Stampworthy Challenge at KDL inspires reading, discovery beyond books
KDL’s Stampworthy challenge encourages patrons to explore new genres, rediscover physical collections, and check out surprising non-book items.
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Preschool teachers embrace Kent District Library’s wealth of resources
Preschool teachers at Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center enhance learning by using resources from Kent District Library.
No longer simply the sound of silence: Local libraries offer gathering areas for community groups
Kent District Library is creating a community Third Space. Study rooms are being booked for a variety of activities from dulcimer rehearsal to Girl Scout meetings.
Small businesses have huge resource in local library, chamber, and partnering organizations
It can be costly to run a small business, but the amount of resources that the Kent District Library and its partners, including the Grand Rapids Chamber, and Kent Intermediate School District are invaluable. Entrepreneurs and small businesses have a large resource with access to technology, tools, data, and training.
Library seeking reduction in millage, ensures no reduction in resources, programming
As costs of living increase nationwide, the Kent District Library is focused on continuing to provide invaluable resources and programming to the community. For their upcoming millage, they are seeking a reduction in their millage, to keep more of residents’ hard-earned money in their pockets.
Advocating for libraries and strengthening communities
Nearly 440,000 area residents have benefited from the materials, resources and programming at the Kent District Library. Now community members have a chance to help increase that number by attending or sponsoring KDL’s annual literacy program fundraiser, the Literacy Libations Gala.
Nourishing healthy minds and bodies through collaboration and beyond
Leveraging 15 branches and its Bookmobile, Kent District Library seeks to engage with the community by increasing convenience and accessibility through a partnership with Feeding America of West Michigan and beyond.
Audiobooks and digital collection enable library patrons to use ‘books on the go’
June is Audiobook Appreciation Month, and the Kent District Library (KDL) provides patrons with a wide range of audiobook and digital resources year round. This collection provides a convenient option for enjoying titles whilst traveling, working, multitasking and more.
Rural library branches impact on communities by providing connections and resources
Within Kent District Library’s network of 20 branches, a variety of communities are served, with unique needs at each location, whether urban or rural. At rural branches, the library staff provide crucial resources like reliable, high-speed Internet, tech lessons, audiobooks and more to residents who might not otherwise have access to such.
Providing programs and resources to help families reach early literacy goals
First Steps Kent is an early literacy initiative that aims to ensure children have exposure to books at a young age. Raising a child takes a village and many local organizations, including the Kent District Library, provide helpful resources in line with the initiative.
