The Racine Public Library, 75 Seventh St., will present several exciting programs this week for people of all ages.
LIBRARY STORYTIMES
You'll find the library's enthusiastic storytellers on the road this
week as they perform two events for kids from ages 3-8.
POETRY ROUNDTABLE
Poetry enthusiasts are invited to attend the monthly meeting of the Poetry Roundtable on the third Thursday of each month from 7-9 p.m. The gatherings are held in the Java Vino Café, 424 Main St. People of all levels of poetry experience are invited to attend. The group explores a different contemporary American Poet at each meeting.
This month's Roundtable will meet on January 15 and will discuss the poetry of Cathy Park Hong. Visit the Poetry Roundtable page on the library's website at racinelibrary.info, for more information or contact Nick Demske, 262.636.9215, nick.demske@racinelibrary.info.
WINTER BIRDING BASICS
The Hoy Audubon Society will present "Winter Birding Basics" on Saturday, Jan. 17 from 2:00-3:30 p.m. in the Library's Lee Room. The
program will feature information about winter species specific to Southeastern Wisconsin, winter bird survival, how to dress for winter
birding, caring for birding equipment, and proper feeding of birds during the colder weather. Registration for this free program is suggested and may be done by calling 262.636.9217.
BONK!
The next event in the Racine Public Library's new "BONK!" performance series will take place on Saturday, December 20 at 6 p.m. Created to expose the public to both local and nationally recognized artistic talents, the series showcases poets, writers, musicians, film makers and all sorts of talents in between. A completely free program, this series is located in downtown Racine at the Blueberries restaurant, 418 Sixth Street, which offers food and drink to be purchased at the events.
This month's BONK! will feature performances from musician David Tomaloff, writer Angela Malone, musician Katie Lafond, and poet/visual artist Oyetunji Harrison Idowu. Each BONK! event features a short question and answer session with the artists.
Local artists and performers are encouraged to consider sharing their talent/craft with the community via the BONK! series. For more
information on how to participate please contact the organizers at http://bonkperformanceseries.wordpress.com. You may also contact the Racine Public Library at 262.619.2571, Becky Spika at becky.spika@racinelibrary.info , or Nick Demske at nick.demske@racinelibrary.info.
LIBRARY STORYTIMES
You'll find the library's enthusiastic storytellers on the road this
week as they perform two events for kids from ages 3-8.
- On Thursday, January 15, a preschool storytime will be presented at Tyler Domer Recreation Center from 1:30-2:00 p.m., featuring fun and interactive stories and music.
- On Saturday, January 17, a storyteller will be present at JavaVino Café at 424 Main St., to present an hour of stories and a simple craft to kids ages 3-8 and their families.
- On Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10 a.m., from January 20-March 11, children from birth to age 5 may attend storytimes at the library. These 30 min. events feature fingerplays, stories, music and more designed to develop age-appropriate early literacy skills. Children who are able to sit in storytime on their own may attend the Preschool program. Children who prefer to be accompanied by an adult may attend the Infant & Toddler program. Both programs are held simultaneously at 10 a.m.
POETRY ROUNDTABLE
Poetry enthusiasts are invited to attend the monthly meeting of the Poetry Roundtable on the third Thursday of each month from 7-9 p.m. The gatherings are held in the Java Vino Café, 424 Main St. People of all levels of poetry experience are invited to attend. The group explores a different contemporary American Poet at each meeting.
This month's Roundtable will meet on January 15 and will discuss the poetry of Cathy Park Hong. Visit the Poetry Roundtable page on the library's website at racinelibrary.info, for more information or contact Nick Demske, 262.636.9215, nick.demske@racinelibrary.info.
WINTER BIRDING BASICS
The Hoy Audubon Society will present "Winter Birding Basics" on Saturday, Jan. 17 from 2:00-3:30 p.m. in the Library's Lee Room. The
program will feature information about winter species specific to Southeastern Wisconsin, winter bird survival, how to dress for winter
birding, caring for birding equipment, and proper feeding of birds during the colder weather. Registration for this free program is suggested and may be done by calling 262.636.9217.
BONK!
The next event in the Racine Public Library's new "BONK!" performance series will take place on Saturday, December 20 at 6 p.m. Created to expose the public to both local and nationally recognized artistic talents, the series showcases poets, writers, musicians, film makers and all sorts of talents in between. A completely free program, this series is located in downtown Racine at the Blueberries restaurant, 418 Sixth Street, which offers food and drink to be purchased at the events.
This month's BONK! will feature performances from musician David Tomaloff, writer Angela Malone, musician Katie Lafond, and poet/visual artist Oyetunji Harrison Idowu. Each BONK! event features a short question and answer session with the artists.
Local artists and performers are encouraged to consider sharing their talent/craft with the community via the BONK! series. For more
information on how to participate please contact the organizers at http://bonkperformanceseries.wordpress.com. You may also contact the Racine Public Library at 262.619.2571, Becky Spika at becky.spika@racinelibrary.info , or Nick Demske at nick.demske@racinelibrary.info.
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