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Zion, IllinoisVenues2400 Gabriel Avenue, Zion, IL 60099 1702 7th St West Unit, Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096 224 North O'Plaine Road, Gurnee, IL 60031 111 North Genessee Street, North Building, 2nd Floor, Room N-203, Waukegan, IL 60085 800 North Baldwin Avenue (Located in the Fieldhouse), Waukegan, IL 60085 203 North Genesee Street, Waukegan, IL 60085 128 North County Street, Waukegan, IL 60085 128 North County Street, Waukegan, IL 60085 128 North County Street, Waukegan, IL 60085 128 North County Street, Waukegan, IL 60085 Housed @ 1500 27th Avenue, Kenosha, Wisconsin 53142 7979 38th Avenue, Kenosha, WI 53142 6971 West Grand Avenue, Gurnee, IL 60031 2100 Argonne Drive, North Chicago, IL 60064 1507 Waukegan Road, Waukegan, IL 60085 2225 - 63rd Street, Kenosha, WI 53143 2419 63rd Street, Kenosha, WI 53143 711 59th Place, Kenosha, WI 53140 812 56th St., Kenosha, WI 53141-1414 30 East Lake Street, 5th Floor, Chicago, IL 60601 220 51st Place, Kenosha, WI 53141 35240 North Grant Street, Third Lake, IL 60046 711 - 46th St, Kenosha, WI 53140 3520-30th Avenue, Kenosha, WI 123 East Scranton Avenue, Lake Bluff, IL 60044 Lake Villa District Library - 1001 East Grand Avenue, Lake Villa, IL 60046 1001 East Grand Avenue, Lake Villa, IL 60046 2001 Alford Park Drive, Kenosha, WI 53140 2001 Alford Park Dr, Kenosha, WI 100 Library Lane, Grayslake, IL 60030 100 Library Lane, Grayslake, IL 60030 19351 West Washington Street, Learning Resource Center, 1st Floor, Grayslake, IL 60030 413 North Milwaukee Avenue, Libertyville, IL 60048 1260 North Green Bay Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045 138 Center Street, Grayslake, IL 60030 522 120th Avenue, Kenosha, WI 53144 1500 27th Avenue, Kenosha, WI 53140 43 Grass Lake Road, Lake Villa, IL 60046 866 S. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville, IL 60048 680 North Western Avenue, Lake Forest, IL 60045 360 East Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045 555 North Sheridan Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045 555 North Sheridan Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045 757 Main Street, Antioch, IL 60002 900 Wood Road, Kenosha, WI 53141 900 Wood Road, Kenosha, WI 53141 1000 East Maple Avenue, Mundelein, IL 60060 75 Seventh St, Racine, WI 1170 North Midlothian Road, Mundelein, IL 60060 906 West Hart Road, Round Lake, IL 60073 720 Hawthorne Center, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 671 Balmoral Court, Lake Forest, IL 60045 700 North Milwaukee Avenue, Suite 139, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 24615 89th St, Salem, WI 53168-8918 1120 South Milwaukee Avenue, 1st Floor, Room V-106, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 102 Highwood Avenue, Highwood, IL 60040 290 Evergreen Drive, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 255 E. Grand Avenue, Fox Lake, Illinois 60020 2065 Half Day Road, Deerfield, IL 60015 2065 Half Day Rd., Deerfield, IL 60015 3030 Lathrop Avenue, Racine, WI 53405 4103 Durand Avenue, Racine, WI 53405 2710 S Green Bay Rd, Racine, WI 53406 9200 Durand Avenue, Sturtivant, WI 53177 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire, IL 60069 595 Central Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 494 Laurel Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 494 Laurel Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 494 Laurel Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 1821 St John's Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035 319 E. Lake St, Silver Lake, WI 53170-1728 1456 Junction Avenue, Racine, WI 53403 920 North Milwaukee Avenue (at Lincolnshire Commons), Lincolnshire, IL 60069 920 Waukegan Road, Deerfield, IL 60015 1001 Main Street, Racine, WI 53403 600 Main Street, Racine, WI 53403 757 North Main Street (Route 83), Antioch, IL 60002 3801 Spring Street, Racine, WI 53405 1215 Main St., Union Grove, WI 53182-1303 801 North Main Street, Wauconda, IL 60084 49 South Waukegan Road, Deerfield, IL 60015 728 North Waukegan