You have two opportunities to enjoy Native American Dancers this week! Reg Pettibone, a full-blooded Woodland Native American from the Ho-Chunk Nation, along with his wife Marca, from the Paiute Nation, present a unique and engaging cultural performance that amazes, entertains and educates. Reg, also a champion powwow dancer, draws on his traditional upbringing to provide…
New Sensory Storytime Videos Have Dropped
Our Sensory Storytime page is full of new content! Stop by to enjoy some storytime fun with Miss Sara, Miss Liz, Miss Brittany and Miss Abby. Designed for children that may need extra sensory support, Sensory Storytime combines traditional storytime components with sensory elements to enhance the experience… all from the comfort of your own…
Local Author Spotlight: Geert Heetebrij
By Geert Heetebrij I am a screenwriter, filmmaker and film professor at Calvin University. The Undergrounds started as a screenplay before it became a graphic novel. And before it was a screenplay, it started as a bedtime story for my four kids --here's a short video to the backstory of The Undergrounds. The inspiration for…
A Short Story: “Hats Off” to the Library
The Englehardt Branch of KDL is beautifully situated on the east bank of the Flat River. Recently, a pair of patrons came in with an unusual request. One of them had dropped their bucket hat in the river and needed a stick or something to get it out. Our resourceful librarian extraordinaire, Maddie, handed them…
The Summer Wonder Prize Book Hand-Off
By Kris Vogelar, Branch Outreach and Program Specialist One of the most satisfying experiences of Summer Wonder for staff is when we get to collect the many 30-Day Challenge completer tickets from kids and congratulate them for reaching their goal — a familiar refrain that never gets old. What better way to reward their efforts…
Come Cool Off at KDL!
It's going to be another hot one! We invite you to come cool off at any one of our 20 air-conditioned branches. Come relax, read, attend a program, work or just hang out. We hope to see you soon…
Top Eight Reasons Libraries Are Worth the Drive
With people being more selective about the places they're willing to drive, here are eight reasons why your local library should be included on your next trip into town. 1. Free Programs for the Whole Family - Entertainment for a family of four isn't cheap. Tickets for musical events, magic shows and other performances can be…
Local Author Spotlight: Susie Finkbeiner
By Leigh Verburg, Branch Librarian, Comstock Park Branch Susie Finkbeiner is a local author of historical and general fiction, as well as a wife and mother. Many of her books can be found in KDL's inspirational and local sections. She is also included in the 2021 Write Michigan Anthology. Susie’s latest book, The Nature of…
Teens, Enjoy Some Dragon Ball Food!
Teens, don't miss out on Dragon Ball Food, coming to several KDL branches this summer. Discover the fun and exciting food-based names of Dragon Ball, the world's most-recognized Japanese cartoon and comic. Dragon Ball scholar and local East Grand Rapids author Derek Padula will entertain with the silly and easy-to-understand names of Dragon Ball's main characters, places…
Gather 2 Grow: Lunches at the Library
Kent District Library is pleased to partner with Feeding America of West Michigan to present Gather 2 Grow: Lunches at the Library, a summer food program at 15 KDL branches and the Bookmobile. Anyone 18 years old and younger (or up to age 26 with different mental or physical abilities) can come and pick up…
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