By Shelley Roossien, Accessibility & Inclusion Specialist At Kent District Library, we are committed to showcasing initiatives that break down barriers and foster inclusivity within our community. In this edition of our Breaking Barriers series, we are thrilled to highlight the remarkable work of Disability Advocates of Kent County (DAKC) and their innovative Test Pilot…
Celebrate Earth Day with a Special Art Exchange at the Kentwood Branch!
By Audrey Barker, Branch Librarian In celebration of Earth Day, the Kentwood Branch is offering an exciting opportunity alongside our annual crafts and activities celebrating Mother Earth. This year, we’ve partnered with the MSU Extension to present ‘One Earth,’ a unique art creation event with an international twist! The event will take place from 10:00…
Experience KDL: “Peep Show” at Krause Memorial Library in Rockford
By Jake and Shannon, Adult and Youth Branch Librarians at Krause Memorial Library If you’ve ever stopped in at Krause Memorial Library you’ve probably noticed our display case. Every season it features unique hobbies, crafts and collections that are sure to catch your eye and pique your interest. We’ve had Hats through the Ages, Baby…
Experience KDL: Library Garden at the Spencer Twp. Branch
By Clyde Waltenbaugh, Adult Librarian This April (and May), the Spencer Twp. Branch will begin anew with this year’s version of our library garden! With a passion for community involvement and a love for all things green, we’ve been able to have a portion of our outdoor space be a thriving garden. This project aims…
Eight Reasons Why KDL Is the Perfect Spring Break Destination
By Josh Mosey | Digital Marketing Strategist Panama City Beach, Florida. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Kent District Library, Michigan. That’s right, we’re joining the ranks of the nation’s top Spring Break Destinations. Here’s why you should come to the library for your Spring Break: 1. No Sunburns – Enjoy your break without the risk of…
Introducing Financial Literacy Themed Go-Packs!
April is National Financial Literacy Month and now is the perfect time to introduce our new financial literacy themed Go-Packs. These packs contain games and activities that encourage people to gain financial skills while having fun! There are three new packs: Entrepreneur Game (Teen/Adult) Players face realistic business challenges, from market downturns to investor negotiations…
Book Your Ticket to the Spring Break Staycation!
If Spring Break means staying at home this year for you and your family, the library is here to help make your time at home fun and special. With programs for adults, families, school-age kids (ages 5-10) and teens, KDL has everything you need to make your Spring Break staycation feel like a real vacation…
Stump the Librarian: Humming Along with Hummingbirds
If you haven’t listened to Stump the Librarian before, today is the day to check out this awesome family friendly podcast. On this show, two librarians - Liz and Jill - answer two questions from YOU, the listener. We also have a fun fact of the day from a fellow librarian, and we will give…
April 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…
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