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The Mobile Library visits Maple Grove Village to offer library card registration and renewal and loaning library materials to patrons of all ages.
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The Portage District Library is hosting the monthly speaker presentations of our local Kalamazoo Area Wild Ones Chapter in 2023! Wild Ones is a national non-profit organization that promotes environmentally friendly, sound landscaping to preserve biodiversity through the preservation, restoration, and establishment of native plant communities. The Kalamazoo Area chapter of Wild Ones was established […]
The Portage District Library is hosting the monthly speaker presentations of our local Kalamazoo Area Wild Ones Chapter in 2023! Wild Ones is a national non-profit organization that promotes environmentally friendly, sound landscaping to preserve biodiversity through the preservation, restoration, and establishment of native plant communities. The Kalamazoo Area chapter of Wild Ones was established […]
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Anime in the Afternoon is continuing its weekly schedule! Come hang out with other manga, and comic book fans to chat about what we’re reading, watch some anime, eat some snacks, and enjoy a craft or activity.
Come get cozy and read with a therapy dog in the Oshtemo Children’s Room! Zoey is a certified therapy dog who loves to spend time with kids and hear stories. Sign up for a 15-minute time slot, pick a book to read, and go on a reading journey with Zoey. After you finish reading, you […]
More and more electric cars are showing up on local roads. What is it like to own one? Is a Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) right for me? Where do I charge? How long does it take to charge? How far can I go? It seems like a new BEV is announced every week, how do […]
More and more electric cars are showing up on local roads. What is it like to own one? Is a Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) right for me? Where do I charge? How long does it take to charge? How far can I go? It seems like a new BEV is announced every week, how do […]
Over 100 vendors & artisans, 8 a.m.–1 p.m. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7 a.m.–2 p.m. Saturdays, through October; Night Market, 5–10 p.m. June 16, July 21, Aug. 18 & Sept. 15; 1204 Bank St.; pfcmarkets.com.
Join us at the Eastwood branch for stories, songs, and play time afterwards. Every Thursday morning at 10:30am
Join us at the Eastwood branch for stories, songs, and play time afterwards. Every Thursday morning at 10:30am
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 6 weeks to 18 months and their caregivers.
Stamp show with buying and selling of covers, postcards and supplies, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Sept. 29 & 30, North Room, Kalamazoo County Expo Center, 375-6188.
Join us for stories, songs, and fun activities. Check our social media or website for notifications.
Over 100 vendors & artisans, 8 a.m.–1 p.m. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7 a.m.–2 p.m. Saturdays, through October; Night Market, 5–10 p.m. June 16, July 21, Aug. 18 & Sept. 15; 1204 Bank St.; pfcmarkets.com.
150 booths with decor, clothing, jewelry and handmade crafts, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Sept. 30, Kalamazoo County Expo Center, 903–5820, kalcounty.com/newsandevents.
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 basics Smartphone basics […]
9 a.m.–1 p.m. Sundays, through October, Portage City Hall, 7900 S. Westnedge Ave., 329-4522
9 a.m.–1 p.m. Sundays, May 7–October, Portage City Hall, 7900 S. Westnedge Ave., 329-4522.
Stories about people living & working in Kalamazoo, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 5–7, 2 p.m. Oct. 1 & 8, Farmers Alley Theatre, 221 Farmers Alley, 343–2727, farmersalleytheatre.com.
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 basics Smartphone basics […]
The Mobile Library visits New Village Park/Heather Gardens to offer library card registration and renewal and loaning library materials to patrons of all ages.
Over 100 vendors & artisans, 8 a.m.–1 p.m. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7 a.m.–2 p.m. Saturdays, through October; Night Market, 5–10 p.m. June 16, July 21, Aug. 18 & Sept. 15; 1204 Bank St.; pfcmarkets.com.
A new club for middle and high schoolers to promote literacy and freedom of expression through the celebration of banned books. Teens aged 11-18 are invited to attend a monthly book club with a parent or caregiver to discuss the books, the importance of making and keeping space to express oneself, eat snacks, and fun […]
Weekly meeting to view researchers banding birds for study, 8–10 a.m. Wednesdays, through Oct. 25; meet at the Banding Barn near KNC Camp.
The Mobile Library visits the Ecumenical Senior Center to offer library card registration and renewal, loaning library materials, and technology assistance to older adults.
Over 100 vendors & artisans, 8 a.m.–1 p.m. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7 a.m.–2 p.m. Saturdays, through October; Night Market, 5–10 p.m. June 16, July 21, Aug. 18 & Sept. 15; 1204 Bank St.; pfcmarkets.com.
