Kalamazoo Public Library Trustee Vacancy
Kalamazoo Public Library has a Trustee Vacancy and is seeking applicants who are interested in serving on the Library Board of Trustees. This position will serve until December 31, 2024,…
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Kalamazoo Public Library Requesting Proposals for Space Needs Studies for the Construction of a New Alma Powell Branch and Kalamazoo Public Library Locations
Kalamazoo Public Library is requesting proposals for professional services from architects, designers, and construction consultants with demonstrated experience, knowledge, and expertise in library planning, design, and architecture for the construction…
Joint Statement from KPL and Douglass Community Association
To the patrons of the Douglass Community Association and the Alma Powell Branch of KPL: Kalamazoo Public Library Board of Trustees (KPL) made the decision to temporarily suspend services at…
Amanda Green Scholarship–Now Accepting Applications!
Online applications for the Amanda Green Scholarship Fund is now open! The deadline to apply is Monday, April 15, 2024. The scholarship will be awarded to a student expected to…
"The Waters" by Bonnie Jo Campbell Featured as Jenna Bush Hager's January 2024 Book Club Pick!
“I love The Waters by the great Bonnie Jo Campbell so much. This book is so beautiful,” Jenna Bush Hager said. In addition to being the first “Read with…
Important Update to Texas Township Service
History In January 2020, Kalamazoo Public Library and Texas Township agreed to a 2-year service contract (July 1, 2020–June 30, 2022) to provide full library services to Texas Township residents…
Enjoy the New York Times!
Whether you’re managing finances, tackling tough parenting problems, or simply looking to make sense of this moment, rely on our original, quality journalism to lead the way. Enjoy access to…
Reading Together Returns in 2024
Kalamazoo Public Library plans to resume its community reading program, Reading Together, in 2024, beginning with the official public suggestion period from May 17–31. More information and the suggestion form…
Coming Soon...Oshtemo Branch Library Parking Lot Construction Project
Construction on the Oshtemo Branch Library parking lot will begin soon. The updates include: Improved ADA parking spaces and curb ramps New drive-up material dropbox Sidewalk repairs New bike racks…
2022 Election: Kalamazoo Public Library District Trustee Candidates
The role of a public library board is to set policies and delegate responsibility for implementing those policies to the library’s director and staff. The board provides for, establishes, and…
October Encore Magazine: After 150 years, the Kalamazoo Public Library isn't going just by the book
Kalamazoo Public Library is the featured story for the October issue of Encore Magazine! Kalamazoo Public Library is celebrating 150 years of service to Kalamazoo. This October issue of Encore…
More than book learning: The Kalamazoo Public Library has had answers for 150 years
Second Wave Media | AL JONES | FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 Editor’s note: This story is part of Southwest Michigan Second Wave’s On the Ground Kalamazoo series. Take a good look at the…
Barbara Ehrenreich (1941–2022)
Barbara Ehrenreich, an author and essayist who picked apart the myths of the American Dream with books that included a firsthand struggle to live on minimum wage in Nickel and…
MI Right to Read & Unite Against Book Bans
It is impossible to watch or read the news and not see stories about efforts to ban books at both school libraries and public libraries across the nation. The American…
Interview with Ibram X. Kendi and Nic Stone at the School Library Journal Teen Live
KPL’s Head of Youth Services, Sandra Farag recently had the honor of facilitating an interview with Ibram X. Kendi and Nic Stone at the School Library Journal Teen Live event.…
The 2022 New American Voices Award Finalists Announced
The Institute for Immigration Research has announced its finalists for the New American Voices Award, which recognizes “recently published works that illuminate the complexity of human experience as told by…
False "Active Shooter" Alarm at Central Library
At approximately 3:53 pm on Wednesday, July 27, an “active shooter” warning was announced over Central Library’s public announcement system. This was a result of a misprogrammed handset that was…
Writers' Block
Are you a local writer? Share your upcoming book on Writers’ Block! Writers’ Block is where KPL celebrates independently published writers from Kalamazoo County. If that describes you, we encourage…
Juneteenth
Please note that all KPL locations will be closed on Monday, June 20 in observance of Juneteenth. What is Juneteenth? Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending…
KPL and Texas Township Contract has Been Extended for Another Year
In January 2020, Kalamazoo Public Library and Texas Township agreed to a 2-year service contract (July 1, 2020–June 30, 2022) to provide library services to Texas Township residents who live…
MI Library is Now
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, libraries have been an essential lifeline to communities coping with the unprecedented challenges we’ve all faced. With the expansion of technology and e-Content provided by the…
Kick Off Your Summer Fun with KPL on Saturday, June 4th!
This summer is going to be HOT at KPL! Beginning June 1st, you can dive into Oceans of Possibilities with our 2022 Summer Reading Challenge! We invite Kalamazoo youth ages…
KPL Congratulates Local Poet Diane Seuss on winning the Pulitzer Prize in Poetry!
KPL extends our heartfelt congratulations to local poet Diane Seuss for winning the Pulitzer Prize in poetry for her work “frank: sonnets.” Seuss was previously a finalist for the 2016…
2022 Summer Reading Challenge Kicks Off June 1!
Did you know that reading for just 20 minutes a day can open up a world of adventure and earn you fabulous prizes? We invite youth from birth up to 12th grade, to…
Idea Lab Reopens Monday, May 9!
Great news! KPL’s maker space and creative studio, Idea Lab (located at the Central Library) is reopening to the public on Monday, May 9! Hours: Monday: 12–5 pm Wednesday: 12–5 pm Friday:…
It's Children's Book Week!
Children’s Book Week is the twice-annual celebration of children’s books and reading. Established in 1919, it is the longest-running national literacy initiative in the country, now celebrating its 102nd anniversary…
Jackie Robinson Broke the Color Barrier in Baseball 75 Years Ago
On April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson became the first African American to play Major League Baseball in the modern era. He would later become the first African American named a…
KPL is Hiring a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer
Kalamazoo Public Library is currently searching for a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer. Responses to our RFP are due on May 16, 2022, by 12 p.m. Click here for the…
