Meet the Artist | Brianne Farley

Have you ever wondered who creates the amazing artwork on KDL's magazines? Well, meet Brianne Farley, the artist behind the Winter Kaleidoscope (available now at a branch near you!). You may recognize her artwork and style from books you've seen in our collection! What can you tell us about yourself? I am a picture book author…
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2025 Draw the Yeti Contest!

Bring the legendary Let It Snow Yeti to life with your creativity! How to Enter: Draw your version of the Yeti. Photograph or scan your drawing. Email your artwork to contact@kdl.org. Prize: 🎬 Win 4 Movie Passes! Deadline: 📆 Submit by December 17. Winner Announcement: 🎉 Winner revealed December 19. Rules: Open to all ages…
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Get to Know Hall Street Bakery (and Wealthy Street Bakery) – A Stampworthy Prize Sponsor

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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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