Events Calendar

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Fiction Writers Group 12:30pm - 4:00pm Northside Northside Activities Room A Age Group: Adult Program Type: Club, Workshop, Description Are you working on a novel and need some motivation? Join fellow writers in a guided “write-in” session. Our meetings start with a short presentation, followed by open time for everyone to work on their own writing....	Wonderful Ones Storytime 9:30am - 10:00am Northside Northside Storytime Room (Activities Room B) Age Group: Toddler One Program Type: Storytime Description Wonderful Ones storytime is for active one-year-olds (12-24 months) and their caregivers. Children enjoy 20 minutes of books, songs, manipulatives, and rhymes, with an emphasis on repetition for their developing minds.... Preschool Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Simmons Simmons Stocker Children's Room Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Storytime Description 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.... Toddler Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Northside Northside Storytime Room (Activities Room B) Age Group: Toddler Program Type: Storytime Description 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. ... Kenosha County Library System Board Meeting 5:00pm - 6:00pm Southwest Southwest Conference Room What's K-Poppin' (Grades 6-12) 5:00pm - 6:00pm Southwest Southwest Activities Room B Age Group: Teen Program Type: Club Description From BTS to BLACKPINK, Korean Pop has taken over the world. Join us for Korean snacks, K-Dramas, and dancing along to your favorite K-Pop videos. ... Triple P: Positive Parenting Program 6:00pm - 8:00pm Triple P: Positive Parenting Program 6:00pm - 8:00pm Dec 2, 2019 Northside Northside Activities Room A Age Group: Adult, Family, Program Type: Class Description Attend one or all three sessions to learn tips on dealing with disobedience, developing bedtime routines, managing aggression, and other topics.... Triple P: Positive Parenting Program - Child Activity Room 6:00pm - 8:00pm Triple P: Positive Parenting Program - Child Activity Room 6:00pm - 8:00pm Dec 2, 2019 Northside Northside Storytime Room (Activities Room B) Age Group: Family, Kids, Program Type: Special Event Triple P: Positive Parenting Program - Dinner Room 6:00pm - 8:00pm Triple P: Positive Parenting Program - Dinner Room 6:00pm - 8:00pm Dec 2, 2019 Northside Northside Conference Room Age Group: Adult, Family, Program Type: Class Toddler Storytime 6:30pm - 7:00pm Southwest Southwest Storytime Room Age Group: Toddler Program Type: Storytime Description 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. ...	Wonderful Ones Storytime 9:30am - 10:00am Southwest Southwest Storytime Room Age Group: Toddler One Program Type: Storytime Description Wonderful Ones storytime is for active one-year-olds (12-24 months) and their caregivers. Children enjoy 20 minutes of books, songs, manipulatives, and rhymes, with an emphasis on repetition for their developing minds.... Infant Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Southwest Southwest Storytime Room Age Group: Infant Program Type: Storytime Description Infant storytime is for infants (0-12 months) who are not yet walking and their caregivers. Join us for 15 minutes of books, songs, and rhymes, followed by 15 minutes of interactive play. ... Kenosha Kitchen: Tiny Food Party (Grades 6-12, registration required) 5:30pm - 6:30pm Registration Required Kenosha Kitchen: Tiny Food Party (Grades 6-12, registration required) 5:30pm - 6:30pm Dec 3, 2019 Southwest Southwest Activities Room AB Age Group: Teen Program Type: Class Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 Description Hermit crabs, baby feet, sea monkeys...what do they all have in common? They’re all so tiny and cute! Tiny things are adorable, so we’re making tiny foods for you to taste! Registration required.... Estate Planning (Retirement Classroom) 6:00pm - 7:00pm Northside Northside Activities Room A Age Group: Adult Program Type: Class Description Estate Planning 101 is a class designed to answer questions including: What happens to our life savings when we die? What type of legacy do we want to leave? What is the difference between a Will, Revocable Trust, and Irrevocable Trust?... Family Trivia Night (for families with children) 6:00pm - 7:30pm Family Trivia Night (for families with children) 6:00pm - 7:30pm Dec 3, 2019 Simmons Simmons Stocker Children's Room Age Group: Family Program Type: Special Event Description Does your family have a wealth of knowledge? Do you love family game night? Then you won’t want to miss this! Round one will pit family against family. In round two, kids will strive for victory over the grown-ups.... Preschool Storytime 6:30pm - 7:00pm Southwest Southwest Storytime Room Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Storytime Description 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. ...	