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  • Adult Literacy Research & Training Symposium

    Sangren Hall 2050 W. Michigan Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

    The Symposium is a free, annual one-day event produced by the KLC and Western Michigan University, that offers insights, strategies, and best practices for adult education. Volunteer tutors, educators, and others who are passionate about literacy are invited to attend. The theme is "Closing the Literacy Opportunity Gap," and presentations will feature content around AI... Read more »

  • Family Literacy Day

    420 E. Alcott St. Kalamazoo, MI 49001 420 E. Alcott Street, Kalamazoo, MI

    Join us for the last Family Literacy Day of the season! We'll have pumpkin decorating, story time, free books, and festive activities. The fun happens INDOORS at 420 E. Alcott St. Hope to see you!

  • Albert White Bust Unveiling

    Kalamazoo Public Library Central Branch 315 S. Rose St., Kalamazoo, MI, United States

    The public is invited to attend an unveiling of a bust of Albert J. White, created by local artist James Palmore and cast in bronze by Brent Harris. The event, which falls on White's birthday, is part of Black History Month celebrations. Albert White was an African American mason who built some of Kalamazoo's iconic... Read more »

  • Book Club: Take My Hand

    420 E. Alcott St. Kalamazoo, MI 49001 420 E. Alcott Street, Kalamazoo, MI

    Join adult learners and other readers as we read and discuss the powerful book "Take My Hand" by Dolen Perkins-Valdez. The story explores the life of Civil Townsend, a Black nurse in 1970's Alabama, who exposes a grave injustice suffered by her young patients. The Book Club is led by compassionate volunteers in a safe... Read more »

  • Book Club: Take My Hand

    420 E. Alcott St. Kalamazoo, MI 49001 420 E. Alcott Street, Kalamazoo, MI

    Join adult learners and other readers as we read and discuss the powerful book “Take My Hand” by Dolen Perkins-Valdez. The story explores the life of Civil Townsend, a Black nurse in 1970’s Alabama, who exposes a grave injustice suffered by her young patients. The Book Club is led by compassionate volunteers in a safe... Read more »