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Bookmobile and Book Truck Services
Fall services run September 13 - December 17*
*No services on November 25 & 26
Find all Bookmobile stops on this Google Map
All stops are currently being serviced with the Book Truck. This schedule is not final and schedule will be updated to reflect new stops still being added.
MONDAYS
Columbus Park & Mt. Carmel, 9:30-11 AM
Southport School, 3:00-3:45 PM
Timber Ridge, 4:00-4:45 PM
TUESDAYS
Caterpillar College, 9:30-11 AM
Curtis Strange School*, 3:00-4:00 PM
Nash School, 4:30-6 PM Se habla Español
WEDNESDAYS
Wheatland School, 8:45 - 10:00 AM
A Place To Grow, 10:30 AM -12 PM
Kid's Castle, 2:30 - 4:00 PM
Strawberry Creek, 4:30-6 PM *extended time* Se habla Español
THURSDAYS
Busy Bee's Childcare, 9:30-10:30AM
St. Joseph Academdy Upper*, 11:30-1PM
Brass School*, 3:45-4:30 PM
Horizon Park, 5:15-7 PM Se habla Español
FRIDAYS
Frank School*, 11:30-1PM (resumes Sept 24)
Rec Plex, 2:30-4:00 PM (resumes Sept 24)
SATURDAYS
HarborMarket (corner of 56th St. & 2nd Ave); 9 AM - 1 PM *vehicle will vary*
Kenosha Public Library Bookmobile and Outreach services will be closed for all services on November 25 & 26 . Outreach services will be canceled National Weather Service severe weather warnings. Should weather conditions or mechanical failure force cancellation of any stop, due dates will be adjusted accordingly to prevent overdue fines. Patrons may request to pick up holds at the Northside branch same day.
School and Family Outreach Services
Teacher & Schools:
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Teacher Cards: Your teacher card will allow you to check out an unlimited number of items for six weeks, and you can renew any of the items for another six weeks if there are no other patron holds. Please register with your school issued email address.
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Virtual Visits: Virtual visits by the Early Literacy Librarian (appropriate for ages 0-5) or School Aged Librarian
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Bi-Weekly Materials: Bi-weekly library delivery: an assortment of fiction and non-fiction reading materials
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Assignment Requests: One-time materials request for assignment specific materials (i.e. biographies, voting)
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Digital Resources: We offer a very robust digital library: https://www.mykpl.info/digitallibrary
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Free access to TeachingBooks.net via WI Badgerlink: https://www.teachingbooks.net/
Easy online teacher request form here: https://tinyurl.com/y6z74nh5
Kids & Families:
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Curbside & Library pick-up: Any KPL cardholder can place holds by phone or online. Library staff will pull items for easy and convenient pick up. Youth Services 564-6150 & Adult Service 564-6130.
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Bag of 10: Mix it up and get a custom bag filled with movies, books, or music. The possibilities are endless! Personalized bags are available for patrons of all ages. Youth Services 564-6150 & Adult Service 564-6130.
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Family Reading Club: We choose a book, provide the copies to borrow, & lead a discussion, 564-6150.
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Developmental Toy collection: Ignite learning through play!
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Library of Things: Board games, cake pans, tablets, electronics and more!
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Digital Services: eBooks and audiobooks https://wplc.overdrive.com/library/kids/ & https://www.hoopladigital.com/
brainfuse Get online homework help, writing lab assistance, test prep, video lessons, and study tools for all ages. Library card required: https://www.lakeshores.lib.wi.us/brainfuse/login.pl
Important Information
- Patrons can place holds on all SHARE catalog materials for pick up at the Bookmobile. It's so easy and convenient, ask a KPL staff member for assistance.
- Items checked out at the KPL Bookmobile can be returned to any KPL Branch or SHARE Library location.
- Should weather conditions or mechanical failure force cancellation of any stop, due dates will be adjusted accordingly to prevent overdue fines.
- Emergency cancellations are announced on the Kenosha Public Library website and Facebook page.
- If a school or preschool is closed for any reason, the scheduled stop will be canceled.
- If you have any questions, call the bookmobile office at (262) 564-6190.