Due to personal reasons, Tommy Orange is no longer able to attend our upcoming On the Same Page author event on April 30. In order to keep the spirit of this event, in which two friends invite us to join their conversation around their books, Kaveh Akbar reached out to an author friend and invited…
About the Presidential Executive Order on the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)
On March 14, 2025, President Trump signed an Executive Order that calls for the non-statutory components and functions of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to be eliminated. A reduction or elimination of the IMLS may result in a direct loss for thousands of KDL patrons and an even greater loss for smaller…
Stump the Librarian: The Booger Episode
Welcome to KDL’s very own podcast, just for kids and their families. In today’s episode, Liz is talking to the trees and wonders if they can talk to each other. Spoiler alert: they can! Patron Services Librarian Joel shares an amazing fact of the day about dolphins and their tools. Then Jill explores the wonderful…
Celebrate the Women of KDL!
By Hannah Moulds, Community Engagement Librarian Women's History Month is a time to celebrate the achievements and contributions of women around the world. This year’s theme, “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating and Inspiring Generations,” highlights the vital role women play in shaping the future. In libraries, that impact is especially profound—more than 80% of library professionals are…
WonderKnook Challenge: Can You Visit Them All?
By Jaci Cooper, Director of Projects and Planning As spring arrives, I find myself reflecting on an inspiring story shared by Audrey, a Young 5s teacher, and her niece Eloise. Together, they set (and accomplished!) an ambitious yet heartwarming goal for 2024: to visit all 20 of KDL's WonderKnook play spaces and collect a sticker…
Share Your Love of Reading: Become a Volunteer Coach with the Literacy Center of West Michigan
Do you love reading? Want to make a real difference in someone’s life? Right now, more than 50 adults at the Literacy Center are waiting for a volunteer coach to help them improve their literacy skills. You don’t need any special training—just the ability to read and write English and a passion for helping others do the…
Hey Teens, This One is for You!
By Clare O’Tsuji | Kentwood (Richard L. Root) and Gaines Twp. Branches Dearest friends, creators and magnificent enigmas, prepare for an epic spring season at KDL. It is filled with good vibes, creativity and just the right amount of chaos. Intrigued? You should be. This is YOUR season. Do you dream of crafting tales of…
Breaking Barriers: Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day
By Shelley Roossien, Accessibility & Inclusion Specialist Every year on March 21, the world comes together to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD). This global awareness day, officially observed by the United Nations since 2012, aims to promote understanding and support for individuals with Down syndrome. The date, 3/21, symbolizes the triplication (trisomy) of the…
Let It Snow Success
This year's Let It Snow program was a huge success. We had 2,809 completers, who each earned a mug, and 1,500 power readers, who were entered into a prize drawing. Over 22,854 books were read. We have a lot to celebrate! Congratulations to power readers Jenni from the Caledonia Twp. Branch and Theresa from the…
Experience KDL: Scavenger Hunt at the Wyoming and Kelloggsville Branches
By Adam Marth, Branch Librarian Spring is in the air at the Wyoming and Kelloggsville Branches! The birds are chirping, the flowers are beginning to bloom and our scavenger hunts are back with a fresh new theme—"Hello Spring!" Whether you’re a seasoned scavenger hunt champion or just looking for a fun quest to spice…
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