Road (at Deerfield Square Shopping Plaza), Deerfield, IL 60015 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL 60022 813 West Route 120, McHenry, IL 60051 1151 Church Street, Northbrook, IL 60062 1201 Cedar Lane, Northbrook, IL 60062 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich, IL 60047 320 Park Avenue, Glencoe, IL 60022 110 S. Lake Ave, Twin Lakes, WI 53181-9424 3000 North Johnsburg Road, Johnsburg, IL 60051 355 South Shoenbeck Road, Wheeling, IL 60090 355 South Shoenbeck Road, Wheeling, IL 60090 355 South Shoenbeck Road, Wheeling, IL 60090 355 South Shoenbeck Road, Wheeling, IL 60090 20600 North Rand Road (at Deer Park Town Center), Deer Park, IL 60010 1585 North Rand Road, Palatine, IL 60074 1319 North Rand Road, Palatine, IL 60074 809 North Front Street, McHenry, IL 60050-5578 5418 Hill Road, Richmond, IL 60071 811 Elm Street, Winnetka, IL 60093 1785 Orchard Lane, Northfield, IL 60093 768 Oak Street, Winnetka, IL 60093 13 West Rand Road (at The Annex of Arlington Shopping Center), Arlington Heights, IL 60004 349 East Rand Road (at Arlington Heights Promenade), Arlington Heights, IL 60004 1200 West Algonquin Road, Building F, 1st and 2nd Floors, Palatine, IL 60067 700 N. North Court, Palatine, IL 60067 505 North Northwest Highway, Barrington, IL 60010-3399 12 N Elm Street, Prospect Heights, IL 60070-1499 47 E. Northwest Highway, Palatine, IL 60067 |  Upcoming events
Genre: Children's
(added automatically) The Illinois Poetry Society meets in the Civic Room every other month. Please bring 10-12 copies of two poems for critiquing.
Genre: Children's
(added automatically) Southport Press, a new small-press publishing operation in Kenosha, will present artwork and hands-on activities to coincide with the publication of its first book. At this event, participants will meet some of the artists and writers, see examples of the publication, learn how to draw their own comic ... (more)Genre: Children's
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(added automatically) Whether in a journal for family histories or as published memoirs, telling our personal stories is a transforming experience. This workshop will help you recall and record your stories, as well as discover their significance. Maximum of 40 participants. Registration required by calling 564-6130. For ... (more)Genre: Children's
(added automatically) Stories, music and a make-it, take-it craft project. Children 3 and Older and Families Welcome! Do you love the cold? Well, these quirky little black and white birds do! We will be chilling out with our favorite stories and songs about penguins. Penguins adore water so our craft will be an unsinkable ... (more)Shelbie Degener. Speaker: Shelbie Degener Licensed Massage Therapist, Arvasi Life Spa Simple techniques can help you effectively manage pain and stress. Learn how to create a home care program that will keep you, your family and your friends happy, healthy, and pain free. Call 564-6130 to register. For Adults.
Genre: Children's
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(added automatically) Create a personal greeting card for a special occasion or event. Make your card extra special by making it a pop-up. Use our art supplies or bring your own markers, glue and embellishments.
Genre: Children's
(added automatically) 10:00am-4:00pm, Southwest Enjoy a large and detailed model railroad layout including some hobo related scenes similar to what men who “rode the rails” experienced during the Great Depression. Watch trains journey through miniature landscapes or try your hand at being an engineer. Club members will ... (more)11:00am-3:00pm, Southwest Do you love trucks? Join us to color a truck picture, pick up a sticker, and take home your very own license to read. Share some Trucktown books and some of your favorite truckery rhymes by Jon Scieszka. Roll on in for a trucktastic time.
Borders - Gurnee: Storytime: Join us on Saturday Morning! (January 23 at 11:00am) Gather round for a storytime adventure. We'll have a new, irresistible tale and fun activities each week.
