Community Praise

Some of you might have noticed we asked this question in our last newsletter:
Would you recommend us?
100% said yes!

Here's what else they said:

Whatever one's interest, the resources available at the library are incredible. What they don't have in house they know where to find it. Staff is always very helpful and pleasant too!

1/5/2016 2:53 PM View respondent's answers

Family & Friends cause we all love to read. Someone new to the area because you can find out so much about the city you moved to, you can find sometime of reading that interests you and everyone is so nice, especially the south branch.

1/2/2016 11:55 PM View respondent's answers

the librarians are top notch and the facilities are well maintained

1/1/2016 5:42 PM View respondent's answers

KPL is a jewel.

12/31/2015 2:57 PM View respondent's answers

i have already recommended them numerous times. everyone is knowledgeable and friendly. i like the hold system. There are lots of locations to get books in from. it is clean and well organized.

12/31/2015 1:20 PM View respondent's answers

The staff at the Southwest library is always helpful and courteous. The library website is convenient and helpful. I especially like reserving material on the website and receiving an email when the reserved material is ready for pick-up. I like that I can return a book to any library branch.

12/31/2015 11:08 AM View respondent's answers

Great place to find any book you will need. Everyone is always friendly and helpful.

12/31/2015 10:55 AM View respondent's answers

Nice friendly helpful place

12/31/2015 10:47 AM View respondent's answers

Great selection of services provided, and the friendly and efficient staff.

12/31/2015 10:33 AM View respondent's answers

My family loves the Kenosha Library system! Our favorite part is the knowledgeable, dedicated, helpful, upbeat staff; we have never had a negative experience with any of the staff at any of the libraries. They put on wonderful programs (we use mostly the children's programs but have also attended a couple of adult programs) and have always been able to help us find what we need. We are always telling people how much we love our libraries and it is the first recommendation I make to new people in the area. Thanks for the opportunity for me to tell you how appreciative I am!

12/31/2015 9:39 AM View respondent's answers

Because I have enjoyed the use of your resources during the past year, though I had to pay a large fee for its use since I live a half mile across the border in Illinois. Since you see that I am a responsible patron, and you are agreeing to waive the fee for the next year, I will be happy to recommend your services to my friends and members of my Kenosha Gideon Camp.

12/31/2015 7:41 AM View respondent's answers

Because I have enjoyed the use of your resources during the past year, though I had to pay a large fee for its use since I live a half mile across the border in Illinois. Since you see that I am a responsible patron, and you are agreeing to waive the fee for the next year, I will be happy to recommend your services to my friends and members of my Kenosha Gideon Camp.

12/31/2015 7:40 AM View respondent's answers

Friendly, helpful staff. There are many offerings in print, on-line, and audio/video. Wonderful section for children! Spaces for meetings and help for many different community needs. Thank you!!

12/31/2015 6:50 AM View respondent's answers

To me the library fosters a learning atmosphere that encourages growth and exploration. I personally enjoy the variety of programs that are offered for children.

12/31/2015 5:43 AM View respondent's answers

The Library is a life line for so many. Warmth, comfort, escape, travel, further education.

12/31/2015 5:24 AM View respondent's answers

There are many reasons: a large variety of items in the collection, online option to look up what is in the collection, online access to my account, several location options & good length of hours the doors are open. I also like option to place books/dvds on hold and request they are ready at the location of my choice. I realized how much my family & I like the Kenosha library system when we considered moving to Racine....then I realized how blessed we are in Kenosha with the longer hours & several location options. One thing I stumbled upon recently, while on the library website, was a book cover image that was a bit too much exposure. I wouldn't want my children or husband to see that book cover. I did contact the library and currently there isn't the option for the library to change the image seen on the site for the book cover. I'd classify it as pornographic or highly inappropriate on a public website. I was told there were possible changes ahead with site provider (or something with how the site looks?) so, it might be taken care of. I was also told the publisher maybe the one who picks the book cover image.

12/31/2015 12:02 AM View respondent's answers

Absolutely! We are at the library at least once a week. The programs for getting kids excited to read are amazing. And there is always a great family exercise that is fun for everyone. Endless knowledge is always available, they even go out of their way to get books on loan from far away libraries for you. Along with the free entertainment, the library one of the greatest resources any community can have, and ours is one of the best.

12/30/2015 11:38 PM View respondent's answers

Yes, of course !!! What other institution is more important in a community than their public library?! I would answer "the is none more important". The Kenosha Public Library is well staffed with exceptionally kind and helpful librarians. The library's collection is of remarkable interest - and items not held in the KPL can most often be obtained via inter-library loan. I've only recently begun to attend the various fascinating and fun programs - "special events" hosted by the library - and will be paying closer attention to that in the future. For the 2015 "Big Read" the KPL brought Bryan Stevenson, author and social justice activist to Kenosha !! Holy smokes, that was an inspirational night I'll long remember. KUDOS for "booking" that speaking engagement !! - and my most heartfelt and profound THANKS !! - Bill Gregory

12/30/2015 11:07 PM View respondent's answers

very very nice and kind people work there and they help me find book and have lot's of book have. I just very much like Kenosha Public Library.

12/30/2015 11:00 PM View respondent's answers

I enjoy the peace and quiet of the library. I like getting the E-mails telling me of the latest books that come out. The staff is always friendly and helpful. They have helped me repair some paperback books that had lost their covers. I heartily recommend all the branches of the Kenosha Public Library.

12/30/2015 8:15 PM View respondent's answers

Absolutely! The library has helped me so many times, with finding a book I want to read, to helping me remove it from my kindle when I am done reading it.

12/30/2015 7:24 PM View respondent's answers

Friendly, helpful, knowledge of library.

12/30/2015 6:30 PM View respondent's answers

Great books, videos, reference materials. The ability to borrow books from anywhere via this library. Helpful, knowledgeable & friendly staff. More too!

12/30/2015 6:08 PM View respondent's answers

The system does need a manuel over ride key for staff members to assist visitors and regulars alike...I'm not looking for another password!

12/30/2015 5:51 PM View respondent's answers

Very good library system. I like getting the e-mails.

12/30/2015 5:11 PM View respondent's answers

We love our libraries (we usually go to Southwest, sometimes Northside) and the librarians. Everyone has always been so kind and helpful and we get to enjoy so many great books (and sometimes movies) through our library. We've been considering moving to another state and one of my top must haves in a new community, is a wonderful library. I think the Kenosha Public Library has set the bar very high for that.

12/30/2015 4:56 PM View respondent's answers

Location of libraries Weath of materials and services Knowledgeable and friendly staff Fine buildings-great spaces.

12/30/2015 4:55 PM View respondent's answers