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…
News
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…
All Kalamazoo Public Library Locations Closed March 14–June 12
All Kalamazoo Public Library locations will be closed March 14–June 12 to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in our community. We realize that this may present a hardship to…
Let's Get Digital!
Digital Services @KPL If you are limiting your exposure to COVID-19 by staying home but still wish to use library services, we have good news for you! KPL offers a…
2020 Census
2020 Census The 2020 Census form is now available online and residents will be receiving printed forms in the mail soon. Kalamazoo Public Library is urging all Kalamazoo residents to…
Kalamazoo Public Library Has Canceled All Programs Until Further Notice
Kalamazoo Public Library considers the health and safety of our patrons and staff a top priority. Due to the recent confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Michigan and the recommendation from…
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information and Prevention
IMPORTANT KPL NEWS Kalamazoo Public Library’s Response The health and safety of our staff and patrons is of the utmost importance. We are closely monitoring information about the virus and…
New Patron Computers at ALL KPL Locations!
KPL is installing new patron computers at all of our five locations. Installation begins February 10 and will conclude February 14. Please note that computer access at Central Library may…
KPL: An Award-Winning Library
America’s STAR Libraries 2019 Kalamazoo Public Library was recently recognized as a 2019 2019 Star Library by the LJ Index of Public Library Service. The LJ Index rates U.S. public…
Michigan Activity Pass
Discover hundreds of Michigan’s cultural destinations and natural attractions with your KPL library card! You can “check out” FREE or discounted admission passes (or other exclusive offers) to hundreds of…
Jim Gill Coming to Kalamazoo!
Wednesday, July 17: Attend an Educational Workshop in the Morning and Experience Jim in Concert in the Evening at OSH.
Road Closure Near Central Library
Consumers Energy will be making some civil infrastructure that will impact the library. This will begin Wednesday, June 19th, and is scheduled to be complete on July 19th.The listing of…
