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Explore Our Site
Explore random selections from the deep library of content on kpl.gov…
Book Thoughts
Listen to a conversation with Mr. Bill and Miss Natalie talking about exciting new books for all ages in KPL’s…
Tamarack School class 1927
Photo courtesy of Alamo Township Museum
Ellis L. Brooks
Ellis L. Brooks (1848-1920) was a trombonist, composer and popular bandleader with strong ties to West Michigan. Brooks directed famous…
Michigan, My Michigan: History of this State VII
Lynn Houghton continues Michigan’s colorful history with this next session which will cover the state from the end of the…
Jamie-Sue Seal & John Latini @ KPL
Smokin’ Sleddog recording artists Jamie-Sue Seal and John Latini presented a holiday show of roots, jazz standards and blues with…
Civic Black Theatre
Founded in 1978, the Civic Black Theatre (CBT) “recognized a need” for “black theater” in Kalamazoo. According to WMU faculty…
Chemical Kim @ kpl (part 1)
Chemical Kim @ kpl (part 2)
Chemical Kim @ KPL
Kim De Clercq, aka “Chemical Kim,” resident scientist on “Take Five & Company” from ABC affiliate WZZM 13, visits Kalamazoo…
Toad Hollow School
Location: District #6 – Section 32, north side of MN Avenue, between 38th and 39th Streets. Kalamazoo County 1890, Published…
Joe Wang & the Test Pilots "Yesterday's News"
Joe Wang & the Test Pilots "Slang"
Joe Wang & the Test Pilots "(Your) Mother's Daughter"
Joe Wang & the Test Pilots "Things Change"
Joe Wang & the Test Pilots "Tea and Secrets"
Joe Wang & the Test Pilots "September"
Joe Wang & the Test Pilots "ASRMNWBRC (Mexico)"
Joe Wang & the Test Pilots "Welcome Back"
Joe Wang & the Test Pilots "Can't Change"
Joe Wang & the Test Pilots "A Million Miles Away"
Joe Wang & the Test Pilots "When I'm Done"
Joe Wang & the Test Pilots "Fat Women and Immigrants"
Joe Wang & the Test Pilots "Let It Go"
Joe Wang & the Test Pilots "Roadkill 241"
Joe Wang & the Test Pilots "Boots"
Joe Wang & the Test Pilots "Paint it Black - You Can't Always Get What You Want"
Joe Wang & the Test Pilots "Jimmie Jones"
Joe Wang and the Test Pilots @ KPL
“Album oriented power pop for people with a brain” from Joe Wang and the Test Pilots at Kalamazoo Public Library’s…
Comstock Cemetery
Location: School Street, south of intersection with Oran Avenue, Comstock. Status: Active
David Milling and Michael Hayden
Kalamazoo Public Library Marketing and Communications Manager Marti Fritz interviewed architect David Milling and artist Michael Hayden during the 1998…
Kalamazoo Church Fires
Between December 1925 and July 1926 there were fifteen major fires in the Kalamazoo area. The origins of these fires…
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Richland Historic District
The Richland Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 11th, 1997.
KPL TV: Writers’ Block: Local Authors
Terrie Bird– Talk to Me Mama
Kalamazoo Public Library presents Writers’ Block, a forum where independently published local writers can tell the world about their work.…
Lake Effect Nature
Nate Fuller of the Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy (SWMLC) explains how Michigan’s forests, wetlands, and other natural communities got to…
KPL TV: Writers’ Block: Local Authors
Kimberly Powers: A Mind Restored: Finding Freedom from the Shame & Stigma of Mental Illness
Kalamazoo Public Library presents Writers Block, a forum where independently published local writers can tell the world about their work.…
Roosevelt School
Before the Roosevelt School was built in 1909, a prior school at East Main Street and Gilbert was built around…
Liberty Street School class 1904
Photo courtesy of the Alamo Township Museum
Geek Fest 2023
Nerds unite! Geek Fest returns to the Kalamazoo County Expo Center on October 14th! Join KPL staff, as well as…
The Story of Black Frog Brewery
Meet Christopher Harris, the owner of Black Frog Brewery, the first minority-owned and operated craft brewery in Toledo. Hear Harris…
Databases
History Reference Center
Covering both U.S. and world history topics, History Reference Center is a full-text database featuring historical reference books, magazines, journals…
Opposing Viewpoints in Context
Gale Opposing Viewpoints in Context is an engaging online experience for those seeking contextual information and opinions on hundreds of…
Applied Science & Technology Source
This database offers a diverse array of full-text and indexed content covering the full spectrum of the applied sciences and…
Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center
This database offers detailed "how-to" instructions and creative ideas to meet the interests of virtually every hobby enthusiast. Full text…
LitFINDER
Poetry index of 600,000 poems with 50,000 full text. Short Story Finder offers full text, explanations, biographies. Over 1,000 complete…
