Dissent with Ruth

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

Stop by the Central Library Children’s Room during the week of March 27, and dissent with Ruth! We will have different critical thinking prompts available, as well as activities and books dedicated to the powerful former Supreme Court Justice, Ruth Bader Ginsburg. No registration required.

Sing with Selena

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

Stop by the Central Library Children’s Room during the week of March 27, and sing with Selena! We will have a karaoke machine available for use, as well as activities and books dedicated to the amazing “Queen of Tejano music,” Selena Quintanilla Pérez. No registration required.

First Saturday at the Alma Powell Library

POW/Barnabee Gallery 1000 W Paterson St, Kalamazoo, MI

First Saturday at the Alma Powell Branch Library; The First Saturday of each month is happening for children and families at the Alma Powell Branch in KPL’s First Saturday collaboration […]

Seed Bombs

CEN/Teen Studio 315 S Rose St, Kalamazoo, MI

Bring a bit of greenery and colorful pollinator habitats to an area near you with these seed bombs. Just in time for Earth Day too! While supplies last.

Tween Graphic Novel Club

OSH/Community Room 7265 W Main St, Kalamazoo, MI

Come to the library each month to discuss the monthly graphic novel selection. Enjoy snacks, an activity, and discussion with fellow comic lovers. Free copies to keep can be picked up at Oshtemo Branch Library one month prior to the discussion date. No registration necessary. Recommended for grades 3-6.

Science Action Club: Bird Scouts

OSH/Community Room 7265 W Main St, Kalamazoo, MI

Join us for a 6-week session of KPL’s Science Action Club for 2nd – 5th graders! Please register and plan to attend all 6 sessions. Bird Scouts explores feathers, flight, and the features that make birds unique. Using tools and technology, youth identify local species and investigate environmental changes that impact bird behavior. The checklists […]

Bookworms

OSH/Community Room 7265 W Main St, Kalamazoo, MI

Bookworms is a book club for readers in grades 3–5 . Pick up a free-to-keep copy of the book at the Oshtemo Branch or Central Library (or check out an e-copy), read it, and then join us on the date listed for discussion. Books are available one month before the discussion date.