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Middle School Wizard Coding (Grades 6-8, registration required)

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-19)

Middle School Wizard Coding (Grades 6-8, registration required)

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Nov 19, 2019

Northside

Northside Conference Room

Age Groups: Teens (Ages 12-19)

Program Type: Class, Kid Tech

Description

“Yer a Wizard!” Try out our Harry Potter Cano Coding Wand Class and learn the magic behind computer coding! Registration required. Registration opens 2 weeks before class. Must attend all 3 sessions....

Teen Tabletop Gaming (Grades 6-12)

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....

Chess Night

6:30pm - 8:00pm

Age Group: Adult, Adults (Ages 18+), Adults (Ages 21+), Seniors (Ages 55+), Teens (Ages 12-19)

Chess Night

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Nov 20, 2019

Southwest

Southwest Activities Room AB

Age Groups: Adult, Adults (Ages 18+), Adults (Ages 21+), Seniors (Ages 55+), Teens (Ages 12-19)

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....

Teen Pop-Up MakerSpace (Grades 6-12)

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-19)

Northside

Northside Children's Area

Age Groups: Teens (Ages 12-19)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Description

Hang out with your friends, eat some snacks, and choose from a variety of craft, tech, and other maker activities....

Teen Pop-Up MakerSpace (Grades 6-12)

3:00pm - 4:30pm

Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-19)

Southwest

Southwest Teen Space

Age Groups: Teens (Ages 12-19)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Description

Hang out with your friends, eat some snacks, and choose from a variety of craft, tech, and other maker activities....

Game Club

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Age Group: Adult, Adults (Ages 18+), Adults (Ages 21+), Teens (Ages 12-19)

Game Club

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Nov 26, 2019

Uptown

Uptown Fireplace

Age Groups: Adult, Adults (Ages 18+), Adults (Ages 21+), Teens (Ages 12-19)

Program Type: Club, Gaming, Pop Culture

Description

Do you enjoy board, card, and dice games? Try CATAN, TICKET TO RIDE, or CODENAMES. Interested in role-playing games? Be a hero in the worlds of DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, STAR WARS, and STAR TREK. Plus, come for MAGIC: THE GATHERING on Thursdays!...

Teen Tech Time (Grades 6-12)

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-19)

Southwest

Southwest Activities Room A

Age Groups: Teens (Ages 12-19)

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....

What's K-Poppin' (Grades 6-12)

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-19)

Southwest

Southwest Activities Room B

Age Groups: Teens (Ages 12-19)

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....

Kenosha Kitchen: Tiny Food Party (Grades 6-12, registration required)

5:30pm - 6:30pm

Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-19)

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 Groups: Teens (Ages 12-19)

Program Type: Class

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 7

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....

Teen Tech Time (Grades 6-12)

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-19)

Northside

Northside Activities Room A

Age Groups: Teens (Ages 12-19)

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....

Teens Together (Grades 6-12)

5:30pm - 6:30pm

Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-19)

Southwest

Southwest Conference Room

Age Groups: Teens (Ages 12-19)

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

Age Group: Adult, Adults (Ages 18+), Adults (Ages 21+), Everyone, Teens (Ages 12-19)

Magic: The Gathering

6:00pm - 8:30pm
Dec 5, 2019

Northside

Northside Conference Room

Age Groups: Adult, Adults (Ages 18+), Adults (Ages 21+), Everyone, Teens (Ages 12-19)

Program Type: Club, Gaming, Pop Culture

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....

Teen Video Gaming Group (Grades 6-12)

5:30pm - 7:00pm

Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-19)

Southwest

Southwest Activities Room AB

Age Groups: Teens (Ages 12-19)

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....

In the Making: Book Page Wreaths

2:00pm - 4:00pm

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

In the Making: Book Page Wreaths

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Dec 11, 2019

Southwest

Southwest Activities Room AB

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. Supplies are limited....

Teen Anime Club (Grades 6-12)

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-19)

Southwest

Southwest Activities Room A

Age Groups: Teens (Ages 12-19)

Program Type: Movie/Film

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? ...

Teen Video Gaming Group (Grades 6-12)

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-19)

Uptown

Uptown Fireplace

Age Groups: Teens (Ages 12-19)

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....

Creative Genius Art Show

6:00pm - 8:00pm

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

Creative Genius Art Show

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Dec 12, 2019

Southwest

Southwest Children's Room

Age Groups: Families with Children, Kids, School Age, Teens (Ages 12-19)

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....

Game Club

6:00pm - 8:30pm

Age Group: Adult, Adults (Ages 18+), Adults (Ages 21+), Teens (Ages 12-19)

Game Club

6:00pm - 8:30pm
Dec 12, 2019

Southwest

Southwest Atrium

Age Groups: Adult, Adults (Ages 18+), Adults (Ages 21+), Teens (Ages 12-19)

Program Type: Club, Gaming, Pop Culture

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 Tabletop Gaming (Grades 6-12)

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....

