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Explore random selections from the deep library of content on kpl.gov…
Fountain of the Pioneers
In common with many pieces of public art, the fountain is no stranger to controversy. Before it was even formally…
OHOW: What Style Is It? (Italianate)
OHOW (Old House Owners Workshop) is a program of the City of Kalamazoo’s Historic Preservation Commission. OHOW seeks to create educational programs…
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Bronson Park Historic District
The Bronson Park Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places on 27 May 1983. The district…
Kalamazoo Street Names
The following is a partial list of the origins behind the names of city streets, many of which were named…
Salvation Army Building
Sometimes referred to as the Citadel because of its distinct parapet roofline, the more common moniker used by local historians for…
"Benjamin Losford and His Handy Dandy Clippers"
Author and self-publisher Sonya Hollins co-wrote with her husband Sean (and illustrated by Kenjji), a children’s book about an African…
The Crane Wives @ KPL
The Grand Rapids band, The Crane Wives, performed at Kalamazoo Public Library, Wednesday, May 15, 2013, as part of KPL’s…
Westnedge Hill Neighborhood: Crane Park History and Transformation
Natalie Patchell examines of the history and transformation of Crane Park in the Westnedge Hill neighborhood from an 1880s gravel…
General Sources for Comstock Township Schools
Sources and general information about the early schools in Comstock Township, including an 1880 sketch about the township's first schools.
Michigan, My Michigan: History of this State IX
Roaring twenties, the Great Depression and World War II are covered as Lynn Houghton continues Michigan’s colorful history including information about…
Children’s Room Art
Early in 1990, KPL received a grant from the Irving S. Gilmore Foundation to transform the Central Library’s Children’s Room.…
Washington, Arthur, Jr.
In January of 2003, the Justice Center facility at Crosstown Parkway and S. Burdick Street was named in honor of…
Michigan, My Michigan: History of this State III
Another look at the Territory of Michigan from 1805 until 1837, when Michigan was admitted into the Union as the…
Enjoy Free, 24-Hour Streaming Music with Freegal
Great news! You can now enjoy your favorite music online, whenever you want thanks to Freegal’s 24-hour streaming service! Getting…
Programming Policy
Print Version (PDF) Programming, a key resource offered by Kalamazoo Public Library, is integral to achieving the library’s mission: Kalamazoo…
Miller Station School
Location: District #14 – Section 28, originally on the north side of West ML Avenue, west of South 6th Street.…
Wesley Stace (John Wesley Harding) @ KPL
Wesley Stace (John Wesley Harding) at Kalamazoo Public Library, February 17, 2010
Vote for KPL's Reading Together title for 2024!
Shape our 2024 community-wide literary journey! Join us in selecting our Reading Together title for 2024. Watch this video to…
Michigan, My Michigan: History of this State VII
Lynn Houghton continues Michigan’s colorful history with this next session which will cover the state from the end of the…
Embracing Forgiveness
Andrew Collins, a former Benton Harbor cop, falsified evidence in a case that sent Jameel McGee to prison for four…
Databases
LitFINDER
Poetry index of 600,000 poems with 50,000 full text. Short Story Finder offers full text, explanations, biographies. Over 1,000 complete…
Kalamazoo Gazette Collection
Search Kalamazoo and Michigan history with The Kalamazoo Gazette Collection. Coverage from 1837 through current. Explore current and archived issues…
Something about the Author
Something About the Author Online brings you comprehensive online access to all volumes of Gale's award-wining reference set, Something About…
Explora for Public Libraries
Designed with public library patrons in mind, Explora provides easy-to-use features and reliable content from the world’s leading magazines and…
MyHeritage Library Edition
MyHeritage is the leading destination to discover, share and preserve your family history. Trusted by millions of families, its global…
