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!

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 »

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 »

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 »

Join WMU art instructor Heidi Weiss for a free, 6-week course all about mural creation, maintenance, and restoration. The four evening classes and two paint days will use the street mural at Literacy Lane in the Edison neighborhood as the focal point. All are welcome to attend, and participants will receive a certificate of completion.... Read more »