By Christine Mwangi, Director of Fund Development It is hard-wired in all of us to be social beings who enjoy connecting with each other. While the effects of COVID-19 continue to impact our lives, some things have not changed, like the need for volunteers at Kent District Library branches. At KDL, we continue to find…
Smashing the Barriers: Accessibility at KDL
By Shelley RoossienAccessibility & Inclusion Specialist Once upon a time, I was a young, fresh-faced college graduate looking for my first “big girl” job as a librarian. I had been working for KDL for three years, and I was given the opportunity to head up what was at the time KDL’s Library for the Blind…
Free Help for Passing your Driving Test
If you are anxiously awaiting an upcoming driving test, we can help! Visit kdl.driving-tests.org for free access to practice tests and helpful resources. This site will help you prepare for car tests, motorcycle tests and CDL tests. The offerings are available in English and Spanish, and there are some helpful opportunities for visual learners. With…
Learn relevant, professional skills on LinkedIn Learning
Coming soon to all patrons with your KDL library card. Starting Thursday, April 1, LinkedIn Learning gives you access to: 16,000+ online courses in 7 languages. Expert Instructors with real-world experience. 60 new courses added each week! Courses cover: Leadership Project Management Excel Sales Job Hunting Cloud Computing Python DevOps Data Science Digital Marketing Photography…
Rethinking Recycling
By Deb Wilcoxson, East Grand Rapids Branch During the years I lived in Indiana, we made countless trips north on US-131 when visiting family in Grand Rapids. I vividly recall the horror of watching - from the car window - the once scenic farmer’s field at the southern edge of Kent County become an unsightly…
