Upcoming Programs and Events at the Racine Public Library July 29 – Aug. 5

The following is a list of the upcoming programs at the Racine Public Library.

Library Services & Event Registration

Week of July 29 – August 5

Library News

Reading and Learning All Summer Long
Summer is the season to play, recharge, and grow. Whether you’re a student in need of learning opportunities so you don’t lose the skills you learned throughout the school year, or out of school but ready to try something new to stretch yourself, we’ve got some great activities for you throughout the season:

• All Together Now: Summer Reading at the Racine Public Library — Thursday, June 1 through Thursday, Aug. 31. Get started at RacineLibrary.BeanStack.com, or visit RacineLibrary.info/calendar and search for “All Together Now.”
• All Together Now: Racine Monopoly — Thursday, June 1 through Saturday, Aug. 5. Stop by one of the staff desks to get started.
• Summer Scares — Thursday, June 1 through Thursday, Aug. 31. Visit the Racine Library’s calendar online and search for “Summer Scares” to find activities.
• Summer of Play STEM Challenge — Thursday, June 1 through Thursday, Aug. 31. Sign up on Beanstack.
• Lunch Break at the Library — Every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., May 24 through Sept. 6. Stop by the circle of Library Drive to try foods from local food trucks.

All Ages

All Together Now: Summer Reading at the Racine Public Library
Thursday, June 1 through Thursday, Aug. 31 | 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 — to keep our community all reading and learning together.

To set reading goals, track your progress and enter to win prizes, sign up at RacineLibrary.BeanStack.com. To find All Together Now activities, just search up “All Together Now” at RacineLibrary.info/calendar.
Registration is required.

All Together Now: Racine Monopoly
Thursday, June 1 through Saturday, Aug. 5 | Racine Public Library and locations throughout Racine
We’re kicking off summer reading with a round of Racine Monopoly, where you can try activities at locations throughout Racine for a chance to win prizes like a one-year family pass to the Racine Art Museum, gift cards to local businesses, plants and more.

To get started, stop by the library’s adult or youth services desks to grab your Racine Monopoly board. From there, visit stops on the board and complete activities to earn stamps. Your goal is to complete a Monopoly by getting a stamp for all the locations in a color set. Once you complete a Monopoly, stop back into the library to be entered to win a prize. You can complete as many Monopolies as there are colors on the board — just make sure to log all your Monopolies at the library by Saturday, Aug. 5. Prizes will be drawn the week of Aug. 7.
Registration is required.

Summer of Play: STEM Challenge
Thursday, June 1 through Thursday, Aug. 31 | RacineLibrary.BeanStack.com
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 a 3D printer. To get started, sign up for Summer of Play at RacineLibrary.BeanStack.com.
Registration is required.

Camp NaNoWriMo
Saturday, July 1 through Monday, July 31 | Wherever you are
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. Add your name to our giant poster in the youth services department to declare your goals.
No registration is required.

Maker Monday
Monday, July 31 | 9 a.m.-7 p.m. | The Innovation Lab – By 2nd-Floor Entrance
Every Monday, stop in to try different STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) activities. Make something new, try out fun games and experiences, or spend some time at our Just Dance or Switch Sports station. On Monday, July 31, conjure your own Harry Potter wand with the aid of our magic 3D printer, and explore robotics and coding with our Ozo bots and Cubelets.
No registration is required.

Lunch Break at the Library
Wednesday, July 26 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Library Drive – outside the first-floor entrance
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. This week’s truck is Piña Mexican Eats.
No registration is required.

Kids

Coding Classes: Scratch Jr.
Saturday, July 29 | Noon-1 p.m. | The Innovation Lab – By 2nd-Floor Entrance | Grades K-3Get 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.

Robotics Lab
Saturday, July 29 | 2-3 p.m. | The Innovation Lab – By 2nd-Floor Entrance | Grades 3+
Explore how different robots work by trying them out yourself.
Registration is required.

Lapsit Storytime
Monday, July 31 | 10-10:20 a.m. | The Martin Room – Youth Services, 1st Floor | Birth to 24 Months
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.
No registration is required.

Ruff Readers
Monday, July 31 through Thursday, Aug. 3 | 4-5 p.m. | The Martin Room – Youth Services, 1st Floor
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 262-636-9170 to get started.
Registration is required.

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

Preschool & Toddler STEAM Time
Wednesday, Aug. 2 | 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | The Innovation Lab – By 2nd-Floor Entrance
Introduce your little ones to science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) concepts through fun and interactive activities. Explore a variety of STEAM skills at stations throughout the Innovation Lab, including robotics, simple coding, and more.
No registration is required.

Minecraft Club for Grades 4-7
Wednesday, Aug. 2 | 5-6 p.m. | The Innovation Lab – By 2nd-Floor Entrance | Kids Entering Grades 4-7
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 all sessions, every Wednesday through August.
Registration is required.

Coding Classes: Coding Games in Scratch
Thursday, Aug. 3 | 11 a.m.-Noon | The Innovation Lab – By 2nd-Floor Entrance | Grades 4-8
Learn the basics of coding and take the first step towards creating your very own games using Scratch.
Registration is required.

Friday Afternoon Crafts
Friday, Aug. 4 | 2-3 p.m. | Youth Services – 1st Floor | Pre-K to 13 Years
Every Friday afternoon in August, meet us in youth services for quick, easy and cute craft activities.
No registration is required.

