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Explore random selections from the deep library of content on kpl.gov…
African American Quilts
Quilters Bette Boulding and Vicki Fischer talk about who and what inspires their quilting designs, and share their techniques at…
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…
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Browse some of our most popular pages: Jobs at the Library ONEplace Employment Opportunities New DVDs Hours Become a Patron…
Brooks, Ellis L.
Ellis L. Brooks (1848-1920) was a trombonist, composer and popular bandleader with strong ties to West Michigan. Brooks directed famous…
Genealogy FAQ
What is genealogy? Strictly speaking, genealogy is the study of individuals and their family relationships. In a larger sense, however,…
Mas Que Nada: Latin Jazz @ KPL
Mas Que Nada, Western Michigan University’s award winning Latin Jazz ensemble, represents a decade-long project created by its director, Tom…
Stacey Earle and Mark Stuart (part 1)
Stacey Earle and Mark Stuart (part 2)
Stacey Earle and Mark Stuart (part 3)
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Stacey Earle and Mark Stuart (part 6)
Stacey Earle and Mark Stuart (part 7)
Stacey Earle and Mark Stuart (part 8)
Stacey Earle & Mark Stuart @ KPL
Stacey Earle and Mark Stuart were warmly welcomed at Kalamazoo Public Library on November 1st, 2009, as part of their…
Spear, Marion R.
In the early years of the last century, a new approach to the treatment of mental and physical illnesses unfolded.
Don't Be Afraid Of The Library! | Episode 3
Don’t Be Afraid of the Library! is back with a hauntingly chilling tale! KPL Teen Librarian Miss Amanda reads the…
KPL TV: Teen Filmmaker Festival
"West Michigan Cancer Center Documentary" by Melanie Mott (2007)
"Witch Doctor Music Video" by Eric Frost (2007)
"The Blob" by Katie Valkner (2007)
"Jacked-Up" by Tony Boggiano and Joe Sugiyama (2007)
"The Great Belly Race" by Eric Hoard (2007)
"Trip to Colorado" by Kyle Kearns (2007)
"Get Some" by Perry Menken (2007)
"Memories" by Drew Marquardt (2007)
"The Fly" by Christopher Jarvis (2007)
"If It's For Real" by Klarissa L. Delos Angeles and Madyson Brown (2007)
"Revelation" by Ben Rupp (2007)
"Heros" by Jared Lanning and Kythan Adas (2007)
"Beauty is Not Plastic" by Chelsea Graham (2007)
"Card Me" by Jonathan Brandt (2007)
"Pieces" by Chad Slocum (2007)
"Paper Town" by Jake C. Down (2007)
"Mmmm ... Chunky Pineapple" by Zach Terry (2007)
"I Want it That Way" by Pat Lasher (2007)
"Slinky Commercial" by Gregory Krajewski (2007)
"Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea" by Ayla Ludwig (2007)
"Who is Sadie Hawkins" by John Bastianelli (2007)
"Mow the Lawn" by Kristin Rocha (2007)
"Blister in the Sun" by Erin Lenczycki (2007)
Teen Filmmaker Festival 2007
Films from Kalamazoo Public Library’s 2007 Teen Filmmaker Festival. Juried films are shown at the Film Festival in February, where…
Sustainable Craft Brewing in Kalamazoo
Western Michigan University history professor and associate dean in WMU’s College of Arts and Sciences, Dr. Ed Martini; WMU chemistry…
The Kalamazoo Mall
How did the Kalamazoo Mall come to be — whose idea was it, how did it evolve from its original…
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…
Kanopy
You have been asking for it, here it is! KPL is proud to offer Kanopy to our patrons. Kanopy is…
Community Room at WSQ
Community Room Washington Square Branch Library 1244 Portage St. Kalamazoo, MI 49001 Map, Directions, Parking Community Rooms at other branch…
Beard Cemetery (Baird) (Leonidas)
Location: South 38th Street, across from the intersection with East Z Avenue, Fulton. Status: Active, cemetery is partially in Wakeshma Township, the rest…
MI Right to Read & Unite Against Book Bans
It is impossible to watch or read the news and not see stories about efforts to ban books at both…
Dinger School / School No. 4
Location: Fractional District #4 – Sections 32 and/or 33, north side of junction of YZ Avenue and 28th Street. Kalamazoo…
Lord of the Gourd @ KPL
Watch a professional pumpkin sculptor play with his food! Lord of the Gourd, Pat Harrison, specializes in carving completely edible…
Kalamazoo River
The village of Kalamazoo was named after the river that flows through it, and the destinies of the two entities…
Databases
Alldata
Alldata is a comprehensive resource for automotive diagnostic and repair information
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…
AutoMate
Powered by the automotive experts at MOTOR, AutoMate provides the most accurate, authoritative and up-to-date service and repair information for…
Britannica School
Suite of Britannica School resources at four levels - Learning Zone, Elementary, Middle, and High. School code is MeL5. Each…
Explora for Public Libraries
Designed with public library patrons in mind, Explora provides easy-to-use features and reliable content from the world’s leading magazines and…
