Simmons Library

Katherine Applegate, award-winning author and summer reading champion, is joining us online to chat about her enthusiastically heartwarming novel in verse, Odder.

Inspired by the true story of a Monterey Bay Aquarium program that pairs orphaned otter pups with surrogate mothers, this poignant and humorous tale told in free verse examines bravery and healing through the eyes of one of nature’s most beloved and charming animals. Come play ONLINE on Tuesday, June 24 at 3 PM via digital live-stream.

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LSC | Watch | KPL Virtual Author Talks Join us as award-winning author and summer reading champion Katherine Applegate talks to viewers about her enthusiastically heartwarming novel in verse, Odder. 

New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jewell is visiting us online in an exclusive preview event introducing readers to her newest bone-chilling, psychological thriller, Don’t Let Him In (Out June 24, 2025!). Join us online for this conversation with Lisa Jewell about her life as a writer and her critically-acclaimed body of work on Tuesday, June 10 at 1 PM via digital live-stream.

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LSC | Watch | KPL Virtual Author Talks You’re invited to an exclusive preview event with New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jewell as she introduces readers to her forthcoming title Don’t Let Him In (Out June 24, 2025!). Along with an introduction to her newest bone-chilling, psychological thriller, Jewell will chat about her lif...

You’re invited to grab your family and friends and join us as Smithsonian scientists highlight information found in the Smithsonian’s book, “Extinctopedia: Discover what we have lost, what is at risk, and how we can preserve the diversity of our fragile planet” on Wednesday, June 4 at 1 PM via digital live-stream.

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LSC | Watch | KPL Virtual Author Talks Extinctopedia tells a complex story, not just of those who are extinct but also of those in greatest peril, with explanations of what threatens their survival. It is also a story of hope—hopes for animals that have been rediscovered, hope in the form of newly-discovered animals, and hope that we m...

The Simmons Branch will be closed today, May 1st, for maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Gearing up for those Holiday feasts and parties? Borrow one of our holiday-themed cake pans to make something extra sweet!

All branches will be closed Thursday, November 28th. Wishing you and yours a very Happy Thanksgiving!

This is the final week to drop off items for the (CIP) Foster Care Kenosha Donation Drive. A big thank you to those who shared our posts and helped spread the word! For more information about Kenosha's Community Impact Programs visit: https://mykpl.us/cipkenosha

This donation drive began with the hope to shed light on foster care and adoption services in our community and thanks to YOU we are off to a great start! It's clear our community cares and we thank you! For more information on you can help visit:

(CIP) Foster Care Kenosha Donation Drive *In observance of National Adoption Month we will be running a month-long donation drive to help Kenosha's Community Impact Programs, DCFS, and the families they serve. These items are provided to caregivers & family members who agree to take in children in crisis situations.Donations will be accept...

Visit our Southwest branch tomorrow (November 9th) at 3:00pm to learn more about foster care in Kenosha and the impact YOU can make in your own community! https://mykpl.us/fostercare101

We're partnering up with Kenosha's Community Impact Program in observance of National Adoption Month to shed light on fostering in our community. Visit our Southwest branch this Saturday, November 9th to learn more. https://mykpl.us/fostercare101

In observance of National Adoption Month we will be running a donation drive to help Kenosha's Community Impact Programs, DCFS, and the families they serve. These items are provided to caregivers & family members in crisis situations. For more info visit: https://mykpl.us/donations