Families looking for quality time together are encouraged to check out the Racine Public Library's current line-up of programs and events. Family fun activity nights and game days are being offered throughout December.
On Saturday, Dec. 5 from 11:00 am-2:00 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.
The library will host a celebration of its Ruff Readers Read-to-the-dogs program on Thursday, Dec. 10 from 4:30-5:30 pm. Take a moment to bring your child in to meet our gentle four-legged listening friends and share refreshments. The Ruff Readers Read-to-the-dogs program was recently recognized with the Wisconsin Library Association's (WLA) Highsmith Award as a program of outstanding contribution to its patrons and community. The collaboration between the Racine Public Library and the members of Therapy Dogs International gives the children of Racine an opportunity to practice their reading skills with non-judgmental listeners – certified therapy dogs that visit the library with their handlers. The program fosters a love of reading with the 1,000 directly participating children and a relationship between local schools and the library. As well, the unique event motivates pre-readers to begin reading, and even helps patrons learn more about pet ownership and interactions with animals.
On Tuesday, Dec 22 from 6:30-7:30 pm, the library invites families for an evening of Bedtime Stories, hot chocolate, cookies and favorite stories. Kids are encouraged to come in their PJ's with a favorite book and stuffed animal. Participants will have the opportunity to help paint the library's windows for the winter season, so bringing a cover-up is recommended. The library will also be collecting donated items to include in its teen community service project: Project Sleep Tight. For this project, library teens will be putting together gift bags to give to homeless children to ease their nights spent in homeless shelters. Those attending the Family Fun Night are asked to bring a gift to donate to the cause: new small blankets, stuffed animals, books, and pajamas or slippers in kids sizes are needed to stock the gift bags. Donations may also be dropped off to the Youth Services Dept. of the library, 75 Seventh St.
All programs are free and open to the public. 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 262-636-9245. The library may also be found on-line at rplinfo.blogspot.com, Facebook, Flickr, YouTube and Twitter.
On Saturday, Dec. 5 from 11:00 am-2:00 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.
The library will host a celebration of its Ruff Readers Read-to-the-dogs program on Thursday, Dec. 10 from 4:30-5:30 pm. Take a moment to bring your child in to meet our gentle four-legged listening friends and share refreshments. The Ruff Readers Read-to-the-dogs program was recently recognized with the Wisconsin Library Association's (WLA) Highsmith Award as a program of outstanding contribution to its patrons and community. The collaboration between the Racine Public Library and the members of Therapy Dogs International gives the children of Racine an opportunity to practice their reading skills with non-judgmental listeners – certified therapy dogs that visit the library with their handlers. The program fosters a love of reading with the 1,000 directly participating children and a relationship between local schools and the library. As well, the unique event motivates pre-readers to begin reading, and even helps patrons learn more about pet ownership and interactions with animals.
On Tuesday, Dec 22 from 6:30-7:30 pm, the library invites families for an evening of Bedtime Stories, hot chocolate, cookies and favorite stories. Kids are encouraged to come in their PJ's with a favorite book and stuffed animal. Participants will have the opportunity to help paint the library's windows for the winter season, so bringing a cover-up is recommended. The library will also be collecting donated items to include in its teen community service project: Project Sleep Tight. For this project, library teens will be putting together gift bags to give to homeless children to ease their nights spent in homeless shelters. Those attending the Family Fun Night are asked to bring a gift to donate to the cause: new small blankets, stuffed animals, books, and pajamas or slippers in kids sizes are needed to stock the gift bags. Donations may also be dropped off to the Youth Services Dept. of the library, 75 Seventh St.
All programs are free and open to the public. 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 262-636-9245. The library may also be found on-line at rplinfo.blogspot.com, Facebook, Flickr, YouTube and Twitter.
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