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…
KDL Teen Photo Challenge
Teens, grab your smartphones and cameras, and get ready! Compose your best snapshots of subjects that fall into three categories: • Water and Rain • Animals and Critters • Exploration of Color Enter for a chance to win a Meijer gift card. You may enter any or all categories. Sun., Oct. 1, Start taking pictures…
Calling All Teachers!
We would like for your students to be made aware of the Write Michigan Short Story Contest, open to writers of all ages across the state of Michigan. Check out this press release for details. Would you be willing to share the information with your students? To make this easy for you, we have created…
Mental Health Resource Spotlight: Red Project
This Saturday, September 23, Kent District Library will host a Mental Health Expo from 10:00 AM to Noon at the Kentwood (Richard L. Root) Branch. Join local service providers and experts to learn more about mental health and the organizations available within our community. One of the featured organizations is the Grand Rapids Red Project…
Mental Health Resource Spotlight: MSU Extension
This Saturday, September 23, Kent District Library will host a Mental Health Expo from 10:00 AM to Noon at the Kentwood (Richard L. Root) Branch. Join local service providers and experts to learn more about mental health and the organizations available within our community. One of the featured organizations is MSU Extension. Carly Sandoval shares…
Mental Health Resource Spotlight: FAN/Stronger Together Addiction Related Grief Support Group
This Saturday, September 23, Kent District Library will host a Mental Health Expo from 10:00 AM to Noon at the Kentwood (Richard L. Root) Branch. Join local service providers and experts to learn more about mental health and the organizations available within our community. Two of the featured organizations are FAN and the Stronger Together…
A Tour of ALL of the WonderKnook Play Spaces!
Have you visited any of the new WonderKnook play spaces, located at each of KDL's 20 branches? The Eding family visited all of them! Mom Jana shares their experience. How did you hear about the new WonderKnook play spaces? My three-year-old sons Joel and Ezra enjoy storytime at the Wyoming Branch (Mr. Ty is wonderful!)…
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month!
Since you're reading this post, you probably already have your library card, but that doesn't mean everyone in your family or friend group has theirs.If you know someone who is missing out on the millions of free things that make libraries awesome—books, movies, music, videogames, streaming content, tickets to area attractions, digital databases, LinkedIn Learning…
Programs Focused on Mental Health Awareness
As we move into a season of longer nights and colder days, caring for the mental health of yourself and your loved ones is more important than ever. Learn from mental health professionals how best to mitigate mental health concerns as well as how to respond in a crisis. WEDGWOOD MENTAL HEALTH SERIES Featuring experts…
Sunday Hours Are Back at Select Branches
Some of our branches have Sunday hours in the fall, winter and spring seasons. The following branches are now open on Sundays from 1:00 - 5:00 PM: Amy Van Andel Library, Cascade Twp., East Grand Rapids, Grandville, Kentwood, Plainfield Twp. and Wyoming. Sunday afternoons are the perfect time to visit, browse and cozy up with…
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