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Kalamazoo Motor Company
Automobile sales were booming in 1910. More than 25 makes of cars were being sold in Kalamazoo by that time,…
Books and Bellies!
Books and Bellies is back! The reading circle continues with Healthy Babies, Healthy Start, and Kalamazoo Public Library! This fun…
The Dutch Influence
“Between 1820 and 1840, the number of Hollanders coming to America had averaged fewer than one hundred a year. Between…
Margean Gladysz: "A Spy on the Bus"
Friends of Kalamazoo Public Library presented a spirited talk by author Margean Gladysz about her fascinating memoir “A Spy on…
1924 Michigan Central Railroad Derailment
Early in the morning on September 24, 1924 a westbound Michigan Central passenger train derailed near Kalamazoo after striking a…
Amanda Green Scholarship–Now Accepting Applications!
Online applications for the Amanda Green Scholarship Fund is now open! The deadline to apply is Monday, April 1, 2024.…
KPL TV: Writers’ Block: Local Authors
Mark Love: Why 319?
Kalamazoo Public Library presents Writers’ Block, a forum where independently published local writers can tell the world about their work.…
Fanckboner School
Location: District #4 – Section 14, southwest corner of VW Avenue and 10th Street. Kalamazoo County 1890, Published by Wm.…
Chef Camp: Cooking is an Art with Chef K
Kalamazoo restaurant owner, chef, and author of “Cooking ‘N Heelz, Keneisha Darden (a.k.a. Chef K), helped students ages 10 and up…
Military Bands of 19th Century Kalamazoo
To say that military and brass bands were popular during the 19th century is like saying the Beatles were popular…
The Moxie Strings @ KPL
Kalamazoo Public Library celebrated its 100th free live concert on Wednesday, May 27, 2015, with The Moxie Strings, the electrifying…
A History of the Oshtemo Branch Library Presented by Keith Howard
KPL’s Keith Howard takes a close look at the origins of the Oshtemo Branch Library and its near 60-year history.…
Books and Bellies
Don’t miss the latest edition of Books and Bellies! The reading circle continues with Healthy Babies, Healthy Start, and Kalamazoo…
Death and Dying in Early Kalamazoo
“Death and Dying in Early Kalamazoo” (1987) – Larry Massie tours the Mountain Home Cemetery and describes early burial customs;…
Drew Nelson, Art Hop @ KPL (part 1)
Drew Nelson, Art Hop @ KPL (part 2)
Drew Nelson, Art Hop @ KPL (part 3)
Drew Nelson, Art Hop @ KPL (part 4)
Drew Nelson, Art Hop @ KPL (part 5)
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Drew Nelson, Art Hop @ KPL (part 7)
Drew Nelson, Art Hop @ KPL (part 8)
Drew Nelson, Art Hop @ KPL (part 9)
Drew Nelson, Art Hop @ KPL (part 10)
Drew Nelson @ KPL
Singer/songwriter/storyteller Drew Nelson at Kalamazoo Public Library during Art Hop, June 2010.
Peak School
Location: Section 20, west side of 28th Street, south of DE Avenue. Kalamazoo County 1890, Published by Wm. C. Sauer. Local…
Cook Cemetery (Earl)
Location: North side of East OP Avenue, 1/3 mile east of South 34th Street (near Cook’s Mill site). Status: Active Photos:…
Berger School/District #8 Fractional
Location: Section 3, northeast corner of U Avenue and 42nd Street. Kalamazoo County 1890, Published by Wm. C. Sauer. Local History…
Earth Day Concert @ KPL (part 1)
Earth Day Concert @ KPL (part 2)
Earth Day Concert @ KPL (part 3)
Earth Day Concert @ KPL (part 4)
Earth Day Concert @ KPL (part 5)
Earth Day Concert @ KPL (part 6)
Earth Day Concert @ KPL (part 7)
Earth Day Concert @ KPL (part 8)
Earth Day Concert @ KPL (part 9)
Earth Day Concert @ KPL (part 10)
Earth Day Concert @ KPL (part 11)
Earth Day Concert 2012 @ KPL
The Earthwork Music collective presented a family-friendly showcase of Michigan-based musicians in celebratio of Earth Day at Oshtemo Branch Library,…
Comstock Fractional #1 School Class Photo 1935
Fourth Row: Richard Lemon, Cora ?, Oakley Griffith, Teacher Ruth Rice Kirklin, Opal ?, Jack Cook Third Row: Derald Blake, Elizabeth…
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Small Engine Repair Reference Center
This reference database provides detailed yet user-friendly repair guides for all manner of small engines. All of the content is…
Referencia Latina
This full-text Spanish-language database covers a broad array of subjects inside and outside academia. It offers content from a variety…
LitFINDER
Poetry index of 600,000 poems with 50,000 full text. Short Story Finder offers full text, explanations, biographies. Over 1,000 complete…
Explora for Elementary Schools
Explora is EBSCO's research interface designed specifically for students and educators. The elementary school version highlights relevant, reliable, and age-appropriate content that's easy and fun…
Consumer Health Information--Arabic
Consumer Health Information offers detailed answers to the 200 most-commonly-asked health questions. Supporting the needs of patrons and patients, these…
