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Library Lovers

It's Library Lovers Month at KDL! Celebrate this February with fun events, contests, and more. Tell us why you love your library and enter to win a $25 gift certificate to Schuler Books & Music. Join us on February 13th at our Sand Lake/Nelson Twp. branch for a special Heart to Heart Tea and Craft Party. Stop by one of our branch locations and pick up your free "I Love My Library" sticker, featuring Katie L.. And, of course, be sure to check out your favorite romantic movie.

Important Policy Update!
Return 
Effective March 15, 2010, Kent District Library will be adopting a new materials return policy. The change is a result of continued cuts to library funding. For KDL customers, this means you will need to return KDL items to any KDL branch location. This change in policy WILL NOT impact your ability to place holds through the online catalog. Please read this blog post for further details and clarification.
 
A Busy Year For KDL
 
growthThe numbers are in, and 2009 was another record-setting year for KDL as Kent County residents continued to take advantage of all the great library resources we have to offer. In 2009, the number of materials borrowed rose again by double digits -- 10% -- topping the 6 million item mark for the first time in KDL history.  The number of cardholders increased by 11% and branch visitor counts rose by 9%.   Attendance to KDL programs also increased by 9%. While we celebrate these accomplishments, we also acknowledge the challenges ahead... read more. 
Tax Resources @ KDL 
Taxes 
Tax time is here and KDL has a number of resources to help you. From helpful links, to books and community resources, you'll find them at KDL!
 
Check out our 2010 Tax Resources page for more information.
Online Resource of the Month:
HeritageQuest
 
Research your family tree with HeritageQuest online. Includes searchable census images from 1790 to 1930; 25,000 family and local history books; Revolutionary War records; over 6,500 genealogical periodicals and more!
 
HeritageQuest
(A valid KDL card is required)
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February 2010


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Library Love
Policy Update
Busy Year
Tax Time
Online Resource
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