eNews Banner
Information, Ideas, Excitement!
childrenBig Challenges,  Bigger Opportunities

If you've visited a KDL branch lately, then you probably know that the library is busier than ever. In 2008, nearly 6 million items were checked out, 160,000 people attended library programs, and over 3.4 million people visited our branches. This year we're on track to do even more.
However, one unfortunate trend is that as library use continues to grow, library revenue has not. In order to continue offering quality libary service, KDL is taking large steps to ensure that the library remains a valuable community resource for generations to come. To find out more, read on...
Popular Magazines OnlineMagazines
 
Did you know you can access the latest content from some of today's most popular magazines right from KDL's website? That's right, from Consumer Reports to Time, you can search, print and even email full-text content from your favorite magazines.
And now we've made it even easier to find the most popular titles with our new, consolidated Magazines webpage.
Win Wiggles Tickets!
 
wigglesJoin KDL as we partner with Devos Performance Hall in conjunction with the Reach Out and Read initiative for an exciting evening with The Wiggles on August 13. Laugh and dance with your preschooler as The Wiggles "Go Bananas" on stage.
And the best part is that KDL will be giving away a family 4-pack of tickets at each of our 18 branch locations. Stop by starting July 13 to register.
 
PotterHarry Potter Pre-Release Party
 
Join us on July 15 at our Cascade Township branch to celebrate the theatrical release of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Have a magical time with games, crafts, Potter trivia and tons of Harry Potter-related fun.
 
Register for this event today. For ages 6 and up.
Amped @ the Amphitheatre

Get ready to rock again at this year's Amped @ the Amphitheatre outdoor concert extravaganza in Grandville, featuring Blessed Ambrosia, Tobaganing for California, Man Against Society, and The Outer Vibe. Head out to the Grandville branch location on July 30 at 6:00 p.m. for friends, noise and fun at the 2009 Amped @ the Amphitheatre outdoor concert.
 
Amped 
Join Our Mailing List

July 2009

Join Our Mailing List
This Month:
Challenges/Opportunities
Magazines Online
The Wiggles
Harry Potter Party
Get Amped
KDL Recommends
KDL Recommends: 

Recommends
 
SRC  
Check out KDL's Calendar of Events
 calendar
KDL Fund
Help support the KDL Fund and give the gift of lifelong learning today and for generations to come.

Learn more here
Question/Comments?