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KD aLe: We’re Pouring Another Round

It’s back: our wildly hop-ular beer making and tasting series! Join us for

New Year, New You!

The presents have been opened, the carols have been sung and the egg nog and goodies have been consumed. Now it’s time to put 2015 to rest and look forward to a bright future in 2016. As you make your New Year’s Resolutions, we want you to know that KDL is here to help you achieve your goals.

Hoping to learn something new this year? Attend one of our

Community Event: Documentary and Discussion

Almost half of our country’s children start kindergarten unprepared. You are invited to a community event designed to help reverse this negative trend and others. Great Start Parent Coalition of Kent County will be screening the documentary

Movies Based on Children’s Books!

Many movies will be released next year.  I especially love movies that are based on books.  Here are a few that we I am excited about!

The Jungle Book, starring Scarlett Johansson and Iris Elba, will be released on April 15, 2016.  This movie is based on

Holiday Closing — New Year’s Day

Kent District Library will be closed Friday, Jan. 1 for the New Year’s holiday. In addition, all branches will close at 5:00 PM on New Year’s Eve this Thursday, Dec. 31. We will resume

Civic Theatre Passes: Barefoot In The Park

Civic Theatre Passes: Barefoot In The Park

Starting NOW until they are gone: KDL cardholders may pick up two free vouchers per person at our Cascade Twp. and Plainfield branches for the dress rehearsal of Barefoot In The Park on Thursday, January 14 at 7:30 PM at the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre (30 N. Division Ave.) All dress rehearsals are general seating and vouchers must be redeemed for an admission ticket on dress night only.

Vouchers do not guarantee a seat, as dress rehearsals include open admissions sales. So arrive early; doors to the theatre open at 5:30 PM. Questions? Call KDL Patron Services at 784-2007.

KDL Closing at 12:00 PM Monday, Dec. 28

Due to the prediction of severe weather and travel conditions, all KDL branches will close at 12:00 PM today (Monday, December 28). All afternoon and evening programs are cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Please remember that our digital collection is always available. Ebooks, eaudiobooks, music, movies and even comics are available to stream or download at

Natural Remedies and Holistic Studies

I have a lifelong love of reading non-fiction books and wanted to share some of my recent favorites.  My passion for non-fiction began when my father read to me out loud when I was a child and made me an insatiable reader.  I’ve continued reading non-fiction, so I can keep learning such amazing things!

Currently, I’m reading a lot of books about herbs, aromatherapy, homeopathy and supplements.  For home remedies try Do It Yourself Herbal Medicine and Healing Remedies That Work.  There are also a lot of great books on natural medicines like Scott A. Johnson’s Surviving When Modern Medicine Fails and Cat Ellis’ Preppers Natural Medicine.  For more helpful books try Essential Oils for Health and Herbal Goddess: Discover the Amazing Spirit of 12 Healing Herbs with Teas, Potions, Salves, Food, Yoga and More.

Space Related Teen Books

If you are looking for some out of this world reads, give these books a try!

The Future of Football

On Christmas Day, Will Smith’s new film,