February is Black History Month and Kent District Library is celebrating with two informative and interesting programs. We hope to see you there! Race, Riot and Reconciliation: The Uprising of 1967 Did the City of Grand Rapids accurately address the root causes of the unrest, or are the same mistakes still being made today? What…
February Author Talks
Want to get to know your favorite authors even more? Check out KDL Author Talks, online conversations in which authors of interesting, popular, informative and compelling books share more about their work, their writing process, the things that inspire them and more. These conversations are led by passionate readers from the Library Speakers Consortium, and…
Stump the Librarian: Magnificent Memory
Welcome to KDL’s very own podcast, just for kids & their families. In today’s episode, Jill walks us through the wonderful world of paper recycling and asks an expert (which Liz is not!) what exactly can be recycled. The answers may surprise you! Librarian Monica from the East Grand Rapids & Ada branches pops by…
Behind the Scenes of Martyr! and Wandering Stars
We hope you are getting excited for our second annual On the Same Page event, featuring authors Tommy Orange and Kaveh Akbar! If you haven’t gotten your hands on the featured titles, Marytr! by Kaveh Akbar and Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange, many branches have copies on shelf right now. You can check your local branch or place a…
Expand Your Mind: The Joy of Reading Across Genres
By Josh Mosey | Digital Marketing Strategist Think about the books you read. Do they mostly fall into a single genre? Are there genres of books you’ve never tried before? Wander around the library and you’ll see sections for Fiction, Nonfiction, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Mystery, Romance, Horror, Inspirational and more. Can you honestly say that you’ve read…
Breaking Barriers: Finding Dyslexic-Friendly Books for Kids
By Shelley Roossien, Accessibility and Inclusion Specialist At Kent District Library, we are committed to making reading accessible and enjoyable for all children, including those with dyslexia. Unfortunately, finding reading materials that are dyslexic-friendly can be a challenge, even for experienced librarians. We gathered some helpful tips and tricks to help you find these books…
Honoring the Life and Legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.: A Weeklong Celebration
Please join Kent District Library the week of Jan. 20 for a series of powerful reflections and action that support the legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. in an inspiring way. Just Mercy Movie Event Together with your library community, view Just Mercy, a powerful drama based on the true story of a…
Write Michigan Semi-Finalists Announced
Kent District Library, Schuler Books, Traverse Area District Library and Bayliss Public Library are proud to announce the semi-finalists in the thirteenth annual Write Michigan Short Story Contest. Over 1,000 Michigan writers from all over the state entered the contest. Winners will be chosen by public voting at www.writemichigan.org through January 31 for the $250 Readers’ Choice…
Stump the Librarian: The Vertebrate of the Year
This week on Stump the Librarian, KDL’s very own family podcast, Jill and Liz talk all things school bus. Listener, do you ride a school bus? Have you ever been on a school bus? Why do you think the school bus is yellow? Tune in to find out. Next, our hosts get curious about naked…
Read Like a Librarian: The Best Books We Have Ever Read
For KDL librarians, books are more than a career—they’re a passion, a refuge and a lifelong love. Every librarian has that one book, the one that sparked their imagination, challenged their thinking or left an indelible mark on their heart. In this post, KDL librarians share the best book they have ever read. Place a…
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