Events Calendar

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				(Virtual Edition) Shut Up & Write (R) Kenosha 7:00pm - 8:15pm (Virtual Edition) Shut Up & Write (R) Kenosha 7:00pm - 8:15pm Sep 3, 2020 Virtual Age Group: Adult Program Type: Creative Expression Description Join us for an hour of writing from the comfort of your own home. We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with others, even if we’re all just hanging out online together....
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		Call-In Book Club 2:00pm - 3:00pm Virtual Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club Description If you have a hard time getting out of the house, try this unique book club over the phone.... Coloring & Conversation (Virtual Meeting) 2:00pm - 3:00pm Registration Required Virtual Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Club, Registration Required Description Coloring generates wellness, quietness, and also stimulates the brain areas related to motor skills, senses, and creativity....	Big Cat Chat (for families with children, registration required, virtual event) 10:30am - 11:00am Registration Required Big Cat Chat (for families with children, registration required, virtual event) 10:30am - 11:00am Sep 9, 2020 Virtual Age Group: Families with Children Program Type: Special Event, STEAM, Registration Required Description From the top of the coldest mountains to the warm tropical rainforest, cats can be found almost everywhere. Meet one of the Racine Zoo’s big cats, and learn about the unique adaptations that help them survive. Registration required.... Teen Anime Club (Ages 12-19, virtual, registration required) 4:30pm - 5:30pm Registration Required Teen Anime Club (Ages 12-19, virtual, registration required) 4:30pm - 5:30pm Sep 9, 2020 Virtual Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-19) Program Type: Pop Culture Registration Required Description Anime Club goes virtual! Love watching Yuri skate across the ice, Asura spreading chaos, and Goku going Super Saiyan?... The Con Artist's Playbook (virtual meeting) 6:00pm - 7:00pm Registration Required The Con Artist's Playbook (virtual meeting) 6:00pm - 7:00pm Sep 9, 2020 Virtual Age Group: Adult Program Type: Class, Lecture, Registration Required Description Fraud is a multi-billion dollar industry with scammers constantly looking for new and ever-more sophisticated ways to steal our personal information and hard-earned money. What tricks do con artists use to steal your money?...	Northside Drive-Thru Storytime 9:30am - 11:30am Northside Drive-Thru Storytime 9:30am - 11:30am Sep 10, 2020 Northside Age Group: Families with Children, Infant, Kids (Ages 5-9), Preschool, Toddler, Program Type: Storytime Description Hop in the car and come on over for Drive-Thru Storytime! From 9:30am-11:30am Thursday and Friday (9/10-9/11) we'll be hosting short drive-thru storytimes in the Northside Library parking lot!... Virtual Pokemon Club (Ages 5-12, Registration Opens 9/3) 4:00pm - 5:00pm Registration Required Virtual Pokemon Club (Ages 5-12, Registration Opens 9/3) 4:00pm - 5:00pm Sep 10, 2020 Virtual Age Group: Kids (Ages 5-9), Kids (Ages 9-12), Program Type: Club Registration Required Seats Remaining: 9 Description Calling all Pokemon Trainers! Pokemon Club is going virtual! Join us in playing Pokemon games, sharing our favorite cards, and more, over Zoom! Registration will open Thursday, September 3rd at 4 pm. Registration Required. ... Old Weird America: P.T. Barnum, America’s Premier Purveyor of Humbug-Virtual Program 6:00pm - 7:00pm Registration Required Old Weird America: P.T. Barnum, America’s Premier Purveyor of Humbug-Virtual Program 6:00pm - 7:00pm Sep 10, 2020 Virtual Age Group: Adult Program Type: Lecture Registration Required Description Join historian Cathy Polovina as she follows her curiosity and explores "Old Weird America," to look a bit closer at a variety of adventurous, innovative, and unusual characters throughout American history....	Northside Drive-Thru Storytime 9:30am - 11:30am Northside Drive-Thru Storytime 9:30am - 11:30am Sep 11, 2020 Northside Age Group: Families with Children, Infant, Kids (Ages 5-9), Preschool, Toddler, Program Type: Storytime Description Hop in the car and come on over for Drive-Thru Storytime! From 9:30am-11:30am Thursday and Friday (9/10-9/11) we'll be hosting short drive-thru storytimes in the Northside Library parking lot!...
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	Virtual Toddler Storytime (on Facebook Live) 10:30am - 10:45am Virtual Toddler Storytime (on Facebook Live) 10:30am - 10:45am Sep 14, 2020 Virtual Age Group: Toddler Program Type: Storytime Description Join us for a toddler storytime live on our Facebook page!... Mystery Lovers' Book Club (Virtual Meeting) 2:00pm - 3:00pm Registration Required Mystery Lovers' Book Club (Virtual Meeting) 2:00pm - 3:00pm Sep 14, 2020 Virtual Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Description Do you love a good mystery? Join us to discuss what mysteries you’ve been reading, learn about new authors, or just come listen. No specific books are designated to read. ...	