Kent District Library (MI)'s Blog, page 19
June 22, 2015
Come Play Giant Games With Us!
Get your competitive juices flowing and join us for Giant Games! Kids ages 6 and up will have a blast playing giant-sized games like Bananagrams, Jenga and Connect 4.
Schedule
Wednesday, June 24, 1:00 PM – Walker Branch
Tuesday, June 30, 2:00 PM – Byron Township Branch
Tuesday, June 30, 6:30 PM – Englehardt Branch (Lowell)
Wednesday, July 8, 11:00 AM – Caledonia Township Branch
Wednesday, July 8, 2:00 PM – Krause Memorial Branch
Thursday, July 9, 10:00 AM – Kentwood (Richard L. Root) Branch
Wednesday, July 22, 6:30 PM – Alpine Township Branch
Tuesday, August 4, 10:00 AM – Plainfield Township Branch
Tuesday, August 4, 4:00 PM – Spencer Township Branch
Branch locations can be found here.
June 19, 2015
Celebrating Manga Superheroes
Are you a lover of Japanese manga? Summer Reading 2015 is all about celebrating heroes! There is no better way for a manga lover to start out this summer by checking out our Manga Superheroes summer reading list. Here are just a few selections from that list that come recommended by KDL staff:
Bleach
Tite Kubo
GRAPHIC TEEN BLEACH
Ichigo Kurosaki has always been able to see ghosts, but this ability doesn’t change his life nearly as much as his close encounter with Rukia Kuchiki. While fighting an evil spirit, Rukia lends Ichigo some of her powers so that he can save his family. But much to her surprise, Ichigo becomes a Soul Reaper himself.
Fairy Tail
Hiro Mashima
GRAPHIC TEEN FAIRY
Across the Fiore kingdom, wizards join guilds and make their pay by filling magical needs—but one guild has a reputation as the roughest, rowdiest, most dangerous of all: Fairy Tail! When four young Fairy Tail members unite, their bond is forged by a power found in neither muscle nor magic and grows stronger with every mission.
Fullmetal Alchemist Hiromu Arakawa
GRAPHIC TEEN FULLMETAL
As young boys, Edward & Alphonse Elric dabbled in alchemy to try to resurrect their dead mother. As a result, Ed lost one arm and one leg, while Al lost his entire body and had his spirit sealed into a suit of armor. Now, they are searching for the fabled Philosopher’s Stone to restore what they’ve lost.
Inuyasha Rumiko Takahashi
GRAPHIC TEEN INUYASHA
Transported back to Japan’s feudal era, high school student Kagome accidentally releases the feral half-demon dog boy Inuyasha from his imprisonment for stealing the Jewel of Four Souls.
Also check out these websites for some great anime as well:
June 18, 2015
Just Book It – Trips Inspired by Tales
Do you have wanderlust coursing through your veins? Plan your summer trip by drawing inspiration from your favorite travel books! Trace the paths worn down by literary greats, walk in the footsteps of the most famous travelers, or just sit back for a day of armchair travel in the comfort of your own home.
If hitting the open road and cruising down highways with the wind in your hair sounds like the ideal trip, check out these classic stories by road warriors like John Steinbeck, Tom Wolfe and Robert M. Pirsig.
For the adventure lovers who want to undertake a Herculean task, these tales of people circumnavigating the globe on bikes, battling the elements on rafts and circling Australia in kayaks are sure to motivate the most wild hearted.
With the recent success of the book-turned-movie “Wild” by Cheryl Strayed, and the unforgettable “Eat, Pray, Love” by Elizabeth Gilbert and the countless soul-searching travel stories it inspired, women’s travel books are a hot topic this summer. For tips on traveling alone, these books will have you covered from Albuquerque to Zimbabwe.
Happy trails and don’t forget the sunscreen!
June 17, 2015
June 16, 2015
Beat the “Summer Slide”
June 15, 2015
Give New Life to Old Books
If spring cleaning left you with a pile of unwanted books, instead of tossing them out, try these crafts to extend their lifespans.
Say goodbye to fumbling with charging cords on night stands! With a little slicing and dicing, turn a hardcover favorite into a cellphone docking station.
If you are drill savvy, turn a stack of oldies into a new lamp base. Word to the wise, this is not for the first time DIY-er.
Perfect for a themed dinner, creating your own table runner from old pages is a conversation starter for sure!
This novel idea turns hardcover books into planters for small plants. Succulents and cacti are ideal because of how little water they require.
For those who love repetition, here’s a craft you can do while binge-watching your favorite series. Create a beautiful rose wreath by rolling the pages of old books into buds.
June 13, 2015
June 12, 2015
Summer Reading Featured on WOTV 4
Summer Reading at KDL is in full swing! Maranda from WOTV visited the Byron Township Branch to promote all the excitement. Check out this fun segment!
We Didn’t Forget About the Adults!
Of course we are offering a slew of exciting programs for kids and teens this summer, but we didn’t forget about the adults! Check out these offering for the grown-ups. Click the program title for dates, times and locations.
June 11, 2015
UPDATE – Critter Barn at Lowell Moved to 11:00am
The scheduled Critter Barn at the Lowell Englehardt Branch has been postponed until 11:00am today. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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