New! Mango Languages & Passport Services
KPL is excited to announce two new services! September is Library Card Sign-up Month. If you don’t have a KPL Card, sign up online today so you can access one…
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Congratulations to the 2024 Amanda Green Scholarship Fund Winners!
KPL extends a hearty congratulations to the 2024 Amanda Green Scholarship Fund Winners! Lauren Yowell Lauren Yowell is a current graduate student at Wayne State University with over 5 years…
Kalamazoo Public Library Board of Trustees Appoints Michael Cockrell Interim Director
Kalamazoo Public Library (KPL) Board of Trustees appointed Michael Cockrell Interim Director on the June 24, 2024, Board of Trustees meeting. Cockrell will replace current Interim Director Terry New effective…
2022-2023 Annual Report
The KPL 2022-2023 Annual Report is now available on our website for review.
2023 Amanda Green Scholarship Fund Winner Yasmeen Anis Shah Graduates with MLIS
Posted May 15, 2024 KPL congratulates 2023 Amanda Green Scholarship Fund Winner Yasmeen Anis Shah who graduated with her Masters in Library and Information Science degree from the University of…
NEW! Calling Adult Gamers!
Do you enjoy Fortnite, Apex Legends, or Dota 2? Come to Central Library and have access to these among the 150 games available! Play solo or online multiplayer with anyone…
Sign up for the KPL Newsletter!
Do you want to stay up to date on the latest news and event information from your library? Sign up for KPL’s enewsletter! This bi-weekly, digital newsletter is chock full…
"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…
New! Mango Languages & Passport Services
KPL is excited to announce two new services! September is Library Card Sign-up Month. If you don’t have a KPL Card, sign up online today so you can access one…
Congratulations to the 2024 Amanda Green Scholarship Fund Winners!
KPL extends a hearty congratulations to the 2024 Amanda Green Scholarship Fund Winners! Lauren Yowell Lauren Yowell is a current graduate student at Wayne State University with over 5 years…
KPL is Hosting Two Informational Meetings About the Temporary Alma Powell Branch Library Location
Kalamazoo Public Library (KPL) is hosting two informational meetings to share the exciting news about the temporary Alma Powell Branch Library location located at 308 W. North Street. The meetings…
Kalamazoo Public Library Board of Trustees Appoints Michael Cockrell Interim Director
Kalamazoo Public Library (KPL) Board of Trustees appointed Michael Cockrell Interim Director on the June 24, 2024, Board of Trustees meeting. Cockrell will replace current Interim Director Terry New effective…
2022-2023 Annual Report
The KPL 2022-2023 Annual Report is now available on our website for review.
2023 Amanda Green Scholarship Fund Winner Yasmeen Anis Shah Graduates with MLIS
Posted May 15, 2024 KPL congratulates 2023 Amanda Green Scholarship Fund Winner Yasmeen Anis Shah who graduated with her Masters in Library and Information Science degree from the University of…
NEW! Calling Adult Gamers!
Do you enjoy Fortnite, Apex Legends, or Dota 2? Come to Central Library and have access to these among the 150 games available! Play solo or online multiplayer with anyone…
Sign up for the KPL Newsletter!
Do you want to stay up to date on the latest news and event information from your library? Sign up for KPL’s enewsletter! This bi-weekly, digital newsletter is chock full…
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…
Kalamazoo Public Library is Temporarily Suspending Library Services at the Douglass Community Association
At the end of business on Saturday, February 3, 2024, Kalamazoo Public Library (KPL) will be suspending library services at the Douglass Community Association (DCA) and will resume services at…
"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…
Congratulations to the 2023 Great Grown-Up Spelling Bee Winners!
Congratulations to the winners of the 2023 Great Grown-Up Spelling Bee! Winners from last night included: Spelling Grand Champion Spellers – Friends of KPL Runner-up: WMUK Cheer Team Awards Most…
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…
Banned Books Week: October 1–7
Posted September 30, 2023 Kalamazoo Public Library supports your right to read what you want when you want. This library supports Banned Books Week! Did you know that Michigan is…
Congratulations to the 2023 Amanda Green Scholarship Fund Winners!
Kalamazoo Public Library extends our congratulations to Yasmeen Anis-Shah and Tyler Dancer who are the 2023 recipients of the Amanda Green Scholarship Fund.
2023 Michigan Activity Pass
Discover hundreds of Michigan’s cultural destinations and natural attractions with your KPL library card!
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…
Kanopy
You have been asking for it, here it is! KPL is proud to offer Kanopy to our patrons. Kanopy is the best video streaming service for quality, thoughtful entertainment. Find…
Let Freedom Read!
The American Library Association condemns censorship and works to defend each person’s right to read under the First Amendment and ensure free access to information. Every year, ALA’s Office for…
