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Famous Visitors

Ralph Waldo Emerson came to Kalamazoo in February of 1860 Over the course of almost two hundred years, a wide…

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Tornado FAQ

What happens at the library during a tornado warning? It’s tornado season, and if you are visiting the library during…

Health

Infant Welfare Station

Kalamazoo’s first permanent Infant Welfare Station was designed to provide educational resources for new and economically challenged parents and their…

Music

Ellis L. Brooks

Ellis L. Brooks (1848-1920) was a trombonist, composer and popular bandleader with strong ties to West Michigan. Brooks directed famous…

Biographies

Wells, Hezekiah G.

Hezekiah G. Wells, c.1880 Hezekiah G. Wells holds the distinction of having served as Village President more than any other…

Databases

PebbleGo

PebbleGo is a curricular content hub specifically designed for K-3 students. Packed with informational articles, ready-made activities, and literacy supports…

Britannica School

Suite of Britannica School resources at four levels - Learning Zone, Elementary, Middle, and High. School code is MeL5. Each…

Local Information Database

Kalamazoo Public Library maintains a wealth of current and historical information about area citizens, organizations, businesses, buildings, events, plus local,…

Referencia Latina

This full-text Spanish-language database covers a broad array of subjects inside and outside academia. It offers content from a variety…

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