By Kelsey Little, Administrative Assistant - Project Management Office We’ve all been there. You’re at a restaurant staring at beef carpaccio on the menu, unsure of what it is or how to pronounce it. You’re hosting a book club but didn’t finish the book and your guests are arriving in 15 minutes. You’re invited to a baby shower but have no idea what people mean when they say…
Experience KDL: Fun at the Comstock Park Branch
By Dave Fletcher, Branch Librarian While the Comstock Park Branch may not be one of KDL’s biggest, there are plenty of good reasons to stop by and check out what we have to offer. Our award-winning decorations in the branch are always a treat. From the mouse tea party and winter-ready Al the Octopus in…
KDL Gives Back: Non-Perishable Food Items
Many community members are navigating food insecurity. To help combat uncertainties and loss of full or partial food access, KDL will collect nonperishable food items as part of KDL Gives Back through December 31. Donations are accepted at any KDL branch and will be distributed to food pantries and organizations across the county. Thanks in advance…
Stump the Librarian: Gardens Galore!
Welcome to Stump the Librarian, KDL’s very own podcast for all ages. In today’s episode, Jill explores the amazing story behind our very own Frederik Meijer Gardens. We welcome Ada Librarian Ally to the show to share a gigantic dinosaur-sized fact of the day. Then, Liz is looking for Lepidoptera! Have you seen any lately…
November is Native American Heritage Month!
Kent District Library is proud to partner with the Grand Rapids Public Museum to create an exhibit and programs focusing on the Anishinaabe peoples of the Great Lakes. The exhibit is titled "Anishinaabe: Past/Present/Future" and will be on display at our East Grand Rapids Branch and our Kentwood (Richard L. Root) Branch through November 30. KDL is also hosting a…
The Creation of a New Community Mural in Seven Simple Steps
By Dawn Heerspink, Branch Librarian What Makes a Community Mural? The Friends of the Byron Twp. Library sought to answer that question this autumn in order to transform the drab brown wall in the Clara C. Cheyne program room into a work of whimsy and joy. Here’s how a tired wall was given new life:…
Write Michigan: There’s Still Time!
There's still plenty of time to enter KDL's Write Michigan Short Story Contest, open to Michigan writers of all ages. Here's your chance to win $500 and get your story published. The contest includes separate categories for youth, teens and adults. Submit your story online at writemichigan.org by November 15. Help us spread the word about…
How NOT to Get Published: Eight Tips to Save You Time and Effort
By Josh Mosey | Digital Marketing Strategist (and an actual, published author) Writing is hard. Getting published is even harder. While many people have a story living inside of them, it is commonly said that 99% of books submitted for traditional publication get rejected. This can be for a variety of legitimate reasons, but that’s…
November Author Talks
Want to get to know your favorite authors even more? Check out KDL Author Talks, online conversations in which authors of interesting, popular, informative and compelling books share more about their work, their writing process, the things that inspire them and more. These conversations are led by passionate readers from the Library Speakers Consortium, and…
Get to Know Scooter’s – A Stampworthy Prize Sponsor
If you’re looking for a quick pick-me-up with a side of kindness, look no further than Scooter’s Coffee in Cascade, MI. Known for their speedy service, delicious drinks and community spirit, Scooter’s is more than just a drive-thru coffee stop; it’s a local favorite with heart. Plus, when you show them your KDL library card…
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