In the Making: Grown Up Crafting Kits-Hispanic Heritage Month Edition-Frida Kahlo Inspired Headbands (Registration opens 9/8 at 9:00 am) 9:00am - 5:00pm Registration Required In the Making: Grown Up Crafting Kits-Hispanic Heritage Month Edition-Frida Kahlo Inspired Headbands (Registration opens 9/8 at 9:00 am) 9:00am - 5:00pm Sep 15, 2020 Virtual Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Description We are taking our love of crafting, packing it up, and sending it home with you to create!... Virtual Preschool Storytime (on Facebook Live) 10:30am - 10:45am Virtual Preschool Storytime (on Facebook Live) 10:30am - 10:45am Sep 15, 2020 Virtual Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Storytime Description Join us for a preschool storytime live on our Facebook page!... Virtual Reader's Theater Tuesday (Ages 5-9, Registration opens 9/4) 4:30pm - 5:00pm Registration Required Virtual Reader's Theater Tuesday (Ages 5-9, Registration opens 9/4) 4:30pm - 5:00pm Sep 15, 2020 Virtual Age Group: Kids (Ages 5-9) Program Type: Reading & Literacy Registration Required Seats Remaining: 6 Description Does your child love to perform? Let's practice our stage voices safely from home and participate in Reader's Theater Tuesdays!... Novels at Night Book Club (Virtual Meeting) 6:00pm - 7:00pm Registration Required Novels at Night Book Club (Virtual Meeting) 6:00pm - 7:00pm Sep 15, 2020 Virtual Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Description The first rule of Book Club is: tell everyone about Book Club! We meet monthly to talk about edgy contemporary novels that are slightly off the beaten path....	Virtual Preschool Storytime (on Facebook Live) 10:30am - 10:45am Virtual Preschool Storytime (on Facebook Live) 10:30am - 10:45am Sep 16, 2020 Virtual Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Storytime Description Join us for a preschool storytime live on our Facebook page!... Read to Me: A Grownup Storytime (Virtual Meeting) 12:00pm - 1:00pm Registration Required Read to Me: A Grownup Storytime (Virtual Meeting) 12:00pm - 1:00pm Sep 16, 2020 Virtual Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Description Grab your lunch and join us for a story! Once a month, enjoy a short story, an excerpt from a book, or a collection of poetry. It’s like an audiobook - but LIVE!... Baby Development and Prevention of Common Concerns (Virtual) 6:00pm - 7:00pm Registration Required Baby Development and Prevention of Common Concerns (Virtual) 6:00pm - 7:00pm Sep 16, 2020 Virtual Age Group: Adult Program Type: Class, For Parents & Caregivers, Health, Registration Required Seats Remaining: 43 Description Join Kellsey Rommelfanger, PT and DPT at Aurora Sports Health, for a 45-minute presentation and 15-minute question and answer session that will cover normal movement and coordination for babies during their first year of life. We will also discuss... Virtual Family Storytime (on Facebook Live) 6:30pm - 6:45pm Virtual Family Storytime (on Facebook Live) 6:30pm - 6:45pm Sep 16, 2020 Virtual Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Storytime Description Join us for a preschool storytime live on Facebook and YouTube!...	Virtual Toddler Storytime (on Facebook Live) 10:30am - 10:45am Virtual Toddler Storytime (on Facebook Live) 10:30am - 10:45am Sep 17, 2020 Virtual Age Group: Toddler Program Type: Storytime Description Join us for a toddler storytime live on our Facebook page!... Crossroads Brunch 11:00am - 12:00pm Registration Required Virtual Age Group: Adult Program Type: Club, Movie/Film, Pop Culture, Registration Required Description Join us to explore and discuss intersectionality in film, literature, and pop culture. Bring your home-made brunch! View the curated list for suggested media (TBD) or talk about something you already know.... Essay Writing for College Applications (Ages 12-19, virtual, registration required) 5:00pm - 6:00pm Registration Required Essay Writing for College Applications (Ages 12-19, virtual, registration required) 5:00pm - 6:00pm Sep 17, 2020 Virtual Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-19) Program Type: For Parents & Caregivers, Lecture, Workshop, Registration Required Description Starting to write your personal essay for your college application? Need a few tips?...	Virtual Preschool Storytime (on Facebook Live) 10:30am - 10:45am Virtual Preschool Storytime (on Facebook Live) 10:30am - 10:45am Sep 18, 2020 Virtual Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Storytime Description Join us for a preschool storytime live on our Facebook page! Storytime staff will lead you through a short 15-minute storytime aimed at three to five-year-old children.... Preschool Play and Rhyme with Me (on Facebook Live & YouTube Live) 11:00am - 11:15am Preschool Play and Rhyme with Me (on Facebook Live & YouTube Live) 11:00am - 11:15am Sep 18, 2020 Civic Center Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Reading & Literacy Description Join us live on our Facebook or YouTube page for a Phonics Filled Friday! Have fun practicing rhyming and sounds through songs, games, and stories. ... Preventing Falls Everyday (Virtual Meeting) 1:00pm - 2:00pm Registration Required Preventing Falls Everyday (Virtual Meeting) 1:00pm - 2:00pm Sep 18, 2020 Virtual Age Group: Adult, Seniors (Ages 55+), Program Type: Health, Healthy Living, Registration Required Description We are all changing things in our life because of the coronavirus but there is one thing that’s still the same. Falling is NOT a normal part of aging. Join us for practical tips and information to help you stay on your feet and independent. ... It’s a Teen Book Club! (Ages 12-19, virtual, registration required) 3:00pm - 4:00pm Registration Required It’s a Teen Book Club! (Ages 12-19, virtual, registration required) 3:00pm - 4:00pm Sep 18, 2020 Virtual Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-19) Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Description Looking for a place to unleash your inner book nerd?...	