Showing posts with label Mobile Library. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mobile Library. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Tuesday, May 24: Mobile Library Closed for Repairs

The Racine Public Library's Mobile Library is experiencing technical problems and will not be in service on Tuesday, May 24. Depending on the nature of the problem and the length of time it takes to make repairs, the Mobile Library may be out of service additional days. Patrons who normally use the Mobile Library are advised to call the Adult Services Department, 262-636-9217, for an update before planning a visit to the Mobile Library.

Materials due at the Mobile Library while it is out of service will be renewed, and fines will not be charged.

Monday, May 23, 2011

Monday, May 23: Mobile Library Closed for Repairs

The Racine Public Library's Mobile Library is experiencing technical problems and will not be in service on Monday, May 23. Depending on the nature of the problem and the length of time it takes to make repairs, the Mobile Library may be out of service additional days. Patrons who normally use the Mobile Library are advised to call the Adult Services Department, 262-636-9217, for an update before planning a visit to the Mobile Library.

Materials due at the Mobile Library while it is out of service will be renewed, and fines will not be charged.

Monday, April 4, 2011

Celebrate National Library Week, April 11 - 16 with the Racine Public Library

Join the Racine Public Library for a week of special events and programs in celebration of the American Library Association's National Library Week, April 11-16, 2011.

In appreciation for the community's support of its public library services, the Racine Public Library will extend amnesty to anyone with overdue items during National Library Week. Materials returned by Saturday, April 16 will accrue no fines.

To celebrate the public library as a source of open discussion, entertainment and education, the library will host several exciting events during the week:

Friends of the Library Members-Only Booksale - Saturday, April 9 from 11am-4pm
Members of the Friends of the Library are invited to peruse a growing selection of gently used and new books being offered in this private sale. The general public is invited to the library's ongoing book sale in the lobby. Membership fees for the Racine Public Library's Friends of the Library is $10 for an individual and $15 for a family. The Friends of the Library have provided the library with many valuable programs, services and specialty materials over the years. They also serve as advocates for state and county funding, and for promotion of library events. For more information on how to become a member contact the library at 262.636.9170.

Walk-a-Book Event: "Is There a Monster In My Bathtub?" - April 12-15
The library, in partnership with the Racine Community Foundation and the Runzheimer Foundation, will host a 2011 Walk-a-Book Exhibit entitled "Is There a Monster In My Bathtub?". The exhibit will be open for viewing Tuesday-Thursday from 9am-8pm and Friday from 11a-4pm.

The Walk-a-Book is a unique exhibit in which area artists have created illustrative artwork to accompany a children's adventure story written by local artist/author Jeff Levonian. Visitors to the exhibit walk the story while viewing each artists original illustrative piece.

Color photographs of each artist's illustrative work have been compiled along with the story text to create a unique collaborative collector's book. Copies of the book will also be available for sale at the Racine Public Library after April 15. Proceeds benefit the Racine County Food Bank and the Racine Public Library.

The event will conclude with a reception and art auction on Friday, April 15 from 5:30-8:00 pm at the Racine Public Library. The event is open to the public.

The Walk-a-Book project is being funded by the Racine Community Foundation and the Runzheimer Foundation. Artists participating in the exhibit are Robert W. Andersen, Timothy Carls, Doug DeVinny, Tammy Easton, David Guara, GD Helding, David V Holmes, Karen Johnson, Ed Kalke, Camela Langendorf, Jeff Levonian, Tony Macias, Alex Mandli Jr, Paul Miller Sr, Mary Mollerskov, Lyle S Peters, Bill (Bee) Reid, Sherri L Shaver, and Jeffrey Shawhan.

Take Back The Night - Thursday, April 14, 5-7pm
You might not know this about victims of sexual assault; they might not ever tell you: 1 in 3 women and 1 in 6 men will be a victim of sexual assault at some point in their lives. Whether or not we are aware of it, we interact with survivors of sexual assault every day. Sexual Assault Services (SAS), in partnership with Olympia Brown Unitarian Universalist Church and the Racine Public Library, invite you to take a stand against sexual violence and support those who have been sexually assaulted.

SAS will be hosting Racine County's 8th Annual Take Back the Night begin at 5 p.m. at the Racine Public Library, 75 Seventh St, with presentations by guest speakers, the Survivor Speak Out, and the display of the Stars of Courage project. From there, the event will move by awareness march to Olympia Brown Unitarian Universalist Church, 625 College Ave., for refreshments and the Clothesline Project exhibit.

The event is free and open to all community members. The Stars of Courage Project represents every survivor supported by Sexual Assault Services during the past 12 years and the Clothesline Project is a collection of T-shirts created by survivors and support people giving them a silent voice.

