Makena recently completed the One Thousand Books Before Kindergarten (1KB4K) program at the Walker Branch. That means she has read over 1,000 books! By the end of the program, she was reading the books to her family, instead of having them read to her. We are so proud of you, Makena! As a thank you…
An Easy Way to Win a $50 Gift Card to Meijer
Hi friends! We want to get to know our patrons a little better, and we have a fun prize up for grabs in the process. Fill out this quick and easy form and upload your photo by March 15 and you will be entered to win a $50 gift card to Meijer. We will be…
KDL Free Library: “It’s Been a Big Hit”
Mark is a Librarian at our Krause Memorial Branch in Rockford. Even though he spends all day in a library, he wanted more. For the last three or four years, he has also had a KDL Free Library at his home. The Little Library was built by Mark's friend, and sits just outside of his…
KDL Receives Priceless Partner Award from Affinity Mentoring
We are so pleased to be the recipient of the 2021 Priceless Partner Award from Affinity Mentoring. What an honor! Affinity Mentoring partners with local businesses, organizations and schools to match students in K-8th grade with a caring adult role model to journey alongside them one hour a week. Several KDL staff members serve as…
Get to Know KDL: Sara from Alto and Englehardt
Meet Sara! She is a Branch Outreach and Programming Specialist. Her position gives her the opportunity to work behind the scenes and on site to ensure that KDL is providing patrons with the best outreach and programming available. "One thing I love about my position is getting to work with so many different individuals --…
Screen the Film: Black Men in White Coats
Less black men applied to medical school in 2014 than in 1978 and black men have the lowest life expectancy in the United States. With only 2% of American doctors being black men, this comes as no surprise. The documentary Black Men in White Coats dissects the systemic barriers preventing black men from becoming medical…
Stock Up On Books at the Grandville Branch!
If you like a good bargain, this sale is for you! The Grandville Branch is cleaning up in order to move into a new space this spring. They are hosting an ongoing book sale during open hours, and everything is priced at only 25 cents. Bring a mask, a bag and two free hands to…
Patron Spotlight: Kimberly from the Wyoming Branch
Name: Kimberly Straub Home Branch: Wyoming How long have you been a KDL Patron? 3 years What is the last library book you read or movie you watched? Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky What is your favorite thing about KDL? I've always wanted to be a writer but dragged my feet, telling myself that…
Congratulations Write Michigan Winners!
Kent District Library, Hancock School Public Library and Schuler Books & Music announce the winners of the ninth annual Write Michigan Short Story Contest. Over 950 writers from across the state entered the contest in four categories —249 adults, 367 teens, 283 youth and 52 Spanish writers (11 and younger). Winners were chosen by public…
Celebrate Black History Month: Learn from Dr. Mae Jemison
Don't miss out on this great opportunity to hear from a true trailblazer, Dr. Mae Jemison. PBS Books, in partnership with ASALH, will host a virtual conversation with Dr. Jemison on Wednesday, February 3 at 5:00 PM. You can participate via Facebook or YouTube. During the interview, Dr. Jemison will discuss her newly re-released memoir…
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