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The Subtlety of Satire - Discussing satire in R.F. Kuang's Yellowface and other works

Watch this insightful and engaging discussion with local author Andy Mozina! Andy, known for his works including “Tandem,” “Contrary Motion,” and “Quality Snacks,” deep dives into the world of satire…

Recorded 03/19/2024

Categories: Authors @ KPL; Information; Instructional

Reading Together 2024 | Publishing from the Inside | Panel Discussion

Get an insider’s view into the publishing industry with R. F. Kuang’s agent, Hannah Bowman, Liza Dawson Associates and others.

Recorded 03/06/2024

Categories: Authors @ KPL; Information

Reading Together 2024 | Cultural Appropriation vs Cultural Appreciation | Panel Discussion

Check out this insightful panel discussion on “Cultural Appropriation vs Cultural Appreciation” from Reading Together 2024! Featuring Denise Miller, Nathan Nguyen, and Namita Sharma, this recorded video explores themes central…

Recorded 02/28/2024

Categories: Information; Timely Topics

The Subtlety of Satire - Discussing satire in R.F. Kuang's Yellowface and other works

Recorded 03/19/2024

Categories: Authors @ KPL; Information; Instructional

Reading Together 2024 | Publishing from the Inside | Panel Discussion

Get an insider’s view into the publishing industry with R. F. Kuang’s agent, Hannah Bowman, Liza Dawson Associates and others.

Recorded 03/06/2024

Categories: Authors @ KPL; Information

Reading Together 2024 | Cultural Appropriation vs Cultural Appreciation | Panel Discussion

Recorded 02/28/2024

Categories: Information; Timely Topics

Vote for KPL's Reading Together title for 2024!

Shape our 2024 community-wide literary journey! Join us in selecting our Reading Together title for 2024. Watch this video to learn about Reading Together and how to vote for your…

Recorded 09/07/2023

Categories: Authors @ KPL; Information; Instructional

Tags: reading together

A History of the Washington Square Branch Library - With Keith Howard

As part of the library’s 150th-anniversary celebration, KPL’s Keith Howard takes a close look at the origins of the Washington Square Branch Library and its 113-year history. From its inception…

Recorded 03/23/2023

Categories: Entertainment; Family; Information; Instructional; Kalamazoo History

Tags: Kalamazoo History; Kalamazoo Public Library History

Eastwood Branch's 113th Anniversary Celebration - Celebrating Kalamazoo's Eastside

KPL would like to thank all who attended Eastwood’s 113th celebration. The turnout was impressive, and the evening was filled with warmth and joyful moments. Special thanks to Guests: Buddy…

Recorded 02/03/2023

Categories: Entertainment; Family; Information; Kalamazoo History

Tags: Kalamazoo History; Kalamazoo Public Library History

Black History In Kalamazoo

In celebration of Black History Month, let’s take a look at a slice of Kalamazoo’s very own Black History with this installment of KPL’s Local History Minute! KPL’s Local History…

Recorded 01/27/2023

Categories: Family; Information; Kalamazoo History

Tags: black history; Kalamazoo History

Meet the Author: Mark Nepo

We live in a turbulent time. Storms are everywhere, of every size and shape. And like every generation before us, like every soul’s journey on Earth, we must learn the…

Recorded 01/18/2023

Categories: Authors @ KPL; Entertainment; Information

Tags: meet the author; poet

Presented by Lynn Houghton

Take a look back at the decade of the 1870s in the Village of Kalamazoo where a lot occurred including the school library becoming the Kalamazoo Public Library. Let’s examine…

Recorded 12/01/2022

Categories: Entertainment; Family; Information; Kalamazoo History

Tags: Kalamazoo History

A History of the Oshtemo Branch Library Presented by Keith Howard

KPL’s Keith Howard takes a close look at the origins of the Oshtemo Branch Library and its near 60-year history. The Oshtemo Branch Library began in 1964 as an experimental…

Recorded 11/15/2022

Categories: Entertainment; Information; Kalamazoo History; Michigan History

Tags: Local History

KPL Presents: Gretchen McNeil - Award winning YA author

YA author Gretchen McNeil gave an insightful presentation in the Van Deusen Room during her Kalamazoo visit. She spoke at length about her experiences as a writer and how to…

Recorded 10/15/2022

Categories: Authors @ KPL; Information; Instructional; Teen

Tags: author; publishing; YA fiction

KPL Tech Days - One on one assistance with computers, smartphones, tablets and more!

