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The current opening times of the Racine City Library are:
Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
A sign language interpreter is available with one week’s notice. For information, call the library office at 262.636.9170. In accordance with the regulations of the city of Racine, masks must be worn in the main library of the Racine City Library and in the book mobile.
In accordance with the regulations of the city of Racine, masks must be worn in the main library of the Racine City Library and in the book mobile. The RPL Bookmobile will be part of the autumn / winter program from September 1st.
Call center:
Call or text 262.636.9217, RPL for your reference questions. We stand
To help! Email to [email protected]
Available staff:
Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Do you need a library card?
You can now register for a digital library card at
www.racinelibrary.info. Your card will be ready for you the next time you visit the library. A
The provisional number will be issued immediately after registration.
Programs at RPL
Below is a list of upcoming programs at the Racine City Library:
Programs for all ages:
Alexander Hamilton poster exhibition
Explore the story of the founding father who became the musical sensation Alexander Hamilton. Available for viewing during opening hours.
Kamishibai storytime
10:30 am | Thursday October 7th
YouTube and Facebook Kamishibai, which means “paper theater,” recreates an ancient Japanese narrative method using a miniature wooden theater with paper story cards.
First chapter Friday
1 p.m. | Fridays | September 3 – December 24
YouTube and Facebook youth services librarians read the first chapter from some of their favorite books.
Children’s programs:
Stories for toddlers
10:00 am | Tuesdays | September 7th – December 14th
Facebook Live | Every age
Sitdown story time
10:30 am | Tuesdays | September 7th – December 14th
Atrium | All ages | Personal registration required
Virtual family stories
10 o’clock | Wednesdays September 8th – December 15th
YouTube / FB
Musical storytime – virtual and personal
10 o’clock | Thursdays | September 9th – December 16th
Atrium and YouTube / FB
Crafts for children
10 o’clock | Saturdays | September 4th – December 18th
One of our youth service librarians will show you how to make something new out of it
Things you have at home!
Youth programs:
The writers’ guild
4:30 p.m. | Tuesday October 5th Lee Room | Grades 6-12 | Registration required
Do you always write your next story or a new poem? Come and share what you are (or are not) working on, feel empathic with fellow writers, and collaborate on creative writing activities.
Pokémon Club
Noon | Saturday October 7th Lee Room | Grades 4-8 | Registration required
Share your love for Pokémon with certified Twin Dragons professors. Play the game, learn the value of cards, and talk about Pokémon!
Open gaming laboratory
4-6 p.m. | Wednesdays | September 15 – December 15
12-3 p.m. | Saturdays | September 25th – December 18th
Innovation laboratory | Grades 6-12 It’s game night in the library! Teens are invited to play Fortnite, Minecraft, Classic Arcade, Coding Games, and more.
Virtual dungeons and dragons (D&D)
6 p.m. | Thursday October 7th Zoom | Grades 6-12 | Registration required
Take part in a D&D campaign of your own creation with the help of Dungeon Master Holly.
Young Adult Library Manager (YALL)
4:30 p.m. | Monday October 11th
Hybrid – Lee Room and Zoom | 13-18 years | Registration required
This is your chance to get involved in the library. Decide with us about the form of this group and how it will support the library.
Adult programs:
Anti-Racism Book Group
1 p.m. | Mondays zoom | Registration required
The Anti-Racism Book Group selects, reads and discusses books on racism and black culture every week. To join the group or for more information, email Melissa Donaldson at [email protected].
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