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Fund Development Policy

Print Version (PDF) Purpose The purpose of fund development for the Kalamazoo Public Library (KPL) is to secure funds for…

Towns

Schoolcraft

The recorded history of the village of Schoolcraft begins in 1828 when Bazel Harrison and his family arrived at the…

Biographies

Phillips Brothers

Of all the dance orchestras and concert ensembles that Kalamazoo produced during the 19th century, the Phillips Brothers’ Orchestra was…

Houses

Henderson Castle

Henderson Castle, located on West Main Hill in Kalamazoo, Michigan, is an attraction for tourists and Kalamazoo residents alike. Bordered…

KPL TV: Kalamazoo History

State Hospital Water Tower

Kalamazoo Historic Preservation coordinator Sharon Ferraro reveals the secrets of this historic landmark and talks about its future as part…

Book Clubs

Bookworms

Join us each month at the Oshtemo Branch Library to discuss exciting books for kids and their grown-ups. This book…

Biographies

Ham, Caroline

First elected to the Kalamazoo City Commission in 1975, Caroline Ham has the distinction of being the city’s first woman…

KPL TV: Authors @ KPL

Author Marc Adams @ KPL

Marc Adams, author of the acclaimed history Mr. America, which The Washington Post named a Best Book of 2009, and the New York Times bestsellers Turn…

KPL TV: Music & Concerts

The Corn Fed Girls Again @ KPL

Kalamazoo’s own Corn Fed Girls return to the Kalamazoo Public Library on July 21, 2010, for their second appearance as…

Recreation

Red Arrow Golf Course

The municipal-run Red Arrow Golf Course (1041 King Highway) was built along the Kalamazoo River in 1937. Its construction represents…

Databases

LitFINDER

Poetry index of 600,000 poems with 50,000 full text. Short Story Finder offers full text, explanations, biographies. Over 1,000 complete…

History Reference Center

Covering both U.S. and world history topics, History Reference Center is a full-text database featuring historical reference books, magazines, journals…

Kalamazoo Gazette Collection

Search Kalamazoo and Michigan history with The Kalamazoo Gazette Collection. Coverage from 1837 through current. Explore current and archived issues…

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…

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