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For Teens, By Teens: Dungeons and Dragons (Ages 12-19)

12:00pm - 3:45pm

Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-19)

For Teens, By Teens: Dungeons and Dragons (Ages 12-19)

12:00pm - 3:45pm
Apr 26, 2020

Southwest

Southwest Storytime Room

Age Groups: Teens (Ages 12-19)

Program Type: Gaming, Pop Culture

Description

Join Rowan as he teaches the basics of character building and acts as Dungeon Master in a short, beginner Dungeons and Dragons Campaign. These sessions are tailored towards beginners but experienced players are welcome to join us....

Game Club

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Age Group: Adult, Teens (Ages 12-19)

Uptown

Uptown Fireplace

Age Groups: Adult, Teens (Ages 12-19)

Program Type: Club, Gaming

Description

Do you enjoy board, card, and dice games? Try CATAN, TICKET TO RIDE, or CODENAMES - and more! Bring a favorite game or play one of ours. All levels welcome. Plus, we have dozens of games for you to check out and play at home....

Teen Knit Nite (Ages 12-19)

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-19)

Simmons

Simmons Stocker Children's Room

Age Groups: Teens (Ages 12-19)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Description

Whether you’re an expert knitter or can’t tell knit from purl, we’ve got a spot for you at knit nite! We’ll provide the materials to get you started, but feel free to bring your own knitting materials or projects....

Poetry Campfire (National Poetry Month)

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Age Group: Adult, Teens (Ages 12-19)

Poetry Campfire (National Poetry Month)

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Apr 30, 2020

Northside

Northside Activities Room A

Age Groups: Adult, Teens (Ages 12-19)

Program Type: Seasonal, Special Event

Description

Bring your favorite poetry to share at a poetry reading session, in the round! Share the poems you love, hear poems that inspire others, and celebrate National Poetry Month. Or, come to listen and discover something new....

Teen Anime Club (Ages 12-19)

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-19)

Southwest

Southwest Conference Room

Age Groups: Teens (Ages 12-19)

Program Type: Club, Pop Culture

Description

Love watching Yuri skate across the ice, Asura spreading chaos, and Goku going Super Saiyan?...

Teen Writers' Time (Ages 12-19)

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-19)

Simmons

Simmons Stocker Children's Room

Age Groups: Teens (Ages 12-19)

Program Type: Creative Expression, Workshop

Description

Are you a novelist? A poet? Love to journal or write song lyrics? Whatever your chosen form, come join us to work on your latest project, try out some writing exercises, and meet other writers. ...

Magic: The Gathering

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Age Group: Adult, Everyone, Teens (Ages 12-19)

Magic: The Gathering

6:00pm - 8:00pm
May 7, 2020

Northside

Northside Conference Room

Age Groups: Adult, Everyone, Teens (Ages 12-19)

Program Type: Club

Description

Looking for a place to play Magic: The Gathering? Look no further! Come join us for a few hours of the world’s first (and still most popular) trading card game. All experience levels are welcome....

Behind the Scenes Tour of the Simmons Library

2:30pm - 3:30pm

Age Group: Adult, Everyone, Teens (Ages 12-19)

Behind the Scenes Tour of the Simmons Library

2:30pm - 3:30pm
May 9, 2020

Simmons

Simmons Main Floor

Age Groups: Adult, Everyone, Teens (Ages 12-19)

Program Type: Lecture

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. Everyone welcome!...

Coloring & Conversation

10:00am - 11:30am

Age Group: Adult, Teens (Ages 12-19)

Coloring & Conversation

10:00am - 11:30am
May 11, 2020

Uptown

Uptown Fireplace

Age Groups: Adult, Teens (Ages 12-19)

Program Type: Club, Arts & Crafts

Description

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

Cyber Security: Virus and Malware Basics

4:00pm - 5:30pm

Age Group: Adult, Everyone, Teens (Ages 12-19)

Cyber Security: Virus and Malware Basics

4:00pm - 5:30pm
May 12, 2020

Northside

Northside Activities Room A

Age Groups: Adult, Everyone, Teens (Ages 12-19)

Program Type: Class, Computer & Tech Training

Description

Protect yourself from malicious computer software and viruses. This course will teach you how to tell if your device is infected, and how to defend your devices from hostile emails and ads....