Chess Night

6:30pm - 8:00pm

Age Group: Adult, Adults (Ages 18+), Adults (Ages 21+), Seniors (Ages 55+), Teens (Ages 12-19)

Chess Night

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Dec 18, 2019

Southwest

Southwest Activities Room AB

Age Groups: Adult, Adults (Ages 18+), Adults (Ages 21+), Seniors (Ages 55+), Teens (Ages 12-19)

Program Type: Club

Description

The Floor is Lava: Teen After-Hours (Grades 6-12, registration required)

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-19)

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 Groups: Teens (Ages 12-19)

Program Type: Special Event

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 17

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. Registration and signed waiver required....

Magic: The Gathering

6:00pm - 8:00pm

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

Magic: The Gathering

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Jan 2, 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....

Youtube Basics

4:00pm - 5:30pm

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

Youtube Basics

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Jan 7, 2020

Southwest

Southwest Activities Room B

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

Program Type: Class, Computer & Tech Training

Description

YouTube is the most popular online video streaming service in the world, and this class will help teach you the basics....

Game Club

6:00pm - 8:30pm

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

Southwest

Southwest Activities Room A

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

Program Type: Club

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
Jan 11, 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
Jan 13, 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....

Poetry Pentathlon: Blank Verse

10:30am - 12:00pm

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

Poetry Pentathlon: Blank Verse

10:30am - 12:00pm
Jan 18, 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....

Coloring & Conversation

7:00pm - 8:30pm

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

Coloring & Conversation

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Jan 20, 2020

Southwest

Southwest Conference Room

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

Program Type: Club, Arts & Crafts

Description

In the Making: Upcycled Snowglobes

5:30pm - 7:30pm

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

In the Making: Upcycled Snowglobes

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Jan 21, 2020

Southwest

Southwest Activities Room AB

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Description

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

Description

Magic: The Gathering

6:00pm - 8:00pm

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

Magic: The Gathering

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Feb 6, 2020

Northside

Northside Conference Room

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

Program Type: Club

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
Feb 8, 2020

Simmons

Simmons Main Floor

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

Program Type: Lecture

Description

Coloring & Conversation

10:00am - 11:30am

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

Coloring & Conversation

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

Uptown

Uptown Fireplace

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

Program Type: Club, Arts & Crafts

Description

In the Making: Anti/Valentine's Cards

6:00pm - 8:00pm

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

In the Making: Anti/Valentine's Cards

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Feb 10, 2020

Northside

Northside Activities Room A

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Description

Game Club

6:00pm - 8:30pm

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

Southwest

Southwest Activities Room A

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

Program Type: Club

Description

Poetry Pentathlon: Pantoum

10:30am - 12:00pm

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

Poetry Pentathlon: Pantoum

10:30am - 12:00pm
Feb 15, 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....

Coloring & Conversation

7:00pm - 8:30pm

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

Coloring & Conversation

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Feb 17, 2020

Southwest

Southwest Atrium

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

Program Type: Club, Arts & Crafts

Description

Getting Started with FAFSA

5:30pm - 7:00pm

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

Getting Started with FAFSA

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Feb 20, 2020

Southwest

Southwest Activities Room AB

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

Description

Filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the first time or need a refresher?...

Safe Spaces: Microaggressions Awareness and Response / Espacios Seguros: Conociendo y Respondiendo a las Microagresiones

2:00pm - 3:30pm

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

Safe Spaces: Microaggressions Awareness and Response / Espacios Seguros: Conociendo y Respondiendo a las Microagresiones

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Feb 22, 2020

Uptown

Uptown Fireplace

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

Program Type: Bilingual, Building Common Ground, Class, Special Event, Workshop

Description

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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

Description

Intro to Wikipedia Editing

6:30pm - 7:30pm

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

Registration Required

Intro to Wikipedia Editing

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Feb 25, 2020

Southwest

Southwest Conference Room

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

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

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 8

Description

Find out how to create, edit and format Wikipedia, the world’s web-based free encyclopedia! Computers available for the first six participants or bring your own computer. Registration is limited and required....

Magic: The Gathering

6:00pm - 8:00pm

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

Magic: The Gathering

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Mar 5, 2020

Northside

Northside Conference Room

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

Program Type: Club

Description

Coloring & Conversation

10:00am - 11:30am

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

Coloring & Conversation

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

Uptown

Uptown Fireplace

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

Program Type: Club, Arts & Crafts

Description

Game Club

6:00pm - 8:30pm

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

Southwest

Southwest Activities Room A

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

Program Type: Club

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
Mar 14, 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
Mar 16, 2020

Southwest

Southwest Conference Room

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

Program Type: Club, Arts & Crafts

Description

Bullet Journaling 101

5:30pm - 7:00pm

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

Registration Required

Bullet Journaling 101

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Mar 19, 2020

Northside

Northside Activities Room A

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

Program Type: Class, Workshop

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 20

Description

Learn the basics of Bullet Journaling, an alternative and flexible method to manage your time, track goals, finances and more!...

Poetry Pentathlon: Cento

10:30am - 12:00pm

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

Poetry Pentathlon: Cento

10:30am - 12:00pm
Mar 21, 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....