Patio & Bar: 5:00 PM | Live Music: 5:30 PM
Lynn Houghton leads a walk looking at the historical architecture of Kalamazoo, 8–9:30 a.m. Oct. 6, beginning at Gazelle Sports, 214 S. Kalamazoo Mall, wmich.edu/events.
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 6 weeks to 18 months and their caregivers.
Author of the memoir The Long Way Home gives a craft talk at 10 a.m. & a reading at 2:15 p.m. Oct. 6, KVCC Student Commons Theater, Room 4240, Texas Township, libguides.kvcc.edu/visitingwriters.
Hayrides, pumpkin patch, corn shucks, husker shredder & more, Oct. 7–8, Scotts Mill County Park, 8451 S. 35th St., Scotts, 579-4627, kalcounty.com/newsandevents.
Over 100 vendors & artisans, 8 a.m.–1 p.m. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7 a.m.–2 p.m. Saturdays, through October; Night Market, 5–10 p.m. June 16, July 21, Aug. 18 & Sept. 15; 1204 Bank St.; pfcmarkets.com.
The pianist performs as part of The Gilmore’s “Baby Grands” program, noon Oct. 7, Willard Library, 7 W. Van Buren St., Battle Creek, 342–1166, thegilmore.org.
Local improv troupe, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 7, Crawlspace Theatre, 315 W. Michigan Ave., crawlspacecomedy.com.
9 a.m.–1 p.m. Sundays, through October, Portage City Hall, 7900 S. Westnedge Ave., 329-4522
New & used records & CDs, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Oct. 8, Room A, Kalamazoo County Expo Center, 734-604-2540.
Stories about people living & working in Kalamazoo, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 5–7, 2 p.m. Oct. 1 & 8, Farmers Alley Theatre, 221 Farmers Alley, 343–2727, farmersalleytheatre.com.
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 basics Smartphone basics […]
Join board-certified music therapist Caitlyn Bodine of Fiddlehead Music Therapy for this special hour of engagement through music for adults. Sing the old songs together, let the music move you, and see what stories and memories the music brings up. Singing along is enthusiastically encouraged but is not required. Music selections will be guided by […]
Over 100 vendors & artisans, 8 a.m.–1 p.m. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7 a.m.–2 p.m. Saturdays, through October; Night Market, 5–10 p.m. June 16, July 21, Aug. 18 & Sept. 15; 1204 Bank St.; pfcmarkets.com.
A presentation of new video & board games, 7 p.m. Oct. 10.
Weekly meeting to view researchers banding birds for study, 8–10 a.m. Wednesdays, through Oct. 25; meet at the Banding Barn near KNC Camp.
Help with Macintosh programs & accessories, 9 a.m.–noon Oct. 11 & 21.
Join us in this virtual community where we will support and encourage each other to accomplish our projects, both big and small. Whether it’s a project you love or a task you’ve been putting off, let’s come together to motivate one another. This experience is based on Kathy Kolbe’s Strategies for Minimizing Stress. How can […]
Over 100 vendors & artisans, 8 a.m.–1 p.m. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7 a.m.–2 p.m. Saturdays, through October; Night Market, 5–10 p.m. June 16, July 21, Aug. 18 & Sept. 15; 1204 Bank St.; pfcmarkets.com.
Composer & guitarist, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 12, Dalton Center Recital Hall, wmich.edu/music/events.
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 6 weeks to 18 months and their caregivers.
Join us for stories, songs, and fun activities. Check our social media or website for notifications.
Kalamazoo State Theatre What To Know Before Attending The Show All bags and purses must be under 8″ x 5″ x 2″ – Click for more details VIP Pre-Party: 6:15-7:45PM | Doors: 8:00pm | Show: 9:00pm Buy Tickets HERE Let’s do the time warp again! OutFront Kalamazoo presents the Rocky Horror Picture Show enhanced movie experience at […]
Over 100 vendors & artisans, 8 a.m.–1 p.m. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7 a.m.–2 p.m. Saturdays, through October; Night Market, 5–10 p.m. June 16, July 21, Aug. 18 & Sept. 15; 1204 Bank St.; pfcmarkets.com.
Bring eclipse glasses or indirect solar viewers, 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Oct. 14.
9 a.m.–1 p.m. Sundays, through October, Portage City Hall, 7900 S. Westnedge Ave., 329-4522
A collection of short plays celebrating voices of people of color, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6 & 13, 2 p.m. Oct. 7–8 & 14–15, Parish Theatre, 405 W. Lovell St., 343–1313, kazoocivic.com.
A Black seamstress sews intimate apparel for clients ranging from the wealthy to prostitutes, presented by WMU Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6–7 & 12–14, 2 p.m. Oct. 8 & 15, York Arena Theater, WMU, 387-6222, wmich.edu/theatre.
