Upcoming Programs at the Racine Public Library

Time Slips - Thursday, November 11 from 10:30am-12:00pm. Join the Racine Public Library as they host the Racine Art Museum's SPARK! Cultural Programming for People with Memory Loss The library will present "Time Slips", a creative storytelling method that opens storytelling to everyone by replacing the pressure to remember with encouragement to imagine. "Time Slips" inspires people with memory loss to share the gifts of their imaginations. Together participants will create a group storytelling adventure.

This program is for those who are experiencing memory loss and their caregivers. Registration is required. Please contact Tricia Blasko, Racine Art Museum, at 262.636.9573 or email tblasko@ramart.org to register. This program will take place even though the rest of the library will be closed to the public.

In Concert: The Scarring Party - Thursday, November 11 at 8:30pm - Quickly becoming one of the hottest acts in Milwaukee, these unique musicians perform tuba, accordion and banjo driven "end-time" music that draws on the influence of 20's and 30's music hall, Lomax folkways recordings and 70's punk. FREE; doors open at 8:00 pm. This program will take place even though the rest of the library will be closed to the public.

Author Presentation and Booksigning - Saturday, November 13 from 2:00-3:00pm, local author Joseph Cacciotti will be on hand to discuss the process of writing and self-publishing a book. The author will also be available to sign and sell copies of his books.

Bonk! - Saturday, November 13, 6:30pm at the Racine Arts Council, 316 Sixth St. This monthly series was created to expose the public to both local and nationally-recognized artistic talents. Each event showcases poets, writers, musicians, film makers and other talented artists. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with seating available on a first come/first served basis. Each BONK! event features a short question and answer session with the artists. This month's event will feature poet RICHARD MEIER, musician/ poet NICO MOORE, and blues duo MISS SHEVAUGHN & YUMA WRAY.

All programs are free and open to the public. For more information, contact the library at 262.636.9217 or visit the library's website at www.racinelibrary.info.