If you are interested in volunteering at Take Back the Night, making a donation, or becoming a Volunteer Advocate for Sexual Assault Services, please contact Katy at (262) 619-1634 or kadler28@lsswis.org.


Classical Guitarist Peter Fletcher Concert - April 16, 2-3pm
The library celebrates the return of award-winning New York classical guitarist and recording artist Peter Fletcher with a free performance open to the public. Seating is available on a first come/first served basis.

This concert will feature selections from Fletcher's 2008 CD release on Tower Hill Records: Music of the Baroque. Other repertoire will include Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring from Cantata No. 147 as well as the Chaconne in D minor by J. S. Bach; Usher-Waltz, an unusual and intense piece by Russian guitarist and composer Nikita Koshkin; two works from Maurice Ravel's exquisite Mother Goose Suite, and music of Weiss, Albeniz, Villa-Lobos Ponce, Reusner, and Grieg.

The program will culminate with Koyunbaba, by composer/guitarist Carlo Domeniconi. This is one of the most unique and exciting works in the classical guitar repertoire.

Peter Fletcher began guitar study at the age of seven under classical guitar instructor, John Sutherland. In December, 1983, he made his formal debut at the age of fifteen under the auspices of The Brasstown Concert Association in North Carolina. Wrote the critic of The Cherokee Scout, "He has technical facility but what one remembers about his playing is the nuances, the poetical phrasing, dynamic and tonal changes, his harmonics, his cadences."
Fletcher has studied extensively with world renowned classical guitarists such as Jose Tomas, David Leisner, David Russell, Oscar Ghiglia and Pepe Romero. He made his New York Debut at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall in February 2007, and returned in March 2009.

Culver's Library Contest: April 11-16
The library will once again join the Wisconsin Library Association Foundation and Culver's Restaurants in the "Create Your Own Story" coloring campaign for children 11 and under. This is the 15th consecutive year local Culver's restaurants in Wisconsin have sponsored this event, encouraging children to read and celebrate their favorite book characters.

Children can enter the coloring event by picking up drawing sheets from the Racine Public Library's Youth Services Department or from the Mobile Library, or by downloading and printing a copy from the library's website at racinelibrary.info beginning April 11. Children are encouraged to draw characters from a book that they would like to meet at the library. Every child who completes a drawing will receive a "Be Our Guest" coupon for a free single scoop of frozen custard from Culver's and will be entered into a random drawing to win an additional prize of a free Team Scoopie Kids meal coupon and surprise gifts. Coloring sheet entries should be turned in to the Racine Public Library or Mobile Library by Friday, April 16. Final drawing will be announced Monday, April 18.

For more information about any of the library's programs and events, call 262.636.9245 or visit the Racine Public Library at 75 Seventh Street, the Mobile Library at various stops in the city, or the library's website at www.racinelibrary.info.

The library is open to the public Monday through Thursday, 9am to 8pm; Friday and Saturday, 11am to 4pm. A Mobile Library schedule is available at http://www.racinelibrary.info/PDFS/Fall.Winter%202010%20Descriptions%20Front.pdf

The library is located at 75 Seventh St. in downtown Racine.

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Library to Close Due to Snow at 4pm Tuesday, February 1; Remain Closed Through Wednesday, February 2nd

The Racine Public Library, 75 Seventh St, and the Mobile Library will be closed due to snow at 4:00 PM on Tuesday, February 1, 2011 and will remain closed through Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011. No materials will be due on Wednesday, February 2, 2011. Main library materials due on that date will be extended to Thursday, February 3; Mobile Library materials will be due Wednesday, February 9, 2011.

Classes and story times scheduled for Tuesday evening and Wednesday, including the Community Resource Center, have been canceled.

For more information and to place holds on materials, visit the library's website at www.racinelibrary.info .

For more information, please contact Jessica MacPhail at 262.636.9252 or jessica.macphail@racinelibrary.info .

Friday, December 17, 2010

Mobile Library Closed for Holidays

The Racine Public Library's Mobile Library will not be in service December 19, 2010 through January 2, 2011. Materials due during this time period will be automatically renewed and fines will not be charged. Any materials on hold that become available during that time may be picked up at the Main Library, 75 Seventh St. The Mobile Library will resume its normal schedule on Monday, January 3, 2011.

Contact the Racine Public Library at 262.636.9217 or the Mobile Library at 262.939.2264 for more information.

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Tuesday, July 20: Mobile Library Out of Service

The Mobile Library will be out of service today, Tuesday, July 20. Patrons who normally use the Mobile Library are advised to call the Adult Services Department, 262-636-9217, for an update before planning a visit to the Mobile Library.

Materials due at the Mobile Library while it is out of service will be renewed, and fines will not be charged.