KPL Teens To Go: Decorate Your Space (ages 12-19, registration opens on 9/12 at 9:00 am.) 9:00am - 11:00am Registration Required KPL Teens To Go: Decorate Your Space (ages 12-19, registration opens on 9/12 at 9:00 am.) 9:00am - 11:00am Sep 19, 2020 Southwest Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-19) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 9 Description Registration for this box begins at 9:00 AM on Saturday, September 12th.... KPL Kids To Go: Happy Hobby Horse (ages 0-5, registration opens on 9/12 at 9:00am) 9:00am - 10:00am Registration Required KPL Kids To Go: Happy Hobby Horse (ages 0-5, registration opens on 9/12 at 9:00am) 9:00am - 10:00am Sep 19, 2020 Southwest Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Toddler, Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description Registration for this box begins at 9:00 AM on Saturday, September 12th. ...
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Family Reading Club: Front Desk (for families with children, registration required, virtual meeting) 2:00pm - 3:00pm Registration Required Family Reading Club: Front Desk (for families with children, registration required, virtual meeting) 2:00pm - 3:00pm Sep 20, 2020 Virtual Age Group: Families with Children Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Seats Remaining: 2 Description Read a book together as a family, then discuss it with others at the library! This month we will be reading "Front Desk" by, Kelly Yang....	Virtual Toddler Storytime (on Facebook Live) 10:30am - 10:45am Virtual Toddler Storytime (on Facebook Live) 10:30am - 10:45am Sep 21, 2020 Virtual Age Group: Toddler Program Type: Storytime Description Join us for a toddler storytime live on our Facebook page!... Fiber Arts Company (Virtual Meeting) 5:30pm - 6:30pm Registration Required Virtual Registration Required Description Do you enjoy knitting, crocheting, cross-stitch, embroidery or another fiber art? Bring your work-in-progress, share some patterns, and enjoy the company of other makers for some friendly chit-chat while you work on your projects. ...	Virtual Preschool Storytime (on Facebook Live) 10:30am - 10:45am Virtual Preschool Storytime (on Facebook Live) 10:30am - 10:45am Sep 22, 2020 Virtual Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Storytime Description Join us for a preschool storytime live on our Facebook page!... VOTE 2020! Voter Registration for Teens (Ages 12-19, virtual, registration required) 4:00pm - 5:00pm Registration Required VOTE 2020! Voter Registration for Teens (Ages 12-19, virtual, registration required) 4:00pm - 5:00pm Sep 22, 2020 Virtual Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-19) Program Type: Civics & Voting Registration Required Description Will you be 18 before the November 2020 election? Or are you just excited to learn more about voting?... How to Use Library Materials and Databases for Your Genealogical Research (Virtual Meeting) 5:30pm - 6:30pm Registration Required How to Use Library Materials and Databases for Your Genealogical Research (Virtual Meeting) 5:30pm - 6:30pm Sep 22, 2020 Virtual Age Group: Adult, Seniors (Ages 55+), Program Type: History & Genealogy Registration Required Description Did you know that your library card can get you access to hundreds of genealogical tools and resources?...	Virtual Preschool Storytime (on Facebook Live) 10:30am - 10:45am Virtual Preschool Storytime (on Facebook Live) 10:30am - 10:45am Sep 23, 2020 Virtual Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Storytime Description Join us for a preschool storytime live on our Facebook page!... Classic Novels Book Club (Virtual Meeting) 3:00pm - 5:00pm Registration Required Classic Novels Book Club (Virtual Meeting) 3:00pm - 5:00pm Sep 23, 2020 Virtual Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Description What defines a classic novel? Is it time, quality, or that indefinable something that makes us want to read a book over and over?... Crime Time: A True Crime Club (Virtual Meeting) 6:00pm - 7:00pm Registration Required Crime Time: A True Crime Club (Virtual Meeting) 6:00pm - 7:00pm Sep 23, 2020 Virtual Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club, Club, Registration Required Description Calling all true crime fanatics, this is the club for you!... Virtual Family Storytime (on Facebook Live) 6:30pm - 6:45pm Virtual Family Storytime (on Facebook Live) 6:30pm - 6:45pm Sep 23, 2020 Virtual Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Storytime Description Join us for a preschool storytime live on Facebook and YouTube!...	Virtual Toddler Storytime (on Facebook Live) 10:30am - 10:45am Virtual Toddler Storytime (on Facebook Live) 10:30am - 10:45am Sep 24, 2020 Virtual Age Group: Toddler Program Type: Storytime Description Join us for a toddler storytime live on our Facebook page!... Literary Listeners (Virtual Meeting) 6:30pm - 7:30pm Registration Required Virtual Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Description If you sit in your car to see what happens next, then please join us for Literary Listeners monthly to discuss an author's audiobook collection, including: narrators, how different the movie is in your head versus what it turns out to be on the bi...	