Fall 2023 Great Michigan Read Author Tour Dates Announced

This news release was written and distributed by Michigan Humanities. Michigan Humanities is pleased to announce the Fall 2023 author tour dates for the 2023-24 Great Michigan Read author, Angeline Boulley. Boulley’s book, Firekeeper’s Daughter, was announced as the 2023-24 Great Michigan Read selection in March. The tour will begin on September 25 at the…
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Sara Proaño Receives Prestigious “Mover and Shaker” Award from Library Journal 

Sara Proaño, Community Engagement Manager at Kent District Library, has been named a “Mover and Shaker” in the library industry by the national publication, Library Journal. Proaño was selected in the Community Builder category because she takes Kent District Library (KDL) beyond its walls, bringing library services to individuals who experience barriers to access.  One…
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Kent District Library Celebrates New Play Spaces with Find Your Knook Challenge

Kent District Library invites families with children ages 0-6 to take part in the Find Your Knook Challenge, taking place March 27 through April 12. Visit one of the new WonderKnook play spaces at any of KDL’s 20 branches, take a photo or video, and post it to Facebook or Instagram with the hashtag #WonderKnook…
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Kent District Library Celebrates Year of Growth and Record-Setting Digital Circulation

The newly published Kent District Library Community Report tells the story of Kent District Library meeting its mission to further all people. It includes accounts of those impacted by KDL’s offerings, including reading programs, community partnerships, programs and more. The community report also includes systemwide and branch specific statistics for 2022. It is available for…
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Grand Rapids Chamber Partners with Kent District Library to Support Minority Business Growth

The Grand Rapids Chamber is pleased to announce a partnership with Kent District Library (KDL) to support Chamber’s Center for Economic Inclusion (CEI). “The Center for Economic Inclusion aims to address the economic disparities faced by minority entrepreneurs in West Michigan by providing comprehensive support and services to assist them in managing and growing their…
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Kent District Library Celebrates Black History Month

February is Black History Month and Kent District Library is celebrating with programs and book recommendations. Programs Researching African American Ancestors Researching African American ancestry can be a tremendous struggle and tremendously rewarding. This session offers helpful resources, tips and pitfalls to avoid. Monday, February 13, 6:30 PM – East Grand Rapids Branch Stories of…
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Kent District Library Reaches Record-Breaking One Million Digital Book Checkouts in 2022

Kent District Library (KDL) announced today that it reached a record-breaking one million digital book checkouts in 2022. This milestone illustrates the continued growth and importance of library lending of ebooks, audiobooks and other digital content as well as the library’s success in serving all members of the community. KDL is #54 of all standalone public libraries, one…
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Save Money with Your KDL Library Card

If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to save money this year, it’s the perfect time to visit your local Kent District Library branch. “People are increasingly finding that many of the things they pay hard-earned dollars for are already available at the library --- magazines such as Consumer Reports, training from LinkedIn Learning…
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