Friday, July 16, 2010

Friday, July 16 - Monday, July 19: Mobile Library Out of Service

The Racine Public Library's Mobile Library is experiencing technical problems and will out of service Friday, July 16-Monday, July 19. Depending on the nature of the problem and the length of time it takes to make repairs, the Mobile Library may be out of service additional days. Patrons who normally use the Mobile Library are advised to call the Adult Services Department, 262-636-9217, for an update before planning a visit to the Mobile Library.

Materials due at the Mobile Library while it is out of service will be renewed, and fines will not be charged.

Friday, June 18, 2010

Mobile Library Out of Service

The Racine Public Library's Mobile Library will be out of service for the remainder of today, Friday, June 18, 2010. Patrons who wish to use the Mobile Library on Saturday, July 19, should contact the library to determine if service will be available. Information about the unit's status will also be displayed on the library's website at www.racinelibrary.info. Material due at the Mobile Library for the days out of service has been renewed. Questions and requests for information may be directed to 262.636.9217.

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Monday, May 24 - Wednesday, May 26: Mobile Library Closed for Routine Maintenance

The Racine Public Library's Mobile Library will not be in service May 24 - 26, 2010 in order to conduct routine maintenance. Materials due during this time period will be automatically renewed and fines will not be charged. The Mobile Library will resume its normal schedule on Thursday, May 27, 2010.

Contact the Racine Public Library at 262.636.9241 or the Mobile Library at 262.939.2264 for more information.

Thursday, March 4, 2010

Mobile Library Out of Service

The Racine Public Library's Mobile Library continues to be out of service through Thursday, March 4 and possibly longer. Patrons who wish to use the Mobile Library should contact the library at 232.636.9217 to determine if service will be available. Information about the unit's status will also be displayed on the library's website at www.racinelibrary.info. Material due at the Mobile Library for the days out of service has been renewed for one week. Questions and requests for information may be directed to 262.636.9217.

Monday, March 1, 2010

Monday, March 1: Mobile Library Out of Service

The Racine Public Library's Mobile Library will be out of service Monday, March 1 and Tuesday, March 2. Patrons who wish to use the Mobile Library on Wednesday, March 3 are advised to please call ahead at 636-9241. Materials due at the Mobile Library for the days out of service will be renewed.

Thursday, February 25, 2010

Thursday, February 25: Mobile Library Out of Service

The Racine Public Library's Mobile Library will be out of service for the remainder of Thursday, February 25 and all of Friday, February 26. Patrons who wish to use the Mobile Library on Saturday, February 27 should contact the library on Friday afternoon to determine if service will be available. Information about the unit's status will also be displayed on the library's website at www.racinelibrary.info. Material due at the Mobile Library for the days out of service has been renewed. Questions and requests for information may be directed to 262.636.9217.

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Mobile closing at 2:00

The Mobile Library will be closing at 2:00 today because of poor road conditions. All items due back on the Mobile today have been changed to February 16th.

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Mobile Library Closed for Routine Maintenance

The Racine Public Library's Mobile Library will not be in service Dec. 24-Jan. 3 in order to conduct routine maintenance. Materials due during this time period will be automatically renewed and fines will not be charged. The Mobile Library will resume its normal schedule on Monday, Jan. 4, 2010.

Contact the Racine Public Library at 262.636.9241 or the Mobile Library at 262.939.2264 for more information.

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Mobile Library Fall/Winter Schedule

The Racine Public Library's Mobile Library began its Fall/Winter neighborhood service schedule effective Sept. 8, 2009. The traveling library will make the following stops throughout Racine:

MONDAY
11:00-12:00 5625 Washington Ave. Parking Lot of Little Saints Daycare

1:00-1:30 5000 Graceland Blvd. Imperial Apartments

2:00-4:30 4 Mile & Douglas Ave. Green Tree Shopping Center (North End)

5:30-6:30 1950 Taylor Ave. Lee's Hardware Parking Lot

6:45-7:45 Drexel & Delaware Next to Greencrest Park

TUESDAY
11:00-12:00 N. Wisconsin & Kewaunee St. John's & St. Joseph's Schools

1:00-2:00 Hwy 31 & Hwy 20 NW Corner Strip Mall , near Starbucks

2:30-4:30 South Park in Sturtevant Mt. Pleasant Ave. between 93rd & 95th

5:30-6:15 7130 Spring St. Roma Lodge Parking Lot

6:45-7:45 Georgetown Parking lot off Taylor Ave., West of Meachem

WEDNESDAY
10.30-11:30 Hayes & Washington Behind Bendsten's Bakery

12.30-1:30 3101 Drexel Ave. St. Lucy's School, East side behind school

2:00-3:00 Regency Point 2406 S. Green Bay Rd.

