Greetings!  

The ball has dropped, the confetti has been swept up and perhaps a New Year's resolution has been proclaimed. While 33 percent of Americans make resolutions, fewer than half of those participants stick to them through May. Whether your resolution makes it to the end of 2016 or just to the end of the month, KDL is here to offer new challenges and opportunities year-round.
 
If you're looking to discover a new hobby or branch of your family tree, KDL has got you covered. If you've ever thought "I could make a beer better than this," come find out how to design your own recipe at our home brewing classes. If you want to spend less and save more, KDL is a goldmine for free downloads and streaming entertainment. If traveling to new lands is a goal, brush up on the local language with Mango. If you think New Year's resolutions are for the birds, check out our expansive ornithology selection.
 
Wherever your resolutions take you, start your journey at KDL. We have the resources to help you on your way.
  
Here's to a great year,

Lance Werner, Director
Hats Off to You! 
Thank you, thank you, thank you for making this holiday season brighter for hundreds of children with your generous donations to Toys for Tots! The KDL branches were inundated with your kind gifts to the point where several branches had to request multiple pick-ups because they were running out of space. That's the best problem to have!

New Year, New Job, New You

If you or someone you know is looking for help to develop a new resume, accountant_suit.jpg

to practice and receive feedback on interviewing skills or to craft a sales pitch for prospective employers, West Michigan Works! and KDL are here to help with a series of free classes at the Alpine Branch.  
 
1KB4K 1-Year Anniversary 
It's been a busy year since we kicked off our 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten campaign; over 3,000 families have signed up to participate and already 236 families have met their goal!
 
Reading together remains the single most effective way to help children become proficient readers. Give your child a priceless gift, the readiness to read by signing up today!

Last Call for Entries! 
Teen filmmakers, get your cameras rolling and don't miss out on this awesome opportunity to see your film on the big screen and win amazing prizes! The submission deadline for the annual Teen Film Festival is right around the corner. Please make sure to have your entries in by Friday, January 22. 
Program Highlights for Winter

 

Clear your calendars for these boredom busters:
   
For Kids - Mush! Meet the Sled Dogs From Tun-Dra
 
 
See What's Brewing at KD aLe

 

Year Three of KD aLe kicks off with behind-the-scenes tours of your favorite breweries, home brewing classes, special deals and release parties! Come learn about what makes your favorite brews so tasty and try our specially crafted KD aLe by RailTown Brewing Company.
 
Join the fun as we celebrate our Beer City and stay up-to-date on events with #KDaLeBrews on social media.
 
All KD aLe events are for adults, 21 years and older.
Free Concert Series Welcomes ArtPrize Winner

Get your groove on with the ArtPrize award-winning artist Max Lockwood and the Michigan Basement! Channeling sounds of Tom Petty and Ben Harper, this young singer-songwriter took home the Critic's Choice award in the Folk/Country category and will be performing at the Cascade Branch on Sunday, January 24 at 2:00 PM. Tickets are not necessary.
  
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