On the Same Page with Kristin Hannah and Megan Chance took place June 9 at Van Andel Arena after rescheduling at the larger venue to accommodate tremendous community interest. The 90-minute program featured a rousing welcome by KDL Executive Director Lance Werner, author introductions by Branch Librarian Shelby Toren and a Q&A session that was…
Can You Spot an AI-Generated Book? KDL’s Collection Experts Weigh In
By Abby Lynn, Patron Services Librarian, and Gwennan Lawcock, Network Systems Specialist Although AI can be a useful tool, the information it provides is often unreliable or incomplete. With the rise in AI-generated material, it can be difficult for patrons and library staff to discern what is AI-generated vs. human-generated. Kent District Library prioritizes human-generated…
July 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…
Literacy Champion Spotlight: Realism is Loyalty
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, Realism is Loyalty. Every young person has a story. At Realism Is Loyalty, that story is never the end of the conversation — it's the place where support begins…
Building Big Ideas Together: KDL and MSPE Partner to Expand KDL Lab Experiences
By Danielle N. Yoon, P.E. | Civil Engineer | 2026-2027 MSPE Western Chapter President Kent District Library is excited to partner with the Michigan Society of Professional Engineers (MSPE) – Western Chapter to expand hands-on STEAM learning opportunities for children across Kent County. Through ongoing conversations, KDL and MSPE identified a shared goal: creating engaging…
Literacy Champion Spotlight: Kids Hope USA
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, Kids Hope USA. Kids Hope USA leads and advocates for literacy in an extraordinary way by providing consistent, one-to-one mentoring to elementary students during the years when reading skills…
Calling All Teachers!
KDL is your biggest fan — and while we hope you’re enjoying a well-earned break, summer is the perfect time to explore resources for the year ahead. From Teacher Cards that help stock your classroom library to our School Partnership Menu packed with engaging visit options, we’re here to support you. Invite us in for…
Experience KDL: The Perfect Tuesday in Grandville
By Maria Page, Branch Librarian Need a simple summer adventure for your family with minimal travel? Spend a Tuesday with us at the Grandville branch! Start your morning at the Farmer's Market right outside the library. Pick up some fresh goodies and say hello to local vendors. You will love the buzz of a busy summer…
When a Library Program Fills an Arena
By Angela Deckard Branch Librarian | Amy Van Andel Library (Ada) A sold-out arena. Fans lining up for hours before the show begins. The excitement is palpable. This isn’t a Taylor Swift concert; it’s a gathering of over 6,000 readers celebrating the power of storytelling, community and female friendship with bestselling authors Kristin Hannah and Megan…
Letter from Lance: Welcome to Summer
Summer has arrived, and there’s a renewed sense of energy and possibility here at the library. Summer is one of my favorite times of year — families stopping in together, kids eagerly signing up for Summer Wonder and neighbors reconnecting in a shared space that belongs to all of us. At the same time, we…
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