Kyle Watson, an East Grand Rapids resident and a Director of the Friends of the East Grand Rapids Library, met artist Reb Roberts while walking dogs during the COVID lockdown. Watson had been a longtime fan of Robert's folk art and the positive community messaging it brings; they quickly became friends. He approached Roberts about…
Write Michigan Days of Learning
We will be kicking off our Write Michigan Short Story Contest on September 1. We hope you'll consider submitting a story. We also hope you'll make plans to attend one of our Write Michigan Days of Learning. Attend any of these programs for writing tips and tricks and to get your creative juices flowing. Saturday…
KDL Introduces New Phone Interpreting Service
Kent District Library now offers live phone interpreting services in more than 200 languages, ensuring greater access to its collections, programs and services. Through the new over-the-phone service, patrons who speak languages other than English are now able to connect with KDL staff members. According to the U.S. Census, 8.6% of the population of Kent…
Books to Help You Become an Effective Leader
We are so excited for our upcoming Literary Libations Gala, and we are so grateful that IP Consulting is sponsoring the event this year. Not only were they gracious enough to support our upcoming fundraiser, but they also shared some of their favorite books on leadership. Check out these titles to help you become a…
Summer Wonder Ends on August 12
It is sad to say, but Summer Wonder is coming to a close. The last day to turn in your reading log or track your participation through Beanstack is Saturday, August 12.If you have completed the 30-Day Challenge, don't forget to pick up your prize from your home library branch.We've had so much fun finding Curi, enjoying jugglers, watching magic…
Celebrating Sandy’s 37 Years at KDL
On August 11, the amazing Sandy Graham, Regional Manager at the Alto and Englehardt (Lowell) Branches, will retire from KDL after 37 years of dedicated service. We can hardly imagine KDL without her and are so grateful for the impact she has had on the entire KDL community. Sandy is fun, kind, smart and dedicated..…
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