3:30-4:30 Chicago & Dombrowski On Dombrowski West of Chicago St.

5:30-6:30 Virginia & Kinzie Next to Racine Christian School

6:45-7:45 Western Village Hwy 20 & Emmertsen

THURSDAY
1:00-7:00 Shorecrest N. End of Shopping Center on 3 Mile Rd & Erie

FRIDAY
11:00-5:00 Hwy 31 & Spring St. Southeast Corner of Pick'N'Save Parking Lot

SATURDAY
9:00-11:00 Wright & Perry South Side of Wright Ave, East of Perry

12:00-1:30 Franksville US Bank on Hwy K

For more information about Mobile Library services, hours, or locations please call the Mobile Library at 262.939.2264 or the Adult Services Dept at 262.636.9217.

Thursday, May 21, 2009

Racine Public Library Mobile Library Summer Schedule

The Racine Public Library's Mobile Library begins its summer schedule on Monday, June 8, 2009. For more information about stops nearest your neighborhood consult the following schedule or contact the Main Library at 262.636.9217 and Mobile Library at 262.939.2264. Information may also be found on the Racine Public Library's website at www.racinelibrary.info.

MONDAY

11:00-12:00 5625 Washington Ave., Little Saints Daycare

1:00-1:30 5000 Graceland Blvd. Imperial Apartments

2:00-4:30 4 Mile & Douglas Ave., Green Tree Shopping Center

5:30-6:30 1950 Taylor Ave., Lee's Hardware

6:45-7:45 Drexel & Delaware, Greencrest Park

TUESDAY

11:00-12:00 2200 Blaine Avenue, Humble Park

1:00-2:00 Hwy 31 & Hwy 20, Starbucks

2:30-4:30 Mt. Pleasant Ave. between 93rd & 95th in Sturtevant, South Park

5:30-6:15 7130 Spring St., Roma Lodge

6:45-7:45 Taylor Ave. in Georgetown

WEDNESDAY

10.30-11:30 Hayes & Washington Ave., Bendsten's Bakery

12.30-1:30 Arthur & Kinzie, Fratt School

2:00-3:00 2406 S. Green Bay Rd, Regency Point

3:30-4:30 Chicago & Dombrowski

5:30-6:30 Virginia & Kinzie, Racine Christian School

6:45-7:45 Hwy 20 & Emmersten, Western Village

THURSDAY

1:00-7:00 3 Mile Rd & Erie, Shorecrest Shopping Center

FRIDAY

11:00-5:00 Hwy 31 & Spring St, Pick'N'Save

SATURDAY


9:00-11:00 Wright & Perry

12:00-1:30 Hwy K Franksville, US Bank

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Wednesday, January 28: Mobile Library Out of Service

The Racine Public Library's Mobile Library is experiencing technical problems and will not be in service January 28-30, 2009. Depending on the nature of the problem and the length of time it takes to make repairs, the Mobile Library may be out of service additional days. Patrons who normally use the Mobile Library are advised to call the Adult Services Department, 262-636-9217, for an update before planning a visit to the Mobile Library.

Materials due at the Mobile Library while it is out of service will be renewed, and fines will not be charged.

Thursday, December 18, 2008

MOBILE LIBRARY TO CLOSE FOR TWO WEEKS

The Racine Public Library's Mobile Library will be closed Monday, December 22, 2008 through Friday, January 2, 2009. Service will resume on Saturday, January 3, 2009.

No materials will be due during the two week closure.

Visit the library anytime at (www.racinelibrary.info ) to renew your materials, reserve titles, suggest new items the library should purchase, download free audio books, videos, or electronic books, use BadgerLink to conduct research in thousands of full-text newspapers and magazines (print out the results at home), and ask a librarian for help using the AskAway online chat service.

Monday, October 13, 2008

Mobile Library Out of Service Portion of the day Wednesday, October 15, 2008

The Racine Public Library's Mobile Library will be out of service for a portion of the day on Wednesday, October 15, 2008. Depending on the length of time it takes to make repairs, the Mobile Library may resume service for stops scheduled later in the day. Patrons who normally use the Mobile Library are advised to call the Adult Services Department, 262-636-9217, for an update before planning a visit to the Mobile Library.

Materials due at the Mobile Library while it is out of service will be renewed, and fines will not be charged.

Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Tuesday, August 26: Racine Public Library Mobile Service Resumes

The Racine Public Library's Mobile Library, out of service due to generator problems, will resume its normal schedule on Tuesday, Aug. 26 beginning with the stop at Imperial Apartments, 5000 Graceland Blvd., at 2:00 p.m.

Questions and requests for information may be directed to the Mobile Library at 262.939.2264 or to the Main Library at 262.636.9217.