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Simmons Neighborhood Library
Hours & Information
Open today until 6:00pm
Regular Hours
Monday
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Tuesday
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Wednesday
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Thursday
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Friday
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Saturday
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday
Closed
Upcoming Holidays and Closures
All Staff Day
Friday, October 2, 2026
Closed All Day
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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All Staff DayFriday, October 2, 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
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New Year's DayFriday, January 1, 2027Closed All Day
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Martin Luther King Jr. DayMonday, January 18, 2027Closed All Day
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Good FridayFriday, March 26, 2027Closed All Day
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Easter SundaySunday, March 28, 2027Closed All Day
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Memorial DayMonday, May 31, 2027Closed All Day
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Juneteenth ObservedFriday, June 18, 2027Closed All Day
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JuneteenthSaturday, June 19, 2027Closed All Day
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Independence DaySunday, July 4, 2027Closed All Day
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Independence Day ObservedMonday, July 5, 2027Closed All Day
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Labor DayMonday, September 6, 2027Closed All Day
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Thanksgiving DayThursday, November 25, 2027Closed All Day
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Day after ThanksgivingFriday, November 26, 2027Closed All Day
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Christmas EveFriday, December 24, 2027Closed All Day
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Christmas DaySaturday, December 25, 2027Closed All Day
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New Year's EveFriday, December 31, 2027Closed 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.