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Explore Our Site
Explore random selections from the deep library of content on kpl.gov…
Sharpen the Saw
In one of my first real jobs I worked at a YMCA summer camp. The days were long, the activities…
Inspiring Others Towards our Cause
“When ideas inspire, they spread – even without massive philanthropic capital, even without government funding.” Chronicle of Philanthropy 7/13/15 Last week…
Editors of Michigan Salvage: The Fiction Of Bonnie Jo Campbell
Enjoy a scholarly study of Bonnie Jo Campbell’s writing and influence on Midwestern literature. Campbell also reads from her latest…
Farmers and Fast Horses: Harness Racing in Kalamazoo
During the nineteenth century, Kalamazoo was home to some of the fastest trotting tracks in the nation, but this popular…
Book Thoughts with Mr. Bill and Miss Natalie
Listen to a conversation with Mr. Bill and Miss Natalie talking about exciting new books for all ages in KPL’s…
South Street, W., 620: Albert M. Todd House
This once stately home served as residence for successful Kalamazoo businessmen for several decades before becoming the Delta Upsilon Fraternity…
10 Steps to Self-Publishing
Publisher and self-published author Sonya Hollins shows participants how to form the concept of a book, design it, and sell…
Belfast Gin @ KPL (part 1)
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Belfast Gin @ KPL
Belfast Gin creates a sound unique to the Celtic genre with an almost classic rock feel—a music category they call…
Kick Off Your Summer Fun with KPL on Saturday, June 4th!
This summer is going to be HOT at KPL! Beginning June 1st, you can dive into Oceans of Possibilities with…
KPL Presents: Gretchen McNeil - Award winning YA author
YA author Gretchen McNeil gave an insightful presentation in the Van Deusen Room during her Kalamazoo visit. She spoke at…
Marilyn “Mamie” Austin (1887-1949)
There are many times when people never get a chance to see the impact of their work. Kalamazoo photographer Mamie…
Let's Talk About KPL's Manga Collection with Brianna!
Let’s talk about KPL’s manga collection! I’ve loved manga since my middle school days and have wanted to be a…
Clippings & Miscellaneous
There are three main sections to the vertical file in the Local History Room: the Subject File, the Name File,…
Walbridge, David S.
Born in Bennington, Vermont in 1802, David Safford Walbridge’s ties to Kalamazoo began in 1842, when the industrious Walbridge arrived…
KPL Meet the Author Zoom Recording — Natalie Standiford with Sam Lipsyte — Recorded on April 7, 2021.
Kalamazoo Public Library’s Head of Community Engagement Librarian Kevin King talks with authors Natalie Standiford and Sam Lipsyte. Natalie Standiford’s…
Sacred Flutes @ KPL
Michigan Festival of Sacred Music, in collaboration with the Kalamazoo Public Library, presented a program of sacred flutes, featuring Michael…
Whitten, Anna L.
In 1999, Anna Whitten received the Women of Achievement Award from the YWCA of Kalamazoo. In their brochure for the…
Ham, Caroline
First elected to the Kalamazoo City Commission in 1975, Caroline Ham has the distinction of being the city’s first woman…
What does stewardship look like?
In a recent board training I was explaining that stewardship is more important than achievement. Achievement is very important and…
Early Kalamazoo: A Look into Grandma's Kitchen
Larry Massie describes kitchen artifacts from the 1800s while his wife Priscilla prepares recipes from early Kalamazoo cookbooks. These programs were…
Databases
Alldata
Alldata is a comprehensive resource for automotive diagnostic and repair information
Consumer Health Information
Consumer Health Information offers detailed answers to the 200 most-commonly-asked health questions. Supporting the needs of patrons and patients, these…
Legal Information Reference Center
Legal Information Reference Center is an online database designed to assist the general public in legal matters of all kinds.…
Biography in Context
Biographical information of contemporary & historical figures.
Grants to Individuals (Foundation Center)
Learn how to best approach your search for a grant as an individual. In library use only.
