The Racine Public Library continues its fall programming with these great educational and entertaining opportunities for all ages. All programs are free and open to the public. Some registration is required and may be done by visiting the library at 75 Seventh St, calling the library at 262.636.9245, or by visiting the library's website at racinelibrary.info.
1. YOUTH BOOK DISCUSSION GROUPS are available for students in grades 3, 5 and 6. Book Br@ts for 3rd graders meets on the third Monday of each month at 6pm. BookCh@ts for grades 5 and 6 meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 4pm. Both groups introduce readers to exciting works of juvenile fiction and offer them the opportunity to explore the stories in depth with others. Sponsorship is provided by the Friends of the Library. Participation is free and members are able to keep their own copies of the books read. Registration is required.
2. AFTER SCHOOL INSTRUCTIONAL CHESS is being held on Thursdays from 4:30 6:30pm through October 28. These weekly gatherings are open to ages 5 and older, and beginners are welcome. A volunteer chess instructor will be available to assist beginners. A recreational tournament for all participants will take place on October 21 and 28. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited and registration is required.
3. TODDLER AND PRESCHOOL STORYTIMES begin October 5 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.
4. AFTER SCHOOL STORYTIME is being offered for kids ages 4-10 on Tuesday, September 28 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.
5. 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. The following schedule begins September 20:
Mondays 4:00-5:00pm
Tuesdays 4:30-5:30 pm and 6:00-7:00pm
Wednesdays 3:30-4:30pm
Thursdays 4:30-5:30pm and 5:30-6:30pm
6. BONK! The Racine Public Library invites you to enjoy an evening with some very talented artists during this free monthly performance series held at the Racine Arts Council, 316 6th St, in downtown Racine. The 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. This month's event is being held on Saturday, September 25 from 6-8pm. Doors open at 5:30pm. with seating available on a first come/first served basis. The library's featured performers will be poet/writer Kathleen Rooney, poet Nate Slawson, and the dance troupe from Laurenzi Dance Studios. No registration is necessary.
Kathleen Rooney is a founding editor of Rose Metal Press and the author, most recently, of the memoir Live Nude Girl: My Life as an Object (University of Arkansas Press, 2009) and the essay collection For You, For You I Am Trilling These Songs (Counterpoint, 2010). With Elisa Gabbert, she is the co-author of the poetry collection That Tiny Insane Voluptuousness (Otoliths, 2008) and the chapbooks Don't ever stay the same; keep changing (Spooky Girlfriend Press, 2009) and Something Really Wonderful (dancing girl press, 2007). Her first solo poetry collection, Oneiromance (an epithalamion) won the 2007 Gatewood Prize from the feminist publisher Switchback Books. She lives in Chicago.
Nate Slawson designs books for Cinematheque Press. He is the author of two chapbooks, most recently The Tiny Jukebox (H_NGM_N Books, 2009). His work has appeared or is forthcoming in Slope, Handsome, Cannibal, Corduroy Mtn., Forklift, Ohio, Typo, and other places.
Local artists and performers are encouraged to consider sharing their talent/craft with the community via the BONK! series. For more information on how to participate or to view video of past performances, please visit http://bonkperformanceseries.wordpress.com. You may also contact the Racine Public Library at 262.619.2571, Becky Spika at becky.spika@racinelibrary.info , or Nick Demske at nick.demske@racinelibrary.info.
BONK! is sponsored by Gary's Music World, Power Audio, the Racine Arts Council, and the Racine Public Library.
7. BANNED BOOKS WEEK - "Think for Yourself...and Let Others Do the Same" - September 27-October 2 marks the library's annual Banned Books Week celebration. Banned Books Week is the only national celebration of the freedom to read. It was launched in 1982 in response to a sudden surge in the number of challenges to books in schools, bookstores and libraries. More than a thousand books have been challenged since 1982. The challenges have occurred in every state and in hundreds of communities. Targets range from books that explore contemporary issues and controversies to classic and beloved works of American literature. Check out the library's website for a list of banned books or visit our banned books displays at the main library, 75 Seventh St. Be adventurous; read a banned book and think for yourself.
