The conversation between Ann Patchett and Kevin Wilson at On the Same Page covered A LOT of ground while dropping a lot of author names and book titles. Here’s a click-and-go list: Authors Tommy Orange Clint Smith Kiley Reid Louise Erdrich Anna Quindlen Geraldine Brooks Billy Collins Kate Dicamillo Harlan Coben Margaret Atwood Books New…
Congratulations Teen Poetry Contest Winners!
The Write Michigan Teen Poetry Contest received 143 entries this year, and we were so impressed by the level of talent on display! KDL would like to thank all our teen poets – it takes courage to share your art with strangers, and we are honored by your participation. Congrats to the winners, who will each…
Read Like Ann Patchett & Kevin Wilson
By Angela Deckard and Shelby Toren, Branch Librarians The big, sold-out On the Same Page event is almost here! On April 24, Ann Patchett and Kevin Wilson will be taking the stage at the Covenant Fine Arts Center at Calvin University. You may be reading Ann Patchett and Kevin Wilson’s books already, but here are…
Meeting Famous Authors 101: Eight Tips for a Smooth Encounter
By Josh Mosey | Digital Marketing Strategist When preparing to interact with literary greatness, you don’t want to go in unprepared. Although there’s a solid chance that a famous author is just as weird and nervous as you, there’s no reason to make things awkward. Bring a Sidekick – Share your nervousness with a friend…
We Love Our Volunteers!
Hello Friends, April is a celebration of energy, time and appreciation, which is why we especially acknowledge our volunteers during National Volunteer Appreciation Week, taking place April 21-27. From January to March, KDL volunteers have recorded 659 hours through the work of 48 individuals. With the seed library prep work behind us, summer teen crew…
Stump the Librarian: Just My Luck!
Good day! In today’s Stump the Librarian podcast, Jill explores why ladybugs and four-leaf clovers are lucky. What items do you think are lucky? Liz shares an amazing book about maps for all our cartophiles. She also gets the skinny on tastebuds. How many tastebuds do you think you have? Finally, Jill recommends several heartwarming…
Learn More About National Child Abuse Prevention Month
By Kate Lange | Development & Communications Director, Children's Advocacy Center of Kent County During April, Kent District Library joins the Children’s Advocacy Center of Kent County in recognizing National Child Abuse Prevention Month, underscoring the critical need for awareness and community involvement in preventing child sexual abuse. The statistics surrounding child sexual abuse are…
Recycle Your Solar Eclipse Glasses
We hope you enjoyed the solar eclipse! We would like to help you put your solar eclipse glasses to good use. Our East Grand Rapids Branch is organizing a recycling opportunity. There is a collection bin at the East Grand Rapids Branch, or you can drop off your glasses at any KDL branch and they…
Stump the Librarian: Color Conundrum
Do you need some road trip entertainment? Check out KDL’s Stump the Librarian podcast for some family fun! In this crazy episode, Liz and Jill discuss which toys they would hang out with if they shrunk to the size of toys. They also answer questions from you, the listener. This is a very colorful episode…
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