(added automatically) Author Kathleen Anne Fleming presents a writing workship on "dialogue." Civic Room.
Not just for doll lovers. Join us once a month for this girl power hour. Drop in any time between 4:00 and 5:00pm for crafts, games, and doll talk! Bring your doll or just bring yourself! For Grades K-5.
Our 2010 readings are based on the Great Books Foundation's "The Seven Deadly Sins Sampler." Participants may buy the book from www.greatbooks.org or call 1-800-222-5870. Discussion held in the Civic Room.
Borders - Gurnee: Storytime: Join us on Tuesday Mornings! (January 26 at 10:30am) Gather round for a storytime adventure. Enjoy a new, irresistible tale and fun activities each week.
(added automatically) Every Tuesday morning gather round for a storytime adventure. We feature stories and singing.
(added automatically) Create a personal greeting card for a special occasion or event. Make your card extra special by making it a pop-up. Use our art supplies or bring your own markers, glue and embellishments.
Learn about the history and services of Hospice Alliance. The roles of team members will be highlighted and information will be provided on advanced directives. Call 564-6130 to register. For Adults.
9:30-11:30am, Southwest Are you bored and need something to do? Learn to play or practice your skills on a wide variety of games including Mario Kart, Wii Sports, or Guitar Hero World Tour. Bring your DS and hook up with other players or just hang out. For Ages 8-12.
Borders - Gurnee: Special Event: Every Friday Is Bean Friday (January 29 at 9:30am) Every Friday is Bean Friday in our Seattle's Best Coffee® cafe. Buy a bag of beans and receive a FREE medium beverage.
(added automatically) Every Friday is Bean Friday in our Seattle's Best Coffee® cafe. Buy a bag of beans and receive a FREE medium beverage.
(added automatically) Every Friday is Bean Friday in our Seattle's Best Coffee® cafe. Buy a bag of beans and receive a FREE medium beverage.
(added automatically) Fridays, 11:30am-1:30pm January 29th & April 9th @ Southwest Whether you have tried the Wii gaming system or are a seasoned champion, this fest is for you. See how it’s done and give it a try! For ages 13-18.
Every Saturday morning gather round for a storytime adventure. We feature stories and activities.
(added automatically) View the historic highway Route 66 in the Children's Room at Southwest Library from February - March, 2010. The famous highway ran from Chicago, Illinois, through Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona before ending at Los Angeles, California. Many people searching for a better life ... (more)Calling all Pokémon trainers! Journey to the Southwest Library and become a Pokémon Club member. Play Pokémon Battle Revolution on the Wii, trade Pokémon cards with other club members, play the Pokémon trading card game, learn to draw Pokémon, and more. Don’t miss this chance to meet other Pokémon ... (more)Lori Siegel. Join Librarian Lori Siegel for reviews and conversation about books from various genres. Civic Room.
Noon-4:00pm, Southwest Fellow Star Wars fans are invited to join us for an intergalactic Jedi Challenge, with some trivia and fun as we celebrate our favorite heroes and villains from a “galaxy far, far away.” Draw Star Wars characters, create a sci-fi galaxy, and more! For Grades K-5.
Certified therapy teams with Kenosha’s Dogs of Endearment will provide Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.) and will serve as reading companions for children who want to practice their reading skills. Children five and older are encouraged to participate in this one-on-one program. Call Children's ... (more)Speaker: Colleen Vice Learn how animals find their way to this shelter and what staff does to help them. Find out how to choose the right pet and what type of animal would fit your lifestyle, with a focus on dog breeds and behaviors. Everyone Welcome!
Join us for a lively dialogue about Out of the Dust by Karen Hesse. Written in free verse, this book is a powerful and touching story of fifteen-year-old Billie Jo and her family framed by the Dust Bowl Era.
Benjamin Goluboff leads a discussion of "The Pagan Rabbi" by Cynthia Ozick. Copies of the book are available at the 3rd floor Reader Services Desk. Discussion held in the Civic Room.
