DO YOU HAVE AN E-READER? WE HAVE E-BOOKS!
If you have an e-reader, you can check out free e-books from the library. Click the "Download" button on the upper right of this screen or go to the Southwest Michigan Digital Library at smdl.lib.overdrive.com.
You must reside in our library district and have a six-digit library card in order to check out e-books from us.
For more information, go to the e-books section of our Readers Resources Pathfinder or our e-books help page.
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
Monday, February 27 @ 12:00 - 5:45 pm
Every minute of every day, someone needs blood. That blood can only come from a volunteer donor, a person like you who makes the choice to donate. There is no substitute for your donation. When you make a blood donation, you join a very select group. Currently only 3 out of every 100 people in America donate blood. Go to www.redcross.org for more information.
LATCH HOOK RUG FROM SCRATCH
Wednesday, February 29, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
SORRY-WORKSHOP IS FULL!
Library patron Caroline Dunlap created a rug pattern from a great
painting. She will lead you through the steps from enlarging and
transferring the pattern to rug canvas to latching the yarn. You
will learn how to transfer any design to a canvas grid. You will
practice on a piece of canvas with latch hook and yarn supplies which
you can take home to finish. Room for 10 participants. Suitable for
ages 9 & up. Adults must accompany kids. Call 343-7747 or click here to register.
COMPUTER TRAINING IN MARCH
We will offer four one-hour computer training sessions every Thursday beginning March 8. The cost is $5.00 per session. Classes are limited to 8 participants. Please register at the Reference Desk - the fee must be paid at the time of registration.
Training will be conducted by Dustin Lancaster, a Microsoft Certified professional from Clark Technical Services.
March 8, 6:30-7:30 pm: Intro to Computers
March 15, 6:30-7:30 pm: Internet Basics
March 22, 6:30-7:30 pm: Computer Maintenance
March 29, 6:30-7:30 pm: Intro to Microsoft Word
Reading Together 2012
Reading Together
invites people of all ages from all walks of life to read and then
discuss important issues raised by a single book. Since 2003, thousands
of county residents have participated in seven previous Reading Together
programs. This year, read and discuss Luis Alberto Urrea’s Into the Beautiful North with people of all walks of life.
Kalamazoo Public Library leads Reading Together with the collaboration of libraries, educational institutions, health and social service agencies, cultural, civic and religious organizations, businesses, the media, and local governments throughout Kalamazoo County.
LOST AND FOUND: SHIPWRECKS OF THE GREAT LAKES
Tuesday, March 13, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
"Of the estimated 2,000 to 3,000 ships gone missing on Lake Michigan, dozens of shipwrecks lie scattered off the shores of Western Michigan, recalling the roots of these lakeshore communities that developed largely because of their proximity to the water-based transportation system."
Award winning author and inductee into the Women Divers Hall of Fame, Valerie van Heest is a veteran shipwreck explorer who combines her passion for documenting historic shipwrecks with her creative and interpretive abilities to preserve and promote Great Lakes maritime history. Valerie shares the stories in ways that excite, educate and inspire. She believes that through entertainment, she has the power to educate. Free program. Register at 343-7747 or click here to register.
HOMEMADE GIFT BAGS
Wednesday, March 21, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Barb Stewart is back with a simple paper gift bag craft. She will supply all the materials for this program. Learn how to make your own instead of paying expensive retail prices! Free program. Registration limited to 12 participants, ages 16 & up. Register at 343-7747 or click here to register.
WATERCOLOR CARDS
Wednesday, April 18, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Barb Stewart will share watercolor techniques to create cards using saran wrap, rock salt, and other methods. Free program. Registration limited to 12 participants, ages 16 & up. Register at 343-7747 or click here to register.
