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Game Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Age Group: Adult, Teen

Uptown

Uptown Fireplace

Age Groups: Adult, Teen

Program Type: Club

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!...

Clip That Pic

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Age Group: Teen

Registration Required

Simmons

Simmons Stocker Children's Room

Age Groups: Teen

Program Type: Craft

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 9

Description

Need more room décor? Come take your wall from drab to fab with a new photo line. We’ll create lines, decorate frames, and make it easy to hang up when you get home! Registration Required to attend....

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

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Age Group: Teen

Southwest

Southwest Activities Room AB

Age Groups: Teen

Program Type: Class

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....

Teens Together

5:30pm - 6:30pm

Age Group: Teen

Southwest

Southwest Conference Room

Age Groups: Teen

Program Type: Book Club

Description

Are you an LGBTQIA+ teen? Are you a teen ally? If you answered yes to either of these questions, come together to join us in a book discussion and hangout session pertaining to issues that affect you and your fellow teens!...

Magic: The Gathering

6:00pm - 8:30pm

Age Group: Adult, Everyone, Teen

Magic: The Gathering

6:00pm - 8:30pm
Jun 6, 2019

Northside

Northside Conference Room

Age Groups: 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....

LGBTQ Youth Suicide Prevention

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Age Group: Family, Teen

LGBTQ Youth Suicide Prevention

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Jun 10, 2019

Southwest

Southwest Activities Room AB

Age Groups: Family, Teen

Program Type: Class

Description

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Wisconsin Chapter, and the LGBT Center of SE Wisconsin are co-presenting the film "Talk Saves Lives." A panel discussion about how to prevent LGBTQ+ youth suicide will follow....

Easy Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Age Group: Adult, Teen

Easy Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Jun 11, 2019

Southwest

Southwest Activities Room AB

Age Groups: Adult, Teen

Program Type: Workshop

Description

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LIVE CONCERT: fresh, inc

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Age Group: Adult, Everyone, Teen

LIVE CONCERT: fresh, inc

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Jun 12, 2019

Southwest

Southwest Activities Room AB

Age Groups: Adult, Everyone, Teen

Program Type: Performer, Special Event

Description

Enjoy an evening of performances by the best young talent from around the nation attending this year’s fresh inc festival, a one-of-a-kind chamber music festival redefining the training process for emerging musicians....

Game Club

6:00pm - 8:30pm

Age Group: Adult, Teen

Southwest

Southwest Atrium

Age Groups: Adult, Teen

Program Type: Club

Description

Teen Video Gaming Group (Grades 6-12)

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Age Group: Teen

Southwest

Southwest Activities Room AB

Age Groups: Teen

Program Type: Club

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....

Kenosha Kitchen: Mac ‘N Cheese Challenge (Grades 6-12)

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Age Group: Teen

Registration Required

Kenosha Kitchen: Mac ‘N Cheese Challenge (Grades 6-12)

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

Southwest

Southwest Activities Room AB

Age Groups: Teen

Program Type: Class

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 16

Description

Pasta + Cheese = ❤ Can you take it to the next level and impress Librarian Heather? Registration Required. Gluten/Dairy-free mac and cheeze will be provided if requested when registering....

In the Making: Felt Cacti

5:30pm - 7:00pm

Age Group: Adult, Teen

In the Making: Felt Cacti

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Jun 20, 2019

Northside

Northside Activities Room A

Age Groups: Adult, Teen

Program Type: Craft

Description

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Box Fort & Nerf War (Grades 6-12, registration required)

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Age Group: Teen

Registration Required

Box Fort & Nerf War (Grades 6-12, registration required)

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Jun 21, 2019

Southwest

Southwest Atrium

Age Groups: Teen

Program Type: Special Event

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 35

Description

The library has become a battleground and there's nothing to protect you but boxes! Bring your own Nerf Gun and it will be an all out war! We'll supply 2 types of Nerf Darts, so please leave yours at home....

Paint in the Park

2:30pm - 4:30pm

Age Group: Adult, Teen

Paint in the Park

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Jun 22, 2019

Simmons

Simmons Library Park

Age Groups: Adult, Teen

Program Type: Craft

Description

Do you love to paint? Join us out in the sunshine, in the Simmons Library front lawn, where we will be painting this gorgeous, historic building. Prefer painting nature? Feel free to stop by and paint the park instead -- or whatever you like....

Game Club

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Age Group: Adult, Teen

Uptown

Uptown Fireplace

Age Groups: Adult, Teen

Program Type: Club

Description

Adobe Illustrator Drop-In: For Teens, By Teens (Grades 6-12)

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Age Group: Teen

Adobe Illustrator Drop-In: For Teens, By Teens (Grades 6-12)

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Jun 26, 2019

Southwest

The Hub - Station 1

Age Groups: Teen

Program Type: Technology Class

Description

High school students Easten and Evee are teaching a drop in Introduction to Adobe Illustrator. Class will be first come, first served. There are only 3 computers available, so sharing will be necessary....

