Kent District Library

School’s out for the summer, but it doesn’t have to be a bummer... because Gather 2 Grow’s summertime student lunches are back and better than ever! Several KDL branches and the Bookmobile are partnering with Feeding America West Michigan to provide no cost lunches for youth ages 0-18 and adults with disabilities through age 26. The meals will be available “grab & go” sty...

Join the Bookmobile at some of our favorite Kent County Parks this summer! Whether you’re enjoying a storytime or playing at a foam party, the Bookmobile is available to provide you with summer fun, as well as books, movies and more that you can check out and take home with you.

Foam Party @ the Bookmobile
Frolic in foam bubbles and listen to child...

Welcome to Stump the Librarian, KDL’s very own podcast for all ages! It’s our final episode of the season, and we’re hitting the road to California! Liz wanders through Muir Woods National Monument and explores the redwood forest. We pause for a fact of the day from Programming Manager Hennie, then Jill tours the San Diego Zoo...

By Jenny Furner | Collection Services Assistant

Have you ever wondered how a book you put on hold gets to your ho me branch? Follow the odysseyof a copy of Kristin Hannah’s The Women from all the way across the county to your backyard.

Step one: You locate the book in KDL’s catalog and hit the “Place Hold” button.

Have you ever wondered who creates the beautiful covers on KDL's Kaleidoscope magazines? Well, meet Veronica Kudina, the artist behind the summer edition (available now at a branch near you!). Veronica is a former KDL Graphic Design Intern who has gone on to a full-time posi...