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,…

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…