Music for Munchkins 10:00am - 11:00am Southwest Southwest Activities Room AB Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Music Description Boogie down in this fun music and movement program for preschoolers and their caregivers! We will explore up and down, stretching and jumping, clapping and singing, and rhythm and tempo. ... Preschool Storytime 11:00am - 11:30am Northside Northside Storytime Room (Activities Room B) Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Storytime Description 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. ... Preschool Party 11:30am - 12:00pm Northside Northside Activities Room A Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Open House, Storytime, LEGOs @ the Library (Grades K-5) 4:00pm - 5:00pm Southwest Southwest Activities Room A Age Group: School Age Program Type: Club Description Build with LEGOs and display your creation at the library. Best for ages 5 and up. ... Teen Tech Time (Grades 6-12) 5:00pm - 6:00pm Northside Northside Activities Room A Age Group: Teen Program Type: Open House Description Play with the latest tech that the library has to offer! Try out Augmented Reality, the Adobe App Suite, our 3D Printer, and other exciting new technology. Tech offerings may differ each session. ... Chess Night at the Library 6:30pm - 8:00pm Southwest Southwest Activities Room AB Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Club Description Check out chess at the Library with the Kenosha Chess Association! Everyone is welcome: beginners and experts, seniors and youngsters (kids under 9 must be accompanied by an adult)....	Kidding Around Yoga Jr. (Ages 3-4, registration required) 9:30am - 10:15am Registration Required Kidding Around Yoga Jr. (Ages 3-4, registration required) 9:30am - 10:15am Dec 5, 2019 Southwest Southwest Activities Room AB Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Class Registration Required Seats Remaining: 14 Description Shake, sing, and be silly while learning basic yoga poses, mindfulness, and meditation! Kidding Around Yoga (KAY) is a fun and engaging practice for young yogis.... Toddler Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Southwest Southwest Storytime Room Age Group: Toddler Program Type: Storytime Description 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. ... Infant Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Northside Northside Storytime Room (Activities Room B) Age Group: Infant Program Type: Storytime Description Infant storytime is for infants (0-12 months) who are not yet walking and their caregivers. Join us for 15 minutes of books, songs, and rhymes, followed by 15 minutes of interactive play. ... Toddler Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Southwest Southwest Storytime Room Age Group: Toddler Program Type: Storytime Description 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. ... Midday Movie 12:30pm - 3:00pm Southwest Southwest Activities Room AB Age Group: Adult Program Type: Film Screening Description Every Thursday afternoon come see movie screenings of highly rated newer releases and nostalgic throwback favorites. For more information on this week’s movie, call 262-564-6130. THIS WEEK'S MOVIE: To be determined. Please check back! ... Pokémon Club (Grades K-5) 4:00pm - 5:00pm Southwest Southwest Activities Room AB Age Group: School Age Program Type: Club Description Calling all Pokémon trainers! Play Pokémon games on our Wii or your DS, trade cards, play board games, or teach yourself to draw Pokémon. ... Teens Together (Grades 6-12) 5:30pm - 6:30pm Southwest Southwest Conference Room Age Group: Teen Program Type: Book Club Description Are you a lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, intersex, ace, or questioning teen? Are you a teen ally for LGBTQIA+ teens?... Magic: The Gathering 6:00pm - 8:30pm Magic: The Gathering 6:00pm - 8:30pm Dec 5, 2019 Northside Northside Conference Room Age Group: Adult, Everyone, Teen, Program Type: Club Description Looking for a place to play Magic: The Gathering? So are we! Come join us for a few hours of the world’s first (and still most popular) trading card game. All experience levels are welcome.... Preschool Read & Play 6:00pm - 7:00pm Northside Northside Storytime Room (Activities Room B) Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Class, Storytime, Description Bring your preschooler for a 20-minute storytime followed by crafts, building sets, playdough, science exploration, and more! ... Books & Cookies (Grades K-2) 6:30pm - 7:15pm Southwest Southwest Storytime Room Age Group: School Age Program Type: Class Description Come listen to some fun books, make a craft, and enjoy a sweet treat all while working on literacy and social skills. Each session will feature a different topic. ...	