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Isley Brothers at Wings Stadium (6/8/1978)
Artist(s): Isley Brothers w/ Teddy Pendergrass, and Brainstorm Date: 8 June 1978 Tickets: $6.50 (general admission) Attendance: 4,697 Notes: Unannounced…
Meet the Author: Arnie Johnston
Hear local poet, author, and playwright Arnold Johnston read from his new full-length poetry collection Where We’re Going, Where We’ve…
KPL is Hiring a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer
Kalamazoo Public Library is currently searching for a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer. Responses to our RFP are due on…
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White, Albert
Albert White was an African American building contractor who lived and worked in Kalamazoo from the 1870s until his death…
Lets 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…
Baseball in Kalamazoo: Black Teams
From as early as 1877 or before, Kalamazoo’s leading African American baseball players were forming independent teams and successfully squaring…
Keith Hall and Mike Jellick @ KPL
Detroit-based pianist Mike Jellick joins drummer extraordinaire and Western Michigan University jazz instructor Keith Hall for an evening of great…
A Woman’s Journey to Find Healing
Yolanda Neals, founder/visionary of The RED Panty Society, talks about her experiences as both a survivor and a writer. Neals…
Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church
Early Years Founded in 1855 by a handful of members, the Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church is the oldest black church…
Amanda Green Scholarship–Now Accepting Applications!
Online applications for the Amanda Green Scholarship Fund is now open! The deadline to apply is Monday, April 15, 2024.…
Book Thoughts
Listen to a conversation with Mr. Bill and Miss Natalie talking about exciting new books for all ages in KPL’s…
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Duplex Phonograph Co.
As nineteenth century Victorian charm gave way to twentieth century modern, the phonograph emerged as a compelling new form of…
Historic Preservation 101
Historic preservation has been at work in Kalamazoo for over 50 years. Learn more about how keeping our Kalamazoo heritage…
Paint Some Happy Trees!
This month’s installment of KPL’s Paint Some Happy Trees is streaming on KPLTV! No previous painting experience is required; the…
RAWK Writing Workshop-Prompt #2: Marvel’s Black Panther
RAWK Prompt #2: Marvel’s Black Panther Calling all writers! RAWK will host a workshop series during Geek Fest Month with three prerecorded…
Preservation on the Frontline - Track 4 Adaptive Reuse is Alive and Well in Downtown Kalamazoo
Shared with permission from The Historic Preservation Commission. Adaptive reuse projects are among the most exciting in the preservation field,…
Kalamazoo Public Library's Local History Minute! - The History Of Your Home
Curious about the history of your house? Do you know who inhabited your home before you? What did your home…
Reading Together 2024 | Cultural Appropriation vs Cultural Appreciation | Panel Discussion
Check out this insightful panel discussion on “Cultural Appropriation vs Cultural Appreciation” from Reading Together 2024! Featuring Denise Miller, Nathan…
Databases
NoveList K-8 Plus
NoveList K-8 Plus is a trusted source of read-alike recommendations specifically for younger readers. It helps kids find books that…
Local Information Database
Kalamazoo Public Library maintains a wealth of current and historical information about area citizens, organizations, businesses, buildings, events, plus local,…
Poetry & Short Story Reference Center
This full-text database provides a historically rich collection of hundreds of thousands of classic and contemporary poems, as well as…
Small Engine Repair Reference Center
This reference database provides detailed yet user-friendly repair guides for all manner of small engines. All of the content is…
Biography in Context
Biographical information of contemporary & historical figures.
