Racine Public Library

10/13/2026

The study rooms and Business Center will be reserved Thursday, Oct. 15, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Please plan to use one of the open tables if you will need a place to work or study during this time range. We recommend reserving a spot in advance if you will need a study room at a different time this day. RacineLibrary.info/meeting

10/07/2026

The Techmobile will be at the Bookmobile’s normal stops starting Friday, Oct. 9 for holds pickup only. Updates on the Bookmobile’s maintenance timeline will be posted to our website as we get them.

The Bookmobile is closed Wednesday, Oct. 7 through at least Thursday, Oct. 8 for maintenance. We’ll update our website as we get details about the timeline. RacineLibrary.info/hours

Edited 10/8 to update timeline

The Bookmobile will be closed Wednesday, Oct. 7 through at least Thursday, Oct. 8 for maintenance. Bookmobile holds can be picked up at the library building. RacineLibrary.info/hours

10/02/2026

The Bookmobile is closed Wednesday, Oct. 7 for maintenance. RacineLibrary.info/hours

10/01/2026

Beginning Tuesday, Oct. 13, the Racine Public Library is launching standing social services hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. This service is located in the library’s second-floor Business Center.

During social services hours, the library’s social services staff will offer drop-in support to patrons. Services will be first-come, first-served. Patrons have the option to book an appointment in advance to secure their spot, or to simply drop in.

Services offered will include:
Referrals to resources related to housing, legal help, employment, education, crisis support, sexual assault, domestic violence, mental health, addiction, applying for benefits, and more.
Free bus passes
Needs assessments
Advice
Simple translation
Someone to listen

Social Services Hours will replace the library’s existing bus pass hours. The existing bus pass schedule will retire once the new Social Services Hours begin on Oct. 13.

All of these services are available to the public for free, with no restrictions based on age, income, location or other demographics. A library card is not required.

Visit RacineLibrary.info/social-services for details

09/24/2026

Play some Bingo for you chance to win BIG... at the booktique!
Join us for Senior Bingo - players are eligible to win vouchers to our Friends of the Library Booktique.

Visit https://loom.ly/XDtIRXo to learn more

09/22/2026

Did you know it's Fat Bear Week? https://explore.org/fat-bear-week? "Fat Bear Week is an annual tournament celebrating their success in preparation for winter hibernation. Matchups are open for voting September 22 - 29 between 12 - 9 p.m. Eastern / 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Pacific / 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Alaska." Visit the website to vote online, or join us at the library and vote in person. We're watching the bears all week long.

09/14/2026

Registration deadline for the 2026 Racine Public Library Community Science Fair has been Extended to October 1!

Interested in participating? Visit RacineLibrary.info/ScienceFair2026 to register.

Developing diversity, inclusion, opportunity & community literacy in Racine. 📚

09/14/2026

Congratulations to our Summer Reading Program Winners! Thank you to everyone who read and participated in our summer programming. Winners have been picked and contacted. Check your email!

09/10/2026

Don't forget to register for our Community Science Fair by September 15! The Fair is open to participants of all ages - from elementary school students to adults.

Visit RacineLibrary.info/ScienceFair2026 for details about registration and participation

Developing diversity, inclusion, opportunity & community literacy in Racine. 📚