Seasonal Screams Book Discussion
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, Racine, WIDo you like horror? Are you ready to discuss books both ghastly and frightening? Join our book discussion as we explore the horror genre. You can find the reading list at RacineLibrary.info/suggestions, and participants will suggest new books as we go. If you need a copy of any of the titles, please email Rebecca.Leannah@RacineLibrary.info. Room: […]
Summer Scares
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, Racine, WIDon'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 […]
Author Visits: Matthew Prigge Presents “Opening Day in Milwaukee”
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, Racine, WIMatthew 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.
Author Visits: A Talk with Daisy Alpert Florin
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, Racine, WIDaisy 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 […]
Movies in the Afternoon: National Softball Day
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, Racine, WICelebrate 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.
A-Brie to Disa-Brie
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, Racine, WIEach 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.
All Together Now: “Community Rocks” Craft
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, Racine, WIThis 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 […]
Author Visits: Chad Lewis Presents “Bizarre History of Wisconsin — Strange Stories from Our Past”
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, Racine, WIAuthor and researcher Chad Lewis guides you through an evening of bizarre and unusual stories from Wisconsin's past. Explore over 100 strange and unbelievable newspaper stories from our state's early days, featuring ghosts, sea serpents, medical anomalies and even UFOs. Room: Community Room - Adult Services, 2nd Floor (by the elevator) Age range: Teens & […]
Summer Scares: Craft Night
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, Racine, WICreate a spooky, scary craft with us! 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: Community Room - Adult Services, 2nd Floor (by the elevator) Age range: Tweens, Teens & Adults Registration is required.
LEGO Club
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, Racine, WIWe'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. Younger kids are asked to have a caretaker present during the program. Cleanup begins at 2:45 p.m. Room: The Martin Room - Youth Services, 1st Floor Age […]
Summer Scares: Adult Book Discussion – “Ring Shout”
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, Racine, WIJoin our discussion of ""Ring Shout"" by P. Djeli Clark, a gripping novel that portrays the fight of resistance fighters against the Klan in 1915. Email Rebecca.Leannah@RacineLibrary.info with any questions. 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 […]
All Together Now: “Community Rocks” Scavenger Hunt
Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, Racine, WIThis 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, write down the location, or take a picture to share to our Facebook page. […]