Do you like to read scary stories? Have you ever tried writing one yourself? This is your chance! Write a bone-chilling tale of 500 words or less, fill out an entry form, and bring your story to any KPL branch. Entries will be judged based on creativity, originality and adherence to contest guidelines. Contest begins Friday, October 1st and all entries must be received by 4:00pm on Sunday, October 31st. Winners will be announced on Monday, November 8th. Entry forms will be available at any KPL branch beginning October 1st. For grades 3-5.

Click here for a downloadable Entry Form. You can also visit any information desk or the Children's Services Department for a copy.

Do you like to read scary stories? Have you ever tried writing one yourself? This is your chance! Write a bone-chilling tale of 500 words or less, fill out an entry form, and bring your story to any KPL branch. Entries will be judged based on creativity, originality and adherence to contest guidelines. Contest begins Friday, October 1st and all entries must be received by 4:00pm on Sunday, October 31st. Winners will be announced on Monday, November 8th. Entry forms will be available at any KPL branch beginning October 1st. For grades 3-5.

Click here for a downloadable Entry Form. You can also visit any information desk or the Children's Services Department for a copy.

Certified therapy teams with Kenosha’s Dogs of Endearment will provide Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.) and will serve as reading companions for children who want to practice their reading skills. Children five and older are encouraged to participate in this one-on-one program. Call (262) 564-6150 to schedule a fifteen minute reading slot. Parents/guardians will need to sign a permission slip prior to their child's session.

These beginning classes are intended for people who have basic keyboard and mouse skills, but have never used the Internet.

Seating is limited to 15 people per session. Registration is required for these classes held at the Southwest Library Computer Lab, 7979 38th Avenue. Please call 564-6130 to register for these FREE classes.
 

Not just for doll lovers. Join us once a month for a girl power hour! Drop in any time between 4:00-5:00pm for crafts, games and doll talk. Bring your doll or just bring yourself! For grades K-5.

Do you have a novel inside you? Join the Big Write-Kenosha, where you'll have 30 days in which to write and type by the seat of your pants toward a 175 page (50,000) word novel. You'll be joined in this experience by other writers in Kenosha and by many more across the country. Register for this event by visiting nanowrimo.org

This up close and personal presentation will highlight local author Mary Jo Scheibl's (writing as Casey Clifford) path to seeing her book published. She’ll discuss what motivates her, where she finds ideas, and how she brings them to life as well as how to navigate the circuitous road to publication and the need for promotion. Books will be available for purchase. For Adults.

Do you have a novel inside you? Join the Big Write-Kenosha, where you'll have 30 days in which to write and type by the seat of your pants toward a 175 page (50,000) word novel. You'll be joined in this experience by other writers in Kenosha and by many more across the country. Register for this event by visiting nanowrimo.org

Learn how to type, format, print and save a document. Also learn to use the spell-checker and the cut, copy and paste commands. This class is hands-on; familiarity with a keyboard and mouse is necessary.

Seating is limited to 15 people per session. Registration is required for these classes. Please call 564-6130 to register for these FREE classes.