LIFE STORY IN POETRY WORKSHOP
Wednesday, April 25, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Let Your Creative Animal out of the Cage! Everyone has something important to tell about his/her life, and bringing order to your life experiences by writing about them can be very satisfying. In this workshop Caroline Dunlap Ph.D. will discuss the value of writing from personal experience, how to construct a narrative poem, and what a poem should do. We will engage in some creative activities that help unlock the perfect idea for a poem. The instructor will share some poems she has written as well as tips for revision that may help you to make your own poems stronger. At the end, those who wish to may read their poems aloud to the group. No fee but registration is required. Suitable for ages 18 & up. Call 343-7747 or click here to register.
Future Parchment Development
An interview with Mayor Robert Heasley
Click on the video below to hear an interview with Mayor Robert Heasley re: development of the paper mill property. Courtesy of the Public Media Network.
AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE FROM THE LIBRARY
COFFEE - $1
Enjoy a piping hot cup of coffee at the library for just $1.00 per cup! Choose from dark roast, light roast, flavored and decaf coffees as well as a selection of teas. We have cocoa, too!
EAR BUDS - $1
Standard earbuds in classic black. Simple, cheap, and they work great!
Standard earbuds in classic black. Simple, cheap, and they work great!
1 GB FLASH DRIVES - $5
These drives work in any PC or laptop and are the easiest
way to store and transport your digital files and photos. They are swivel-style, so there is no cap to lose, and can be attached to a lanyard or keychain.
These drives work in any PC or laptop and are the easiest
way to store and transport your digital files and photos. They are swivel-style, so there is no cap to lose, and can be attached to a lanyard or keychain.
RECYLABLE TOTE BAGS - $2 
Our maroon tote bags sport a line drawing of the library in white on the front. They are a generous 12"h x 12"w x 8"d with a sturdy plastic insert for the bottom of the bag.
Proceeds from the sale of these tote bags benefits the Friends of the Library.
Proceeds from the sale of these tote bags benefits the Friends of the Library.
DELUXE CANVAS TOTE BAGS - $8
Our heavy-duty white canvas tote bags are decorated with the blue library skylight logo and blue handles. The bags have a zippered interior pocket, a full-width outer pocket and a zippered top, and measure 12"h x 19"w x 4"d.
Proceeds from the sale of these tote bags benefits the Friends of the Library.
DVD - KVP/PARCHMENT FILM FROM THE 1920'S - $5
Jacob Kindleberger hired a Hollywood film crew to create a promotional film circa 1930. We've converted this 30-minute film to DVD and have it available for the public to purchase. The film opens with a wonderful aerial shot of the Kalamazoo Vegetable Parchment mill and the city of Parchment (no doubt filmed from a biplane!) and takes the viewer through the parchment paper manufacturing process. There are a few scenes of Jacob Kindleberger in his office and some lovely views of the young city. (The first few frames of the film are missing.)
Proceeds from the sale of this DVD benefit the Friends of the Library.
Proceeds from the sale of this DVD benefit the Friends of the Library.
PRINT OF KVP MILL (c1930) - $20
Jacob Kindleberger hired a Grand Rapids engraver to create a birds-eye-view portrait of the Kalamazoo Vegetable Parchment Company. With the equipment and kind assistance of
the W.E. Upjohn Center for the Study of Geographical Change (wmich.edu/ucgc), we were able to make an exact replica of this beautiful print. It is available for purchase at the front desk.
Proceeds from the sale of these tote bags benefits the Friends of the Library.
Jacob Kindleberger hired a Grand Rapids engraver to create a birds-eye-view portrait of the Kalamazoo Vegetable Parchment Company. With the equipment and kind assistance of
the W.E. Upjohn Center for the Study of Geographical Change (wmich.edu/ucgc), we were able to make an exact replica of this beautiful print. It is available for purchase at the front desk. Proceeds from the sale of these tote bags benefits the Friends of the Library.
Handmade "Bearoness & Teddy" teddy bears from Linda Paxton are on display in our foyer case. "Einstein," "Yardley," "Countess" and their friends are visiting the library through the end of February. Don't miss these charming creations!
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