Kent District Library is pleased to introduce 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 Readers has a…
Kent District Library Announces 13th Annual Write Michigan Short Story Contest
Kent District Library is pleased to announce the thirteenth annual Write Michigan Short Story Contest, which drew over 1,150 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. "Write Michigan is…
Rockford Residents to Consider Library Expansion Millage on November Ballot
*This news release was crafted and distributed by the City of Rockford. The City of Rockford will ask residents to consider a millage proposal in November that, if approved, would provide critical funding for a long-requested expansion of Krause Memorial Library to better meet the growing community’s needs. The Nov. 5 ballot question will ask…
Kent District Library Names 2024 Literacy Champions
Kent District Library is pleased to award Robin Trocinski, Kristy McPherson-Leitz and Life Change Book Club with the 2024 Literacy Champion Awards. Trocinski, a preschool teacher at Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center, and McPherson-Leitz, a high school teacher at Kenowa Hills High School, each received an individual award due to a tie vote. Life Change…
Kent District Library Welcomes New Community Engagement Manager
Kent District Library is pleased to welcome Craig Buno to his new role as Community Engagement Manager. He will support system-wide KDL outreach including innovation, budgeting, training and quality control. Buno has worked at KDL for 14 years in a variety of roles. He was the Branch Manager at both the Nelson Twp. and Walker…
Exploring the Radical Middle Series Presented by Kent District Library and World Affairs Council of Western Michigan
If you are among the nearly 85% who are dissatisfied with government and politics today, join us for this three-part series on Bridging Political Divides: Exploring the Radical Middle, presented by Kent District Library and World Affairs Council of Western Michigan. Amidst rising extremism and division, a growing number of citizens seek to transcend traditional…
Kent District Library Hosts Music Festival Featuring Local Artists
Enjoy summer with a music festival celebrating your favorite West Michigan artists from the KDL Vibes collection. Vibes Fest will include daily concerts at KDL's Cascade Twp. Branch August 5-9, and the event will culminate with an all-day music extravaganza on August 10. Chat with other music fans, hear some of your favorite local musicians…
Library Outdoor Space ‘Comes to Life’
This release was written and distributed by our friends at Cascade Charter Township. Tucked in more than 100 yards from bustling 28th Street stands Kent District Library’s Cascade Township Branch. Like most KDL locations, the branch serves as a community hub. However, unlike other branches, it is positioned on a relatively large and prominent parcel of…
Kent District Library and Kent County Parks Team Up to Present “Find Curi”
As part of our Summer Wonder program, we have teamed up with Kent County Parks to present “Find Curi!” Go on an outdoor scavenger hunt through local parks to find Curi, KDL’s Summer Wonder mascot. Find Curi is a fun opportunity to get outdoors and explore and learn this summer! Use clues to find Curi…
Kent District Library Presents Summer Wonder
This year, Kent District Library will take you on a Summer Wonder journey of reading, learning and experiencing! The challenge is designed for multiple learning styles to keep families engaged and inspired. KDL is excited to bring you a spectacular summer of outdoor discovery, scavenger hunts, reading, STEAM activities and lots of fun for everyone…
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