Irving Cutler will present an illustrated talk and sign copies of his latest book, "Chicago's Jewish West Side," which highlights more than 200 vintage photographs. Dr. Cutler is professor emeritus of urban geography and one of the founders of the Chicago Jewish Historical Society. He is the author of ... (more)10:30am to Noon, Southwest The Kenosha Unified School District (KUSD) SISTAS group will hold its 6th annual African American Women’s program. SISTAS will portray, dramatize and “bring to life” outstanding African American women who they admire for their awesome contributions to our current and/or ... (more)1:30-3:30pm, Southwest Come to the Children’s Storytime Room for Valentine’s Day activities. Age appropriate crafts will be available for families to make together. Come share the love with family and friends! Children and Families Welcome!
Stories, music and a make-it, take-it craft project. Children 3 and Older and Families Welcome! If the groundhog can look for his shadow this month, so can we! Listen to some great stories about shadows and make a shadow puppet of your very own.
6:00-8:00pm, Northside Are you bored and need something to do? Learn to play or practice your skills on a wide variety of games including Mario Kart, Wii Sports, or Guitar Hero World Tour. Bring your DS and hook up with other players or just hang out. For Ages 8-12.
Speaker: Jasmine Alinder, Associate Professor and Co-Coordinator of Public History at UW-Milwaukee Shortly after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, the United States government imprisoned Japanese Americans en masse without regard for citizenship rights. See an historical overview of the incarceration and ... (more)Not just for doll lovers. Join us once a month for this girl power hour. Drop in any time between 4:00 and 5:00pm for crafts, games, and doll talk! Bring your doll or just bring yourself! For Grades K-5.
Borders - Gurnee: Storytime: Join us on Tuesday Mornings! (February 23 at 10:30am) Gather round for a storytime adventure. Enjoy a new, irresistible tale and fun activities each week.
(added automatically) Every Tuesday morning gather round for a storytime adventure. We feature stories and singing.
(added automatically) Paulette Kissee. Speaker: Paulette Kissee, Alzheimer's Association Join us for this fun and interactive program for older adults who are interested in brain health. Learn how memory works, about age-related changes (what’s normal, what’s not) and how to live a brain-healthy lifestyle. Call 564-6130 to register. For ... (more)Borders - Gurnee: Special Event: Every Friday Is Bean Friday (February 26 at 9:30am) Every Friday is Bean Friday in our Seattle's Best Coffee® cafe. Buy a bag of beans and receive a FREE medium beverage.
(added automatically) Every Friday is Bean Friday in our Seattle's Best Coffee® cafe. Buy a bag of beans and receive a FREE medium beverage.
(added automatically) Every Friday is Bean Friday in our Seattle's Best Coffee® cafe. Buy a bag of beans and receive a FREE medium beverage.
(added automatically) Borders - Gurnee: Storytime: Join us on Saturday Morning! (February 27 at 11:00am) Gather round for a storytime adventure. We'll have a new, irresistible tale and fun activities each week.
(added automatically) Borders - Gurnee: Storytime: Saturday Morning Storytime (February 27 at 11:00am) Every Saturday morning gather round for a storytime adventure. We feature stories and activities.
(added automatically) Robert DeMott. Join Steinbeck scholar Dr. Robert DeMott to celebrate the author’s birthday and set the stage to read, enjoy, and talk about The Grapes of Wrath. Sponsored by the Kenosha Public Library Foundation. Everyone Welcome! Event location: Kenosha History Center, 220 51st Place
Meet author Robert DeMott while enjoying wine and hors d’oeuvres. $20 per person charge at the door. Sponsored by the Kenosha Public Library Foundation. For Adults.
