Library Offers Fun Family Events

Families looking for quality time together are encouraged to check out the Racine Public Library's fall line-up of programs and events. Storytimes, activity nights and game days are being offered throughout the upcoming months.

Families of children ages 5-10 are invited to attend monthly Family Fun Nights to enjoy stories, and other activities together. On Thursday, September 24 from 6:30-7:30 pm, the library will host an evening of math exploration. Prairie school student Sandeep Reddy will be on hand to share fun math activities and excellent websites with interested kids. 11 Year old Sandeep recently participated as a 2009 Finalist in the NSF National Math Bee. Sandeep has achieved many math awards and accomplishments ...including successfully completing EVERY problem in an 800 page text book! Parents are invited to attend a discussion with Sandeep's parents and other educators on raising strong math literate children. The library's extensive resources on math activities and math literacy curriculum will be on display for checkout. The program is free and no registration is necessary. Family Fun Nights will also be held on Thursday, Oct. 29 (Pumpkin Palooza!); Tuesday, Nov. 24 (Celebrating Families); and Tuesday, Dec. 22 (Bedtime Stories).

On Saturday, Sept. 26 from 11:00 am-1:00 pm, Belle City Games will host a family game day. Families are invited to visit at their convenience to play a variety of board games for all ages. Belle City games is an online game store aimed at educating children and bringing families closer together. They provide games for all ages. This program is free and no registration is necessary. Games are available on a first come first served basis.

Looking for a fun after-school activity for your school-age child? The library will also offer monthly after-school storytimes for kids ages 4 and older. On Tuesday, Sept. 29 from 3:30-4:30 kids are invited to sit in on a short storytime and then stay to make their own unique and colorful wind-sock. Additional after-school storytime activities will be held on Tuesdays, Oct. 27 and Nov. 17.

The Racine Public Library is located on the shores of Lake Michigan at 75 Seventh St. For more information about upcoming programs and events, visit the website at www.racinelibrary.info, or call 262-636-9217. The library may also be found on-line at rplinfo.blogspot.com, Facebook, Flickr, YouTube and Twitter.