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Simmons Neighborhood Library
Hours & Information
Closed until 9:00am tomorrow
Monday
9:00AM - 8:00PM
Tuesday
9:00AM - 8:00PM
Wednesday
9:00AM - 8:00PM
Thursday
9:00AM - 8:00PM
Friday
9:00AM - 6:00PM
Saturday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday
Closed
Phone: (262) 564-6100
Email: ask@mykpl.info
The historic Simmons Neighborhood Library was constructed in 1900 and designed by Daniel Burnham in the neoclassical style. It boasts a mix of modern technology with classic architecture and possibly a spirit or two.
Upcoming Events
Holidays and Closures
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Thanksgiving DayThursday, November 27, 2025Closed All Day
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Day after ThanksgivingFriday, November 28, 2025Closed All Day
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Christmas EveWednesday, December 24, 2025Closed All Day
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Christmas DayThursday, December 25, 2025Closed All Day
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New Year’s EveWednesday, December 31, 2025Closed All Day
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New Year's DayThursday, January 1, 2026Closed All Day
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Martin Luther King Jr. DayMonday, January 19, 2026Closed All Day
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Good FridayFriday, April 3, 2026Closed All Day
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Easter SundaySunday, April 5, 2026Closed All Day
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Memorial DayMonday, May 25, 2026Closed All Day
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JuneteenthFriday, June 19, 2026Closed All Day
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Independence Day (observed)Friday, July 3, 2026Closed All Day
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Independence DaySaturday, July 4, 2026Closed All Day
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Labor DayMonday, September 7, 2026Closed All Day
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ThanksgivingThursday, November 26, 2026Closed All Day
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Day After ThanksgivingFriday, November 27, 2026Closed All Day
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Christmas EveThursday, December 24, 2026Closed All Day
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Christmas DayFriday, December 25, 2026Closed All Day
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New Year's EveThursday, December 31, 2026Closed All Day
About KPL Simmons Neighborhood Library
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- Book an Appointment
- Cooling & Heating Center
- Copy, Fax, & Print
- Ongoing Friends of the Library Book Sale
- Study Room
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- Bike Rack
- Developmental Toy Collection
- Historical Tours
- WiFi
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Taking the bus? Hop on Routes 2 & 4
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Parking is available to the south of the building; you must enter on 8th Ave, with 13 spaces and 1 accessibility space. 2-hour limited street parking is also available on 8th Ave, 61st St, 7th Ave, and 59th Pl.
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There is 1 accessible parking space in the parking lot. An accessibility-focused computer is available with a 24-inch monitor, high contrast keyboard, and single button mouse. 2 large print and 2 high contrast keyboards are available; a trackball mouse is also available. Windows 7 magnifier and screen reader is on all computers.
This building is not ADA accessible, but information on the WWI Memorial and Historical tour is available.
Map
New at KPL Simmons Neighborhood Library
Press Releases
Little Free Pantry
Oct 25, 2024
The Little Free Pantry that is located at the Kenosha Public Library Northside Branch
KPL receives National Endowment for the Arts Big Read Grant
Jun 17, 2022
KPL is bringing the NEA Big Read back to Kenosha! Read more here.