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Read Along! — The Hidden Oracle by Rick Riordan Chapters 7-9
Keep following along with KPL’s Miss Natalie as she reads The Hidden Oracle from The Trials of Apollo series by…
VOX Read-along Books
Kalamazoo Public Library has many picture books with a CD included and… page turn signals! What fun to page through…
The KPL Story
A 1998 mini-documentary about the library’s renovation project, featuring architect David Milling, artist Michael Hayden, and others. Includes two television…
KPH Northwest Unit
The structure stood atop a hill overlooking Kalamazoo in the Fairmount Neighborhood at 1500 Blakeslee Avenue. In spite of being…
Joe Nolan @ kpl (Part 1)
Joe Nolan @ kpl (Part 2)
Joe Nolan @ KPL
Award-winning Nashville-based Michigan native Joe Nolan performed on the Central Library portico as part of Art Hop, June 5, 2009…
Genesis at Wings Stadium (4/4/1978)
Artist(s): Genesis Date: 4 April 1978 Tickets: $7.50 (general admission) Attendance: 7,000 Notes: Kalamazoo Gazette, (left) 9 March 1978, (right)…
KPL Staff Picks: Best of 2020
Each year, KPL’s staff read, watch and listen to hundreds of the titles found in our collections. Find inspiration from…
Coping Skills Workshop
Since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, individuals have been struggling with worry, anxiety and depression. The stress of living…
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…
Gordon Lightfoot at Wings Stadium (10/24/1976)
Artist(s): Gordon Lightfoot w/ Leona Boyd Date: 24 October 1976 Tickets: $5.50/$6.50/$7.50 (reserved seating) Attendance: 7,000 Notes: Kalamazoo Gazette, (left)…
Centering Your Cause
Last week, we concluded our Grant Writing Series (we’ll offer it again January 2021). We didn’t start by diving into…
Read Along! — The Hidden Oracle by Rick Riordan Chapters 4-6
The adventures continue! Follow along with KPL’s Miss Natalie as she reads The Hidden Oracle from The Trials of Apollo…
Van Avery Drug Store Protest
By 1963, the post-World War II fervor for civil rights, which had begun several years earlier in southern states like…
Early Kalamazoo: The History of Bronson Park
“The History of Bronson Park” (1987) – From Bronson Park, Lynn Houghton tells about the park’s history and its role…
Chef Camp: Cooking is an Art with Chef K
Kalamazoo restaurant owner, chef, and author of “Cooking ‘N Heelz, Keneisha Darden (a.k.a. Chef K), helped students ages 10 and up…
Williams Station
The community once known as Williams is now a ghost town in northwestern Kalamazoo County. Williams was a busy rail…
Burdick Hotel Fire
Construction on the Burdick Hotel began in 1850 at 130 Main Street (now Michigan Avenue). The hotel opened to the…
RAWK Writing Workshop-Prompt #3: STEAM
RAWK Prompt #3: STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) Calling all writers! RAWK will host a workshop series during Geek…
2022 Election: Kalamazoo Public Library District Trustee Candidates
The role of a public library board is to set policies and delegate responsibility for implementing those policies to the…
Kalamazoo in World War I Part 1 of 11
Kalamazoo in World War I Part 2 of 11
Kalamazoo in World War I Part 3 of 11
Kalamazoo in World War I Part 4 of 11
Kalamazoo in World War I Part 5 of 11
Kalamazoo in World War I Part 6 of 11
Kalamazoo in World War I Part 7 of 11
Kalamazoo in World War I Part 8 of 11
Kalamazoo in World War I Part 9 of 11
Kalamazoo in World War I Part 10 of 11
Kalamazoo in World War I Part 11 of 11
Kalamazoo in World War I
A 1995 documentary in eleven parts by Tom George, MD, about Kalamazoo’s efforts in World War I (11 parts).
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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…
Foundation Directory Online (Foundation Center)
Information on foundations, corporate givers, and grantmaking public charities. In library use only.
MasterFILE Complete
MasterFILE Complete offers the largest collection of popular full-text magazines, reference books and other highly-regarded sources from the world's leading…
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…
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…
