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 […]

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 […]

The Job Center's pop-ups have been postponed. Have you explored the library's other career development resources?

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 […]

Let's check out some of TikTok's trending reads (or ones from the social media platform of your choosing). Whether they're hits or misses, you'll be in good company to enjoy — or criticize — books together. For this meeting, come prepared to help pick our first official title. (Yes, there will be snacks.) Room: TeenScene […]

We'll tell you everything you need to know about disconnecting from traditional cable and getting started with streaming services. 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.

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 […]

Ayesha Montgomery's poetry workshop will uplift and energize you through the power of spoken word. Workshops include poetry readings, writing sessions and chances for you to share your work. Materials and refreshments will be provided. Room: Community Room - Adult Services, 2nd Floor (by the elevator) Age range: Teens & Adults, 16+ Registration is recommended.

It’s Bingo time! Join us the first Thursday of every month for five free rounds of Bingo, and maybe even win a prize if you’re one of our best players. We've got new prizes for the new year — our best players will win scratch-offs from the Wisconsin State Lottery. Room: Community Room - Adult […]

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 […]

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.

Learn how to use a tablet to navigate webpages, check your emails, and more! You don't need any experience or a tablet of your own; we'll supply the devices for today's session. To register, call Taylor at (262) 833-8777. Interested in more tech help at the Racine Public Library? Room: The Atrium - 1st Floor […]

Celebrate the young writers behind the book and journal "Stronger." The nine-to-12-year-olds who contributed are all first-time authors who have completed the Your Story. Your Voice. creative writing program. After a 30-minute welcome and presentation, there will be an opportunity to purchase the book and have it signed by the authors. Room: Youth Services - […]

We're bringing out our LEGO collection! Build and play whatever you imagine. No need to bring your own — the library will provide all the bricks you need. Room: The Martin Room - Youth Services, 1st Floor Age range: Kids, Tweens 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.