Preschool Storytime 9:30am - 10:00am Southwest Southwest Storytime Room Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Storytime Description 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. There will be no storytime on November 29th. ... Preschool Party 10:00am - 10:30am Southwest Southwest Activities Room AB Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Class Description It’s an early literacy party! Keep the fun going after Preschool Storytime with a variety of activities that will extend your child’s learning. There will be no Preschool Party on November 29th. ... Preschool Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Southwest Southwest Storytime Room Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Storytime Description 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. There will be no storytime on November 29th. ... Preschool Party 11:00am - 11:30am Southwest Southwest Activities Room AB Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Class Description It’s an early literacy party! Keep the fun going after Preschool Storytime with a variety of activities that will extend your child’s learning. There will be no Preschool Party on November 29th. ... Friday Fun Days @ Simmons 1:00pm - 3:00pm Simmons Simmons Stocker Children's Room Age Group: Family Program Type: Club Description Kenosha Public Library is the place for Friday after-school fun! Now you can join us at Simmons on early release Fridays. Shake off the school week and have fun with crafts, construction, and some of our favorite toys.... Family Paint & Sip 1:00pm - 2:30pm Registration Required Northside Northside Activities Room A Age Group: Family Program Type: Class, Craft, Registration Required Seats Remaining: 24 Description Paint night for families with children 8 and up (teens welcome). Everyone gets their own canvas! Follow along to create a work of art and sip on juice.... Friday Fun Day (for families with children) 1:00pm - 3:00pm Friday Fun Day (for families with children) 1:00pm - 3:00pm Dec 6, 2019 Northside Northside Children's Area Age Group: Family Program Type: Club Description It’s Friday! Relax and have fun with a big variety of games, crafts, building toys, and tech. You never know what kind of fun you will find! ... Kid Kitchen (Grades K-5, registration required) 3:30pm - 4:30pm Registration Required Kid Kitchen (Grades K-5, registration required) 3:30pm - 4:30pm Dec 6, 2019 Southwest Southwest Activities Room AB Age Group: Kids, School Age, Program Type: Class Registration Required Seats Remaining: 24 Description In this hands-on class, learn how to prepare simple recipes that are tasty and fun to eat, while also learning the value of good nutrition and food safety in the kitchen....	Politics and Military Actions Book Club 9:15am - 11:15am Southwest Southwest Activities Room A Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club Description This book club is designed for those interested in politics, political leaders, and military actions. Each month will have a different topic to read about and discuss.... Cut the Cord! 1:00pm - 2:00pm Southwest Southwest Activities Room AB Age Group: Adult Program Type: Technology Class Description ...
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	Wonderful Ones Storytime 9:30am - 10:00am Northside Northside Storytime Room (Activities Room B) Age Group: Toddler One Program Type: Storytime Description Wonderful Ones storytime is for active one-year-olds (12-24 months) and their caregivers. Children enjoy 20 minutes of books, songs, manipulatives, and rhymes, with an emphasis on repetition for their developing minds.... Preschool Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Simmons Simmons Stocker Children's Room Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Storytime Description 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.... Coloring & Conversation 10:00am - 11:00am Coloring & Conversation 10:00am - 11:00am Dec 9, 2019 Uptown Uptown Fireplace Age Group: Adult, Everyone, Program Type: Craft Description Coloring generates wellness, quietness, and also stimulates brain areas related to motor skills, the senses, and creativity. We’ll supply everything you need: coloring sheets and books for adults and a variety of coloring utensils. ... Exploration Station 10:00am - 11:00am Southwest Southwest Activities Room AB Toddler Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Northside Northside Storytime Room (Activities Room B) Age Group: Toddler Program Type: Storytime Description 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. ... Mystery Lovers' Book Club 2:00pm - 3:00pm Northside Northside Activities Room A Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club Description Do you love a good mystery? Join us to discuss what murder mysteries you’ve been reading, learn about new authors, or just come listen. No specific books are designated to read! ... Teen Video Gaming Group (Grades 6-12) 5:30pm - 7:00pm Southwest Southwest Activities Room AB Age Group: Teen Program Type: Open House Description Want to try out virtual reality? Love