Kent District Library and World Affairs Council of Western Michigan are pleased to present Communities by Design, a programming series for municipal leaders, planners, visionaries and residents who cherish a home community that is equitable, just and sustainable. Our community is experiencing a renaissance of municipal development with long-range visions of vibrancy, growth and enrichment…
New Regional Manager I at Cascade and Caledonia Twp. Branches
September 19, 2022
Kent District Library is pleased to announce Lulu Brown's promotion to the Regional Manager I position at the Cascade Twp. and Caledonia Twp. Branches. Brown 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…
Kent District Library Offers Program Series for Writers
September 6, 2022
This fall, Kent District Library is hosting a programming series for writers of all ages, skill levels and genres. The Write Michigan series is dedicated to nurturing and promoting local literary talent. “We have so many talented writers in our area that have valuable gifts to share,” said Hennie Vaandrager, programming manager at KDL. “No…
Kent District Library Announces 11th Annual Write Michigan Short Story Contest
September 1, 2022
Kent District Library, Schuler Books and two other libraries from across Michigan announce the eleventh annual Write Michigan Short Story Contest, which drew almost 1,200 entries last year. Michigan writers of all ages are invited to enter, with separate categories for youth, teens and adults. Writers can enter in either English or Spanish. Winning entries…
Your Pet Could Be Featured in Our Calendar
August 29, 2022
Do you have the cutest, most photogenic pet ever? It's time to make them a star! We are accepting photos of pets to be featured in our pet calendar. Photo submissions are accepted online through September 14 and must include a literacy theme. One entry per person. An online public vote will take place September…
Lance Werner Named to Grand Rapids 200 List
August 2, 2022
We are pleased to announce that KDL Executive Director Lance Werner has been named for the second year in a row to the prestigious list of the "GRAND RAPIDS 200" -- the 200 most powerful and influential people in West Michigan for 2022! As a purely editorial, highly selective, biographical database of business leaders in…
Kent District Library Accepting Submissions to Coaster Art Contest
July 8, 2022
Kent District Library is accepting submissions for the KDL Coaster Art Contest with the theme “Library Love.” Entries are accepted at kdl.org/coaster-art through August 8. Artists 18 and older are encouraged to submit their original artwork online; one entry per person. Five winners will be selected by a panel of judges within Kent District Library's…
KDL Welcomes New Manager at the Kentwood and Gaines Twp. Branches
June 22, 2022
Kent District Library is pleased to welcome Kiosha Jeltema as the Regional Manager 1 at the Kentwood and Gaines Twp. Branches. Jeltema will supervise branch staff to ensure efficient and effective delivery of library services and will serve as a community liaison representing Kent District Library. "It is a pleasure to join the amazing KDL…
Kent District Library Accepting Nominations for the KDL Literacy Champion Award
June 20, 2022
Kent District Library is introducing the KDL Literacy Champion Award for outstanding leadership and advocacy of literacy. The award will go to one individual and one organization who does or has done something exceptional to promote literacy. Nominations are open through July 31 and may be submitted online at kdl.org/literacychampion. Winners will receive $1,000, a…
KDL Core Collection Expands to Include Youth and Teen Titles
June 2, 2022
We are pleased to expand the KDL Core Collection to now include youth and teen titles. The new 100-book collection includes 50 youth titles and 50 teen titles. The titles are at least one year old and are close to the hearts of KDL librarians and patrons alike. These books are popular and respected, which…
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