Search:
Search

Log in

  • How do I...?
    • Get a library card
    • Renew my library card
    • Use a library computer
    • Access my account
    • Search for a title
    • Place a hold
    • Renew my checkouts
    • Request a program
    • Request a library tour
    • Return materials
    • Contact the library
    • More
  • Catalog
  • Browse
    • Books & eBooks
    • Movies
    • Music
  • Download
  • Research
  • Library A-Z
  • Calendar
  • About
  • Kids & Parents
  • Teens

Transportation

Michigan Central arriving at Kalamazoo, 1890s

Michigan Central arriving at Kalamazoo, 1890s
  • Michigan Buggy Company New!

1924 Michigan Central Derailment

Kalamazoo's Railroads: The Intersection of Southwest Michigan

Plank Roads

The Dilemma of Downtown Parking

The Intersection of Southwest Michigan: Kalamazoo's Railroads


Local History

  • Genealogy
  • Obituary Requests
  • Local History Online
  • • All About Kalamazoo History
    • General Topics
    • Arts & Entertainment
    • Biographies
    • Black History
    • Business
    • Cemeteries
    • Civil War
    • Education
    • Fires & Firemen
    • Government
    • Health
    • Houses & Buildings
    • Kalamazoo Public Library
    • Music
    • Neighborhoods
    • Parks
    • Photographers
    • Recreation
    • Religion
    • Towns
    • Transportation
    • Women’s History
  • • Historical Newspapers
  • • Photo Galleries
  • • Webcasts

Showcase Studies

  • Downtown Kalamazoo Theaters
  • Rural Schools of Kalamazoo County
  • Cemeteries of Kalamazoo County
  • [+] Local History Collection
  • Local History Room
  • Help and How To
  • News
  • Calendar
  • Community Events
  • FAQ
  • Contact

See Also

  • Architecture & Historic Preservation Topic Guide
  • Genealogy Topic Guide
  • Government Documents
  • Local Information Database

Locations & Hours »

Central Library
Central Library »

269-553-7800
Mon - Thu, 9 - 9
Thurs (Summer) 9 - 6
Fri 9 - 6; Sat 9 - 5
Sun 1 - 5 (Closed Summer)

Eastwood Branch Library
Eastwood Branch »

269-553-7810
Mon 1 - 8; Tue 1 - 6
Wed 1 - 6; Thu 10 - 6
Fri 10 - 5; Sat 9 - 12

Oshtemo Branch Library
Oshtemo Branch »

269-553-7980
Mon 10 - 8; Tue 12 - 8
Wed 10 - 6; Thu 10 - 6
Fri 10 - 5; Sat 10 - 5

Alma Powell Branch Library
Powell Branch »

269-553-7960
Mon 1 - 6; Tue 1 - 8
Wed 1 - 6; Thu 10 - 6
Fri 10 - 5; Sat 1 - 5New!

Washington Square Branch Library
Washington Square »

269-553-7970
Mon 1 - 6; Tue 1 - 6
Wed 1 - 8; Thu 10 - 6
Fri 10 - 5; Sat 9 - 12

Friends Bookstore
Friends Bookstore »

269-553-7820
Wed 12 - 7; Thu 10 - 4
Fri 10 - 4; Sat 10 - 4

Holiday Closings & Seasonal Hours »

Popular

  • Authors @ KPL
  • Books & eBooks
  • Databases
  • Friends Bookstore
  • Genealogy
  • The Hub (digital lab)
  • Jobs at the Library
  • Law Library
  • Local History
  • Local Information
  • MeLCat > Search
  • MI Activity Pass
  • Movies
  • Music
  • ONEplace (nonprofit)
  • Pay Online
  • Reading Together
  • Summer Hours
  • Summer Reading
  • Spelling Bee
  • Teen Film Fest
  • Youth Lit Seminar
  • Voter & Election Info
  • ...more »

Help

  • Ask a Librarian
  • eBooks & Readers
  • Homework Help
  • Library Account
  • Library Card
  • Loan Periods & Fines
  • Services Request Form
  • ...more »
  •  

  • KPL in the News »

  • LINK newsletter
  •  
  • Subscribe to eNews

 

Like us on FacebookFollow us on TwitterLibrary photos on InstagramLibrary photos on TumblrLibrary videos on YouTubeDownload library mobile apps
Library photos on FlickrHistorical photographs on FlickrAmerican Libraries CollectionSubscribe to eNewsSubscribe to us via RSS

 

Support the Library

 

Hearing loop technology is available in some locationsPersonal wireless listening system available upon requestDesktop adaptive technology available upon request

 

Tweets by @KzooLibrary

 

| Log In | Account Help | Search KPL Catalog | More Searches | Contact | Home

©2018 Kalamazoo Public Library | Copyright | Internet Policy | WiFi Help | Wireless Printing