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KPL TV: Writers’ Block: Local Authors
Terrie Bird– Talk to Me Mama
Kalamazoo Public Library presents Writers’ Block, a forum where independently published local writers can tell the world about their work.…
Upjohn, William E.
William Erastus Upjohn was the founder, and for nearly 40 years, the president of The Upjohn Company. Upjohn was one…
The Library Ladies of Kalamazoo
Authors of the new book “The Library Ladies of Kalamazoo: Their Home and History” tell how they collaborated to create…
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)…
Frank Street School
The Frank Street School is one of several school buildings that have called the Northside Neighborhood its home, and one…
The Moxie Strings @ KPL
Kalamazoo Public Library celebrated its 100th free live concert on Wednesday, May 27, 2015, with The Moxie Strings, the electrifying…
Paint Some Happy Trees
Get creative with Miss Sarah and paint some trees in true Bob Ross fashion! Each month will feature a different…
Jo-Lo Park and Rowe’s Island
From an ancient Native American ceremonial site to a 1920s roadside stand, a swing era picnic park, a nightclub, a…
A History of the Washington Square Branch Library - With Keith Howard
As part of the library’s 150th-anniversary celebration, KPL’s Keith Howard takes a close look at the origins of the Washington…
Hackley School 1926
Chrystal LaViolette, Mildred LaViolette, Robert Sweet, Ward Kisinger, Frances Kisinger, Hubert Richards (in wheel chair), Hazel Richards (teacher). Photo courtesy…
Musical Storybooks: Giraffes Can't Dance with Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra
Musical Storybooks is created for 3 to 6 years and features a story, craft, and music by the Kalamazoo Symphony…
“Bright Kalamazoo” (1854)
The poem “Bright Kalamazoo” was written by English adventurer William Henry Woodhams and set to music in 1854 by James…
"Crenshaw" Book Release Event
Recent Newbery Medal winner Katherine Applegate hosted a release event for her upcoming novel, “Crenshaw.”
ARC Summer 2023
1,719 books readso far! Are You Up for the Challenge? Join us for the summer season of the Adult Reading…
Short Road Mansions
Short Road is just that, a diminutive stretch of pavement that runs south from Grant Street through Wheaton Avenue, between…
KPL TV: Writers’ Block: Local Authors
Lord Milan L'Oiseau:Thoughts & Actions
Kalamazoo Public Library presents Writers’ Block, a forum where independently published local writers can tell the world about their work.…
Tax Information
Tax Forms Free Tax Prep IRS Michigan Tax Forms During tax season, you may pick up the following tax forms…
History of Burundi and Rwanda (part 1)
History of Burundi and Rwanda (part 2)
History of Burundi and Rwanda (part 3)
History of Burundi and Rwanda (part 4)
History of Burundi and Rwanda (part 5)
History of Burundi and Rwanda (part 6)
History of Burundi and Rwanda
Kalamazoo College African studies professor Joseph Bangura presents a geopolitical survey of Burundi and Rwanda, including pre-colonial and colonial history,…
The Doobie Brothers at Wings Stadium (7/20/1978)
Artist(s): The Doobie Brothers w/ Toby Beau Date: 20 July 1978 Tickets: $7.50 (general admission) Attendance: 7,500 Notes: The Doobie…
Whitten, Anna L.
In 1999, Anna Whitten received the Women of Achievement Award from the YWCA of Kalamazoo. In their brochure for the…
Databases
Alt HealthWatch
Alt HealthWatch is a full-text alternative health research database focused on complementary, holistic and integrated approaches to health care and…
Local Information Database
Kalamazoo Public Library maintains a wealth of current and historical information about area citizens, organizations, businesses, buildings, events, plus local,…
Newspapers.com
Newspapers.com is the largest online newspaper archive consisting of 493 million+ pages of historical newspapers from 11,800+ newspapers from around…
Morningstar Investment Research Center
A one-stop tool for collecting financial information, getting reliable portfolio analysis, learning about investment options, and reading up on the…
Consumer Health Information
Consumer Health Information offers detailed answers to the 200 most-commonly-asked health questions. Supporting the needs of patrons and patients, these…
