You are invited to warm your home and brighten your holiday season through Tinsel, Trees & Treasures, sponsored by DTE Energy & DTE Energy Foundation. Ten beautiful, themed holiday trees will be displayed during Christmas at the Commons at the Grandville Branch from 5:00-8:30 PM on Saturday, December 3 for the silent auction. Place your bid on a…
Stump the Librarian is Back!
We’re BAAAAAAACCCCKKKK!! Stump the Librarian is back for the third season! Join Courtnei and Jill as we discuss gravity and growing and why Emily isn’t with us for our season opener. Have you ever wondered how far you would have to travel from the earth before you lose gravity? Wonder no more! Listen as Courtnei explains…
Shop KDL: Black Friday Sale
It's time for a great deal on bookish swag for library lovers! We just added new pins, stickers, earrings and socks to Shop KDL. From now until Nov. 29, you can get it all at a discount.Simply use the coupon code BF10OFF at checkout to get 10% off your whole purchase. And remember, all proceeds support the programs and…
Write Michigan: There’s Still Time!
The Write Michigan deadline is quickly approaching! All stories must be submitted by November 30. Don't miss out on this awesome opportunity to get published and win up to $500. And don't forget that we have a separate Spanish-language prize in each age group. If you can submit a story in Spanish, you'll certainly want…
Help Us Out by Reading Stories!
If you would enjoy reading stories from budding writers, we need your help. Sign up to be a Write Michigan Volunteer Reviewer. The success of the Write Michigan Short Story Contest would be impossible without volunteers to review those stories. Every story submitted to the contest gets read and reviewed at least twice by volunteers…
Enjoy the Process
By Ty Papke, Branch Outreach and Programming Specialist As temperatures drop outside, many of us begin our endless pursuit of indoor activities to keep our children entertained and engaged without plopping them in front of a screen all day. While they may not be as physically active as during the summer months, we can strive…
Staff Story: Step Right Up!
You may have noticed that each of our branches now features a prize wheel. When someone signs up for a library card, they can spin the wheel and win a fun prize like a sticker, reading light or personalized book recommendation. Karen, a staff member from our Wyoming Branch, shared this sweet story. There was…
Branches Closed for In-Service Staff Training Days
The following KDL locations are closed Tuesday, Nov. 8 while our staff gather for an in-service training day: Amy Van Andel Library in Ada, Comstock Park, East Grand Rapids and Plainfield. All other locations are open for their regular hours. The other KDL branches will be closed Friday, Nov. 11 for staff in-service training: Alpine…
Write Michigan: What People are Saying
The Write Michigan competition meant so much to Elijah and our whole family. He loves to write and winning the Judges’ Choice award was such an encouragement to him. The monetary award made it feel very official, and as a result, he opened his first bank account. He is a reserved and quiet student, and…
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