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SUMMARY:Teen Writing Camp (High School)
DESCRIPTION:Want to be an author? Completely new to writing? Write fanfics and want to learn how to make them stand out? This three-day writing camp will hone your craft! Students will learn from local writers and educators from Read and Write Kalamazoo\, Fire Historical and Cultural Arts Collaborative\, and award-winning author Kelly J. Baptist. Lunch provided. Registration required. \nThis registration form is for high school students. Click here for middle school  student registration.
URL:https://www.kpl.gov/event/teen-writing-camp-high-school/
LOCATION:CEN/Van Deusen Room\, 315 South Rose St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central,Registration Required,Teen
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SUMMARY:Teen Writing Camp (Middle School)
DESCRIPTION:Want to be an author? Completely new to writing? Write fanfics and want to learn how to make them stand out? This three-day writing camp will hone your craft! Students will learn from local writers and educators from Read and Write Kalamazoo\, Fire Historical and Cultural Arts Collaborative\, and award-winning author Kelly J. Baptist. Lunch provided. Registration required. \nThis registration form is for middle school students. Click here for high school  student registration.
URL:https://www.kpl.gov/event/teen-writing-camp-high-school-2/
LOCATION:CEN/Van Deusen Room\, 315 South Rose St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007\, United States
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SUMMARY:Move and Groove
DESCRIPTION:Young children and their caregivers are invited to join our music and movement fun with singing\, dancing\, scarves\, shaky eggs\, and instruments. Everyone dances in this program\, so come ready to groove! Best for ages 18 months to 5 years. Move & Groove replaced by Mr. Evan on June 23.
URL:https://www.kpl.gov/event/move-and-groove-8/2026-08-04/
LOCATION:CEN/Children’s Room\, 315 S Rose St.\, Kalamazoo\, 49007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central,Children,Early Childhood
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260804T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260804T180000
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SUMMARY:KPL Tech Days
DESCRIPTION:KPL Tech days are for patrons looking for more in-depth assistance. Patrons can bring their own device or can utilize a public internet station for their session. Sessions last for no more than one hour and are available on a first come\, first served basis. \nTechnology sessions can cover the following: \n\nComputer basics\nSmartphone basics\nTablet basics\nSetting up an email account (Gmail)\nEmail attachments\nInternet searching\nOrganizing computer files and folders\nUsing a USB/flash drive\nSetting up a Facebook/Twitter/Skype account\nMicrosoft Word\nBorrowing ebooks from the library (must have necessary device and software)\nInternet privacy\n\nLibrary staff cannot assist with: \n\nComputer Viruses\nPerformance Issues\nHardware Diagnostics\nInstalling Non-Library Software\nComputer Maintenance\n\nIt is the patron’s responsibility to bring any needed logins/passwords or equipment\, including any power cords or cables. The library will not be able to provide computer accessories for your device.
URL:https://www.kpl.gov/event/kpl-tech-days-2026-05-02-2026-08-25-2026/2026-08-04/
LOCATION:CEN/Second Floor Rotunda\, 315 S Rose St.\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Central
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SUMMARY:Canceled: Summer Readers Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Please note: This event has been canceled. \n\nA fun no-stress book club for kids; no pre-reading required. Each week we’ll read a book and explore an “Unearth a Story” theme—dinosaurs\, dirt\, and more! Ages 6 and up.
URL:https://www.kpl.gov/event/summer-readers-book-club-2026-08-04/
LOCATION:CEN/Children’s Room\, 315 S Rose St.\, Kalamazoo\, 49007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central,Children
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260804T170000
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SUMMARY:Paws to Read!
DESCRIPTION:Cuddle up and read to a therapy dog! Sign up for a 15-minute time slot and pick a book to read from our cart. When you’re done reading\, you get to keep the book! Call (269) 553-7804 to reserve your time slot. Ages 5 and up.
URL:https://www.kpl.gov/event/paws-to-read/2026-08-04/
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SUMMARY:No Shelf Control: A Graphic Novel Book Club
DESCRIPTION:This book club welcomes anyone interested in graphic novels to come enjoy great discussions and tasty treats. We choose books across diverse genres and authors. You can find something new to enjoy or an old favorite to reconnect with! Open to newcomers and seasoned graphic novel readers. \n\nJune: Cormac McCarthy’s The Road by Manu Larcenet\nJuly: Shubeik Lubeik by Deena Mohamet\nAugust: Brittle Joints by Maria Sweeney
URL:https://www.kpl.gov/event/no-shelf-control-a-graphic-novel-book-club-15/2026-08-04/
LOCATION:CEN/Boardroom\, 315 S Rose St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Book Club,Central
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260804T193000
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SUMMARY:The Bohemian: Life of Guy H. Lockwood
DESCRIPTION:The local history specialist will discuss the life of one of Kalamazoo’s most colorful citizens\, Oakwood resident\, socialist\, city commissioner\, art school proprietor\, home builder\, and poet\, Guy H. Lockwood.
URL:https://www.kpl.gov/event/the-bohemian-life-of-guy-h-lockwood/
LOCATION:CEN/Van Deusen Room\, 315 South Rose St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Central,Local History
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