DECEMBER • JANUARY • FEBRUARY • 2018-19 Dates and times are subject to change.
Meet the Author: National African American Read-In 2019, Family
Tues, February 26, 4–7 pm, POW Salute and celebrate African Americans in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Read, listen, and share books written by and about African Americans in STEM fields. Special guest readers and presentations.
Angie Thomas Wed, April 17, 2019, 7–9 pm Chenery Auditorium, 714 S. Westnedge Ave.
Kalamazoo Public Library is pleased to announce the Reading Together title for 2019: The Hate U Give by New York Times bestselling author Angie Thomas.
A complete schedule of Reading Together events will be available in early 2019 at readingtogether.us and in the print brochure available at all locations.
kpl.gov/overduebrew
5th Annual Overdue Brew
January 19–February 23 WINTERFEST!
Sat, December 1, 10 am–1:30 pm, OSH Details on page 11.
Friends of KPL Book Sales! See page 12 for more details.
IN THIS ISSUE Adult...................................................................2–3 Overdue Brew....................................................... 4 Teen....................................................................5–7 Kids....................................................................8–11 Friends of KPL Book Sale..............................12 Director’s Note..................................................12
Overdue Brew is back with a limited-edition flight of events highlighting Kalamazoo’s vibrant brewing culture! Back on tap are popular brew events including History of Brewing in Kalamazoo Bus Tour, Beer Tasting, Beer and Food Pairing and much more! Details are on page 4.
Three Book Battle Grades 6–8 & 9–12
Sat, March 23, 11 am, CEN The 6th Annual Three Book Battle is coming soon! 3 books, 3 rounds, 3 members on each team! 2019 TBB titles will be announced and available February 1 at all library locations. For more registration details, and official rules, please visit kpl.gov/tbb.
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