The Walker Library Extreme Makeover is Nearing Completion! Here are some important things to know about changes in service while we prepare to move from the Walker Temporary Library (in Standale) back to Remembrance Road: Technology services will become limited at the temporary location Friday, August 21. The temporary location will close at 5:00 PM…
Fresh Food, Fresh Connections at Your Library
By Erica Huyser, Branch Librarian Books, computer access, study spaces – and free fresh produce? The library truly does have it all! This summer we expanded our partnership with North Kent Connect (NKC) by being some of the first hosts of their new Fresh Connect Mobile Pantry Food Truck at our northernmost locations – Nelson…
Kent District Library Recognized for Outstanding Employee Benefits
Kent District Library is proud to announce that we have been recognized as a Top Employee Benefits Awardee for Government and Public Administration by Mployer, a national organization that benchmarks employer-sponsored benefits using real market data. The award recognizes KDL's commitment to providing exceptional benefits and compares our organization with similar publicly funded employers throughout…
Update to Free Printing
We are updating our free printing service to help ensure it remains available for those who rely on it most, including individuals seeking employment, printing forms and accessing other essential documents. Beginning Tuesday, August 25, the following printing limits will apply: All cardholders may print up to 50 pages per week free of charge. Veterans and active…
KDL Welcomes New Branch Outreach & Programming Specialist
We are so pleased to welcome Christine Bylsma to her new role as Branch Outreach & Programming Specialist for the Plainfield Twp. and Comstock Park Branches. Christine will work to ensure that branch outreach and programming at her branches align with system strategic goals and standards. She has been a Branch Librarian at KDL since…
Stay Informed with Free Access to U.S. Newsstream
Whether you're following breaking news, researching a topic, tracing family history or simply enjoy reading trusted newspapers, Kent District Library has a free resource that puts hundreds of publications at your fingertips. With U.S. Newsstream, KDL cardholders have full-text access to more than 1,300 U.S. newspapers from across the country — all at no cost…
Literacy Champion Spotlight: Glenys Nellist
Last year, KDL asked patrons to nominate individuals and organizations for KDL's Literacy Champion Award. The submissions were so inspiring! Let's learn more about one nominee. Glenys Nellist is an extraordinary literacy champion who brings the magic of reading to life for children throughout our community. As a beloved children’s author, Glenys creates stories that…
Summer Wonder Ends Aug. 7!
Summer Wonder is wrapping up soon, and we want to make sure every minute of your reading and learning counts! Whether you’ve been flipping pages, going on scavenger hunts or doing STEAM activities, it all adds up. Log your time today to earn prizes, celebrate your progress and help us make this summer one to remember…
AI Is Making Scams Harder to Spot. Here’s What to Watch For.
By Jared Seigel, Branch Librarian Scam emails, phone calls and text messages are getting harder to spot, and artificial intelligence (AI) is one reason why. Messages that once gave themselves away with misspelled words, strange links or awkward phrasing can now look polished, personal and believable. AI tools make it easier for scammers to write…
August 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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