By Ethan Gough, KCTFF Winner The Kent County Teen Film Festival has meant a lot to me over the years. I’ve gotten so much joy out of having my work included in the yearly line up, and even more satisfaction out of watching all of the other entries. I feel that this generation has…
Puppet Power @ KDL!
Puppets help us engage with, teach and entertain our young patrons. They also bring about a lot of joy and laughter! Watch the puppets in action! Wimee Moby Curi Why do we use puppets? “Puppets are another way to speak in third person. I remember the first time I brought a puppet to…
Stump the Librarian: To Great Heights (Not By Flying)
Your friendly neighborhood librarians are back at it, answering questions from listeners, like you, in episode 14 – To Great Heights (Not By Flying). In this episode, our librarians, Courtnei & Emily, with a little help from the librarian behind the screen, Jill, answer questions about the tallest building, how hearing works and if humans…
Indoor Programming Resumes!
We are so excited that our pause on indoor programming is almost complete. We will resume indoor programs on February 28! We are so excited to welcome you back to storytimes, craft programs, book sales and more. We do strongly encourage attendees to wear masks. Visit kdl.org/events to learn about all the exciting programs we…
Local Author Spotlight: Alexandria Piette
I am a twenty-two-year-old self-published author and student. I am currently attending Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) for Human Services/Pre-Social Work, but prior to beginning my college education, I wanted to bring my stories into the world, which introduced my project, The Blazing Heart of a Moonlight Arsonist. The Blazing Heart of a Moonlight Arsonist…
Cultivating a Sustainability Mindset
By Aimée, KDL Green Team It is pivotal that we take action to shape our lives and world to be environmentally sustainable in this time of rampant climate change, but to truly develop long-term solutions, we must cultivate a sustainability mindset. In short, you must think before you act. When your thoughts become second-nature, making…
Calling All Teen Poets
We are currently accepting entries to our annual Write Michigan Teen Poetry Contest, open to teens in grades 6-12 living in Kent County. This is a great opportunity for teens to share their writing and win a cool prize. Teens are encouraged to submit up to two poems by April 4 at midnight to be…
Congratulations Write Michigan Winners!
Kent District Library, Hancock School Public Library, Traverse Area District Library, Canton Public Library and Schuler Books announce the winners of the tenth annual Write Michigan Short Story Contest. Almost 1,200 writers from across the state entered the contest in four categories —266 adults, 553 teens, 309 youth and 62 Spanish writers (12 and younger)…
Stump the Librarian: Flying Paper Airplanes to the Moon
On Episode 13, join Courtnei, Emily and Jill as they tackle the tough questions sent in by YOU, the listener. Have you ever wondered why your hair is curly or straight? Have you wondered if you could throw a paper plane all the way to the moon? Join us as we discover how far a paper airplane can fly, the name…
Let’s Celebrate the Amy Van Andel Library & Community Center!
The Amy Van Andel Library & Community Center (ADA) is one year old! And what a wonderful year it has been. Facts and figures (2021)... 62,793 total visitors (205 visitors per day on average) 121,246 items checked out (physical items only, doesn't count renewals). The average patron checked out 5 items per visit. The total retail value of all…
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