Experience KDL: “In Our Summer Wonder Era” – Friendship Bracelet Making at the Gaines Twp. Branch

By Sarah Fontaine, Assistant Branch Librarian At the Gaines Township Branch, we’re stepping into our Summer Wonder Era—and inviting you to do the same! Right now, we have a friendship bracelet making station set up and ready for you to experience. Whether you’re channeling your inner Swiftie or just looking for a fun, hands-on way…
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Meet Eric Litwin at a Pete the Cat Family Concert!

Calling all Pete the Cat lovers. This program is for you! Join Eric Litwin — the original author of the Pete the Cat series as well as the author of The Nuts, Groovy Joe and The Poop Song — for a groovy time of song singing, guitar strumming and picture taking! Monday, July 14 | Cascade Twp. Branch Events at 10:00 AM, 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM Tuesday, July 15 | Kentwood…
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It Takes a Village to Raise a Newborn- MomsBloom is Here to Be Yours

By Kendra DeFazio, Marketing and Communications Manager, MomsBloom MomsBloom is a local nonprofit organization serving families with newborns through practical in-home support. Through weekly visits from trained Postpartum Aides who are there to help ease the stress of postpartum, MomsBloom becomes the “village” all parents deserve. Whether they are taking care of your newborn so…
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July 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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Breaking Barriers: Accessible Beaches in West Michigan

By Shelley Roossien, Accessibility & Inclusion Specialist West Michigan’s stunning shoreline along Lake Michigan is a summer treasure and often the destination for many to enjoy a day in the sun. Thanks to growing accessibility efforts, many of our beaches are more welcoming than ever to everyone, regardless of mobility. Whether you're a wheelchair user…
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Summer Fun @ KDL

By Audrey Barker | Branch Librarian Welcome to summer! We love the warm breezes, the blooming flowers and no more scraping ice off the car windshield. It’s glorious! School’s out, and the freedom from strict schedules feels like a breath of fresh air after nine months of busyness. The start of summer is filled with…
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