Racine Public Library Innovation Lab
Learn, create and innovate at the Racine Public Library’s Innovation Lab. Stop by for our classes and open lab hours to learn various tech skills, from using a computer to 3D printing.
Everything in the Lab is free for community members of all ages to use. A library card is not required.
Innovation Lab Hours:
- January through May: Every second Monday of the month, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- June through August: Every Monday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- September through December: Every second Monday of the month, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- All year round: During Innovation Lab programs
Outside of open hours, try requesting a 3D print or engraving to pick up, or ask about our tech help appointments.
Audio and Podcasting Studio Hours:
Our audio and podcasting studio is a soundproofed recording studio located in the Innovation Lab. We’re open for you to learn and explore during the following times.
- January through May: Every second Monday of the month, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- June through August: Every Monday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- September through December: Every second Monday of the month, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
3D Printing
Print plastic, three-dimensional objects from our 3D printers.
Virtual and Augmented Reality
Wear the headset to visit lifelike, virtual worlds or interact with holograms displayed in the real world.
Robotics
Use our robots to learn coding, explore engineering and solve problems in new ways. We have cars, drones, orbs, blocks and more.
Coding
We teach kids to code using digital apps, robots and more.
Cubelet robot car and littleBits images from Wikimedia Commons, edited by Racine Public Library, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic.