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Week of July 22, 2018

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9am		Wonderful Ones Storytime 9:30am - 10:00am Northside Northside 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.... Delreino & Makhale - Hub 1 9:45am - 11:45am Southwest The Hub Post Production Room Description Music creation...	Study group 9:00am - 11:00am Southwest Southwest Conference Room Description n/a... 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....			Use Google to Get a Job (week 2 of 2) 9:30am - 10:45am Registration Required Northside Northside Activities Room A Age Group: Adult Program Type: Computer & Tech Training Registration Required Description Part 2 of 2. Learn to use G Suite to help you search for job opportunities, explore career sites, write a resume, submit applications, and practice interviewing using a hybrid of in-class and self paced instructions. ... 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. ...	Frugally Modest Couponing Class 9:00am - 1:00pm Southwest Southwest Conference Room Description n/a...
10am		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. ... Bookmobile Storytime at Columbus Park 10:00am - 10:30am Age Group: Families with Children Program Type: Storytime Description Stop by the Bookmobile at Columbus Park for outdoor storytimes! Best for ages 3-7 and their caregivers. Weather permitting.Columbus Park is located at 21st Ave & 54th St. ... Toddler Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Northside Northside 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. ...	Kidding Around Yoga Jr. (Ages 3-4) 10:00am - 10:45am Southwest Southwest Activities Room AB Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Class 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 Miss Heather, a KPL Librarian and certified KAY teacher.... Reservation 10:00am - 2:00pm Northside Northside Conference Room Description n/a... Infant Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Southwest Southwest Storytime Room Age Group: Infant Program Type: Storytime	Discovery Zone 10:00am - 11:00am Simmons Simmons Stocker Children's Room Age Group: Families with Children Program Type: Workshop Description Drop in for family friendly hands-on science. Best for ages 3 and up. ... Tiny Artists 10:00am - 11:00am Southwest Southwest Activities Room A Age Group: Toddler Program Type: Class, Arts & Crafts, Description Join us for hands-on art activities that inspire creativity and build confidence for toddlers and preschoolers. Dress for a mess! ... Prechool Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Northside Northside 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. ...	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. ...	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. ... 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. ...
11am			Walk-in 11:30am - 2:15pm Southwest Southwest Conference Room Description n/a...	Preschool Storytime 11:00am - 11:30am Northside Northside 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: Class	Totally Untidy Tots 11:00am - 11:30am Southwest Southwest Storytime Room Age Group: Toddler Program Type: Workshop Description Stick around after Toddler Storytime for a fun-filled sensory playtime. Make the mess here, not at home! ...	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. ...	Café con Leche 11:00am - 12:00pm Registration Required Southwest Southwest Activities Room B Age Group: Adult Program Type: Special Event Registration Required Description Traiga a un amigo/a y aprenda sobre los recursos y servicios de la biblioteca, mientras disfruta de un cafe....
12pm	Sunday Crafternoon! 12:30pm - 3:00pm Southwest Southwest Activities Room AB Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop, Description A hobby group for all kinds of crafters, model builders and miniature makers. Come share ideas, show off your work and learn from each other. Bring any project you're working on, or come just to be inspired. All levels of experience welcome....	Mystery Mondays 12:00pm - 3:00pm Southwest Southwest Activities Room AB Age Group: Families with Children Program Type: Movie/Film, Special Event, Description Do you love a good surprise? Explore some of the different activities we have to offer, while enjoying a kid-friendly movie or TV show. Don’t wear nice clothes--mysteries might be messy! ...			Thursday Afternoon Movie @Southwest 12:30pm - 3:00pm Southwest Southwest Activities Room AB Age Group: Adult Program Type: Movie/Film Description THIS WEEK'S MOVIE: READY PLAYER ONE (PG-13) (Trailer Linked!) ...
1pm				Kid Kitchen (Grades K-5, registration required) 1:00pm - 2:00pm Kid Kitchen (Grades K-5, registration required) 1:00pm - 2:00pm Jul 25, 2018 Southwest Southwest Activities Room AB Age Group: School Age Program Type: Class 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. Registration required....	This or That Thursdays 1:00pm - 3:00pm Northside Northside Activities Room A Age Group: Families with Children Program Type: Workshop Description What will we do on This or That Thursdays? Oh, this...or that. It could be outdoor water activities, science experiments, crafts, or more--but, you will have to come to find out! ... Sew Awesome (Grades 3-5, registration required) 1:00pm - 3:00pm Sew Awesome (Grades 3-5, registration required) 1:00pm - 3:00pm Jul 26, 2018 Southwest Southwest Conference Room Age Group: School Age Program Type: Class Description Learn the basics of hand sewing and make something fun to take home. Registration required. To register, call Youth Services at (262) 564-6150. ... Career Coaches of WI- Tour w/Marcia 1:30pm - 2:30pm Southwest Southwest Digital Media Lab		Magic: The Gathering @ Southwest 1:00pm - 4:00pm Southwest Southwest Activities Room AB Age Group: Adult Program Type: Club Description Looking for people to play Magic with? 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! Looking to playtest that new Standard or Modern deck?...
2pm			Grades 3-5 Coding Camp (registration required) 2:30pm - 3:30pm Grades 3-5 Coding Camp (registration required) 2:30pm - 3:30pm Jul 24, 2018 Southwest Southwest Conference Room Age Group: School Age Program Type: Computer & Tech Training Description Learn the basics of computer science and explore concepts like sequence, loops, events, and conditionals. Registration required. To register, call Youth Services at (262) 564-6150. ...	Grades 5-8 Coding Camp 2:00pm - 3:00pm Southwest Southwest Conference Room Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-19) Program Type: Computer & Tech Training		Kid Science Jr.: Color Science (Grades K-2, registration required) 2:00pm - 3:00pm Kid Science Jr.: Color Science (Grades K-2, registration required) 2:00pm - 3:00pm Jul 27, 2018 Northside Northside Activities Room A Age Group: School Age Program Type: Class Description Explore different topics with experiments and science-based crafts. Registration required. ... Office hours with Senator Wirch 2:30pm - 4:00pm Northside Northside Conference Room Description Office hours with Senator Wirch...
3pm	"Medea" by Euripides, Presented by Fleeing Artists Theatre in Hobbs Park 3:00pm - 4:30pm "Medea" by Euripides, Presented by Fleeing Artists Theatre in Hobbs Park 3:00pm - 4:30pm Jul 22, 2018 Offsite Age Group: Adult, Teens (Ages 12-19), Program Type: Performer, Special Event, Description Fleeing Artists Theatre opens a 5th season of Shakespeare in the Park with a production of "Medea" by Euripides, directed by Denise Johnson & Kenneth Montley. Bring a lawn chair and a picnic if you like, and enjoy some drama under the wide...	Google Digital Skills- 6 weeks UPDATED DATES! 3:30pm - 4:30pm Registration Required Google Digital Skills- 6 weeks UPDATED DATES! 3:30pm - 4:30pm Jul 23, 2018 Northside Northside Activities Room A Age Group: Adult Program Type: Computer & Tech Training Registration Required Description ATENTION: CLASS DATES & TIMES ARE DIFFERENT THAN PUBLISHED IN THE KPL INSIDER. PLEASE TAKE NOTES OF DAYS & TIME CHANGE....	Kidding Around Yoga (Grades K-5) 3:00pm - 3:45pm Northside Northside Activities Room A Age Group: Kids Program Type: Class 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 Miss Heather, a KPL Librarian and certified KAY teacher....	Teen Event: Movie Poster Creation 3:00pm - 4:00pm Southwest The Hub Post Production Room Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-19) Program Type: Computer & Tech Training Description Work in pairs to create a movie poster that will be perfect for hanging on your bedroom wall. Registration is required. ... Teen Event: Movie Posters 3:00pm - 4:00pm Southwest Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-19) Program Type: Computer & Tech Training Description Work in pairs to create a movie poster that will be perfect for hanging on your bedroom wall. Registration is required. ... Teen Event: Movie Poster Creation 3:00pm - 4:00pm Southwest Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-19) Program Type: Computer & Tech Training Description Work in pairs to create a movie poster that will be perfect for hanging on your bedroom wall. Registration is required. ... Movie Poster Creation 3:00pm - 4:00pm Southwest Southwest Teen Space Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-19) Program Type: Computer & Tech Training Description Come use the library’s new Creation Station with Jake! Work in pairs to create a movie poster that will be perfect for hanging on your bedroom wall. Registration required. ... iPad & Tablet Basics 3:30pm - 4:45pm Registration Required Southwest Southwest Activities Room B Age Group: Adult Program Type: Computer & Tech Training Registration Required Seats Remaining: 9 Description ... Classic Novels Book Club 3:30pm - 4:30pm Northside Northside Activities Room A Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club 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?...		Study Group 3:30pm - 5:45pm Northside Northside Activities Room A Description study group...
4pm			CAST (Grades K-5, registration required) 4:30pm - 5:30pm Southwest Southwest Storytime Room Age Group: School Age Program Type: Workshop Description Read aloud from funny scripts, play theatre games, make music, create art, and then put on a performance for family & friends at the end of this 9-week program. Registration required....	Class 4:00pm - 5:00pm Southwest Southwest Conference Room Description Class with a group of kids...		College Info Night 4:00pm - 5:45pm Southwest Southwest Conference Room Description College Info Night for UW Plattville...
