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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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…
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…
KPL Welcomes Sandra Farag as New Head of Youth Services
Kalamazoo Public Library is honored to welcome Sandra Farag, our new Head of Youth Services! Sandra most recently served as the Manager of Collection Development for Youth at Ingram Library…
KPL eLearning
KPL offers eLearning opportunities for all ages and all levels of computer users. Are you brand new to using a computer and need help getting started? KPL Digital Learn is for you.…
September is Library Card Sign-up Month
Since 1987, Library Card Sign-up Month has been observed each September to mark the beginning of the school year. During the month, the American Library Association and libraries unite in…
Back to School Resources
This fall, many students will be attending virtual classes instead of in-person classes. KPL offers many educational resources that can be accessed from home by teachers, students of all ages,…
Michigan Notable Books 2020 Author Conversations
We are very excited to have been given permission by the Library of Michigan to share the Michigan Notable Books 2020 Author Conversations video series. Watch them now on KPL…
Singer-Songwriter Justin Townes Earle Died August 23, 2020
On August 23, 2010, singer-songwriter Justin Townes Earle performed at Kalamazoo Public Library. It is with great sadness that we learned that he passed away yesterday, 10 years to the…
The Kalamazoo Black Lives Matter Street Mural
You likely have seen the beautiful Black Lives Matter street mural on Rose Street between South and Lovell. But do you know the amazing story of how this historical work…
Ready to Read Received a $1,681 Donation
KPL was selected to be PFC’s (People’s Food Co-op) March “Change for Change” program where shoppers are asked to round up their purchase to the nearest dollar and the “change”…
Chrysalis Cam at Kalamazoo Public Library Oshtemo Branch!
Have you ever wondered how a caterpillar changes into a butterfly? Tune in to the KPL Chrysalis Cam and see for yourself as two monarch caterpillars journey through their metamorphosis!…
More Than 1,500 Books Donated to Children
From Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes: Everywhere they turn during these uncertain times, parents served by Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes are confronted with reasons to stay up at night worrying –…
New Partnership Provides Digital Access for All KPS Students in Need
Kalamazoo Public Library is honored to partner with Kalamazoo Public Schools (KPS), The Kalamazoo Promise, the Kalamazoo Community Foundation, and the City of Kalamazoo with funding provided by The Foundation…
Welcome Back
Hello Kalamazoo! We have missed you and are excited to welcome you back to your library. Beginning June 15 we welcome you to visit your preferred KPL Location…
Black Lives Matter
Dear Kalamazoo, The tragic events that have taken place over the last week have left us truly breathless. How do we, as a public library, express our heartfelt sorrow and…
Kalamazoo Public Library Reopening Plan
Greetings Kalamazoo! As you may know, it was announced on May 22 that Governor Gretchen Whitmer has extended the stay at home order through June 12th. All Kalamazoo Public Library…
KPL is Collecting COVID-19 Stories and Photos
The COVID-19 Pandemic has affected all of us in many different ways and we are all eyewitnesses to this important time in our history. To preserve this snapshot in time,…
Teen Social Distancing Challenge!
Are you a teenager? Are you bored with doing the same thing every day? Ditch those distancing doldrums and take the Teen Social Distancing Challenge. Each day has a different…
Kalamazoo Public Library Online Programming Survey
Kalamazoo Public Library is reaching out to our community to help guide the future of our online programming. Please take a few moments to complete our brief survey. We appreciate…
Meet the Author: Arnie Johnston
Hear local poet, author, and playwright Arnold Johnston read from his new full-length poetry collection Where We’re Going, Where We’ve Been. Former chairman of the English Department at WMU (1997–2007),…
National Poetry Month Contest
April is National Poetry Month and KPL wants to hear your favorite poems! Create a video or photo sharing a piece of poetry for a chance to win Kalamazoo Downtown…
WestlawNext is now Available Online!
Great news for law students and researchers! Due to the stay at home orders, WestlawNext, is now available for a limited time online. WestlawNext is a helpful database and legal research…
