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 […]

Follow the clues in pursuit of treasure! We've hidden treats all around the youth services section of the library, and it's up to you to find what we've "buried" among the shelves. Room: Youth Services - 1st Floor Age range: Kids No registration — just drop in.

Snuggle and pet a therapy dog while practicing your reading skills at the ear of our gentle, non-judgmental canine friends. Sessions are open to kids grades K through 5 only. Bookings are 15 minutes for a single child and must be reserved a week in advance, one week at a time. Room: The Martin Room […]

Introduce your child to the library through new stories, simple songs, and rhymes with Miss Ali and Miss Carrie! For birth to 24 months to attend with a caregiver. Room: The Martin Room - Youth Services, 1st Floor Age range: Birth to 24 months No registration — just drop in.

Preschool-aged children are in for a great storytime! Listen to stories, sing songs, and join in some simple rhymes and fingerplays. Room: Youth Services - 1st Floor Age range: Kids No registration — just drop in.

Grab a controller and come hang out with some fellow gamers for a low-key, after-school gathering. Room: The Lee Room - Atrium, 1st Floor Age range: Teens No registration — just drop in.

Snuggle and pet a therapy dog while practicing your reading skills at the ear of our gentle, non-judgmental canine friends. Sessions are open to kids grades K through 5 only. Bookings are 15 minutes for a single child and must be reserved a week in advance, one week at a time. Room: The Martin Room […]

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. The September spice of the month is garlic powder. Location: Second-Floor Staff Desk Age range: Adults No registration. Available first-come, first-served […]

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. Room: Youth Services - 1st Floor Age range: Kids No registration — just drop in.

Snuggle and pet a therapy dog while practicing your reading skills at the ear of our gentle, non-judgmental canine friends. Sessions are open to kids grades K through 5 only. Bookings are 15 minutes for a single child and must be reserved a week in advance, one week at a time. Room: The Martin Room […]

Turn a photo of your choice into a puzzle! Bring in a 4x4" photograph, and we'll scan the drawing into our laser engraver for it to cut out a puzzle with your image on it. Room: The Atrium - 1st Floor Age range: All Ages Registration is required. Registration opens Sept. 1 and is limited […]

A cozy evening of song, dance and movement 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.

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.

Wills: Everyone should have one, but they're one of the hardest documents to talk about. That's why Kelly Mould from Johnson Financial Group is here to make will preparation and estate planning relaxed and easy. Learn more about common probate, probate court, guardianship and simple estate planning. Kelly will be available to answer basic questions […]

Snuggle and pet a therapy dog while practicing your reading skills at the ear of our gentle, non-judgmental canine friends. Sessions are open to kids grades K through 5 only. Bookings are 15 minutes for a single child and must be reserved a week in advance, one week at a time. Room: The Martin Room […]

Steve Darnall presents how the ascension of television led many of radio's biggest stars and shows to migrate from their audio-only medium to the new audiovisual genres coming into being. Enjoy an audio-based presentation about radio's evolution as its Golden Age ended and a new age introduced news, talk shows, music and a new generation […]

We've got free food! Come eat pizza, meet other library-goers and hear about other events and activities you might enjoy. Room: The Lee Room - Atrium, 1st Floor Age range: Teens Registration is required.

Carthage College nursing students are providing free health screenings and education at the library. Stop in to test your vision, blood pressure, blood sugar, ankle brachial index, body mass index and more. Room: The Atrium - 1st Floor Age range: All Ages No registration — just drop in. Want to explore other health resources and […]

Malone invites you to discuss his life "from adolescent to adulthood in the notorious projects of Cabrini Green. The trauma & mayhem and surviving through it all." In this panel discussion, Malone looks forward to getting to know the patrons who heard his story, and expressing and incorporating with them back-stories and knowledge from the […]

Malone invites you to discuss his life "from adolescent to adulthood in the notorious projects of Cabrini Green. The trauma & mayhem and surviving through it all." In this panel discussion, Malone looks forward to getting to know the patrons who heard his story, and expressing and incorporating with them back-stories and knowledge from the […]

Join us for a video game tournament! There will be two brackets: Eight to 12-year-olds and 13- to 18-year-olds. Compete to the top of your bracket to win prizes (and bragging rights). Want to learn more about gaming at the Racine Public Library? Room: The Atrium - 1st Floor, The Lee Room - Atrium, 1st […]