Michael Bond, Director of Community Relations at Snap-on, was a summer featured reader of the Gone Readin' program of the Kenosha Public Library. He recommended one of his favorite books from childhood, "The Black Stallion" by Walter Farley.
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Samantha Jacquest-Zura, owner of Blue House Books, an independent bookstore in Downtown Kenosha, was a featured reader of the summer Gone Readin' program of the Kenosha Public Library. Her recommended book was "The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak.
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Jada Monè Robinson, an actress and the event coordinator for Kenosha Innovation Neighborhood, was one of this summer's Gone Readin' featured readers. this week! Jada is a Kenosha Native and a 2022 graduate of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City where she studied Acting for the Stage, TV/film , Stage Combat where she is sword certified with Recommendation , Dance Theater and Voice. Her recommended read is "Finding Me" by Viola Davis
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Local orthodontist, mother, educator and author Dr. Jane Wright was a featured reader of the summer Gone Readin' program of the Kenosha Public Library. She recommended "The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post."
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Local attorney Joe Cardamone was a summer Gone Readin' featured reader for the Kenosha Public Library. His recommendation was “Starter Villain” by John Scalzi.
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Anna Stadick, UW-Parkside’s Library Director, was a Gone Readin' summer featured reader for the Kenosha Public Library. She worked at the Parkside Library for 17 years. She recommended the book "A Year in the Woods" by Torbjørn Ekelund.
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KPL seeks docent volunteers to lead tours at three branches during the Keys to Kenosha event on November 7, 2026. Sign up online or contact staff with questions.
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Discover Southwest Library Teen Space summer hours, reading support, and teen programs including crafts, K-pop party, cookie art, and pop-up activities.
The renovations will add new plants and upgrade green space at Library Park in Kenosha. Library leadership hope it will “build momentum” for future revitalization efforts at Kenosha’s first public library site.
Nigh, a teen services librarian at Kenosha Public Library, was named a Library Journal Mover and Shaker, KPL announced May 6. Library Journal’s annual list recognizes librarians and library staff members across the nation who are “shaping the future of libraries.”
Northside Neighborhood Library, 1500 27th Ave was decked with quilts on April 16, drawing entries of all kinds for a fair. The event which was hosted by the Northside Library and Blue House Books also featured a virtual talk from a best-selling author.
The branch, which uniquely focuses on serving children in kindergarten through 5th grade, provides a welcoming space for Kenosha’s youngest residents to develop literacy skills and learn through play.
As well as being enjoyable and relaxing, reading has been found to have a number of benefits for our mental health.
Michael Bond, Director of Community Relations at Snap-on, was a summer featured reader of the Gone Readin' program of the Kenosha Public Library. He recommended one of his favorite books from childhood, "The Black Stallion" by Walter Farley.
Samantha Jacquest-Zura, owner of Blue House Books, an independent bookstore in Downtown Kenosha, was a featured reader of the summer Gone Readin' program of the Kenosha Public Library. Her recommended book was "The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak.
Jada Monè Robinson, an actress and the event coordinator for Kenosha Innovation Neighborhood, was one of this summer's Gone Readin' featured readers. this week! Jada is a Kenosha Native and a 2022 graduate of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City where she studied Acting for the Stage, TV/film , Stage Combat where she is sword certified with Recommendation , Dance Theater and Voice. Her recommended read is "Finding Me" by Viola Davis
Local orthodontist, mother, educator and author Dr. Jane Wright was a featured reader of the summer Gone Readin' program of the Kenosha Public Library. She recommended "The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post."
Local attorney Joe Cardamone was a summer Gone Readin' featured reader for the Kenosha Public Library. His recommendation was “Starter Villain” by John Scalzi.
Anna Stadick, UW-Parkside’s Library Director, was a Gone Readin' summer featured reader for the Kenosha Public Library. She worked at the Parkside Library for 17 years. She recommended the book "A Year in the Woods" by Torbjørn Ekelund.
