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SUMMARY:Family Literacy Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Read and Seed community garden for Family Literacy Day! This month’s Story Walk(TM) features “Something\, Someday” \n \nby Amanda Gorman. We’ll have a fun hands-on activity making garden gnomes\, plus the Mobile Library will be here with free books to enjoy at home. All are invited\, hope to see you!
URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/family-literacy-day-7/
LOCATION:420 E. Alcott St. Kalamazoo\, MI 49001\, 420 E. Alcott Street\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49001
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250809T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250809T153000
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SUMMARY:14th Annual Kalamazoo Scrabble Fest
DESCRIPTION:Kalamazoo’s favorite Scrabble tournament is back! Join us for our annual FUNdraiser to support adult literacy. Choose to play in the Just For Fun or Competitive division and let the games begin. Showcase your wordplay skills and take home a trophy or a great prize. It’s a great day of gaming for a great cause. \nEach $25 ticket includes a t-shirt\, food\, parking\, and gaming materials. Get tickets here by July 18. See you there!
URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/14th-annual-kalamazoo-scrabble-fest/
LOCATION:Radisson Plaza Hotel and Suites\, 100 W. Michigan Avenue\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250820T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250820T190000
DTSTAMP:20260615T181435
CREATED:20250818T171201Z
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SUMMARY:Family Literacy Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/family-literacy-day-8/
LOCATION:420 E. Alcott St. Kalamazoo\, MI 49001\, 420 E. Alcott Street\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49001
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250924T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250924T190000
DTSTAMP:20260615T181435
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SUMMARY:Family Literacy Day
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate “community” with us! This month’s Family Literacy Day is all about the beauty of community. The featured Story Walk book is “Change Sings\,” by Amanda Gorman and Loren Long. We’ll have fun garden activities and free books from KPL. The Read & Seed community garden is located behind the Goodwill Industries building. All are invited!
URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/family-literacy-day-9/
LOCATION:420 E. Alcott St. Kalamazoo\, MI 49001\, 420 E. Alcott Street\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49001
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251010T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251010T153000
DTSTAMP:20260615T181435
CREATED:20250818T183057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T183317Z
UID:20983-1760083200-1760110200@kalamazooliteracy.org
SUMMARY:Adult Literacy Research & Training Symposium
DESCRIPTION: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 use\, workforce development\, multigenerational learning\, adult ed with incarcerated populations\, and more. \nFriday\, October 10\n8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.\nCollege of Education & Human Development\n2050 Lunch and refreshments will be provided. \nPlease register here by September 26th.
URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/adult-literacy-research-training-symposium-3/
LOCATION:Sangren Hall\, 2050 W. Michigan Avenue\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Research & Training,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251022T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251022T190000
DTSTAMP:20260615T181435
CREATED:20251017T170613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T145420Z
UID:21420-1761152400-1761159600@kalamazooliteracy.org
SUMMARY:Family Literacy Day
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/family-literacy-day-10/
LOCATION:420 E. Alcott St. Kalamazoo\, MI 49001\, 420 E. Alcott Street\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49001
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260206T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T181435
CREATED:20260121T140106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T140108Z
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SUMMARY:Albert White Bust Unveiling
DESCRIPTION: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 structures\, including Western Michigan University’s Heritage Hall and the County Health & Community Services building. Palmore also painted a portrait of White\, which was dedicated in February 2025 and hangs in the lobby of the County building.
URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/albert-white-bust-unveiling/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Public Library Central Branch\, 315 S. Rose St.\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260312T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260312T140000
DTSTAMP:20260615T181435
CREATED:20260310T145840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T145848Z
UID:22130-1773320400-1773324000@kalamazooliteracy.org
SUMMARY:Book Club: Take My Hand
DESCRIPTION: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 and supportive environment. You can join in person or online.  Contact Abbey at (269) 382-0490 ext. 219 if you’re interested! \nThis class is part of the community read-along\, being led by Kalamazoo Public Library\, in advance of the author’s visit to Kalamazoo on April 11.
URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/book-club-take-my-hand/
LOCATION:420 E. Alcott St. Kalamazoo\, MI 49001\, 420 E. Alcott Street\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49001
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260319T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260319T140000
DTSTAMP:20260615T181435
CREATED:20260310T172759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T172759Z
UID:22146-1773925200-1773928800@kalamazooliteracy.org
SUMMARY:Book Club: Take My Hand
DESCRIPTION: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 and supportive environment. You can join in person or online.  Contact Abbey at (269) 382-0490 ext. 219 if you’re interested! \nThis class is part of the community read-along\, being led by Kalamazoo Public Library\, in advance of the author’s visit to Kalamazoo on April 11.
URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/book-club-take-my-hand-2/
LOCATION:420 E. Alcott St. Kalamazoo\, MI 49001\, 420 E. Alcott Street\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49001
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T190000
DTSTAMP:20260615T181435
CREATED:20260416T184754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T185225Z
UID:22357-1777570200-1777575600@kalamazooliteracy.org
SUMMARY:Edison Mural & Public Art Academy
DESCRIPTION: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. Sign up here and come paint with us!
URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/edison-mural-public-art-academy/
LOCATION:420 E. Alcott St. Kalamazoo\, MI 49001\, 420 E. Alcott Street\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49001
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T190000
DTSTAMP:20260615T181435
CREATED:20260416T185146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T185146Z
UID:22360-1778175000-1778180400@kalamazooliteracy.org
SUMMARY:Edison Mural & Public Art Academy
DESCRIPTION: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. Sign up here and come paint with us!
URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/edison-mural-public-art-academy-2/
LOCATION:420 E. Alcott St. Kalamazoo\, MI 49001\, 420 E. Alcott Street\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49001
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260514T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260514T190000
DTSTAMP:20260615T181435
CREATED:20260416T185406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T185406Z
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SUMMARY:Edison Mural & Public Art Academy
DESCRIPTION: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. Sign up here and come paint with us!
URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/edison-mural-public-art-academy-3/
LOCATION:420 E. Alcott St. Kalamazoo\, MI 49001\, 420 E. Alcott Street\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49001
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260520T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260520T190000
DTSTAMP:20260615T181435
CREATED:20260512T180644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T180645Z
UID:22528-1779296400-1779303600@kalamazooliteracy.org
SUMMARY:Family Literacy Day
DESCRIPTION:Springtime means the Read and Seed community garden is open for Family Literacy Days! Join us on Wednesday\, May 20\, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. for fun and learning in a beautiful outdoor setting. Families will enjoy garden activities\, learning stations\, story time\, free books\, and more. The garden is located behind the Goodwill building at 420 E. Alcott St. All are invited! \nQuestions: Contact Kamaria at (269) 382-0490 ext. 263 or knichols@kalamazooliteracy.org.
URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/family-literacy-day-11/
LOCATION:420 E. Alcott St. Kalamazoo\, MI 49001\, 420 E. Alcott Street\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49001
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Health Literacy,Parent Literacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260521T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260521T190000
DTSTAMP:20260615T181435
CREATED:20260416T185522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T125126Z
UID:22365-1779384600-1779390000@kalamazooliteracy.org
SUMMARY:Edison Mural & Public Art Academy
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/edison-mural-public-art-academy-4/
LOCATION:420 E. Alcott St. Kalamazoo\, MI 49001\, 420 E. Alcott Street\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49001
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260617T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260617T190000
DTSTAMP:20260615T181435
CREATED:20260610T142437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T142437Z
UID:22654-1781715600-1781722800@kalamazooliteracy.org
SUMMARY:Family Literacy Day
DESCRIPTION:This month’s theme is Pollinators! Come join us in the Read and Seed community garden for lots of fun all around these important insects. We’ll have a Story Walk\, free books from the library\, and garden activities. The community garden is located behind the Goodwill building at 420 E. Alcott St. All are welcome!
URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/family-literacy-day-12/
LOCATION:420 E. Alcott St. Kalamazoo\, MI 49001\, 420 E. Alcott Street\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49001
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260808T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260808T153000
DTSTAMP:20260615T181435
CREATED:20260521T210218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T210218Z
UID:22611-1786190400-1786203000@kalamazooliteracy.org
SUMMARY:Kalamazoo Scrabble Fest
DESCRIPTION:Let’s get ready to SCRABBLE! \nJoin us for the 15th Annual Kalamazoo Scrabble Fest\, where word enthusiasts and literacy advocates shine! Scrabble Fest is the area’s only Scrabble tournament and an epic FUNdraiser for the KLC. Each $25 ticket in the Just for Fun or Competitive division includes a tshirt\, snacks\, and parking. Or\, businesses can sponsor a 4-person team for $200. All proceeds benefit the Kalamazoo Literacy Council’s programs\, helping adults in our community build essential reading\, writing\, and math skills. Get your tickets now and help us spell success for KLC learners!
URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/kalamazoo-scrabble-fest-3/
LOCATION:Radisson Plaza Hotel and Suites\, 100 W. Michigan Avenue\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261009T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261009T153000
DTSTAMP:20260615T181435
CREATED:20260611T151205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T151205Z
UID:22658-1791532800-1791559800@kalamazooliteracy.org
SUMMARY:Adult Literacy Research & Training Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the KLC and Western Michigan University’s annual professional development conference\, the Adult Literacy Research & Training Symposium. This free event offers strategies and insights around best practices for teaching adults and empowering learners. This year’s theme is “Literacy without limits\,” and engaging sessions will cover topics such as AI in adult learning\, Digital Skills\, Workforce Development\, and Multigenerational Learning.  Volunteer tutors\, educators\, advocates\, and students are encouraged to attend. Agenda and details will be announced soon. For questions or inquiries about presenting at the conference\, please email us or call (269) 382-0490 ext. 4786.
URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/adult-literacy-research-training-symposium-4/
LOCATION:Western Michigan University\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Research & Training,Workshop
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