Virtual Preschool Storytime (on Facebook Live) 10:30am - 10:45am Virtual Preschool Storytime (on Facebook Live) 10:30am - 10:45am Sep 25, 2020 Virtual Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Storytime Description Join us for a preschool storytime live on our Facebook page! Storytime staff will lead you through a short 15-minute storytime aimed at three to five-year-old children.... Preschool Play and Rhyme with Me 11:00am - 11:15am Civic Center Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Reading & Literacy Description Join us live on our Facebook or YouTube page for a Phonics Filled Friday! Have fun practicing rhyming and sounds through songs, games, and stories. ... Craftin’ Together (Ages 12-19, virtual, registration required) 4:00pm - 5:00pm Registration Required Craftin’ Together (Ages 12-19, virtual, registration required) 4:00pm - 5:00pm Sep 25, 2020 Virtual Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-19) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Club, Registration Required Description ...	KPL Family Night: Moon Rovers (for families with children, registration opens on 9/19 at 9:00am) 9:00am - 11:00am Registration Required KPL Family Night: Moon Rovers (for families with children, registration opens on 9/19 at 9:00am) 9:00am - 11:00am Sep 26, 2020 Southwest Age Group: Families with Children Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Seats Remaining: 16 Description Registration for this box begins at 9:00 AM on Saturday, September 19th.... KPL Kids To Go: Brain Break Box (ages 5-12, registration opens on 9/19 at 9:00am) 9:00am - 11:00am Registration Required KPL Kids To Go: Brain Break Box (ages 5-12, registration opens on 9/19 at 9:00am) 9:00am - 11:00am Sep 26, 2020 Southwest Age Group: Kids (Ages 5-9), Kids (Ages 9-12), Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creative Expression, Gaming, STEAM, Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description Registration for this box begins at 9:00 AM on Saturday, September 19th. Back-to-school time is here! Give those kid brains a break with a box full of goodies, games, and activities designed to destress. ... Animals of the World with the Racine Zoo (Virtual Event) 10:30am - 11:00am Registration Required Animals of the World with the Racine Zoo (Virtual Event) 10:30am - 11:00am Sep 26, 2020 Virtual Age Group: Families with Children, Teens (Ages 12-19), Program Type: Special Event, STEAM, Registration Required Description Attend a virtual visit with us to the Racine Zoo! During the visit, we will get to visit and learn about 2 different animals from around the world.... Book Truck Boogie: Latin Dance Party 1:00pm - 2:00pm Northside Description This special edition Book Truck Boogie will feature the greatest Hispanic music hits!...
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	Virtual Toddler Storytime (on Facebook Live) 10:30am - 10:45am Virtual Toddler Storytime (on Facebook Live) 10:30am - 10:45am Sep 28, 2020 Virtual Age Group: Toddler Program Type: Storytime Description Join us for a toddler storytime live on our Facebook page!... Fantasy/SciFi Book Club (Virtual Meeting) 6:00pm - 7:30pm Registration Required Fantasy/SciFi Book Club (Virtual Meeting) 6:00pm - 7:30pm Sep 28, 2020 Virtual Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club Registration Required 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....	Virtual Preschool Storytime (on Facebook Live) 10:30am - 10:45am Virtual Preschool Storytime (on Facebook Live) 10:30am - 10:45am Sep 29, 2020 Virtual Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Storytime Description Join us for a preschool storytime live on our Facebook page!... Teen Writers’ Time (Ages 12-19, virtual, registration required) 4:00pm - 5:00pm Registration Required Teen Writers’ Time (Ages 12-19, virtual, registration required) 4:00pm - 5:00pm Sep 29, 2020 Virtual Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-19) Program Type: Creative Expression, Reading & Literacy, Workshop, Registration Required Description ... Planner Circle (Virtual Meeting) 5:30pm - 6:30pm Registration Required Planner Circle (Virtual Meeting) 5:30pm - 6:30pm Sep 29, 2020 Virtual Age Group: Adult, Adults (Ages 18+), Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Club, Creative Expression, Registration Required Description Do you live or die by your planner? Do you love setting up your Bullet Journal each month? Or do you have trouble finding the time to sit and reconnect with your goals or to-do list?...	Virtual Preschool Storytime (on Facebook Live) 10:30am - 10:45am Virtual Preschool Storytime (on Facebook Live) 10:30am - 10:45am Sep 30, 2020 Virtual Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Storytime Description Join us for a preschool storytime live on our Facebook page!... Virtual Family Storytime (on Facebook Live) 6:30pm - 6:45pm Virtual Family Storytime (on Facebook Live) 6:30pm - 6:45pm Sep 30, 2020 Virtual Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Storytime Description Join us for a preschool storytime live on Facebook and YouTube!...

