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Simmons Neighborhood Library

Hours & Information

Open today until 8:00pm

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
711 59th Pl
Kenosha, WI 53140
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.

Holidays and Closures

  • Christmas Eve
    Tuesday, December 24, 2024
    Closed All Day
  • Christmas Day
    Wednesday, December 25, 2024
    Closed All Day
  • New Year’s Day (Observed)
    Wednesday, January 1, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Martin Luther King Day
    Monday, January 20, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Easter Sunday
    Sunday, April 20, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Memorial Day
    Monday, May 26, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Juneteenth
    Thursday, June 19, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Independence Day
    Friday, July 4, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Labor Day
    Monday, September 1, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
    Thursday, November 27, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Christmas Eve
    Wednesday, December 24, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Christmas Day
    Thursday, December 25, 2025
    Closed All Day

About KPL Simmons Neighborhood Library

  • Taking the bus? Hop on Routes 2 & 4

  • 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.

  • 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. 

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New at KPL Simmons Neighborhood Library

Recent Blog Posts

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.
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