On March 14, 2025, President Trump signed an Executive Order that calls for the non-statutory components and functions of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to be eliminated. A reduction or elimination of the IMLS may result in a direct loss for thousands of KDL patrons and an even greater loss for smaller…
Support Booster Packs This Giving Tuesday!
This Giving Tuesday (December 3), we invite you to join us in making a difference for young learners. KDL's Booster Packs, filled with essential educational materials, cost about $100 each to fill. These packs are crucial for fostering early literacy and a love for learning. Your generous support, in any amount, will help us keep…
Scheduled Branch Closings in November 2024
Scheduled Branch Closings in November 2024 Please note that while our branches might be closed, our website is always open. Visit kdl.org to place holds, check out eBooks and eAudiobooks and so much more. Election Day Closings - Tuesday, Nov. 5 Amy Van Andel Library in Ada Caledonia Township Branch Cascade Township Branch Comstock Park…
Apply for boards, commissions and committees serving Kent County
The Kent County Board of Commissioners is seeking residents who are interested in serving the community through appointment on its boards, commissions and committees! There are over 40 opportunities to choose from, listed here. To apply, please visit the Kent County Board Appointments web page. Qualified residents may complete an online account and submit an…
Eavesdrop with Lance Werner and Meena Ariagno
Meena Ariagno sat down with Lance Werner, Kent District Library's Executive Director, to talk about how libraries are in the "people business." Lance's story starts at the beginning of his career, when he earned his Juris Doctor (JD) with the goal of a career in the FBI. While earning his JD, he also earned a…
In Memory of Amanda Johnston
We lost a dear staff member and friend. Amanda Lynn Johnston of Grand Rapids unexpectedly passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024. She is survived by her dad Edwin and Sandy Johnston, her mom Debbie Johnston, her brother Jason Schmidt, and by her two cats Murphy and Lilith. Amanda's life was marked by her kindness…
What are Ann Patchett and Kevin Wilson Reading?
The conversation between Ann Patchett and Kevin Wilson at On the Same Page covered A LOT of ground while dropping a lot of author names and book titles. Here’s a click-and-go list: Authors Tommy Orange Clint Smith Kiley Reid Louise Erdrich Anna Quindlen Geraldine Brooks Billy Collins Kate Dicamillo Harlan Coben Margaret Atwood Books New…
All Rise for To Kill a Mockingbird
With the Broadway production of To Kill a Mockingbird coming to Grand Rapids, there is a wealth of reading, listening and watching materials to help you get the most from your visit to the stage production. But the most important thing to do is to get your tickets now, before they sell out! To Kill…
Featured Gala Authors Announced
A historian, a Christian novelist, a Native American horror writer and a 1968 World Series baseball star walked into a library event... Does this sound like an unlikely gathering? It’s exactly who you’ll meet and hear from at the 2023 Literary Libations fundraiser for Kent District Library on Tuesday, September 19. You’re invited to this…
2022 Summer Wonder Prize Book Options
We're proud and excited to foster a love of reading for people of all ages and reading interests. Because reading interests vary so widely, we're offering a huge array of prize book options, with more than 180 titles. KDL Branches will not have the entire prize collection of 180+ titles, but will have about eight…
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