On the Same Page with Kristin Hannah and Megan Chance took place June 9 at Van Andel Arena after rescheduling at the larger venue to accommodate tremendous community interest. The 90-minute program featured a rousing welcome by KDL Executive Director Lance Werner, author introductions by Branch Librarian Shelby Toren and a Q&A session that was…
Literacy Champion Spotlight: Kids Hope USA
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, Kids Hope USA. Kids Hope USA leads and advocates for literacy in an extraordinary way by providing consistent, one-to-one mentoring to elementary students during the years when reading skills…
Calling All Teachers!
KDL is your biggest fan — and while we hope you’re enjoying a well-earned break, summer is the perfect time to explore resources for the year ahead. From Teacher Cards that help stock your classroom library to our School Partnership Menu packed with engaging visit options, we’re here to support you. Invite us in for…
Experience KDL: The Perfect Tuesday in Grandville
By Maria Page, Branch Librarian Need a simple summer adventure for your family with minimal travel? Spend a Tuesday with us at the Grandville branch! Start your morning at the Farmer's Market right outside the library. Pick up some fresh goodies and say hello to local vendors. You will love the buzz of a busy summer…
When a Library Program Fills an Arena
By Angela Deckard Branch Librarian | Amy Van Andel Library (Ada) A sold-out arena. Fans lining up for hours before the show begins. The excitement is palpable. This isn’t a Taylor Swift concert; it’s a gathering of over 6,000 readers celebrating the power of storytelling, community and female friendship with bestselling authors Kristin Hannah and Megan…
Letter from Lance: Welcome to Summer
Summer has arrived, and there’s a renewed sense of energy and possibility here at the library. Summer is one of my favorite times of year — families stopping in together, kids eagerly signing up for Summer Wonder and neighbors reconnecting in a shared space that belongs to all of us. At the same time, we…
Summer Fun at KDL: Wild Wonders!
Turn summer reading into a wild adventure with library animal programs offering live demonstrations and exciting opportunities to explore and learn about fascinating animals. Click the links for dates, times and locations. Animal Magic Meet some of the world’s most amazing animals — including mammals, lizards and birds — in this entertaining and educational show…
Find Your Perfect Summer Spot at KDL
By Jenny Furner, Collection Services Assistant School is out and parents everywhere are looking for ways to fill those long summer days. Sure, the library is a great place to get reading materials and even video games, but many of our branches offer fun amenities that can entertain your kids for hours. Marvel at underwater…
Gather 2 Grow: Lunches at the Library
School’s out for the summer, but it doesn’t have to be a bummer... because Gather 2 Grow’s summertime student lunches are back and better than ever! Several KDL branches and the Bookmobile are partnering with Feeding America West Michigan to provide no cost lunches for youth ages 0-18 and adults with disabilities through age 26…
KDL Bookmobile + Kent County Parks
Join the Bookmobile at some of our favorite Kent County Parks this summer! Whether you’re enjoying a storytime or playing at a foam party, the Bookmobile is available to provide you with summer fun, as well as books, movies and more that you can check out and take home with you. Foam Party @ the…
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