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.
BEGINNING GENEALOGY
Tuesday, February 7, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Adam Oster from the Kent District Library System is back with a two-hour
presentation with tips on how to get started researching your family history. The
class will include a discussion on how to search for information using vital
records, state and federal census, and immigration records. It will also cover
strategies for using online genealogy resources.
Don't miss this chance to start your search or gather tips on
continuing your family tree! Free workshop, but registration is
required. Call 343-7747 or click here to register.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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Handmade "Baroness & 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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