By Jen Van Hal, Cascade Twp. Branch With the holidays just around the corner, being environmentally friendly might not be at the top of your worry list. We want our socially-distanced celebratory experiences to be as pleasant and authentic as they can be. That our Zoom family get-togethers helps us cut back on our fuel…
KDL Supports Toys for Tots
This year, KDL will once again participate in Toys for Tots to help spread some holiday cheer. Donate a new, unwrapped toy at any KDL branch by December 14. Because our branches are currently closed to in-person visits, staff will be collecting donations through our curbside pickup service. Park in a designated spot, call the…
Dream It, Screen It: Enter the Teen Film Festival
With so many teens staying home these days, it's the perfect time for them to enter the Kent County Teen Film Festival. It's an awesome opportunity for them to get creative, show off their skills, win prizes and see their film on the big screen! We are accepting entries through January 22, 2021. Every year…
Kent District Library Returns to Curbside and Online Service Only
Out of an abundance of caution, beginning Monday, November 16, Kent District Library will close its branches to in-person visits but will continue to offer curbside pickup services, online programs and expanded online resources. Curbside service is available during normal branch hours so there is no interruption for patrons who check out items, while online…
Kent District Library Hires Director of Projects & Planning
Kent District Library is pleased to announce the selection of Jaci Cooper to serve as the Director of Projects & Planning. She will oversee KDL's portfolio of projects, process improvement, municipality building projects, strategic planning and system-wide calendaring. “I'm always actively seeking to dispel the myth that creativity and organization cannot co-exist,” Cooper said. “In…
