While visiting a KDL branch, have you ever forgotten to bring a spare diaper? Wished you had a wet wipe? Realized you needed a hygiene item and didn't want to leave the library to pick it up? Good news! Every KDL branch now has a hygiene locker stocked with items like tampons, deodorant, oral hygiene…
Check Out Our New App!
May 9, 2022
Big news! We are pleased to launch the KDL App, which makes common library tasks faster and easier. Download it today from the Apple App Store or Google Play. The app keeps you logged in, making it faster to view your holds, due dates, local events and more. You'll now have a digital library card…
KDL Welcomes New Programming Manager
April 27, 2022
Kent District Library is pleased to welcome Hennie Vaandrager to her new role as Programming Manager. She will support system-wide KDL programming including innovation, budgeting, training and quality control. Vaandrager has worked at KDL for 23 years. Most of that time was spent at the Kentwood Branch as a Youth Librarian and Branch Outreach and…
KDL Librarian Promoted to Manager
April 15, 2022
Kent District Library is pleased to welcome Penni Zurgable as the Regional Manager I at the Plainfield Twp. and Comstock Park Branches. Zurgable will provide direct and indirect supervision of all branch staff to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of library services. She will ensure the quality of services and procedures delivered and will…
KDL Partners with Meijer Gardens to Present Concerts for the Community
April 13, 2022
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park announces the Fifth Third Bank Summer Concerts at Meijer Gardens 2022 lineup, featuring 33 unique shows. This lineup reflects our continued commitment to bringing an eclectic group of artists to Meijer Gardens. Meijer Gardens intentionally curates the lineup of artists to provide a wide range of meaningful experiences each…
Free COVID-19 Test Kits at the Library
April 6, 2022
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has provided some public library locations with COVID-19 test kits that are available to the public for free. Test kits are limited and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Michiganders are asked to take one kit per person, up to five per household. Do any…
All-New Picture-Book App Engages Young Users
April 1, 2022
Parents are always looking for ways to make learning fun and engaging for their children. Well, thanks to a new offering from Kent District Library, they won’t need to look far! iVOX is a children’s book app which uses the latest in storytelling technology to delight and engage curious young minds. Children ages 2-10 can…
KDL Partners with Four Municipalities to Expand Rockford Branch
March 22, 2022
Kent District Library has partnered with four municipalities in northern Kent County in an agreement that paves the way for the expansion of the Krause Memorial (Rockford) Branch Library. The City of Rockford and the Townships of Algoma, Cannon and Courtland recently partnered with KDL in signing a memo of understanding that provides a flexible…
Kent District Library Adds American Sign Language Learning Resource
March 3, 2022
Today is World Hearing Day and Kent District Library is pleased to add ASLdeafined to its collection of free online resources. The content is for anyone who wishes to learn American Sign Language, regardless of age. This resource was created by and for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community. "We are really excited to offer…
Kent District Library Celebrates Year of Community Service
March 1, 2022
The newly published Kent District Library 2021 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, tech tutoring, feeding programs and more. The community report is a combination of the previously-published annual and impact reports. It…
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