Take a free one-day trip through Kenosha’s history. Participate in hands-on activities and get your passport stamped at each location: Simmons Library, Anderson Art Center, Beth Hillel Temple, Dinosaur Discovery Museum, Frank’s Diner, Green Ridge Cemetery, Kemper Center, Kenosha History Center, Kenosha ... (more)Event location: Downtown Kenosha
Calling all Pokémon trainers! Journey to the Southwest Library and become a Pokémon Club member. Play Pokémon Battle Revolution on the Wii, trade Pokémon cards with other club members, play the Pokémon trading card game, learn to draw Pokémon, and more. Don’t miss this chance to meet other Pokémon ... (more)Bring your thoughts and impressions of The Grapes of Wrath to a book discussion. Reader’s guides are free and available at any KPL branch. Participants will be lead by a facilitator and will work from a discussion guide. Event location: YMCA Callahan Branch, 7101 53rd Street
Speaker: Tim Oster, KPL Staff Meteorologist The History Channel’s documentary “Black Blizzard” will be shown, accompanied with commentary on the weather patterns involved with the Dust Bowl and their impact on Kenosha. The film includes some startling footage and photos as well as observations ... (more)Bring your thoughts and impressions of The Grapes of Wrath to a book discussion. Reader’s guides are free and available at any KPL branch. Participants will be lead by a facilitator and will work from a discussion guide. Event location: Lemon Street Gallery, 4601 Sheridan Road
Certified therapy teams with Kenosha’s Dogs of Endearment will provide Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.) and will serve as reading companions for children who want to practice their reading skills. Children five and older are encouraged to participate in this one-on-one program. Call Children's ... (more)Bring your thoughts and impressions of The Grapes of Wrath to a book discussion. Reader’s guides are free and available at any KPL branch. Participants will be lead by a facilitator and will work from a discussion guide. Event location: YMCA Callahan Branch, 7101 53rd Street
Bring your thoughts and impressions of The Grapes of Wrath to a book discussion. Reader’s guides are free and available at any KPL branch. Participants will be lead by a facilitator and will work from a discussion guide. Event location: Bull & Bear Eatery & Tavern, 4017 80th Street
Bring your thoughts and impressions of The Grapes of Wrath to a book discussion. Reader’s guides are free and available at any KPL branch. Participants will be lead by a facilitator and will work from a discussion guide.
Pick up a bookmark of books about the Great Depression Era and choose one of the listed books to read. Join us for discussion and games in the Storytime Room. Hope to see you there! Grades 3-5.
Bring your thoughts and impressions of The Grapes of Wrath to a book discussion. Reader’s guides are free and available at any KPL branch. Participants will be lead by a facilitator and will work from a discussion guide. Event location: Woman’s Club of Kenosha, 6028 8th Avenue
Be a part of the city-wide programs and events for The Big Read Kenosha celebrating The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck. Sample a variety of Depression era foods prepared by presenter and Chef Michael Niksic. For grades 6-12.
This program will feature a corn chowder typical of the day. Chef Michael Niksic will identify myths and misconceptions about the Great Depression commonly accepted as fact and discuss how those hard times influenced World War II. For Adults.
Bring your thoughts and impressions of The Grapes of Wrath to a book discussion. Reader’s guides are free and available at any KPL branch. Participants will be lead by a facilitator and will work from a discussion guide. Event location: Andrea's, 2401 60th Street
Bring your thoughts and impressions of The Grapes of Wrath to a book discussion. Reader’s guides are free and available at any KPL branch. Participants will be lead by a facilitator and will work from a discussion guide. Event location: Fiddlehead Yarns, 7511 26th Avenue
1:00-4:00pm, Northside Join the Lighthouse Lacers as they demonstrate some of the various lace making techniques, such as bobbin and tatting. Everyone Welcome!
Watch and enjoy an old-time radio performance of The Grapes of Wrath as RG Productions adapts the great American classic for the listening audience. Everyone Welcome! Event location: Kenosha Civil War Museum, 5500 First Avenue
Informal Reception – Everyone Welcome An exhibit of Lemon Street Gallery members’ original artwork will be hung at Harborside Common Grounds during the months of February, March, and April, 2010. The art will reflect the spirit of The Grapes of Wrath, the Great Depression, or related themes. Event location: Harborside Common Grounds, 5159 6th Avenue
Speaker: Bill Jamerson Three and a half million young men enlisted in President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s work program in the 1930s and for many it was the turning point in their lives. CCC boys planted trees, built state parks, constructed roads and fought forest fires in 48 states, giving them employment ... (more)Bring your thoughts and impressions of The Grapes of Wrath to a book discussion. Reader’s guides are free and available at any KPL branch. Participants will be lead by a facilitator and will work from a discussion guide.
