Andrea D.
3/8/2016
I'm in love! Two of my favorite things - old buildings and books all together. Others have mentioned the lack of selection but I would argue that the selection allows you to actually browse books...
Simmons Neighborhood Library
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711 59th Pl
Kenosha, WI 53140
Simmons Library was the first permanent location of the Kenosha Public Library. It was donated by industrialist Zalmon Simmons to honor his son, Gilbert M. Simmons. Architect Daniel J. Burnham, the leader of design for the World's Columbian Exposition of Chicago in 1893, designed the 9,045-square-foot, neoclassical revival building. The Simmons Library opened on Memorial Day, 1900. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. For over 100 years, Kenosha Public Library has served the City and County of Kenosha. We are an inclusive, welcoming community that strengthens neighborhoods, inspires shared learning, and nurtures curiosity. KPL has four neighborhood libraries in the City of Kenosha, as well as a bookmobile. The library offers a wide variety of free programming, building tours, and digital resources.
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Bruce K.
11/6/2023
A beautiful library in a lovely park (though the park had several "residentially challenged" folks) and it was pretty awesome because the library's free wifi extended to the street. This meant...
David R.
8/22/2014
The Simmons library tour exemplifies the overused term "hidden gem." Kenosha is a nice town and all, but there isn't much to "do" there. My wife and I execute occasional border raids to pillage...
Robert N.
10/17/2021
After talking with the staff, I learned that the lights are starting to be replaced with LEDs. Not only reducing the energy costs for this historic building, but also helping to improve...
Richie D.
7/9/2008
Gorgeous Monumental, Neoclassical revival-style building by D.H. Burnham dating back to 1900. It's located inside a circular park with other monuments in Library Park and more churches than you...
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