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John F. Kennedy Center
“Most gardens appeal to the eyes and, at times, to the nose. But none stimulates all the senses. Shouldn’t a…
John Davis Presents a Speech by Martin Luther King, Jr.
John Davis will recite or read a Martin Luther King, Jr speech. This speech will be more current with today’s…
Mark Sahlgren & Darcy Wilkin @ KPL
Rootsy Americana Music w/ WMUK’s Grassroots Hosts Mark Sahlgren and Darcy Wilkin. Mark Sahlgren has been playing locally and elsewhere…
Rush at Wings Stadium (12/19/1977)
Artist(s): Rush w/ Legs Diamond Date: 19 December 1977 Tickets: $6.50 (general admission) Attendance: (unknown) Notes: the band’s third Wings…
Books and Bellies | Episode 3
Join Healthy Babies, Healthy Start, and Kalamazoo Public Library for a reading circle for expecting parents! The Books and Bellies…
Books
More than 6,000 volumes relating to the history of Kalamazoo, the state of Michigan, and genealogical research are housed in the Local History…
I Remember Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo’s Historic Preservation Coordinator, Sharon Ferraro, working with her 95-year-old dad, retired professional photographer, Lance Ferraro, walk us inside Kalamazoo’s…
Ken Morgan Jazz Unit @ KPL
An evening of great live jazz with Ken Morgan on saxophones and flute, pianist Terry Lower, and bassist Jon Wegge…
Relive Rock & Roll at Wings Stadium
Artist(s): Relive Rock & Roll w/ Teen Angel, and Wedsel’s Edsels Date: 15 August 1976 Tickets: $5.00 (general admission) Attendance:…
Read Along! — The Hidden Oracle by Rick Riordan Chapters 10-12
Keep following along with KPL’s Miss Natalie as she reads The Hidden Oracle from The Trials of Apollo series by…
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)…
Events
Download the brochure. There are no upcoming events at this time. Resources Additional reading and viewing selections to complement Yellowface.…
Michigan Automobile Company
Blood Brothers and the Rise of the Horseless Carriage While the topic of early Kalamazoo-area automobile manufacturing (1900-1920) could include…
Bristlebots Roller Derby
Miss Natalie and Miss Wendy make their own bots
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…
General Sources for Climax Township Schools
Sources and general information about the early schools in Climax Township, including an 1880 sketch about the township's first schools.
Westnedge Avenue, S., 2026: Everyman's House
Kalamazoo's Everyman's House was built as an entry in the "Better Homes in America" contest of 1924 and emerged as…
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Jaimy Gordon @ KPL
2010 National Book Award-winning author and Western Michigan University professor of English Jaimy Gordon reads from her latest novel, “Lord…
Harrison Cemetery
Location: South side of East RS Avenue, near intersection of South 41st Street. Status: Active
KPL TV: Writers’ Block: Local Authors
David Kobb – Terrifying Tales for Children
Kalamazoo Public Library presents Writers’ Block, a forum where independently published local writers can tell the world about their work.…
Databases
Literature Criticism Online
For students, researchers, history buffs and literature lovers, there’s no better source than Literature Criticism Online to discover commentary on…
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…
PebbleGo
PebbleGo is a curricular content hub specifically designed for K-3 students. Packed with informational articles, ready-made activities, and literacy supports…
Gale Virtual Reference Library
Full text reference books on business, history, science, environment, medicine, and multicultural studies
LearningExpress Library
Support for students and professionals in skill-building, test prep, and career certification. Includes GED prep.
