Upcoming Programs and Events at the Racine Public Library Feb. 11 – 17

The following is a list of the upcoming programs at the Racine Public Library.
Please note: COVID-19 safety information for RPL is below the programming information.

Library Services & Event Registration

Week of February 11 – 17

Library News

The first-floor bathrooms have reopened.

As items continue to move to different parts of the building throughout construction, please ask a staff member if you have trouble finding anything. Read more about the Racine Public Library renovation at RacineLibrary.info/renovation.

Kids

Scratch 101
Saturday, Feb. 11 | 2-3 p.m. | Innovation Lab – 2nd Floor, by public computers | Kids, Tweens
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.
No registration is required.

Maker Monday
Monday, Feb. 13 | 9 a.m.-7 p.m. | Innovation Lab – 2nd Floor, by public computers
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.
No registration is required.

Lapsit Storytime
Monday, Feb. 13 | 10-10:20 a.m. | Youth Services – 1st Floor
Introduce your child to the library through new stories, simple songs, and rhymes with Miss Ali and Miss Carrie!
No registration is required.

Ruff Readers
Monday, Feb. 13 through Thursday, Feb. 16 | 4-5 p.m. | The Martin Room – Youth Services, 1st Floor | Grades K-5
Snuggle and pet a therapy dog while practicing your reading skills at the ear of our gentle, non-judgmental canine friends. Sessions are open to kids grades K through 5 only. Bookings are 15 minutes for a single child and must be reserved a week in advance, one week at a time. Call the library to get started.
Registration is required.

Tuesday Tales
Tuesday, Feb. 14 | 10-10:30 a.m. | Youth Services – 1st Floor | Preschool
Preschool-aged children are in for a great storytime! Listen to stories, sing songs, and join in some easy activities.
No registration is required.

Family Storytime with Miss Gail
Wednesday, Feb. 15 | 10-10:30 a.m. | Youth Services – 1st Floor
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.
No registration is required.

Scratch Jr. 101
Wednesday, Feb. 15 | 5-6 p.m. | Innovation Lab – 2nd Floor, by public computers | Grades K-3
Get started on your coding journey. We walk you through the basics of coding using Scratch Jr., an easy block coding program for young ages.
Registration is required.

School’s Out! Craft Gathering with Miss Keiko
Friday, Feb. 17 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Youth Services – 1st Floor | Kids, Tweens
Unleash your artistic spirit! Miss Keiko will be here with supplies for a craft and her eye for aesthetics to help you explore your creative side.
No registration is required.

Tweens & Teens

Saturday Movies
Saturday, Feb. 11 | 11 a.m.-1:05 p.m. | Community Room – Adult Services, 2nd Floor (by the elevator) | Teens, Adults
Join us for a movie! On Feb. 11 we’ll be showing Black Adam (2022), a DC film starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
No registration is required.

Saturday Cartoon Time
Saturday, Feb. 11 | 1-2 p.m. | TeenScene – By Lake Avenue Entrance | Teens
Let’s get cozy with cartoons, sugary breakfast cereal, and stress-free couch potato time.
No registration is required.

Scratch 101
Saturday, Feb. 11 | 2-3 p.m. | Innovation Lab – 2nd Floor, by public computers
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.
Registration is required.

Maker Monday
Monday, Feb. 13 | 9 a.m.-7 p.m. | Innovation Lab – 2nd Floor, by public computers
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.
No registration is required.

Teen Karaoke Night
Tuesday, Feb. 14 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | TeenScene – By Lake Avenue Entrance
No love songs or award-winning singers required. Sing whatever you enjoy — it’s a judgment-free zone. If you have any special song requests, send them to Carrie at the library.
No registration is required.

Teen Craft and Chat
Thursday, Feb. 16 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | TeenScene – By Lake Avenue Entrance
Assemble a unique craft to take home with you. Supplies may be limited, so arrive early for the best results. February’s craft, fluid art, is a twist on acrylic pouring. We’ll paint using chains and strings to create stunning abstract art.
No registration is required.

