Calling all local musicians! We are now accepting submissions to KDL Vibes, our streaming platform that features music from West Michigan musicians. KDL Vibes offers an online collection that showcases and shares current local music for free. Musicians who would like to have their music selected to be featured in the collection are invited to…
Gap Millage Funding Proposal
A Message from our Executive Director We will be back on the election ballot Aug. 6 – this time to ask voters to consider a one-year nonrenewable millage to bridge a funding gap in 2025. Our Executive Director Lance Werner shares more on what you need to know. Gap Funding. Same Rate. No Overlap. The average homeowner…
Summer Wonder: There’s Still Time
Summer is flying by, but there is still plenty of time to sign up for and complete Summer Wonder, KDL's 30-day challenge. Participate by picking up a Summer Wonder tracking log at any KDL branch or signing up online at kdl.beanstack.org. It’s free and includes reading, adventures and prizes for all ages. KDL is the…
Teens Just Wanna Have Fun
We didn't forget about the teens when planning summer fun at the library! Check out this awesome program line-up. Please click on program titles for dates, times and locations. Space is limited for these programs; first come, first served. Doors open 15 minutes before the program begins and you may save one seat for a…
KDL Vibes Fest Performer Spotlight: Rabbit Fur
There's no better way to enjoy summer than with a music festival featuring your favorite West Michigan artists from the KDL Vibes collection. Vibes Fest will include daily concerts at KDL's Cascade Twp. Branch August 5-9, and the event will culminate with an all-day music extravaganza on August 10. Rabbit Fur will be performing on Saturday…
Meet the Artist | Tim Kleyn
Have you ever wondered who creates the amazing artwork on KDL's magazines? Well, meet Tim Kleyn, the artist behind the summer 2024 edition of Kaleidoscope. Tim really captured, "Taking the library on the road," didn't he? What can you tell us about yourself? Hi! I'm an author, illustrator and designer based in Grand Rapids. I'm happily…
Saturday Programs
You loved being able to attend library programs on Saturdays last summer, so this year we’re bringing them back! Our Saturday programs are better than ever, with more options at more branches to keep the library fun going all summer long. Cameron Zvara Join us for FUN with Comedy Magician & Entertainer Cameron Zvara! Cameron’s…
Summer at KDL: Why Summer Learning Matters
By Julie Ralston | Branch Outreach and Programming Specialist Growing up in West Michigan, summertime for me meant visiting my local KDL branch. As a “future librarian,” I loved wandering around the stacks, finding new books and movies, and attending summer events at the library. I vividly remember participating in the annual summer reading program…
Get to Know KDL: Yuko from the Service Center
Yuko is the Cataloging Paraprofessional at KDL, and she does an awesome job of maintaining our bibliographic records. Let's get to know Yuko a little bit better. My hero is.... Ludwig van Beethoven. If I had a day all to myself, I would spend my time... Binge watching British TV shows while cuddling with my…
KDL Vibes Fest Performer Spotlight: Aaron Wright
There's no better way to enjoy summer than with a music festival featuring your favorite West Michigan artists from the KDL Vibes collection. Vibes Fest will include daily concerts at KDL's Cascade Twp. Branch August 5-9, and the event will culminate with an all-day music extravaganza on August 10. Singer-Songwriter Aaron James Wright will be performing…
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