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Beyond books
Kenosha libraries offer much more than dusty books By Sandra Landen Machaj CORRESPONDENT
Not so long ago the library was best described as a big building full of books. To many, it was a place of wonder that broadened the world through books that transported us to places we had never seen and introduced us to people whose lives were far different from ours. When did libraries first appear in our country? The date of the first library and its location is unknown as many sites contend that they had the first library. Many wealthy colonists had book collections, which they had brought with them from Europe. These were not lending libraries or open to the public. Boston claims to have opened the first library in 1636. In 1638 John Harvard bequeathed 400 books to the library, which were later donated to the university that bears his name. The Library Company of Philadelphia, which was founded by Benjamin Franklin and his friends in 1731, also claims to be the earliest lending library. The Library of Congress is the nation’s oldest federal cultural Institution. It was founded as a research library for members of Congress with an appropriation of $5,000. That was a good start for a new library in 1800 but 14 years later it was burned by British troops. It was not until 1897 that the library was opened to the public although the materials are not circulated. Today it is the largest collection of books
and print material and has material available in 460 languages. Kenosha’s libraries While there is no consensus on the date of the first library open to the public, we do know the date of the first library in Kenosha. The Gilbert M. Simmons Memorial Library opened to the public on May 30, 1899, in a beautiful neoclassical building designed by noted architect Daniel Burnham. By 1910 the library had amassed over 124,368 volumes and began the search for a suitable location for a branch library. Today the library has four branches and contains more than just printed books. Books are not just the printed form, but may also be an audio book or an e-book that can be downloaded to an electronic reader, whether it be a Nook or Kindle, an iPad or other tablet. “It isn’t even necessary to come into the library to download a copy of your favorite magazine. It can be done from home,” said Kristen Kornkuen reference librarian at the Gilbert M. Simmons Memorial Library for the past 15 years. She also notes that there are still many print readers who come into the library in the morning to read their newspapers. Trying to read the latest best seller in print form? You may have to be placed on a list and wait for an available copy so everyone has not switched to electronic reading.
SANDRA LANDEN MACHAJ Hi-Liter
Above: The first library building in Kenosha opened on May 30, 1900. Still in use, this neoclassical building was designed by noted architect Daniel Burnham. The building was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. Left: Dana Purucker, who oversees the children’s room at the Gilbert Simmons Memorial Library, displays some of the children’s favorite books. The bookcase is one of the originals to the building.
Beyond books Today’s library is not just a book repository but a social center. Story times for children bring in children as young as 2 and 3 and teach them the joys to be found in books. Adults gather for book club meetings to share their views of books in various genres. Craft and hobby classes
and discussed this book, return it and move on to your next book. Research is no longer done just by looking things up in the encyclopedia. Many more publications can be accessed online using the library’s computers or your own laptop, tablet or smart phone.
are available for both children and adults in most libraries. A special item at the Southwest Branch of the Kenosha Library is the bag of books that lined two shelves. Pick a book and grab the bag and start your own book club. Copies of the book are in the bag to share with your friends. Once you have read
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