Racine & Me: Color Our World Summer Reading Program and more at Racine Public Library
RACINE, WI (CBS 58) -- There's a lot of fun happening this summer at the Racine Public Library! Nick Demske is the Executive Director of the library and joined us with the details of their upcoming programs.
On March 31, 2025, all Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) employees were placed on administrative leave, with access to their work systems blocked. This action puts crucial services at risk across the country—and especially here in Wisconsin. Federal law requires IMLS to provide support to public libraries, but that support is currently only guaranteed through September 2025. Libraries are crucial for education, digital resources, job support, and community connection. Help ensure their future by supporting continued funding. We invite anyone who benefits from Wisconsin’s libraries to write a postcard to join in the campaign supporting all 467 public libraries in Wisconsin. Look for postcards at the Racine Public Library’s service stations and Bookmobile, or at your nearest Wisconsin library, to send a message to your federal elected officials. Simply write about why your library is important to you, then drop your postcard in the box on our second-floor central desk. Please submit postcards by July 15. Learn more at MyWisconsinLibrary.org.
Color Our World Summer Reading Program 2025 Sunday, June 1 through Sunday, Aug. 31 • All Ages For summer of 2025, embark on a journey of art and creativity, celebrating the myriad ways in which art enriches our lives. Join in art-themed reading challenges — we have one for kids, teens, adults, and an all-ages STEAM challenge — and participate in colorful activities throughout the summer. Those who complete their challenges will be entered to win prizes such as gift cards to pottery studios, a Kindle Fire, and more. A couple upcoming Color Our World programs include: Teacup Gardening: Craft & Chat — Color Our World Summer Reading Program 2025 Thursday, July 10 • 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Craft & Chat is the second Thursday of every month unless noted, indefinitely The Community Room - Adult Services, 2nd Floor Adults • Registration Required: https://forms.gle/Dzq65878kqkdWcPG8 Limited to 10. For today's Craft & Chat, cultivate a dreamy miniature garden in a teacup. Painted Greetings: Craft & Chat — Color Our World Summer Reading Program 2025 Thursday, August 14 • 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Craft & Chat is the second Thursday of every month unless noted, indefinitely The Community Room - Adult Services, 2nd Floor Adults • Registration Required: https://forms.gle/E2T7htzyiwVExMDv9 Limited to 10. For today's Craft & Chat, bestow colorful well-wishes upon friends or family with a hand-painted greeting card. View our complete calendar of summer reading activities at RacineLibrary.info/ColorOurWorld. Color Our World is sponsored by the Friends of the Racine Public Library.
Summer Scares 2025 Sunday, June 1 through Sunday, Aug. 31 • Tweens (Grades 6+), Teens & Adults Give witness to all things dark and spooky this summer for our fifth anniversary of Summer Scares. Join us for book discussions, crafts inspired by the readings, scary movie nights. One of our upcoming Summer Scares events is an author visit with Chad Lewis: Author Visits: Chad Lewis Presents "Wisconsin Circus Legends and Lore" — Summer Scares 2025 Thursday, July 10 • 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Teens & Adults • No Registration: What legends and folklore lurk in the shadows of the Greatest Show on Earth? From phantom elephants to creepy superstitions, this session will make all your days circus days. Learn tonight about the numerous circuses started in Wisconsin — enough that some consider Wisconsin the home of the circus. Presented by Chad Lewis, author, lecturer and researcher of the strange and unusual. To view all our 2025 Summer Scares activities, visit RacineLibrary.info/SummerScares25. Summer Scares is a national program facilitated by the Horror Writers Association, in partnership with Booklist, Book Riot, iREAD, and NoveList. Racine Public Library's 2025 session of Summer Scares is sponsored by the Friends of the Racine Public Library.
LinkedIn Learning Labs Wednesday, July 2 & 23, Aug. 6 & 27 • 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. The Innovation Lab - 2nd Floor Adults • Registration Required: Limited to 10 per class. Did you know that your library card gives you access to free online classes? You can use LinkedIn Learning to learn about tech, business, creative arts, and more. Today's open lab will teach you how to use LinkedIn Learning and sign up for classes. No supplies are needed; we will provide computers for attendees to use.