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More than three million African-Americans lived as slaves in the Southern United States in the mid-1800s. They had few human…
Historic preservation has been at work in Kalamazoo for over 50 years. Learn more about how keeping our Kalamazoo heritage…
A journey down the Michigan portion of US 12 (the “Old Sauk Trail”) from Detroit to New Buffalo with visits…
Kalamazoos Vine neighborhood boasts a rich history, as well as a variety of architectural styles. Local historian Lynn Houghton, co-author…
Since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, individuals have been struggling with worry, anxiety and depression. The stress of living…
Join two academic and one public librarian for KPL’s newest book club: No Shelf Control: A Graphic Novel Book Club.…
Poet Robert Haight presents his latest collection of poems, “Feeding Wild Birds.” The poems are rooted in the Michigan landscape,…
West side of South Burdick Street, between Main Street (Michigan Avenue) and South Street (134 South Burdick Street). Opened and…
Location: North side of KL Avenue, bordered by 1st Street and West Oshtemo Baptist Church on the west, Almena Road…
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A short-lived railroad known as “The Fruit Belt Line” once ran between Kalamazoo and South Haven with stops in Brighton,…
The Kalamazoo Ladies' Library Association was the first woman’s club organized in Michigan and the third in the nation. Members…
Enjoy the Meet the Authors event that took place earlier this month. Hear local favorites Arnold Johnston and Deborah Ann…
Location: (District #7) – Section 30, west side of 14th Street a quarter mile north of F Avenue. Kalamazoo County 1890,…
The Jazz and Creative Institute will be performing big band jazz tunes composed by Black musicians during a time of great protest…
A town called Miller was once slated to replace the village of Oshtemo as a center of commerce in western…
Location: District #11 – Section 14, north side of Texas Drive, east of 8th Street. Kalamazoo County 1890, Published by Wm.…
KPL’s Central Library and Oshtemo Branch can both get very busy during Curbside KPL service! Remember we are also offering…
Nestled in the Vine Neighborhood is a little gem known as Rose Place Historic District. Local resident Julie DeLuca, owner…
“Women of Early Kalamazoo” (1987) – From the historic Ladies Library Association building, Larry Massie and Lynn Houghton describe the…
Covering both U.S. and world history topics, History Reference Center is a full-text database featuring historical reference books, magazines, journals…
Fold3 provides convenient access to military records, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who…
Containing bibliographic records from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Library, AGRICOLA provides millions of citations relating to the…
Support for students and professionals in skill-building, test prep, and career certification. Includes GED prep.
Biographical information of contemporary & historical figures.