Local Poet GF Korreck was a judge of our Write Michigan Teen Poetry Contest. He shared this wise message with the participants and all of us. No matter which generation you represent, chances are you've been in an English class where more than one person, perhaps even you, asked why do we have to read poetry…
Experience KDL: Art is Everywhere at the Grandville Branch!
By Maria Page, Branch Librarian Stroll through the Grandville Branch where the books aren’t the only works of art on display. One of the brightest spots? The children’s area--where local elementary students have turned our walls into a joyful burst of color. Their creativity brings smiles to readers of all ages and reminds us…
A Visit from the Weinermobile®
By Erica Huyser, Branch Librarian, Tyrone Twp. Branch When the phone rings at the library, you never know exactly what it will be about. You learn to expect the unexpected, while also recognizing that most phone calls fit into one of several categories. Something I never could have prepared myself for? Getting a call from…
Congratulations to the Teen Poetry Contest Winners!
The Write Michigan Teen Poetry Contest received 161 entries this year, and we were so impressed by the level of talent on display! KDL would like to thank all our teen poets – it takes courage to share your art with strangers, and we are honored by your participation. Congrats to the winners, who will each…
Stump the Librarian: Sleeping on the Wild Side
This week on KDL’s Stump the Librarian Podcast, Liz takes us on a wild ride—literally! She’s tackling the question: why do we lift out of our seats on a roller coaster? Meanwhile, Jill takes us on a sleepy safari to find out how animals catch their Z’s. Do some animals really sleep standing up? Can…
Read Like a Librarian: Our Favorite Romances
There’s nothing quite like the thrill of a love story that sweeps you off your feet—and who better to recommend the best of the best than the people surrounded by stories every day? A few KDL librarians shared their favorite romance novels, from slow-burn classics to modern tales of love and laughter. Whether you're a…
May 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…
Read Like John Green
By Angela and Shelby, Branch Librarians Just one more week until John Green and Kaveh Akbar take the stage! John Green has written a number of young adult novels and just published his second adult nonfiction book, Everything is Tuberculosis, last month. If you’re caught up with his latest and are still itching for more…
Stump the Librarian: The Ink-redible Octopus
Welcome to KDL’s very own podcast, just for kids & their families! In today’s episode, Jill talks about some very strange yet functional inventions. Who needs a mustache guard? Next, KDL’s Data Coordinator Sheri has some library facts for you to check out. Then, Liz takes a deep dive into octopus land and shares some…
Three KDL Branches Are Renovating or Expanding
Krause Memorial (Rockford) Branch For over 20 years, patrons have asked for an expansion of the Krause Memorial (Rockford) Branch, which was last updated in 1989. With the area’s population nearly doubling since then, the wait is finally over! The planned expansion will more than double the library’s size, triple the community room size, add…
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