From: http://www.kpl.gov

I have often written here about opportunities as well as limitations for ebook use through public libraries. Now I want to call your attention to two ebook features on our website.

First is a short video (1 minute 14 seconds) explaining publisher limitations on ebook availability through public libraries. Along with the video is an online petition to make your voice heard. I urge you to watch the video and sign the petition. You’ll find links on our home page and on our eBooks page.

Tourism is a big deal to our economy, and Discover Kalamazoo is helping bring this point to light by celebrating the 29th Annual National Travel and Tourism Week.

“Travel and tourism is an important contributor to the economy right here in Kalamazoo and southwest Michigan,” said Greg Ayers, president of Discover Kalamazoo. “More than $400 million is spent annually by visitors who come to Kalamazoo County for a variety of reasons. The world-class attractions and numerous festivals and special events provide many opportunities for visitors to discover Kalamazoo.”

Crawlspace Theatre Productions is bringing Kalamazoo the best imaginable event to kick off the festival season. It's the Fourth Annual Kalamazoo Improv Festival.

This event features some of the finest comedic talent from Chicago - the improv center of the universe - along with Grand Rapids, Minneapolis, Denver, and Kalamazoo. Our small but formidable town will host favorite improvisers from past years along with some new faces.

Kalamazoo Mayor Bobby Hopewell will be the guest of honor for Thursday night's VIP Show. Friday and Saturday nights will be jammed with incredible improv talent that will take your suggestions and create hilarious stories and characters on the spot. Local rock group Fishlips will be performing before each show to make sure the fun never stops.