retro video gaming? Hang out with your friends, have some snacks, and try not to get pwned. ... Triple P: Positive Parenting Program 6:00pm - 8:00pm Triple P: Positive Parenting Program 6:00pm - 8:00pm Dec 9, 2019 Northside Northside Activities Room A Age Group: Adult, Family, Program Type: Class Description Attend one or all three sessions to learn tips on dealing with disobedience, developing bedtime routines, managing aggression, and other topics.... Triple P: Positive Parenting Program - Child Activity Room 6:00pm - 8:00pm Triple P: Positive Parenting Program - Child Activity Room 6:00pm - 8:00pm Dec 9, 2019 Northside Northside Storytime Room (Activities Room B) Age Group: Family, Kids, Program Type: Special Event Triple P: Positive Parenting Program - Dinner Room 6:00pm - 8:00pm Triple P: Positive Parenting Program - Dinner Room 6:00pm - 8:00pm Dec 9, 2019 Northside Northside Conference Room Age Group: Adult, Family, Program Type: Class Toddler Storytime 6:30pm - 7:00pm Southwest Southwest Storytime Room Age Group: Toddler Program Type: Storytime Description 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. ...	Wonderful Ones Storytime 9:30am - 10:00am Southwest Southwest Storytime Room Age Group: Toddler One Program Type: Storytime Description Wonderful Ones storytime is for active one-year-olds (12-24 months) and their caregivers. Children enjoy 20 minutes of books, songs, manipulatives, and rhymes, with an emphasis on repetition for their developing minds.... Infant Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Southwest Southwest Storytime Room Age Group: Infant Program Type: Storytime Description Infant storytime is for infants (0-12 months) who are not yet walking and their caregivers. Join us for 15 minutes of books, songs, and rhymes, followed by 15 minutes of interactive play. ... Social Justice Book Club 12:30pm - 2:00pm Northside Northside Activities Room A Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club Description This book club meets to explore books about race, gender, immigration, poverty, and criminal justice issues. It is intended to give readers the opportunity to explore current social issues more deeply.... Memory Café 1:00pm - 2:30pm Southwest Southwest Activities Room A Age Group: Adult Program Type: Club Description Memory Cafés are places where persons with MCI (Mild Cognitive Impairment) early-stage Alzheimer's or related dementia can go with their care partners to socialize and have fun with other people going through similar things.... Call-In Book Club 2:00pm - 3:00pm Offsite Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club Description If you have a hard time getting out of the house, try this unique book club for people age 60 or better. Just call in to hear the whole group!... Open Books, Open Minds Book Club (Grades 3-5) 5:00pm - 6:00pm Open Books, Open Minds Book Club (Grades 3-5) 5:00pm - 6:00pm Dec 10, 2019 Southwest Southwest Storytime Room Age Group: School Age Program Type: Book Club Description Explore diverse people, experiences, and genres of literature. Enjoy light refreshments while we talk about thought-provoking and inspiring books. ... KPL Board of Trustees Meeting 5:30pm - 7:00pm Northside Northside Activities Room A Age Group: Adult Program Type: Meeting Preschool Storytime 6:30pm - 7:00pm Southwest Southwest Storytime Room Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Storytime Description 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. ...	Preschool Storytime 11:00am - 11:30am Northside Northside Storytime Room (Activities Room B) Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Storytime Description 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. ... Preschool Party 11:30am - 12:00pm Northside Northside Activities Room A Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Open House, Storytime, In the Making: Book Page Wreaths 2:00pm - 4:00pm In the Making: Book Page Wreaths 2:00pm - 4:00pm Dec 11, 2019 Southwest Southwest Activities Room AB Age Group: Adult, Teen, Program Type: Craft Description 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. Supplies are limited.... LEGOs @ the Library (Grades K-5) 4:00pm - 5:00pm LEGOs @ the Library (Grades K-5) 4:00pm - 5:00pm Dec 11, 2019 Uptown Uptown Fireplace Age Group: Kids, School Age, Program Type: Club Description Build with LEGOs and display your creation at the library. Best for ages 5 and up. ... Robot Obstacle Course (for families with children, registration required) 6:00pm - 7:00pm Registration Required Robot Obstacle Course (for families with children, registration required) 6:00pm - 7:00pm Dec 11, 2019 Northside Northside Children's Area Age Group: Family Program Type: Technology Class Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 Description Learn how to program an easy-to-use robot, then build an obstacle course for your robot to conquer. Registration required for each class. Please call Youth Services at (262) 564-6150 to register. ... Foster Care 101 6:00pm - 7:00pm Northside Northside Activities Room A Age Group: Adult Program Type: Lecture, Meeting, Description Come learn about the great need for foster families in Kenosha County and how you can help change the life of a child.... Teen Anime Club (Grades 6-12) 6:00pm - 7:00pm Southwest Southwest Activities Room A Age Group: Teen Program Type: Film Screening Description Love watching Yuri skate across the ice, Asura spreading chaos, and Goku going Super Saiyan? Come watch anime, talk about manga, eat Japanese snacks, and enjoy fun activities! Most importantly...subs or dubs? ...	