NEW LISTINGS IN ADULT NONFICTION AND CHILDREN'S BOOKS

Welcome To Friends Online

Serving the Kalamazoo, Michigan Community

Sales from the Friends Bookstore and this online website support the programs of the Kalamazoo Public Library

PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT SHIP BOOKS.

Curbside pick-up available.
IN-STORE PICK-UP DURING ALL OPEN BOOKSTORE HOURS:
Wednesday - Noon - 6pm
Thursday - Saturday - 10am - 4pm

SPECIAL NOTE: The bookstore will be closed on Thursday 7/3 and Friday 7/4 due to the holiday.

This week in our Online Bookstore

Children/Youth Nonfiction

New on Shopify

New on Shopify

Maybe You Should Talk To Someone: A Therapist, HER Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed

by Lori Gottlieb

From a New York Times best-selling author, psychotherapist, and national advice columnist, a hilarious, thought-provoking, and surprising new book that takes us behind the scenes of a therapist's world

Challenger: A True Story of Heroism and Disaster on the Edge of Space

by Adam Higginbotham

“Stunning…A heart-pounding thriller…Challengeris a remarkable book.” —The Atlantic

War of the Whales: A True Story by Joshua Horowitz

Winner of the 2015 PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award: “Horwitz’s dogged reporting…combined with crisp, cinematic writing, produces a powerful narrative….

Children's Books

Children's Picture Books
Youth Fiction
Children's Picture Books

Louis Comfort Tiffany at Tiffany & Co by John Loring

Art

Our newest art books

Grant Wood: An American Master Revealed

Chihuly in the Light of Jerusalem 2000, Warmus, William

Art

Tunnicliffe's Birds: Measured Drawings by C. F. Tunnicliffe

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Becoming a member is another way to support the Friends mission. Your dues support many KPL programs and services.

BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP
* 10% off all purchases in the Friends Bookstore
* Pre-Sale of our indoor Bag Sales
* Pre-sale of our Annual Gift Books Sale
* 20% off one Shopify order

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FRIENDS BOOKSTORE

July 2, 2025

Store hours:
Wednesday, Noon to 6pm
Thursday – Saturday 10am to 4pm

The Friends Bookstore is located in the Lower Level of the Kalamazoo Public Library.

315 S. Rose St.
Downtown Kalamazoo
269-553-72015

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DONATIONS

IMPORTANT NOTICE
Due to a KPL construction project we are only accepting donations by appointment. If you would like to schedule an appointment to drop off your donation, please call 269.553.7950, leave a message and a volunteer will return your call.

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