The Value of Reading

By Bridget Rieth | Early Literacy Coach, Kent ISD Reading matters — of course it does! I know it, you know it, schools certainly know it, kids even suspect it: reading is important to success in life. When and what kids read also matters. Elementary students interact with text throughout their school day. Teachers read…
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The Grownup’s Guide to Making Friends at Library Storytime

By Josh Mosey | Digital Marketing Strategist Ah, storytime at KDL, where tots become BFFs faster than you can say “The Very Hungry Caterpillar.” But for us adults? It’s like navigating a maze blindfolded. Here’s how to crack the code: 1.) The “Oh, You Too?” Maneuver: Spot a fellow grownup with that “my-kid-just-ate-glitter” look? That’s…
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Stump the Librarian: Tickle Monster

It’s time for another fact-tastic podcast episode! Jill and Liz are here to answer two more questions from you, our listeners. In today’s episode, Jill digs in to exactly how animals know where they’re going when digging underground. Spoiler alert: they aren’t wearing tiny headlamps! Next, Librarian Jenny from the East Grand Rapids Branch shares an…
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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 a Teacher Toolkit…
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