With the Broadway production of To Kill a Mockingbird coming to Grand Rapids, there is a wealth of reading, listening and watching materials to help you get the most from your visit to the stage production. But the most important thing to do is to get your tickets now, before they sell out! To Kill…
Get to Know Author Kevin Wilson
By Angela Deckard and Shelby Toren, Branch Librarians Ann Patchett is coming to visit, and she is bringing her friend and fellow author Kevin Wilson along! Ann and Kevin have been friends since 2002 when Kevin was an audience member at a sparsely attended event following the release of Ann’s book Bel Canto. They connected over their shared love of reading and writing, and Kevin notes…
Programs Celebrating Black History Month
Join us in celebrating Black History Month with the following programs. Click on the links for dates, times and locations. Stories of the Underground Railroad Told Through Quilting Discover the history of the Underground Railroad told through quilts. Learn about the people, places and codes used while escaping. See quilts by Erica Millbrooks. Quilt Learning…
Stump the Librarian: Pizza Stomach
It’s time for another exciting episode of Stump the Librarian. Jill takes on idioms and explains why we say “break a leg” to actors. The reason may surprise you. Liz’s fact of the day is about the gentle giraffe and it’s a real humdinger. Liz fields a question about a cow’s stomach and discovers which…
Check Out This Cool Children’s Book App!
With these frigid temperatures, your little ones may be cooped up inside. Now would be a great time to check out iVOX! iVOX is a children’s book app which uses the latest in storytelling technology to delight and engage curious young minds. Children ages 2-10 can follow along with a story while interacting with its…
KDL Receives Special Proclamation
KDL kicked off a week-long celebration honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with an event featuring Documentary Film Producer and University of Kansas professor Dr. Randal Jelks who provided a moving narrative on the highlights from his book Letters to Martin. At the event, KDL received the following proclamation, signed…
Retro Arcade Games and Mini Golf at the Library!
The library is many different things for many different people, and at two KDL branches, it will soon become a mini golf course and retro arcade! At the Friday events, people can enjoy a special after-hours event with retro arcade games, mini golf and more. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Then on Saturday…
Twelve New Uses for Your Let It Snow Mug
By Josh Mosey, Digital Marketing Strategist For those of you who have been participating in Let It Snow for a while, you might be thinking to yourself, “Do I really need another mug?” Or maybe you want the mug, but your significant other has helpfully pointed out that the mug cupboard is full. Fear not…
Stump the Librarian: Animal Toolbox
Have you listened to KDL’s podcast, Stump the Librarian? This super fun podcast is hosted by two KDL librarians, Liz and Jill. Together they answer questions from listeners about all kinds of fun things. This is a family-friendly podcast that adults and elementary school children can enjoy together. This week, discover why the seasons change…
Our CORE Collections Have Been Updated!
Our CORE Collections now feature new titles! These collections, available at all KDL branches, consist of 100 of the top circulating, perennially popular titles KDL has to offer. No holds are allowed, so you are practically guaranteed to find a good read. These titles were hand-picked by our staff, and we think you’ll love them…
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