Toddler Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Southwest Southwest Storytime Room Age Group: Toddler Program Type: Storytime Description 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. ... Infant Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Northside Northside Storytime Room (Activities Room B) Age Group: Infant Program Type: Storytime Description Infant storytime is for infants (0-12 months) who are not yet walking and their caregivers. Join us for 15 minutes of books, songs, and rhymes, followed by 15 minutes of interactive play. ... Toddler Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Southwest Southwest Storytime Room Age Group: Toddler Program Type: Storytime Description 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. ... Midday Movie 12:30pm - 3:00pm Southwest Southwest Activities Room AB Age Group: Adult Program Type: Film Screening Description Every Thursday afternoon come see movie screenings of highly rated newer releases and nostalgic throwback favorites. For more information on this week’s movie, call 262-564-6130. THIS WEEK'S MOVIE: To be determined. Please check back! ... Teen Video Gaming Group (Grades 6-12) 4:30pm - 5:30pm Uptown Uptown Fireplace Age Group: Teen Program Type: Open House Description Want to try out virtual reality? Love retro video gaming? Hang out with your friends, have some snacks, and try not to get pwned. ... Old Weird America: The Secret Life of Jazz Musician Billy Tipton 6:00pm - 7:00pm Old Weird America: The Secret Life of Jazz Musician Billy Tipton 6:00pm - 7:00pm Dec 12, 2019 Northside Northside Activities Room A Age Group: Adult Program Type: Lecture Description Billy made a modest name for himself as a jazz pianist throughout the Midwest in the 40s and 50s, living the unconventional life of a traveling entertainer. Leaving only a few recordings and no hit songs, the musician would probably be little rem... Creative Genius Art Show 6:00pm - 8:00pm Creative Genius Art Show 6:00pm - 8:00pm Dec 12, 2019 Southwest Southwest Children's Room Age Group: Family, Kids, School Age, Teen, Program Type: Special Event Description The library is turning into an art gallery! The featured artist? You! Artists and their families are invited to join us for a special library-wide reception on December 12th.... Preschool Read & Play 6:00pm - 7:00pm Northside Northside Storytime Room (Activities Room B) Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Class, Storytime, Description Bring your preschooler for a 20-minute storytime followed by crafts, building sets, playdough, science exploration, and more! ...	Preschool Storytime 9:30am - 10:00am Southwest Southwest Storytime Room Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Storytime Description 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. There will be no storytime on November 29th. ... Preschool Party 10:00am - 10:30am Southwest Southwest Activities Room AB Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Class Description It’s an early literacy party! Keep the fun going after Preschool Storytime with a variety of activities that will extend your child’s learning. There will be no Preschool Party on November 29th. ... Kidding Around Yoga Jr. (Ages 3-4, registration required) 10:00am - 10:45am Registration Required Kidding Around Yoga Jr. (Ages 3-4, registration required) 10:00am - 10:45am Dec 13, 2019 Northside Northside Activities Room A Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Class Registration Required Seats Remaining: 14 Description Shake, sing, and be silly while learning basic yoga poses, mindfulness, and meditation! Kidding Around Yoga (KAY) is a fun and engaging practice for young yogis.... Preschool Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Southwest Southwest Storytime Room Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Storytime Description 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. There will be no storytime on November 29th. ... Preschool Party 11:00am - 11:30am Southwest Southwest Activities Room AB Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Class Description It’s an early literacy party! Keep the fun going after Preschool Storytime with a variety of activities that will extend your child’s learning. There will be no Preschool Party on