What to Read Next: Women Rowing North
Tue, 03/26/2019 - 10:30 AM
What better way to celebrate Women’s History Month than to support women’s health and happy aging with this week’s book choice. Everyone goes through transitions as they age.
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Series on global and local water issues held at the Kentwood Branch
Mon, 03/25/2019 - 10:03 AM
Kent District Library is pleased to partner with the World Affairs Council of Western Michigan (WACWM) to present a series of programs titled “Oceans, Lakes, and Streams: Protecting Water Globally and Locally” in April and May.
Library Director Completes Leadership Program
Fri, 03/22/2019 - 2:07 PM
Lance Werner, director of Kent District Library, has successfully completed the Michigan Political Leadership Program (MPLP). Werner is one of 24 individuals who participated in a 10-month program that’s focused on public policy and leadership.
Spring break fun!
Fri, 03/22/2019 - 10:09 AM
Staying in town for spring break? We can help keep your kids happy, busy and entertained… and we might even sneak in a little education (but they will never know)!
For the record: Vinyl is back!
Wed, 03/20/2019 - 10:13 AM
Stacy Schuster, Collection Development Librarian for Kent District Library who is in charge of ordering music materials, was noticing a trend. New albums she wanted to order for KDL weren’t available on CD, only through streaming or on vinyl.
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.
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.
