Apply today for the $5,000 KDL Community Impact Scholarship

Are you a high-school senior, a college student or an adult returning to school or entering the trade professions? Do you believe in the power of service, collaboration and innovation to make your community stronger? At Kent District Library, we’re proud to have been honored with the 2023 Jerry Kline Community Impact Prize for our commitment to deep civic…
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The KDL Way: Furthering All People Includes Staff Too!

By Jacob Huber, Branch Librarian One of my favorite things about working for KDL is the commitment we have to Further All People. I love coming to work each day, knowing that my coworkers and I share this common goal as we engage with the communities around us. However, KDL’s investment in furthering people doesn’t just stop with our wonderful patrons…
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The Krause Memorial Branch Temporary Location Is Open at the Rockford Community Cabin!

While the Krause Memorial Branch is under construction, come find us at the Rockford Community Cabin, 220 N. Monroe St, Rockford, MI 49341. This location will be a new option for hold pickups on kdl.org, named “Krause Temporary.”  Krause Memorial Branch Hours: Monday - 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday - 12:00 PM - 8:00…
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Wait…They Write Books for Kids?

By Bernice Oliver, Assistant Branch Librarian, Kentwood (Richard L. Root) Branch Have you ever been browsing the picture books and suddenly an author’s name jumps out at you and makes you say, “Wait...I didn’t know they wrote books for kids!”? The other day I found a picture book I’d never seen before... a version of…
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Learn from a Librarian: What We Want You to Know About the Library

KDL librarians reflected on one simple prompt — “If there was one thing I wish all people knew about the library, it's…” — and their answers blend practical insight with personal care. Together, they offer a thoughtful, surprising and heartfelt look at what the library truly is and what it strives to be for the…
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February 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…
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