Stories, music and a make-it, take-it craft project. Children 3 and Older and Families Welcome! Think you can’t have fun without electricity and spending a bunch of money? Well, think again! Celebrate The Big Read Kenosha with stories, sing-a-longs, and board games. We will be making a fabulous marble ... (more)Bring your thoughts and impressions of The Grapes of Wrath to a book discussion. Reader’s guides are free and available at any KPL branch. Participants will be lead by a facilitator and will work from a discussion guide. Event location: Ron’s Place, 3301 52nd Street
Have you wondered what it would be like to be in a marching band? Listen and play with the 7th and 8th grade band from KTEC School. The students will be sharing the sounds of their instruments and will have you accompany them with rhythm instruments, as we March into a new season and welcome in Spring.
Bring your thoughts and impressions of The Grapes of Wrath to a book discussion. Reader’s guides are free and available at any KPL branch. Participants will be lead by a facilitator and will work from a discussion guide. Event location: Harborside Common Grounds, 5159 6th Avenue
Bring your thoughts and impressions of The Grapes of Wrath to a book discussion. Reader’s guides are free and available at any KPL branch. Participants will be lead by a facilitator and will work from a discussion guide.
Bring your thoughts and impressions of The Grapes of Wrath to a book discussion. Reader’s guides are free and available at any KPL branch. Participants will be lead by a facilitator and will work from a discussion guide. Event location: Kenosha History Center, 220 51st Place
Bring your thoughts and impressions of The Grapes of Wrath to a book discussion. Reader’s guides are free and available at any KPL branch. Participants will be lead by a facilitator and will work from a discussion guide. Event location: The Nook Café & Gallery, 5703 6th Avenue
Bring your thoughts and impressions of The Grapes of Wrath to a book discussion. Reader’s guides are free and available at any KPL branch. Participants will be lead by a facilitator and will work from a discussion guide. Event location: PSN Family Resource Center, Kenosha Human Services Bldg (8600 Sheridan Road)
Bring your thoughts and impressions of The Grapes of Wrath to a book discussion. Reader’s guides are free and available at any KPL branch. Participants will be lead by a facilitator and will work from a discussion guide. Event location: Twisted Cuisine, 7546 Sheridan Road
Performers: Bob and Gail This music expresses the hopes, dreams, fears and failures of people during hard times: those struggling to keep their homes, those with no jobs, those who rode the rails, those who gave up, and those who would not give in. Everyone Welcome!
Bring your thoughts and impressions of The Grapes of Wrath to a book discussion. Reader’s guides are free and available at any KPL branch. Participants will be lead by a facilitator and will work from a discussion guide. Event location: YMCA Callahan Branch, 7101 53rd Street
Borders - Gurnee: Special Event: Every Friday Is Bean Friday (March 26 at 9:30am) Every Friday is Bean Friday in our Seattle's Best Coffee® cafe. Buy a bag of beans and receive a FREE medium beverage.
(added automatically) Every Friday is Bean Friday in our Seattle's Best Coffee® cafe. Buy a bag of beans and receive a FREE medium beverage.
(added automatically) Every Friday is Bean Friday in our Seattle's Best Coffee® cafe. Buy a bag of beans and receive a FREE medium beverage.
(added automatically) Bring your thoughts and impressions of The Grapes of Wrath to a book discussion. Reader’s guides are free and available at any KPL branch. Participants will be lead by a facilitator and will work from a discussion guide.
Every Saturday morning gather round for a storytime adventure. We feature stories and activities.
(added automatically) See the 1940 adaptation and feature film “The Grapes of Wrath” starring Henry Fonda at the historic Reuther High School Auditorium. Bring a non-perishable food item for admission to the movie. This is a free event for all ages - this film is not rated. Run time: 128 minutes. Event location: Reuther High School Auditorium
American Girl Kit Kittredge and her family survived the Great Depression by becoming resourceful. Come to a penny pinching party and learn how to turn your mismatched socks into puppets. Bring your doll or just bring yourself! For Grades K-5.
