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The mission of the Kenosha Public Library is to provide the highest quality library resources for information, recreation, and lifelong learning for residents of all ages in the city and county of Kenosha.
The Kenosha Public Library is pleased to host the Make Big Plans: Burnham's Vision of an American Metropolis exhibit from June 15 - October 30, 2009. For more information about the exhibit--curated by the Newberry Library--and the list of more than 60 venues throughout the Chicago metropolitan region at which it is on display, to access the exhibit on-line, or learn more about the Make Big Plans series of public programs click here.
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Centennial Activities
Wednesday, August 19, 2009 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Adult Book Discussion - The Devil in the White City
Kenosha Public Library
Adult Book Discussion The Devil in the White City: murder, magic, and madness at the fair that changed America by Erik Larson
The spellbinding true story of two men who left their marks on Chicago in the late nineteenth century, Daniel H. Burnham, Director of Works for the Chicago World’s Fair of 1893, and H.H. Holmes, a serial killer who lured women to his "World’s Fair Hotel." Signup begins July 20. Registration required. Call 262-564-6150 to register. [MORE]
Wednesday, July 29, 2009 1:30pm to 2:30pm
Build it With Burnham
Kenosha Public Library
Calling all Girls and Boys! Have you thought about being an architect? Well, here is your chance! We are participating in the Burnham Centennial Event by hosting the Be Creative Building Event. The chief architect of Simmons Library was Daniel Burnham. He was a genius, and so are you!
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Thursday, June 25, 2009 10:30am to 11:30am
Build it With Burnham Children's Programming
Kenosha Public Library
Calling all Girls and Boys! Have you thought about being an architect? Well, here is your chance! We are participating in the Burnham Centennial Event by hosting the Be Creative Building Event. The chief architect of Simmons Library was Daniel Burnham. He was a genius, and so are you!
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Wednesday, August 26, 2009 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Burnham's Plan of Chicago
Kenosha Public Library
Speaker Frank Landi will discuss Daniel Burnham’s designs for the 1893 World Columbian Exposition and how his plan of Chicago influenced the architecture of civic buildings throughout the US, including our own Simmons Library. For Adults. [MORE]
Wednesday, August 5, 2009 6:30pm to 9:00pm
KPL Movie Night at the Museum "Expo: Magic of the White City"
Kenosha Public Library
Expo – Magic of the White City brings the Chicago World’s Fair to life. Experience the world of 1893 through a cinematic visit to Chicago’s Columbian Exposition. Narrated by Gene Wilder, the film immerses viewers in one of the world’s biggest extravaganzas and one of the most unforgettable events in American history of which Daniel H. Burnham served as Director of Works. [MORE]
Sunday, March 29, 2009 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Passport to Kenosha's Past
Kenosha Public Library
Take a one-day trip through Kenosha’s history. Visit local historic sites and museums and learn about Kenosha’s past. Families can pick up a free “passport” at any of the participating locations. Participate in hands-on activities and get your passport stamped at each location. [MORE]
Open to the public:
Visit our Website at http://www.mykpl.info for Locations and Hours
Website: http://www.mykpl.info
Address:
Simmons Library
711 59th Place
Kenosha, WI 53141
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Contact: Kris Neiman
Head of Administrative Services
262-564-6325
kneiman@kenosha.lib.wi.us