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Michigan, My Michigan: History of this State IV
The history of Michigan is interesting, fascinating and filled with twists and turns. Join Lynn Houghton for a multi-session journey…
Parkview, 3403: John Gibbs House
The John Gibbs House sits along the south side of Parkview Avenue, just east of Drake Road. The pre-Civil War-built…
KPL TV: Teen Filmmaker Festival
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"Hidden Stripes" by Bailey Shaver and Keith Aronson
"Red Bull" by M.A.A. Film Class
"Melons" by Bailey Shaver and Keith Aronson
"Life is Good" by Alec Elzinga and Wondi Anemone
"I Don't Love You" MCR by Austin Patrie
"Escape" by Alyson Kuch
"Trichotomy" by Aaron Porter
"Watchin' You" by Shane Chambers
"A Soldier's Story" by Kyle Misak
"It Came from the Mirror" by Griffin Snow
"Ski Waxing" by Jake Lamons
"Zombie Life" by Nathan Ginter
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"Dandelion" by Maureen Reed
"Varúð" by Emily Suzor and Maureen Reed
"The Misadventures of Dr. Horrible" by Colin McCaw
"The Photograph" by Aaron Porter
"Mayhem Accident" by M.A.A. Film Class
"Voice of Innocence" by Iris Tanja
"The Clinic" by Matthew George
"New Soul" by Emily Suzor and Maureen Reed
"Fish" by Austin Patrie
"Breakers" by Andrew Lielzuika
"Sock Monkey and Me" by Mackenzie Hill and JoJo Finley
"Falling" by Cassie Ward and Hunter Thomas
"The Whistle" by Jonathan D'Ambrosio
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Teen Filmmaker Festival 2013
The 10th Annual Teen Filmmaker Festival, held at the State Theatre in Kalamazoo, MI, on February 24, 2013, featured the…
Potter School
Location: District #7 – Section 3, north side of H Avenue between 6th and 9th Streets. Kalamazoo County 1890, Published by…
Comstock Fractional #1 School Class Photo 1935
Fourth Row: Richard Lemon, Cora ?, Oakley Griffith, Teacher Ruth Rice Kirklin, Opal ?, Jack Cook Third Row: Derald Blake, Elizabeth…
KPL TV: Teen Filmmaker Festival
"Almond Eyes" by Samuel Peters & Jake Lamons (2014 Teen Filmmaker Festival)
"Eros and Psyche" by Haley Labian (2014 Teen Filmmaker Festival)
"Gull Lake Winter 2013" by Jake Lamons (2014 Teen Filmmaker Festival)
"Home Alone" by Betsy Eaton (2014 Teen Filmmaker Festival)
"Macho Banana" by Stephen Hull (2014 Teen Filmmaker Festival)
"Seabiscuit" by Claire Abdo (2014 Teen Filmmaker Festival)
"Far Beyond the Reservoir" by Jonathan D'Ambrosio (2014 Teen Filmmaker Festival)
"Fireworks" by Alexi Mitchell (2014 Teen Filmmaker Festival)
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"The Robbery" by Ryan Bare (2014 Teen Filmmaker Festival)
"Love is Garbage" by Kaitlyn Ludeker (2014 Teen Filmmaker Festival)
"Interview with a Serial Killer" by Kyle Misak (2014 Teen Filmmaker Festival)
"A Chronicle of Western Swordsmanship" by Austin Patrie (2014 Teen Filmmaker Festival)
"A Tale of Two Sisters" by Remearis Brown (2014 Teen Filmmaker Festival)
"Mutts of Motown" by Emily Livermore (2014 Teen Filmmaker Festival)
"Out of the Frying Pan" by Luke Spangler (2014 Teen Filmmaker Festival)
"Running" by Cameron Sleeper (2014 Teen Filmmaker Festival)
"Move Along Music Video" by Regan Tyre (2014 Teen Filmmaker Festival)
"Wake Me Up" by Hannah Grabowski (2014 Teen Filmmaker Festival)
"The Butterfly Effect" by Yazmine Vargas (2014 Teen Filmmaker Festival)
Teen Filmmaker Festival 2014
The 11th Annual Teen Filmmaker Festival, held at the State Theatre in Kalamazoo, MI, on Sunday, February 23, 2014, featured…
MI Library is Now
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, libraries have been an essential lifeline to communities coping with the unprecedented challenges we’ve all faced.…
First Presbyterian Church
Records of the early First Presbyterian Church have been lost. What is known is that the church had its beginnings…
Return of the Red Sea Pedestrians (part 1)
Return of the Red Sea Pedestrians (part 2)
Return of the Red Sea Pedestrians (part 3)
Red Sea Pedestrians Encore @ KPL
The Red Sea Pedestrians brought their one-of-a-kind, high-energy, neo-Klezmer, full-blown, instrument-swapping fusion back to the Kalamazoo Public Library for an…
Certificate of Perfect Attendance for Everett Holland, 1902
Oak Grove School, Alamo Township, 1902. Copied courtesy of Alamo Township Museum.
Watch Family Storytime!
Did you know KPL Family Storytime programs provide children with fun, engaging activities and storybook readings? New Family Storytime episodes…
Home Brewing with Bell’s Brewery
David Curtis, an award-winning home brewer and manager of Bell’s General Store in Kalamazoo, MI, tells how to brew your…
Westnedge Hill Neighborhood: Everyman’s House
Former homeowner Wendy Mutch presents the story of the five-room Everyman’s House on Westnedge Hill, designed by civic leader Caroline…
Jesse Palter Quartet (part 1)
Jesse Palter Quartet (part 2)
Jesse Palter Quartet (part 3)
Jesse Palter Quartet @ KPL
The Jesse Palter Quartet, which includes Keith Hall on drums, Mike Jellick on piano and Ben Williams on bass, performed…
General Sources for Portage Township Schools
Sources and general information about the early schools in Portage Township, including an 1880 sketch about the township's first schools.
Gourdneck Prairie Cemetery
Location: East side of Portage Road, ¼ mile south of East V Avenue. Status: Active Photos: Beth Timmerman, 2010
Gordon Lightfoot at Wings Stadium (3/1/1975)
Artist(s): Gordon Lightfoot w/ Brewer & Shipley Date: 1 March 1975 Tickets: $4.50/$5.50/$6.50 (reserved seating) Attendance: 5,000 Notes: Setlist (Gordon…
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…
Petitioning Policy
Print Version (PDF) The Kalamazoo Public Library as a limited public forum has the authority to make reasonable rules regarding…
Don't Be Afraid Of The Library! - Are You Scared Darth Vader?
KPL’s Don’t Be Afraid Of The Libray series returns with more spooky/cooky stories read or acted out by KPL Librarians!…
Databases
Literature Criticism Online
For students, researchers, history buffs and literature lovers, there’s no better source than Literature Criticism Online to discover commentary on…
Biography in Context
Biographical information of contemporary & historical figures.
LearningExpress Library
Support for students and professionals in skill-building, test prep, and career certification. Includes GED prep.
Worldbook Online
World Book Online helps information seekers of all ages find the content they need at the correct reading level. World…
Legal Information Reference Center
Legal Information Reference Center is an online database designed to assist the general public in legal matters of all kinds.…
