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Explore Our Site
Explore random selections from the deep library of content on kpl.gov…
Bookmobile Service
Kalamazoo’s branch libraries served many of the neighborhoods and communities that were beyond the Central Business District. Yet, by the…
Red Tail Ring (part 1)
Red Tail Ring (part 2)
Red Tail Ring (part 3)
Red Tail Ring (part 4)
Red Tail Ring (part 5)
Red Tail Ring (part 6)
Red Tail Ring (part 7)
Red Tail Ring (part 8)
Red Tail Ring (part 9)
Red Tail Ring @KPL
Michigan natives Michael Beauchamp and Laurel Premo come together as Red Tail Ring in this April 2010 performance at Kalamazoo…
Ken Morgan Jazz Unit @ KPL
An evening of great live jazz with Ken Morgan on saxophones and flute, pianist Terry Lower, and bassist Jon Wegge…
Financial Gifts
Financial gifts to the library can be an enduring public tribute honoring a special person or occasion. Gifts are used…
University of Michigan Branch
Yes, there really was once a University of Michigan branch here in Kalamazoo, and it occupied the northeast corner of…
This is Rocket Science!
Tune in for a Zoom session with Erin from the Air Zoo. Young astrophysicists learn how rockets work by gaining…
Tamarack School class, 1893
Photo courtesy of Alamo Township Museum.
Book Thoughts with Mr. Bill and Miss Natalie
Listen to a conversation with Mr. Bill and Miss Natalie talking about exciting new books for all ages in KPL’s…
Parkview, 3403: John Gibbs House
The John Gibbs House sits along the south side of Parkview Avenue, just east of Drake Road. The pre-Civil War-built…
Celebrating 20 Years - The Origins of KPL's Reading Together Program
As part of our 20th-anniversary celebration, we have gone back and revisited the beginning of the Reading Together program. Enjoy…
Meet the Authors Arnold Johnston and Deborah Ann Percy | June 10, 2021
Enjoy the Meet the Authors event that took place earlier this month. Hear local favorites Arnold Johnston and Deborah Ann…
Historic Preservation 101
Historic preservation has been at work in Kalamazoo for over 50 years. Learn more about how keeping our Kalamazoo heritage…
3D Printing at KPL
Kalamazoo Public Library strives to offer community access to new and emerging technologies. Explore the technology involved in printing small…
Ross Center Cemetery (Stony Lake)
Location: West side of 42nd Street, ¼ mile north of M-89. Status: Active Photos: Beth Timmerman, 2010
Cummings, Mimi Zoet (1941–2022)
“Spectral Meander,” a two-part handwoven tapestry by Kalamazoo artist and weaver Mimi Cummings, was among several pieces of art that…
Mustard's Retreat @ KPL
Mustard’s Retreat (David Tamulevich and Michael Hough) performed at Kalamazoo Public Library on January 15, 2014, as part of KPL’s…
General Sources for Wakeshma Township Schools
Sources and general information about the early schools in Wakeshma Township, including an 1880 sketch about the township's first schools.
Gary Paulsen (May 17, 1939–October 13, 2021)
We are saddened to learn of the passing of three-time Newbery Honor children’s author Gary Paulsen, who passed on October…
Books and Bellies | Episode 4
Join Healthy Babies, Healthy Start, and Kalamazoo Public Library for a reading circle for expecting parents! The Books and Bellies…
Sons of the Three Fires @ KPL
Native American group Sons of the Three Fires (Chippewa, Ottawa, and Potawatomi) demonstrate their music and heritage at Central Library,…
Databases
Consumer Health Complete
Consumer Health Complete supports the information needs of patients and fosters an overall understanding of health-related topics. This resource provides…
Explora for High Schools
Explora is EBSCO's research interface designed specifically for students and educators. The secondary school version features relevant and reliable content and easy-to-use functionality…
Opposing Viewpoints in Context
Gale Opposing Viewpoints in Context is an engaging online experience for those seeking contextual information and opinions on hundreds of…
DemographicsNow
Researchers and entrepreneurs are provided with comprehensive business and demographic information valuable to assess business viability, create sales leads and…
PebbleGo
PebbleGo is a curricular content hub specifically designed for K-3 students. Packed with informational articles, ready-made activities, and literacy supports…