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…

Recorded 10/04/2022

Categories: Information; Instructional

Tags: How to; Technology

KPL Local History Librarian Ryan Gage invites everyone to Step Back in History!

Join us October 7 at Central Library during Art Hop for an immersive experience in observance of KPL’s 150th anniversary. Walk through a life-size exhibit of #historicphotos of library buildings,…

Recorded 09/08/2022

Categories: Entertainment; Family; Information; Kalamazoo History

Tags: Kalamazoo Public Library History; Local History

Kalamazoo Public Library's Local History Minute! - The History Of Your Home

Curious about the history of your house? Do you know who inhabited your home before you? What did your home look like 50 years ago? Check out another Local History…

Recorded 07/22/2022

Categories: Information; Instructional; Kalamazoo History

Tags: Local History

Elissa Kerr – Honey Harvest

Kalamazoo Public Library presents Writers’ Block, a forum where independently published local writers can tell the world about their work. This episode features author Elissa Kerr discussing her book Honey…

Recorded 06/21/2022

Categories: Authors @ KPL; Children; Entertainment; Family; Information; Writers’ Block: Local Authors

A Brief History of Parkwyn Village – 75 Years of a Frank Lloyd Wright-Designed Cooperative Housing Community, 1947-2022

This illustrated presentation by Peter Copeland covers the origins and development of Parkwyn Village from 1947 to the present with particular emphasis on Parkwyn Village’s early challenges and the contributions…

Recorded 06/07/2022

Categories: Information; Kalamazoo History; Michigan History

Tags: Local History

Kalamazoo Public Library's Local History Minute! - The History of your Home

Curious about the history of your house? Do you know who lived in your residence prior to you? What did your home look like 50 years ago? Check out another…

Recorded 05/19/2022

Categories: Information; Instructional; Kalamazoo History

Tags: Local History

Books and Bellies!

KPL’s Bill Caskey and T from Healthy Baby Healthy Start offer up book title ideas and helpful read-aloud techniques for new or expecting parents and caregivers. It is never too…

Recorded 05/10/2022

Categories: Family; Information; Instructional

Tags: Literacy

La historia de cinco de mayo/The History of Cinco de Mayo

¿Por qué se celebra en los Estados Unidos? ¿Es la independencia de México? Siempre se ha contado la misma historia, pero hay una verdad occulta. Hector Cortés nos explica las…

Recorded 05/02/2022

Categories: Family; Information; Timely Topics

Tags: history; Mexico

Paint Some Happy Trees

Get creative with Miss Sarah and paint some trees in true Bob Ross fashion! Each month will feature a different theme but will always include trees in some way. No…

Recorded 05/01/2022

Categories: Entertainment; Information; Instructional; Teen

Tags: Arts and Crafts

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The Subtlety of Satire - Discussing satire in R.F. Kuang's Yellowface and other works

Reading Together 2024 | Publishing from the Inside | Panel Discussion

Reading Together 2024 | Cultural Appropriation vs Cultural Appreciation | Panel Discussion

The Subtlety of Satire - Discussing satire in R.F. Kuang's Yellowface and other works

Reading Together 2024 | Publishing from the Inside | Panel Discussion

Reading Together 2024 | Cultural Appropriation vs Cultural Appreciation | Panel Discussion

Vote for KPL's Reading Together title for 2024!

A History of the Washington Square Branch Library - With Keith Howard

Eastwood Branch's 113th Anniversary Celebration - Celebrating Kalamazoo's Eastside

Black History In Kalamazoo

Meet the Author: Mark Nepo

Presented by Lynn Houghton

A History of the Oshtemo Branch Library Presented by Keith Howard

KPL Presents: Gretchen McNeil - Award winning YA author

KPL Tech Days - One on one assistance with computers, smartphones, tablets and more!

KPL Local History Librarian Ryan Gage invites everyone to Step Back in History!

Kalamazoo Public Library's Local History Minute! - The History Of Your Home

Elissa Kerr – Honey Harvest

A Brief History of Parkwyn Village – 75 Years of a Frank Lloyd Wright-Designed Cooperative Housing Community, 1947-2022

Kalamazoo Public Library's Local History Minute! - The History of your Home

Books and Bellies!

La historia de cinco de mayo/The History of Cinco de Mayo

Paint Some Happy Trees