Teen Movie Monday! (Grades 6-12)

3:15pm - 4:15pm

Age Group: Teen

Southwest

Southwest Activities Room B

Age Groups: Teen

Program Type: Film Screening

Description

Mondays can be a bummer, so join us for a teen movie! Popcorn will be provided....

Kenosha Kitchen: Red, White, and Blueberry (Grades 6-12, registration required)

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Age Group: Teen

Registration Required

Kenosha Kitchen: Red, White, and Blueberry (Grades 6-12, registration required)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Jul 2, 2019

Southwest

Southwest Activities Room AB

Age Groups: Teen

Program Type: Class

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 14

Description

Can you Perfect the Perfect Parfait? (Can you say that 5 times quickly?) This super simple dessert is just right for the Fourth of July and hot summer days. Registration required....

Game Club

6:00pm - 8:30pm

Age Group: Adult, Teen

Southwest

Southwest Atrium

Age Groups: Adult, Teen

Description

Oddly Satisfying: Kinetic Sand (Grades 6-12)

3:00pm - 4:00pm

Age Group: Teen

Southwest

Southwest Activities Room B

Age Groups: Teen

Program Type: Craft

Description

Ever watch a video or .gif and find it oddly satisfying? Do you watch Instagram slime videos and love listening to the squishing sounds? Come make homemade Kinetic Sand, watch oddly satisfying clips, and make your own video!...

In the Making: Galaxy & Moon Watercoloring

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Age Group: Adult, Teen

In the Making: Galaxy & Moon Watercoloring

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Jul 14, 2019

Southwest

Southwest Activities Room AB

Age Groups: 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....

Sew Easy: Basic Hand Sewing (Grades 6-12, registration required)

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Age Group: Teen

Registration Required

Sew Easy: Basic Hand Sewing (Grades 6-12, registration required)

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Jul 16, 2019

Southwest

Southwest Activities Room A

Age Groups: Teen

Program Type: Craft

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 6

Description

Have you felt the urge to learn how to sew? Learn a few basic stitches, start making a stuffed cat pillow, and keep working on it at home. No sewing experience necessary. Registration required....

Game Club

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Age Group: Adult, Teen

Uptown

Uptown Fireplace

Age Groups: Adult, Teen

Program Type: Club

Description

Teen Video Gaming Group (Grades 6-12)

5:30pm - 7:30pm

Age Group: Teen

Northside

Northside Activities Room A

Age Groups: Teen

Program Type: Club

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....

Teen Lock-In (Grades 6-12, registration required)

6:00pm - 10:00pm

Age Group: Teen

Registration Required

Teen Lock-In (Grades 6-12, registration required)

6:00pm - 10:00pm
Jul 26, 2019

Southwest

Southwest Lobby

Age Groups: Teen

Program Type: Special Event

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 36

Description

Get locked in the library for this fun after-hours event! There will be games, crafts, and an escape room! Registration required....

Become a Historical Detective

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Age Group: Adult, Teen

Registration Required

Become a Historical Detective

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Jul 30, 2019

Southwest

Southwest Activities Room AB

Age Groups: Adult, Teen

Program Type: Class, Workshop

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 15

Description

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Anime Escape Room - Round 1 (Grades 6-12 and Adults, registration required)

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Age Group: Adult, Teen

Registration Required

Anime Escape Room - Round 1 (Grades 6-12 and Adults, registration required)

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Jul 31, 2019

Southwest

Southwest Activities Room AB

Age Groups: Adult, Teen

Program Type: Special Event

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 12

Description

Yu-Gi-Oh NO, don’t get trapped in the room! Can you Ani-make it out in “One Piece?” Or will be you stranded like a “Ghost in [a] shell?” This 45 minute Anime Themed Escape Room will be run 3 times....

Anime Escape Room - Round 2 (Grades 6-12 and Adults, registration required)

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Age Group: Adult, Teen

Registration Required

Anime Escape Room - Round 2 (Grades 6-12 and Adults, registration required)

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Jul 31, 2019

Southwest

Southwest Activities Room AB

Age Groups: Adult, Teen

Program Type: Special Event

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 12

Description

Anime Escape Room - Round 3 (Grades 6-12 and Adults, registration required)

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Age Group: Adult, Teen

Registration Required

Anime Escape Room - Round 3 (Grades 6-12 and Adults, registration required)

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Jul 31, 2019

Southwest

Southwest Activities Room AB

Age Groups: Adult, Teen

Program Type: Special Event

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 12

Description

Magic: The Gathering

6:00pm - 8:30pm

Age Group: Adult, Everyone, Teen

Magic: The Gathering

6:00pm - 8:30pm
Aug 1, 2019

Northside

Northside Conference Room

Age Groups: 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....

