By Brynn Doering, Patron Services Librarian With the growing use of artificial intelligence (AI), it’s becoming increasingly difficult to determine whether something online is real. Online content, such as text, images and videos, can be generated in seconds with the use of AI. Some of this content is convincing enough to trick even experienced internet users…
Write Michigan: There’s Still Time!
There's still plenty of time to enter KDL's Write Michigan Short Story Contest, open to Michigan writers of all ages. Here's your chance to win $500 and get your story published. The contest includes separate categories for youth, teens and adults. Submit your story online at writemichigan.org by November 15. Help us spread the word…
Learn from a Librarian: The Books We Can’t Stop Recommending
Some books are just too good not to recommend again and again! We asked KDL librarians to share the books they find themselves recommending most often and why they think readers should give them a try. Whether you’re looking for your next great read or a title to share with someone else, these librarian-loved picks…
Escape the Chill @ KDL
By Jenny Furner | Collection Services Assistant As the leaves turn colors and the wind becomes more biting, we often hibernate inside, away from the cold. But there’s still plenty of fun to be had, especially at the KDL branches. While the library is a great place to get reading materials and even video games…
Stump the Librarian: Hang Tight! Sloths Ahead
Have you ever wondered about the history of Halloween? Catch this week's episode of Stump the Librarian, KDL's family podcast where two librarians answer questions from listeners to learn some eerie history. Listen while you are carving your Halloween Pumpkins and learn of the origins of hallowed out gourds. Gobble up your Halloween candy and learn…
Congratulations Teen Graphic Novel Contest Winners!
By Madelyn Besaw, Branch Librarian The Write Michigan Teen Graphic Novel Contest received 67 entries in this year. It was incredible to see such a wide range of artistic talent and so many well-crafted stories! KDL would like to thank all of our teen graphic novelists - it takes a great deal of bravery to…
Beyond the KDL Shelves: Find Even More Books
By Jenny Furner, Collection Services Assistant KDL has a lot of books on its shelves at any time, but there’s still a chance you’ll go looking for a book and it won’t be in our collection. KDL is a popular library, so if a book is too old or too obscure, chances are, we won’t…
Calling All Teachers: Encourage Your Students to Share Their Stories
If you are a teacher, this post is for you. Encourage your students who love to write to share their creativity in the Write Michigan Short Story Contest! The contest is free to enter for writers 17 and younger and offers cash prizes plus the chance to be published in an anthology. It’s a wonderful…
Making Reading Fun May Be the Best Gift You Give Your Child
By Paula Wright, Branch Librarian, Comstock Park Branch It will come as no surprise to parents and teachers that reading literacy is down in the state of Michigan. Recent news reports state that roughly only 38% of third grade students received a score of ‘proficient’ on the yearly M-step exam, one of the lowest rates…
Stump the Librarian: Lego Love
It’s time for another episode of KDL’s very own podcast Stump the Librarian, perfect for all ages! Join Librarians Jill and Liz this week as they talk about toads. Have you ever made a toad abode? Listen in if you love the sound of sorting through little plastic bricks because we’re celebrating Lego with facts…
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