The Racine Public Library, 75 Seventh St., is offering the following programs the week of December 12-18:
NICK DEMSKE/PETER O'LEARY BOOK SIGNING AND RECEPTION
The Racine Public Library, 75 Seventh St, will host a reception and book signing with local poet Nick Demske and author Peter O'Leary on Saturday, December 11 from 5:30-9pm. In celebration of their recent publications, the event will feature readings by both authors, live music with Brent Mitchell, book signings, and a Social Justice and Literary Arts Fair.
Nick Demske lives in Racine, Wisconsin, and works at the Racine Public Library. He recently received his Masters Degree in Library Science from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. His first book of poetry, self-titled Nick Demske, was chosen by Joyelle McSweeney for the 2010 Fence Modern Poets Series prize and and was published by Fence Books in November 2010. His work has appeared in Conduit, Sawbuck, Moria, Pinstripe Fedora, Action Yes and elsewhere. Demske is also the curator of the BONK! Performance series and is an editor of the online venue boo: a journal of terrific things. Visit Nick Demske at nickipoo.wordpress.com
Peter O'Leary is the author of Watchfulness, A Mystical Theology of the Limbic Fissure, Depth Theology, Wren/Omen, and Benedicite. In 2010, the Cultural Society published his third full-length book, Luminous Epinoia. He lives in Berwyn, Illinois and teaches at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and for the Committee on Creative Writing at the University of Chicago.
The event is free and open to the public. No registration is necessary.
STRESS & YOUR BODY
Dr. John Daniels, Daniels Chiropractic Office, is presenting a program on stress, the toll it takes on the body, and ways to protect yourself from its damaging effects. The presentation is being held on Thursday, December 16 at 1:00pm. Registration is requested and may be made by calling the library at 262.636.9217, or by completing the online registration form at www.racinelibrary.info.
FAMILY HOLIDAY FUN AND MUSIC
The library's monthly Family Fun Night will be held on Thursday, December 16 from 6:30-7:30pm. Families with children ages 4-10 are invited to share in a celebration of the winter holidays. Holiday music will be provided by the Washington Park High School Vocal Ensemble. Families will also hear traditional holiday stories and will have the opportunity to create unique a holiday craft to take home. Younger siblings are welcome to attend. Registration is requested. Call 262.636.9245 or register on line at www.racinelibrary.info.
STRONG VOICES
The library's creative writing club for teens will meet again on Saturday, December 18 from 1:00-3:00 pm. The monthly workshops are open to young, passionate writers ages 13-18. The gatherings focus on the finer details of writing within different genres and formats. There is no cost for the workshops and all supplies will be provided. Walk-ins are welcome; no registration is necessary.
LIBRARY'S GOLDEN BOOKS COLLECTION
The library is seeking donations of Golden Books published in Racine, WI to build on its current collection. The library has been able to obtain about 300 of the nearly 1000 published in this area. If you or someone you know has Golden Books to donate, please contact the library at 262.636.9217.
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