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…
Kent District Library Hosts Music Festival Featuring Local Artists
Kick off the fall season with a music festival celebrating your favorite West Michigan artists from the KDL Vibes collection. Vibes Fest will take place from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Saturday, September 13 at the Cascade Twp. Branch of Kent District Library. Chat with other music fans, hear some of your favorite local…
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…
Legendary Readers Returns to Kent District Library
Kent District Library is pleased to announce the return of Legendary Readers, a simple and fun reading program designed to help children develop a lifetime love of reading and learning. Participants in grades K-5 are asked to read, write or visit the library for 100 days throughout the school year, outside of the classroom. Legendary…
Kent District Library Announces 14th Annual Write Michigan Short Story Contest
Kent District Library is pleased to announce the fourteenth annual Write Michigan Short Story Contest, which drew over 1,000 entries last year. Michigan writers of all ages are invited to enter, with separate categories for youth, teens and adults. Winning entries will be published and the top writers will receive cash prizes. “The Write Michigan contest…
Grand Opening Celebration at Renovated Cascade Township Branch
This release was written and sent by Cascade Twp. After months of anticipation, the newly renovated Cascade Branch of Kent District Library is ready to open its doors. The public is invited to join Cascade Township, Kent District Library and project partners for a grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, July 23…
Kent District Library Introduces Teen Graphic Novel Contest
Kent District Library is pleased to announce a new Teen Graphic Novel Contest. Entries will be accepted from July 1 – August 31 at kdl.org/teengraphicnovel. Teens ages 11-17 at the time of submission residing in or attending school in Kent County are encouraged to enter. "Our main goal for the contest is to provide young…
KDL’s Talking Book & Braille Center Wins National Award
Kent District Library’s Talking Book & Braille Center (TBBC) has been honored as the 2025 Library of the Year by the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS), a division of the Library of Congress. This prestigious national award recognizes TBBC’s exceptional commitment to serving readers with visual, physical or print disabilities…
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