May 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…
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Read Like John Green

By Angela and Shelby, Branch Librarians Just one more week until John Green and Kaveh Akbar take the stage! John Green has written a number of young adult novels and just published his second adult nonfiction book, Everything is Tuberculosis, last month. If you’re caught up with his latest and are still itching for more…
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Get To Know John Green

We’re counting down the days until the big On the Same Page author event.   Unfortunately, Tommy Orange is no longer able to attend the event due to personal reasons. However, we are happy to announce that John Green will be joining Kaveh Akbar on April 30. John Green and Kaveh Akbar are good friends, and we have…
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Breaking Barriers: Disability Advocates of Kent County’s Test Pilot Volunteer Program

By Shelley Roossien, Accessibility & Inclusion Specialist At Kent District Library, we are committed to showcasing initiatives that break down barriers and foster inclusivity within our community. In this edition of our Breaking Barriers series, we are thrilled to highlight the remarkable work of Disability Advocates of Kent County (DAKC) and their innovative Test Pilot…
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Celebrate Earth Day with a Special Art Exchange at the Kentwood Branch!

By Audrey Barker, Branch Librarian In celebration of Earth Day, the Kentwood Branch is offering an exciting opportunity alongside our annual crafts and activities celebrating Mother Earth. This year, we’ve partnered with the MSU Extension to present ‘One Earth,’ a unique art creation event with an international twist! The event will take place from 10:00…
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Experience KDL: “Peep Show” at Krause Memorial Library in Rockford

By Jake and Shannon, Adult and Youth Branch Librarians at Krause Memorial Library  If you’ve ever stopped in at Krause Memorial Library you’ve probably noticed our display case. Every season it features unique hobbies, crafts and collections that are sure to catch your eye and pique your interest. We’ve had Hats through the Ages, Baby…
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