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Vine Neighborhood Architecture

Kalamazoos Vine neighborhood boasts a rich history, as well as a variety of architectural styles. Local historian Lynn Houghton, co-author…

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On April 24 2009, Kalamazoo Public Library hosted Rick Bragg, the 2009 Reading Together author. Before his public appearance, Pulitzer…

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On May 1, 2023, the OverDrive app will be discontinued. We encourage you to make the switch to Libby, OverDrive’s…

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Spradling, Mary Mace

Mary Mace Spradling, Martin Cohen, Shirley Miller. Undated Photo from KPL Archives The following text is taken from a brochure…

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Upjohn, William E.

William Erastus Upjohn was the founder, and for nearly 40 years, the president of The Upjohn Company. Upjohn was one…

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Shelagh Brown @ KPL

Award-winning singer/songwriter Shelagh Brown at Central Library, Wednesday, December 14, 2011 (4 videos).

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Explora is EBSCO's research interface designed specifically for students and educators. The elementary school version highlights relevant, reliable, and age-appropriate content that's easy and fun…

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Alldata is a comprehensive resource for automotive diagnostic and repair information

Heritage Quest Online

HeritageQuest® Online is a comprehensive treasury of American genealogical sources—rich in unique primary sources, local and family histories, convenient research…

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Designed to meet every student researcher's needs, Science Reference Center contains full text for hundreds of science magazines, journals, encyclopedias,…

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