Kalamazoo Public Library - Eastwood Branch
🏢 Kalamazoo Public Library · KALAMAZOO, Michigan
Kalamazoo Public Library - Eastwood Branch
The Eastwood Branch on Gayle Avenue has anchored library services on Kalamazoo's east side since 1912, with the current building completed in 1996 providing modern collections and evening hours to the surrounding neighborhood.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays.
📍 Location & Contact
Address: 1112 Gayle Avenue, KALAMAZOO, MI 49048
Phone: 2695537810
Website: kpl.gov
📖 About Kalamazoo Public Library - Eastwood Branch
<p>The Eastwood Branch of Kalamazoo Public Library traces its roots to 1912, making it one of the system's oldest branch locations. The current building on Gayle Avenue on Kalamazoo's east side was completed in 1996, replacing the original structure with a modern facility suited to the neighborhood's needs. As part of a system that received the American Library Association's Library of the Year award in 2002 and the State Librarian's Citation of Excellence in 2012, the Eastwood Branch offers circulating books, DVDs, and digital media alongside public computers and free Wi-Fi. All KPL cardholders also have free access to Libby for eBooks and audiobooks and to Michigan eLibrary (MeL) for statewide research databases.</p>
⭐ What makes this branch special
- Branch history stretching back to 1912 on Kalamazoo's east side
- Current building completed 1996
- Evening hours Monday (open until 8:00 PM)
- Free public computers, Wi-Fi, and MeL statewide database access
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Eastwood Branch first established?
The Eastwood Branch was established in 1912, making it one of the longest-running library locations on Kalamazoo's east side. The current building at 1112 Gayle Avenue was completed in 1996.
Does the Eastwood Branch have extended evening hours?
Yes. The Eastwood Branch is open until 8:00 PM on Mondays. Tuesday and Wednesday hours run to 6:00 PM, Thursday to 6:00 PM, Friday to 5:00 PM, and Saturday to 2:00 PM. It is closed Sundays.
✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.