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…
Sign Up for Our Winter Reading Club
Winter is a great time to stay home and cuddle up on the couch with a good book. Sign up for Kent District Library's Let It Snow Reading Club. Adults and teens (age 11+) who read or listen to six books from the Let It Snow reading categories between December 1 and February 29 earn a…
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…
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…
Voters Overwhelmingly Approve KDL Millage Renewal
Voters in the Kent District Library service area overwhelmingly approved a 15-year millage renewal.
Lance Werner Named ULC Advocate of the Year
At the 2023 Annual Forum, the Urban Libraries Council and Forum sponsor EBSCO presented the 2023 ULC Advocate of the Year Award to ULC member Lance Werner, Executive Director of Kent District Library. Werner's journey as a library advocate has been nothing short of extraordinary. His dedication, passion and tireless efforts have transformed libraries into…
Voters to Consider KDL Millage Renewal On Election Day
On Nov. 7, Kent County residents in the Kent District Library service area will be asked to consider renewing the millage that funds its operations for another 15 years. KDL is asking voters to consider a new, lower rate of 1.1 mills, which reflects a reduction of 10.9% off KDL’s current millage rate of 1.2355…
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…
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…
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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