To stay up to date on all of the library's programs, services, and resources visit our website at racinelibrary.info, read our blog at rplinfo.blogspot.com, find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Racine-WI/Racine-Public-Library/6078666343, or follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/racinelibrary.
You may also call the library at 262.636.9245 or visit in person at 75 Seventh St. in downtown Racine.
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Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Racine Public Library Programs for All Ages
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
September Programs at the Library
The Racine Public Library has scheduled several cultural and educational programs for adults and youth this fall. All programs are free and open to the public. Some registration is required and may be done by visiting the Library at 75 Seventh St, calling the library at 262.636.9245 or by visiting the library's website at racinelibrary.info.
COMMUNITY RECREATIONAL CHESS nights are being held on Thursdays from 4:30-6:30pm beginning September 16 and continuing through October 28. These weekly gatherings are open to ages 5 and older, and beginners are welcome. A volunteer chess instructor will be available to assist beginners on Thursdays, September 16, 30 and October 14. A recreational tournament for all participants will take place on October 21 and 28. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited and registration is required.
STRONG VOICES: CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOPS are open to young, passionate writers ages 13-18. The monthly Saturday afternoon gatherings will focus on the finer details of writing within different genres and formats. The group will not only explore their own written voices, but those of other well-known authors, as well. Writers will have the opportunity to submit their work to a variety of scholarship contests. There is no cost for the workshops and all supplies will be provided. Interested writers should contact the library at 262.636.9245 for more information or to reserve a spot for the upcoming programs. Registration may also be done via the library's website at www.racinelibrary.info. Workshops will be held on Saturdays, September 18, October 16 and November 20 from 1:00-4:00pm. Participants may choose to attend any or all of the workshops at their convenience.
TODDLER AND PRESCHOOL STORYTIMES begin October 5 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 schools interested in attending preschool storytimes are asked to contact the Youth Services Department to set up a separate session for their students.
AFTER SCHOOL STORYTIME is being offered for kids ages 4-10 on Tuesday, September 28 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.
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, being held on Thursday, September 23, will feature some pretty amazing visitors! The library has invited an animal rescue friend to speak about the services they provide and introduce their special canine companions. Live animals will be present. The program is appropriate for kids ages 4-10 and their families. Younger siblings welcome. Registration is requested.
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. The following schedule begins September 20:
Mondays 4:00-5:00pm
Tuesdays 4:30-5:30 pm and 6:00-7:00pm
Wednesdays 3:30-4:30pm
Thursdays 4:30-5:30pm and 5:30-6:30pm
BONK! The Racine Public Library invites you to enjoy an evening with some very talented artists during this free monthly performance series held at the Racine Arts Council, 316 6th St, in downtown Racine. The 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. This month's event is being held on Saturday, September 25 from 6-8pm. Doors open at 5:30pm. with seating available on a first come/first served basis. The library's featured performers will be poet/writer Kathleen Rooney, poet Calvin Forbes, and the dance troupe from Laurenzi Dance Studios. No registration is necessary.
BANNED BOOKS WEEK - "Think for Yourself...and Let Others Do the Same" - September 27-October 2 marks the library's annual Banned Books Week celebration. Banned Books Week is the only national celebration of the freedom to read. It was launched in 1982 in response to a sudden surge in the number of challenges to books in schools, bookstores and libraries. More than a thousand books have been challenged since 1982. The challenges have occurred in every state and in hundreds of communities. Targets range from books that explore contemporary issues and controversies to classic and beloved works of American literature. Check out the library's website for a list of banned books and the program calendar for a list of events being hosted during this time. You'll find adult and youth films, open mic events, unusual banned book displays, and the library's "Word On the Street" readers. Be adventurous; read a banned book and think for yourself.
