There’s something special about walking into a neighborhood bakery and being greeted with warmth, kindness and the smell of fresh bread. That’s exactly what I experienced when I visited Hall Street Bakery in Grand Rapids and chatted with Ondrea Havemeier, who made me feel instantly welcome. The service was amazing! And the baked goods? Even…
Get to Know Deep Roots – A Stampworthy Prize Sponsor
If you’re looking for a place where fresh produce meets family fun, look no further than Deep Roots Produce in Alto, MI, just a short drive from our Caledonia Township Branch. This charming, family-owned farm is one of the proud sponsors of Kent District Library’s Stampworthy Adult Reader Card initiative, and they’ve donated a fantastic…
Get to Know Littlefoot Coffee Roasters – A Stampworthy Prize Sponsor
Books and coffee go together like books and coffee. That's why we're so happy to partner with Littlefoot Coffee Roasters to bring you the Stampworthy Adult Reader initiative! Finding Littlefoot Coffee Roasters in Grandville is an adventure, because you will swear that you missed a turn somewhere. The building where this gem of a business…
Meet the Artist | Monica Rickert-Bolter
Have you ever wondered who creates the beautiful covers on KDL's Kaleidoscope magazines? Well, meet Monica Rickert-Bolter, the artist behind the Summer edition (available now at a branch near you!). Monica's art is all about putting vibrance into dark space, just like our libraries and patrons do in the communities where we live. What can you…
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…
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…
Legacy and Leadership: Celebrating Black Librarians Past and Present | Edward Christopher Williams
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. Edward Christopher Williams was the first professionally trained Black…
Legacy and Leadership: Celebrating Black Librarians Past and Present | Shaunna Martz
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…
Congratulations Write Michigan Winners
Kent District Library, Traverse Area District Library, Bayliss Public Library and Schuler Books are pleased to announce the winners of the thirteenth annual Write Michigan Short Story Contest. Over 1,000 writers from across the state entered the contest in three age groups —418 adults, 272 teens and 350 youth. Winners were chosen by public voting at www.writemichigan.org…
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