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KPL TV: Kalamazoo History

Black History, Local Voices

A series of interviews by the Kalamazoo Gazette for Black History Month 2008 (7 videos).

Music

That Gal in Kalamazoo

It was during World War II that a song helped immortalize Kalamazoo, Michigan. The Glenn Miller Orchestra introduced “I’ve Got…

KPL TV: Music & Concerts

The Corn Fed Girls Again @ KPL

Kalamazoo’s own Corn Fed Girls return to the Kalamazoo Public Library on July 21, 2010, for their second appearance as…

Business

Bos, Arend & Sons

When Arend Bos retired in 1928 after 45 years in the trade, he was said to be Kalamazoo’s longest serving…

News

Cause Driven Organizations

ONEplace references Cause Driven Organizations frequently. What is a Cause Driven Organization? A Cause-Driven Organization is one that centers its…

KPL TV: Music & Concerts

Graham Parsons & the Go-Rounds @ KPL

Graham Parsons & the Go-Rounds at Kalamazoo Public Library, Wednesday, August 17, 2011 (10 videos).

General Topics

Residents

Michigan Potawatomi community, c.1909. private collection When the first non-native settlers arrived in the Kalamazoo area, the Native Americans already…

KPL TV: Timely Topics

Joel Tacey @ KPL

Joel Tacey’s One-derful World of Comedy at Oshtemo Branch Library, Monday June 20, 2011 (4 videos).

KPL TV: Music & Concerts

Rachael Davis @ KPL

Rachael Davis and guitarist Jesse Lee Mason (from Millish) at Kalamazoo Public Library, August 12, 2008 (9 videos)

Databases

Art & Architecture Source

Art & Architecture Source is the largest full-text art research database covering fine, decorative and commercial art, as well as…

Explora for Elementary Schools

Explora is EBSCO's research interface designed specifically for students and educators. The elementary school version highlights relevant, reliable, and age-appropriate content that's easy and fun…

LearningExpress Library

Support for students and professionals in skill-building, test prep, and career certification. Includes GED prep.

Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center

This database offers detailed "how-to" instructions and creative ideas to meet the interests of virtually every hobby enthusiast. Full text…

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