The 2022 Summer Reading program starts on June 1! This year's theme is Oceans of Possibilities. Log your reading throughout the summer to earn badges and prizes. Get started at RacineLibrary.BeanStack.org or by using the BeanStack app on your phone.

Complete STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) related tasks to stretch your knowledge and maybe win a prize! The more tasks you complete, the more tickets you earn for our raffle baskets. You could win a work-from-home computer set, a robotics set or a Raspberry Pi kit. Get started at RacineLibrary.BeanStack.org. Work-from-Home Starter Set: […]

Listen to horror podcasts and vote for your favorites! Each week, the winning podcasts will move on to the next round as we try to determine Racine’s favorite horror podcast. There are four categories: nonfiction horror, long fiction, anthology and "horror lite." Each week, the brackets will get smaller until we discover the ultimate horror […]

Is the annual National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) not enough for all the creative ideas you have brimming? Welcome to Camp NaNo, an annual writing event that takes place every July. Patrons of all ages are invited to “set up camp” and work on any type of creative project, not just a novel. First drafts […]

The Innovation Lab will be open all day for you to 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 Atrium […]

Learn how to check your blood pressure with the library's new blood pressure machines from the Beyond Books Collection, and hear from a nurse at Aurora Healthcare what you need to know about strokes. No registration is required.

Do you know what creatures live in our oceans? Come learn about some new animals — we’ve got crafts, fun facts and other activities for your enjoyment. Registration is required for each day you're attending. June 6 June 13 June 20 June 27 July 11 July 18 July 25

Stop in for a tabletop and board game night!  We've got games as simple as Trouble and Sorry as well as more strategic games for those looking for a challenge. Hosted in partnership with GamestersBay. For 8 to 12 year olds. No registration required — just drop in!

The 2022 Summer Reading program starts on June 1! This year's theme is Oceans of Possibilities. Log your reading throughout the summer to earn badges and prizes. Get started at RacineLibrary.BeanStack.org or by using the BeanStack app on your phone.

Is the annual National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) not enough for all the creative ideas you have brimming? Welcome to Camp NaNo, an annual writing event that takes place every July. Patrons of all ages are invited to “set up camp” and work on any type of creative project, not just a novel. First drafts […]

Complete STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) related tasks to stretch your knowledge and maybe win a prize! The more tasks you complete, the more tickets you earn for our raffle baskets. You could win a work-from-home computer set, a robotics set or a Raspberry Pi kit. Get started at RacineLibrary.BeanStack.org. Work-from-Home Starter Set: […]

Listen to horror podcasts and vote for your favorites! Each week, the winning podcasts will move on to the next round as we try to determine Racine’s favorite horror podcast. There are four categories: nonfiction horror, long fiction, anthology and "horror lite." Each week, the brackets will get smaller until we discover the ultimate horror […]

The Job Center of Wisconsin is hosting pop-up services in the Racine Public Library! Come up to the second floor to find us. Stop in during their open sessions to get help with: Resume writing Interview preparation Strengthening your job search Applying for unemployment Registering on the Job Center of Wisconsin website They also offer […]

Introduce your child to the library through new stories, simple songs, and rhymes with Miss Ali. For birth through 24 months to attend with a caregiver. No registration is required — just drop in!

Sit down with our storytelling librarians to enjoy songs, stories and fun activities.

Learn computer science skills, and you can change the world. Girls Who Code clubs like this one offer a supportive sisterhood where you'll not only build new skills but also make new friends and role models. Open to girls in grades three to five. Registration is required.

Learn computer science skills, and you can change the world. Girls Who Code clubs like this one offer a supportive sisterhood where you'll not only build new skills but also make new friends and role models. Open to girls in grades six to eight. Registration is required.

Sing, wiggle and dance with Miss Carrie. We’ll have different songs, instruments and stories for you to hear every week. No registration is required — just drop in.

The 2022 Summer Reading program starts on June 1! This year's theme is Oceans of Possibilities. Log your reading throughout the summer to earn badges and prizes. Get started at RacineLibrary.BeanStack.org or by using the BeanStack app on your phone.

