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Black History

Civic Black Theatre

Founded in 1978, the Civic Black Theatre (CBT) “recognized a need” for “black theater” in Kalamazoo. According to WMU faculty…

Buildings

Oakland Pharmacy

Whether by design, by location, or perhaps by pure chance, certain commercial structures are destined to become lifelong places where…

General Topics

Bright Kalamazoo

Over the years, dozens of songs have been written in and/or inspired by the town of Kalamazoo. Among the earliest…

KPL TV: Music & Concerts

The BMF Band @ KPL

Barn-burning, high-octane blues, classic soul, R&B hits, and inspired originals from Bryan Michael Fischer and the band at Central Library,…

Biographies

Gibson, Orville H.

When did O.H. Gibson arrive in Kalamazoo, and why? Volumes have been written about the Gibson Guitar company and its…

KPL TV: Teen

Book Thoughts with Mr. Bill and Miss Natalie

Listen to a conversation with Mr. Bill and Miss Natalie talking about exciting new books for all ages in KPL’s…

KPL TV: Teen

Book Thoughts with Mr. Bill and Miss Natalie - January 2021

Book Thoughts

Listen to a conversation with Mr. Bill and Miss Natalie talking about exciting new books for all ages in KPL’s…

Databases

NoveList Plus

NoveList Plus is a comprehensive readers' advisory resource. In addition to the fiction database that NoveList has offered, NoveList Plus…

Heritage Quest Online

HeritageQuest® Online is a comprehensive treasury of American genealogical sources—rich in unique primary sources, local and family histories, convenient research…

Fold3 Library Edition

Fold3 provides convenient access to military records, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who…

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