership with […]
8 events,
All Together Now: “Community Rocks” Scavenger Hunt
Update: scavenger hunt lists will be available to pick up on Monday, July 3. This year, the summer reading theme is "All Together Now." From July 1-15, scour Racine to find Community Rocks painted by our visitors. To get started, stop in to the library for your scavenger hunt list. When you find a rock, […]
Camp NaNoWriMo
Welcome to Camp NaNoWriMo, a month-long writing journey where you can develop old drafts or start a new story, fanfiction, poetry, or anything that inspires you. Sign up on our giant poster in the youth services department to declare your goals and sign up for more details. Room: Wherever you are Age range: All Ages […]
Bookmobile Closed
Bookmobile Closed
On Saturday, July 1, the Bookmobile will be closed. Its normal schedule will resume on Monday, July 3.
3D Printing 101
3D Printing 101
3D printers can make figurines, tools, fidget toys, useful items and so much more. Come learn how our 3D printers work, from how to pick and print a model to how the machines turn them into real life. Room: The Innovation Lab - By 2nd-Floor Entrance Age range: Kids & Tweens Grades 3+ Registration is […]
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