Computer Basics: Learn to Type
Saturday, Aug. 5 | Noon-1 p.m. | The Innovation Lab – By 2nd-Floor Entrance
Hone your typing skills or get started on your typing journey. We’ll have you typing like a pro in no time.
Registration is required.

3D Printing 101
Saturday, Aug. 5 | 2-3 p.m. | The Innovation Lab – By 2nd-Floor Entrance | Grades 3+
3D printers can make figurines, tools, fidget toys, useful items and so much more. Come learn how our 3D printers work, from how to pick and print a model to how the machines turn them into real life.
Registration is required.

Tweens & Teens

Summer Scares
Various dates Thursday, June 1 through Thursday, Aug. 31 | Racine Public Library
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 your sessions, just search up “Summer Scares” at RacineLibrary.info/calendar. Summer Scares is sponsored by the Friends of the Racine Public Library.
Registration is required.

Robotics Lab
Saturday, July 29 | 2-3 p.m. | The Innovation Lab – By 2nd-Floor Entrance
Explore how different robots work by trying them out yourself.
Registration is required.

Summer Scares: Freaky Movie Series
Wednesday, Aug. 2, 16 & 23 | 5-7 p.m. | Community Room – Adult Services, 2nd Floor (by the elevator)
Experience a thrill-packed summer with our Summer Scares movie series! These films are sure to make your heart race. On Aug. 2, catch “R.I.P.D.”; on Aug. 16, it’s “Brothers Grimm,” and on Aug. 23, prepare to be spooked by “Blithe Spirit.” Don’t miss out on the screams and excitement!
No registration is required.

Thoughtful Words Poetry Workshop
Wednesday, Aug. 2 | 6-8 p.m. | The Lee Room – Atrium, 1st Floor | 16+
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. Please bring your own supplies and refreshments. Registration is recommended, but drop-ins are welcome.
Registration is recommended.

Minecraft Club for Grades 8-12
Thursday, Aug. 3 | 5-6 p.m. | The Innovation Lab – By 2nd-Floor Entrance | Teens Entering 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 all sessions, every Thursday through Aug. 10.
Registration is required.

Friday Afternoon Crafts
Friday, Aug. 4 | 2-3 p.m. | Youth Services – 1st Floor | Pre-K to 13 Years
Every Friday afternoon in August, meet us in youth services for quick, easy and cute craft activities.
No registration is required.

Computer Basics: Learn to Type
Saturday, Aug. 5 | Noon-1 p.m. | The Innovation Lab – By 2nd-Floor Entrance
Hone your typing skills or get started on your typing journey. We’ll have you typing like a pro in no time.
Registration is required.

3D Printing 101
Saturday, Aug. 5 | 2-3 p.m. | The Innovation Lab – By 2nd-Floor Entrance | Grades 3+
3D printers can make figurines, tools, fidget toys, useful items and so much more. Come learn how our 3D printers work, from how to pick and print a model to how the machines turn them into real life.
Registration is required.

Adults

Summer Scares
Various dates Thursday, June 1 through Thursday, Aug. 31 | Racine Public Library
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 your sessions, just search up “Summer Scares” at RacineLibrary.info/calendar. Summer Scares is sponsored by the Friends of the Racine Public Library.
Registration is required.

Virtual Anti-Racism Book Group
Monday, July 31 | 1-3 p.m. | Zoom
This book club meets every Monday to cover books and conversations on the topic of racism.
Registration is required.

Tech Tuesday
Tuesday, Aug. 1 | Noon-3 p.m. | The Innovation Lab – By 2nd-Floor Entrance
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.
No registration is required.

3D Printing for Adults
Tuesday, Aug. 1 | 5-6 p.m. | The Innovation Lab – By 2nd-Floor Entrance
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.
Registration is required.

Spanish & English Citizenship Exam Classes with Voces de la Frontera
Wednesday, Aug. 2 • Spanish: 2-4 p.m. • English: 4:30-6:30 p.m. | The Business Center – Adult Services, 2nd Floor
Voces de la Frontera’s classes will help you get ready to take your citizenship exam. You can come to as many or as few of the sessions as are helpful to you. To register, contact Jeanette Arellano at (414) 236-0415 or Paola Barragan at (262) 346-4027. All students must have at least 5 years residency or 3 years as a permanent resident who is married to a U.S. citizen.
No registration is required.

Summer Scares: Freaky Movie Series
Wednesday, Aug. 2, 16 & 23 | 5-7 p.m. | Community Room – Adult Services, 2nd Floor (by the elevator)
Experience a thrill-packed summer with our Summer Scares movie series! These films are sure to make your heart race. On Aug. 2, catch “R.I.P.D.”; on Aug. 16, it’s “Brothers Grimm,” and on Aug. 23, prepare to be spooked by “Blithe Spirit.” Don’t miss out on the screams and excitement!
No registration is required.

Thoughtful Words Poetry Workshop
Wednesday, Aug. 2 | 6-8 p.m. | The Lee Room – Atrium, 1st Floor | 16+
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. Please bring your own supplies and refreshments. Registration is recommended, but drop-ins are welcome.
Registration is recommended.

Senior Bingo
Thursday, Aug. 3 | 10-11 a.m. | Community Room – Adult Services, 2nd Floor (by the elevator) | Adults 50+
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. Our best players will win scratch-offs from the Wisconsin State Lottery.
No registration is required.

Ayuda Tecnica
Available by appointment | Innovation Lab – 2nd Floor, by public computers | 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.

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 Racine Public Library first opened its doors in 1897 and has served the community from its 75th Street location since 1958.

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