Kent District Library Announces “On the Same Page,” a Community Reading Initiative

Kent District Library is encouraging adults to get “On the Same Page” with reading. KDL is introducing a new initiative to bring people together around one book, Tom Lake by Ann Patchett.  "At KDL, we love reading and we love people, and On the Same Page will bring two of our favorite things together,” said…
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Kent District Library Board Reinvests $250,000 in the Community, Supporting Library Expansion Projects and Scholarships

The Kent District Library Board of Trustees recently approved a plan to reinvest $250,000 in prize money into the community in two different ways — by supporting library expansion projects and establishing a scholarship fund. As the recipient of the fifth annual Jerry Kline Community Impact Award, KDL receives the one-time prize as the 2023…
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Lance Werner to Serve as Board Member for Children’s Advocacy Center

Beginning January 1, 2024, KDL Executive Director Lance Werner will begin serving as a Board Member for Children's Advocacy Center of Kent County.  "Lance will bring unique talents, expertise and passion that will help drive our mission and improve the lives of the children we serve," said Gail Scott, President of the CAC Board of…
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Kent District Library Launches Revamped One Thousand Books Before Kindergarten Program

Kent District Library has been offering a 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program since 2015 and is pleased to now provide a new and improved version with the same great outcomes. The updated program introduces an online tracking option, includes a book with early literacy activities and features Michigan woodland animals.  All children, infant to kindergarten…
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Kent District Library Provides Millions of Resources, Opportunities for Kent County Residents

Despite unprecedented challenges in the last three years due to COVID-19 and a national surge in book bans, Kent District Library has continued to provide residents of all ages with access to millions of resources, directly supporting community development, entrepreneurship, early literacy and more. KDL serves residents in 27 municipalities through 20 branches, a bookmobile…
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Voices of Indigenous Peoples Series Presented by Kent District Library and World Affairs Council of Western Michigan

Kent District Library and World Affairs Council of Western Michigan are pleased to present Voices of Indigenous Peoples for Community and Healing, a free program series for adults. Around the world, the stories of indigenous people have been silenced. This series sheds light on challenges facing indigenous groups and the work done to maintain and…
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