On Monday, Feb. 13, the library's new entrance along Lake Avenue will open for the first time. Our new doorway leads immediately to the renovated second floor, which includes TeenScene, the Innovation Lab and public computers, and our adult collections.

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 […]

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.

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 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.

Drop in for health screenings and to learn something new about how to care for yourself. For this pop-up, we're offering blood pressure screenings, advice on your oral health and — for Women's Health Month — recommendations for health issues that affect women. Room: The Atrium - 1st Floor Age range: All Ages No registration […]

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 do you need to know to stay safe on the internet? We'll give you our advice for how to protect your information when you're online. Room: Innovation Lab - 2nd Floor, by public computers Age range: Adults Registration is required. Click here to register.

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.

No love songs or award-winning singers required. Sing whatever you enjoy — it's a judgment-free zone. If you have any special song requests, send them to Carrie at the library. Room: TeenScene - By Lake Avenue Entrance Age range: Teens No registration — just drop in.

February's spice packets have all been claimed. Stop back in on March 15 to grab our next bundle. 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 […]

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. 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 […]

Get started on your coding journey. We walk you through the basics of coding using Scratch Jr., an easy block coding program for young ages. Room: Innovation Lab - 2nd Floor, by public computers Age range: Grades K-3 Registration is required.

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.

The Feb. 16 VITA session has been canceled for the weather. VITA is contacting anyone with appointments today to reschedule. Their next session at the library will be on Thursday, Feb. 23.

The Racine Public Library building will close at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 16 due to the weather. Phone calls, website chats and social services will be unavailable once the building closes. The Bookmobile is not running today. Tonight's board meeting will still take place in the building and on Zoom. To get more information […]

Snuggle and pet a therapy dog while practicing your reading skills at the ear of our gentle, non-judgmental canine friends. The Feb. 16 session of Ruff Readers has been canceled due to the weather. The next session will be Monday, Feb. 20. Room: The Martin Room - Youth Services, 1st Floor Age range: Grades K-5 […]

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. This board meeting will […]

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 […]

Assemble a unique craft to take home with you. Supplies may be limited, so arrive early for the best results. February's craft, fluid art, is a twist on acrylic pouring. We'll paint using chains and strings to create stunning abstract art. Room: TeenScene - By Lake Avenue Entrance Age range: Teens No registration — just […]

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 Registration is required. 

Unleash your artistic spirit! Miss Keiko will be here with supplies for a craft and her eye for aesthetics to help you explore your creative side. For February, join in to learn about Japanese calligraphy. Room: Youth Services - 1st Floor Age range: Kids, Tweens No registration — just drop in

All those 55 and up, join us for a movie! We’re setting up our full-size screen and projector — plus free popcorn and water — for your enjoyment. "Belfast," today's semi-autobiographical film, chronicles the life of a working-class family and their young son's childhood during the tumult of the late 1960s' capital of northern Ireland. […]

Judges Everett Mitchell and Janet Protasiewicz will answer questions at this forum. This event is the first Wisconsin Supreme Court Candidate forum on Building Unity's Wisconsin Tour for Justice and Democracy. To learn more about the tour or see upcoming stops, visit TinyURL.com/WIJusticeAndDemocracyTour. Room: Community Room - Adult Services, 2nd Floor (by the elevator), Zoom, […]