The Institute of Museum and Library Services announced that Kent District Library is among 30 finalists for the 2024 National Medal for Museum and Library Service. Kent District Library is the only institution in Michigan to be selected as a finalist for this award. The National Medal is the nation’s highest honor given to museums…
“Pixels of Life” on Display at the Wyoming Branch of Kent District Library
Pixels of Life, a seven-foot hummingbird mosaic created using 10,000 hand-painted LEGO bricks, has found a new home at the Wyoming Branch of Kent District Library. Creator Aaron Liepman entered the piece in ArtPrize 2023 and is happy the piece in now on display for the public. The ruby-throated hummingbird is set to a 10-foot…
Kent District Library Celebrates Year of Partnerships and Growth
The newly published Kent District Library 2023 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 and branch specific statistics. It is available for download at kdl.org/communityreport and highlights numerous accomplishments, including: …
Congratulations Write Michigan Winners
Kent District Library, Capital Area District Library, Canton Public Library, Michigan Learning Channel and Schuler Books are pleased to announce the winners of the twelfth annual Write Michigan Short Story Contest. Over 1,150 writers from across the state entered the contest in three age groups —441 adults, 461 teens and 260 youth. Winners were chosen by…
Introducing Preschool Booster Packs!
We are so excited to introduce Preschool Booster Packs! Booster Packs are collections of fun-filled games, activities and books that are created for kids to help with pre-literacy skills. Already available for grades K-3, KDL is thrilled to now provide them for preschool learners as well. The new Preschool Booster Packs focus on the concepts…
KDL Welcomes New Board Member
Christina Tazelaar has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Kent District Library by the Kent County Board of Commissioners. She represents Region 6, which includes the City of Kentwood, Caledonia Twp. and Gaines Twp. Tazelaar serves as chief operating officer at the Reformed Church in America. Until recently, she spent her career…
Semi-Finalists Named in the Write Michigan Short Story Contest
Kent District Library, Schuler Books, Canton Public Library, Capital Area District Library and Michigan Learning Channel are proud to announce the semi-finalists in the twelfth annual Write Michigan Short Story Contest. Over 1,160 Michigan writers from all over the state entered the contest. Winners will be chosen by public voting at www.writemichigan.org through February 12 for the…
Kent District Library Celebrates Record-Breaking Digital Book Checkouts in 2023
Kent District Library (KDL) announced that it reached a record-breaking 1.6 million digital book checkouts in 2023. This milestone illustrates the continued growth and importance of library lending of ebooks, audiobooks and other digital content, as well as the library’s success in serving all members of the community. KDL is #49 of all public libraries…
Honoring the Life and Legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.: A Weeklong Celebration
Black Americans have shaped our country and community in a myriad of ways. This winter, join Kent District Library to learn more about Michigan’s Black history and how history ranging from the Civil War to the Civil Rights Movement shapes our present and can influence our future. KDL is pleased to present Honoring the Life…
Kent District Library Announces “On the Same Page,” a Community Reading Initiative
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…
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