CLOSURE: Central Library will be closed Tuesday, July 21, through Saturday, July 25, while emergency repairs are made to the building’s cooling system. We expect to reopen Monday, July 27. Click for more details on holds, program schedules, and returns during the closure. 

Notice of Public Meeting: Kalamazoo Public Library Board of Trustees | July 27 | 5:30 pm | Central Library/Van Deusen Room. The packet of information for the meeting can be found on the library’s website. 

Friends of KPL

Gently Used Books, Very Gently Priced!

Friends Bookstore offers thousands of items, including children’s books, fiction (mysteries, thrillers, romance, sci-fi), nonfiction (cookbooks, history, science & nature, travel, crafts), large print, CDs and DVDs, audiobooks, jigsaw puzzles, unique sets, collectibles, and more! We are located inside the Central Library on the lower level. Many of the books are 50¢ – $3.00!

Collector’s Cabinet

Keep an eye on our FRIENDS WEEKLY SPECIALS for special editions and one-of-a-kind finds—unusual books, rare books, signed books, first editions, out-of-print books, books with special bindings, and more!