In Memoriam: "Olivia" Author Ian Falconer
Ian Falconer, best known as the illustrator and author of the beloved Olivia children’s book series about a spry and smart young pig, died on Tuesday in Rowayton, Conn. The author, illustrator,…
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Deadline to Apply for the Amanda Green Scholarship Fund Extended
Due to the recent ice storm which affected Kalamazoo County and left many individuals without electricity for several days, the KZCF Scholarship team has extended the application deadline to Monday,…
Kalamazoo Native Volunteers to Teach in Ukraine
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Bob Wood, a Kalamazoo native, and retired high school teacher is raising awareness of people living in Ukraine during the war. Wood just last week returned from a…
Best of 2022
Check out the Best of 2022 books, movies, and music as chosen by KPL staff!
Apply for the Amanda Green Scholarship Fund for People of Color Interested in Library Science
Released Monday, December 19, 2022. January 1, with a deadline of March 1, 2023. The scholarship will be awarded to a student expected to attend a graduate-level library science program…
Kalamazoo Public Library is Seeking a Library Director
The award-winning, successful Kalamazoo (MI) Public Library seeks a leader who will serve both the library and the Kalamazoo community as an engaged, active participant and contributor. Learn more and/or apply…
Congratulations and Welcome new KPL Board Members!
Kalamazoo Public Library extends a warm welcome and congratulations to our just-elected board members! Linda S. Mah (top left) Denise Miller (top right) Kori Jock (bottom left, will serve a…
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…
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…
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…
Michigan Library Awards
Join the Michigan library community for the Michigan Library Awards! Follow us on Facebook, and tune in to KPL’s Facebook Live on October 29 at 6:30 pm for the can’t-miss virtual event celebrating excellence…
2021 Reading Together Author: Jacqueline Woodson
With hopes of bringing our community closer together in the midst of the social isolation brought on by Covid-19, Kalamazoo Public Library has decided to approach Reading Together a little…
Meet the KPL Board of Trustees Candidates
The following candidates are running for Kalamazoo Public Library’s Board of Trustees in the 2020 Election. We have asked the candidates to introduce themselves by answering the following questions: Please…
2020 Youth Literature Seminar
The 2020 Youth Literature Seminar is online and FREE to attend. The Time is Now The traumatic events that have occurred during most of 2020 have drawn many comparisons to similar…
But, I Returned That!
Have you recently received an overdue notification from KPL about a book or a movie you know you returned? Not to worry, our quarantine process is likely the reason. As…
Banned Books Week
Banned Books Week (September 27–October 3, 2020) is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. Typically held during the last week of September, it spotlights current and historical attempts…
Geek Fest 2020: October 5–31
Geekfest 2020 has gone online and is taking over the month of October! Enjoy swag bags, gaming, cosplay, video panels, and more! Some events are live and others are recorded.…