(Virtual Edition) Shut Up & Write (R) Kenosha

7:00pm - 8:15pm

(Virtual Edition) Shut Up & Write (R) Kenosha

7:00pm - 8:15pm
Sep 3, 2020

Virtual

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Creative Expression

Description

Join us for an hour of writing from the comfort of your own home. We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with others, even if we’re all just hanging out online together....

Call-In Book Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Book Club

Description

If you have a hard time getting out of the house, try this unique book club over the phone....

Coloring & Conversation (Virtual Meeting)

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Registration Required

Virtual

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Club,

Registration Required

Description

Coloring generates wellness, quietness, and also stimulates the brain areas related to motor skills, senses, and creativity....

Big Cat Chat (for families with children, registration required, virtual event)

10:30am - 11:00am

Registration Required

Big Cat Chat (for families with children, registration required, virtual event)

10:30am - 11:00am
Sep 9, 2020

Virtual

Age Group: Families with Children

Program Type: Special Event, STEAM,

Registration Required

Description

From the top of the coldest mountains to the warm tropical rainforest, cats can be found almost everywhere. Meet one of the Racine Zoo’s big cats, and learn about the unique adaptations that help them survive. Registration required....

Teen Anime Club (Ages 12-19, virtual, registration required)

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Registration Required

Teen Anime Club (Ages 12-19, virtual, registration required)

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Sep 9, 2020

Virtual

Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-19)

Program Type: Pop Culture

Registration Required

Description

Anime Club goes virtual! Love watching Yuri skate across the ice, Asura spreading chaos, and Goku going Super Saiyan?...

The Con Artist's Playbook (virtual meeting)

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Registration Required

The Con Artist's Playbook (virtual meeting)

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Sep 9, 2020

Virtual

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Class, Lecture,

Registration Required

Description

Fraud is a multi-billion dollar industry with scammers constantly looking for new and ever-more sophisticated ways to steal our personal information and hard-earned money. What tricks do con artists use to steal your money?...

Northside Drive-Thru Storytime

9:30am - 11:30am

Northside Drive-Thru Storytime

9:30am - 11:30am
Sep 10, 2020

Northside

Age Group: Families with Children, Infant, Kids (Ages 5-9), Preschool, Toddler,

Program Type: Storytime

Description

Hop in the car and come on over for Drive-Thru Storytime! From 9:30am-11:30am Thursday and Friday (9/10-9/11) we'll be hosting short drive-thru storytimes in the Northside Library parking lot!...

Virtual Pokemon Club (Ages 5-12, Registration Opens 9/3)

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Registration Required

Virtual Pokemon Club (Ages 5-12, Registration Opens 9/3)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Sep 10, 2020

Virtual

Age Group: Kids (Ages 5-9), Kids (Ages 9-12),

Program Type: Club

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 9

Description

Calling all Pokemon Trainers! Pokemon Club is going virtual! Join us in playing Pokemon games, sharing our favorite cards, and more, over Zoom! Registration will open Thursday, September 3rd at 4 pm. Registration Required. ...

Old Weird America: P.T. Barnum, America’s Premier Purveyor of Humbug-Virtual Program

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Registration Required

Old Weird America: P.T. Barnum, America’s Premier Purveyor of Humbug-Virtual Program

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Sep 10, 2020

Virtual

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Lecture

Registration Required

Description

Join historian Cathy Polovina as she follows her curiosity and explores "Old Weird America," to look a bit closer at a variety of adventurous, innovative, and unusual characters throughout American history....

Northside Drive-Thru Storytime

9:30am - 11:30am

Northside Drive-Thru Storytime

9:30am - 11:30am
Sep 11, 2020

Northside

Age Group: Families with Children, Infant, Kids (Ages 5-9), Preschool, Toddler,

Program Type: Storytime

Description

Hop in the car and come on over for Drive-Thru Storytime! From 9:30am-11:30am Thursday and Friday (9/10-9/11) we'll be hosting short drive-thru storytimes in the Northside Library parking lot!...

Virtual Toddler Storytime (on Facebook Live)

10:30am - 10:45am

Virtual Toddler Storytime (on Facebook Live)

10:30am - 10:45am
Sep 14, 2020

Virtual

Age Group: Toddler

Program Type: Storytime

Description

Join us for a toddler storytime live on our Facebook page!...

Mystery Lovers' Book Club (Virtual Meeting)

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Registration Required

Mystery Lovers' Book Club (Virtual Meeting)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Sep 14, 2020

Virtual

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Book Club

Registration Required

Description

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

In the Making: Grown Up Crafting Kits-Hispanic Heritage Month Edition-Frida Kahlo Inspired Headbands (Registration opens 9/8 at 9:00 am)

9:00am - 5:00pm

Registration Required

In the Making: Grown Up Crafting Kits-Hispanic Heritage Month Edition-Frida Kahlo Inspired Headbands (Registration opens 9/8 at 9:00 am)

9:00am - 5:00pm
Sep 15, 2020

Virtual

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Description

We are taking our love of crafting, packing it up, and sending it home with you to create!...

