Kent District Library is proud to partner with the Grand Rapids Public Museum to create an exhibit and programs focusing on the Anishinaabe peoples of the Great Lakes. The exhibit is titled "Anishinaabe: Past/Present/Future" and will be on display at our East Grand Rapids Branch and our Kentwood (Richard L. Root) Branch through November 30. KDL is also hosting a…
The Creation of a New Community Mural in Seven Simple Steps
By Dawn Heerspink, Branch Librarian What Makes a Community Mural? The Friends of the Byron Twp. Library sought to answer that question this autumn in order to transform the drab brown wall in the Clara C. Cheyne program room into a work of whimsy and joy. Here’s how a tired wall was given new life:…
Write Michigan: There’s Still Time!
There's still plenty of time to enter KDL's Write Michigan Short Story Contest, open to Michigan writers of all ages. Here's your chance to win $500 and get your story published. The contest includes separate categories for youth, teens and adults. Submit your story online at writemichigan.org by November 15. Help us spread the word about…
How NOT to Get Published: Eight Tips to Save You Time and Effort
By Josh Mosey | Digital Marketing Strategist (and an actual, published author) Writing is hard. Getting published is even harder. While many people have a story living inside of them, it is commonly said that 99% of books submitted for traditional publication get rejected. This can be for a variety of legitimate reasons, but that’s…
November 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…
Get to Know Scooter’s – A Stampworthy Prize Sponsor
If you’re looking for a quick pick-me-up with a side of kindness, look no further than Scooter’s Coffee in Cascade, MI. Known for their speedy service, delicious drinks and community spirit, Scooter’s is more than just a drive-thru coffee stop; it’s a local favorite with heart. Plus, when you show them your KDL library card…
Empowering Access: How AI is Transforming Digital Accessibility
By Shelley Roossien, Accessibility & Inclusion Specialist In a world increasingly shaped by digital experiences, ensuring accessibility for people with disabilities is not just a courtesy—it is a necessity. With 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. living with a disability, inclusive digital tools are needed now more than ever. With the recent explosion of…
Upcoming SNAP Benefit Gap
The Kent County Essential Needs Task Force published the following statement on the upcoming SNAP Benefit Gap, which has implications for more than 73,000 individuals in Kent County.
Congratulations to the Teen Photo Contest Winners!
There were 61 gorgeous photos submitted to this year's Teen Photo Challenge. We were so impressed by the talent displayed by the teens in our county! Congratulations to our winners and a big thank you to our guest judges, Ashlee McGreevy, Brad R. Baker, and Paige Young. Category: Exploration of Symmetry (judged by Paige Young…
Stump the Librarian: Open Wide, Whale!
This week on KDL’s podcast Stump the Librarian, Jill gets into some trash talk. That’s right, we're talking all things landfills. Meanwhile, Liz talks whale dentistry. Do whales have teeth?? Our hosts are joined by Tabby at the Wyoming Branch to talk all things POKEMON! Listen along every other Wednesday as we tackle questions…
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