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{{Short description|Public library system in Wisconsin, United States}}
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| name = Kenosha County Library System (KCLS) | name = Kenosha County Library System (KCLS)
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| annual_circulation = 939,576 (2022, adjusted)<ref name="stats_22">{{cite web|title=2022 Statistics at the Public Library Level by System and County|url=https://dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/libraries/Publib/Data-Reporting/2022_public_library_service_data_by_system_and_county.xlsx|website=Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction|accessdate=25 December 2024}}</ref> | annual_circulation = 771,880 (2022, physical)<ref name="stats_22">{{cite web|title=2022 Statistics at the Public Library Level by System and County|url=https://dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/libraries/Publib/Data-Reporting/2022_public_library_service_data_by_system_and_county.xlsx|website=Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction|accessdate=25 December 2024}}</ref>
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The '''Kenosha County Library System (KCLS)''' is the southeastern-most of 15 ] systems in ]. Along with the ] (MCFLS), it is one of only two single-county public library organizations in the state.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/libraries/Publib/Gov-Admin/LibrarySystems_map_2022.png |title=Wisconsin Public Library Systems |website=Wisconsin Department of Public Education|access-date=25 December 2024}}</ref> The '''Kenosha County Library System (KCLS)''' is the southeastern-most of 15 ] systems in ], serving ]. Along with the ] (MCFLS), it is one of only two single-county public library organizations in the state.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/libraries/Publib/Gov-Admin/LibrarySystems_map_2022.png |title=Wisconsin Public Library Systems |website=Wisconsin Department of Public Education|access-date=25 December 2024}}</ref>


The KCLS has two members, the '''Kenosha Public Library (KPL)''' serving the city of ], and the '''Community Library''', which serves the town of ] and the villages of ], ], and ].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.mykcls.info/ |title=Kenosha County Library System|access-date=25 December 2024}}</ref> The KCLS has two members, the ] (KPL) serving the city of ], and the Community Library, which serves the town of ] and the villages of ], ], and ].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.mykcls.info/ |title=Kenosha County Library System|access-date=25 December 2024}}</ref>

==Members==
⚫ {{main|Kenosha Public Library}}

⚫ The '''Kenosha Public Library (KPL)''' serves the city of Kenosha, and is the resource library for the KCLS.<ref name="2019_plan">{{Cite web |url=https://dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/pld/pdf/kcls_2019_plan.pdf|title=2019 Kenosha County Library System Plan|publisher=Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction|access-date=25 December 2024}}</ref> The library has an Outreach department and five branches:<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://mykpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/locations|title=Kenosha Public Library: Locations|access-date=25 December 2024}}</ref><ref name="2019_plan"/>

⚫ *] (1900)
⚫ *Uptown Neighborhood Library (1925)
⚫ *Southwest Neighborhood Library (1981, rebuilt 2004). The KCLS main resource library.
⚫ *Northside Neighborhood Library (1993)
⚫ *Kids@Uptown Lofts (2024)

⚫ The library offers ], ], and eMagazine services, including ], TeachingBooks Library, ], and Online tutoring, delivered via the library's website.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mykpl.info/digital|title=Digital Resources|access-date=2024-12-26}}</ref>


⚫ ==Kenosha Public Library==
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The '''Community Library''' is the area library for Kenosha County communities outside the city of Kenosha. It has two branches, one in Salem Lakes and another in Twin Lakes.<ref name="2019_plan"/>
⚫ The '''Kenosha Public Library (KPL)''' serves the city of Kenosha, and is the resource library for the KCLS.<ref name="2019_plan">{{Cite web |url=https://dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/pld/pdf/kcls_2019_plan.pdf|title=2019 Kenosha County Library System Plan|publisher=Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction|access-date=25 December 2024}}</ref> It is governed by a board of trustees appointed by the ] and approved by the City Council. The board is composed of nine citizen members, eight City of Kenosha residents and one representative of the ].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.mykpl.info/about/board-trustees|title=Board of Trustees|work=mykpl.info|access-date=2024-12-25}}</ref> KPL is a member of the SHARE Consortium.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www2.lakeshores.lib.wi.us/about-share|title=SHARE Consortium|work=lakeshores.lib.wi.us|access-date=2024-12-26}}</ref>

The library has an Outreach department and five branches:<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://mykpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/locations|title=Kenosha Public Library: Locations|access-date=25 December 2024}}</ref><ref name="2019_plan"/>

⚫ *] (1900)
⚫ *Uptown Neighborhood Library (1925)
⚫ *Southwest Neighborhood Library (1980, rebuilt 2004). The KCLS main resource library.
⚫ *Northside Neighborhood Library (1993)
⚫ *Kids@Uptown Lofts (2024)

⚫ The library offers ], ], and eMagazine services, including ], TeachingBooks Library, ], and Online tutoring, delivered via the library's website.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mykpl.info/digital|title=Digital Resources|access-date=2024-12-26}}</ref>

