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KPL’s Central Library and Oshtemo Branch can both get very busy during Curbside KPL service! Remember we are also offering…
“The Acme of Parlor Games,” “More Simple Than Authors,” “More Scientific Than Whist.” Sound like fun? For the millions of…
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Focus: Student Catalogues 1851-1902
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The news that Dr. Seuss Enterprises would cease publication of six Dr. Seuss children’s titles has prompted vigorous discussion here…
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John Urschel, archivist, historian and author of the Michigan Boys in Blue series, follows the soldiers of the five most…
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Authors Jaye Beeler and Dianne Carroll Burdick discuss their new book Tasting and Touring Michigan’s Homegrown Food: A Culinary Road…
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Local History and Genealogy News
The local history staff is thrilled to announce the addition of three databases to our offerings for genealogy research –…
Enjoy a performance by the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra featuring the story, They All Saw a Cat by Brendan Wenzel. The performance will be featured on…
Banned Books Week (September 26-October 2, 2021) is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. Typically held during the…
Lynn Houghton will continue Michigan’s colorful history with this next session which will cover the state from the end of…
Artist(s): Battle of the Bands (various) Date: 22 December 1975 Tickets: $1.50 in advance, $2.00 day of show (general admission)…
Follow along with KPL’s Miss Natalie as she reads The Hidden Oracle from The Trials of Apollo series by Rick…
Historic preservation has been at work in Kalamazoo for over 50 years. Learn more about how keeping our Kalamazoo heritage…
MyHeritage is the leading destination to discover, share and preserve your family history. Trusted by millions of families, its global…
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