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Alice Cooper at Wings Stadium (5/9/1978)
Artist(s): Alice Cooper w/ Fotomaker Date: 9 May 1978 Tickets: $7.50 (general admission) Attendance: 7,500 Notes: Sellout. Billed as “The…
KPL TV: Writers’ Block: Local Authors
Kimberly Powers: A Mind Restored: Finding Freedom from the Shame & Stigma of Mental Illness
Kalamazoo Public Library presents Writers Block, a forum where independently published local writers can tell the world about their work.…
KPL TV: Writers’ Block: Local Authors
Leona R Carter: Because I said SO!
Kalamazoo Public Library presents Writers’ Block, a forum where independently published local writers can tell the world about their work.…
The Library Ladies of Kalamazoo
Authors of the new book “The Library Ladies of Kalamazoo: Their Home and History” tell how they collaborated to create…
John F. Kennedy Center
“Most gardens appeal to the eyes and, at times, to the nose. But none stimulates all the senses. Shouldn’t a…
Ladies Library Association History - part 1
Ladies Library Association History - part 2
Ladies Library Association History - part 3
Ladies Library Association History - part 4
Ladies Library Association History - part 5
Kalamazoo Ladies Library Association History
Kalamazoo Public Library hosted a program highlighting the history of the Ladies Library Association and its amazing landmark building as…
Windmill Industry in Kalamazoo
The production of windmills in Kalamazoo began in 1867. Within a few years Kalamazoo became one of three cities in…
Credit Card Transactions Policy
Print Version (PDF) Credit Card Transactions, Act 266 of 1995 (MCL 129.241-129.247), regulates and authorizes credit card transactions involving local…
Westnedge Hill Neighborhood: Crane Park History and Transformation
Natalie Patchell examines of the history and transformation of Crane Park in the Westnedge Hill neighborhood from an 1880s gravel…
Aerosmith at Wings Stadium (5/23/1975)
Artist(s): Aerosmith w/ Ted Nugent & The Amboy Dukes Date: 23 May 1975 Tour (Aerosmith): “Toys in the Attic Tour”…
May 13th: The Tragedy and The Aftermath. WKZO TV, Kalamazoo
The Kalamazoo Tornado - Surface weather plot
The Kalamazoo Tornado - May 13, 1980
K'zoo Tornado: Children of the Storm
1980 Kalamazoo Tornado
Video coverage of the May 13, 1980, tornado in downtown Kalamazoo.
WiFi Internet Access
KPL provides free access to the Internet via a high speed wireless network (KPLWiFi) at all KPL locations during open hours. Patrons…
Abraham Lincoln in Kalamazoo
Abraham Lincoln, representative from Illinois, came to Kalamazoo on August 27, 1856 on the invitation of Kalamazoo attorney, Hezekiah G.…
Jim Gill Family Concert at Oshtemo
The ultimate family play performer, Jim Gill, returned to Kalamazoo for another fun, fantastic outdoor evening performance at Oshtemo Township…
History of Burundi and Rwanda (part 1)
History of Burundi and Rwanda (part 2)
History of Burundi and Rwanda (part 3)
History of Burundi and Rwanda (part 4)
History of Burundi and Rwanda (part 5)
History of Burundi and Rwanda (part 6)
History of Burundi and Rwanda
Kalamazoo College African studies professor Joseph Bangura presents a geopolitical survey of Burundi and Rwanda, including pre-colonial and colonial history,…
Animals in the Library Policy
Print Version (PDF) Purpose The Kalamazoo Public Library (KPL) recognizes that patrons with disabilities may have service animals that are…
Brooks, Ellis L.
Ellis L. Brooks (1848-1920) was a trombonist, composer and popular bandleader with strong ties to West Michigan. Brooks directed famous…
Authors, Titles, Community - 20 Years of Reading Together
Relive 20 years of Reading Together titles and authors in this video retrospective. What are some of your favorite Reading…
Michigan Modern
The following Kalamazoo area houses and buildings have been recognized by the Michigan Modern Project as significant contributions to modernist…
Paint Some Happy Trees!
Let’s get creative and paint some trees, in true Bob Ross fashion. Each month will feature a different theme but…
Databases
Britannica School
Suite of Britannica School resources at four levels - Learning Zone, Elementary, Middle, and High. School code is MeL5. Each…
Heritage Quest Online
HeritageQuest® Online is a comprehensive treasury of American genealogical sources—rich in unique primary sources, local and family histories, convenient research…
Literary Reference Center
This rich full-text database provides a broad spectrum of information on thousands of authors and their works across literary disciplines…
Small Engine Repair Reference Center
This reference database provides detailed yet user-friendly repair guides for all manner of small engines. All of the content is…
Consumer Health Information--Arabic
Consumer Health Information offers detailed answers to the 200 most-commonly-asked health questions. Supporting the needs of patrons and patients, these…
