Meet the Author: R.F. Kuang
Mar 23 | 3–5 pm | Chenery Auditorium | Adult: Join us to hear the author’s prepared remarks, followed by an audience Q&A session and book signing opportunity. Copies of Yellowface will be available for purchase from Michigan News Agency. This event is general admission. No tickets or registration are required.
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Yellowface Through an Ethics Lens
Mar 21 | 6:30 pm | WMU Fetzer Center | 6:30 pm | Adult: This multidisciplinary panel discussion will explore major themes including personal responsibility, morally compromised cultures, and questionable social norms.
The Subtlety of Satire
Mar 19 | 6:30 pm | Central | Adult: Local author Andy Mozina, author of Tandem, Contrary Motion, Quality Snacks, will discuss satire in Yellowface and other works, and share writing techniques to try at home.
Dog Man Release Party
Mar 19 | 4 pm | Central | Children: He’s back! Celebrate the release of Dog Man 12: The Scarlet Shedder with crafts and activities.
Readers are Leaders Reading Challenge with Oliver James
Feb 14–April 18 | Open Hours | All KPL Locations | Adult: Become a leader and take the Readers are Leaders Reading Challenge with Oliver James!
Ready Readers Creature Club
Mar 19 | 4 pm | Eastwood | Children: Let’s practice reading and meet cool animals! Get a free book that we will read together and meet an animal ambassador from Kalamazoo Nature Center! For grades 1-3.
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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.…
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