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 […]

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: Kids No registration — just drop in.

The Racine Public Library Board of Trustees’ finance and personnel committee meets as needed. At their meetings, they discuss personnel matters — including changes in job descriptions and pay — as well as any budgetary matters. To see agendas and other details of these meetings, visit the board meetings webpage. Meetings are open to the […]

Snuggle and pet a therapy dog while practicing your reading skills at the ear of our gentle, non-judgmental canine friends. Room: The Martin Room - Youth Services, 1st Floor Age range: Grades K-5 Registration is required. Call (262) 636-9217 to book. Bookings are 15 minutes for a single child and must be reserved a week […]

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.

The Job Center of Wisconsin is hosting pop-up services in the Racine Public Library! 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 virtual workshops for those who aren’t able to stop […]

Preschool-aged children are in for a great storytime! Listen to stories, sing songs, and join in some easy activities. Room: Youth Services - 1st Floor Age range: Preschool 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. Room: The Martin Room - Youth Services, 1st Floor Age range: Grades K-5 Registration is required. Call (262) 636-9217 to book. Bookings are 15 minutes for a single child and must be reserved a week […]

What's the best way to use a search engine like Google to find your way around the internet? We'll show you how to phrase your search for the best results and what search engines can do for you. Room: Innovation Lab - 2nd Floor, by public computers Age range: Adults Registration is required.

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.

Unleash your artistic spirit! Miss Keiko will be here with supplies for an easy craft and her eye for aesthetics to help you explore your creative side. 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. Room: The Martin Room - Youth Services, 1st Floor Age range: Grades K-5 Registration is required. Call (262) 636-9217 to book. Bookings are 15 minutes for a single child and must be reserved a week […]

Join us for a facilitated chess club! Jeffrey Garcia, a member of the U.S. Chess Federation, will teach you how to play or help you find an opponent. No experience is necessary, and all ages are welcome. Room: Youth Services - 1st Floor Age range: All Ages No registration — just drop in.

Hone your typing skills or get started on your typing journey. We'll have you typing like a pro in no time. Room: Innovation Lab - 2nd Floor, by public computers Age range: Grades 4-8 Registration is required. Click here to register.

Come play a few sessions of Chicken Foot Dominoes and Scrabble with us! We provide the space and the games, and you bring yourself (and a few friends or neighbors, if you'd like). Room: Community Room - Adult Services, 2nd Floor (by the elevator) Age range: Adults 55+ 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.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) is a national program staffed by local volunteers to provide free preparation and electronic filing of tax returns. To learn more about how VITA can help and what documents to bring, visit UnitedWayRacine.org/VITA. Room: Community Room - Adult Services, 2nd Floor (by the elevator) Age range: Adults Registration is required. […]

Snuggle and pet a therapy dog while practicing your reading skills at the ear of our gentle, non-judgmental canine friends. Room: The Martin Room - Youth Services, 1st Floor Age range: Grades K-5 Registration is required. Call (262) 636-9217 to book. Bookings are 15 minutes for a single child and must be reserved a week […]

The Racine Public Library Board of Trustees’ finance and personnel committee meets as needed. At their meetings, they discuss personnel matters — including changes in job descriptions and pay — as well as any budgetary matters. To see agendas and other details of these meetings, visit the board meetings webpage. Meetings are open to the […]

Join us for a movie! On Feb. 11 we'll be showing Black Adam (2022), a DC film starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. Room: Community Room - Adult Services, 2nd Floor (by the elevator) Age range: Teens, Adults No registration — just drop in.

Let's get cozy with cartoons, sugary breakfast cereal, and stress-free couch potato time. Room: TeenScene - By Lake Avenue Entrance Age range: Teens No registration — just drop in.

Get started on your coding journey. We'll walk you through the basics of coding using Scratch, an easy block coding program for young ages. Room: Innovation Lab - 2nd Floor, by public computers Age range: Kids, Tweens Registration is required.  Click here to register.