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Batts, Henry Lewis, Jr. (Dr.)
“He introduced the word ‘ecology’ and its principles to this community” –Monica Ann Evans Kalamazoo Gazette, 17 May 1991 Few…
Infant Welfare Station
Kalamazoo’s first permanent Infant Welfare Station was designed to provide educational resources for new and economically challenged parents and their…
Kalamazoo’s Colored School (1861-1871)
Among the many mysteries in Kalamazoo’s history was the existence of a separate school for the community’s African-American children, located…
Vine Architecture (Part 1)
Vine Architecture (Part 2)
Vine Architecture (Part 3)
Vine Architecture (Part 4)
Vine Architecture (Part 5)
Vine Neighborhood Architecture
Kalamazoos Vine neighborhood boasts a rich history, as well as a variety of architectural styles. Local historian Lynn Houghton, co-author…
Duplex Phonograph Co.
As nineteenth century Victorian charm gave way to twentieth century modern, the phonograph emerged as a compelling new form of…
Valerie van Heest: Fatal Crossing
Valerie van Heest, director of the Michigan Shipwreck Research Associates and award-winning author, shares discoveries from Fatal Crossing, her new…
The KPL Story
A 1998 mini-documentary about the library’s renovation project, featuring architect David Milling, artist Michael Hayden, and others. Includes two television…
Alexander, Dr. C. Allen
“An extraordinary personality, who is a physician, surgeon, community leader, oral historian, sportsman, raconteur, and author.”–Paul L. Maier’s foreword to…
2022 Reading Together
KPL has successfully completed another Reading Together, and we are already planning for our next one! 2022 Reading Together will…
Red Sea Pedestrians Return to KPL
The Red Sea Pedestrians return to Kalamazoo Public Library on Wednesday, June 13, 2012, for a third performance as part…
Welcome to Kalamazoo, 1917
What was Kalamazoo like 100 years ago, and what was going on around town? With the Kalamazoo Gazette for our…
RAWK Writing Workshop-Prompt #1: Afrofuturism
Calling all writers! RAWK will host a workshop series during Geek Fest Month
Cooking with Beer! w/ Chef Cory Barrett
Chef Cory Barrett, culinary instructor at Kalamazoo Valley Community College, and Brewery Operations Manager/Brewer Jeff Sobolewski, demonstrate cooking with… beer…
Harrison School
Location: District #5 – Section 26, southwest corner of Mercury Drive and 46th Street. Kalamazoo County 1890, Published by Wm.…
Hackley School class 1908-09
Photo courtesy of Alamo Township Museum.
Prairie Home Cemetery (Richland)
Location: Both sides of East D Avenue, ¼ mile east of North 32nd Street. Status: Active Photos: Beth Timmerman,…
OHOW: What Style Is It? (Italianate)
OHOW (Old House Owners Workshop) is a program of the City of Kalamazoo’s Historic Preservation Commission. OHOW seeks to create educational programs…
Mark Sahlgren & Darcy Wilkin @ KPL
Rootsy Americana Music w/ WMUK’s Grassroots Hosts Mark Sahlgren and Darcy Wilkin. Mark Sahlgren has been playing locally and elsewhere…
Interurban Building
Located on the east side of Portage Street (169-171), just north of E. South Street, the Interurban Building stands today,…
Genealogy Books
African American Genealogy Book Black genesis : a resource book for… [2003] James M Rose Book African American genealogical sourcebook [1995]…
Databases
Newspaper Source Plus
Newspaper Source Plus provides a full-text digital collection of the world's major news content. It includes millions of articles from…
Worldbook Online
World Book Online helps information seekers of all ages find the content they need at the correct reading level. World…
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…
Grants to Individuals (Foundation Center)
Learn how to best approach your search for a grant as an individual. In library use only.
Kalamazoo Gazette Collection
Search Kalamazoo and Michigan history with The Kalamazoo Gazette Collection. Coverage from 1837 through current. Explore current and archived issues…
