East Grand Rapids Branch - KDL

09/02/2026

The Write Michigan Short Story Contest is back again! This is a fun contest for Michigan residents of any age to show off their writing skills and win prizes. Submissions are open from now until November 15th. Visit the Write Michigan website linked below for all the information.

Short Story Contest Open to Michigan residents of all ages. September 1 – November 15. The Write Michigan Short Story Contest is a short-story competition for Michigan residents. The contest is presented by Kent District Library in Kent County, Michigan, and Schuler Books in Grand Rapids, Michiga...

09/01/2026

Back to school season? No, it's back to crafting season! Do you have extra or unused crafting supplies taking up space at home? Bring your clean, new (or gently used) items for others to enjoy. Shop the library for supplies for yourself while you're here! You do not need to donate to take something.

08/28/2026

To celebrate the end of August, let's celebrate some of our Summer Wonder branch winners! Thank you all for participating in our reading challenge, and we can't wait for the next one!

08/27/2026

We will always remember Dolly for her love of literacy ❤

From the day that they’re born until they turn five, Kent County children can receive a free book each month, thanks to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library: https://www.woodtv.com/news/kent-county/imagination-library-delivers-books-to-kent-county-kids/

08/26/2026

Tip: A good audiobook pairs perfectly with the puzzle table!

08/25/2026

There have been so many events happening in the stars this month! From a solar eclipse to a planetary alignment to a lunar eclipse in a few days!

If you want an up-close look at the stars, try checking out our KDL Stargazing Binoculars Kit through our beyond books collection!
Take a peek at our entire collection online!

Beyond Books items are usually chosen for the collection due to their high cost. You can take these items home with you just as you…

08/21/2026

We had an awesome time painting faces and giving (temporary) tattoos at the Taste of East event this week! 🎨 Special thank you to the Friends of the EGR Library for supporting events like this- they make it possible for us to get out and interact with our amazing community!

08/19/2026

What better way to celebrate Potato Day than with a viewing of "The Martian"?

08/13/2026

A spotlight on one of our Literacy Champion Award nominees- Adalee's Library! This library has provided over 3,500 new books to patients at Helen DeVos Children's Hospital. Read more about this amazing service that is helping spread joy and promote literacy!

Last year, KDL asked patrons to nominate individuals and organizations for KDL's Literacy Champion Award. The submissions were so inspiring!…