Come join us and curl up with a good book at the Kalamazoo Public Library   .  They also offer programs to help you learn a new language , prepare for an exam, learn about your family history, and many programs.  They feature books, videos, sound recording and large print circulars.  From the Four Points by Sheraton Kalamazoo  start out going west on E Cork St toward Cork Street Ct, turn right onto Portage St,  the Kalamazoo Public Library is on the left.

Selected National Library of the Year in 2002, Kalamazoo Public Library serves a district population of 119,000 through five locations plus multiple outreach ventures. Many Southwest Michigan residents use Kalamazoo Public Library through reciprocal agreements with neighboring libraries. The library offers an extensive collection of books, movies, and music, year-round programming for all ages, Ready to Read—an early childhood literacy program, ONEplace—a management support center for nonprofits, a Local History Room featuring a vibrant website and local information database, the County Law Library, and more. Dozens of public computers and wi-fi offer high-speed access to the Internet. Mobile apps make library information and the collection more easily accessible to portable devices.

Website: http://www.kpl.gov/

Address: 1244 Portage Street, Kalamazoo, MI

Phone Number: (269) 553-7970

Hours of operation:          Monday 1 pm – 6 pm   Tuesday 1 pm – 8 pm    Wednesday 1 pm – 6 pm

Thursday 10 am – 6 pm    Friday 10 am – 5 pm   Saturday 9 am – 12 noon