Ok- let's be serious, going to the Post Office is not a fun errand. BUT- I do appreciate USPS being…read morea cheaper option. This location, in particular, is my favorite. That's mostly because the sweet woman, Jodi, at the front. She always kind and also incredibly quick and efficient when there is a line. It makes my trip to the post office not just bearable, but actually enjoyable.

These women, especially the post master (she man Jo) are always trying to play detective with the…read morepackages I bring in. Tried to save a few bucks by shipping a couple items via media mail. Let me tell you, they opened my packages to inspect the contents and held the shipments back from my customers. After they found it was not media mail they handed the packages to my home mail delivery (another nosy, lazy woman) and she proceeded to set them on the ground outside my back door in the rain, opened and unsecured. Why don't they appreciate the steady business I bring them, and keep their nosy selves out of my affairs? They try to play detective which comes across as rude! It wont hurt them a bit to just ship my stuff and mind their own business. Do your job and stop the hating you unruly snobs!! The delivery lady will jam stuff in to my mail box even if it deforms the item or my mail box, to avoid getting off her lazy butt to delivery my packages to the door. I will be complaining on the feedback surveys as well.

Good and conveniently located downtown postal substation. If you get a postcard from the art…read moremuseum, and they do have some very artistic postcards since they are photographs of art they have on display, then this is the nearest post office to get stamps and mail them. Many of you have no idea what I'm talking about, so let me encourage you Millennials and i-Gen youngsters to learn about postcards, stamps, mailing, and friends. Postcards were a primitive precursor to Snapchat and Instagram. If you can learn to send postcards to your Boomer and Gen-X relatives, you will become their favorite. And you'll pleasantly surprise your friends and siblings with this retro form of communication and prepare yourself for voting. Stop into this branch where they will not be judgmental if you're learning how to buy stamps, everybody loves getting a postcard from a real person.

Great little post office! Important for us who live in the land of no Internet and still pay bills…read moreby writing out a check and putting it in the mail! Helps keep identity theft down when you're not on the Internet! Closed from 11:30-12:30 for lunch. Open until 3 pm

I give them two stars for at least calling themselves a ministry with community…read more The reason for the missing stars? The shelter manager does the bare minimum. There was an incident recently where they threatened, then called the cops on an independent organization donating food/items by the plentiful to the less fortunate. For what reason? Who knows. This was supposed to be a ministry with the community after all. Good luck.

This is the best place to go if you're homeless in Kalamazoo! They can help with anything and…read moreeverything!

I love this gem of a used bookstore, tucked into the lower level of the main Kalamazoo Public…read moreLibrary building downtown. There is both an elevator and stairs to get downstairs to it (also housed on the lower level: YA, music, videos, and more). The shop is only open a few hours a week, so be sure to check the times before you head there (unless you are already picking up your books, in which case, you will have built a stop here into your KPL journey). It is entirely staffed by volunteers (THANK YOU!). There is usually a cart of books on sale near the front, as well as DVDs for a dollar or two. You'll find just about EVERY genre here, even if it is only a book or two. There are always a lot of cookbooks (YAHOO!), YA, kids, fiction, poetry, music, etc. There's a Michigan section (always good for finding gifts), as well as plenty of NF offerings. Some coffee table books are more expensive, but generally a book won't run you more than a dollar or two. The prices are clearly marked on the back. If you are kicking it old school, they have both cassette and cds for sale. If you are musician, you're probably already in the know to check the small section that has sheet music and piano music books. A few times a year they have a big outdoor sale under tents in the back parking lot. The price to fill a bag is really inexpensive. We love this little bookstore, and the kind people that run it. It's a gem in our community. Re: Disability parking: There is ONE spot right out in front of the library. It is often taken by someone without a plate or placard. The library is not in charge of this situation, nor can they call ticketing to help (I asked). I have asked the city many times for more handicap parking spaces downtown, as of yet to no avail.

The Friends of the Library is a great little bookstore in the basement of the central branch of the…read moreKalamazoo Public Library. Most people don't know it exists unless they are regulars at the library, but it deserves its' own recognition. The store is stocked with public donations and overflow books from the library's shelves, so the selection will vary wildly all the time. They recently had a huge portion of their shelf space devoted to books about trains that were given by a donor's estate. Virtually no new releases, obviously, but there is almost some gem on the shelves and at a fantastic price. Twice a year they run a sale that overflows either onto the sidewalk or onto the library rotunda. This is usually a madhouse because of the pricing - 10 cents per book or $2.00 for a bag full of books. Well worth checking out. This place is also a great volunteer opportunity for book lovers!

