Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Library Offers Programs for All Ages

The following programs are being offered at the Racine Public Library, 75 Seventh St.

Story-time Opportunities
Toddler and Preschool storytimes are underway and will be held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10am in the Youth Services Dept. Two different age appropriate programs are held simultaneously to accommodate different learning levels. Both programs are designed to teach crucial early literacy skills.

Children ages 1-3 are invited to sit with their parents in a 20 minute storytime featuring songs, fingerplay, and short stories. Children ages 4-5 who are able to sit independently are invited to attend a longer preschool storytime offering more complex stories and activities. These are drop-in events and no registration is needed to attend. Due to space limitations, day cares and pre-schools interested in attending these storytimes are asked to contact the Youth Services Department at 262.636.9245 to set up a separate session for their children.

A monthly After School Storytime is being offered for kids ages 4-10, with the first of the year scheduled for Tuesday, January 25. from 3:30-4:30pm. Storyteller Keiko Skow shares her favorite stories and her imaginative craft ideas and activities with those in attendance. All children must be accompanied by a parent. Registration is requested and may be done by calling the library at 262.636.9245 or by registering online at www.racinelibrary.info.

Family Fun Nights are special activity nights for families looking for some quality time together. Held once a month on Thursday evenings at 6:30pm, they feature stories, crafts, activities and special guests. This month's family night is being held on Thursday, January 27 and is appropriate for kids ages 4-10 and their families. Younger siblings welcome. Registration is requested; call 262.636.9245 or register online at www.racinelibrary.info.

Ruff Readers is the library's award-winning read-to-the-dogs program for kids ages 6-12. Youth are invited to spend 15 minutes reading to one of our therapy-trained listening dogs. This is a relaxed and fun way for kids to practice reading. Registration for this program is strongly suggested. For a complete list of available days and times, contact the library at 262.636.
9245.

Teen Activity Night!
Teens ages 12-17 are invited to an activity night at the library on Thursday, January 27 from 6:30-7:30 pm in the library's Atrium. Video games, board games, art projects and other activities will be available. This is a free program; no registration is necessary.

Medicare and You
A representative from Physicians Mutual will present an unbiased view of Medicare including changes for 2011, common misconceptions, and a general overview of how the program functions. The free presentation will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 6:30-7:30pm. Registration is requested; call 262.636.9217 or register at www.racinelibrary.info.

To stay up to date on all of the library's programs, services, and resources visit our website at www.racinelibrary.info, read our blog at rplinfo.blogspot.com, find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.

The Racine Public Library is located at 75 Seventh St. on the shores of beautiful Lake Michigan in downtown Racine.

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