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Early Kalamazoo: A Look into Grandma's Kitchen
Larry Massie describes kitchen artifacts from the 1800s while his wife Priscilla prepares recipes from early Kalamazoo cookbooks. These programs were…
OHOW: What Style Is It? (Gothic Revival)
OHOW (Old House Owners Workshop) is a program of the City of Kalamazoo’s Historic Preservation Commission. OHOW seeks to create educational programs…
Website Feedback Form
Please use this form to tell us of any specific issue you are having. Thank you for your help as…
Home Brewing with Bell’s Brewery
David Curtis, an award-winning home brewer and manager of Bell’s General Store in Kalamazoo, MI, tells how to brew your…
Spradling, Mary Mace
Mary Mace Spradling, Martin Cohen, Shirley Miller. Undated Photo from KPL Archives The following text is taken from a brochure…
Fuller Theatre
East side of South Burdick Street, north of South Street (143 South Burdick Street). Completed from an expansion of the…
Fund Balance Policy
Print Version (PDF) Purpose: The following policy has been adopted by Kalamazoo Public Library in order to address the implications…
OHOW Video Series: How to Install Spring Bronze Weatherstripping
Bronze? On my windows? Yes! But where and why? OHOW (Old House Owners Workshop) is a program of the City of…
Curbside KPL @Eastwood Branch
KPL’s Central Library and Oshtemo Branch can both get very busy during Curbside KPL service! Remember we are also offering…
The Beauty of Spoken Word @ KPL
Marcel “Fable the Poet” Price hosted a showcase of spoken word poets from around Michigan, featuring Siarra Freeman and Natasha…
Van Avery Drug Store Protest
By 1963, the post-World War II fervor for civil rights, which had begun several years earlier in southern states like…
The 2022 New American Voices Award Finalists Announced
The Institute for Immigration Research has announced its finalists for the New American Voices Award, which recognizes “recently published works…
Drawing Manga with Mark Crilley
Mark Crilley, author of Brody’s Ghost, Miki Falls, Akiko and the Mastering Manga drawing series, presented a hands-on drawing event…
The Library Ladies of Kalamazoo
Authors of the new book “The Library Ladies of Kalamazoo: Their Home and History” tell how they collaborated to create…
Afrofuturism at the Alma Powell Branch
Tune in for a short, educational video by Kala Luzia, Alma Powell branch manager, as she discusses her exciting work…
At-Home Fun for Kids and Families
Looking for something to entertain your kids or some fun for the whole family? Check out these options to escape…
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…
Rick Bragg in Kalamazoo (Part 1)
Rick Bragg in Kalamazoo (Part 2)
Rick Bragg in Kalamazoo (Part 3)
Rick Bragg in Kalamazoo (Part 4)
Rick Bragg in Kalamazoo (Part 5)
Rick Bragg in Kalamazoo (Part 6)
Rick Bragg in Kalamazoo
On the evening of April 24, 2009, Kalamazoo Public Library hosted author Rick Bragg, the highlight of the library’s 2009…
Kalamazoo Public Library's Stained Glass
When the original Kalamazoo Public Library building opened in 1893, it contained 81 mosaic windows designed by Edward J. N.…
Michigan Theatre
South side of East Michigan Avenue, east of Burdick Street (120-22 East Michigan Avenue). An enlarged and reconfigured location where…
Databases
LitFINDER
Poetry index of 600,000 poems with 50,000 full text. Short Story Finder offers full text, explanations, biographies. Over 1,000 complete…
Rocket Languages
Rocket Languages is an award-winning, interactive online language learning system. Users can learn conversational language at their own pace. Languages…
Home Improvement Reference Center
Through a collection of comprehensive full-text content, this database provides users with detailed, user-friendly “how-to” information covering a variety of…
PebbleGo
PebbleGo is a curricular content hub specifically designed for K-3 students. Packed with informational articles, ready-made activities, and literacy supports…
Legal Information Reference Center
Legal Information Reference Center is an online database designed to assist the general public in legal matters of all kinds.…
