Calling All Teen Poets

Kent District Library is currently accepting entries to the annual Write Michigan Teen Poetry Contest, open to teens in grades 6-12 living or attending school in Kent County. This is a great opportunity for teens to share their writing and win a cool prize. Teens are encouraged to submit up to two poems by April…
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KDL Welcomes New Board Member

Kristen Covelle has been appointed to the Board of Trustees of the Kent District Library by the Kent County Board of Commissioners. She represents Region 5, which includes the City of East Grand Rapids and Ada, Cascade and Grand Rapids Townships. Covelle has been a KDL patron since 2004 and visits the library about twice…
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Kent District Library Announces Community Impact Scholarship

Kent District Library and the KDL Board of Trustees are proud to offer a $5,000 KDL Community Impact Scholarship to recognize high school seniors and adults returning to school who have worked hard to improve their communities and show potential to make long term impact. Both trade-bound and college-bound students are eligible to apply.   Strong…
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KDL Welcomes New Regional Manager II

Kent District Library is pleased to welcome Ashten VanderPloeg to her new role as Regional Manager II at the Cascade Twp. and Caledonia Twp. Branches. She provides direct and indirect supervision of all branch staff and is responsible for day-to-day circulation operations and implementation of policy and procedural changes. VanderPloeg began working for KDL in…
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Kent District Library Accepting Nominations for the KDL Literacy Champion Award

Kent District Library is accepting nominations for the fourth annual Literacy Champion Award for outstanding leadership and advocacy of literacy. The award will go to one individual and one organization who does or has done something exceptional to promote literacy. Nominations are open through February 28, 2026 and may be submitted online at kdl.org/literacychampion. Winners will…
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Kent District Library Presents Next Nexus Series Focused on Health and Business

Kent District Library is thrilled to announce the Next Nexus Series: Health and Business. Learn from experts in the health and business fields how to incorporate health awareness into your business practices in order to improve workflow, increase talent retention and create a stronger work culture. Each session includes interactive panels, professional networking and light…
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