Raymond W. Fox Law Library

Current and Comprehensive Legal Materials

The Raymond W. Fox Law Library provides current and comprehensive materials to meet the legal research and information needs of library users. It is the only law library in the state of Michigan that is part of a public library system. The Law Library adheres to the belief that the law should be accessible to all people, as well as providing the ability to obtain just resolutions to legal concerns.  

The Law Library provides extensive legal resources in Michigan and Federal laws, secondary sources, and court forms. In addition, the Law Library has a substantial collection of topical self-help books relating to civil, criminal, and family law matters. Check out our Law Library Collection page!  

By law, staff cannot interpret the law, give legal advice, fill out forms, or recommend language for use on legal documents. However, knowledgeable staff are trained and able to assist in: 

• • Finding material on specific matters
  • Using professional legal collections, including the Westlaw database 
  • Directing you to community resources better able to assist in resolving legal matters

The Law Library is made possible in part by support from Kalamazoo County. 

Locations: 

• • The Law Library is located on the second floor of the Kalamazoo Public Library’s Central Library (please see our open hours). 
  • The Law Library has an outreach location within the Kalamazoo Defender office (151 S. Rose Street, Suite 300) staffed on Mondays from 9 am to 1 pm.