If you are a teacher, this post is for you. Inspire your students to share their creativity in the Write Michigan Short Story Contest! The contest is free to enter for writers 17 and younger and offers cash prizes plus the chance to be published in an anthology. It’s a wonderful way to celebrate student…
Congratulations to the Teen Graphic Novel Contest Winners!
By Madelyn Besaw, Branch Librarian, Englehardt Branch The Write Michigan Teen Graphic Novel Contest received 61 entries in this first year, and we were blown away by the wide range of artistic talent! KDL would like to thank all of our teen graphic novelists - it takes a great deal of bravery to share…
Experience KDL: Get Cozy at Caledonia
By Shelby Toren, Branch Librarian If you are searching for a cozy place to curl up with your latest read, look no further than the fireplace at the Caledonia Twp. Branch! The fireplace has been a fixture in our building since it was built in 2011. Featuring comfy chairs, reading lamps and convenient tables…
Disability Awareness Month at KDL
By Tabitha Schaub-Carter, Branch Librarian Kent District Library prides itself on being a welcoming place for all, hosting programs for all ages and abilities across our locations. October is both Learning Disabilities Awareness Month and National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). October was originally designated as Learning Disabilities Month in 1985 by President Ronald Regan…
Stump the Librarian: Dogs with Jobs
Hello, podcast people! Welcome to Stump the Librarian, KDL’s very own podcast for all ages. In today’s episode, Liz is talking about some very important rocks—no, really! We welcome Kentwood Librarian Hatka to the show for a shark-tastic fact of the day. Then, Jill is talking about service & therapy dogs and the helpful jobs they…
Get to Know Hall Street Bakery (and Wealthy Street Bakery) – A Stampworthy Prize Sponsor
There’s something special about walking into a neighborhood bakery and being greeted with warmth, kindness and the smell of fresh bread. That’s exactly what I experienced when I visited Hall Street Bakery in Grand Rapids and chatted with Ondrea Havemeier, who made me feel instantly welcome. The service was amazing! And the baked goods? Even…
What Makes a Writer a Writer? (And Also, Why You Should Enter Write Michigan)
By Janyre Tromp I was in kindergarten when I first published an award-winning story. Well, kind of. I did write a story that my school published in a mimeographed affair, and I won an award for my grade. But the paper certificate was quickly lost, and no one remembered much about my story or my…
Enter the KDL Teen Photo Challenge!
Teen photographers, this one is for you! Grab your smartphone or camera and enter the Teen Photo Challenge. Compose your best snapshots of subjects that fall into three categories: Tiny Made Big: Zoom in and supersize the small stuff! Creepy-Cute Clicks: Get up close and personal with the wonders of the insect world! Exploration of…
Favorite Books and Movies Checked out at Comstock Park library
By Paula Wright, KDL Branch Librarian at the Comstock Park Branch Reprinted with permission of the Comstock Park Communicator Are you curious about what other people are reading in Comstock Park, MI? This year the Comstock Park Library has checked out over 40,500 items to area residents. Breakout author Freida McFadden is one of the…
Little Free Library Spotlight: My Little House
By Emily Whalen, Finance Manager, KDL Even before working at Kent District Library, Little Free Libraries always caught my eye. I loved the variety of designs and the way they felt so welcoming to anyone passing by. When I bought my house in Rockford, I quickly noticed something missing on our busy street - there…
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