Greetings!   


Happy August! As temperatures soar outside, I want to invite you to come in and cool off at your local KDL branch. Each branch offers comfortable seating, fun programs, computers, an amazing collection... and air conditioning!


If it's too hot to play outside, bring your children to KDLville, a fun play space housed in each KDL branch. They are all a little bit different, but each one contains fun, interactive and educational activities for kids. After putting on a puppet show, dressing up in costumes, playing at the train table or creating designs with magnet shapes, your child should head home tired and happy.


We hope to see you soon. Enjoy these last weeks of summer!

 

Lance Werner

Library Director

Free Digital Access to Magazines


Your KDL library card gives you free access to Zinio, the world's largest newsstand! Zinio offers full color, digital magazines for you to enjoy anytime, anywhere. Download the Zinio for Libraries app (iOS | Android) first and then visit the Zinio for Libraries website to select from a huge assortment of popular titles with no holds, no checkout periods and no limit to the number of magazines you can download.



The Zinio collection includes Better Homes and Gardens, ESPN, Forbes, Glamour, Newsweek, Shape and many more. 


Mark Your Calendars Now!

 

Don't miss out on all the fun!
   
For Kids -  KDL Lab Experience, Going for Gold, Tap Your Toes with the Porters



 


Access the KDL Catalog Using Your Phone

 

Download BookMyne, your one-stop spot for all your library needs! Search for your next favorite, renew items, put materials on hold, check your fines, manage your account and view booklists for suggestions --- all with one free app. BookMyne, the mobile-friendly version of our new catalog, is downloadable on both Android and iOS platforms.

 

 
Fundraising Gala with Literary Greats

 

Please be our guest for an unforgettable evening with bestselling authors Michael Harvey, Chris Pavone, Susan Elizabeth Phillips and Helen Simonson. The second annual Literary Libations, presented by Centennial Securities, will take place on Thursday, Sept. 8. Join us for a night of dinner, drinks and discussion as the authors take the stage for presentations. Tickets are limited and must be purchased in advance. Books will be available for purchase at the event.



Proceeds from this event support the programs and services of Kent District Library. We hope to see you there!

Make a Difference with KDL Gives Back


We are so pleased to partner with the West Michigan Refugee Education & Cultural Center to gather donations that will help new Michiganders, especially students. During the month of August, please consider donating the following items at any of our 18 branch locations:
  • School and art supplies
  • Individually wrapped healthy snacks (no gelatin, please)
  • Fruit juice and water
Thanks in advance for your generosity!


  
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