All Together Now: “Community Rocks” Scavenger Hunt
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, RacineAll Together Now: Summer Reading at the Racine Public Library
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, RacineAll Together Now: “Community Rocks” Scavenger Hunt
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, RacineAll Together Now: Summer Reading at the Racine Public Library
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, RacineAll Together Now: “Community Rocks” Scavenger Hunt
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, RacineAll Together Now: Summer Reading at the Racine Public Library
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, RacineCoding Classes: Learn to Code with Dash the Robot
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, RacineFriends of the Racine Public Library Board Meeting
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, RacineAll Together Now: “Community Rocks” Scavenger Hunt
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, RacineAll Together Now: Summer Reading at the Racine Public Library
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, RacineClases de Ciudadanía Con Voces de la Frontera
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, RacineCitizenship Exam Classes with Voces de la Frontera
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, RacineAll Together Now: “Community Rocks” Scavenger Hunt
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, RacineAll Together Now: Summer Reading at the Racine Public Library
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, RacineAll Together Now: “Community Rocks” Scavenger Hunt
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, RacineAll Together Now: Summer Reading at the Racine Public Library
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, RacineSummer Scares: Ghost Hunt in the Library with Southeast Wisconsin Paranormal Investigation Team
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, RacineAll Together Now: “Community Rocks” Scavenger Hunt
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, RacineAll Together Now: Summer Reading at the Racine Public Library
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, RacineWeek of Events
Summer Scares
Summer Scares
Don't miss out on a spine-chilling summer! First, read three titles curated by Booklist and the Horror Writers Association — you can pick from our selections for adults, young adults or middle grades. Then, dive deep with us into what makes horror so fascinating by joining book discussions, craft sessions and other activities. To find […]
All Together Now: Summer Reading at the Racine Public Library
All Together Now: Summer Reading at the Racine Public Library
Join us at the library as we host a series of summer programs for everyone in your family. This year, the summer reading theme is “All Together Now,” which focuses on kindness, unity and friendship. Summer Reading Program is an annual initiative hosted by the Racine Public Library — and libraries around the world — […]
All Together Now: Racine Monopoly
All Together Now: Racine Monopoly
This year, the summer reading theme is "All Together Now." We're kicking off the activity with a round of Racine Monopoly, where you can visit locations around Racine to try activities and be entered to win prizes like a one-year family pass to the Racine Art Museum, gift cards to local businesses, plants and more. […]
Summer of Play: STEM Challenge
Summer of Play: STEM Challenge
Play with different STEM activities this summer to earn badges and enter to win prizes. Activities include attending a Maker Monday session, checking out titles from Libby and hoopla, trying LinkedIn Learning or one of our technology classes, and more. You can use the tickets you earn from completing activities to enter drawings to win […]
All Together Now: “Community Rocks” Scavenger Hunt
All Together Now: “Community Rocks” Scavenger Hunt
Update: scavenger hunt lists will be available to pick up on Monday, July 3. This year, the summer reading theme is "All Together Now." From July 1-15, scour Racine to find Community Rocks painted by our visitors. To get started, stop in to the library for your scavenger hunt list. When you find a rock, […]
Camp NaNoWriMo
Camp NaNoWriMo
Welcome to Camp NaNoWriMo, a month-long writing journey where you can develop old drafts or start a new story, fanfiction, poetry, or anything that inspires you. Sign up on our giant poster in the youth services department to declare your goals and sign up for more details. Room: Wherever you are Age range: All Ages […]
Maker Monday
Maker Monday
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 […]
Lapsit Storytime
Lapsit Storytime
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.
Health Pop-Up with Aurora Healthcare
Health Pop-Up with Aurora Healthcare
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 […]
Virtual Anti-Racism Book Group
Virtual Anti-Racism Book Group
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.
Ruff Readers
Ruff Readers
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 - […]
Tuesday Tales
Tuesday Tales
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.
Switch Bowling League for Adults
Switch Bowling League for Adults
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.
Tech Tuesday
Tech Tuesday
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.
Coding Classes: Learn to Code with Dash the Robot
Coding Classes: Learn to Code with Dash the Robot
Learn the basics of block coding with the guidance of Dash the Robot and our class instructor. Room: The Innovation Lab - By 2nd-Floor Entrance Age range: Grades 4-8 Registration is required.
Memory Café • Café de la memoria
Memory Café • Café de la memoria
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 […]
Ruff Readers
Ruff Readers
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 - […]
3D Printing for Adults
3D Printing for Adults
Learn how to create and print 3D models using state-of-the-art equipment. From customizing jewelry and phone cases to creating replacement parts or useful tools, attendees will explore the endless possibilities of this technology through hands-on experience. Room: The Innovation Lab - By 2nd-Floor Entrance Age range: Adults Registration is required.
