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Free Downloadable Books, Music & More
 Whether you're looking to download a book to your Nook, music to your iPod, or an audiobook to your MP3 player, the Kent District Library has something for you. Choose from thousands of new and classic eBook titles from our OverDrive and NetLibrary services or download eAudiobooks to hear your favorite books on the go. Our new Freegal music service lets you choose from thousands of songs from today's top artists as well as old favorites.
Available 24/7 from the comfort of your home, KDL's digital download services provide access to a world of entertainment, education, and more. A valid KDL card is required. |
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Michigan Notable Author Tour
 This month, KDL invites you to meet two Michigan Notable Book award winners. Adam Schuitema, author of Freshwater Boys, a collection of eleven short stories set in and around the Great Lakes, will visit our Byron Township branch at 6:30pm on Thursday, May 19.
Gordon Olson, editor of A Michigan Polar Bear Confronts the Bolsheviks: A War Memoir, will speak at our Sand Lake branch on Saturday, May 21 at 1:30pm. This gripping tale tells the story of a young Michigan soldier's experiences during the ill-fated 1918 military expedition against the Bolsheviks in the frozen reaches of northern Russia.
Books will be available for sale and refreshments will be served. We hope to see you there! |
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Get Ready for Summer Reading Club
 Summer is just around the corner and that means another exciting KDL Summer Reading Club! This year, KDL invites the entire family to join us for reading and fun as we celebrate culture, travel, and books with One World, Many Stories, our Summer Reading Club theme. Have fun reading all summer long and win great prizes like a new bicycle, $100 mall gift certificate, and even a Nook Color eReader.
New this year is our Baby Bingo club, a special program for parents and their children 18 months and younger. Plus, there's a brand new summer reading club just for adults. Registration for KDL's Summer Reading Club starts Monday, June 13, so mark your calendars and get ready to read! |
Disney Digital Books
Enjoy hundreds of new Disney Digital Books with KDL's OverDrive eBook service. These interactive online books are both entertaining and educational -- perfect for both new and advanced readers. Digital book features allow readers to hear titles read aloud, find definitions with the integrated dictionary, and have fun with trivia challenges. Check out this exciting new service today! A valid KDL card is required. |
KDL Online Resource of the Month:
ChiltonLibrary
 Having car trouble? Then try KDL's ChiltonLibrary for access to the most authoritative automotive repair information available to car owners. This database includes thousands of year, make, and model combinations covering the most popular vehicles of the past 30 years, plus additional coverage of specialty models.
If you've got a simple (or not so simple) repair and you'd like to save a little money, give ChiltonLibrary a try! A valid KDL card is required. |
KDL Photo of the Month:
A group of young library-goers pose with Katie L.
at our Byron Township branch KDLville Ribbon Cutting event.
Check our online calendar for upcoming KDLville events. |
The Kent County Library becomes the first library in the nation
to produce a shared book catalog. (1966)
For more 75th Anniversary photos and archival media, visit KDL's Flickr page or stay tuned to the KDL Blog. |
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