By Jenny Furner | Collection Services Assistant Have you ever wondered how a book you put on hold gets to your ho me branch? Follow the odysseyof a copy of Kristin Hannah’s The Women from all the way across the county to your backyard. Step one: You locate the book in KDL’s catalog and hit…
Meet the Artist | Veronica Kudina
Have you ever wondered who creates the beautiful covers on KDL's Kaleidoscope magazines? Well, meet Veronica Kudina, the artist behind the summer edition (available now at a branch near you!). Veronica is a former KDL Graphic Design Intern who has gone on to a full-time position in graphic design. What can you tell us about yourself…
Summer Hours Starting Soon!
Summer hours are almost here! This Sunday, May 17, will be the last Sunday our branches are open until after Labor Day. Beginning next week, our Sunday hours will pause for the summer season. The following branches will be open this Sunday from 1:00 - 5:00 PM: Amy Van Andel Library, Cascade Twp., East Grand…
Stump the Librarian: Big Walks and Tiny Treasures
Do you love being outdoors? If so, this episode of Stump the Librarian is for you! Join Liz and Jill this week as they discuss the exciting outside activity geocaching. Travel the world with us as we learn about circumnavigation and think through just how long it would take to walk around the world. Laugh and learn with Liz and Jill every other…
Learn About Michigan with This Regional E-library
By Jenny, Furner, Collection Services Assistant KDL offers great online resources like Libby and Hoopla, but for Michigan-specific authors or topics, check out Read Michigan, a collection of regional e-books. Non-fiction and fiction titles about Michigan history, wildlife, foliage, cities and towns are available to read online at any time — no wait lists or…
KDL Gives Back: Hygiene Products
During the month of May, we are collecting new hygiene products at all 20 branches during open hours to support the work of AYA Youth Collective. The Grand Rapids nonprofit supports youth ages 14–24 experiencing homelessness or instability by providing drop-in services, basic needs support, counseling connections and affordable supportive housing. Their mission is to…
Stump the Librarian: Mummy Lake
Welcome to Stump the Librarian, KDL’s very own podcast for all ages! In today’s episode, Jill explores the wonderful world of white chocolate — is it actually chocolate or something different altogether? Then, Lauren from KDL’s Programming Department drops in to share an incredible animal fact. Next, Liz carefully explores a mysterious lake in Tanzania known for…
Join the Conversation: P.E.A.C.E. of Mine
Kent District Library invites community members to take part in meaningful conversations that inspire understanding, healing, and positive change. The P.E.A.C.E. of Mine: Listening for Change program offers a welcoming space to connect with neighbors and explore important issues impacting our community. These sessions, moderated by Regenail Thomas from Seeds of Promise, focus on how…
Congratulations to the Teen Poetry Contest Winners!
The Write Michigan Teen Poetry Contest received 359 entries this year, and we were so impressed by the level of talent on display! KDL would like to thank all our teen poets – it takes courage to share your art with strangers, and we are honored by your participation. Congrats to the winners, who will each…
A Day in the Life of the Bookmobile
By Julita Fenneuff | Administrative Assistant We start our day loading the Bookmobile — lovingly nicknamed “The Rig” by its operators — with the appropriate cart of books for our scheduled visits. Today, we have a Bright Beginnings playgroup, followed by a lobby stop at the Wyoming Senior Center and we’ll finish the day at…
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