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Editors of Michigan Salvage: The Fiction Of Bonnie Jo Campbell
Enjoy a scholarly study of Bonnie Jo Campbell’s writing and influence on Midwestern literature. Campbell also reads from her latest…
KPL TV: Writers’ Block: Local Authors
Lorenzo Cross: Life and Fall of Lorenzo Cross, Murder or Not Murder, You Make the Call
Kalamazoo Public Library presents Writers Block, a forum where independently published local writers can tell the world about their work.…
Disability Network Southwest Michigan Awards KPL the Community Inclusion Award
Each year Disability Network Southwest Michigan honors individuals and organizations in the community who have made a significant contribution to…
Unknown (Schoolcraft Township)
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South Street, W., 610: John M. Edwards House
A noisy mob marched down South Street in the middle of one January night in 1861. Stopping abruptly in John…
Blankenburg, Frieda
“Mrs. Blankenburg is widely known in Kalamazoo and Michigan for her patriotic, social and civic activities and club affiliations. She…
Be A Voter!
A Nonpartisan Resource for Election Information
Paint Some Happy Trees
Let’s get creative and paint some trees, in true Bob Ross fashion. Each month will feature a different theme but…
Brown Jug School
Location: Section 34, west side of 7th Street on the St. Joseph County line. (1872 map places school at the end…
South Burdick Street School
The South Burdick Street School, not to be mistaken for McKinley Elementary (1716 S. Burdick), was located on the northwest…
OHOW Video Series: How to Unstick a Painted Window
Has anyone with an old house NOT run into this? Learn how to free your sash for optimum window performance.…
Read Along! — The Hidden Oracle by Rick Riordan Chapter 1-3
Follow along with KPL’s Miss Natalie as she reads The Hidden Oracle from The Trials of Apollo series by Rick…
KPL TV: Writers’ Block: Local Authors
Cathie Weir: I'll See You Later
2015 recipient of the Community Medal of Arts Award, Cathie Weir has written about her journey before, during and after…
Social Security Number Privacy Policy
Print Version (PDF) Kalamazoo Public Library will take all necessary steps to ensure compliance with the provisions of the “Michigan…
KPL TV: Teen Filmmaker Festival
"Monster's Ball" by Claire Davis & Eleri Watkins (2017 Teen Filmmaker Festival)
"The Invisible Abductor" by DyShauna Rutherford (2017 Teen Filmmaker Festival)
"MiGRAiNE" by Reid Riley (2017 Teen Filmmaker Festival)
"Enigma" by Dominic Krupp (2017 Teen Filmmaker Festival)
"The 1%: Crisis in the Great Lakes" by Griffin Olis (2017 Teen Filmmaker Festival)
"Breathe" by Makenzie Hanfland (2017 Teen Filmmaker Festival)
"SafeNet Appliances" by Erick Hatter & Seamus Hyman (2017 Teen Filmmaker Festival)
"The Life of Paul" by Luke McGee (2017 Teen Filmmaker Festival)
"We Are Torn" by Logan R Workman (2017 Teen Filmmaker Festival)
"A Piece on the Board: Riddler Intro" by Erick Hatter (2017 Teen Filmmaker Festival)
"Picturing" by Sylvia Gabriel & Aiden Standke (2017 Teen Filmmaker Festival)
"Midnight Unicycling" by Annareetta Reponen (2017 Teen Filmmaker Festival)
"Send Her Love" by Dorian Murphy & Emilee Emy (2017 Teen Filmmaker Festival)
"Undertone" by Sylvia Gabriel & Aiden Standke (2017 Teen Filmmaker Festival) 2017 Festival Finalist
"The Palm" by Sage Benner (2017 Teen Filmmaker Festival)
"The Chickening" by Emma Fergusson (2017 Teen Filmmaker Festival)
"Tabletop" by Alex Hamilton (2017 Teen Filmmaker Festival)
"Ode to Crayola" by Alex Hamilton (2017 Teen Filmmaker Festival)
"You Don't Know" by Camryn Bullock (2017 Teen Filmmaker Festival)
"The Resolution" by Seamus Hyman (2017 Teen Filmmaker Festival)
"New Game" by Logan R Workman (2017 Teen Filmmaker Festival)
Teen Filmmaker Festival 2017
The 14th Annual Teen Filmmaker Festival, held at Chenery Auditorium in Kalamazoo, MI, on Saturday, March 4, 2017, featured the…
Meet the Author: David Small
David Small’s graphic novel follow up to the award-winning and critically acclaimed book Stitches is already being lauded as a…
Snuggs, Edward H.
Born in Kalamazoo on the first of March, 1886, Edward Harrison Snuggs grew to become one of the city’s most…
Don't Be Afraid Of The Library! - Are You Scared Darth Vader?
KPL’s Don’t Be Afraid Of The Libray series returns with more spooky/cooky stories read or acted out by KPL Librarians!…
Foghat at Wings Stadium (5/19/1976)
Artist(s): Foghat w/ Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band Date: 19 May 1976 Tickets: $6.50 (general admission) Attendance: (unknown)…
“Kids and Books Parties”
Pat Ball interviews Mary Calletto Rife and Maureen Cartmill about Kalamazoo Public Library’s 100th anniversary parties for Children’s Services. From…
Databases
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…
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…
Explora for Middle Schools
Magazines and reference books for middle school students. Includes thousands of biographies and primary source documents. Subjects include history, current…
Biography in Context
Biographical information of contemporary & historical figures.
Foundation Directory Online (Foundation Center)
Information on foundations, corporate givers, and grantmaking public charities. In library use only.
