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Focus: Finding Civil War Information
The American Civil War had a more profound social, political and economic impact than almost any other event in American history. Among…
But, I Returned That!
Have you recently received an overdue notification from KPL about a book or a movie you know you returned? Not…
Baldwin Sanitarium
The 22 June 1911 headline reads: “NILES SANITARIUM MAY MOVE TO KALMAZOO”, which is the first Kalamazoo Gazette reporting on…
Tasting and Touring Michigan's Homegrown Food
Authors Jaye Beeler and Dianne Carroll Burdick discuss their new book Tasting and Touring Michigan’s Homegrown Food: A Culinary Road…
The Christmas Tree Ship and Other Ghost Ships of the Great Lakes
Recorded December 8, 2021 | Author Shetan Noir talks about the history of the Christmas Tree Ship and the hauntings of ghost…
Jacqueline Woodson Lecture
“What will Jacqueline Woodson’s legacy be both on children’s literature and on the worlds of the people who get to read…
Kalamazoo and the Ku Klux Klan
If we are to be even marginally truthful with ourselves, inquiries about who we are and where we came from…
Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish
The following text was compiled by John Shagonaby, Elspeth Inglis, Pam O’Connor, Joseph Helzer, and David Brose; and was edited…
Focus: Finding Civil War Information
The American Civil War had a more profound social, political and economic impact than almost any other event in American history. Among…
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…
Dr. C. Allen Alexander
“An extraordinary personality, who is a physician, surgeon, community leader, oral historian, sportsman, raconteur, and author.”–Paul L. Maier’s foreword to…
Downtown Kalamazoo: Then and Now
“Rose Street, South Street and Around the Park” Sharon Ferraro, Kalamazoo’s Historic Preservation Coordinator, presents a peek into Kalamazoo’s past…
Afrofuturism at the Alma Powell Branch
Tune in for a short, educational video by Kala Luzia, Alma Powell branch manager, as she discusses her exciting work…
Drew Nelson, Art Hop @ KPL (part 1)
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Drew Nelson @ KPL
Singer/songwriter/storyteller Drew Nelson at Kalamazoo Public Library during Art Hop, June 2010.
Inside the Artist’s Studio — Meg Tang
Join us for a special online tour of a local jewelry artist Meg Tang’s studio!
¿Qué es el Autismo?
Héctor Cortés, padre de un hijo con autismo, explica como el autismo afecta a las personas con autismo y a…
Early Kalamazoo: Southern Roots in the Urban North
“Southern Roots in the Urban North” (1987) – Dr. Ben Wilson describes the migration of southern blacks to Michigan during…
Hipp/Hoover School
Location: District #6 – Section 16, southwest corner of East Main Street and 30th Street. The street address was 1541…
Kalamazoo Public Library is Temporarily Suspending Library Services at the Douglass Community Association
At the end of business on Saturday, February 3, 2024, Kalamazoo Public Library (KPL) will be suspending library services at…
Library of Things is Open!
The Library of Things is a collection of items beyond books, music, and movies. Have you ever just needed a…
Databases
Academic Search Complete
This database is a leading resource for scholarly research. It supports high-level research in the key areas of academic study…
MyHeritage Library Edition
MyHeritage is the leading destination to discover, share and preserve your family history. Trusted by millions of families, its global…
Foundation Directory Online (Foundation Center)
Information on foundations, corporate givers, and grantmaking public charities. In library use only.
Literature Resource Center
Information on authors and literary movements and themes, includes Contemporary Authors, Dictionary of Literary Biography and Contemporary Literary Criticism.
Art & Architecture Source
Art & Architecture Source is the largest full-text art research database covering fine, decorative and commercial art, as well as…
