Kalamazoo Public Library is requesting proposals for professional services from architects, designers, and construction consultants with demonstrated experience, knowledge, and expertise in library planning, design, and architecture for the construction…
To the patrons of the Douglass Community Association and the Alma Powell Branch of KPL: Kalamazoo Public Library Board of Trustees (KPL) made the decision to temporarily suspend services at…
Online applications for the Amanda Green Scholarship Fund is now open! The deadline to apply is Monday, April 15, 2024. The scholarship will be awarded to a student expected to…
“I love The Waters by the great Bonnie Jo Campbell so much. This book is so beautiful,” Jenna Bush Hager said. In addition to being the first “Read with…
History In January 2020, Kalamazoo Public Library and Texas Township agreed to a 2-year service contract (July 1, 2020–June 30, 2022) to provide full library services to Texas Township residents…
Whether you’re managing finances, tackling tough parenting problems, or simply looking to make sense of this moment, rely on our original, quality journalism to lead the way. Enjoy access to…
Kalamazoo Public Library plans to resume its community reading program, Reading Together, in 2024, beginning with the official public suggestion period from May 17–31. More information and the suggestion form…
“I love The Waters by the great Bonnie Jo Campbell so much. This book is so beautiful,” Jenna Bush Hager said. In addition to being the first “Read with…
2020 Census The 2020 Census form is now available online and residents will be receiving printed forms in the mail soon. Kalamazoo Public Library is urging all Kalamazoo residents to…
The 2020 Youth Literature Seminar is online and FREE to attend. The Time is Now The traumatic events that have occurred during most of 2020 have drawn many comparisons to similar…
Every year, the Library of Michigan selects up to twenty of the most notable books, either written by a Michigan resident or about Michigan or the Great Lakes. The selected…
With hopes of bringing our community closer together in the midst of the social isolation brought on by Covid-19, Kalamazoo Public Library has decided to approach Reading Together a little…
Did you attend any of this year’s Reading Together events? Please take a moment to provide us feedback on your experience by taking our brief survey. Thank you!
The role of a public library board is to set policies and delegate responsibility for implementing those policies to the library’s director and staff. The board provides for, establishes, and…
KPL has successfully completed another Reading Together, and we are already planning for our next one! 2022 Reading Together will be a special event, as it will be our 20th…
Did you know that reading for just 20 minutes a day can open up a world of adventure and earn you fabulous prizes? We invite youth from birth up to 12th grade, to…
Discover hundreds of Michigan’s cultural destinations and natural attractions with your KPL library card!
Print Version (PDF) Kalamazoo Public Library strives to offer community access to new and emerging technologies such as a 3D printer. The expectation is that the printer will inspire interest…
Acclaimed author and activist Bell Hooks died on Wednesday, December 15. She was 69. Hooks, whose real name was Gloria Jean Watkins, was born on Sept. 25, 1952, in Hopkinsville,…
On January 24, the American Library Association (ALA) announced the top books, digital media, video and audiobooks for children and young adults–including the Caldecott, Coretta Scott King, Newbery, and Printz…
All Kalamazoo Public Library locations will be closed March 14–June 12 to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in our community. We realize that this may present a hardship to…
Great news! All Kalamazoo Public Library locations will reopen for in-person services on Tuesday, June 1. Curbside service will still be offered for patrons who prefer to have their items…
Kalamazoo Public Library prioritizes the health and safety of our staff and patrons. Many KPL staff are receiving the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine on April 8. Out of…
Due to the rapidly increasing number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Kalamazoo and surrounding Michigan communities, Kalamazoo Public Library is prioritizing the health and safety of our patrons and…
Beginning Monday, February 14, all KPL locations will resume in-person services during regular business hours. Central: M–Th | 9 am–8 pm, Fri | 9 am–6 pm, Sat | 10 am–5…
Online applications for the Amanda Green Scholarship Fund is now open! The deadline to apply is Monday, April 15, 2024. The scholarship will be awarded to a student expected to…
Online applications for the Amanda Green Scholarship Fund is now open! The deadline to apply is Monday, April 1, 2024. The scholarship will be awarded to a student expected to…
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