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 […]

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 […]

4What do you need to know to stay safe on the internet in today's day and age? From avoiding pop-ups to recognizing credible information, we'll help you avoid the risks of using the internet. Room: The Lee Room - Atrium, 1st Floor Age range: Adults Registration is required. Interested in more tech help?

On the second Tuesday of every month, the Friends of the Racine Public Library's board plans fundraisers, brainstorms promotions for the Friends and the Racine Public Library and sets strategy around advocacy and volunteering. Interested in joining? Email Friends@RPLFriends.org.

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, […]

Learn some of the standard methods and styles of creating a podcast with Anthony from Community Powered. Community Powered, a part of Wisconsin Humanities, is working with the Racine Public Library to empower our community. Room: The Atrium - 1st Floor Age range: Teens, Adults Registration is required.

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. Available first-come, first-served while supplies last. November's spice is rosemary. December's spice is nutmeg. Location: Adult Services - 2nd Floor Age […]

Coding isn't just about a pageful of text and symbols. You can code using apps and even physical blocks. We'll walk you through these fun and easy coding methods to get you started on a skill that just might last a lifetime. Room: The Martin Room - Youth Services, 1st Floor Age range: Grades K-3 […]

All those 55 and up, join us for a movie! We’re setting up our full-size screen, projector — plus free popcorn and water — for your enjoyment. Today's film takes place on April 6, 1917, when two soldiers deep in enemy territory race against time to save hundreds of men from walking into a deadly […]

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 […]

Let's make things sparkly! We'll diamond paint items that would make great holiday gifts — or decorations for yourself, we don't judge. Room: The Lee Room - Atrium, 1st Floor Age range: Teens (13-18) Registration is required.

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! Room: The Lee Room - Atrium, 1st Floor Age range: Teens, Adults No registration — just drop in.

On Saturday, Dec. 17 the Bookmobile will be out of service. To see the Bookmobile's full schedule, visit RacineLibrary.info/library-go.

Calling all poetry and paint lovers! Try your hand — and your voice — at presenting a matching poem and painting to your fellow artists. Prizes will go to the top three performers. Refreshments will be served. Room: The Martin Room - Youth Services, 1st Floor Age range: 16+ Registration is required.

3D printers can make figurines, tools, fidgets, 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 Lee Room - Atrium, 1st Floor Age range: Kids Grades 3+ Registration is required.