Early Bird Books Invites West Michigan to Honor Dolly Parton Sept. 25 Through the Gift of Books

How can you celebrate Dolly Day (and every day)? Read to a child Checkout books about Dolly Checkout Dolly's movies Checkout Dolly's music Learn about Dolly's Imagination Library and their local chapter (Early Bird Books)  Wear rhinestones 🙂 This press release was written and distributed by Early Bird Books.  Early Bird Books, the local nonprofit…
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Kent District Library Announces 15th Annual Write Michigan Short Story Contest 

Kent District Library is pleased to announce the fifteenth annual Write Michigan Short Story Contest, which drew over 1,000 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.    “With this being…
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New Regional Manager I at Plainfield and Comstock Park Branches

Kent District Library is pleased to announce Maria Page's promotion to the Regional Manager I position at the Plainfield Twp. and Comstock Park Branches. Page will provide direct and indirect supervision of all branch staff. She will be responsible for ensuring efficient and effective delivery of library services and will serve as a community liaison…
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Kent District Library Announces Community Impact Scholarship Winners

Kent District Library and the KDL Board of Trustees are proud to announce the two recipients of the 2026 KDL Community Impact Scholarship. Tamara Wanyoike and Megan Middlestadt will each receive $5,000 to further their education. The award recognizes high school seniors and adults returning to school who have worked hard to improve their communities…
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Kent District Library Announces 2026 Literacy Champions

Kent District Library is pleased to award Kim Blovits and West Michigan Asian American Association (WMAAA) with the 2026 Literacy Champion Awards. Blovits, a fourth-grade teacher at Caledonia Elementary, received the individual award and West Michigan Asian American Association received the organization award. They each received a $1,000 cash prize to further their literacy efforts and a crystal…
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Summer Wonder Returns to Kent District Library with Reading, Activities and Free Family Fun

Summer Wonder is back at Kent District Library (KDL), offering readers of all ages exciting opportunities to stay curious, creative and connected all summer long. Running June 1 through August 7, the annual program encourages lifelong learning through reading, hands-on activities and free events designed for a variety of interests, learning styles and abilities. Participants…
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Get to Know Megan Chance

The sold-out On the Same Page event with Kristin Hannah and Megan Chance is coming right up!  If you haven't already gotten your hands on books by these two authors, many branches have copies on the shelf right now! Check out your local branch or visit kdl.org to place a hold. Now, let's get to know a…
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Jaci Cooper Elected to MLA Board of Directors

Jaci Cooper, KDL's Director of Projects & Planning, was recently elected to the Michigan Library Association Board of Directors as a Member-at-Large. Her term will run from July 2026 through June 2029. The Michigan Library Association (MLA) Board of Directors is composed of elected leaders from across the state’s library community, representing district libraries, public…
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