Kent District Library is partnering with Meals on Wheels Western Michigan to collect shelf-stable food for local seniors throughout the month of September. Your donation can help provide nutritious food while supporting independence, healthy aging and meaningful connections for older adults in our community. Help make a difference: Bring shelf-stable food items to any Kent…
Latina Founders Share Stories, Strategies and Inspiration
Join us for an inspiring afternoon celebrating Latina leadership, entrepreneurship and community at the Latina Founders Panel, taking place at the Wyoming Branch on Thursday, September 17 from 1:00 – 4:30 PM. Gain valuable strategies, fresh perspectives on leadership and practical branding tips from three Latina business founders: Gricelda Mata of Lindo Mexico, Nancy Quero…
KDL Accepting Music Submissions from Local Talent
Calling all local musicians! We are now accepting submissions to KDL Vibes, our streaming platform that features music from West Michigan musicians. KDL Vibes offers an online collection that showcases and shares current local music for free. Musicians who would like to have their music selected to be featured in the collection are invited to submit…
Meet the KDL Vibes Curator: Hunter VanKlompenberg
By Adam Marth, Branch Librarian Did you know your library has its very own music collection? KDL Vibes is Kent District Library's local music streaming collection, connecting listeners with West Michigan artists while supporting and celebrating our local music community. Each year, local musicians, music community members and library staff listen to submissions and select…
Taking My Family to the GRAM with KDL’s PerkPass Program
By Josh Mosey, Digital Media Strategist Books and art are a powerful combination. Consider the power of book covers to attract your attention, or the beauty of your favorite children's picture book. That's why the partnership between Kent District Library and the Grand Rapids Art Museum makes so much sense. Grand Rapids is an art…
Meet the KDL Vibes Curator: Adrian Wright
By Adam Marth, Branch Librarian Did you know your library has its very own music collection? KDL Vibes is Kent District Library's local music streaming collection, connecting listeners with West Michigan artists while supporting and celebrating our local music community. Each year, local musicians, music community members and library staff listen to submissions and select…
Calling All Teen Graphic Novel Artists: The Deadline Is Almost Here!
Have a story to tell through comics? There’s still time to enter the Kent District Library Teen Graphic Novel Contest — but the deadline is coming up fast! Teens ages 11–17 who live in or attend school in Kent County can submit an original comic or graphic novel of up to eight pages. Entries are due…
A Second Life for Library Books
By Hannah Moulds, Community Engagement Librarian Have you ever wondered what happens to a discarded library book? KDL buys thousands of new books a year. With so many new titles, so many copies of the most popular books and only so much space available on the shelves, there comes a time when books need to…
Walker Branch Library Important Dates for Closing in Standale and Reopening at Remembrance Road
IMPORTANT UPDATE: The Temporary Library will close at 5:00 PM on September 12, one week earlier than previously announced. 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…
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…
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