Complete STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) related tasks to stretch your knowledge and maybe win a prize! The more tasks you complete, the more tickets you earn for our raffle baskets. You could win a work-from-home computer set, a robotics set or a Raspberry Pi kit. Get started at RacineLibrary.BeanStack.org. Work-from-Home Starter Set: […]

Is the annual National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) not enough for all the creative ideas you have brimming? Welcome to Camp NaNo, an annual writing event that takes place every July. Patrons of all ages are invited to “set up camp” and work on any type of creative project, not just a novel. First drafts […]

Listen to horror podcasts and vote for your favorites! Each week, the winning podcasts will move on to the next round as we try to determine Racine’s favorite horror podcast. There are four categories: nonfiction horror, long fiction, anthology and "horror lite." Each week, the brackets will get smaller until we discover the ultimate horror […]

Join us for music, motion and fun as we explore some of Miss Gail’s favorite stories. Her unique storytelling style captures children's minds and hearts, creating an inclusive space for everyone to interact. No registration — just drop in.

Are you a fan of the creepy and the crawly? Ed Laznicka, a scientist from Johnson Wax, will be bringing you some of his favorites for an insect show-and-tell.

Stop by the library on Wednesdays for lunch! Tables will be set up on the sidewalk in front of the library for casual outdoor dining. While you’re here, be sure to stick around to learn some new tech skills at Lunch and Learn. June 1 — Pico’s Tacos June 8 — Jaramillo’s Taco Truck June […]

Pick up lunch from the food truck at the library, then stick around to learn something new! At 11 a.m. is a bilingual STEM storytime, and at noon is a technology information session about how to use library resources and other technology. Example topics might cover tech help drop-ins, Libby, hoopla, the SHARE everywhere app, […]

The library's Beyond Books collection has a riveting selection of horror games. We'll have these games set up for you to try tonight, so bring your friends and family, and get ready for some spooky fun. Summer Scares is sponsored by the Friends of the Racine Public Library.

18 | miercoles 8 y 22 de junio, 6 y 20 De julio servicios para jóvenes Un tiempo para fomentar el interés por la lectura entre nuestras niñas a través de escuchar cuentos en español. ¡Todos bienvenidos! Evento en persona. Listen to stories in Spanish. Everyone is welcome!

The 2022 Summer Reading program starts on June 1! This year's theme is Oceans of Possibilities. Log your reading throughout the summer to earn badges and prizes. Get started at RacineLibrary.BeanStack.org or by using the BeanStack app on your phone.

Complete STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) related tasks to stretch your knowledge and maybe win a prize! The more tasks you complete, the more tickets you earn for our raffle baskets. You could win a work-from-home computer set, a robotics set or a Raspberry Pi kit. Get started at RacineLibrary.BeanStack.org. Work-from-Home Starter Set: […]

Is the annual National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) not enough for all the creative ideas you have brimming? Welcome to Camp NaNo, an annual writing event that takes place every July. Patrons of all ages are invited to “set up camp” and work on any type of creative project, not just a novel. First drafts […]

Once a month, we’ll give you a spice packet with recipe ideas, fun facts and — of course — the spice itself. Just stop by the second-floor staff desk to pick up your sample. July's spice is basil. Available first-come, first-served until supplies run out.

Listen to horror podcasts and vote for your favorites! Each week, the winning podcasts will move on to the next round as we try to determine Racine’s favorite horror podcast. There are four categories: nonfiction horror, long fiction, anthology and "horror lite." Each week, the brackets will get smaller until we discover the ultimate horror […]

Come join us on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 10:00 am for a free viewing of a '60s/'70s classic film. July 21st we'll be showing the 1963 movie: The Great Escape. We'll supply the popcorn and water!

Come listen to music and dance! This party is like a storytime, just without the stories. No registration required — just drop in.

Come hang out while we show you how to create the craft of the month. Contact Carrie.Richmond@RacineLibrary.info for more information. Registration is required.