Virtual Preschool Storytime (on Facebook Live)

10:30am - 10:45am

Virtual Preschool Storytime (on Facebook Live)

10:30am - 10:45am
Sep 15, 2020

Virtual

Age Group: Preschool

Program Type: Storytime

Description

Join us for a preschool storytime live on our Facebook page!...

Virtual Reader's Theater Tuesday (Ages 5-9, Registration opens 9/4)

4:30pm - 5:00pm

Registration Required

Virtual Reader's Theater Tuesday (Ages 5-9, Registration opens 9/4)

4:30pm - 5:00pm
Sep 15, 2020

Virtual

Age Group: Kids (Ages 5-9)

Program Type: Reading & Literacy

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 6

Description

Does your child love to perform? Let's practice our stage voices safely from home and participate in Reader's Theater Tuesdays!...

Novels at Night Book Club (Virtual Meeting)

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Registration Required

Novels at Night Book Club (Virtual Meeting)

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Sep 15, 2020

Virtual

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Book Club

Registration Required

Description

The first rule of Book Club is: tell everyone about Book Club! We meet monthly to talk about edgy contemporary novels that are slightly off the beaten path....

Virtual Preschool Storytime (on Facebook Live)

10:30am - 10:45am

Virtual Preschool Storytime (on Facebook Live)

10:30am - 10:45am
Sep 16, 2020

Virtual

Age Group: Preschool

Program Type: Storytime

Description

Join us for a preschool storytime live on our Facebook page!...

Read to Me: A Grownup Storytime (Virtual Meeting)

12:00pm - 1:00pm

Registration Required

Read to Me: A Grownup Storytime (Virtual Meeting)

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Sep 16, 2020

Virtual

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Book Club

Registration Required

Description

Grab your lunch and join us for a story! Once a month, enjoy a short story, an excerpt from a book, or a collection of poetry. It’s like an audiobook - but LIVE!...

Baby Development and Prevention of Common Concerns (Virtual)

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Registration Required

Baby Development and Prevention of Common Concerns (Virtual)

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Sep 16, 2020

Virtual

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Class, For Parents & Caregivers, Health,

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 43

Description

Join Kellsey Rommelfanger, PT and DPT at Aurora Sports Health, for a 45-minute presentation and 15-minute question and answer session that will cover normal movement and coordination for babies during their first year of life. We will also discuss...

Virtual Family Storytime (on Facebook Live)

6:30pm - 6:45pm

Virtual Family Storytime (on Facebook Live)

6:30pm - 6:45pm
Sep 16, 2020

Virtual

Age Group: Preschool

Program Type: Storytime

Description

Join us for a preschool storytime live on Facebook and YouTube!...

Virtual Toddler Storytime (on Facebook Live)

10:30am - 10:45am

Virtual Toddler Storytime (on Facebook Live)

10:30am - 10:45am
Sep 17, 2020

Virtual

Age Group: Toddler

Program Type: Storytime

Description

Join us for a toddler storytime live on our Facebook page!...

Crossroads Brunch

11:00am - 12:00pm

Registration Required

Virtual

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Club, Movie/Film, Pop Culture,

Registration Required

Description

Join us to explore and discuss intersectionality in film, literature, and pop culture. Bring your home-made brunch! View the curated list for suggested media (TBD) or talk about something you already know....

Essay Writing for College Applications (Ages 12-19, virtual, registration required)

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Registration Required

Essay Writing for College Applications (Ages 12-19, virtual, registration required)

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Sep 17, 2020

Virtual

Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-19)

Program Type: For Parents & Caregivers, Lecture, Workshop,

Registration Required

Description

Starting to write your personal essay for your college application? Need a few tips?...

Virtual Preschool Storytime (on Facebook Live)

10:30am - 10:45am

Virtual Preschool Storytime (on Facebook Live)

10:30am - 10:45am
Sep 18, 2020

Virtual

Age Group: Preschool

Program Type: Storytime

Description

Join us for a preschool storytime live on our Facebook page! Storytime staff will lead you through a short 15-minute storytime aimed at three to five-year-old children....

Preschool Play and Rhyme with Me (on Facebook Live & YouTube Live)

11:00am - 11:15am

Preschool Play and Rhyme with Me (on Facebook Live & YouTube Live)

11:00am - 11:15am
Sep 18, 2020

Civic Center

Age Group: Preschool

Program Type: Reading & Literacy

Description

Join us live on our Facebook or YouTube page for a Phonics Filled Friday! Have fun practicing rhyming and sounds through songs, games, and stories. ...

Preventing Falls Everyday (Virtual Meeting)

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Registration Required

Preventing Falls Everyday (Virtual Meeting)

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Sep 18, 2020

Virtual

Age Group: Adult, Seniors (Ages 55+),

Program Type: Health, Healthy Living,

Registration Required

Description

We are all changing things in our life because of the coronavirus but there is one thing that’s still the same. Falling is NOT a normal part of aging. Join us for practical tips and information to help you stay on your feet and independent. ...

