By Susan Erhardt | Branch Outreach and Programming Specialist When you think of storytime at the library, do you picture children sitting in perfect rows, hands folded in their laps, attentively listening to someone reading a sedate story? If so, you are in for a delightful surprise when you attend one of KDL’s storytimes! We…
Expert Writing Advice: Constrained Writing Will Set You Free
By Josh Boers, Published Author and Write Michigan Judge (and Former Winner) Every author, except maybe Stephen King, gets intimidated by a blank page. It represents limitless possibilities. You could write about anything—literally anything. So how do you get started? Whenever I get stuck, I turn to constrained writing. Constrained writing refers to any literary…
Apply for boards, commissions and committees serving Kent County
The Kent County Board of Commissioners is seeking residents who are interested in serving the community through appointment on its boards, commissions and committees! There are over 40 opportunities to choose from, listed here. To apply, please visit the Kent County Board Appointments web page. Qualified residents may complete an online account and submit an…
Eavesdrop with Lance Werner and Meena Ariagno
Meena Ariagno sat down with Lance Werner, Kent District Library's Executive Director, to talk about how libraries are in the "people business." Lance's story starts at the beginning of his career, when he earned his Juris Doctor (JD) with the goal of a career in the FBI. While earning his JD, he also earned a…
Write Michigan: What People are Saying
"I first learned about Write Michigan through a friend who was participating. It sounded fun and I like writing, so I decided to submit. I never expected to be a Judge's Choice Winner! Overall, the experience has been so rewarding and just plain fun. I enjoyed writing my little short story and it was a…
Letter from Lance
At KDL, our mission is to further all people. We work hard to serve as a cornerstone for learning, connection and personal growth in many different ways. Our new Legendary Readers program will help children fall in love with reading and set their minds on a path to lifelong learning. People who attend our programs…
Community Spotlight: Puertas Abiertas
By Julieta Tornes, Programming Manager, Puertas Abiertas My name is Julieta Tornes, and my roots trace back to the picturesque coastal town of Cruz Grande in the state of Guerrero, Mexico. I was raised in the vibrant city of Acapulco, and I am the proud mother of five children—two daughters and three sons. Alongside my…
Literacy Champion Spotlight: Kristy McPherson-Leitz
KDL recently announced the recipients of the Literacy Champion Award, and Kristy Mcpherson-Leitz, a teacher at Kenowa Hills High School, was one of the winners. Her classroom library currently has over 1,800 books, and when she conducts one-on-one reading conferences with students at the end of the school year, many of them say that their…
Write Michigan Days of Learning
Attend any of these programs for writing tips and tricks and to get your creative juices flowing. All adults are welcome to attend, especially those submitting a story to our Write Michigan Short Story Contest. Saturday, Sept. 21 – Wyoming Branch Effective Platform Building for Novelists 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Building a platform means…
Join Us for Spanish Storytime
Did you know that KDL offers Spanish Storytime (Cuentos en Español)? This season, the program will take place on Wednesday mornings at 10:00 AM at our Comstock Park Branch. "Spanish Story Time fosters your child's love of books and develops their early literacy skills," said Branch Librarian Mikki Henry. "Join us for stories, rhymes, songs…
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