5pm			Your Health: Arthritis 101 and Lower Body Pain Management 5:00pm - 6:30pm Your Health: Arthritis 101 and Lower Body Pain Management 5:00pm - 6:30pm Jul 24, 2018 Southwest Southwest Activities Room AB Age Group: Adult Program Type: Lecture Description Make your health a priority! Once a month, join us at KPL as we take a closer look at our health, courtesy of doctors on staff at All Saints Hospital in Racine....	Frugaly Modest Couptoning Club 5:00pm - 7:00pm Southwest Southwest Conference Room Description Couponing Club...
6pm		Paint and Pints 6:00pm - 9:00pm Registration Required Civic Center (DO NOT USE) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Special Event Registration Required Seats Remaining: 1 Description Join us at Public Craft Brewing Co. (716 58th St) as we pour some pints and paint a panel to celebrate graphic novels! Registration is required, art experience is not!... Chess Night in Lincoln Park 6:00pm - 7:30pm Offsite Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Club Description Enjoy one of the best games around in one of the most beautiful parks you'll ever see! There's nothing like playing chess outside. Bring your best game and we'll find you an opponent; if you don't know how to play, this is a great place to learn... Fantasy/SciFi Book Club (Virtual as back-up) 6:00pm - 7:30pm Fantasy/SciFi Book Club (Virtual as back-up) 6:00pm - 7:30pm Jul 23, 2018 Southwest Southwest Conference Room Age Group: Adult, Adults (Ages 18+), Adults (Ages 21+), 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. ... Facebook for Small Businesses (Professional Development Series) 6:00pm - 7:00pm Facebook for Small Businesses (Professional Development Series) 6:00pm - 7:00pm Jul 23, 2018 Northside Northside Activities Room A Age Group: Adult Program Type: Lecture Description Come learn how to make the most of all the information Facebook gathers for you! Learn how to maximize your reach and how to engage more people with your page through organic posts and paid reach. ... 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. ...	Literary Lovers Writing Group 6:00pm - 7:30pm Northside Northside Conference Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Workshop Description Calling all writers, non-writers, and want-to-be writers! Whether you are working on fiction, non-fiction, poetry, or something in-between - join fellow writers to discuss, write, and share feedback, inspiration, and creativity. ... 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. ...		Crowdsource Kenosha: Book club- Bram Stoker's Dracula 6:30pm - 7:30pm Crowdsource Kenosha: Book club- Bram Stoker's Dracula 6:30pm - 7:30pm Jul 26, 2018 Southwest Southwest Conference Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club Description Kenosha Publib Library is a proud partner of Crowdsource Kenosha, a community based cinema project recreating the film Nosferatu. To help us get into the spirit of the film project, we will read and discuss the vampire classic Bram Stoker's Dracu... Bible Study 6:30pm - 9:00pm Southwest Southwest Activities Room B	Teen Lock-In 6:00pm - 10:00pm Southwest Southwest Activities Room AB Age Group: Teens (Ages 12-19) Program Type: Special Event Description Get locked in the library for this fun after-hours event! There will be library-wide hide and go seek, crafts, a chat with a well known author, and an escape room, along with dinner. Registration required.... "Medea" by Euripides, Presented by Fleeing Artists Theatre in Lincoln Park 6:00pm - 7:30pm "Medea" by Euripides, Presented by Fleeing Artists Theatre in Lincoln Park 6:00pm - 7:30pm Jul 27, 2018 Offsite Age Group: Adult, Teens (Ages 12-19), Program Type: Performer, Special Event, Description Fleeing Artists Theatre opens a 5th season of Shakespeare in the Park with a production of "Medea" by Euripides, directed by Denise Johnson & Kenneth Montley. Bring a lawn chair and a picnic if you like, and enjoy some drama under the wide...	"Medea" by Euripides, Presented by Fleeing Artists Theatre in Lincoln Park 6:00pm - 7:30pm "Medea" by Euripides, Presented by Fleeing Artists Theatre in Lincoln Park 6:00pm - 7:30pm Jul 28, 2018 Offsite Age Group: Adult, Teens (Ages 12-19), Program Type: Performer, Special Event, Description Fleeing Artists Theatre opens a 5th season of Shakespeare in the Park with a production of "Medea" by Euripides, directed by Denise Johnson & Kenneth Montley. Bring a lawn chair and a picnic if you like, and enjoy some drama under the wide...
7pm		Forward Kenosha 7:30pm - 8:30pm Northside Northside Activities Room A Description Committee Meeting - moved from Conf Rm...		Community Helper Storytime: Doctor Sharee Chance-Lawson 7:00pm - 7:30pm Community Helper Storytime: Doctor Sharee Chance-Lawson 7:00pm - 7:30pm Jul 25, 2018 Southwest Southwest Activities Room AB Age Group: Families with Children Program Type: Storytime Description Learn about the helpers in your community by meeting them in person! Our special guest readers will talk about their job, answer children’s questions, and read a few of their favorite picture books....