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A Wonderful Evening with David Baldacci
 On September 28, hundreds of attendees filled the Forest Hills Fine Arts Center for a memorable evening with bestselling author David Baldacci. A captivated audience listened as the author shared stories about life as a novelist and all of the attention, pressures, and unique situation it brings. Baldacci also spoke of the importance of literacy and highlighted the efforts of his Wish You Well Foundation. A number of attendees also donated new or gently used books in support of the Feeding Body and Mind program, an effort that helps to get books in the hands of those in need.
The Kent District Library would like to extend a huge thank you to all of the people in attendance for supporting the library's literacy efforts. We certainly hope you'll join us for next year's exciting A Novel Experience event. For further event recap information, as well as photos, check out our event blog post. |
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
 The Cascade Township branch of the Kent District Library is celebrating the upcoming release of the new film in the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, with a pre-movie release party on Friday, October 29 at 2:00pm.
Harry Potter fans ages six and up are invited to join us for games, crafts, trivia and even quidditch! Also, be sure to dress like your favorite character for our Harry Potter costume contest! If you love the Harry Potter books and movies, you won't want to miss this event. Registration is required, so sign up today! |
Harvest Parties @ KDL
It's fall, and Kent District Library is celebrating the season with a number of exciting Harvest Parties taking place at several KDL branches. Families are invited to enjoy autumn crafts, games and other fun activities. Paint with harvest vegetables, make autumn bracelets or design harvest cards and lunch bag pumpkins. It's sure to be a great time for everyone! Whether you're in the fall spirit or just want to have a good time with the family, KDL's Harvest Parties are a sure bet. For more information, check out our Harvest Party schedule.
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Michigan Reads! featuring Jeffrey Schatzer
 Jeffrey Schatzer, author of seven books including The Runaway Garden, is coming to the Kent District Library. Children are invited to meet the author and enjoy book-related crafts.
The Runaway Garden is the 2010 selection for the seventh annual Michigan Reads! One State, One Children's Book Program, a statewide initiative highlighting the importance of early childhood literacy. Jeffrey Schatzer's books offer enchanting storylines with a positive message. Join us on Friday, October 22, 9:30am at Byron Township Hall and 2:00pm at our Kentwood branch for this exciting event. We'll see you there! |
Shop and Support the Library
 Support the Kent District Library during Schuler Book Days! Stop by any Schuler Books & Music store in Grand Rapids between Sunday, October 10 and Saturday, October 16, mention KDL at checkout, and Schuler will donate a portion of the sale to the KDL Alliance of Friends, supporting library programs and initiatives. So whether shopping for yourself or a loved one, visit Schuler Books and support your library during Schuler Books Days! You can also support the library throughout the year by making an online purchase from Schuler using our website link.
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KDL's Monthly Online Resource
Download free music from today's most popular artists. Unlike eBooks and other downloadable library media, these files are yours to keep. For more information, visit Freegal music today! |
KDL Photo of the Month:
A group of youngsters move to the rhythm at a Tunes for Tots program held at KDL's Wyoming branch. |
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