A-Brie to Disa-Brie
Thursday, Feb. 16 | 6-7 p.m. | The Lee Room – Atrium, 1st Floor
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!
Registration is required.

School’s Out! Craft Gathering with Miss Keiko
Friday, Feb. 17 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Youth Services – 1st Floor
Unleash your artistic spirit! Miss Keiko will be here with supplies for a craft and her eye for aesthetics to help you explore your creative side.
No registration is required.

Adults

Saturday Movies
Saturday, Feb. 11 | 11 a.m.-1:05 p.m. | Community Room – Adult Services, 2nd Floor (by the elevator)
Join us for a movie! On Feb. 11 we’ll be showing Black Adam (2022), a DC film starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
No registration is required.

Maker Monday
Monday, Feb. 13 | 9 a.m.-7 p.m. | Innovation Lab – 2nd Floor, by public computers
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.
No registration is required.

Virtual Anti-Racism Book Group
Monday, Feb. 13 | 1-3 p.m. | Zoom
This book club meets every Monday to cover books and conversations on the topic of racism.
Registration is required.

Career Development Services with Job Center of Wisconsin
Tuesday, Feb. 14 | 9-11 a.m. | Adult Services – 2nd Floor
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 and registering on the Job Center of Wisconsin website. They also offer virtual workshops for those who aren’t able to stop in.
No registration is required.

How to Stay Safe on the Internet
Tuesday, Feb. 14 | 5-6 p.m. | Innovation Lab – 2nd Floor, by public computers
What do you need to know to stay safe on the internet? We’ll give you our advice for how to protect your information when you’re online.
Registration is required.

Spice It Up!
Wednesday, Feb. 15 while supplies last | Adult Services – 2nd Floor
Once a month, we’ll give you a spice packet with recipe ideas, fun facts and — of course — the spice itself. Just stop by the second-floor staff desk to pick up your sample. Available first-come, first-served until supplies run out.
No registration is required.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) at the Library
Thursday, Feb. 16 | 2-7 p.m. | Community Room – Adult Services, 2nd Floor (by the elevator)
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.
Registration is required. Call 262-383-2504 to register for this service.

A-Brie to Disa-Brie
Thursday, Feb. 16 | 6-7 p.m. | The Lee Room – Atrium, 1st Floor
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!
Registration is required.

Senior Movie Day
Friday, Feb. 17 | Noon-2:30 p.m. | The Atrium – 1st Floor | 55+
All those 55 and up, join us for a movie! We’re setting up our full-size screen, projector — plus free popcorn and water — for your enjoyment. Today’s semi-autobiographical film chronicles the life of a working-class family and their young son’s childhood during the tumult of the late 1960s’ capital of northern Ireland.
No registration is required.

Ayuda Tecnica
Available by appointment | Racine Public Library
Obtenga ayuda técnica con su teléfono, tableta o computadora totalmente gratis. Cuando llame pregunte por Brianna o deje un mensaje de voz. 262-619-2560
Registration is required.

Racine Public Library COVID-19 Information

• The Racine Public Library is open to browsing, hold pickups, computer use, study room use, tech help, reference questions, and anything else someone might want to visit the building for.
• The Bookmobile is operating under its normal hours and is open for one party to browse on board at a time.
• The Racine Public Library and Bookmobile require everyone to wear masks inside, and there are surgical-grade masks available to patrons who don’t have their own.
• The Racine Public Library building is maintaining the social distancing layout, so computer stations, desks, etc. are all spaced to facilitate patron safety.
• Hand sanitizer is available throughout the building as well.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding of our efforts to ensure everyone’s safety.

About the Racine Public Library

The Racine Public Library’s mission is to lift up the lives of the people of the Racine community by embracing community diversity, promoting inclusion, creating opportunity and supporting the development of community literacy through a love of literature, learning and civic engagement. Located on the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan, the library first opened its doors in 1897 and has served the community from its 75th Street location since 1958.