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Duplex Phonograph Company
As nineteenth century Victorian charm gave way to twentieth century modern, the phonograph emerged as a compelling new form of…
“Bright Kalamazoo” (1854)
The poem “Bright Kalamazoo” was written by English adventurer William Henry Woodhams and set to music in 1854 by James…
Michael Zadoorian @ KPL (part 1)
Michael Zadoorian @ KPL (part 2)
Michael Zadoorian @ KPL
Michael Zadoorian, author of The Leisure Seeker, visited KPL’s Central Library on July 22, 2009.
Ellis L. Brooks
Ellis L. Brooks (1848-1920) was a trombonist, composer and popular bandleader with strong ties to West Michigan. Brooks directed famous…
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South Street, W., 821: George E. Stockbridge - Herbert Everard House
When George E. Stockbridge began to build in 1885, South Street was one of the city's fine old residential districts.…
Relics from the Past
Wally Jung, a long-time postcard collector, dealer, and historian, focuses on the importance of covered bridges and grist mills in…
Gibson, Orville H.
When did O.H. Gibson arrive in Kalamazoo, and why? Volumes have been written about the Gibson Guitar company and its…
Ordinary Men: Perpetrators, Bystanders, and Victims in the Holocaust
Our stereotypical image of the Holocaust is of villainous Nazi soldiers killing Jewish victims in gas chambers. However, historical research…
Paint Some Happy Trees!
Let’s get creative and paint some trees, in true Bob Ross fashion. Each month will feature a different theme but…
REO Speedwagon at Wings Stadium (8/30/1978)
Artist(s): REO Speedwagon w/ Thin Lizzy Date: 30 August 1978 Tickets: $7.50 (general admission) Attendance: (unknown) Notes: REO Speedwagon’s third…
ARC Spring 2023
1,719 books readso far! Are You Up for the Challenge? Join us for the spring season of the Adult Reading…
Sandra Farag - Where You Were When: Remembering 9/11 Twenty Years Later.
Natalie Isham - Where You Were When: Remembering 9/11 Twenty Years Later.
Christine Hann - Where You Were When: Remembering 9/11 Twenty Years Later.
Farrell Howe - Where You Were When: Remembering 9/11 Twenty Years Later.
Ryan Gage - Where You Were When: Remembering 9/11 Twenty Years Later.
Amy Alcenius-Hoisington - Where You Were When: Remembering 9/11 Twenty Years Later.
Where You Were When - Remembering 9/11
Today’s teens have only lived in a post-September 11th world. Now we will connect the past to the present by…
Jerome Holloway "Who Will Love Me"
Jerome Holloway "Use Me Tonight"
Jerome Holloway "Your Song"
Jerome Holloway "Mr. President"
Jerome Holloway "Lulu"
Jerome Holloway "Lay You Down"
Jerome Holloway "Heven In Your Eyes"
Jerome Holloway "Home"
Jerome Holloway "My Favorite Thief"
Jerome Holloway "I Want You"
Jerome Holloway "I Wanna Dance with Somebody" (Whitney Houston cover)
Jerome Holloway "In the Mood for Love"
Jerome Holloway "Cold Water" (Damien Rice cover)
Jerome Holloway "Found"
Jerome Holloway @ KPL
Chicago singer songwriter Jerome Holloway performs at Kalamazoo Public Library, February 15, 2012 (14 videos).
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…
Wesley Stace (John Wesley Harding) @ KPL
Wesley Stace (John Wesley Harding) at Kalamazoo Public Library, February 17, 2010
More than book learning: The Kalamazoo Public Library has had answers for 150 years
Second Wave Media | AL JONES | FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 Editor’s note: This story is part of Southwest Michigan Second Wave’s On…
Curbside KPL @Eastwood Branch
KPL’s Central Library and Oshtemo Branch can both get very busy during Curbside KPL service! Remember we are also offering…
Maps
Local resident using maps in the Local History Room. Photo: Kristin Beadle. The Local History Room owns many different kinds of maps. Atlases…
Henderson-Ames Company
One of the country’s leading producers of uniforms and regalia, the Henderson-Ames Company of Kalamazoo, Michigan, served lodges, secret societies,…
Kalamazoo Telegraph
In the days when new state and local governments were still forming, politics and government were even more important to…
Databases
Poetry & Short Story Reference Center
This full-text database provides a historically rich collection of hundreds of thousands of classic and contemporary poems, as well as…
Explora for High Schools
Explora is EBSCO's research interface designed specifically for students and educators. The secondary school version features relevant and reliable content and easy-to-use functionality…
World Book Encyclopedia en Español
La Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos está organizada de modo que los estudiantes puedan encontrar información rápida y fácilmente.
Literary Reference Center
This rich full-text database provides a broad spectrum of information on thousands of authors and their works across literary disciplines…
AutoMate
Powered by the automotive experts at MOTOR, AutoMate provides the most accurate, authoritative and up-to-date service and repair information for…
