Strengthening Neighborhoods

Find historical newspaper articles, pamphlets, diaries, correspondence and more from specific time periods in U.S. history marked by the opposition African Americans have faced on the road to freedom.

Provides full text for nearly 1,100 business publications, including full text for nearly 500 peer-reviewed business publications, giving information dating back to 1985.

Information on the Code of Ordinances for the City of Kenosha. Researchers often need to turn to ordinances to find local laws. Municipal and county governments pass ordinances on a variety of topics, including administrative procedures, standards of conduct, and zoning.

This collection includes thousands of high-quality e-books assessed by EBSCO Collection Development Librarians on the topic of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Magazines & reference books on home improvement and repair project topics.

MasterClass has partnered with the Kenosha Public Library to offer no-cost Annual Memberships to the entire MasterClass platform for one year (a $180 value). Use your mobile, desktop, or smart TV to access online classes taught by the best in arts & entertainment, writing, business, food, home & lifestyle, music, sports & gaming, and more. 

To access Masterclass through the Masterclass app or on a smart TV, select to login with an organization account and enter

On android use (YourLibrarycardnumber)@mykcls.info: IE 12345678912@mykcls.info, then enter your library card and pin on the next screen.

On IOS enter: mykcls.info and then enter your library card number and pin.

Take the Kenosha Public Library everywhere you go!

Get the power of The Kenosha Public Library, anytime, anywhere. With the myKPL app, you can access everything the Library has to offer from home or while you’re on the go. Search the catalog, request books for pickup, renew your materials, and even pay fees. Plus, you can find your nearest library no matter where you are, and find upcoming programs at your neighborhood library.

At myvote.wi.gov you can register to vote, check your voter registration status, find your polling place, see what's on your ballot, request an absentee ballot and check provisional ballot status.

Standard, statewide forms that are required by all Wisconsin circuit courts for civil, criminal, family, guardianship, juvenile, mental commitment, probate and small claims cases. Information on mandatory use of court forms and frequently asked questions is available on he Wisconsin Court System site.

Enjoy our recorded stories, fingerplays and songs by KPL children’s librarians whenever works for you! Storytime videos are available in English with English and Spanish subtitles. These storytimes have been created for children who are 5 and under.

Formerly known as Reference USA, Reference Solutions is the number 1 source of information on businesses and people specifically designed for small business owners, marketing professionals, researchers and job seekers. 

Reference Solutions helps users create marketing plans, conduct competitive analysis, raise funds and locate people. There is a 500 data point limit for downloading information per each download

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School DataTool compares educational data for school districts throughout Wisconsin. The DataTool is a one-stop source for information for several major educational indicators, from enrollment and school spending to graduation rates and student performance. 

Social Security has a one-stop shop solution allowing your customers to complete their Social Security business from the convenience of your organization without the need to visit a Social Security office.

Office of Vocational and Adult Education, Division of Adult Education and Literacy (DAEL) promotes programs that help American adults get the basic skills they need to be productive workers, family members, and citizens. The major areas of support are Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English Language Acquisition. These programs emphasize basic skills such as reading, writing, math, English language competency and problem-so

This report documents “VISION 2050,” the sixth-generation regional land use and transportation plan for the Southeastern Wisconsin Region, as well as the process used to prepare the plan.

The legislative branch is one of three branches of government, along with the executive branch, and the judicial branch. The legislature passes laws, while the executive branch puts them into action, and the judicial branch makes sure that laws are constitutional and punishes people who break the law.