Celebrating 150 Years of Access and Innovation: Kalamazoo Public Library

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Celebrating 150 Years of Access and Innovation

Photo Galleries

View stunning high-resolution scans from the KPL Local History collection

Pages from the Past

Books from the Kalamazoo Historic Preservation Commission

Library Events

Watch for open houses, celebrations, and/or historical displays at each KPL location throughout 2022-23 as they observe their respective branch anniversaries

Kalamazoo Gazette Archive

Explore the Kalamazoo Gazette all the way back to 1837

Watch & Listen

Enjoy historical media depictions of KPL

Your Library Stories

I remember walking to the Eastwood Library on East Main St. I loved seeing the lovely, welcoming face of the librarian, Mrs. Powell…

I remember with great affection the old Eastside Library, located on East Main Street in the early 1940s…

I have always looked at the Kalamazoo Public Library as a haven and place of peace…

KPL has always been a great gathering place for our community, and I feel so fortunate to have been a part of these programs in my younger days…

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150th Anniversary Commemorative Merchandise

Available at each KPL location while supplies last:

Grayling Ceramics Mug: $25
Tote Bag: $20
Water Bottle: $15
Metal Bookmark: $5