Here are some important things you should know about changes in service with January 17 being the last day of operation for the Krause Memorial Library. As we prepare to relocate the Krause Memorial Branch to a temporary space at the Rockford Community Cabin to make way for construction, in-person services and hold-pickup locations will…
Read Like a Librarian: The Best Books We Read in 2025
In 2025, KDL librarians read across genres, followed our curiosity and found books that stuck with us long after the last page. In this post, we’re sharing the standout titles we loved most this year... the ones we couldn’t stop recommending. Consider this your librarian-approved reading list and check one (or several) out today. All…
Free Radon Test Kits
The Kent County Health Department is teaming up with Kent District Library to give out free radon test kits at select branches through the month of January, in observance of Radon Action Month. County health officials are looking to help protect residents against the colorless, odorless gas that is responsible for approximately 21,000 deaths in…
Job Searching with AI
By Angela Deckard, Branch Librarian Job searching can feel like being caught up in the Wild West, and AI is quickly changing the landscape when it comes to both searching and applying for work. While all this new technology might seem overwhelming at first, there are smart and responsible ways to use AI to make the process easier and maybe even a little less stressful.…
Top Titles of 2025: Movies
Lights, camera, checkout! As we wrap up another year at the library, it’s time to roll out the red carpet for the movies our community loved the most. Based on total checkouts across DVD and Blu-ray editions combined, here are the Top Five Movies of 2025 — the titles that flew off our shelves and…
Stump the Librarian: That’s a Beautiful Volcano
Check out our last Stump the Librarian Podcast for the year! Be ready to hop with Liz as we explore kangaroos. Can they jump backwards? Did you know the tallest of these creatures stand 6’7”? After that we explore the fiery world of volcanoes. Just how do they work? And how hot is lava? We answer these questions and many more in this…
Top Titles of 2025: Adult Non-Fiction
As 2025 draws to a close, it’s clear this has been an exceptional year for adult nonfiction. As we look back on a year filled with thought-provoking reads, these titles rose above the rest—based on what you checked out the most. These are the nonfiction books that informed us, moved us and kept our hold…
Letter from Lance: Welcome to Winter
As the days grow shorter and the winter chill sets in, we invite you to make Kent District Library your warm escape. Whether you’re looking for a good book to curl up with, a family program to brighten your week or simply a welcoming space to gather, the library is here for you. We have…
Top Titles of 2025: Adult Fiction
Curious what KDL readers loved most this year? These five adult fiction titles rose to the top with the highest checkouts of 2025. From heartfelt stories to page-turning suspense, here are the books our community couldn’t put down. Top 5 Adult Fiction (as of Dec. 4): Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry (1,593 checkouts) The…
Experience KDL: Take A Stroll Through a Winter Wonderland
By Angela Deckard, Branch Librarian Ever walk into your local library and feel like you’ve stepped into a winter wonderland? Every November through December, the Amy Van Andel Library transforms into a dazzling holiday scene filled with candy-coated trees, sparkling snow and cheerfully wrapped presents. These festive touches don’t just brighten the space; they also…
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