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Articles and posts by the staff and community of the Racine Public Library.
Farewell to a Dedicated Director

Farewell to a Dedicated Director

After two and a half years with the Racine Public Library, Angela Zimmermann has resigned from her position as the executive director. In her resignation on Thursday, July 27, she...

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The Renovation Is Now Complete

The Renovation Is Now Complete

The renovation is the culmination of a construction project that began in April 2022, after nearly a year of planning and many more years of hopeful conversations. Other than an aesthetic refresh to the second floor more than 10 years ago, this is the most dramatic update the library’s current building has seen since its expansion over 30 years ago.

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Getting Started at the Racine Public Library

Getting Started at the Racine Public Library

Your library card gives you access to so many resources, services and items for checkout. From free online courses, to checking out a record player, or notary services and fun programs, a library card opens the door to thousands of possibilities.

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Going Beyond Books

Going Beyond Books

Whenever someone’s about to try a new activity, hobby or DIY project, I strongly recommend checking the shelves of the Beyond Books Collection before buying new supplies.

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The Library, My Safe Place — Guest Post

The Library, My Safe Place — Guest Post

While I no longer look through a card catalog to find the Dewey Decimal number of the book I’m searching for, one thing that has never changed is how much I love the library and how big an impact it has on my life.

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