November 29th. ... Friday Fun Days @ Simmons 1:00pm - 3:00pm Simmons Simmons Stocker Children's Room Age Group: Family Program Type: Club Description Kenosha Public Library is the place for Friday after-school fun! Now you can join us at Simmons on early release Fridays. Shake off the school week and have fun with crafts, construction, and some of our favorite toys.... Friday Fun Day (for families with children) 1:00pm - 3:00pm Friday Fun Day (for families with children) 1:00pm - 3:00pm Dec 13, 2019 Northside Northside Children's Area Age Group: Family Program Type: Club Description It’s Friday! Relax and have fun with a big variety of games, crafts, building toys, and tech. You never know what kind of fun you will find! ... Art Sparks (Grades K-5) 3:00pm - 4:30pm Southwest Southwest Activities Room A Age Group: School Age Program Type: Class Description Go beyond crayons with cool and creative art mediums. Create a masterpiece and discover your inner artist. ...	Tails 'n Tales: Read to a Dog! (Grades K-5, registration required) 10:00am - 11:00am Tails 'n Tales: Read to a Dog! (Grades K-5, registration required) 10:00am - 11:00am Dec 14, 2019 Southwest Southwest Storytime Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Special Event Description 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. Please call Youth Services at (262) 564-6150 to register.... Battle Gingerbread: Storybook (for families with children, registration required) 10:00am - 12:00pm Registration Required Battle Gingerbread: Storybook (for families with children, registration required) 10:00am - 12:00pm Dec 14, 2019 Southwest Southwest Activities Room AB Age Group: Family Program Type: Special Event Registration Required Seats Remaining: 12 Description Put your building skills to the test and register your team to build a gingerbread creation with our supplies. Limit of 12 teams with no more than 6 people per team. Registration required.... Jingle Bell Bounce (ages 0-3 with a caregiver) 1:00pm - 2:00pm Northside Northside Activities Room A Description Bounce along to classic holiday tunes and make a keepsake craft to give as a gift. For ages 0-3 with a caregiver. ... Behind the Scenes Tour of the Simmons Library 2:30pm - 3:30pm Behind the Scenes Tour of the Simmons Library 2:30pm - 3:30pm Dec 14, 2019 Simmons Age Group: Adult, Everyone, Program Type: Open House Description Enjoy a peek behind the scenes of our local historic treasure: Simmons Library! Learn about Zalmon Simmons, Daniel H. Burnham, and the history of this beautiful building. This tour involves significant stair climbing....
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Family Reading Club: Out of My Mind (for families with children, registration required) 2:00pm - 3:00pm Registration Required Family Reading Club: Out of My Mind (for families with children, registration required) 2:00pm - 3:00pm Dec 15, 2019 Southwest Southwest Activities Room A Age Group: Family Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Seats Remaining: 8 Description Read a book together as a family, then discuss it with others at the library! This month, we will be reading "Out of My Mind" by Sharon Draper....	Triple P: Positive Parenting Program 6:00pm - 8:00pm Triple P: Positive Parenting Program 6:00pm - 8:00pm Dec 16, 2019 Northside Northside Activities Room A Age Group: Adult, Family, Program Type: Class Description Attend one or all three sessions to learn tips on dealing with disobedience, developing bedtime routines, managing aggression, and other topics.... Triple P: Positive Parenting Program - Child Activity Room 6:00pm - 8:00pm Triple P: Positive Parenting Program - Child Activity Room 6:00pm - 8:00pm Dec 16, 2019 Northside Northside Storytime Room (Activities Room B) Age Group: Family, Kids, Program Type: Special Event Triple P: Positive Parenting Program - Dinner Room 6:00pm - 8:00pm Triple P: Positive Parenting Program - Dinner Room 6:00pm - 8:00pm Dec 16, 2019 Northside Northside Conference Room Age Group: Adult, Family, Program Type: Class Novels at Night Book Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Southwest Southwest Activities Room A Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club Description The first rule of Book Club is: tell everyone about Book Club! We meet monthly to talk about an edgy contemporary novel that is slightly off the beaten path. This group is genre fluid and will choose fun and challenging authors and subjects.... Fantasy/SciFi Book Club 6:00pm - 7:30pm Southwest Southwest Conference Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club Description 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. ... Coloring & Conversation 7:00pm - 8:00pm Coloring & Conversation 7:00pm - 8:00pm Dec 16, 2019 Southwest Southwest Atrium Age Group: Adult, Everyone, Program Type: Club, Craft, Description Coloring generates wellness, quietness, and also stimulates the brain areas related to motor skills, the senses, and creativity....	