Kalamazoo Public Library
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Monday April 22 9:00am - 11:00am EDT
Coffee & Connections
Please join us for complimentary coffee, donuts, fruit, and other refreshments for this monthly open-door event. It’s the perfect opportunity to have a friendly chat with neighbors and local library staff. Other activities include crosswords, puzzles, seasonal activitie......More
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Monday April 22 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Paint a Piggy!
Come paint a piggy bank and learn how to be more savvy about financial literacy during April, National Financial Literacy month. While supplies last.
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Monday April 22 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
DIY Stress Busters
Are you stressed? Let’s make tools that can help—stress balls and calming jars. Who knew glitter was therapeutic? Ages 8 and up. Registration required.
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Tuesday April 23 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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Wednesday April 24 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 April 24 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Build It!
Build something spectacular with LEGO®. Creations will be displayed until the next month’s club. LEGO® bricks will be provided. Please leave personal collections at home. Ages 6 and up.
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Wednesday April 24 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Bonnie Jo Campbell: The Hometown Writer Exhibit
Alecia Cross, Exhibits Program Coordinator at the Kalamazoo Valley Museum, and local author Bonnie Jo Campbell discuss putting together the current KVM Bonnie Jo Campbell exhibit, running through June 30. Alecia will discuss her work as Exhibits Program Coordinator and ......More
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Thursday April 25 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 April 26 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 April 26 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 April 27 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Kalamazoo Lyceum: Hope for Our Community
Hear from local leaders about the ways we can find hope and change within our Kalamazoo community. Join us for an in-depth conversation with community members. Refreshments will be provided. Please click here to RSVP.
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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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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