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Explore random selections from the deep library of content on kpl.gov…
Celebrating 20 Years - The Origins of KPL's Reading Together Program
As part of our 20th-anniversary celebration, we have gone back and revisited the beginning of the Reading Together program. Enjoy…
RAWK Writing Workshop-Prompt #3: STEAM
RAWK Prompt #3: STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) Calling all writers! RAWK will host a workshop series during Geek…
Watch Family Storytime!
Did you know KPL Family Storytime programs provide children with fun, engaging activities and storybook readings? New Family Storytime episodes…
Art Deco in Kalamazoo
The Art Deco and later, Streamline Moderne styles that were popular during the 1920s and 1930s, influenced the design of…
Henshaw, Luna "Lou"
Luna “Lou” Henshaw (later Zwisler) holds the distinction of being the first woman elected to sit on the Kalamazoo City…
La historia de cinco de mayo/The History of Cinco de Mayo
¿Por qué se celebra en los Estados Unidos? ¿Es la independencia de México? Siempre se ha contado la misma historia,…
Public Sculpture
The landscape of Kalamazoo is home to many fine works of public sculpture. From the monuments and memorials of Bronson…
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…
Mount Ever-Rest Memorial Park
Location: East side of South Westnedge between Buchanan Avenue and Oakhurst Avenue. Status: Active, private Photos: Beth Timmerman, 2010
Congregation of Moses Synagogue
431 E. South Street, Photo: Ryan Gage One of the oldest buildings along E. South Street to have escaped the…
This is Rocket Science!
Tune in for a Zoom session with Erin from the Air Zoo. Young astrophysicists learn how rockets work by gaining…
Cause Driven Organizations
ONEplace references Cause Driven Organizations frequently. What is a Cause Driven Organization? A Cause-Driven Organization is one that centers its…
Harding School
Harding School along Pine St., with Lovell Street School to the left. 1932 Sanborn Fire Insurance Map The 1920s was…
Chester Z. Bronson
From an early age, Chester Z. Bronson was at the forefront of American popular entertainment during its most formative years.…
Landes, Harold D.
“Self Portrait”, 1930. Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Collection Today, Kalamazoo has a healthy, vibrant arts community, with both individuals and…
First Church of Christ, Scientist
The Christian Scientists in Kalamazoo trace their beginnings to 1896 when four people came together to learn more about this…
David Milling and Michael Hayden
Kalamazoo Public Library Marketing and Communications Manager Marti Fritz interviewed architect David Milling and artist Michael Hayden during the 1998…
How to Write Your Own Obituary (or anyone else's)
Obituaries should honor the past, preserve it for the future, and give comfort in the present – but they’re tough…
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
Learning to read begins long before a child starts Kindergarten. Reading to your child is the best way to prepare…
Authors, Titles, Community - 20 Years of Reading Together
Relive 20 years of Reading Together titles and authors in this video retrospective. What are some of your favorite Reading…
Databases
Britannica School
Suite of Britannica School resources at four levels - Learning Zone, Elementary, Middle, and High. School code is MeL5. Each…
Alt HealthWatch
Alt HealthWatch is a full-text alternative health research database focused on complementary, holistic and integrated approaches to health care and…
Small Engine Repair Reference Center
This reference database provides detailed yet user-friendly repair guides for all manner of small engines. All of the content is…
Explora for Elementary Schools
Explora is EBSCO's research interface designed specifically for students and educators. The elementary school version highlights relevant, reliable, and age-appropriate content that's easy and fun…
AutoMate
Powered by the automotive experts at MOTOR, AutoMate provides the most accurate, authoritative and up-to-date service and repair information for…
