Events

KPL has chosen Journey North to be our Citizen Science project for 2026. Help us reach our goal of at least 50 Kenosha participants! Brochures and participation stickers available at all branches and the bookmobile.Watch the recording…

To commemorate America’s 250th anniversary, the Kenosha Public Library invites you to share your story through the timeless act of letter writing.

Participants are welcome to share their memories and perspective on life in Kenosha. These…

Do you love a good mystery? Join us to discuss what mysteries you’ve been reading, learn about new authors, or just come listen. No specific books are designated to read.

Suitable for Adults 19+, No Registration Required. 

The whole family is invited to storytime! Come read stories, sing songs, and have fun!

Ages 5-12. Feel the sun on your face and the grass between your toes, yogis! Shake, sing, and be silly while learning basic yoga poses, mindfulness, and meditation. You should bring a towel to use as a yoga mat, as well as sunscreen and a…

Wonderful Ones Storytime is for walking one-year-olds (12-24 months) and their caregivers. This active storytime features books, rhymes, songs, and lots of movement designed specifically for young toddlers.

Workforce Navigators from the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development will be onsite to connect jobseekers with employment resources, including The Federal Bond Program and the Dislocated Worker Program. 

Ages 3-5. The science of play! Explore a variety of science, technology, engineering, art, math, and early literacy concepts. Warning: things might get messy!

Baby Storytime is for infants (0-18 months) who are not yet walking and their caregivers. Join us for books, songs, rhymes, interactive play, and FUN!

Join us after Baby Storytime for extended play and peer socialization - great for babies and grown-ups alike!

Focus on Fathers is a free monthly online lunch-and-learn series, designed for dads, and is open to all parents and caregivers. Strengthen family bonds, support your child’s emotional growth, and connect with others navigating the joys and…

If you have a hard time getting out of the house, try this unique book club over the phone. Just call in to hear the whole group! 

To register and get the call-in phone number, contact Kenosha Area Family and Aging Services (KAFASI) at…

Families with children. Always looking for the coolest rocks or fossils? Explore the many amazing rocks and fossils Lake Michigan has to offer and practice identifying them! Registration required.Due to the historic nature of the Simmons…

Bring your blanket or lawn chairs and meet us at the park! Join us under the shade near the playground for an all-ages storytime followed by playtime with bubbles, music and more! The Bookmobile will also be on-site to check out fresh…

Wonderful Ones Storytime is for walking one-year-olds (12-24 months) and their caregivers. This active storytime features books, rhymes, songs, and lots of movement designed specifically for young toddlers.

Preschool Storytime is designed for three to five-year-old children. Children enjoy 30 minutes of books, songs, fingerplays, and more during this classic storytime.

Due to the historic nature of the Simmons Library, the building is not…

Toddler Storytime is for two and three-year-old children and their caregivers. Early listening and literacy skills are developed through books, fingerplays, and songs.

Ages 5-12. Can you turn newspaper and duct tape into an outfit fit for the red carpet? Test your skills and find out if you have what it takes to be the next big design star.

Ages 5-12. Using a ping pong ball as a paintbrush, you will create an out-of-this-world work of art!

RK Chess Mates is a friendly drop-in chess gathering for players of all ages and skill levels. Chessboards are always available, so you can show up and play with other community members. Sessions focus on relaxed, self-directed open play. A…