Family Trivia Night (for families with children) 6:00pm - 7:30pm Family Trivia Night (for families with children) 6:00pm - 7:30pm Dec 17, 2019 Northside Northside Activities Room A Age Group: Family Program Type: Special Event Description Does your family have a wealth of knowledge? Do you love family game night? Then you won’t want to miss this! Round one will pit family against family. In round two, kids will strive for victory over the grown-ups. ...	Afternoon Coffee Break Book Club 2:00pm - 3:00pm Northside Northside Activities Room A Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club Description Join us for this monthly book club featuring some great novels, often by best-selling authors, thoughtful, candid discussion, and refreshments, too!... Snow Slime (Grades 3-5, registration required) 4:30pm - 5:30pm Registration Required Snow Slime (Grades 3-5, registration required) 4:30pm - 5:30pm Dec 18, 2019 Southwest Southwest Activities Room A Age Group: School Age Program Type: Class Registration Required Seats Remaining: 20 Description What’s better than snow? Snow slime! Whip up a batch in this ooey gooey class. Registration required. Registration opens 2 weeks before class. ... Kenosha Community Media Board Meeting 5:00pm - 6:00pm Northside Northside Activities Room A Description Kenosha Community Media monthly meeting for Board of Directors. All board meetings are open to the public and time is given at the beginning of each meeting for public comments.... Teen Tabletop Gaming (Grades 6-12) 6:30pm - 7:30pm Southwest Southwest Storytime Room Age Group: Teen Program Type: Club Description Dragons, dice, and danger! If you like interactive role playing and board games, pull a seat up to the table and let’s get gaming. ... Chess Night 6:30pm - 8:00pm Chess Night 6:30pm - 8:00pm Dec 18, 2019 Southwest Southwest Activities Room AB Age Group: Adult, Teen, Program Type: Club Description Play chess in the company of fellow enthusiasts and the Kenosha Chess Association! Everyone is welcome: beginners to experts of all ages (kids under 9 must be accompanied by an adult). Bring your own chess set or use one of ours....	Midday Movie 12:30pm - 3:00pm Southwest Southwest Activities Room AB Age Group: Adult Program Type: Film Screening Description Every Thursday afternoon come see movie screenings of highly rated newer releases and nostalgic throwback favorites. For more information on this week’s movie, call 262-564-6130. THIS WEEK'S MOVIE: To be determined. Please check back! ...	Friday Fun Day (for families with children) 1:00pm - 3:00pm Friday Fun Day (for families with children) 1:00pm - 3:00pm Dec 20, 2019 Northside Northside Children's Area Age Group: Family Program Type: Club Description It’s Friday! Relax and have fun with a big variety of games, crafts, building toys, and tech. You never know what kind of fun you will find! ... Kidding Around Yoga (Grades K-5, registration required) 4:00pm - 4:45pm Registration Required Kidding Around Yoga (Grades K-5, registration required) 4:00pm - 4:45pm Dec 20, 2019 Southwest Southwest Activities Room AB Age Group: School Age Program Type: Class Registration Required Seats Remaining: 12 Description Shake, sing, and be silly while learning basic yoga poses, mindfulness, and meditation! Kidding Around Yoga (KAY) is a fun and engaging practice for young yogis. Led by a KPL Librarian and certified KAY teacher.... The Floor is Lava: Teen After-Hours (Grades 6-12, registration required) 6:30pm - 8:30pm Registration Required The Floor is Lava: Teen After-Hours (Grades 6-12, registration required) 6:30pm - 8:30pm Dec 20, 2019 Northside Northside Main Floor Age Group: Teen Program Type: Special Event Registration Required Seats Remaining: 19 Description Like the classic make-believe game, the library’s floor will turn into lava when the doors lock for the evening! Come hop from rock to rock, leap over chasms, and stay safe from the lava....	Practical Linux Group 10:00am - 12:00pm Southwest Southwest Activities Room B Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Club, Technology Class, Description Do you know Tux? This is a group for computer users who would rather see penguins at boot time than flags....
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		All KPL Locations Closed All Day Branch: Civic Center, Northside, Offsite, Simmons, Southwest, Uptown Description All Kenosha Public Library locations are closed in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Book drops are available for those wishing to return materials....	Midday Movie 12:30pm - 3:00pm Southwest Southwest Activities Room AB Age Group: Adult Program Type: Film Screening Description Every Thursday afternoon come see movie screenings of highly rated newer releases and nostalgic throwback favorites. For more information on this week’s movie, call 262-564-6130. THIS WEEK'S MOVIE: To be determined. Please check back! ...

