Category: Library Announcements

ULC Building Closed Friday, August 1

Posted on by Stacy Nowicki

The Upjohn Library Commons building will be closed on August 1 due to a planned campus electrical outage.

What This Means for You

During this brief closure, all library facilities will be unavailable, including:

  • Study spaces
  • Computer labs
  • Book checkout and returns
  • Digital resource access from within the building
Alternative Resources

We understand this may disrupt your research plans. However, you can use these alternatives:

  • Online digital resources will remain accessible remotely
  • Campus computer labs in Hicks will be open
  • Many library staff members will be available via email and Teams chat support from 9am to 2pm
Advance Planning

We recommend:

  • Planning alternative study locations
  • Checking out materials before August 1
  • Utilizing our online databases and e-resources

Library Hours for 2025 Spring Finals and Summer Break

Posted on by Stacy Nowicki

Library Finals Hours, Spring Term 2025

Saturday, June 7: Noon – 10pm
Sunday, June 8: 11am – 10pm
Monday, June 9: 8am – 10pm
Tuesday, June 10: 8am – 10pm

Library Summer Break Hours

Wednesday, June 11 – Sunday, June 15
Monday – Friday: 9am – 4pm
Saturday – Sunday: CLOSED

Monday, June 16 – Sunday, August 31
Monday – Thursday: 9am – 4pm
Friday: 9am – 2pm
Saturday – Sunday: CLOSED

Tuesday, September 2 – Tuesday, September 9
Monday – Friday: 9am – 4pm
Saturday – Sunday: CLOSED

CLOSED Independence Day Holiday: Friday, July 4
CLOSED Labor Day: Monday, September 1

Therapy Dogs in the Library 10th Week

Posted on by Stacy Nowicki
Photo of two therapy dogs

Relax and relieve some stress by spending a few minutes petting a furry animal friend! Therapy dogs will visit the Kalamazoo College Library lobby on Thursday, June 5 from 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. All students, faculty, and staff are welcome.

Date: Thursday, June 5
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Location: Upjohn Library Commons Lobby

Spring Printing Press Pop-Up

Posted on by Stacy Nowicki

Join us on Wednesday, April 30 from 12:30pm to 3:30pm for a spring printing press pop-up n celebration of May Day and the warm weather arriving.

Stop by the Upjohn Library Commons Lobby to get your own hand-printed card! The Kalamazoo College’s A.M. Todd Rare Book Room is bringing out its small printing press for students to hand press cards with a selected quote about May.

Valentine’s Printing Press Pop-Up

Posted on by Stacy Nowicki

Join us on Wednesday, February 12 from 12:30pm to 2:30pm for an early Valentine’s Day pop-up!

The Kalamazoo College’s A.M. Todd Rare Book Room is featuring its small printing press for students to hand press Valentine’s Day cards with a selected quote. Stop by the Upjohn Library Commons Lobby to get your very own hand-printed Valentines Day card!

Reading Together Book Giveaway!

Posted on by Stacy Nowicki
KPL Mobile Library van

The Kalamazoo Public Library’s Mobile Library will be visiting campus to hand out free copies of Solito: A Memoir by Javier Zamora, the 2025 Reading Together book (while supplies last). The KPL Mobile Library will be parked on Campus Drive in front of Hoben Hall from 11am-12pm on Wednesday, February 12th. All students, staff, and faculty are invited to visit and pick up a copy of the book!

KPL staff will also be signing visitors up for public library cards. Bring your K ID and know your Hicks Center mailing address or office address. Your Kalamazoo Public Library card can be used to check out materials from any of the five KPL locations, as well as from their digital collection of ebooks, films, and audiobooks.