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Bright Kalamazoo: 1854 Song and Chorus
Over the years, dozens of songs have been written in and/or inspired by the town of Kalamazoo. Among the earliest…
Kalamazoo Area Boys in Blue, 1861-1865
John Urschel, archivist, historian and author of the Michigan Boys in Blue series, follows the soldiers of the five most…
Genesis at Wings Stadium (2/13/1977)
Artist(s): Genesis Date: 13 February 1977 Tickets: $7.50 (general admission) Attendance: 7,000 Notes: Kalamazoo Gazette, 23 January 1977. Kalamazoo Public…
Books and Bellies!
The Books and Bellies season finale is here! Bill and T share more informative read-aloud techniques for new mothers and…
South Street, W., 527: Carder-Van Deusen House
As the Civil War ended, Isaac Moffatt, called "General" by his friends, sold his modest home on South Street to…
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…
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Gifts or Creatures "I Shall Be Released"
Gifts or Creatures @ KPL
Gifts or Creatures: Husband-wife duo Brandon and Bethany Foote, with a little help from some very good friends; Joshua Keller,…
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KPL wants to ensure that everyone in our community has something to read, listen to, or watch during this time…
An Dro "The Moving Cloud"
An Dro @ kpl (part 2)
An Dro "Gander In The Pradie Hole/Crabs In The Skillet/Humors Of Tralibane"
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An Dro "Dante's Daughter "
An Dro "Catharina Jackson"
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An Dro "A Bruxa/Galician Jigs"
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An Dro "Dóchas"
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An Dro @ KPL
Irish melodies, medieval French songs, Breton dance tunes, Scandinavian refrains, Appalachian influences, Latin rhythms, African grooves – traditional acoustic music…
Meet the Author: David Small
David Small’s graphic novel follow up to the award-winning and critically acclaimed book Stitches is already being lauded as a…
Banda Sierra Negra @ KPL (part 1)
Banda Sierra Negra @ KPL (part 2)
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Banda Sierra Negra @ KPL "Tu Boquita"
Banda Sierra Negra @ KPL "Mambo Lupita"
Banda Sierra Negra @ KPL (part 13)
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Banda Sierra Negra @ KPL
Banda Sierra Negra brought its extensive repertoire of Latin styles to Kalamazoo Public Library on Wednesday, March 21, 2012, for…
The Kalamazoo Corset Workers Strike
The Kalamazoo Corset Company was one of Kalamazoo’s largest employer in the early decades of the 20th century. The overwhelming…
Local History and Genealogy News
Meader Historical Directory Online!
Local history staff and frequent users of the collection all have their favorite KPL resources, but near the top of…
KPL TV: Writers’ Block: Local Authors
Elissa Kerr – Honey Harvest
Kalamazoo Public Library presents Writers’ Block, a forum where independently published local writers can tell the world about their work.…
OverDrive (Libby) Has Purchased RBdigital
Important Library Service Update! OverDrive (Libby) purchased RBdigital which supplies KPL with our digital magazine collection. Our collection has now…
Public Murals
Since the 1970s Kalamazoo has been home to dozens of public murals that have decorated the walls of many commercial…
The Moxie Strings @ KPL
Kalamazoo Public Library celebrated its 100th free live concert on Wednesday, May 27, 2015, with The Moxie Strings, the electrifying…
Michigan Female Seminary: Education for Women
The Michigan Female Seminary was established in 1856 under the auspices of the Presbyterian Synod of Michigan. Located on a…
Breweries of Early Kalamazoo
Today’s Kalamazoo brewmasters follow a long line of local brewers and malt makers that reaches back to the early nineteenth…
Barber Burial Ground
Location: Section 10, Prairie Ronde Township, exact location unknown. Status: Private, one grave
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Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center
This database offers detailed "how-to" instructions and creative ideas to meet the interests of virtually every hobby enthusiast. Full text…
Morningstar Investment Research Center
A one-stop tool for collecting financial information, getting reliable portfolio analysis, learning about investment options, and reading up on the…
Consumer Health Information--Spanish
Consumer Health Information offers detailed answers to the 200 most-commonly-asked health questions. Supporting the needs of patrons and patients, these…
Britannica School
Suite of Britannica School resources at four levels - Learning Zone, Elementary, Middle, and High. School code is MeL5. Each…
Home Improvement Reference Center
Through a collection of comprehensive full-text content, this database provides users with detailed, user-friendly “how-to” information covering a variety of…