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		Noon Year's Eve (for families with children) 11:00am - 12:30pm Noon Year's Eve (for families with children) 11:00am - 12:30pm Dec 31, 2019 Southwest Southwest Activities Room AB Age Group: Family Program Type: Special Event Description Ring in the Noon Year with games, musical activities, and a fun photo booth at the library. Make your own hats and decorations, complete a scavenger hunt, and help us count down to our noon “firecrackers.” ... Noon Year's Eve (for families with children) 11:00am - 12:30pm Noon Year's Eve (for families with children) 11:00am - 12:30pm Dec 31, 2019 Northside Northside Activities Room A Age Group: Family Program Type: Special Event Description Ring in the Noon Year with games, musical activities, and a fun photo booth at the library. Make your own hats and decorations, complete a scavenger hunt, and help us count down to our noon “firecrackers.” ...

Wonderful Ones Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am

Northside

Northside Storytime Room (Activities Room B)

Age Group: Toddler One

Program Type: Storytime

Description

Wonderful Ones storytime is for active one-year-olds (12-24 months) and their caregivers. Children enjoy 20 minutes of books, songs, manipulatives, and rhymes, with an emphasis on repetition for their developing minds....

Preschool Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am

Simmons

Simmons Stocker Children's Room

Age Group: Preschool

Program Type: Storytime

Description

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....

Coloring & Conversation

10:00am - 11:00am

Coloring & Conversation

10:00am - 11:00am
Dec 9, 2019

Uptown

Uptown Fireplace

Age Group: Adult, Everyone,

Program Type: Craft

Description

Coloring generates wellness, quietness, and also stimulates brain areas related to motor skills, the senses, and creativity. We’ll supply everything you need: coloring sheets and books for adults and a variety of coloring utensils. ...

Exploration Station

10:00am - 11:00am

Southwest

Southwest Activities Room AB

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am

Northside

Northside Storytime Room (Activities Room B)

Age Group: Toddler

Program Type: Storytime

Description

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. ...

Mystery Lovers' Book Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Northside

Northside Activities Room A

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Book Club

Description

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

Teen Video Gaming Group (Grades 6-12)

5:30pm - 7:00pm

Southwest

Southwest Activities Room AB

Age Group: Teen

Program Type: Open House

Description

Want to try out virtual reality? Love retro video gaming? Hang out with your friends, have some snacks, and try not to get pwned. ...

Triple P: Positive Parenting Program

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Triple P: Positive Parenting Program

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Dec 9, 2019

Northside

Northside Activities Room A

Age Group: Adult, Family,

Program Type: Class

Description

Attend one or all three sessions to learn tips on dealing with disobedience, developing bedtime routines, managing aggression, and other topics....

Triple P: Positive Parenting Program - Child Activity Room

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Triple P: Positive Parenting Program - Child Activity Room

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Dec 9, 2019

Northside

Northside Storytime Room (Activities Room B)

Age Group: Family, Kids,

Program Type: Special Event

Triple P: Positive Parenting Program - Dinner Room

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Triple P: Positive Parenting Program - Dinner Room

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Dec 9, 2019

Northside

Northside Conference Room

Age Group: Adult, Family,

Program Type: Class

Toddler Storytime

6:30pm - 7:00pm

Southwest

Southwest Storytime Room

Age Group: Toddler

Program Type: Storytime

Description

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. ...

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