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Crane, Caroline Bartlett
One of the most interesting and productive careers ever to unfold in Kalamazoo began with an unusual childhood. Caroline Bartlett…
Welcome to KPL Curbside
Due to the rapidly increasing number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Kalamazoo and surrounding Michigan communities, Kalamazoo Public Library…
Michigan, My Michigan: History of this State V
The history of Michigan is interesting, fascinating and filled with twists and turns. Lynn Houghton returns for another session looking…
Reclaiming Community — Book Discussion
Kalamazoo Public Library and Kalamazoo Youth Development Network discuss Reclaiming Community: Race and the Uncertain Future of Youth Work by…
Tamarack School class, 1893
Photo courtesy of Alamo Township Museum.
Mountain Home Cemetery
One of Kalamazoo’s oldest and most impressive cemeteries is Mountain Home Cemetery, located on the north side of West Main…
Waylon Jennings at Wings Stadium (7/7/1978)
Artist(s): Waylon Jennings w/ Jessie Colter, and Asleep at the Wheel Date: 7 July 1978 Tickets: $6.50/$7.50 (reserved seating) Attendance:…
Caroline Ham
First elected to the Kalamazoo City Commission in 1975, Caroline Ham has the distinction of being the city’s first woman…
The Nashon Holloway Band @ KPL
Award-winning independent artist Nashon Holloway brought her full band to the Kalamazoo Public Library on Wednesday, September 16, 2015, as…
Alamo Valley Elementary School
Location: (District #6 Fractional) – 7528 Ravine Road, section 23, east side of Ravine Road between the two branches of…
Meet the Author: Alicia D. Williams
Join Kalamazoo Public Library and Kalamazoo Public Schools for an exciting interview with award-winning author Alicia D. Williams! Williams is…
Acclaimed Author and Activist Bell Hooks 1952–2021
Acclaimed author and activist Bell Hooks died on Wednesday, December 15. She was 69. Hooks, whose real name was Gloria…
OHOW: What Style Is It? (Greek Revival)
OHOW (Old House Owners Workshop) is a program of the City of Kalamazoo’s Historic Preservation Commission. OHOW seeks to create educational programs…
Ask a Librarian
Chat Live with a KPL Librarian Do you have questions about your account, how to navigate our website or need…
Cooper Center School
Location: (District #2) – Section 17, west side of Douglas, north of D Avenue (not right at the intersection). Kalamazoo County 1873. Published by F.…
Paint Some Happy Trees
Get creative with Miss Sarah and paint some trees in true Bob Ross fashion! Each month will feature a different…
KPL 150th Anniversary - 150 Years of Providing Access to Information
From its beginnings as a school library that was open just one hour a week to a showplace deemed “Library…
Local Author Heidi McCrary
Inspired by a true story, Chasing North Star is a bittersweet tale looking back at a time when four free-range siblings, cigarettes…
Paint Some Happy Trees!
Let’s get creative and paint some trees, in true Bob Ross fashion. Each month will feature a different theme but…
Racial Healing Series
ONEplace & Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT) Kalamazoo will be hosting an in-person three-part series of racial healing circles.…
Databases
Biography in Context
Biographical information of contemporary & historical figures.
American Ancestors.org - New England
If you're doing genealogical research on ancestors from New England, this is a key resource. In Central Library only.
Explora for Public Libraries
Designed with public library patrons in mind, Explora provides easy-to-use features and reliable content from the world’s leading magazines and…
AtoZdatabases
AtoZdatabases is the Premier Job Search, Reference & Mailing List Database including 30 million business & executive profiles & 240…
MyHeritage Library Edition
MyHeritage is the leading destination to discover, share and preserve your family history. Trusted by millions of families, its global…
