By Angela Deckard and Shelby Toren, Branch Librarians We’re counting down the days until we get to meet Kaveh Akbar and Tommy Orange in person in April! While we are excitedly awaiting the big event, we hope you will join us for some of the many programs we have connected to the themes of Martyr! and Wandering Stars…
Read Like a Librarian: Our Favorite Mysteries
Librarians know a thing or two about great books—and mysteries are no exception. In this post, we’re sharing some of our top picks, from classic whodunnits to modern thrillers. Get ready for a mystery lover’s dream list! The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin I've used this book in kids' book clubs many times in the…
Legacy and Leadership: Celebrating Black Librarians Past and Present | Lulu Brown
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…
Stump the Librarian: Big, Bad Bird
Hello to all our podcast listeners, old and new! In today’s episode, Liz launches into the wonderful world of seaweed—which is not actually a weed at all. Next, Librarian Lynn from the Plainfield Twp. Branch shares a trivia fact about terrific elephant toes, and then Jill takes us on the search for the most dangerous…
Community Impact Scholarship Deadline Approaches; Enter Today!
There's still time to submit your application for KDL's Community Impact Scholarship. Applications will be accepted online at kdl.org/scholarship from until March 1. Kent District Library and the KDL Board of Trustees are proud to offer a $5,000 KDL Community Impact Scholarship to recognize high school seniors and adults returning to school who have worked hard…
Let It Snow: There’s Still Time
Let It Snow ends Feb. 28, but you still have time to log your reading! Adults and teens (age 11+) who read or listen to six books earn a Let It Snow mug. Want more? Log four more titles and be automatically entered into our Power Reader drawing for a chance to win an Amazon…
Enter the Teen Poetry Contest!
We are currently accepting entries to our annual Write Michigan Teen Poetry Contest, open to teens in grades 6-12 living in Kent County. This is a great opportunity for teens to share their writing and win a cool prize. Teens are encouraged to submit up to two poems by April 1 at midnight to…
Breaking Barriers: The Blind Driver Challenge
By Shelley Roossien, Accessibility and Inclusion Specialist The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) has been at the forefront of advocating for the rights and capabilities of blind individuals. One of their most innovative initiatives, the Blind Driver Challenge, continues to push the boundaries of what is possible. This initiative aims to develop nonvisual interfaces…
Happy Birthday, Golden Girl!
Meet Goldyphyllis, one of the most beloved patrons at the Walker Branch. She’s also the oldest regular visitor. Goldyphyllis turned 100 on October 16, 2024. She said she still feels like she’s 40! Goldyphyllis visits the Walker Branch at least once a week with her longtime friend, Caroll. The two, nicknamed the Golden Girls, met…
Stump the Librarian: Tall Mountains, Real Reindeer
This week on KDL’s Stump the Librarian Podcast, Liz will talk about the disputed “Tallest Mountain” claim. What’s the dispute you say? Tune in to find out! And Christmas may be over, but reindeer are still at the top of our minds as Jill tackles the question “are reindeer real?” Spoiler alert- they aren’t just…
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