A historian, a Christian novelist, a Native American horror writer and a 1968 World Series baseball star walked into a library event... Does this sound like an unlikely gathering? It’s exactly who you’ll meet and hear from at the 2023 Literary Libations fundraiser for Kent District Library on Tuesday, September 19. You’re invited to this…
Get to Know KDL: Kelloggsville Branch
By Cameron Holmes, Branch Librarian You probably know that Kent District Library (KDL) has multiple branches located throughout Kent County. But did you know that KDL has a branch located inside of a high school? Well, it’s true! The Kelloggsville Branch, one of KDL’s twenty branches, can be found inside Kelloggsville High School. A community…
Walk Along, Read Along with StoryWalk®
Are you looking for an opportunity to get out and enjoy our beautiful Kent County Parks with your family? Check out our StoryWalks, available at three local parks. StoryWalk® encourages kids (and adults!) to enjoy reading and the outdoors at the same time. Walk along, read along... just follow the signs! A StoryWalk is available…
Stump the Librarian Season Finale: Old Stuff and Expensive Stuff
Join Jill and Liz for the final episode of season three of KDL’s podcast, Stump the Librarian. In this episode, we answer a listener’s question about why we like being librarians. We also tackle a question about the oldest person ever living and talk trivia about other organisms with long lives. After a quick fact…
Kent District Library and Kent County Parks Team Up to Present “Find Curi”
As part of our Summer Wonder program, we have teamed up with Kent County Parks to present “Find Curi!” Go on an outdoor scavenger hunt through local parks to find Curi, KDL’s Summer Wonder mascot. Find Curi is a fun opportunity to get outdoors and explore and learn this summer! Use clues to find Curi…
Letter from Lance: Read with Us this Summer
We made it to summer, and that means Summer Wonder is back! We invite you to read, learn and explore with us. Don’t miss out on all the fun and prizes! We all know that summer reading is especially important for children. It builds on academic progress and can prevent kids from losing educational ground…
Free Lunches at the Library
School is officially out for the Summer! While you'll probably start missing some of your friends and recess, there's one thing you don't have to miss: LUNCH! We have partnered with Feeding America of West Michigan to provide meals at 15 KDL branches and the Bookmobile. Lunches for students ages 2-18 (or up to age…
Stump the Librarian: Don’t Eat Fireflies!
Why, hello there! Jill and Liz from KDL’s Stump the Librarian podcast are here to answer your challenging questions. In this episode, Jill tackles the question of whether or not fish get thirsty. You’ll want to have a cool beverage nearby. Liz stays up late to investigate the fascinating lives of fireflies --blinking bright in…
Summer Saturday Programs
You asked, we answered! We know that not all families can attend our weekday programs due to work schedules or other conflicts. These programs are for you... and anyone else who wants to enjoy some weekend fun. Critter Barn Critter Barn's Traveling Farm will feature hands-on fun, entertainment and education. Wyoming Branch Saturday, June 10, 10:00 to…
Meet the Artist | Anthony Carpenter
Have you ever wondered who creates the amazing artwork on KDL's magazines and Summer Wonder materials? Well, meet Anthony Carpenter, the artist behind the Summer Wonder Guidebook (available now at a branch near you!). There's so much to see on this cover! The more you look at it, the more you'll discover. What can you…
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