Events

Explore the intricate world of Legend with Marie Lu as she encourages readers to look beyond the surface and reveal hidden secrets. Explore the depths of deceit, battle for power, and the lengths characters will go to unmask the Truth.…

Looking for a way to connect and enjoy a peaceful moment outdoors? Just bring your latest read and come relax in the park with fellow book lovers. It’s the perfect way to cool down after the KPL Walking Club! Registration…

You’re invited to join us online with award-winning author Rex Ogle as he talks to viewers about his struggles to navigate sixth grade as written about in his book Free Lunch. 

Instead of giving him lunch money, Rex’s mom has…

If your child is entering 4-K or Kindergarten in the fall, this program is for you. We will practice some essential skills to prepare them for school, and you will take home resources to use in the weeks before the first day.

You’re invited to a fascinating conversation with neurologist and author Pria Anand to chat about her new book The Mind Electric (forthcoming June 10, 2025).

The Electric Mind tells the stories we tell ourselves about our brains, and the…

Sign up for a 15-minute reading session with one of the certified reading education assistance dogs from Kenosha's Dogs of Endearment. 

Registration required. Call Youth and Family Services at 262-564-6150 to register, or visit the…

Delve into the fascinating world of birds through astonishing photography and clear explanations in this absorbing global guide, The Bird Book.

Birds are dinosaurs with a history going back millions of years. Our fascination with them…

Looking for a way to connect and enjoy a peaceful moment outdoors? Just bring your latest read and come relax in the park with fellow book lovers. It’s the perfect way to cool down after the KPL Walking Club! Registration is required.

Bring an appetite for sizzling drama as we discuss New York Times bestselling author Casey McQuiston's latest romantic comedy, The Pairing.

When two bisexual exes accidentally book the same European food and wine tour, they challenge each…

Learn how to master the daily grind and become shatterproof in a tumultuous world with key insights by Dr. Tasha Eurich as she talks about her newest book, Shatterproof: How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos (And why resilience alone…

Welcome to Kenosha Public Library! New and old library card holders alike can take part in a guided tour of the Southwest Library spaces. After the physical tour, we’ll sit down and take a digital tour of the mykpl website and what is…

Embrace your dark side (and your best evil laugh) and join us in conversation with Hannah Nicole Maehrer, creator of the New York Times bestselling Assistant to the Villain series.

Evie Sage didn’t mean to become the right-hand woman to…

Join us (and be ready to take notes) for an afternoon virtual conversation with communication expert Jefferson Fisher, as we chat about his book, The Next Conversation.

No matter who you’re talking to, The Next Conversation gives you…

Have you ever wondered why the English spelling of words is sometimes… well… just weird? Come on a surprisingly hilarious journey with us and author Gabe Henry through the history of the English language, while we discuss troublemakers like…

Save the date! 3rd Annual Southport Literary Fair at KPL Southwest Branch.

Watch the library website for upcoming details.

Join KPL librarians for a brief history of banned books in libraries and how librarians manage their collections of books.

New content has been added to reflect recent developments in banned books history.