To stay up to date on all of the library's programs, services, and resources visit our website at racinelibrary.info, read our blog at rplinfo.blogspot.com, find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Racine-WI/Racine-Public-Library/6078666343, or follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/racinelibrary.
You may also call the library at 262.636.9245 or visit in person at 75 Seventh St. in downtown Racine.
COMMUNITY RECREATIONAL CHESS nights are being held on Thursdays from 4:30-6:30pm beginning September 16 and continuing through October 28. These weekly gatherings are open to ages 5 and older, and beginners are welcome. A volunteer chess instructor will be available to assist beginners on Thursdays, September 16, 30 and October 14. A recreational tournament for all participants will take place on October 21 and 28. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited and registration is required.
STRONG VOICES: CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOPS are open to young, passionate writers ages 13-18. The monthly Saturday afternoon gatherings will focus on the finer details of writing within different genres and formats. The group will not only explore their own written voices, but those of other well-known authors, as well. Writers will have the opportunity to submit their work to a variety of scholarship contests. There is no cost for the workshops and all supplies will be provided. Interested writers should contact the library at 262.636.9245 for more information or to reserve a spot for the upcoming programs. Registration may also be done via the library's website at www.racinelibrary.info. Workshops will be held on Saturdays, September 18, October 16 and November 20 from 1:00-4:00pm. Participants may choose to attend any or all of the workshops at their convenience.
TODDLER AND PRESCHOOL STORYTIMES begin October 5 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 schools interested in attending preschool storytimes are asked to contact the Youth Services Department to set up a separate session for their students.
AFTER SCHOOL STORYTIME is being offered for kids ages 4-10 on Tuesday, September 28 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.
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, being held on Thursday, September 23, will feature some pretty amazing visitors! The library has invited an animal rescue friend to speak about the services they provide and introduce their special canine companions. Live animals will be present. The program is appropriate for kids ages 4-10 and their families. Younger siblings welcome. Registration is requested.
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. The following schedule begins September 20:
Mondays 4:00-5:00pm
Tuesdays 4:30-5:30 pm and 6:00-7:00pm
Wednesdays 3:30-4:30pm
Thursdays 4:30-5:30pm and 5:30-6:30pm
BONK! The Racine Public Library invites you to enjoy an evening with some very talented artists during this free monthly performance series held at the Racine Arts Council, 316 6th St, in downtown Racine. The 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. This month's event is being held on Saturday, September 25 from 6-8pm. Doors open at 5:30pm. with seating available on a first come/first served basis. The library's featured performers will be poet/writer Kathleen Rooney, poet Calvin Forbes, and the dance troupe from Laurenzi Dance Studios. No registration is necessary.
BANNED BOOKS WEEK - "Think for Yourself...and Let Others Do the Same" - September 27-October 2 marks the library's annual Banned Books Week celebration. Banned Books Week is the only national celebration of the freedom to read. It was launched in 1982 in response to a sudden surge in the number of challenges to books in schools, bookstores and libraries. More than a thousand books have been challenged since 1982. The challenges have occurred in every state and in hundreds of communities. Targets range from books that explore contemporary issues and controversies to classic and beloved works of American literature. Check out the library's website for a list of banned books and the program calendar for a list of events being hosted during this time. You'll find adult and youth films, open mic events, unusual banned book displays, and the library's "Word On the Street" readers. Be adventurous; read a banned book and think for yourself.
To stay up to date on all of the library's programs, services, and resources visit our website at racinelibrary.info, read our blog at rplinfo.blogspot.com, find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Racine-WI/Racine-Public-Library/6078666343, or follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/racinelibrary.
You may also call the library at 262.636.9245 or visit in person at 75 Seventh St. in downtown Racine.
