Events

Visit our Northside branch lobby to travel through the evolution of the library and our branches, from inception to present day. With a special focus on our historic Gilbert M. Simmons and Uptown Libraries, featuring original design plans,…

This take home creative writing challenge is for anyone who can roll a dice! We provide the dice and writing prompts. You write a story and submit for a chance to win prizes from local businesses. Dice and rules are available to pick up at…

Calling all poets!  Write us up to 20 lines of poetry about an object with a story to tell, and you could win!

Who is eligible to enter?Anyone who lives in Kenosha County or has a current SHARE library card. The Kenosha Public Library…

Whether you are a seasoned writer or a first-time author this is the workshop for you! Stop by to learn new tips and tricks and have time to write in the presence of other writers.

Toddler storytime is for walking one and two-year-old children and their caregivers. Early listening and literacy skills are developed during 20 minutes of books, fingerplays, and songs. 

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!

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.

You can't pour from an empty cup. Meet with a representative from Kenosha County Public Health’s Maternal Child Health Program and focus on your own wellbeing while your little one socializes during Baby Buddies Playtime.

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

Bring your favorite snacks and join us in the Teen Space for an afternoon movie!

Explore robots and nanobots and discover how small real robots can be. Plus, design a robot toy from recycled materials.

Due to the historic nature of the Simmons Library, the building is not equipped with a ramp for entrance. This event…

Come talk with people who love fantasy and science fiction as much as you do! Tell us what you’ve been reading and discover other titles and authors. No specific books are designated to read.

Let’s make ALL the things! Come on out to DIY, chat and reap the many benefits of crafting - stress relief, dexterity, and a sense of accomplishment, not to mention having something to take home with you. These sessions are curated for…

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

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.

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!

Learn a handful of words in German, as well as a little bit about Germany. We’ll also enjoy a German snack and try our hand at a famous German art style.

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.

To request a virtual appointment, fill out a legal advice intake form. You will be contacted soon after to set a date and time.Free legal advice appointments are geared towards individuals looking to navigate the civil court system pro se.…