Free Professional Development Classes for Childcare Providers

By Hannah Lewis, Outreach Specialist KDL is pleased to offer online Early Childhood Essentials classes for childcare providers in collaboration with Great Start to Quality. These online courses, available for KDL patrons who provide childcare, are essential in keeping childcare providers up to date in their skills and training in order to provide quality service…
View More about Free Professional Development Classes for Childcare Providers

Spring Break Program Line-Up

Just because you aren't taking a trip south for spring break, doesn't mean you can't have a whole lot of fun! We have a great line-up of awesome programs for kids of all ages, including Storytimes, Minecraft IRL, Spring Craft Extravaganza, egg hunts, KDL Lab Experience and so much more. Check out the schedule and…
View More about Spring Break Program Line-Up

Don’t Miss the KDL Lab Expo!

Looking for a fun spring break activity for your family? Mark your calendar and make plans to attend the KDL Lab Expo, taking place from 2:00 - 5:00 PM on Thursday, April 6 at the Grandville Branch. KDL Lab will be showcasing a variety of STEAM experiences and partnering with local STEAM experts to provide…
View More about Don’t Miss the KDL Lab Expo!

March is Reading Month!

By Janice Greer, Administrative Assistant - Engagement Here at Kent District Library, we love reading year-round – but March is a great month to pick up a book since it is National Reading Month! Reading and listening to books is especially important for young children, since studies have shown that children who have been read…
View More about March is Reading Month!

Wild Mushroom Identification

By Chris Swinson, a Michigan State certified wild mushroom expert and owner of Mycophile's Garden Mushroom Farm, with years of experience buying, selling and hunting for wild mushrooms. I'm thrilled to present these classes on wild mushroom identification for the Kent District Library. With over 2,500 species of mushrooms in Michigan, there is a lot…
View More about Wild Mushroom Identification
1 - 10 of 346