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…
Teen Graphic Novel Contest Returns to Kent District Library
Kent District Library is pleased to announce the return of the Teen Graphic Novel Contest. Entries will be accepted from July 1 – August 31 at kdl.org/teengraphicnovel. Teens ages 11-17 at the time of submission residing in or attending school in Kent County are encouraged to enter. "Our main goal for the contest is to…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
DeVos Performance Hall Collecting New and Gently Used Books for Kent District Library at Dog Man The Musical on May 3
This news release was written and distributed by DeVos Performance Hall. DeVos Performance Hall and Kent District Library are partnering to host a book drive in conjunction with Dog Man The Musical on May 3. Prior to the show, new and gently used books will be collected in the outer lobby of the performance hall to support local families…
Kent District Library Celebrates a Year of Expansion and Innovation
The newly published Kent District Library 2025 Community Report tells the story of Kent District Library's mission to further all people and leading with heart. The report celebrates achievements, growth and partnerships throughout the community. It also includes systemwide statistics. It is available for download at kdl.org/communityreport and highlights numerous accomplishments, including: KDL’s Seed Library provided…
Kent District Library Announces 3rd Annual “On the Same Page” Communitywide Reading Initiative
Kent District Library is encouraging adults to get “On the Same Page” with reading. KDL is thrilled to announce that the book that will build community as everyone reads and discusses the same title is The Women by Kristin Hannah. “On the Same Page invites people to connect through a shared reading experience,” said Hennie Vaandrager…
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