support center for nonprofit organizations Programming Adult programming Children's programming (baby through teen) "Reading Together" - annual community reading event Idea Lab - a digital media lab Bookmobile service, which began in 1956, was discontinued March 31, 2010. The Kalamazoo Public Library is technology friendly. All of the catalog data are computer based. The library also offers computers for use by patrons for finding books, accessing the internet, playing games, and word processing. The library also offers computer training classes for those who are not familiar with the internet, computer, software, or digital media use. The library provides a free WiFi network for patrons who bring their own laptop or other device to the library. Digital titles (including e-books and audiobooks) are available for check-out through the library website (at the library or remotely). In 2014, the library opened the 'Idea Lab', formerly known as 'The Hub', which is a digital media lab open to the public for digitizing photos and video, producing podcasts, preserving old vinyl records, cassettes and VHS tapes, and other services. Awards Named "Library of the Year" in 2002 by Thompson-Gale / Library Journal. "The Library of the Year Award honors the library that most profoundly demonstrates outstanding community service." State Librarian's "Citation of Excellence Award", 2012, for superior customer service, including an initiative to provide 1000 library cards to Kalamazoo Promise area eligible first grade students. References External links Library buildings completed in 1959 Library buildings completed in 1998 Public libraries in Michigan Buildings and structures in Kalamazoo, Michigan Education in Kalamazoo, Michigan 1893 establishments in Michigan