Kalamazoo Public Library
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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.
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Thursday May 9 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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Thursday May 9 5:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Dungeons and Dragons Game Night
Let’s play! This is your opportunity to come together and have a blast. Beginners and Experienced tables are available–all experience levels are welcome. Players can bring their own Level 5 character (no additional magic items) or use a pre-made character provided by Du......More
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Friday May 10 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 10 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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Saturday May 11 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Preschool Prom
Get fancy and dance-y! Attendees are invited to get dressed up, dance, and play. Ages 2 to 6, accompanied by their caregivers.