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Focus: Finding Civil War Information
The American Civil War had a more profound social, political and economic impact than almost any other event in American history. Among…
Spradling, Mary Mace
Mary Mace Spradling, Martin Cohen, Shirley Miller. Undated Photo from KPL Archives The following text is taken from a brochure…
Endowment Spending Policy
Print Version (PDF) Pursuant to the Fund Development Committee responsibilities of providing strategic and policy direction to Kalamazoo Public Library…
Sandra Farag - Where You Were When: Remembering 9/11 Twenty Years Later.
Natalie Isham - Where You Were When: Remembering 9/11 Twenty Years Later.
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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…
Mustard's Retreat @ KPL
Mustard’s Retreat (David Tamulevich and Michael Hough) performed at Kalamazoo Public Library on January 15, 2014, as part of KPL’s…
One, Two, Three, Play With Me
Spend time together, play, make friends, and talk one-on-one with specialists on child development during this enjoyable multi-week workshop. For…
Paint Some Happy Trees
Get creative with Miss Sarah and paint some trees in true Bob Ross fashion! Each month will feature a different…
Olivia Mainville @ KPL
Holland, Michigan’s Olivia Mainville brought her eclectic blend of indie-folk sounds to Kalamazoo Public Library, Wednesday, February 18, 2015, as…
How to Make a Face Mask for Yourself and Others
You don’t have to be crafty to make a difference! KPL Local History Assistant Ruth Wilson has reviewed several online…
Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers @ KPL
Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers were the centerpiece of a fun-in-the-sun party that served as the official kick-off of…
Coping Skills Workshop
Since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, individuals have been struggling with worry, anxiety and depression. The stress of living…
Census Information
The U.S. Census counts every resident in the United States. It is mandated by Article I, Section 2 of…
The Doobie Brothers at Wings Stadium (7/16/1977)
Artist(s): The Doobie Brothers w/ Charlie Date: 16 July 1977 Tickets: $6.50 (general admission) Attendance: 7,000 Notes: sellout Kalamazoo Gazette,…
South Street Historic District
The South Street Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places on 28 August 1979.
"Books for Soldiers" Campaign
“Books Wanted for Soldiers” was the Kalamazoo Public Library’s (K.P.L.) request to the public in August 1917. Through its membership…
Baumann, Nicholas
Nicholas Baumann was a 19th century brewer, capitalist, and developer, who built more than a dozen stores in Kalamazoo, served…
"Louder Than a Bomb" Poetry Workshop
Kevin Coval, co-founder of “Louder Than a Bomb: The Chicago Youth Poetry Festival” and called “the voice of the new…
Meet the Author: Alicia D. Williams
Join Kalamazoo Public Library and Kalamazoo Public Schools for an exciting interview with award-winning author Alicia D. Williams! Williams is…
The Crane Wives @ KPL
The Grand Rapids band, The Crane Wives, performed at Kalamazoo Public Library, Wednesday, May 15, 2013, as part of KPL’s…
Beer & Food Pairings
Greg “Gonzo” Haner, co-founder of Gonzo’s BiggDogg Brewery and considered one of Kalamazoo’s original brewers, discusses which brews go best…
Databases
Alldata
Alldata is a comprehensive resource for automotive diagnostic and repair information
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…
American Ancestors.org - New England
If you're doing genealogical research on ancestors from New England, this is a key resource. In Central Library only.
World Book Encyclopedia en Español
La Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos está organizada de modo que los estudiantes puedan encontrar información rápida y fácilmente.
Fold3 Library Edition
Fold3 provides convenient access to military records, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who…