The Racine Public Library’s board of trustees meets once a month. At their meetings, they discuss how the library has been doing and vote on any important courses of action. To see agendas and other details of the board meetings, visit the board meetings webpage. Meetings are open to the public. Room: Hybrid — Zoom […]

Minecrafters, we want to see what you've got! Come hang out with us on the library's Minecraft server. Depending on your playstyle, this server can focus on minigames, competitions, building a massive city, and more. We can't wait to host you! Want to explore more gaming at the library? Room: The Martin Room - Youth […]

Each month, we're getting together to try a new cheese and to talk about the book we just read, this podcast you have to hear, or that binge-worthy Netflix show. It's anything, everything and cheese! Age range: Adult No registration — just drop in.

The 2022 Summer Reading program starts on June 1! This year's theme is Oceans of Possibilities. Log your reading throughout the summer to earn badges and prizes. Get started at RacineLibrary.BeanStack.org or by using the BeanStack app on your phone.

Listen to horror podcasts and vote for your favorites! Each week, the winning podcasts will move on to the next round as we try to determine Racine’s favorite horror podcast. There are four categories: nonfiction horror, long fiction, anthology and "horror lite." Each week, the brackets will get smaller until we discover the ultimate horror […]

Complete STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) related tasks to stretch your knowledge and maybe win a prize! The more tasks you complete, the more tickets you earn for our raffle baskets. You could win a work-from-home computer set, a robotics set or a Raspberry Pi kit. Get started at RacineLibrary.BeanStack.org. Work-from-Home Starter Set: […]

Is the annual National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) not enough for all the creative ideas you have brimming? Welcome to Camp NaNo, an annual writing event that takes place every July. Patrons of all ages are invited to “set up camp” and work on any type of creative project, not just a novel. First drafts […]

The 2022 Summer Reading program starts on June 1! This year's theme is Oceans of Possibilities. Log your reading throughout the summer to earn badges and prizes. Get started at RacineLibrary.BeanStack.org or by using the BeanStack app on your phone.

Is the annual National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) not enough for all the creative ideas you have brimming? Welcome to Camp NaNo, an annual writing event that takes place every July. Patrons of all ages are invited to “set up camp” and work on any type of creative project, not just a novel. First drafts […]

Complete STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) related tasks to stretch your knowledge and maybe win a prize! The more tasks you complete, the more tickets you earn for our raffle baskets. You could win a work-from-home computer set, a robotics set or a Raspberry Pi kit. Get started at RacineLibrary.BeanStack.org. Work-from-Home Starter Set: […]

Listen to horror podcasts and vote for your favorites! Each week, the winning podcasts will move on to the next round as we try to determine Racine’s favorite horror podcast. There are four categories: nonfiction horror, long fiction, anthology and "horror lite." Each week, the brackets will get smaller until we discover the ultimate horror […]

Join us for a video game tournament! There will be two brackets: Seven to 12-year-olds will race to the finish line in Mario Kart, and 13- to 18-year-olds will battle to the top in Super Smash Bros. Grand prizes will go to the winners, as well as several gifts and trinkets to our best competitors. […]

The 2022 Summer Reading program starts on June 1! This year's theme is Oceans of Possibilities. Log your reading throughout the summer to earn badges and prizes. Get started at RacineLibrary.BeanStack.org or by using the BeanStack app on your phone.

Is the annual National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) not enough for all the creative ideas you have brimming? Welcome to Camp NaNo, an annual writing event that takes place every July. Patrons of all ages are invited to “set up camp” and work on any type of creative project, not just a novel. First drafts […]

Complete STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) related tasks to stretch your knowledge and maybe win a prize! The more tasks you complete, the more tickets you earn for our raffle baskets. You could win a work-from-home computer set, a robotics set or a Raspberry Pi kit. Get started at RacineLibrary.BeanStack.org. Work-from-Home Starter Set: […]

Listen to horror podcasts and vote for your favorites! Each week, the winning podcasts will move on to the next round as we try to determine Racine’s favorite horror podcast. There are four categories: nonfiction horror, long fiction, anthology and "horror lite." Each week, the brackets will get smaller until we discover the ultimate horror […]