The Mobile Library visit scheduled today at 4 pm has been canceled due to a maintenance issue. We apologize for the inconvenience. 

NOTICE: Public Meeting KPL Board of Trustees | March 22 | 5:15 pm & March 23 | 12:30 pm | Central/Van Deusen. Information can be found on our website.

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The KPL Mobile Library is Rolling Out in July!

Between 1956–2009, a friendly bookmobile staff visited both the rural and urban areas of Kalamazoo providing materials and services to patrons. During the summer of 2020, KPL’s new Mobile Library…

Coming to KPL: Library of Things

Have you ever needed a tool for one project, or wanted to try a cooking appliance before investing in it and thought, “Gee, I wish I could just borrow one!”…

Take a Walk Kalamazoo!

Physical activity is a key part of a healthy lifestyle, and this challenge was born to promote that in the Kalamazoo area! In Southwest Michigan, we are blessed with lots…

Heavy Road Construction by Washington Square Branch

Please note there is heavy street construction around the Washington Square Branch. Portage Street is highly affected. Please allow additional travel time and check the city’s street maintenance map online to…

Be Part of Our History

Kalamazoo Public Library will celebrate its 150th Anniversary in the fall of 2022. We are asking our community to join us in the celebration by sharing your KPL memories with…

Beverly Cleary: April 12, 1916–March 25, 2021

Few characters in youth literature are as universally recognized as Ramona Quimby. Few authors are as prolific and impactful as Ramona’s creator, the incomparable Beverly Cleary. The world lost a…

2022 Reading Together

KPL has successfully completed another Reading Together, and we are already planning for our next one! 2022 Reading Together will be a special event, as it will be our 20th…

2021 Reading Together Survey

Did you attend any of this year’s Reading Together events? Please take a moment to provide us feedback on your experience by taking our brief survey. Thank you!

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.

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…

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