By Marissa R., KDL Patron I stumbled upon DVDs of Project Runway Season 2 at a KDL branch several years ago. I had never heard of that show. I was fascinated by all the designers cutting fabric and making garments. The assembly seemed like something I could do. Shortly after that, I bought a sewing machine…
Let It Snow Success
This year's Let It Snow program was a huge success! We had 2,818 completers, who each earned a mug, and 1,452 power readers, who were entered into a prize drawing. These numbers are up from last year, when we had 2,674 completers and 1,387 power readers. Over 22,700 books were read. If we laid them…
On the Same Page: Registration is Open!
Today is the day you have been waiting for! Registration is now open for the On the Same Page Author Visit, taking place at 6:30 PM on Wednesday, April 24 at the Covenant Fine Arts Center at Calvin University. Don't miss your chance to hear from acclaimed authors Ann Patchett and Kevin Wilson. Free registration…
Letter from Lance: Come Grow With Us!
Spring has sprung! It’s the season of growth, and we love helping children grow in their love of reading and learning. That is why we recently began offering 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…
Spring Programs Inspired by Tom Lake
By Angela Deckard and Shelby Toren, Branch Librarians We’re counting down the days until we get to meet Ann Patchett and Kevin Wilson in April! While we are excitedly awaiting the big event, we hope you will join us for one of the many programs we have connected to the themes of Ann Patchett’s Tom Lake. Enjoy…
Stump the Librarian: Koala Criminals
This week Liz and Jill are talking about fingerprints. How do we get them? Are my fingerprints the same as my twins? What if I injure my fingerprint? What other animals have fingerprints? And have Liz and Jill had their fingerprints taken? We are also talking about our oldest memories and why we can’t remember…
Empower U Empowers Young Adults
By Jaci Cooper | Director of Projects and Planning EmpowerU is a special needs transition program overseen by the Kent Intermediate School District (KISD) for adults ages 18-26 who have already gone through high school. Their mission statement is: “In partnership with our community, [EmpowerU] provides specialized instruction and opportunities specific to employment and independent…
Literary Easter Eggs in Tom Lake
By Angela Deckard and Shelby Toren, Branch Librarians As a writer and a bookstore owner, it’s no surprise that Ann Patchett’s book Tom Lake is filled with literary references. We went through and compiled a list of all the literary Easter eggs found throughout the novel. If you are ready to immerse yourself in the world of Tom…
Stump the Librarian: 430 Million Hiccups!
Your friendly neighborhood librarians Jill & Liz are back to answer more of your questions. In today’s episode, Jill explains the beautiful colors we all see in sunsets, even from the International Space Station. Liz brings some UFO-shaped cloud trivia to you before tackling a startling case of hiccups. Eek! Finally, Jill gives a book…
Get to Know KDL: Josh from the Service Center
Meet Josh. As a member of the Marketing Communications Department, Josh is the voice of KDL through social media and email marketing. So, when you get an email from "Josh at Kent District Library," this is him. Let's get to know Josh a little more. As a child, I wanted to grow up to be..…
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