This is a wonderful library. The small building is like Mary Poppins' bag, full of treasures…read moreuntold. There is an easy entry, with a gently sloping ramp. Inside the entryway, there is a bulletin board with upcoming events (so impressive!) and a few racks of free books (thank you!). Further in, you'll see stairs and an elevator to the basement level, where there is a meeting room and kitchen, as well as restrooms. The main part of the library features an open floor plan, with a variety of sections. Let's go counterclockwise: Right away, there's the checkout and help desk. The librarians are so friendly. Wander in a bit more, and you'll discover the children's area - with lovely windows, super cute castle bookshelves, and a play area. Heading further around is a tween section, where the bookshelves are crowned with large stuffed animals (I am sure I am not the only one to call that lion Aslan). In the corner is the teen section - with funky lights, fun seating, and plenty of displays. Follow along to the stacks, which feature the bulk of the library (all those lovely stories!), as well as interesting displays. My favorite display is the one for Poetry Month - take a look at my photo! The last corner is another one with gorgeous windows, and has table and chairs, as well as comfortable chair seating options. You can read magazines here, or get your work done. In the middle of the library is comfortable seating, and a wall of new books. Perhaps most impressive is the enormous array of events that the library has scheduled. We attended the Zingerman's Bakehouse talk tonight, with authors Amy Emberling & Frank Carollo. We'll be back for a cooking class, medieval faire, and intercultural events galore. The staff is so friendly and warm - this is one of Kalamazoo's greatest treasures.

I just love a smaller community library! This library is active with classes and groups for teens…read moreand book sales. I haven't had a negative experience here - from popping in to use the restroom during wassailing, to a class on cheese, to a presentation from Zingerman's, to book sales, to help finding an odd book - it's a lovely place to be!

This building is beyond breathtaking, so I highly recommend taking the opportunity to visit it if…read moreit arrives. I went to an ice cream social there ages ago and was totally in awe of the architectural beauty, by the sunlight streaming through the intricate stained glass windows and throwing colorful shards of light every which way. Possibly the best stained glass I've ever seen outside a cathedral. They offer tours by appointment, rentals are a possibility, occasionally concerts are hosted at their auditorium and there's tons of activities for members-only.

The Ladies' Library was built in 1878 and has been well maintained by the Ladies' Library…read moreAssociation in Kalamazoo. The building is handicapped-accessible. It has beautiful woodwork inside and brick and tile outside. The Ladies' Library Association sponsors concerts, tours, teas, luncheons, and speakers. Individuals can rent the building for weddings, anniversaries, birthday parties, etc. Please contact Barb at 269-344-0158 for tour information.

I love the children's area at this library. They have a separate room (with a closed door!) for…read morekids to play in. This is really nice because I don't have to worry about my kids disturbing other patrons. They also seem to have great programs for young children. A few different storytelling or music type groups meet. Although I was just told that 97 people attended one session and that would just be too much for me in the library to go to. The book selection seems to be pretty adequate, although it's not my home library so I haven't checked out anything!

Innovate | Interact | Inspire…read more The BEST library in Otsego! The Good: 1. If you're a book nerd like me...then the Otsego Public Library is the place to be! 2. The Otsego Public Library is a full-service public library offering book and audio-video collections, programs and services. 3. Over 60,000 items are available for checkout!! Including the Game of Thrones series on DVD! (I'm a GOT nerd too!) 4. Offers public use of meeting and program rooms for NO charge. Key words = NO CHARGE! Great place to have offsite work meetings or team building activities. 5. The building is Certified as a Silver Level LEED building! 6. Now has a holds self-pickup shelf! 7. Offers notary service at the rate of $10 for non-residents and $5 for residents per signature. 8. FREE internet and WiFi are available! 9. Do you like buttons? The library has a button machine to assemble your own custom buttons! #buttonparty 10. Convert your VHS Home Movies to DVDs at the library! 11. Got a fax? Incoming and Outgoing faxes are $1 per page. 12. Need to print or make a copy? The library has those too! Including wireless prints from your phone! 13. The staff is always willing to help and is extremely friendly! You're always welcome here:) 14. Grab a cup of coffee for $0.75! Coffee + books = happiness Overall: A solid 5 gold stars!