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Biographies

White, Wallace S.

Much of what is known about Kalamazoo’s outward appearance during the mid to late nineteenth century—its buildings, its citizens, and…

KPL TV: Music & Concerts

Japan Twang: Tsugaru-jamisen with Sato Michiyoshi

Japan Twang

An entertaining and educational concert with shamisen virtuoso Sato Michiyoshi. Sato is an award-winning performer of Tsugaru-jamisen, a dynamic style…

Biographies

Desenberg, Edward B.

Music was clearly Edward Desenberg’s first love. Formally educated in Kalamazoo and abroad, Desenberg quickly became an instructor, composer and entertainer…

Resources

Community Room at CEN

Van Deusen Room Central Library 315 S. Rose St. Kalamazoo, MI 49007 Map, Directions, Parking Community Rooms at other branch…

Cemeteries

Gate of Heaven Cemetery

Location: Northwest portion of Nazareth property, corner of Gull Road and Nazareth Road. Status: Active, private    Photos: Beth Timmerman,…

Cooper Township

Deming School

Location: (District #1) – Section 11, southeast corner of B Avenue and Riverview Drive. Kalamazoo County 1890, Published by Wm. C.…

Immigrants

The Dutch Influence

“Between 1820 and 1840, the number of Hollanders coming to America had averaged fewer than one hundred a year. Between…

Alamo Township

Butler contract

Grace Butler’s teacher’s contract with Alamo School District #3, 1916. Courtesy of Alamo Township Museum. Grace Butler’s teacher’s contract with…

KPL TV: Teen

Book Thoughts with Mr. Bill and Miss Natalie - January 2021

Book Thoughts

Listen to a conversation with Mr. Bill and Miss Natalie talking about exciting new books for all ages in KPL’s…

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,…

Legal Source

Providing indexing and full-text coverage of the most respected scholarly law journals, Legal Source is the authoritative database for current…

DemographicsNow

Researchers and entrepreneurs are provided with comprehensive business and demographic information valuable to assess business viability, create sales leads and…

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