Very friendly and helpful people! My grand daughter is going into the nursing program so she had…read moreto get a tb test. The young lady who I jetted the tb testing stuff in was very calming and made my grand daughter at ease--not only about the test but going through the nursing program. The technician was super! Wish I would have caught her name to give her cudoos for being more than just professional, she was genuinely caring!

Scouts got to listen to a fireman talk about fire safety and the equipment that is used for a job…read moreto rescue people and put out fires safely. They got to check out the vehicles and ask questions. Nice to see all the different ways they are called to a job for emergencies.

Growing up as a child of my parents in this area, I never visited the Cooper Township offices. I…read morehad girls, I had horses, so what did I need with government offices? So, my mother died, and I needed to inter her and my father's cremains in the local cemetery, which meant I needed to deal with the township offices. I needed to buy plots, I needed to arrange the drop off of the two cremains, and I needed to arrange for a concrete base for the gravestone I purchased to sit on. And the township staff were professional and thorough as well as properly sympathetic.

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!

Even with all of the downsizing that the usps has had to do throughout the years, The Augusta post…read moreoffice has always been able to maintain friendly faces and great service! It's great to be able to go in, get the personal service that I enjoy and be in and out with no problems.

Take note: The library is temporarily relocated while a major remodel is being completed on the…read moreoriginal building. The new location is at 5528 Portage Rd., and it is officially open as of yesterday, Thursday, May 27. The library has wauved fines during the pandemic, in part because the materials have to be quarantined before they can be checked back in. Please consider wearing a mask at the library, even if you're vaccinated, because so many elderly and immunocompromised patrons rely on the library services and are at extremely high risk of COVID co-morbidities.

What an incredible resource for parents in this area! This was my first visit to the Portage…read morelibrary, and I was super impressed. My 4 and 5 year old could have stayed hours longer. Tons of toys and books in an imaginative, brightly-colored space. Couldn't have asked for more. We've only scratched the surface of what is offered here. We'll be back.

Got arrested here pretty great service, food was good and the cells were comfortable. Check out was…read moreat 10:30 so it wasn't that hard to miss the check out time. Nice courtyard and courthouse as well.

legally detained an African-American minor for grabbing his pants. The police officer violated that…read moreyoung man rights.

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 is a little known pull off on the east bound side of I-94. It has no facilities. It is…read moremerely a parking area that trucks use to complete mandatory rest breaks. For what it does (provides additional parking for trucks), it serves the public well.