The Racine Public Library building will open at 8 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 20. Social services, phone calls and our chat service will be available once the building opens. The social work team will be available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to assist with joining the waitlist for Racine County's Section 8 Housing Choice […]

The Racine Public Library building will open at 8 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 20. Social services, phone calls and our chat service will be available once the building opens. The social work team will be available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to assist with joining the waitlist for Racine County's Section 8 Housing Choice […]

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 […]

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, […]

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.

Sip coffee while painting an artwork with the guidance of our in-house artist, Ken. February's painting features a cardinal perching amongst a forest of trees. Room: Community Room - Adult Services, 2nd Floor (by the elevator) Age range: Seniors Ages 55+ Registration is now full. Please see our full calendar for upcoming Paint 'N' Sip […]

Work with an attorney from LIFT WI to reinstate your driver's license. To learn more, call (608) 305-4829 or email Info@LIFTWisconsin.org. Room: Study Rooms 4 and 5 - Adult Services, 2nd Floor Age range: Adults Registration is required. Visit TinyURL.com/LIFTWIRacineClinic to book your 30-minute slot.

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 […]

Let's get familiar with Google Workspace. We'll walk you through how to use Gmail, Google Docs, Google Slides and Google Calendar. Room: Innovation Lab - 2nd Floor, by public computers Age range: Adults Registration 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.

The Feb. 22 session of Ruff Readers is canceled due to the weather. The next session is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 23.

The Feb. 22 session of chess club is canceled due to the weather. The next session is scheduled for Wednesday, March 8.

Do you like horror? Are you ready to discuss books both ghastly and frightening? Join our book discussion as we explore the horror genre. Participants will vote to select the books we discuss. Location: Virtual Age range: Adults Registration is required. Please email Rebecca.Leannah@RacineLibrary.info for the link to join.

The Feb. 22 session of teen game night is canceled due to the weather. The next session is scheduled for Wednesday, March 22.

We'll show you how to design a necklace to share with a friend. This design will then be cut out by our laser engraver for you to pick up on a later day. Room: Innovation Lab - 2nd Floor, by public computers Age range: All Ages Registration is required. You can sign up beginning Jan. […]

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. […]

TeenScene will be closed on Thursday, Feb. 23. It will reopen for its normal hours (3-7 p.m.) on Tuesday, Feb. 28.

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'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: Grades 4-8 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! Tonight's cheese is cocoa cardona, a goat's milk cheese with a cocoa powder rind. Room: The Lee Room - Atrium, […]

BONK! Arts and Culture Series will be hosting the 8th Annual “Mary Finley and Marcie Eanes Memorial Black History Month Read-In" in collaboration with Find the Light and the Racine Public Library. Come share in the celebration as Racine community members read short works from 15 Black contemporary and historical authors. For more information, visit […]

Revisit classic anime from the 80s, 90s and beyond. Come watch (and discuss) your favorites, or even discover something new. Popcorn and water will be provided, but feel free to bring your own non-alcoholic refreshments. Room: The Business Center - 2nd floor, adult services (by the study rooms) Age range: Adults 18+ No registration — […]

Appointments with the social worker will not be available on Friday, Feb. 24. Her normal schedule will resume on Monday, Feb. 27.

Our computers and consoles are all set up with games like Fortnite and Minecraft for you to play. Spend some time on your favorites, or try something new from our collection. Room: The Lee Room - Atrium, 1st Floor Age range: Kids, Tweens Registration is required.