By Angela Deckard, Branch Librarian Ever walk into your local library and feel like youāve stepped into a winter wonderland? Every November through December, the Amy Van Andel Library transforms into a dazzling holiday scene filled with candy-coated trees, sparkling snow and cheerfully wrapped presents. These festive touches donāt just brighten the space; they alsoā¦
Read Like a Librarian: Our Favorite Holiday Reads
As the festive season settles in, KDL librarians are excited to share the holiday stories they love most. These recommendations are meant to help you find the perfect cozy read for the season. Whether youāre seeking nostalgia, laughter or a heartwarming escape, our librarians have something special to brighten your holiday reading list. The Vanderbeekersā¦
Concerts for the Community: Celebrating a Season of Music, Access and Connection
This past summer marked the third season of Concerts for the Community, a partnership between KDL and the Steve and Amy Van Andel Foundation. The program is designed to provide concert tickets to world-class performances for community members who might not otherwise have the opportunity to attend due to barriers such as poverty, disability, mentalā¦
Experience KDL: Beauty at the EGR Branch
ByĀ TobyĀ Schuler, Branch Librarian People come from far and wide to visit the East Grand Rapids Branch of Kent District Library. Some like to read a newspaper or use their laptop while enjoying a view of Reeds Lake. Some like to get work done in our private study rooms. Some come for storytimes or fun playā¦
Stump the Librarian: Presidential Pretzels
Welcome to Stump the Librarian, KDLās very own podcast for all ages. We begin todayās episode with a very important Meijer Garden cat update. After that, Jill discovers if George Washington ate pretzels. Whatās your guess? We welcome KDL Manager Karen to the show to share some super gross facts. Ick! Then, Liz learns moreā¦
Meet the Artist | Brianne Farley
Have you ever wondered who creates the amazing artwork onĀ KDL's magazines? Well, meet Brianne Farley, the artist behind the Winter Kaleidoscope (available now at a branch near you!). You may recognize her artwork and style from books you've seen in our collection! What can you tell us about yourself? I am a picture book authorā¦
Bring Joy to a Child This Holiday Season
This year, KDL is once again participating in Toys for Tots to help spread some holiday cheer. Donate a new, unwrapped toy at any KDL branch by December 14.Ā Sponsored by the US Marines, Toys for Tots delivers new toys to children throughout our communities. Thanks to Toys for Tots, deserving children can experience allā¦
2025 Draw the Yeti Contest!
Bring the legendary Let It Snow Yeti to life with your creativity! How to Enter: Draw your version of the Yeti. Photograph or scan your drawing. Email your artwork to contact@kdl.org. Prize: š¬ Win 4 Movie Passes! Deadline: š Submit by December 17. Winner Announcement: š Winner revealed December 19. Rules: Open to all agesā¦
Staff Poem: The Library Stands Alone
By Jonah Chickering, Assistant Branch Librarian, Kentwood Branch In the halls of safety and knowledge We find our refuge A pillar to literacy and community The library stands alone Laughing children and typing keystrokes Fill the air And the warmest, kindest people Are its stewards A break from the race A break from the costā¦
Donate to Books for Babies
A childās brain doubles in size in their first year with 90% of brain development happening before age five. Reading to babies boosts cognitive and language development, strengthens the caregiver-child bond and builds a foundation for future literacy skills. It exposes babies to new words and sentence structures, stimulates their brains and creates a senseā¦
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