A free summer concert? Yes, please! Mark your calendar and make plans to attend an outdoor concert featuring Cabildo, taking place at 5:30 PM on Tuesday, June 7 at our Kelloggsville Branch, located at 4787 Division Ave S. in Grand Rapids. Cabildo is a West Michigan based alternative Latin rock collective that delivers a unique…
Get to Know KDL: Anna From Walker
Meet Anna, a Branch Librarian at our Walker Branch. She started working for KDL in February and just graduated with her Master's in Library Science in May. She's excited for Summer Wonder, which kicks off on June 1. Let's get to know Anna a little bit more. The best book I’ve ever read is... People…
Books That Can Help Parents Talk to Their Kids About Tragedy
After the devastating event that took place in Uvalde, Texas this week, many parents are looking for books that can help them discuss tragedy with their children and provide comfort. Here are some that we recommend: The Rabbit Listened by Cori Doerrfeld Come With Me by Holly M. McGhee After the Fall by Dan Santat…
Three Generations of KDL Employees
KDL is a great place to work. Just ask these lovely ladies.... a grandma/mother/daughter trio. Each one is a current or former KDL employee. Three generations of KDL staffers in one family! Betty is the grandma. She was a page at the Grandville Branch from 1994 to 1998. She loved the people, the flexible schedule…
Summer Wonder: Pre-Register Now!
You are invited to pre-register for Summer Wonder! Our summer program includes a special 30-day reading challenge, programs and prizes. It is free for all ages.Summer Wonder kicks off on June 1 and goes through August 13.Each completer will receive a special prize plus an entry into a drawing for one of sixteen $250 Meijer gift cards…
Would That Dragon Be a Good Librarian?
Enjoy this fun listicle, created by Rebecca Reitemeier, a Shelver at our Cascade Twp. Branch. Find out which famous dragons would make good librarians! 1. Smaug (The Hobbit): Huge collection, but never lets anyone check anything out. 0/10 2. Haku (Spirited Away): Helpful, knowledgeable about job opportunities, assists with journey of self discovery. 10/10 3…
Stump the Librarian Episode 20 – Puppets In the Blue Skies
It’s the season finale of Stump the Librarian... the podcast where YOU the listener, attempt to Stump Librarians Courtnei and Emily, with a little help from the librarian-behind-the-computer, Jill. Tune in this week to hear why the sky is so blue, how TVs work and who were some of the oldest known puppeteers in Michigan…
2022 Summer Wonder Prize Book Options
We're proud and excited to foster a love of reading for people of all ages and reading interests. Because reading interests vary so widely, we're offering a huge array of prize book options, with more than 180 titles. KDL Branches will not have the entire prize collection of 180+ titles, but will have about eight…
Check Out Our New App!
Big news! We are pleased to launch the KDL App, which makes common library tasks faster and easier. Download it today from the Apple App Store or Google Play. The app keeps you logged in, making it faster to view your holds, due dates, local events and more. You'll now have a digital library card…
Local Author Spotlight: Meet Terri DeBoer
By Leigh Verburg, Branch Librarian at the Comstock Park Branch Terri DeBoer is a meteorologist for WOOD-TV, wife, mother of three and local author. She has been in television news since 1986, beginning as a News Reporter and moving into weather in the 90’s. DeBoer was the first woman in the state of Michigan to…
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