KPL Tech Days

KPL Tech days are for patrons looking for more in-depth assistance. Patrons can bring their own device or can utilize a public internet station for their session. Sessions last for no more than one hour and are available on a first come, first served basis. Technology s......More

KPL Tech days are for patrons looking for more in-depth assistance. Patrons can bring their own device or can utilize a public internet station for their session. Sessions last for no more than one hour and are available on a first come, first served basis. Technology sessions can cover the following: Computer basicsSmartphone basicsTablet basicsSetting up an email account (Gmail)Email attachmentsInternet searchingOrganizing computer files and foldersUsing a USB/flash driveSetting up a Facebook/Twitter/Skype accountMicrosoft WordBorrowing ebooks from the library (must have necessary device and software)Internet privacyLibrary staff cannot assist with: Computer VirusesPerformance IssuesHardware DiagnosticsInstalling Non-Library SoftwareComputer MaintenanceIt is the patron’s responsibility to bring any needed logins/passwords or equipment, including any power cords or cables. The library will not be able to provide computer accessories for your device.

CEN/Second Floor Rotunda, 315 S Rose St., Kalamazoo, MI, 49007, United States

Family Concert: Justin Roberts!

Join us for a fun-filled musical event with five-time GRAMMY Nominee Justin Roberts! For over 20 years, Justin has been creating the soundtrack to families’ lives with smart and funny songs about growing up that will get everyone dancing and singing along.Go to justinro......More

Join us for a fun-filled musical event with five-time GRAMMY Nominee Justin Roberts! For over 20 years, Justin has been creating the soundtrack to families’ lives with smart and funny songs about growing up that will get everyone dancing and singing along.Go to justinrobertsmusic.com to learn more about the musician and listen to some of his songs before the show!Please register.

CEN/Van Deusen Room, 315 South Rose St, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007, United States

KPL Tech Days

KPL Tech days are for patrons looking for more in-depth assistance. Patrons can bring their own device or can utilize a public internet station for their session. Sessions last for no more than one hour and are available on a first come, first served basis. Technology s......More

KPL Tech days are for patrons looking for more in-depth assistance. Patrons can bring their own device or can utilize a public internet station for their session. Sessions last for no more than one hour and are available on a first come, first served basis. Technology sessions can cover the following: Computer basicsSmartphone basicsTablet basicsSetting up an email account (Gmail)Email attachmentsInternet searchingOrganizing computer files and foldersUsing a USB/flash driveSetting up a Facebook/Twitter/Skype accountMicrosoft WordBorrowing ebooks from the library (must have necessary device and software)Internet privacyLibrary staff cannot assist with: Computer VirusesPerformance IssuesHardware DiagnosticsInstalling Non-Library SoftwareComputer MaintenanceIt is the patron’s responsibility to bring any needed logins/passwords or equipment, including any power cords or cables. The library will not be able to provide computer accessories for your device.

CEN/Second Floor Rotunda, 315 S Rose St., Kalamazoo, MI, 49007, United States

Magic Mondays

Come play some Magic with us. Test your mettle and bring your own deck or use one of our prebuilt ones. All kinds of formats playable, no experience necessary. For grades 6-12.

CEN/Teen Studio, 315 S Rose St, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007, United States

Acrylic Pour Painting

Create your own unique piece of artwork with this liquid painting method where paint is poured into each other or tilted onto the canvas and disseminated by tilting the canvas.

CEN/Teen Studio, 315 S Rose St, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007, United States

Masked and Unmasked with the KIA

How can you explore your identity through the image of another person? Inspired by the KIA’s work Pocco by Patrick Quarm, teens will create an original artwork exploring this question. We will use magazine images, patterned paper, jewels, washi tape, and more to artisti......More

How can you explore your identity through the image of another person? Inspired by the KIA’s work Pocco by Patrick Quarm, teens will create an original artwork exploring this question. We will use magazine images, patterned paper, jewels, washi tape, and more to artistically work through the idea of sharing something about ourselves without using our own likenesses.

CEN/Teen Studio, 315 S Rose St, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007, United States

Family Storytime At Central

Join us for stories, songs, and fun activities.

CEN/Children’s Room, 315 S Rose St., Kalamazoo, 49007, United States

10th Annual Three Book Battle!

Attention book lovers! It’s time for the 10th Annual Three Book Battle, where teams of three compete in three rounds of questions from three books for the championship! Once again, we will have levels for both middle and high school. Teams receive a set of the three boo......More

Attention book lovers! It’s time for the 10th Annual Three Book Battle, where teams of three compete in three rounds of questions from three books for the championship! Once again, we will have levels for both middle and high school. Teams receive a set of the three books to keep and fabulous prizes for winning. Details: Teams of three, of either all 6–8 graders or all 9–12 graders. Name your team and register online. Pick up one set of books for your team at any KPL location after March 1. Refreshments will be served at the competition. Invite your friends and family to watch! Middle School Titles: Tidesong by Wendy XuToo Bright to See by Kyle LukoffMob Psycho 100 Volume 1 by ONEHigh School Titles: Lost in the Never Woods by Aiden ThomasThe Daughters of YS by MT AndersonKomi Can’t Communicate Volume 1 by Tomohito OdaPlease register.

CEN/Teen Studio, 315 S Rose St, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007, United States

KPL Tech Days

KPL Tech days are for patrons looking for more in-depth assistance. Patrons can bring their own device or can utilize a public internet station for their session. Sessions last for no more than one hour and are available on a first come, first served basis. Technology s......More

KPL Tech days are for patrons looking for more in-depth assistance. Patrons can bring their own device or can utilize a public internet station for their session. Sessions last for no more than one hour and are available on a first come, first served basis. Technology sessions can cover the following: Computer basicsSmartphone basicsTablet basicsSetting up an email account (Gmail)Email attachmentsInternet searchingOrganizing computer files and foldersUsing a USB/flash driveSetting up a Facebook/Twitter/Skype accountMicrosoft WordBorrowing ebooks from the library (must have necessary device and software)Internet privacyLibrary staff cannot assist with: Computer VirusesPerformance IssuesHardware DiagnosticsInstalling Non-Library SoftwareComputer MaintenanceIt is the patron’s responsibility to bring any needed logins/passwords or equipment, including any power cords or cables. The library will not be able to provide computer accessories for your device.

CEN/Second Floor Rotunda, 315 S Rose St., Kalamazoo, MI, 49007, United States

Magic Mondays

Come play some Magic with us. Test your mettle and bring your own deck or use one of our prebuilt ones. All kinds of formats playable, no experience necessary. For grades 6-12.

CEN/Teen Studio, 315 S Rose St, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007, United States