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Monday April 29 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Musical Storybooks: They All Saw a Cat by Brendan Wenzel
Perfect for preschoolers! This story explores different ways to see and hear the world, accompanied by a string quartet from the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra.
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Monday April 29 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Changing the Narrative with Aubrey Bergauer
KPL is pleased to partner with the Irving S. Gilmore International Piano Competition in presenting guest speaker Aubrey Bergauer, whose book, Run it Like a Business: Strategies for Arts Organizations to Increase Audiences, Remain Relevant, and Multiply Money–Without Los......More
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Monday April 29 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Music Production for Beginners
Come to the Idea Lab and learn the basics of music production using Logic Pro!
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Tuesday April 30 All Day
Dia de los Niños
Honor the “Day of the Child” with fun Latin-inspired crafts and games! Each participant will get a *free book. Drop by any time during the open hours. *One book per child, while supplies last. CEN | 4 pm: Spanish stories and songs for all ages.
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Tuesday April 30 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Move & Groove
Young children and their caregivers are invited to join our music and movement fun with singing, dancing, scarves, shaky eggs, and instruments. Everyone dances in this program—come ready to groove!Ages 18 months to five years old. No Move and Groove on April 2 and May 7......More
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Tuesday April 30 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Video Editing for Beginners
Come to the Idea Lab and learn the basics of video editing using Premiere Pro from an expert in this one-on-one session.
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Wednesday May 1 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Anime in the Afternoon
Come hang out with other manga and comic book fans to chat about what we’re reading, watch anime, eat snacks, and enjoy a craft or activity.
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Wednesday May 1 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Lightroom for Beginners
Get familiar with the software used by professional photographers the world over. This one-on-one class will teach you the basics of Lightroom and help you take your photos to the next level.
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Thursday May 2 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Creation Lab
Come create awesome art or a cool project! We will provide the materials, you provide the imagination! Ages 6 and up. No Creation Lab on March 7, March 14, and April 18.
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Friday May 3 9:30am - 10:00am EDT
Baby Time!
Baby’s first story time! Babies and their caregivers are invited to read, sing, and bounce along with books and songs chosen especially for our youngest patrons. For babies from six weeks to 24 months old.
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Friday May 3 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Family Storytime at Central
Join us for stories, songs and fun activities. Check our social media or website for notifications.
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Friday May 3 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Tiny Reference Desk Concert
Join us during Art Hops throughout 2024 for after-hours acoustic performances featuring local musicians. In partnership with Sounds of the Zoo. Santino Jones is an MC from the Vine Neighborhood in Kalamazoo, MI. As his skills developed in the local Kalamazoo DIY scene i......More
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Saturday May 4 All Day
Free Comic Book Day
We will be giving away free comics! Come start your comic book collection or discover a new superhero! While supplies last.
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Saturday May 4 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
May the 4th Be With You: Teen Edition
Join us as we celebrate the intergalactic phenomenon Star Wars! We’ll be watching a movie, crafting, and enjoying snacks.While supplies last.
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Monday May 6 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Mark Nepo: Drinking from the River of Light
KPL is pleased to partner with The Irving S. Gilmore International Piano Festival in presenting local poet, philosopher, author, and educator, Mark Nepo. He will explore the lifelong process of listening, reflecting, and expressing how bearing witness to the truth of li......More
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Monday May 6 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Sharpie Tiles
Learn how to color your own tile using Sharpie® markers and rubbing alcohol. While supplies last.
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Tuesday May 7 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
No Shelf Control: A Graphic Novel Book Club
Join two academic and one public librarian for KPL’s newest book club: No Shelf Control: A Graphic Novel Book Club. Our group welcomes anyone interested in graphic novels as vehicles for storytelling while enjoying great discussions and tasty treats. We choose books acr......More
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Tuesday May 7 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Community Visioning on a County-Wide Climate Action and Climate Justice Plan
Kalamazoo Public Library is hosting a public forum in partnership with Kalamazoo’s Climate Sustainability Coordinator, Taylor Van Winkle, to inform the public about the interrelationships among climate, public health, and the community. Your county Climate Sustainabilit......More
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Wednesday May 8 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Anime in the Afternoon
Come hang out with other manga and comic book fans to chat about what we’re reading, watch anime, eat snacks, and enjoy a craft or activity.