Game Club

6:00pm - 8:30pm

Age Group: Adult, Teens (Ages 12-19)

Southwest

Southwest Atrium

Age Groups: Adult, Teens (Ages 12-19)

Program Type: Club, Gaming

Description

Wiki Edit-a-thon: Documenting Kenosha

10:00am - 2:30pm

Age Group: Adult, Teens (Ages 12-19)

Registration Required

Wiki Edit-a-thon: Documenting Kenosha

10:00am - 2:30pm
May 16, 2020

Offsite

Age Groups: Adult, Teens (Ages 12-19)

Program Type: Class, Computer & Tech Training, Special Event, Workshop

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 30

Description

Join KPL and Gateway Technical College for an exciting workshop where you will learn techniques on how to research, create, and edit wiki entries that document the impact of Kenosha history....

Poetry Pentathlon: Poetic Rant

10:30am - 12:00pm

Age Group: Adult, Teens (Ages 12-19)

Poetry Pentathlon: Poetic Rant

10:30am - 12:00pm
May 16, 2020

Uptown

Uptown Fireplace

Age Groups: Adult, Teens (Ages 12-19)

Program Type: Workshop

Description

Join us for this opportunity to grow and explore your poetic skills! In the Olympics, the Pentathlon is a sport that challenges an individual in five areas....

For Teens, By Teens: Dungeons and Dragons (Ages 12-19)

12:00pm - 3:45pm

Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-19)

For Teens, By Teens: Dungeons and Dragons (Ages 12-19)

12:00pm - 3:45pm
May 17, 2020

Southwest

Southwest Activities Room A

Age Groups: Teens (Ages 12-19)

Program Type: Gaming, Pop Culture

Description

Coloring & Conversation

7:00pm - 8:30pm

Age Group: Adult, Teens (Ages 12-19)

Coloring & Conversation

7:00pm - 8:30pm
May 18, 2020

Southwest

Southwest Conference Room

Age Groups: Adult, Teens (Ages 12-19)

Program Type: Club, Arts & Crafts

Description

In the Making: Seed Bombs

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Age Group: Adult, Teens (Ages 12-19)

In the Making: Seed Bombs

6:00pm - 7:30pm
May 19, 2020

Northside

Northside Activities Room A

Age Groups: Adult, Teens (Ages 12-19)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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....

Teen Tabletop Gaming (Ages 12-19)

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-19)

Southwest

Southwest Storytime Room

Age Groups: Teens (Ages 12-19)

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....

Game Club

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Age Group: Adult, Teens (Ages 12-19)

Uptown

Uptown Fireplace

Age Groups: Adult, Teens (Ages 12-19)

Program Type: Club, Gaming

Description

Teen Video Gaming Group (Ages 12-19)

5:30pm - 6:30pm

Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-19)

Northside

Northside Activities Room A

Age Groups: Teens (Ages 12-19)

Program Type: Club, Gaming

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. ...

Game Club

6:00pm - 8:30pm

Age Group: Adult, Teens (Ages 12-19)

Southwest

Southwest Atrium

Age Groups: Adult, Teens (Ages 12-19)

Program Type: Club, Gaming

Description

Behind the Scenes Tour of the Simmons Library

2:30pm - 3:30pm

Age Group: Adult, Everyone, Teens (Ages 12-19)

Behind the Scenes Tour of the Simmons Library

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Jun 13, 2020

Simmons

Simmons Main Floor

Age Groups: Adult, Everyone, Teens (Ages 12-19)

Program Type: Lecture

Description

Coloring & Conversation

7:00pm - 8:30pm

Age Group: Adult, Teens (Ages 12-19)

Coloring & Conversation

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Jun 15, 2020

Southwest

Southwest Conference Room

Age Groups: Adult, Teens (Ages 12-19)

Program Type: Club, Arts & Crafts

Description

Poetry Pentathlon: Publishing Party!

10:30am - 12:00pm

Age Group: Adult, Teens (Ages 12-19)

Poetry Pentathlon: Publishing Party!

10:30am - 12:00pm
Jun 20, 2020

Uptown

Uptown Fireplace

Age Groups: Adult, Teens (Ages 12-19)

Program Type: Workshop

Description

Join us for this opportunity to grow and explore your poetic skills! In the Olympics, the Pentathlon is a sport that challenges an individual in five areas....