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As part of the library’s 150th-anniversary celebration, KPL’s Keith Howard takes a close look at the origins of the Washington…
Location: District #3 – Section 20, south side of Miller Drive (Territorial Road), just east of Michigan Avenue. Kalamazoo County 1890,…
Don’t Be Afraid of the Library! is back with a hauntingly chilling tale! This time KPL Teen Librarian Miss Amanda…
Kalamazoo Public Library’s Head of Community Engagement Librarian Kevin King talks with authors Natalie Standiford and Sam Lipsyte. Natalie Standiford’s…
Identical twins Amy Sherman and Julie Peebles front the acoustic foursome known as the Mickeys, Central Library, January 18, 2012…
Lynn Houghton continues Michigan’s colorful history with this next session which will cover the state from the end of the…
As nineteenth century Victorian charm gave way to twentieth century modern, the phonograph emerged as a compelling new form of…
KPL TV: Writers’ Block: Local Authors
Kalamazoo Public Library presents Writers Block, a forum where independently published local writers can tell the world about their work.…
In a recent board training I was explaining that stewardship is more important than achievement. Achievement is very important and…
Location: District #5 – northwest corner of 2nd Street and H Avenue. Kalamazoo County 1890, Published by Wm. C. Sauer. Local…
In 1893, Kalamazoo’s antiquated horsecar system was converted to modern electric power and its service area expanded. Electric streetcars served…
KPL’s Keith Howard takes a close look at the origins of the Oshtemo Branch Library and its near 60-year history.…
Founded in 1978, the Civic Black Theatre (CBT) “recognized a need” for “black theater” in Kalamazoo. According to WMU faculty…
Unidentified class, probably Alamo Township, roughly 1940s. Photo courtesy of Alamo Township Museum.
Cigars and Labor Unions Cigar manufacturing in Kalamazoo wasn’t as significant as major industries like celery production or paper-making, but…
To celebrate KPL’s 50th free concert, Steppin’ In It (Joshua Davis, Joe Wilson, Andy Wilson, Dominic John Suchyta), the band…
Colorful names alone often indicate the history and early settlement of a place. "Jug Corners," "Wakeshma," "Bonnie Castle Lake," "Schoolcraft,"…
Authors and mad scientists Fritz Grobe & Stephen Voltz (EepyBird), a.k.a. the “Coke and Mentos guys,” brought their DIY science…
Since 1987, Library Card Sign-up Month has been observed each September to mark the beginning of the school year. During…
Hidden in Plain Sight: The Story of the Orphan Trains & the Making of the Novel. Reading Together 2016 author…
Covering both U.S. and world history topics, History Reference Center is a full-text database featuring historical reference books, magazines, journals…
MyHeritage is the leading destination to discover, share and preserve your family history. Trusted by millions of families, its global…
This reference database provides detailed yet user-friendly repair guides for all manner of small engines. All of the content is…
Kalamazoo Public Library maintains a wealth of current and historical information about area citizens, organizations, businesses, buildings, events, plus local,…
Powered by the automotive experts at MOTOR, AutoMate provides the most accurate, authoritative and up-to-date service and repair information for…