The newly published Kent District Library 2025 Community Report tells the story of Kent District Library's mission to further all people and leading with heart. The report celebrates achievements, growth and partnerships throughout the community. It also includes systemwide statistics. It is available for download at kdl.org/communityreport and highlights numerous accomplishments, including: KDL’s Seed Library provided…
Kent District Library Announces 3rd Annual “On the Same Page” Communitywide Reading Initiative
Kent District Library is encouraging adults to get “On the Same Page” with reading. KDL is thrilled to announce that the book that will build community as everyone reads and discusses the same title is The Women by Kristin Hannah. “On the Same Page invites people to connect through a shared reading experience,” said Hennie Vaandrager…
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…
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…
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…
Let It Snow Returns; Sign Up Today!
Winter is a great time to stay home and cuddle up on the couch with a good book. Sign up for Kent District Library's Let It Snow reading challenge. Adults and teens (age 11+) who read or listen to six books between December 1 and February 27 earn a collectible Let It Snow mug. Still…
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…
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…
Living Better in West Michigan: A Global Health Perspective
Health, longevity and quality of life vary depending on where you live, but do they have to? Kent District Library and World Affairs Council of Western Michigan are partnering to present Living Better in West Michigan: A Global Health Perspective. Explore the factors that lead to people living longer lives here and in other parts of…
Thinking About Running for Office? Attend Elect Her
Learn campaign strategy and leadership skills like public speaking and networking in this non-partisan training session designed to give women the confidence and skills needed to run for office. Elect Her will take place from 1:00 - 4:00 PM on Saturday, September 27 at the Wyoming Branch of Kent District Library. Hear from local politicians…
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