Senior Citizen Breakfast
Apr 26 | 10:30 am–12 pm | Eastwood | Adult: Special guest Rootead will provide music, rhythm and movement, and guide us on self-care, personal well-being, and inner peace to help lead a healthier lifestyle. Breakfast and beverages will be provided.
The Video Game Collection
The Video Game Collection is a continually expanding selection of games offered to patrons across all branches. The library currently supports games on the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch Lite.
Fresh Food is Fun
Apr 22 | 4:30–6:30 pm | Oshtemo | Family: Explore the joy of fresh food through activities like eating, touching, and creating with vegetables.
DIY Stress Busters
Apr 22 | 4:30 pm | Central | Children: Are you stressed? Let’s make tools that can help—stress balls and calming jars.
Computer Scams and What NOT to Click On!
Apr 26 | 12:30 pm | Oshtemo | Adult: Learn how to avoid computer scams with special guest instructor Michael Wilson, who will share tips and advice on what is safe and what is unsafe to click on.
Kalamazoo Lyceum: Hope for Our Community
Apr 27 | 2–4 pm | Central | Adult: Hear from local leaders about the ways we can find hope and change within our Kalamazoo community.
Bonnie Jo Campbell: The Hometown Writer Exhibit
Apr 24 | 6 pm | Central | Adult: Alecia Cross, Exhibits Program Coordinator at the Kalamazoo Valley Museum, and local author Bonnie Jo Campbell discuss putting together the current KVM Bonnie Jo Campbell exhibit, running through June 30.
News
Kalamazoo Public Library Trustee Vacancy
Kalamazoo Public Library has a Trustee Vacancy and is seeking applicants who are interested in serving on the Library Board…
Kalamazoo Public Library Requesting Proposals for Space Needs Studies for the Construction of a New Alma Powell Branch and Kalamazoo Public Library Locations
Kalamazoo Public Library is requesting proposals for professional services from architects, designers, and construction consultants with demonstrated experience, knowledge, and…
Joint Statement from KPL and Douglass Community Association
To the patrons of the Douglass Community Association and the Alma Powell Branch of KPL: Kalamazoo Public Library Board of…
Amanda Green Scholarship–Now Accepting Applications!
Online applications for the Amanda Green Scholarship Fund is now open! The deadline to apply is Monday, April 15, 2024.…
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Tasting and Touring Michigan's Homegrown Food
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Hawks Grove and LaBelle Resort
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Lovell, W., 839: Alonzo T. Prentice House
Alonzo T. Prentice House, 839 W. Lovell St. The Alonzo T. Prentice House sits at the southeast corner of W.…
Organic Gypsy @ KPL
Bridgett Blough, Certified Natural Chef and owner and operator of The Organic Gypsy food truck in Kalamazoo presented a cooking…
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