On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will occur and Paw Paw is expected to experience 95.7% totality! Kalamazoo Astronomical Society President Richard Bell will give a preview of his historic event, explain why solar eclipses occur, and demonstrate how to view them safely. With the next solar eclipse visible from the US not […]
Join the Kalamazoo Book Arts Center and learn how to make a unique star-shaped pop-up book! Once completed, your book will be ready to personalize with your own photos, drawings, collages, or writing. Registration opens March 5.
Brush up on your spy skills as you conduct experiments involving invisible ink, chromatography, and much more!
Learn how to keep our feathered friends fed and happy this spring by making a bird feeder wreath using bird seed and a mini bundt pan! One kit per adult, available while supplies last.
When the luxury ocean liner RMS Titanic sank in 1912, many Michiganders tragically lost their lives. Within a week, U.S. Senator William Alden Smith of Grand Rapids convened the U.S. inquiry into the disaster. Join Robert Myers of the Historical Society of Michigan to learn about the Michigan survivors and victims, as well as Senator […]
In this event for all ages, we are welcoming everyone to come view the eclipse at the library! The eclipse begins at 1:50 pm and will complete around 4:30 pm, with 3:10 pm being peak coverage for Paw Paw. We will have crafts and activities and free eclipse glasses for attendees.
From Dublin, Ireland, and now living in Michigan, Enda Reilly is a seasoned performer who enjoys bringing his unique flavor of Irish music and culture to the U.S. In songs and Stories of Ireland, Reilly draws on Ireland's rich musical traditions, bits of Irish history, and his own life stories as he delights, educates, and […]
Personalized Flower Pot Personalize your own flower pot with funny sayings and plant puns during this free class. Registration opens April 2.
In honor of Earth Day, learn how to create your own cleaning products that are better for the planet and your wallet! All supplies provided. Registration opens April 9.
Pressed Flower Candle Holder Use pressed flowers and a recycled yogurt jar to create a beautiful candle holder. One kit per adult, available while supplies last.
Beaded Suncatcher Learn how to make a colorful beaded suncatcher - a great decoration for your outdoor space or window! Registration opens April 23.
Please Note: This workshop is for those who were unable to attend the workshop in February 2024. Thank you! Join Haley, owner and operator of Herbal Meadows Botanicals, for a free workshop where you will create two handcrafted salves! Learn how to weigh oils, butters & local beeswax, incorporate herbs into your salves, and even […]
