What to Read Next: Front Desk
Tue, 03/19/2019 - 10:00 AM
Mia Tang has a lot of secrets and a lot of real life problems. In the book Front Desk by Kelly Yang, ten-year-old Mia manages the front desk and lives in a rundown motel with her parents.
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Books characters we want to hang out with: Who made the list?
Mon, 03/18/2019 - 10:30 AM
Most readers know what it's like to get so engrossed in a book, that they feel like they really know the characters. They may love them, hate them or want to be like them. Our staff members love to read and have "met" countless book characters over the years.
Reading Booster Packs
Wed, 03/13/2019 - 10:05 AM
Introducing Reading Booster Packs!
A blueprint for highly successful servant leaders
Tue, 03/12/2019 - 2:30 PM
Post #8 in a series by Lance Werner, Director of KDL, on creating better libraries and stronger communities through kindness, empathy and love.
What to Read Next: Dumplin'
Tue, 03/12/2019 - 10:00 AM
We all know how it feels not to fit in at some point in our lives. How we handle the difficulties which arise makes all the difference in the outcome.
Lance Werner: A few thoughts on diversity and inclusion
Tue, 03/12/2019 - 9:28 AM
Any type of organization can be made stronger through diversity and inclusion, and these are not abstract concepts at KDL. We have a long history of removing barriers and constantly working to engage diverse patronage and employees at KDL.
Lindsey Dorfman named “Mover and Shaker” by Library Journal
Mon, 03/11/2019 - 11:58 AM
Lindsey Dorfman, Director of Branch Services and Operations at Kent District Library, has been named a “Mover and Shaker” in the library industry by the national publication, Library Journal.
2019 Kent County Teen Film Festival!
Mon, 03/11/2019 - 10:00 AM
This year's Kent County Teen Film Festival was an incredible success! Celebration Cinema North saw a packed house with audience members supporting teen filmmakers' works of creative genius. A panel of local film professionals acted as judges, presenting awards in 11 categories.
If you're not failing, you're not trying
Sun, 03/10/2019 - 9:36 AM
Post #7 in a series on creating better libraries and stronger communities through kindness, empathy and love.
KDaLe Book Theme Homebrew Contest winners announced!
Wed, 03/06/2019 - 3:20 PM
Congratulations to all of our home brewers! We did not have an easy task choosing three winners from all of the high quality brews entered into our third annual KDaLe Book Inspired Homebrew contest.
