Stump the Librarian: Tickle Monster

It’s time for another fact-tastic podcast episode! Jill and Liz are here to answer two more questions from you, our listeners. In today’s episode, Jill digs in to exactly how animals know where they’re going when digging underground. Spoiler alert: they aren’t wearing tiny headlamps! Next, Librarian Jenny from the East Grand Rapids Branch shares an…
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Calling All Teachers!

We would like for your students to be made aware of the Write Michigan Short Story Contest, open to writers of all ages across the state of Michigan. Check out this press release for details. Would you be willing to share the information with your students? To make this easy for you, we have created a Teacher Toolkit…
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From Designer to Tour Guide: Exploring the Heart of Kent District Library

By Brad Baker, Creative Services Coordinator When asked, "So, what do you do?" while playing sand volleyball next to the Kentwood (Richard L. Root) Branch on a sweltering Sunday afternoon this summer, I replied, "I’m the designer for Kent District Library."  Nicole, one of the players, lit up. "Oh, really? My 11-year-old wants to be…
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Gather 2 Grow Success

Six years ago, KDL began partnering with Feeding America West Michigan to provide lunches for school-aged children during the summer months at four branches. Today, that partnership includes 15 KDL branches and the Bookmobile. We served over 23,000 lunches this year!  We are so honored to be a trusted community partner. Being able to meet…
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Community, Mental Health and KDL

By Amber Elder on behalf of KDL's EDI Workgroup October 10 is World Mental Health Day, and its objective, according to the World Health Organization, “is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health” (Source). One way to help support your mental health is…
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Join Us at Our Disability Expo

KDL is excited to host our first ever Disability Expo. The event will take place from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM on Saturday, October 12 at the Grandville Branch of KDL located at 4055 Maple St. In partnership with the Robert Nelson Foundation and Kent Intermediate School District, we invite people with disabilities and their families to…
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