Schools & Libraries
**Kalamazoo Public Library Services Agreement Extended**
The Township has extended its partnership with the Kalamazoo Public Library (KPL) to continue offering basic library services for eligible residents from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028. This agreement applies to Township residents living within the Mattawan School District and the Schoolcraft School District, who do not have a dedicated library millage. Eligible residents will continue to have access to basic services, with the option to purchase a KPL digital services card at half the non-resident rate, providing full access to KPL’s digital resources and platforms. These services are available only to residents within the defined service area covered under the Township’s agreement with KPL.
Four Award-Winning School Districts
Texas Township is home to four different award-winning school districts that serve the educational need of our residents. Additionally, we are also home to Kalamazoo Valley Community College, one of the area’s largest community colleges. To determine which school district you are in, please call the Township Office at 269-375-1591. The school district you reside in also impacts which library you have access to.
Kalamazoo Public Schools | Kalamazoo Public Library
Residents of the Kalamazoo School District (Voting Precinct Number 3) have access to the Kalamazoo Public Library. This service is included in the library millage that residents of the Kalamazoo School District pay in their Winter taxes.
The Kalamazoo Public Library is located at:
315 N Rose Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Learn more at Kalamazoo Public Library site.
Mattawan Consolidated Schools | Van Buren District Library
Residents who live in the Mattawan Consolidated School District (Voting Precincts Number 1, 2 and 6) do not pay a library millage, and as such, do not have access to the Van Buren District Libraries. Texas Township has chosen not to pursue a library millage for this service, as a millage for library service is actually much higher than the cost of annual library membership. Anyone, regardless of which precinct they reside, is able to purchase a membership to the Van Buren District Library.
Learn more at Van Buren District Library.
Schoolcraft Community Schools | Schoolcraft Community Library
Residents who live in the Schoolcraft Community Schools District (The Southern portion of Voting Precinct Number 5) are able to purchase a annual pass for the Schoolcraft Community Library. Schoolcraft Community Schools doesn't have a library millage, and as such, the residents are required to purchase an annual pass.
The Schoolcraft Community Library is located at:
330 N Centre Street
Schoolcraft, MI 49087
Learn more at Schoolcraft Community Library site.
Portage Public Schools | Portage Public Library
Residents who live in the Portage School District (Voting Precinct Number 4 and part of Number 5) have access to the Portage Public Library. This Portage Public Library service is included in the library millage that residents of the Portage School District pay in their Winter taxes.
The Portage Public Library is located at:
300 Library Lane
Portage, MI 49002
Learn more at Portage Public Library Site.