Expand Your Mind: The Joy of Reading Across Genres

By Josh Mosey | Digital Marketing Strategist Think about the books you read. Do they mostly fall into a single genre? Are there genres of books you’ve never tried before? Wander around the library and you’ll see sections for Fiction, Nonfiction, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Mystery, Romance, Horror, Inspirational and more. Can you honestly say that you’ve read…
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Breaking Barriers: Finding Dyslexic-Friendly Books for Kids

By Shelley Roossien, Accessibility and Inclusion Specialist At Kent District Library, we are committed to making reading accessible and enjoyable for all children, including those with dyslexia. Unfortunately, finding reading materials that are dyslexic-friendly can be a challenge, even for experienced librarians. We gathered some helpful tips and tricks to help you find these books…
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Honoring the Life and Legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.: A Weeklong Celebration

Please join Kent District Library the week of Jan. 20 for a series of powerful reflections and action that support the legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. in an inspiring way. Just Mercy Movie Event Together with your library community, view Just Mercy, a powerful drama based on the true story of a…
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Write Michigan Semi-Finalists Announced

Kent District Library, Schuler Books, Traverse Area District Library and Bayliss Public Library are proud to announce the semi-finalists in the thirteenth annual Write Michigan Short Story Contest. Over 1,000 Michigan writers from all over the state entered the contest. Winners will be chosen by public voting at www.writemichigan.org through January 31 for the $250 Readers’ Choice…
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Breaking Language Barriers: Interpretation Equipment Available at Kent District Library

At Kent District Library, we’re committed to fostering inclusivity and ensuring that all community members have access to information, resources and programs—regardless of language barriers. To support this mission, we’re excited to offer interpretation equipment kits that can be borrowed by our patrons. What’s Included in the Kits? Each interpretation equipment kit includes: One transmitter…
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A Heartwarming Story Behind the Write Michigan Short Story Contest

By Suvi Manner Librarian, Kinross Correctional Facility (KCF) This year the Write Michigan Short Story Contest received entries from incarcerated authors at the Kinross Correctional Facility who are members of the Library’s Writing Club. As a brand-new Correctional Librarian, I was amazed at the insightful comments made by members of my first book club behind…
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Meet the Artist | Michael Hoskins

Have you ever wondered who creates the amazing artwork on KDL's magazines? Well, meet Michael Hoskins, the artist behind the cover of the Winter Kaleidoscope (available now at a branch near you!). All the KDL staff think that Michael's yeti, jackalope and St. Bernard friends are perfect representations of winter book lovers. Don't you agree? What…
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