Kent District Library Recognized as a 2024 Recipient of the Nation’s Highest Museum and Library Honor

The Institute of Museum and Library Services today announced Kent District Library has received the 2024 National Medal for Museum and Library Service, the nation’s highest honor given for making significant and exceptional contributions to their communities. Kent District Library was one of five public library award recipients, representing institutions that provide dynamic programming and…
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Kent District Library Accepting Nominations for the KDL Literacy Champion Award

Kent District Library is accepting nominations for the third 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 June 17 and may be submitted online at kdl.org/literacychampion.   “Literacy is…
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Kent District Library Named Finalist for 2024 IMLS National Medal for Museum and Library Service

The Institute of Museum and Library Services announced that Kent District Library is among 30 finalists for the 2024 National Medal for Museum and Library Service. Kent District Library is the only institution in Michigan to be selected as a finalist for this award. The National Medal is the nation’s highest honor given to museums…
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“Pixels of Life” on Display at the Wyoming Branch of Kent District Library

Pixels of Life, a seven-foot hummingbird mosaic created using 10,000 hand-painted LEGO bricks, has found a new home at the Wyoming Branch of Kent District Library. Creator Aaron Liepman entered the piece in ArtPrize 2023 and is happy the piece in now on display for the public. The ruby-throated hummingbird is set to a 10-foot…
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Kent District Library Celebrates Year of Partnerships and Growth

The newly published Kent District Library 2023 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 and branch specific statistics. It is available for download at kdl.org/communityreport and highlights numerous accomplishments, including: …
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Congratulations Write Michigan Winners

Kent District Library, Capital Area District Library, Canton Public Library, Michigan Learning Channel and Schuler Books are pleased to announce the winners of the twelfth annual Write Michigan Short Story Contest. Over 1,150 writers from across the state entered the contest in three age groups —441 adults, 461 teens and 260 youth.  Winners were chosen by…
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Introducing Preschool Booster Packs!

We are so excited to introduce Preschool Booster Packs! Booster Packs are collections of fun-filled games, activities and books that are created for kids to help with pre-literacy skills. Already available for grades K-3, KDL is thrilled to now provide them for preschool learners as well. The new Preschool Booster Packs focus on the concepts…
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