By Christine Mwangi, Director of Fund Development It is hard-wired in all of us to be social beings who enjoy connecting with each other. While the effects of COVID-19 continue to impact our lives, some things have not changed, like the need for volunteers at Kent District Library branches. At KDL, we continue to find…
Kent District Library partners with Kent County Health Department to assist with COVID-19 contact tracing efforts
People unfamiliar with KDL are often surprised to learn about what all the library has to offer: from bicycles to ukuleles to vinyl records. People might also be surprised to learn about how we’ve pivoted to support services that are not traditionally related to the library. One such instance came this winter, when Kent County…
Smashing the Barriers: Accessibility at KDL
By Shelley Roossien Accessibility & Inclusion Specialist Once upon a time, I was a young, fresh-faced college graduate looking for my first “big girl” job as a librarian. I had been working for KDL for three years, and I was given the opportunity to head up what was at the time KDL’s Library for the…
Free Help for Passing your Driving Test
If you are anxiously awaiting an upcoming driving test, we can help! Visit kdl.driving-tests.org for free access to practice tests and helpful resources. This site will help you prepare for car tests, motorcycle tests and CDL tests. The offerings are available in English and Spanish, and there are some helpful opportunities for visual learners. With…
Learn relevant, professional skills on LinkedIn Learning
Coming soon to all patrons with your KDL library card. Starting Thursday, April 1, LinkedIn Learning gives you access to: 16,000+ online courses in 7 languages. Expert Instructors with real-world experience. 60 new courses added each week! Courses cover: Leadership Project Management Excel Sales Job Hunting Cloud Computing Python DevOps Data Science Digital Marketing Photography…
Rethinking Recycling
By Deb Wilcoxson, East Grand Rapids Branch During the years I lived in Indiana, we made countless trips north on US-131 when visiting family in Grand Rapids. I vividly recall the horror of watching - from the car window - the once scenic farmer’s field at the southern edge of Kent County become an unsightly…
Get to Know KDL: Aislynn from Caledonia Twp.
Aislynn is an Assistant Branch Librarian at our Caledonia Twp. Branch. Aside from regular circulation duties, she creates book displays, assists with youth/teen book recommendations and is in charge of ordering the office supplies for her branch. "My favorite part of my job is when I am able to solve a little mystery for a…
Let It Snow Wraps Up on March 31
Spring has sprung... which means our Let It Snow reading program is coming to an end. Don't forget that the deadline is March 31. All adults and teens who have read or listened to six books from our Let It Snow reading categories have earned a Let It Snow mug. Those that logged four more…
Has a Librarian Made a Difference in Your Life?
Librarians change lives and transform communities every day. I Love Libraries, an initiative of the American Library Association, is looking for stories of amazing librarians to feature in an upcoming article on ilovelibraries.org. If a KDL librarian has made an impact on your life, fill out this form for a chance to be featured. It's…
Patron Spotlight: Dawn from Gaines Township
Name: Dawn Knox Home Branch: Gaines Township How long have you been a KDL patron? 6 years What is the last library book you read or movie you watched? Currently reading a Murder She Wrote novel from KDL. What is your favorite thing about Kent District Library? I love being able to put items on…
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