CLOSURE: Central Library will be closed Tuesday, July 21, through Saturday, July 25, while emergency repairs are made to the building’s cooling system. We expect to reopen Monday, July 27. Click for more details on holds, program schedules, and returns during the closure. 

Notice of Public Meeting: Kalamazoo Public Library Board of Trustees | July 27 | 5:30 pm | Central Library/Van Deusen Room. The packet of information for the meeting can be found on the library’s website. 

eBook Comics Plus

World Is Lava: A Crabgrass Comics Adventure

Summary

In this new book of Crabgrass comic adventures featuring best friends Miles and Kevin, the friends experience the highs and lows of school life and the surprising complexity of friendship. After Kevin experiences a surprise case of lice, Miles shaves his head in solidarity and accidentally winds up becoming the cool kid at school—a disorienting change from their usual family dynamic. When Thanksgiving arrives, Miles and his dad decide to take over the kitchen. What could possibly go wrong? The World is Lava is a poignant exploration of friendship, loyalty, and the sometimes bumpy road of growing up. With its blend of sharp humor, relatable characters, and colorful comic artwork, this graphic novel captures the thrills and perils of the world as experienced by two preteen boys. 

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