We love book clubs. We love writing groups. Though generally spoken about as solitary endeavors, reading & writing simply aren’t. Or don’t have to be. Many writers find the critiques & relationships with other writers invaluable; most every reader I know likes talking about books (and ideas). [Read more…] about Looking for a Writing Group or Book Club? Start Your Own.
KPL’s Reading Together 2016
Kalamazoo Public Library celebrates the 15th anniversary of Reading Together with Writings on the Wall: Searching for a New Equality Beyond Black and White by bestselling author and NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. The basketball legend and cultural commentator explores the heart of issues that affect Americans today, from race and economic inequality to the business of sports and the media’s influence on society.
The purpose of Reading Together is to build a stronger community with deeper connections through the common experience of reading the same book and exploring its themes together.
Expanded Hours
Monday to Friday 9am – 7pm
Saturday 9am – 6pm
Sunday Closed
By popular demand! One of the great advantages of having our full staff at one location is the ability to expand our hours. Working stiffs and early birds rejoice!
Kazoo Books is Consolidating Under One Roof!
We’re so excited! After our holiday break — KB is closed Saturday thru Monday for Labor Day — we will re-open as a single, integrated book store at 2413 Parkview Ave. Our Oakwood location boasts two buildings worth of books (40,000 titles and growing!), a large parking area, a full handicap ramp, and meeting spaces for book clubs & writing groups.
Not only will increased efficiency allow us to spend more time assisting customers, but visitors will see improvements across the board: a broader selection of titles, one-on-one personalized service and our entire staff on hand and available for consultation.
Kazoo Books would like to thank all of our customers for making this move possible & joining us for the next chapter.
Our Parkview Location is Now a UPS Access Point
We’re one of the neighborhood businesses partnering with UPS to offer a secure location for area residents to send and receive goods. Drop off pre-paid packages to ship out or have your deliveries sent straight here if your schedule makes it difficult be home to accept them. It’s a win-win for busy residents and anyone who wants to know that their packages are safe.