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, 2024,…
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Kalamazoo Public Library Requesting Proposals for Space Needs Studies for the Construction of a New Alma Powell Branch and Kalamazoo Public Library Locations
Kalamazoo Public Library is requesting proposals for professional services from architects, designers, and construction consultants with demonstrated experience, knowledge, and expertise in library planning, design, and architecture for the construction…
Joint Statement from KPL and Douglass Community Association
To the patrons of the Douglass Community Association and the Alma Powell Branch of KPL: Kalamazoo Public Library Board of Trustees (KPL) made the decision to temporarily suspend services at…
Amanda Green Scholarship–Now Accepting Applications!
Online applications for the Amanda Green Scholarship Fund is now open! The deadline to apply is Monday, April 15, 2024. The scholarship will be awarded to a student expected to…
"The Waters" by Bonnie Jo Campbell Featured as Jenna Bush Hager's January 2024 Book Club Pick!
“I love The Waters by the great Bonnie Jo Campbell so much. This book is so beautiful,” Jenna Bush Hager said. In addition to being the first “Read with…
Important Update to Texas Township Service
History In January 2020, Kalamazoo Public Library and Texas Township agreed to a 2-year service contract (July 1, 2020–June 30, 2022) to provide full library services to Texas Township residents…
Enjoy the New York Times!
Whether you’re managing finances, tackling tough parenting problems, or simply looking to make sense of this moment, rely on our original, quality journalism to lead the way. Enjoy access to…
Reading Together Returns in 2024
Kalamazoo Public Library plans to resume its community reading program, Reading Together, in 2024, beginning with the official public suggestion period from May 17–31. More information and the suggestion form…
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…
KPL TV
What are you watching these days, Hulu? Netflix? KPL TV? Wait, what? You haven’t heard of KPL TV?!? Then you are missing out on local history presentations, concerts, author visits…
How to Make a Face Mask for Yourself and Others
You don’t have to be crafty to make a difference! KPL Local History Assistant Ruth Wilson has reviewed several online resources for DIY mask-making and offers her tweaks to each…
Enjoy Free, 24-Hour Streaming Music with Freegal
Great news! You can now enjoy your favorite music online, whenever you want thanks to Freegal’s 24-hour streaming service! Getting started is easy! Step 1: Click here Step 2: Use…
KPL Card Sign-up
KPL wants to ensure that everyone in our community has something to read, listen to, or watch during this time of shelter in place and social distancing. That is why…
Free Remote Access to AncestryLibrary.com Extended to March 2021!
Kalamazoo Public Library is very excited to share the news that our patrons can now access Ancestry.com Library Edition from home by logging in with their KPL account information. This…
Ask a Librarian
Chat Live with a KPL Librarian Do you have questions about your account, how to navigate our website or need recommendations for something great to read, listen to, or watch?…
KPL Storytime Live!
Watch on Facebook Live! Until we are able to welcome you back to the library, we are bringing storytime to you! Enjoy a story with a KPL Librarian from the…
Stay home. Stay safe. Save lives.
To combat the spread of COVID-19 in Michigan, Governor Whitmer signed the “Stay Home, Stay Safe” executive order. Until further notice, all Michigan businesses and operations must temporarily suspend in-person…