Coffee and Canvas

5:00pm - 7:00pm

Age Group: Adult, Teen

Registration Required

Coffee and Canvas

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Aug 5, 2019

Southwest

Southwest Activities Room AB

Age Groups: Adult, Teen

Program Type: Craft

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 15

Description

Join us for an indoor plant-themed painting class with local artist, Kelly Witte! We will provide the coffee, canvas, and painting supplies and Kelly will lead you through the process to make a special work of art....

Dungeons and Dragons for Beginners: For Teens By Teens (Grades 6-12)

4:00pm - 8:00pm

Age Group: Teen

Dungeons and Dragons for Beginners: For Teens By Teens (Grades 6-12)

4:00pm - 8:00pm
Aug 6, 2019

Southwest

Southwest Conference Room

Age Groups: Teen

Program Type: Club

Description

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

Game Club

6:00pm - 8:30pm

Age Group: Adult, Teen

Southwest

Southwest Atrium

Age Groups: Adult, Teen

Program Type: Club

Description

Teen Video Gaming Group (Grades 6-12)

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Age Group: Teen

Southwest

Southwest Activities Room AB

Age Groups: Teen

Program Type: Club

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....

Teen Beach Party (Grades 6-12)

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Age Group: Teen

Southwest

Southwest Activities Room AB

Age Groups: Teen

Program Type: Open House

Description

Surf’s up teens! It’s time to take the party to the beach, play in the sand, and splash in the water! We’ll be doing 90’s style sand art, tie-dye, salt water painting, and will finish with an outdoor water fight!...

In the Making: Homemade Bird Feeders

5:00pm - 6:30pm

Age Group: Adult, Teen

In the Making: Homemade Bird Feeders

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Aug 15, 2019

Northside

Northside Activities Room A

Age Groups: Adult, Teen

Program Type: Craft

Description

Teen Throwback Movie Monday (Grades 6-12)

5:00pm - 7:00pm

Age Group: Teen

Southwest

Southwest Activities Room B

Age Groups: Teen

Program Type: Film Screening

Description

Movie Monday is going back in time! Join us for a Throwback Film (movie announced here July 1st) and snacks from the past! ...

Clay Beads Jewelry Making (Grades 6-12)

3:30pm - 5:00pm

Age Group: Teen

Southwest

Southwest Activities Room A

Age Groups: Teen

Program Type: Craft

Description

Learn the art of making custom polymer clay caned beads. We will turn our handcrafted beads into bracelets or necklaces!...

Game Club

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Age Group: Adult, Teen

Uptown

Uptown Fireplace

Age Groups: Adult, Teen

Program Type: Club

Description

Chess Night

6:30pm - 8:00pm

Age Group: Adult, Everyone, Family, School Age, Teen

Chess Night

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Sep 4, 2019

Southwest

Southwest Activities Room AB

Age Groups: Adult, Everyone, Family, School Age, 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....

Magic: The Gathering

6:00pm - 8:30pm

Age Group: Adult, Everyone, Teen

Magic: The Gathering

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

Northside

Northside Conference Room

Age Groups: Adult, Everyone, Teen

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....

Google Drive

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Age Group: Adult, Teen

Northside

Northside Activities Room A

Age Groups: Adult, Teen

Program Type: Technology Class

Description

Learn about Google Drive, the free web-based alternative to Microsoft Office that lets you create documents, presentations, spreadsheets, and forms....

Game Club

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Age Group: Adult, Teen

Uptown

Uptown Fireplace

Age Groups: Adult, Teen

Program Type: Club

Description

Magic: The Gathering

6:00pm - 8:30pm

Age Group: Adult, Everyone, Teen

Magic: The Gathering

6:00pm - 8:30pm
Oct 3, 2019

Northside

Northside Conference Room

Age Groups: 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....

Game Club

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Age Group: Adult, Teen

Uptown

Uptown Fireplace

Age Groups: Adult, Teen

Program Type: Club

Description

Magic: The Gathering

6:00pm - 8:30pm

Age Group: Adult, Everyone, Teen

Magic: The Gathering

6:00pm - 8:30pm
Nov 7, 2019

Northside

Northside Conference Room

Age Groups: 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....

Game Club

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Age Group: Adult, Teen

Uptown

Uptown Fireplace

Age Groups: Adult, Teen

Program Type: Club

Description

Magic: The Gathering

6:00pm - 8:30pm

Age Group: Adult, Everyone, Teen

Magic: The Gathering

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

Northside

Northside Conference Room

Age Groups: 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....

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