KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — The Kalamazoo Public Library (KPL) is reminding citizens that its services are still accessible online during the COVID-19 pandemic.
All KPL locations are closed through April 30, but the staff is working remotely to provide online services, information, and resources to the community.
“We miss you Kalamazoo,” officials said in a statement. “Please know that our staff is thinking of you and will continue to work to serve you in any way we can. Stay safe!”
A full list of library resources shared with WKZO can be viewed below:
- Covid-19 Local Information & Resources: This page provides regularly updated links for reliable resources for COVID-19 information, including how to explain the virus to children. It also includes information for food resources, financial support resources, mental health and domestic resources, community needs, and volunteer opportunities, resources for students, teachers, and homeschoolers and much more.
- At-Home Fun for Kids and Families: Looking for something to entertain your kids or some fun for the whole family? Check out these free options to escape social distancing boredom including online storytimes, eBooks, online games, virtual zoo and museum tours and much more.
- Ask a Librarian: Do you have questions about your account, how to navigate our website or need recommendations for something to read, listen to, or watch? Then Ask a Librarian via online, live chat!
- Online KPL Card Sign-up: Need a KPL Library Card? Sign-up today to get immediate access to our digital collection.
- Digital Collection: KPL offers a large variety of digital options including eBooks, eAudiobooks, eVideos, eMusic, and eMagazines. Our website, kpl.gov is our online branch and it never closes!
- Free Online Services:
- Learn a New Language at home with Rocket Languages
- Research your ancestry remotely with AncestryLibrary.com
- Enjoy 24-Hour Streaming Music with Freegal
- Add KPL TV to your binge-watching schedule
- Law students and researchers can now access WestlawNext online
- Online Programs:
Library officials say more online programming, including book clubs, are being planned and will be announced soon.
