Parking Lot Construction: As part of our ongoing work to maintain and improve Central Library, the parking lot will be closed for construction from Tuesday, July 28, to Saturday, August 1. Visit the Central Library page for more details. 

CLOSURE: Central Library will be closed Tuesday, July 21, through Saturday, July 25, while emergency repairs are made to the building’s cooling system. We expect to reopen Monday, July 27.

Notice of Public Meeting: Kalamazoo Public Library Board of Trustees | July 27 | 5:30 pm | Central Library/Van Deusen Room. The packet of information for the meeting can be found on the library’s website. 

Friends of KPL

Friends Bookstore Weekly Specials

 

ABE BOOKS

The Friends Bookstore lists some of our more valuable or unusual books on the global online marketplace AbeBooks. Your purchase is shipped directly to you with free shipping on domestic orders. These are examples of some of our available books.

See the 2026 Recipients of Scholarships and Mini-grants Sponsored by the Friends of KPL

PARKING DOWNTOWN

After much feedback from downtown business owners and citizens, the City of Kalamazoo has updated it’s paid/free downtown parking situation. Click HERE to read their press release, dated May 12, 2026. Visit the Park Kalamazoo website for updated information and a parking map.

The City currently still offers 90 minutes FREE parking in the nearby Epic Center and Kalamazoo Mall Parking Ramps, as well as other 90-minute and free street parking spaces.