There were 159 amazing photos submitted to this year's Teen Photo Challenge. We were so impressed by the talent displayed by the teens in our county! Congratulations to our winners and a big thank you to our guest judges, Ashlee McGreevy, Josh Mosey and Paige Young. Category: Exploration of Texture (judged by Ashlee McGreevy) Judge's…
Get to Know KDL: Liz from the Amy Van Andel Library
Meet Liz! She's a youth-focused Branch Librarian and has been with KDL for 15 years. She calls the Ada Branch her home now, but she has worked at Plainfield, Gaines Twp. and the Service Center! She wrangles storytimes, hosts youth programs, visits schools and talks books with everyone! "I believe I have the best job…
Calling All Teachers!
We would like for your students to be made aware of the Write Michigan Short Story Contest, open to writers of all ages across the state of Michigan. Check out this press release for details. Would you be willing to share the information with your students? To make this easy for you, we have created a Teacher Toolkit…
Stump the Librarian: Hamster Pockets
Join Jill and Liz as they answer questions from you, the listener! You can find our family podcast, Stump the Librarian, anywhere you listen to podcasts. Follow us on your app of choice so you never miss an episode. This week we are answering a top of the pod question about our pets. Meet them here…
From Designer to Tour Guide: Exploring the Heart of Kent District Library
By Brad Baker, Creative Services Coordinator When asked, "So, what do you do?" while playing sand volleyball next to the Kentwood (Richard L. Root) Branch on a sweltering Sunday afternoon this summer, I replied, "I’m the designer for Kent District Library." Nicole, one of the players, lit up. "Oh, really? My 11-year-old wants to be…
Write Michigan: What People are Saying
"I entered the Write Michigan Short Story Contest for the first time this year in order to hold myself accountable to finishing a story. I’m so glad I did! I love seeing my writing on the shelf at the library and at Schuler Books. (I’m also proud to be a Newbery Honor-adjacent author, published in…
We’re Thankful for the 2025 KDL Pet Calendar Sponsors!
Kent District Library is thrilled to feature the sponsors for its 2025 Pet Calendar: Mitten Animal Clinic, Beer City Dog Biscuits and Pet Supplies Plus locations across West Michigan. These organizations not only support the library's mission but also make significant contributions to the community. Let's take a closer look at each sponsor. Beer City…
Gather 2 Grow Success
Six years ago, KDL began partnering with Feeding America West Michigan to provide lunches for school-aged children during the summer months at four branches. Today, that partnership includes 15 KDL branches and the Bookmobile. We served over 23,000 lunches this year! We are so honored to be a trusted community partner. Being able to meet…
Community, Mental Health and KDL
By Amber Elder on behalf of KDL's EDI Workgroup October 10 is World Mental Health Day, and its objective, according to the World Health Organization, “is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health” (Source). One way to help support your mental health is…
Literacy Champion Spotlight: Robin Trocinski
KDL recently announced the recipients of the Literacy Champion Award, and Robin Trocinski, a preschool teacher at Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center, was one of the winners. Trocinski strives to create a strong foundation for literacy in the Early Childhood years. She immerses her students in literature and the building-block skills needed to learn to…
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