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…
From Iceland to the Grand River: Bringing Time and Water to West Michigan
By Rhonda Maxwell | Sustainability Consultant | Steelcase What do all of these photos have in common? They were all taken by me last month on the beautiful island of Iceland. Iceland is such a stunning and other-worldly place, I wanted to find a way to bring a piece of Icelandic beauty back home. Since many…
The History of the Baseball Cap
By Josh Mosey | Digital Marketing Strategist This year’s adult Summer Wonder prize has been more than 150 years in the making. While the origins of baseball itself are still debated by historians, it is generally agreed that the rules for the modern version of the game were codified in New York on September 23…
Literacy Champion Spotlight: Adalee’s Library
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. Sometimes, the simplest gifts make the biggest difference. For children receiving treatment at Helen DeVos Children's Hospital, a new book can provide a welcome escape from doctor's appointments, treatments…
A Second Home for Summer: One Family’s Story
By Taylor LaBash | Cascade Twp. Branch The long, golden days of summer are finally here. As time stretches toward infinity and daily schedules slow down, the search begins for something meaningful to fill the hours. For one family of five, that “something” is found at the Cascade Twp. Branch of Kent District Library. With…
I Thought We Were Just Going to Check Out Books
By Author Robbin DeMeester The moment I walk into a library, I'm greeted by a familiar scent that instantly takes me back more than fifty years. It reminds me of hot summer afternoons growing up in the Midwest, when our house didn't have air conditioning, and the library became my favorite place to cool off…
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