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Racine Public Library Cancels Film Festival
The Racine Public Library has canceled the First Amendment Film Festival scheduled for Friday, Oct. 3 and Saturday, Oct. 4 from 6-8 p.m. The films to be shown during the festival are available for checkout. Visit the library's online catalog at racinelibrary.info to reserve a copy of "Smothered" or "Iron Jawed Angels."
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
September 28 - October 4: Banned Books Week: Celebrating the Freedom to Read
The Racine Public Library, 75 Seventh St., is hosting several events celebrating basic American rights during Banned Books Week, September 28-October 4. Celebrating the Freedom to Read is observed during the last week of September each year. Observed since 1982, the annual event reminds Americans not to take this precious democratic freedom for granted. The public is invited to view book displays and attend these free events at the library:
Monday, Sept. 29: Voter Registration Day – In preparation for the upcoming Presidential election in November, non-Partisan deputies certified by the State of Wisconsin will be on hand from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. at the library to register any Wisconsin residents to vote. A valid WI driver's license or Wisconsin State ID is required. A one-page voter registration form will be available for completion on site. All forms will be submitted to the state by the deputies.
Tuesday, Sept. 30: Adventures in Stories – The Youth Services Dept. will host this storytime for families with kids ages 5-10 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. The program will feature stories you may be surprised to find were on the challenged list and a "Freedom of Expression" craft.
Wednesday, Oct. 1: Coming Together Racine Movie Night, 6-9 p.m., features a screening and discussion of "Resurrecting the Champ," the story of up-and-coming sports reporter Josh Hartnett and the boxing legend he rescues from homelessness. During his quest to resurrect Champ's story, the ambitious reporter reexamines his own life and his relationship with his family. Not recommended for children under age 17.
Thurs. - Sat., Oct. 2-4: First Amendment Film Festival, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Three intriguing documentaries about basic American rights.
*Thursday, Oct. 2: "The First Amendment Project: What's Left of Our Rights?" – A highly innovative anthology from a group of award-winning indie filmmakers. First Amendment rights are explored through headline-grabbing moments when our Constitution's integrity has been tested. Challenging viewers to examine their understanding of civil liberties, these films masterfully illustrate when unpopular expression ran against prevailing attitudes and powerful interests.
*Friday, Oct. 3: "Smothered: The Censorship Struggles of the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour" – This incredible slice of America's media and pop-culture history reveals how this groundbreaking television program became a hot bed of controversy during its broadcast days from 1967- to 1969. Tom and Dick Smothers pioneered a turning point in American television history, using friendly folk music and wholesome charm to bring a new brand of political commentary to the American public.
*Saturday, Oct. 4: "Iron Jawed Angels" – A fresh and contemporary look at a pivotal event in American history. This film tells the true story of how defiant and brilliant young activists Alice Paul and Lucy Burns took the women's suffrage movement by storm, putting their lives at risk to help American women win the right to vote.
Banned Books Week is sponsored by the American Booksellers Association, the American Booksellers Foundation for Free Expression, the American Library Association (ALA), the Association of American Publishers, the American Society of Journalists and Authors and the National Association of College Stores. The Library of Congress Center for the Book endorses it.
Many bookstores and libraries across the nation join in the celebration with displays and readings of books that have been banned or threatened throughout history. These include works ranging from the Bible to John Steinbeck's "Of Mice and Men."
Each year, the American Library Association's (ALA) Office for Intellectual Freedom receives hundreds of reports on books and other materials that were "challenged" (their removal from school or library shelves was requested). The ALA estimates the number represents only about a quarter of the actual challenges. "Most Challenged" titles include the popular "Harry Potter" series of fantasy books for children by J.K. Rowling. The series drew complaints from parents and others who believe the books promote witchcraft to children.
The challenges reported reflect a continuing concern with a wide variety of themes. Other "Most Challenged" titles include "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" by Mark Twain, for its use of language, particularly references to race; "It's Perfectly Normal," a sex education book by Robie Harris, for being too explicit, especially for children; and "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou, for the description of rape she suffered as a child.
