By Morgan Hanks, User Experience Manager I can’t seem to go a day without thinking about the ethics of AI. Maybe it’s my work in the library, maybe it’s a commitment to doing what’s right, but I’m constantly asking myself: how can we use this technology responsibly, thoughtfully and for the greater good? The most…
Vibes Fest Performer Spotlight: Nicholas James Trio
Mark your calendar for a free music festival celebrating your favorite West Michigan artists from the KDL Vibes collection. Vibes Fest will take place from 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM on Saturday, September 13 at the Cascade Twp. Branch of KDL. Chat with other music fans, hear some of your favorite local musicians and get introduced to…
KDL Vibes Curator Spotlight: Nicole LaRae
Did you know your library has its very own music collection? 🎶 It’s called KDL Vibes, and it features commercial-free tracks licensed directly from artists right here in West Michigan. Even better, the music is hand-picked by a group of community curators and library staff who love discovering fresh sounds. Over the next few weeks…
Teen Graphic Novel Contest: There’s Still Time!
Teens, there's still time to enter the Teen Graphic Novel Contest. Don't miss out on this awesome opportunity! Entries are accepted through August 31 at kdl.org/teengraphicnovel. Teens ages 11-17 at the time of submission residing in or attending school in Kent County are encouraged to enter. Not only will teens be able to share their…
Vibes Fest Performer Spotlight: Caitlin Cusack
Mark your calendar for a free music festival celebrating your favorite West Michigan artists from the KDL Vibes collection. Vibes Fest will take place from 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM on Saturday, September 13 at the Cascade Twp. Branch of KDL. Chat with other music fans, hear some of your favorite local musicians and get introduced to…
Community Resource Spotlight: Treetops Collective
By Kara Kurczeski, Communications Manager, Treetops Collective Treetops Collective began with a question in 2016—how can West Michigan be a place where those who have felt the pain of displacement feel welcomed to put down roots and experience belonging? Since then, the local nonprofit in the city of Grand Rapids has been co-creating a beautiful…
The Summer Adventures of Katie L.
Hi! My name is Katie L. and I have had the most amazing summer this year. I went on all sorts of adventures with my KDL friends! On my first adventure I met Mickey Mouse and we had the most amazing beignets. Did you know they eat these in France? Speaking of France, Epcot was…
Summer Wonder Ends Aug. 8
Summer Wonder is wrapping up soon, and we want to make sure every minute of your reading and learning counts! Whether you’ve been flipping pages, going on scavenger hunts or doing STEAM activities, it all adds up. Log your time today to earn prizes, celebrate your progress and help us make this summer one to remember…
August 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…
Vibes Fest Performer Spotlight: Overdrive Orchestra
Mark your calendar for a free music festival celebrating your favorite West Michigan artists from the KDL Vibes collection. Vibes Fest will take place from 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM on Saturday, September 13 at the Cascade Twp. Branch of KDL. Chat with other music fans, hear some of your favorite local musicians and get introduced to…
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