Arts & Culture

Summer Reading Success!

Submitted by KDL on Friday, September 14th, 9:23 am

Summer Reading @ KDL 2012 is over, and thanks to you, it was a HUGE success! A record-breaking 28,914 people participated this year!

8,155 children completed the program
Teen participants read 62,156 books
Adult participants read 37,023 books

We would love to hear from you. Was there a program that your family loved? Did your child develop a passion for books this summer? Do you have any thoughts on how we can improve Summer Reading @ KDL? Leave us a comment and let us know!

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See Your Film on the Big Screen!

Submitted by KDL on Wednesday, September 12th, 8:58 am

Are you a teen who loves movies? Here at KDL we love films and we want to see your movie on the big screen. That’s right! A screen at Celebration Cinema is waiting to premiere your short film. TheKent County Teen Film Festival is coming in February 2013 and submissions are due on January 7. Are there rules to this festival? Of course… but there are also prizes!

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity, brought to you by Grand Rapids Public Library, Celebration Cinema and us! Get all the details you need here.

Now get filming!

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September Hot Titles at KDL

Submitted by KDL on Wednesday, September 5th, 2:43 pm

If you want it, we’ve got it! At KDL, we are committed to providing the popular materials you want to read, listen to or view. Look what’s new this month:

The Bridemaid by Beverly Lewis
The Casual Vacancy by J. K. Rowling
The Time Keeper by Mitch Albom
The Avengers (DVD)
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (DVD)

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From the Director: Write, Vote, Win!

Submitted by KDL on Wednesday, August 29th, 4:32 pm

Are you ready to write, Michigan?

Kent District Library is partnering with Schuler Books & Music and the Grand Rapids Public Library to host the Write Michigan short story contest beginning September 4. The contest is aimed at showcasing budding writing talent across the state. We’re so excited to offer people this opportunity to share their work with Michigan and the world.

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Grand unveiling of the Mural "The Cycle of Life" by Roli Mancera

Submitted by My Town Staff, Hyper-Local News, Information, and Events

Friday, August 17th, 2012, 3:30pm

Grand unveiling of the Mural "The Cycle of Life" by Roli Mancera

Saturday August 18 7:00pm-9:00pm, Cinco de Mayo #3 Restaurant, 3300 Alpine Ave.

As part of a monumental Art celebration Mayor of the City of Walker,Mr. Rob VerHeulen will be leading the ceremony talking about the importance of this Public mural for the community and highlighting the path of young Roli Mancera, muralist who has already executed several public projects in the community including the famous "Little Mexico reopened Restauran" which makes a little over 2 years.The artist mentions conceptual details of the Mural:

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August Hot Titles at KDL

Submitted by KDL on Thursday, August 16th, 6:00 am

If you want it, we’ve got it! At KDL, we are committed to providing the popular materials you want to read, listen to or view. Look what’s new this month:

Sweet Talk by Julie Garwood
The Importance of Being Seven by Alexander McCall Smith
To Love and Cherish by Tracie Peterson

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Download Music For FREE From KDL!

Submitted by KDL on Tuesday, August 14th, 10:52 am

Tell your friends! KDL cardholders can download from millions of available songs for FREE. That’s like that ultra-popular music download site, but FREE!

Stop in to a branch today (we’ve got FREE WiFi too) or log in at the Freegal downloadable music service using your KDL library card number and download your favorite MP3-format songs offered by more than 10,000 labels.

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