Every Tuesday morning gather round for a storytime adventure. We feature stories and singing.
(added automatically) Certified therapy teams with Kenosha’s Dogs of Endearment will provide Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.) and will serve as reading companions for children who want to practice their reading skills. Children five and older are encouraged to participate in this one-on-one program. Call Children's ... (more)Speakers: Greg Ryan and Brooke Maroldi For two years, Greg and Brooke have been video interviewing people who have made dramatic career and life changes. They then edit and post the videos on their website: ournextthing.com. In this presentation, they'll describe the project, how they began it, and how ... (more)9:30-11:30am, Southwest Are you bored and need something to do? Learn to play or practice your skills on a wide variety of games including Mario Kart, Wii Sports, or Guitar Hero World Tour. Bring your DS and hook up with other players or just hang out. For Ages 8-12.
Fridays, 11:30am-1:30pm January 29th & April 9th @ Southwest Whether you have tried the Wii gaming system or are a seasoned champion, this fest is for you. See how it’s done and give it a try! For ages 13-18.
Performer: Phil Passen Most readers of English literature have no idea that Thomas Hardy was a lover of English country dance. Phil plays music from the tune books Hardy transcribed and collected. Everyone Welcome!
Stories, music and a make-it, take-it craft project. Children 3 and Older and Families Welcome! Dance your way through those dreary April puddles with some watery stories and songs. Make your own rain stick to take home. Let’s have a wonderful time despite the rainy weather. Bring your own umbrella.
Come and listen to poetry in the Storytime Room. Bring your family, bring your friends and bring in your poetry to share and read out loud in honor of National Poetry Month.
Speaker: Paulette Kissee, Alzheimer's Association Concerned about your memory? Learn how to tell the difference between normal age-related memory loss and memory loss that may be considered abnormal. You will also learn tips and strategies for improving memory. Call 564-6130 to register. For Adults.
Make a scrapbook with your own personal stuff like pictures, mementoes, cards, or souvenirs. Use our art supplies or bring your own markers, crayons, and glue.
Bon jour! Please join us for a magnificent afternoon of fun. We will make sparkly crafts, show off our fancy ensembles, and play ooh-la-la games. Be sure to accessorize! Ages 5 and up.
Performer: Steve Justman At one time, folk music was extremely popular and a song could sell a million records. At the same time, country music was not popular, especially in the big cities, but many songs became standards. A combination of both, with a dash of bluegrass and country rock, is the recipe ... (more)Not just for doll lovers. Join us once a month for this girl power hour. Drop in any time between 4:00 and 5:00pm for crafts, games, and doll talk! Bring your doll or just bring yourself! For Grades K-5.
Speaker: Tim Cascio LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Blogs Participants will be introduced to the social media tools that have changed how we connect with one another in our business and personal lives. For Adults.
Make a scrapbook with your own personal stuff like pictures, mementoes, cards, or souvenirs. Use our art supplies or bring your own markers, crayons, and glue.
Certified therapy teams with Kenosha’s Dogs of Endearment will provide Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.) and will serve as reading companions for children who want to practice their reading skills. Children five and older are encouraged to participate in this one-on-one program. Call Children's ... (more)Calling all Pokémon trainers! Journey to the Southwest Library and become a Pokémon Club member. Play Pokémon Battle Revolution on the Wii, trade Pokémon cards with other club members, play the Pokémon trading card game, learn to draw Pokémon, and more. Don’t miss this chance to meet other Pokémon ... (more)Barbara Gregorich. Speaker: Barbara Gregorich Learn the origins of colorful, age-old sayings that are part of our everyday language. If you need to keep the wolf from the door, let the cat out of the bag, or strike while the iron is hot, take the bull by the horns and enjoy this presentation. For Adults.
Barbara Gregorich. Speaker: Barbara Gregorich Learn the origins of colorful, age-old sayings that are part of our everyday language. If you need to keep the wolf from the door, let the cat out of the bag, or strike while the iron is hot, take the bull by the horns and enjoy this presentation. For Adults.
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