By Karen Small I have worked at KDL for 35 years. I am very proud of this organization, what it represents, and what we do in our communities. My mom has always been a huge reader and library user. She took us to the library when we could walk. I loved going and now…
Local Author Spotlight: Brett Allen
By Leigh Verburg, Branch Librarian Meet Brett Allen, a local author from Fremont, Michigan. His novel, Kilroy was Here, is a dark comedy based loosely on his 2009 deployment to Afghanistan as a Cavalry Officer with the Army's 10th Mountain Division. The story follow's Lieutenant Rye, a battle-hungry Cavalry Officer, through a year-long deployment…
Think Beyond the Books
By Johanna Boyle, Collection Development Librarian What do a tire inflator, a film converter and a radon detector all have in common? They are among the new items recently added to the KDL Beyond Books Collection! This collection, which already includes Nintendo Switch consoles, Go Pro® cameras, projectors and virtual reality kits, is designed to…
KDL Gives Back: Collecting Toiletries
As part of our KDL Gives Back program, we are currently accepting toiletry donations at all 20 KDL branches. These toiletries will support seasonal farm workers arriving in Kent County through the Sparta Area Migrant Resource Council. Donations accepted through March 31. Thank you in advance for your generosity…
Get to Know KDL: Adrianna from the Wyoming Branch
Meet Adrianna. She works at the Wyoming Branch as a Hybrid Librarian, so she gets to work with both teens and adults. Previously, she was a Youth Librarian at the Grandville Branch. She loves being able to be creative, especially with programs like Paint & Pop. Let's get to know her a little bit…
Letter from Lance: Grow With Us
Happy spring! New life is all around us. This season always makes me think about growth, and I would like to invite you to grow with us at KDL. GROW your own plants and food by participating in our Seed Library. GROW your reading list by checking out our Staff Picks. GROW your knowledge by…
KDL Director Inducted into the Ferris State University “Wall of Honor”
KDL staff members are committed to providing excellent library service, but they also have some big talents outside the library world. Our IT Director Kurt Stevens was recently inducted into Ferris State University's Wall of Honor. Kurt played basketball for FSU for four years, 1982-1986. He was captain of the team for three of those…
Stump the Librarian Episode 15 – Ew, That’s Gross
It’s the gross-out episode of Stump the Librarian podcast where we explore all things icky! Join librarians Courtnei and Emily, with a little help from the librarian behind the screen Jill as we answer questions from YOU, the listener. This week we are tackling the questions “Why does there have to be bugs?," “Why don’t…
Mr. Grumphrey Wants YOU to Vote in the 2022 Kent County Teen Film Festival
UPDATE: Voting has ended. But you can still watch the Film Festival event recording (part 1 and part 2). Thanks for voting! Our friend Mr. Gumphrey is here to invite you to watch some amazing films and help us crown the People's Choice winner for our Kent County Teen Film Festival. Don't miss out…
Kent District Library Accepting Submissions from Local Musicians for Vibes Music Streaming Collection
Calling all local musicians! Kent District Library is now accepting submissions to KDL Vibes, our new streaming platform that features music from West Michigan musicians. KDL Vibes is an online collection that showcases all the incredible music that can be found in West Michigan. Musicians who would like to have their music be considered for…
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