Kalamazoo College Library

You never know what you'll find in the Archives!

Before binge-worthy podcasts, there was ... Charles Dickens? Yes, a Kalamazoo College English class led by Professor Ryan Fong explored the surprising parallels between Victorian serial fiction and modern true-crime storytelling while creating podcasts inspired by the College Archives. Read the story behind the class: https://ow.ly/IhRw50Z5yNr.

Stop by the Upjohn Library Lobby this Wednesday at 3:30pm to print your own spring themed greeting card with the library’s own 1957 printing press! Learn about what the Rare Book Room has to offer while using our antique printing press and personalizing your card with decorative stamps!

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 is National Library Workers Day, a time to recognize library professionals for their expertise and leadership skills in transforming lives and communities through education and lifelong learning. The day also reminds the public that library workers serve as community compasses that lead users to endless opportunities for engagement, enrichment, and development.