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Explore Our Site
Explore random selections from the deep library of content on kpl.gov…
Year in Review
This time of year often has me taking a moment to examine the year that was at ONEplace. What work…
Watch Family Storytime!
Did you know KPL Family Storytime programs provide children with fun, engaging activities and storybook readings? New Family Storytime episodes…
TWISTER!
On Tuesday, 13 May 1980, a tornado struck the heart of Kalamazoo, Michigan. First touching down at 4 pm eight…
Hanselman Building
“Kalamazoo has put on real city garments during the last two or three years. This is evidenced by the tall…
McGregor School
Location: (District #7) – Section 30, west side of 14th Street a quarter mile north of F Avenue. Kalamazoo County 1890,…
Managing Connections
This blogs recent focus has been nonprofit fundamentals, Managing Capacity as one example. This week we explore a new topic:…
Wellness Wednesdays for Teens!
Get health and wellness tips from yoga instructor Gena, a certified nutritionist. Videos will include instructions for stretching, good sleep…
History of the House of David
Archivist and historian David Kohrman traces the development, faith, and business pursuits of the Israelite House of David from their…
OHOW Video Series: How to Understand Your Window
In this video series presented by Old House Owners Workshop (OHOW), learn about window anatomy, and how stiles, meeting rails…
Sons of the Three Fires @ KPL
Native American group Sons of the Three Fires (Chippewa, Ottawa, and Potawatomi) demonstrate their music and heritage at Central Library,…
Schoolcraft Cemetery
Location: Northwest corner of North Grand Street and West Lyons Street, Schoolcraft. Status: Active Photos: Beth Timmerman, 2010
Parsons Business College
Parsons Business College was a small independent business school that came into prominence soon after the Civil War. Although the…
Coping Skills Workshop
Since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, individuals have been struggling with worry, anxiety and depression. The stress of living…
Spradling, Mary Mace
Mary Mace Spradling, Martin Cohen, Shirley Miller. Undated Photo from KPL Archives The following text is taken from a brochure…
The Beauty of Spoken Word @ KPL
Marcel “Fable the Poet” Price hosted a showcase of spoken word poets from around Michigan, featuring Siarra Freeman and Natasha…
Inside the Artist’s Studio — Meg Tang
Join us for a special online tour of a local jewelry artist Meg Tang’s studio!
Kalamazoo: Nineteenth-century Homes in a Midwestern Village
Read Nineteenth-century Homes in a Midwestern Village Keeping a current inventory of historic buildings and sites was an early charge…
OHOW: What Style Is It? (Italianate)
OHOW (Old House Owners Workshop) is a program of the City of Kalamazoo’s Historic Preservation Commission. OHOW seeks to create educational programs…
Dave Mason at Wings Stadium (12/12/1975)
Artist(s): Dave Mason w/ Home Date: 12 December 1975 Tickets: $6.50 (general admission) Attendance: 2,500 Notes: The band Ace was…
Cordao De Ouro (West Michigan) @ KPL
Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian art form that combines dance, acrobatic movements and martial-art techniques. This demonstration was held at the…
Databases
Biography Resource Center
Containing many of the top-ranked biographical reference collections and magazines, this database offers a comprehensive collection of full-text biographies and…
Biography in Context
Biographical information of contemporary & historical figures.
Newspaper Source Plus
Newspaper Source Plus provides a full-text digital collection of the world's major news content. It includes millions of articles from…
World Book Encyclopedia en Español
La Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos está organizada de modo que los estudiantes puedan encontrar información rápida y fácilmente.
MyHeritage Library Edition
MyHeritage is the leading destination to discover, share and preserve your family history. Trusted by millions of families, its global…
