In Kent County, keys to early literacy are an open book
The Davis family is taking advantage of resources to help their daughter Willow learn to read. A commitment across Kent County to address the need for early literacy is making that possible.
Literacy Matters
Grant will help bring literacy training into the workplace
Here in Kent County the Literacy Center of West Michigan is working to eliminate barriers to achieving literacy. Recently, the center was awarded a MI Impact Grant of $1.12 million dollars from the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) to further their work.
KDL collaborates with AARP on topical learning programs for seniors
Kent District Library is joining with AARP on “Learn a Latte,” sessions that feature experts explaining artificial intelligence, elections, and prescription medications. The program is one of several ways KDL serves older adults.
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.
Focus Area: Series stories that propagate joy and inspiration within our community
Publisher Tommy Allen shares a collection of series stories that propagate joy within our community.
Library and museum help residents research family trees, learn local history
Looking to dig deeper into your family tree or learn more about what your neighborhood looked like in yesteryear? Local libraries, museums and societies open the doors to their history archives and genealogy tools, which can help residents discover or rediscover interesting artifacts.
Unique library location proves beneficial for public and students
A public library inside a high school?! Absolutely. Kent District Library's Kelloggsville branch serves a dual purpose as Kelloggsville High School attend classes and check out materials during the day and the public attends programs and discovers hard-to-find titles on the shelves when school is out.
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.
