By Audrey Barker, Branch Librarian One of the unknowns when becoming a parent or grandparent is how to find your community. As communities evolve in this ever-changing world, the library remains a constant "third place" where all are welcome. The library is a place where you can find the heartbeat of the community. These grandmas…
KDL Spring Programs Inspired by Martyr! and Wandering Stars
By Angela Deckard and Shelby Toren, Branch Librarians We’re counting down the days until we get to meet Kaveh Akbar and Tommy Orange in person in April! While we are excitedly awaiting the big event, we hope you will join us for some of the many programs we have connected to the themes of Martyr! and Wandering Stars…
Legacy and Leadership: Celebrating Black Librarians Past and Present | Dr. Carla Hayden
As we celebrate Black History Month, it's essential to recognize the contributions of Black professionals who have shaped the library profession. This blog series highlights library industry trailblazers and some of our own KDL staff members whose work has left an indelible mark on our community. Dr. Carla Hayden made history in 2016 when she…
Read Like a Librarian: Our Favorite Mysteries
Librarians know a thing or two about great books—and mysteries are no exception. In this post, we’re sharing some of our top picks, from classic whodunnits to modern thrillers. Get ready for a mystery lover’s dream list! The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin I've used this book in kids' book clubs many times in the…
Legacy and Leadership: Celebrating Black Librarians Past and Present | Lulu Brown
As we celebrate Black History Month, it's essential to recognize the contributions of Black professionals who have shaped the library profession. This blog series highlights library industry trailblazers and some of our own KDL staff members whose work has left an indelible mark on our community. What inspired you to become a librarian / to…
Stump the Librarian: Big, Bad Bird
Hello to all our podcast listeners, old and new! In today’s episode, Liz launches into the wonderful world of seaweed—which is not actually a weed at all. Next, Librarian Lynn from the Plainfield Twp. Branch shares a trivia fact about terrific elephant toes, and then Jill takes us on the search for the most dangerous…
Legacy and Leadership: Celebrating Black Librarians Past and Present | Clara Stanton Jones
As we celebrate Black History Month, it's essential to recognize the contributions of Black professionals who have shaped the library profession. This blog series highlights library industry trailblazers and some of our own KDL staff members whose work has left an indelible mark on our community. Clara Stanton Jones was a pioneering librarian and educator…
Legacy and Leadership: Celebrating Black Librarians Past and Present | Adrianna Triche
As we celebrate Black History Month, it's essential to recognize the contributions of Black professionals who have shaped the library profession. This blog series highlights library industry trailblazers and some of our own KDL staff members whose work has left an indelible mark on our community. What inspired you to become a librarian / to…
Community Impact Scholarship Deadline Approaches; Enter Today!
There's still time to submit your application for KDL's Community Impact Scholarship. Applications will be accepted online at kdl.org/scholarship from until March 1. Kent District Library and the KDL Board of Trustees are proud to offer a $5,000 KDL Community Impact Scholarship to recognize high school seniors and adults returning to school who have worked hard…
Let It Snow: There’s Still Time
Let It Snow ends Feb. 28, but you still have time to log your reading! Adults and teens (age 11+) who read or listen to six books earn a Let It Snow mug. Want more? Log four more titles and be automatically entered into our Power Reader drawing for a chance to win an Amazon…
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