For more information about challenged books, contact the Office for Intellectual Freedom at 800-545-2433, ext. 4223, send e-mail to oif@ala.org.
For more information about Banned Books Week programming at the Racine Public Library, call 262.636.9217 or email becky.spika@racinelibrary.info.
Monday, Sept. 29: Voter Registration Day – In preparation for the upcoming Presidential election in November, non-Partisan deputies certified by the State of Wisconsin will be on hand from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. at the library to register any Wisconsin residents to vote. A valid WI driver's license or Wisconsin State ID is required. A one-page voter registration form will be available for completion on site. All forms will be submitted to the state by the deputies.
Tuesday, Sept. 30: Adventures in Stories – The Youth Services Dept. will host this storytime for families with kids ages 5-10 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. The program will feature stories you may be surprised to find were on the challenged list and a "Freedom of Expression" craft.
Wednesday, Oct. 1: Coming Together Racine Movie Night, 6-9 p.m., features a screening and discussion of "Resurrecting the Champ," the story of up-and-coming sports reporter Josh Hartnett and the boxing legend he rescues from homelessness. During his quest to resurrect Champ's story, the ambitious reporter reexamines his own life and his relationship with his family. Not recommended for children under age 17.
Thurs. - Sat., Oct. 2-4: First Amendment Film Festival, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Three intriguing documentaries about basic American rights.
*Thursday, Oct. 2: "The First Amendment Project: What's Left of Our Rights?" – A highly innovative anthology from a group of award-winning indie filmmakers. First Amendment rights are explored through headline-grabbing moments when our Constitution's integrity has been tested. Challenging viewers to examine their understanding of civil liberties, these films masterfully illustrate when unpopular expression ran against prevailing attitudes and powerful interests.
*Friday, Oct. 3: "Smothered: The Censorship Struggles of the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour" – This incredible slice of America's media and pop-culture history reveals how this groundbreaking television program became a hot bed of controversy during its broadcast days from 1967- to 1969. Tom and Dick Smothers pioneered a turning point in American television history, using friendly folk music and wholesome charm to bring a new brand of political commentary to the American public.
*Saturday, Oct. 4: "Iron Jawed Angels" – A fresh and contemporary look at a pivotal event in American history. This film tells the true story of how defiant and brilliant young activists Alice Paul and Lucy Burns took the women's suffrage movement by storm, putting their lives at risk to help American women win the right to vote.
Banned Books Week is sponsored by the American Booksellers Association, the American Booksellers Foundation for Free Expression, the American Library Association (ALA), the Association of American Publishers, the American Society of Journalists and Authors and the National Association of College Stores. The Library of Congress Center for the Book endorses it.
Many bookstores and libraries across the nation join in the celebration with displays and readings of books that have been banned or threatened throughout history. These include works ranging from the Bible to John Steinbeck's "Of Mice and Men."
Each year, the American Library Association's (ALA) Office for Intellectual Freedom receives hundreds of reports on books and other materials that were "challenged" (their removal from school or library shelves was requested). The ALA estimates the number represents only about a quarter of the actual challenges. "Most Challenged" titles include the popular "Harry Potter" series of fantasy books for children by J.K. Rowling. The series drew complaints from parents and others who believe the books promote witchcraft to children.
The challenges reported reflect a continuing concern with a wide variety of themes. Other "Most Challenged" titles include "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" by Mark Twain, for its use of language, particularly references to race; "It's Perfectly Normal," a sex education book by Robie Harris, for being too explicit, especially for children; and "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou, for the description of rape she suffered as a child.
For more information about challenged books, contact the Office for Intellectual Freedom at 800-545-2433, ext. 4223, send e-mail to oif@ala.org.
For more information about Banned Books Week programming at the Racine Public Library, call 262.636.9217 or email becky.spika@racinelibrary.info.
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