===History===
In November 1841, less than a year after the village of Southport (Kenosha from 1850) was incorporated, an editor of the village newspaper, the ''South Port American,'' published a proposal for establishing a free public library "open to all".<ref>{{cite news |title=Public Libraries |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/south-port-american-public-libraries/161615676/ |accessdate=27 December 2024 |work=South Port American |date=4 November 1841|via=Newspapers.com}}{{free access}}</ref> Local private ] were established as early as June 1842.<ref>{{cite news |title=Circulating Library |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-telegraph-courier-circulating-librar/161676779/ |accessdate=27 December 2024 |work=South Port American |date=28 June 1842|via=Newspapers.com}}{{free access}}</ref> On November 25, 1843, a group of prominent residents made the first attempt to establish a public library, forming the Southport Library Association. The association's 13 directors included ], one of the founders of Southport, and ], the ] rector of St. Matthew's Church and former ].<ref name="1843_meeting">{{cite news |title=Library Meeting |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-telegraph-courier-library-meeting/161676848/ |accessdate=27 December 2024 |work=The Telegraph-Courier |date=5 December 1843|via=Newspapers.com}}{{free access}}</ref> Despite electing directors and adopting bylaws, the association, chaired by Hatch, made no further progress.<ref name="1843_meeting"/>



===Recognition===
KPL was named the Power of Libraries Award Winner in 2018,<ref>{{cite web|title=Power of Libraries|url=https://www.sirsidynix.com/power-of-libraries/|publisher=SirsiDynix|accessdate=2024-12-28}}</ref> ]'s 2020 Library of the Year,<ref>{{cite web|title=Kenosha Public Library honored as Library of the Year|url=https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/kenosha-public-library-honored-as-library-of-the-year/article_2296f06a-ecc5-5e27-8912-ad827fc233a7.html|publisher=Kenosha News|accessdate=2024-12-25}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=2020 Awards Announcements|url=https://www.wisconsinlibraries.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3037:2020-awards-honors&catid=73:awards-honors&Itemid=263|publisher=Wisconsin Library Association|accessdate=2024-12-25}}</ref> and a finalist for the ] in 2021.<ref>{{cite web|title=KPL selected as finalist for National Medal for Museum and Library Science|url=https://www.kenosha.com/2021/03/18/kpl-selected-as-finalist-for-national-medal-for-museum-and-library-science/|publisher=Kenosha.com|accessdate=2024-12-25}}</ref>


==References== ==References==

Latest revision as of 18:38, 3 January 2025

Public library system in Wisconsin, United States
Kenosha County Library System (KCLS)
42°33′34″N 87°51′12″W / 42.5593329°N 87.8532048°W / 42.5593329; -87.8532048
LocationKenosha County, Wisconsin, United States
TypePublic library system
EstablishedJanuary 1, 1981 (1981-01-01)
Branches7 (5 KPL, 2 Community Library)
Access and use
Circulation771,880 (2022, physical)
Population served170,267 (2022)
MembersKenosha Public Library (KPL)
Community Library
Other information
DirectorBrandi Cummings (Interim)
Websitewww.mykcls.info

The Kenosha County Library System (KCLS) is the southeastern-most of 15 public library systems in Wisconsin, serving Kenosha County. Along with the Milwaukee County Federated Library System (MCFLS), it is one of only two single-county public library organizations in the state.

The KCLS has two members, the Kenosha Public Library (KPL) serving the city of Kenosha, and the Community Library, which serves the town of Randall and the villages of Paddock Lake, Salem Lakes, and Twin Lakes.

Members

Main article: Kenosha Public Library

The Kenosha Public Library (KPL) serves the city of Kenosha, and is the resource library for the KCLS. The library has an Outreach department and five branches:

  • Simmons Neighborhood Library (1900)
  • Uptown Neighborhood Library (1925)
  • Southwest Neighborhood Library (1981, rebuilt 2004). The KCLS main resource library.
  • Northside Neighborhood Library (1993)
  • Kids@Uptown Lofts (2024)

The library offers audiobook, e-book, and eMagazine services, including OverDrive eBooks & eAudiobooks, TeachingBooks Library, Ebsco eBooks, and Online tutoring, delivered via the library's website.

Community Library
LocationKenosha County, Wisconsin, United States
TypePublic library system
EstablishedFebruary 1, 1977 (1977-02-01)
Branches2
Access and use
Circulation159,629 (2022, physical)
Population served32,517 (2022)
Other information
DirectorLeeAnn LoCicero
Websitewww.communitylib.org

The Community Library is the area library for Kenosha County communities outside the city of Kenosha. It has two branches, one in Salem Lakes and another in Twin Lakes.

References

  1. ^ "2022 Statistics at the Public Library Level by System and County". Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. Retrieved 25 December 2024.
  2. "Wisconsin Public Library Systems". Wisconsin Department of Public Education. Retrieved 25 December 2024.
  3. "Kenosha County Library System". Retrieved 25 December 2024.
  4. ^ "2019 Kenosha County Library System Plan" (PDF). Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. Retrieved 25 December 2024.
  5. "Kenosha Public Library: Locations". Retrieved 25 December 2024.
  6. "Digital Resources". Retrieved 2024-12-26.
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