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…
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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…
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, 2022,…
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…
Plant a Tree with KPL!
Kalamazoo Public Library is celebrating Earth Day this Spring by participating in the 12th annual Neighborhood Forest free tree program for kids. Parents and caregivers can register for a free tree online by March 21.
Kalamazoo Public Library's Statement Regarding Dr. Seuss
The news that Dr. Seuss Enterprises would cease publication of six Dr. Seuss children’s titles has prompted vigorous discussion here at the Kalamazoo Public Library (KPL), across the library and…
Your Turn: African American Women and Men of Kalamazoo coloring books–PLUS crayons!
Did you know there are coloring books about famous African American Men and Women of Kalamazoo? Get both to keep, along with crayons, at KPL! Available by request while supplies…
Lynda.com Is Becoming LinkedIn Learning
Lynda.com is upgrading! As of March 2nd, this robust resource will be known as LinkedIn Learning. During a brief transition period, access may be limited. Once complete however, LinkedIn Learning…
WMUK Interview with Sonya Bernard-Hollins
Youth advocate and author Sonya Bernard-Hollins is the owner of a book publishing company and online magazine. She incorporates young people in all that she does.CREDIT COURTESY OF SONYA BERNARD-HOLLINS…
KPL Reopens March 8
Kalamazoo Public Library is pleased to announce that all library locations will reopen to the public with limited access to services on Monday, March 8. Curbside service will continue to…
Fleece, Love and Kindness
This spring we would like to focus on kindness, and giving back to the community. Open to craft lovers of all ages, we are giving out craft kits for two different charities. You can make a blanket for a child in need with Project Linus, or make dog a
OverDrive (Libby) Has Purchased RBdigital
Important Library Service Update! OverDrive (Libby) purchased RBdigital which supplies KPL with our digital magazine collection. Our collection has now been transferred to OverDrive and patrons can now access it…
KPL Congratulates Jacqueline Woodson on Winning the Coretta Scott King (Author) Book Award
Kalamazoo Public Library congratulates our 2021 Reading Together author Jacqueline Woodson for receiving the 2021 Coretta Scott King (Author) Book Award for “Before the Ever After.” Every year, Kalamazoo residents…
Baseball Legend Hank Aaron Dies at Age 86
KPL is sad to learn of the passing of legendary baseball player Hank Aaron, who passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021. Aaron is regarded as one of the greatest…
National Day of Racial Healing
The National Day of Racial Healing is a time for contemplation and collective action on #HowWeHeal from the effects of racism. Launched on Jan. 17, 2017, it is an opportunity…
Inauguration Day, 2021
Inauguration Day is on Wednesday, January 20, 2021. President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris will take the oath of office in front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. KPL has put together a…
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
While Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was born on January 15th, a national day honoring his legacy is held on the third Monday of every January annually. King was the…
2021 Michigan Notable Books
Every year, the Library of Michigan selects up to twenty of the most notable books, either written by a Michigan resident or about Michigan or the Great Lakes. The selected…
Kalamazoo Public Library Announces New Scholarship Fund to Promote the Training and Hiring of Librarians of Color
Kalamazoo Public Library (KPL) is proud to announce a new scholarship for people of color interested in obtaining their master’s degree in library science, the Amanda Green Scholarship. According to…
RIP Author Eric Jerome Dickey
We were saddened to hear of the January 3 passing of New York Times best-selling author Eric Jerome Dickey. Eric Jerome Dickey, source: Essence Magazine A native of Memphis, Tennessee,…
KPL Staff Picks: Best of 2020
Each year, KPL’s staff read, watch and listen to hundreds of the titles found in our collections. Find inspiration from the lists of the best things KPL staff checked out…
Shop the Friends Bookstore Online!
Pick up your purchases at Kalamazoo Public Library Parking Lot, or in the bookstore during Friends Bookstore open hours: Wednesday 12–6 pm, Thursday, Friday, & Saturday 10 am–4 pm. Click…
Check Out a Chromebook
KPL now has Chromebooks available for check out. Simply visit our catalog, place a Chromebook on hold, and indicate your Curbside KPL location for pick up. Please note the Chromebooks…
Kalamazoo Public Library Announces Curbside KPL Service Beginning Monday, November 23
Beginning Monday, November 23, 2020, Kalamazoo Public Library is modifying current in-person library services to curbside delivery only. Due to the significant increase in COVID-19 cases in Kalamazoo and surrounding…