It’s a Teen Book Club! (Ages 12-19, virtual, registration required)

3:00pm - 4:00pm

Registration Required

It’s a Teen Book Club! (Ages 12-19, virtual, registration required)

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Sep 18, 2020

Virtual

Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-19)

Program Type: Book Club

Registration Required

Description

Looking for a place to unleash your inner book nerd?...

KPL Teens To Go: Decorate Your Space (ages 12-19, registration opens on 9/12 at 9:00 am.)

9:00am - 11:00am

Registration Required

KPL Teens To Go: Decorate Your Space (ages 12-19, registration opens on 9/12 at 9:00 am.)

9:00am - 11:00am
Sep 19, 2020

Southwest

Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-19)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 9

Description

Registration for this box begins at 9:00 AM on Saturday, September 12th....

KPL Kids To Go: Happy Hobby Horse (ages 0-5, registration opens on 9/12 at 9:00am)

9:00am - 10:00am

Registration Required

KPL Kids To Go: Happy Hobby Horse (ages 0-5, registration opens on 9/12 at 9:00am)

9:00am - 10:00am
Sep 19, 2020

Southwest

Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Toddler,

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Description

Registration for this box begins at 9:00 AM on Saturday, September 12th. ...

Family Reading Club: Front Desk (for families with children, registration required, virtual meeting)

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Registration Required

Family Reading Club: Front Desk (for families with children, registration required, virtual meeting)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Sep 20, 2020

Virtual

Age Group: Families with Children

Program Type: Book Club

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 2

Description

Read a book together as a family, then discuss it with others at the library! This month we will be reading "Front Desk" by, Kelly Yang....

Virtual Toddler Storytime (on Facebook Live)

10:30am - 10:45am

Virtual Toddler Storytime (on Facebook Live)

10:30am - 10:45am
Sep 21, 2020

Virtual

Age Group: Toddler

Program Type: Storytime

Description

Join us for a toddler storytime live on our Facebook page!...

Fiber Arts Company (Virtual Meeting)

5:30pm - 6:30pm

Registration Required

Virtual

Registration Required

Description

Do you enjoy knitting, crocheting, cross-stitch, embroidery or another fiber art? Bring your work-in-progress, share some patterns, and enjoy the company of other makers for some friendly chit-chat while you work on your projects. ...

Virtual Preschool Storytime (on Facebook Live)

10:30am - 10:45am

Virtual Preschool Storytime (on Facebook Live)

10:30am - 10:45am
Sep 22, 2020

Virtual

Age Group: Preschool

Program Type: Storytime

Description

Join us for a preschool storytime live on our Facebook page!...

VOTE 2020! Voter Registration for Teens (Ages 12-19, virtual, registration required)

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Registration Required

VOTE 2020! Voter Registration for Teens (Ages 12-19, virtual, registration required)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Sep 22, 2020

Virtual

Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-19)

Program Type: Civics & Voting

Registration Required

Description

Will you be 18 before the November 2020 election? Or are you just excited to learn more about voting?...

How to Use Library Materials and Databases for Your Genealogical Research (Virtual Meeting)

5:30pm - 6:30pm

Registration Required

How to Use Library Materials and Databases for Your Genealogical Research (Virtual Meeting)

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Sep 22, 2020

Virtual

Age Group: Adult, Seniors (Ages 55+),

Program Type: History & Genealogy

Registration Required

Description

Did you know that your library card can get you access to hundreds of genealogical tools and resources?...

Virtual Preschool Storytime (on Facebook Live)

10:30am - 10:45am

Virtual Preschool Storytime (on Facebook Live)

10:30am - 10:45am
Sep 23, 2020

Virtual

Age Group: Preschool

Program Type: Storytime

Description

Join us for a preschool storytime live on our Facebook page!...

Classic Novels Book Club (Virtual Meeting)

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Registration Required

Classic Novels Book Club (Virtual Meeting)

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Sep 23, 2020

Virtual

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Book Club

Registration Required

Description

What defines a classic novel? Is it time, quality, or that indefinable something that makes us want to read a book over and over?...

Crime Time: A True Crime Club (Virtual Meeting)

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Registration Required

Crime Time: A True Crime Club (Virtual Meeting)

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Sep 23, 2020

Virtual

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Book Club, Club,

Registration Required

Description

Calling all true crime fanatics, this is the club for you!...

Virtual Family Storytime (on Facebook Live)

6:30pm - 6:45pm

Virtual Family Storytime (on Facebook Live)

6:30pm - 6:45pm
Sep 23, 2020

Virtual

Age Group: Preschool

Program Type: Storytime

Description

Join us for a preschool storytime live on Facebook and YouTube!...

Virtual Toddler Storytime (on Facebook Live)

10:30am - 10:45am

Virtual Toddler Storytime (on Facebook Live)

10:30am - 10:45am
Sep 24, 2020

Virtual

Age Group: Toddler

Program Type: Storytime

Description

Join us for a toddler storytime live on our Facebook page!...

