By Jaci Cooper | Director of Projects and Planning EmpowerU is a special needs transition program overseen by the Kent Intermediate School District (KISD) for adults ages 18-26 who have already gone through high school. Their mission statement is: “In partnership with our community, [EmpowerU] provides specialized instruction and opportunities specific to employment and independent…
Literary Easter Eggs in Tom Lake
By Angela Deckard and Shelby Toren, Branch Librarians As a writer and a bookstore owner, it’s no surprise that Ann Patchett’s book Tom Lake is filled with literary references. We went through and compiled a list of all the literary Easter eggs found throughout the novel. If you are ready to immerse yourself in the world of Tom…
Stump the Librarian: 430 Million Hiccups!
Your friendly neighborhood librarians Jill & Liz are back to answer more of your questions. In today’s episode, Jill explains the beautiful colors we all see in sunsets, even from the International Space Station. Liz brings some UFO-shaped cloud trivia to you before tackling a startling case of hiccups. Eek! Finally, Jill gives a book…
Get to Know KDL: Josh from the Service Center
Meet Josh. As a member of the Marketing Communications Department, Josh is the voice of KDL through social media and email marketing. So, when you get an email from "Josh at Kent District Library," this is him. Let's get to know Josh a little more. As a child, I wanted to grow up to be..…
Top Five Reasons KDL Book Clubs Are So Awesome
By Angela Deckard | Branch Librarian There are many benefits to joining a book club. Did you know that nearly every KDL branch offers at least one book club? Not sure if a book club is right for you? Keep reading to find out why you should consider joining one of KDL’s awesome book clubs…
See a Great Show, Help the Library
The Grand Rapids Symphony presents Black Panther in Concert at the DeVos Performance Hall. The shows will take place at 7:00 PM on Friday, Feb. 16 and at 2:00 PM on Saturday, Feb. 17. KDL receives 20% of the ticket sales purchased with the promo code "KDL" for these performances. Instructions to buy tickets: ONLINE…
Let It Snow: There’s Still Time!
Let It Snow ends Feb. 29, but you still have time to log your reading! Adults and teens (age 11+) who read or listen to six books earn a Let It Snow mug. Want more? Log four more titles and be automatically entered into our Power Reader drawing for a chance to win an Amazon…
Stump the Librarian: Slime Time!
This week’s Stump the Librarian podcast explores two fun animal questions from listeners, just like you! First, we tackle a question about animal vision. Does your pet see in black and white? Tune in to find out. Next, we are talking all things slimy with an interesting question about snail shells. Have you ever thought…
Libraries in North America
By Sara Proaño, Community Engagement Manager for KDL When I talk to newcomers about public libraries here in the United States, I often find myself explaining the service model and the way this institution is funded, because it is rare to find someone who has visited a similar place in Latin America. The library is…
Submit Your Poem Today
We are currently accepting entries to our annual Write Michigan Teen Poetry Contest, open to teens in grades 6-12 living or attending school in Kent County. This is a great opportunity for teens to share their writing and win a cool prize. Teens are encouraged to submit up to two poems by April 1 to…
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