Welcome to Stump the Librarian, KDL’s very own podcast for all ages! We hope you’re hungry because in today’s episode, we’ll learn all about bread & flour — what flour is for, and how it’s made. Then we’ll dust off our hands for a library fact from Data Coordinator Sheri! Next, Liz dives into the wonderful world of turtles to find out exactly how they breathe underwater all winter long…
March 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…
Using AI Wisely: Career Support and Online Safety Workshops
This spring, the library is excited to offer two timely programs that explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is shaping our everyday lives —from job searching to online safety. Whether you’re planning your next career move or want to protect yourself from online scams, these programs will give you practical skills you can use right away…
Learn from a Librarian: How to Get Out of a Reading Slump
If you’re stuck in a reading slump, you’re not alone—and you’re not doomed to stay there. In this post, KDL librarians share their tried-and-true tips for reigniting your reading spark, from surprising genre swaps to low-pressure listening options. Whether you’ve lost momentum or just need a fresh perspective, consider this your friendly nudge back into…
Mama Bear & Baby Cubs Support Groups
By Kathy Cheney, Branch Librarian According to the online site US Dictionary, “the term 'mama bear' often refers to a mother who is extremely protective of her children or loved ones. It can be used to describe both human mothers and animal mothers.” Several years ago, one youth librarian at the Wyoming Branch of Kent…
Patron Impact Story: KDL Scholarship Recipient
Ania Fleszar was one of two recipients of the 2025 KDL Community Impact Scholarship. Here she shares how this award has impacted her life and education. I wanted to update you on how this scholarship is helping me achieve my dreams and what I'm doing at college! Midway through my first semester at Western Michigan…
Friends of the Amy Van Andel Library featured in magazine
The Friends of the Amy Van Andel Library have been featured in Our Home Ada magazine. We are grateful for the passion and tireless dedication of Friends groups who support our libraries, and we’re proud to celebrate their impact on our community…
Stump the Librarian: Slurp, Click and Growl
Curious about this week’s podcast episode title? Learn along with Liz and Jill as we explore the tiny and fascinating world of seahorses! You may be as surprised as us to learn about the sounds these small creatures make. We also explore the history of the telephone. Spoiler: it’s older than you think! We often get questions about the inner workings of…
Programming by the Numbers
KDL’s programming department schedules and provides supplies for KDL programs happening throughout the year. Including their manager, the Programming department is made up of just four people. Here are some of the amazing things that this department did in 2025. • Inventoried and distributed 7,000 Summer Wonder adult prizes and 3,420 Let It Snow prizes…
Easy Access to Over 1,300 U.S. Newspapers!
We are pleased to offer a new database that provides reliable current or historical news for research or staying informed. U.S. Newsstream offers full-text access to over 1,300 U.S. newspapers, including popular papers like The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, The Washington Post, Chicago Tribune and the Detroit Free Press. You now…
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