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 Innovation Lab - By 2nd-Floor Entrance Age range: All Ages No registration […]

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: Birth to 24 Months No registration — just drop in.

Our monthly health pop-ups with Aurora Health Care provide free blood pressure screenings, health-themed swag, and all kinds of health information and resources. Each month, stop back in to learn something new about the health theme of the month and meet with organizations providing healthcare throughout the comumnity. Room: Adult Services Lake-Facing Windows - 2nd […]

This book club meets every Monday to cover books and conversations on the topic of racism. Location: Zoom Age range: Adults Registration is required — email Melissa.Donaldson@RacineLibrary.info for the Zoom link.

Snuggle and pet a therapy dog while practicing your reading skills at the ear of our gentle, non-judgmental canine friends. Bookings are 15 minutes for a single child and must be reserved a week in advance, one week at a time. Call the library at (262) 636-9217 to get started. Room: The Martin Room - […]

Matthew Prigge, Milwaukee historian and author, guides listeners through 50+ years of Milwaukee Brewers history from his new book, "Opening Day in Milwaukee." Room: Community Room - Adult Services, 2nd Floor (by the elevator) Age range: Teens & Adults No registration — just drop in.

Kids are in for a great storytime! Listen to stories, sing songs, and join in some easy activities. Room: Youth Services - 1st Floor Age range: Kids No registration — just drop in.

Strike up some fun with Nintendo Switch bowling! Join a team of four, and compete against other teams every Tuesday. After you register, stay tuned for us to post the team schedules. Room: The Innovation Lab - By 2nd-Floor Entrance Age range: Adults Registration is required.

Drop in for personalized tech help and education. Get help with computers, phones, tablets, smart watches and more, or learn more about the tech the Innovation Lab has to offer. Room: The Innovation Lab - By 2nd-Floor Entrance Age range: Adults No registration — just drop in.

A Memory Café is a comfortable social gathering that allows people experiencing memory loss, along with their loved ones, to socialize, enjoy activities and make connections with others. • Café de la Memoria es una reunión cómoda, donde personas impactadas con pérdida de memoria junto a sus familiares o seres queridos, pueden establecer conexiones, disfrutar […]

Daisy Alpert Florin discusses her memoir, "My Last Innocent Year," sharing insights about her writing process and inspiration. Her talk takes place during the library's Afternoon Book Club, which is opening to the public today for anyone to stop in or sign on and hear from Florin. Room: The Martin Room - Youth Services, 1st […]

Celebrate National Softball Day by watching ""Field of Dreams,"" a classic movie that celebrates a man's dreams to bring people together. 1989 •  PG • 1h 47m Room: Community Room - Adult Services, 2nd Floor (by the elevator) Age range: All Ages 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. Bookings are 15 minutes for a single child and must be reserved a week in advance, one week at a time. Call the library at (262) 636-9217 to get started. Room: The Martin Room - […]

We'll tell you everything you need to know about disconnecting from traditional cable and getting started with streaming services. Room: The Innovation Lab - By 2nd-Floor Entrance Age range: Adults Registration is required. 

Some dastardly devil has done away with the dills! Catch the cornichon criminal using your finest food forensics. (Editor's note: We are truly penitent for all the pickle puns.) To find more Summer Scares programming, just search up ""Summer Scares"" on our calendar. Summer Scares is sponsored by the Friends of the Racine Public Library. […]

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.

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.

Young library visitors can express their creativity and learn new skills in this craft session with Miss Keiko. If you like stories as well, stop in a little early to listen in for our Family Storytime! Room: Youth Services - 1st Floor Age range: Kids & Tweens No registration — just drop in.

Grab lunch while you stop in to pick up holds or browse the shelves! Each week, we're hosting a rotation of food trucks offering a variety of cuisines for you to try. Here's what's next for our food truck lineup. Check back in the coming weeks or subscribe to our newsletter to find out who […]

Join Bri's fun and crazy art class to put the A in STEAM! Today, learn how to make adorable shrinky dink keychains to attach to your backpack or give as gifts. Se habla Español. Room: The Innovation Lab - By 2nd-Floor Entrance Age range: All Ages Registration is required.

For Pride Month, we're going to celebrate by taking a few hours to dive into a pile of recently released LGBTQIA+ books, graphic novels, manga - There's something for everyone! Room: TeenScene - By 2nd-Floor Entrance Age range: Teens 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. Bookings are 15 minutes for a single child and must be reserved a week in advance, one week at a time. Call the library at (262) 636-9217 to get started. Room: The Martin Room - […]

Young Minecraft enthusiasts, join us every Wednesday to play cooperatively on a shared server. We're open to all playstyles, including building, survival and PVP. Sign up quickly — only 12 slots are available. Your registration signs you up for the whole summer. Room: The Innovation Lab - By 2nd-Floor Entrance Age range: Teens Entering Grades […]

This open play chess club is facilitated by Jeff Garcia, a member of the U.S. Chess Federation. When you arrive, all you have to do is settle in for a match with any of the available players. Players of all levels are welcome. The library has a limited number of chess sets, so please feel […]

Let's talk about things that matter over a cup of coffee or tea! Enjoy coffee and conversation with people of all backgrounds who can listen, laugh, learn and exchange ideas. This is an open space to meet people with diverse views and a shared passion for engaging with others. Each month will offer different topics, […]

Snuggle and pet a therapy dog while practicing your reading skills at the ear of our gentle, non-judgmental canine friends. Bookings are 15 minutes for a single child and must be reserved a week in advance, one week at a time. Call the library at (262) 636-9217 to get started. Room: The Martin Room - […]

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 […]

Young Minecraft enthusiasts, join us every Thursday to play cooperatively on a shared server. We're open to all playstyles, including building, survival and PVP. Sign up quickly — only 12 slots are available. Your registration signs you up for the whole summer. Room: The Innovation Lab - By 2nd-Floor Entrance Age range: Teens Entering Grades […]

Each month, we're getting together to try a new cheese and to talk about books, movies, TV shows and more. Room: The Lee Room - Atrium, 1st Floor Age range: Teens & Adults No registration — just drop in.

This year, the summer reading theme is ""All Together Now."" Today, we're celebrating the theme with Community Rocks! Paint rocks with positive messages and fun, colorful designs. When you're done, you can take your rock home or enter it as a participant in our upcoming scavenger hunt. To find more All Together Now activities, just […]

Watch a movie on our full-size screen and projector while enjoying free popcorn and water. [insert movie description here. "Hidden Figures" takes place when the United States raced against Russia to bring people to outer space. In this film, NASA finds untapped talent in a group of African-American women mathematicians who serve as the brains and […]

This event will be rescheduled—keep an eye out for the next chance to meet the pups.

Hone your typing skills or get started on your typing journey. We'll have you typing like a pro in no time. Room: The Innovation Lab - By 2nd-Floor Entrance Age range: Tweens & Teens Registration is required.

Explore how different robots work by trying them out yourself. Room: The Lee Room - Atrium, 1st Floor Age range: Kids & Tweens Grades 3+ Registration is required.

This event has been postponed. To find more All Together Now activities, just search up "All Together Now" at RacineLibrary.info/calendar. For Pride programs specifically, look for "All Together Now: LGBTQ+ Pride." Or to set summer reading goals, track your progress and enter to win prizes, sign up at RacineLibrary.BeanStack.org. Happy Pride month!