Literary Listeners (Virtual Meeting)

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Registration Required

Virtual

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Book Club

Registration Required

Description

If you sit in your car to see what happens next, then please join us for Literary Listeners monthly to discuss an author's audiobook collection, including: narrators, how different the movie is in your head versus what it turns out to be on the bi...

Virtual Preschool Storytime (on Facebook Live)

10:30am - 10:45am

Virtual Preschool Storytime (on Facebook Live)

10:30am - 10:45am
Sep 25, 2020

Virtual

Age Group: Preschool

Program Type: Storytime

Description

Join us for a preschool storytime live on our Facebook page! Storytime staff will lead you through a short 15-minute storytime aimed at three to five-year-old children....

Preschool Play and Rhyme with Me

11:00am - 11:15am

Civic Center

Age Group: Preschool

Program Type: Reading & Literacy

Description

Join us live on our Facebook or YouTube page for a Phonics Filled Friday! Have fun practicing rhyming and sounds through songs, games, and stories. ...

Craftin’ Together (Ages 12-19, virtual, registration required)

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Registration Required

Craftin’ Together (Ages 12-19, virtual, registration required)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Sep 25, 2020

Virtual

Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-19)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Club,

Registration Required

Description

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KPL Family Night: Moon Rovers (for families with children, registration opens on 9/19 at 9:00am)

9:00am - 11:00am

Registration Required

KPL Family Night: Moon Rovers (for families with children, registration opens on 9/19 at 9:00am)

9:00am - 11:00am
Sep 26, 2020

Southwest

Age Group: Families with Children

Program Type: STEAM

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 16

Description

Registration for this box begins at 9:00 AM on Saturday, September 19th....

KPL Kids To Go: Brain Break Box (ages 5-12, registration opens on 9/19 at 9:00am)

9:00am - 11:00am

Registration Required

KPL Kids To Go: Brain Break Box (ages 5-12, registration opens on 9/19 at 9:00am)

9:00am - 11:00am
Sep 26, 2020

Southwest

Age Group: Kids (Ages 5-9), Kids (Ages 9-12),

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creative Expression, Gaming, STEAM,

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Description

Registration for this box begins at 9:00 AM on Saturday, September 19th. Back-to-school time is here! Give those kid brains a break with a box full of goodies, games, and activities designed to destress. ...

Animals of the World with the Racine Zoo (Virtual Event)

10:30am - 11:00am

Registration Required

Animals of the World with the Racine Zoo (Virtual Event)

10:30am - 11:00am
Sep 26, 2020

Virtual

Age Group: Families with Children, Teens (Ages 12-19),

Program Type: Special Event, STEAM,

Registration Required

Description

Attend a virtual visit with us to the Racine Zoo! During the visit, we will get to visit and learn about 2 different animals from around the world....

Book Truck Boogie: Latin Dance Party

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Northside

Description

This special edition Book Truck Boogie will feature the greatest Hispanic music hits!...

Virtual Toddler Storytime (on Facebook Live)

10:30am - 10:45am

Virtual Toddler Storytime (on Facebook Live)

10:30am - 10:45am
Sep 28, 2020

Virtual

Age Group: Toddler

Program Type: Storytime

Description

Join us for a toddler storytime live on our Facebook page!...

Fantasy/SciFi Book Club (Virtual Meeting)

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Registration Required

Fantasy/SciFi Book Club (Virtual Meeting)

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Sep 28, 2020

Virtual

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Book Club

Registration Required

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....

Virtual Preschool Storytime (on Facebook Live)

10:30am - 10:45am

Virtual Preschool Storytime (on Facebook Live)

10:30am - 10:45am
Sep 29, 2020

Virtual

Age Group: Preschool

Program Type: Storytime

Description

Join us for a preschool storytime live on our Facebook page!...

Teen Writers’ Time (Ages 12-19, virtual, registration required)

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Registration Required

Teen Writers’ Time (Ages 12-19, virtual, registration required)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Sep 29, 2020

Virtual

Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-19)

Program Type: Creative Expression, Reading & Literacy, Workshop,

Registration Required

Description

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Planner Circle (Virtual Meeting)

5:30pm - 6:30pm

Registration Required

Planner Circle (Virtual Meeting)

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Sep 29, 2020

Virtual

Age Group: Adult, Adults (Ages 18+),

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Club, Creative Expression,

Registration Required

Description

Do you live or die by your planner? Do you love setting up your Bullet Journal each month? Or do you have trouble finding the time to sit and reconnect with your goals or to-do list?...

Virtual Preschool Storytime (on Facebook Live)

10:30am - 10:45am

Virtual Preschool Storytime (on Facebook Live)

10:30am - 10:45am
Sep 30, 2020

Virtual

Age Group: Preschool

Program Type: Storytime

Description

Join us for a preschool storytime live on our Facebook page!...

Virtual Family Storytime (on Facebook Live)

6:30pm - 6:45pm

Virtual Family Storytime (on Facebook Live)

6:30pm - 6:45pm
Sep 30, 2020

Virtual

Age Group: Preschool

Program Type: Storytime

Description

Join us for a preschool storytime live on Facebook and YouTube!...

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