Library brings films, poetry, storytelling to JavaVino

Foreign films, poetry and children's storytelling programs will be offered by the Racine Public Library at JavaVino, 424 Main St.

• Foreign Film Series – Free screenings on the second Saturday of each month begin at 5 p.m. JavaVino offers appetizers, wine and coffee for purchase during the film.The following films will be shown for August-November.

August 9 – Her Name is Sabine – France – Directed by Sandrine Bonnaire
Sept. 13 – Hawaii, Oslo – Norway – Directed by Erik Poppe
Oct. 11 – Arranged – USA (Jewish/Muslim Culture) - Directed by Stefan
Schaefer, Diane Crespo
Nov. 8 – Dreams of Dust – France (Nigerian Culture) – Directed by Burkina Faso

These films are not rated, and the Racine Public Library is unable to recommend them for children under age 17.

• Teen and adult poetry – Poetry Roundtable is held on the third Thursday from 7-9 p.m., focusing on contemporary American poetry and a different poet at each meeting. The next Poetry Roundtable will be on the fourth Thursday, Aug. 28. Visit the library's Poetry Roundtable webpage for information about each month's selected poet. Roundtable events are free and drop-ins are welcome, but space is limited and advance registration is recommended. Call the Library at 262.636.9217. Poetry Roundtable is facilitated by Nick Demske.

• Storytelling – Families of children ages 8 and younger are invited to spend the first and third Saturday mornings from September through November with storytellers Library at JavaVino. The next Saturday Stories will be held Sept. 6 and 20 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. and will feature storytelling with a simple craft. Enjoy a relaxing morning of breakfast fun with your children. This is a free event and no registration is necessary.