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Fund Development Policy

Print Version (PDF) Purpose The purpose of fund development for the Kalamazoo Public Library (KPL) is to secure funds for…

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Resolute-Humble Leaders

What is a Resolute-Humble Leader and how does ONEplace work to encourage and equip them?  Some context on the term,…

Regional Resources

Kalamazoo Sources

Local Information Database Any genealogical search in Kalamazoo County should start with an inquiry of the Local Information Database for each individual…

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Prairie Style Homes

“The style is usually marked by horizontal lines, flat or hipped roofs with broad overhanging eaves, windows grouped in horizontal…

Transportation

Plank Roads

As railroads expanded across the state of Michigan in the 1850s, those not adjacent to railroad lines still hoped to…

Women’s History

Tyson, Grace

From the final decades of the nineteenth century into the midst of the “roaring twenties,” Grace Tyson, a child actress…

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Local Information Database

Kalamazoo Public Library maintains a wealth of current and historical information about area citizens, organizations, businesses, buildings, events, plus local,…

NoveList K-8 Plus

NoveList K-8 Plus is a trusted source of read-alike recommendations specifically for younger readers. It helps kids find books that…

Ancestry Library

Ancestry allows family researchers to search through a database comprised of an array of public records. Provided via ProQuest, includes…

MyHeritage Library Edition

MyHeritage is the leading destination to discover, share and preserve your family history. Trusted by millions of families, its global…

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