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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.
Inside the Artist’s Studio — Patrick Hershberger/Bonus Saves
Join us for a special online tour of local artist Patrick Hershberger’s studio!
Art Deco in Kalamazoo
The Art Deco and later, Streamline Moderne styles that were popular during the 1920s and 1930s, influenced the design of…
Banned Books Week
Banned Books Week (September 27–October 3, 2020) is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. Typically held during the…
Chemical Kim @ kpl (part 1)
Chemical Kim @ kpl (part 2)
Chemical Kim @ KPL
Kim De Clercq, aka “Chemical Kim,” resident scientist on “Take Five & Company” from ABC affiliate WZZM 13, visits Kalamazoo…
Social Music in 19th Century Kalamazoo
Before the days of the big bands; before jazz and ragtime; while military bands ruled street parades and open air…
Fountain of the Pioneers
The following article was compiled by John Shagonaby, David Benac, Elspeth Inglis, Pam O’Connor, Joseph Helzer, Barbara Brose, David S. Brose,…
Kalamazoo Public Library in 1939
A silent promotional film made in 1939 to promote Kalamazoo Public Library services. Included are views of downtown Kalamazoo, patrons…
Michigan, My Michigan: History of this State V
The history of Michigan is interesting, fascinating and filled with twists and turns. Lynn Houghton returns for another session looking…
Reading Together 2022: Meet the Author Thi Bui - Recorded March 22, 2022
Last night, KPL was thrilled to present our Reading Together Meet the Author event with Thi Bui. We learned about…
The Shortstop from Kalamazoo: The Life and times of Neil Berry by William Christiansen Zoom Video Recording
“Baseball Books on Deck with William Christiansen” was recorded by KPL Head of Community Engagement Librarian Kevin King on April…
Glenn Kisinger Tuition Application, 1916
Courtesy of Alamo Township Museum
Toad Hollow School
Location: District #6 – Section 32, north side of MN Avenue, between 38th and 39th Streets. Kalamazoo County 1890, Published…
Michigan Modern
The following Kalamazoo area houses and buildings have been recognized by the Michigan Modern Project as significant contributions to modernist…
Update on the 2022 Reading Together Program
Please note the Meet the Author event originally scheduled at Chenery Auditorium on Tuesday, March 22 at 7 pm…
The Guess Who at Wings Stadium (5/3/1975)
Artist(s): The Guess Who w/ Wet Willie, and Blackfoot Date: 3 May 1975 Tickets: $6.50 in advance, $7.50 day of…
Hall and Oates at Wings Stadium (6/8/1977)
Artist(s): Hall & Oates w/ Chilliwack Date: 8 June 1977 Tickets: $6.50 (general admission) Attendance: 3,000 Notes: Kalamazoo Gazette, (left)…
Log Cabin Life in Early Kalamazoo
“Log Cabin Life in Early Kalamazoo” (1987) – Restoration specialist Annette Conti and Richard Roosenberg of the Kalamazoo Nature Center…
Mark Sahlgren & Darcy Wilkin @ KPL
Rootsy Americana Music w/ WMUK’s Grassroots Hosts Mark Sahlgren and Darcy Wilkin. Mark Sahlgren has been playing locally and elsewhere…
Databases
Foundation Directory Online (Foundation Center)
Information on foundations, corporate givers, and grantmaking public charities. In library use only.
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…
NoveList K-8 Plus
NoveList K-8 Plus is a trusted source of read-alike recommendations specifically for younger readers. It helps kids find books that…
Health Source: Nursing and Academic Edition
Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition is a trusted full-text database covering nursing and allied health topics, including pediatric nursing, critical care,…
Fold3 Library Edition
Fold3 provides convenient access to military records, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who…
