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Kalamazoo College African studies professor Joseph Bangura presents a geopolitical survey of Burundi and Rwanda, including pre-colonial and colonial history,…
Local History and Genealogy News
The local history staff is thrilled to announce the addition of three databases to our offerings for genealogy research –…
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Location: (District #14 Fractional) Section 31, south side of G Avenue west of 37th Street. Kalamazoo County 1890, Published by Wm.…
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Singer/songwriter/storyteller Drew Nelson at Kalamazoo Public Library during Art Hop, June 2010.
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Location: Southwest corner of 2nd Street and J Avenue. Status: Active Photos: Beth Timmerman, 2010
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Guitarist Goran Ivanovic, a native of Croatia, performed with his trio at Kalamazoo Public Library, Wednesday, September 17, 2014 –…
KPL TV: Teen Filmmaker Festival
The 13th Annual Teen Filmmaker Festival, held at Chenery Auditorium in Kalamazoo, MI, on Saturday, February 20, 2016, featured the…
Consumer Health Information offers detailed answers to the 200 most-commonly-asked health questions. Supporting the needs of patrons and patients, these…
Gale Opposing Viewpoints in Context is an engaging online experience for those seeking contextual information and opinions on hundreds of…
Explora is EBSCO's research interface designed specifically for students and educators. The secondary school version features relevant and reliable content and easy-to-use functionality…
Containing bibliographic records from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Library, AGRICOLA provides millions of citations relating to the…
PebbleGo is a curricular content hub specifically designed for K-3 students. Packed with informational articles, ready-made activities, and literacy supports…