Summer Scares: Fear Factor Night
Summer Scares: Fear Factor Night
Confront your fears and get ready for a thrilling experience at TeenScene! Explore your biggest fears (within reason), and brace yourself to be mildly terrified and grossed out. 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. Room: […]
Friends of the Racine Public Library Board Meeting
Friends of the Racine Public Library Board Meeting
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.
Family Storytime with Miss Gail
Family Storytime with Miss Gail
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.
Art with Bri: Slime Time
Art with Bri: Slime Time
Join Bri's fun and crazy art class to put the A in STEAM! Today, learn how to make your own colorful and gooey slime using just a few ingredients that you may already have at home. Se habla Español. Room: The Innovation Lab - By 2nd-Floor Entrance Age range: All Ages Registration is required.
*Cancelled* Lunch Break at the Library
*Cancelled* Lunch Break at the Library
*Lunch break at the library will be cancelled for Wednesday, July 12. Lunch Break will return on Wednesday, July 19. Follow the link to see upcoming vendors. 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 […]
Clases de Ciudadanía Con Voces de la Frontera
Clases de Ciudadanía Con Voces de la Frontera
Voces de la Frontera provee clases que ayudan a preparar clientes para tomar su examen de ciudadanía. Puede asistir a cuantas sesiones le necesite para obtener resultados. Todos los estudiantes deben tener al menos 5 años de residencia o 3 años como residente permanente casado con un ciudadano estadounidense. Room: The Business Center - Adult […]
Ruff Readers
Ruff Readers
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 - […]
Citizenship Exam Classes with Voces de la Frontera
Citizenship Exam Classes with Voces de la Frontera
Voces de la Frontera's classes will help you get ready to take your citizenship exam. If you're taking the Spanish exam, your class will be from 2-4 p.m. If you're taking the English exam, your class will be from 4:30-6:30 p.m. You can come to as many or as few of the sessions as are […]
Minecraft Club for Grades 4-7
Minecraft Club for Grades 4-7
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 […]
Chess Club
Chess Club
Welcome to open play chess club. 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 free to bring your own. Room: Community Room - Adult Services, […]
Senior Dominoes
Senior Dominoes
Come play a few sessions of dominoes with us! Beginners are welcome. We'll set up everything you need to play, so all you need to bring is yourself. Room: Community Room - Adult Services, 2nd Floor (by the elevator) Age range: Adults 55+ No registration — just drop in.
Coding Classes: Coding Games in Scratch
Coding Classes: Coding Games in Scratch
Learn the basics of coding and take the first step towards creating your very own games using Scratch. Room: The Innovation Lab - By 2nd-Floor Entrance Age range: Grades 4-8 Registration is required.
Ruff Readers
Ruff Readers
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 - […]
Minecraft Club for Grades 8-12
Minecraft Club for Grades 8-12
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 […]
Calligraphy with Miss Keiko
Calligraphy with Miss Keiko
Learn to write calligraphy in three types of Japanese scripts. Using a calligraphy brush and ink, Miss Keiko will teach you to write encouraging words in kanji, a type of Japanese character. This program is open to kids and tweens who will be in at least the second grade this fall. Registration opens June 30 […]
All Together Now: “Inside Out” Movie Day
All Together Now: “Inside Out” Movie Day
This year, the summer reading theme is "All Together Now." This afternoon, explore the theme by watching the 2015 Pixar film "Inside Out." A limited amount of snacks will be provided — first come, first served. To find more All Together Now activities, just search up "All Together Now" in our calendar. To set summer […]
Summer Scares: Ghost Hunt in the Library with Southeast Wisconsin Paranormal Investigation Team
Summer Scares: Ghost Hunt in the Library with Southeast Wisconsin Paranormal Investigation Team
Experience the thrill of after-hours ghost hunting at the library. Limited spaces are available, so register early for the best chance to explore the paranormal. If slots fill up, preference will be given to those who've joined in on other Summer Scares events. To find more Summer Scares programming, just search up "Summer Scares" on […]
Coding Classes: Coding Blocks
Coding Classes: Coding Blocks
Coding isn't just about a pageful of text and symbols. You can code even using hands-on tools like physical blocks and games. These methods are fun, easy ways to start learning coding. Room: The Innovation Lab - 2nd Floor, by public computers Age range: Grades K-3 Registration is required.
Coding Classes: Scratch 101
Coding Classes: Scratch 101
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: The Innovation Lab - By 2nd-Floor Entrance Age range: Tweens Grades 4-8 Registration is required.