Kent District Library (MI)'s Blog, page 74

Create a Limerick

“A challenge in honor of LaughFest.

Clever verse that is also a good jest.

Get a line as a primer.

Then be a good rhymer.

Care to try?

By all means, be our guest.”

Everyone is welcome to stop by a participating Branch during the month of March and submit a limerick. Entries will be displayed in the Branch.

Participating Branches: Alpine Township, Byron Township, Caledonia Township, Cascade Township, Grandville, Englehardt, Kentwood and Sand Lake/Nelson Township.

KDL Top Ten — Juvenile Humor & Joke Books

Looking for a good joke?  We have jest the thing for you!  View 10 of the most popular titles in Juvenile Humor at KDL:

KDL Top Ten — Juvenile Humor and Joke Books

Looking for a good joke?  We have jest the thing for you!  View 10 of the most popular titles in Juvenile Humor at KDL:

Guys Read for Teen booklists

For February, KDL has two new Guys Read booklists for teens.  The first one is a general list with a variety of books including by Eoin Colfer and Son of the Mob by Gordon Korman.  The other list is related to science fiction and space.  This includes great titles like Black Hole Sun by David Macinnis Gill and Glow by Amy Kathleen Ryan.

       

Suspense-Filled Mystery Series for Middle Readers

Benjamin Pratt and the Keepers of the School by Andrew Clements

In this five-book series, Benjamin and his two friends set out to prevent their school from being torn down and replaced by a theme park. Since the school is located on a prime piece of land, a company is planning to build the park, and is very determined to see the project completed. In each book, the suspense increases as Benjamin and his friends locate clues. They must work together to figure out what each clue means while desperately trying to solve the mystery before the construction company can build the park; all of this creates a suspenseful and thrilling adventure.

This is a series that appeals to middle readers who enjoy mystery, suspense, adventure and real-life issues in their books. These titles will appeal to reluctant readers. Fans of the author will relish more great titles to read.

The titles in the series are:

Book 1: We the Children

Book 2: Fear Itself

Book 3: The Whites of the Eyes

Book 4: In Harm’s Way

Book 5: We Hold These Truths (conclusion of the series)

 

2014 Ezra Jack Keats Book Award Winners Announced

Each year, the Ezra Jack Keats Foundation honors a new author and illustrator who “have created books of beauty in the spirit of Keats that portray the universal qualities of childhood, a strong and supportive family and the multicultural nature of our world.” Click the titles or cover images below to place your holds.

The 2014 New Writer Award Winner is:

Tea Party Rules by Ame Dyckman, illustrated by K. G. Campbell

 

The 2014 New Illustrator Award Winner is:

Rain! Illustrated by Christian Robinson, written by Linda Ashman

 

To see the complete list of winners and honor books, click here.

 

Spring Early Childhood Essentials Classes

Parents and caregivers of children are invited to participate in free Early Childhood Essentials classes at KDL this spring. If you have young children or work in child care and need professional development hours, this series is for you. All of the presenters are certified and vetted through Great Start. The classes are for adults, and child care is not provided.

Registration is required and participation is limited. Sign up today by clicking on the links below or calling our Patron Services Department at 616-784-2007. If you register and then are unable to attend, please call and let us know, as many sessions have waiting lists.

 

Coping with Conflict

Thursday, March 6, 6:30 PM — Plainfield Township Branch

Tuesday, May 6, 6:30 PM — Krause Memorial Branch

Discovering Play

Thursday, March 20, 6:30 PM — Byron Township Branch

Monday, March 31, 6:30 PM — Kentwood (Richard L. Root) Branch

Hands-On Minds-On Science

Saturday, March 22, 10:00 AM — Cascade Township Branch

Mini Day of Learning: Autism Emphasis

Saturday, March 29, 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM — First Reformed Church (3060 Wilson Ave. in Grandville)

A Little More Math

Thursday, April 3, 6:30 PM — Plainfield Township Branch

Let’s Go Outside!

Thursday, April 17, 6:30 PM — Byron Township Branch

Kindergarten Readiness

Saturday, April 19, 10:00 AM — Cascade Township Branch

Teaching Science with Toys

Saturday, April 26, 10:00 AM — East Grand Rapids Branch

Developing Phonological Awareness

Monday, April 28, 6:30 PM — Kentwood (Richard L. Root) Branch

Healthy Snacking

Tuesday, May 13, 6:30 PM — Krause Memorial Branch

Thursday, May 22, 6:30 PM — Byron Township Branch

Earning a CDA Credential

Tuesday, May 20, 6:30 PM — Krause Memorial Branch

Raising Kids with Character

Saturday, May 31, 10:00 AM — Cascade Township Branch

 

Spring 2014 KDL Kaleidoscope

The Spring 2014 issue of the KDL Kaleidoscope program guide is now available online, and printed copies will be available soon at your local branch library. You’ll find all you need to know about spring programs and get some great information on library resources and staff recommendations.

It’s sure to be an exciting season at KDL, and you don’t want to miss a thing. Check out the KDL Kaleidoscope today!

 

Kent County Teen Film Festival Winners!

The eighth annual Kent County Teen Film Festival was a huge success!  On Saturday, more than 200 people came to cheer on their favorite teen filmmakers.

This year’s winners are:

Best Screenplay: Jayden Bodziak for “My Cat in Love”

Best Commerical/PSA: “Cleaning Ninja” (Directed by Patrick Badovinac, David Guinn, and Sawyer Osborn)

Best Documentary: “Mutts of Motown” (Directed by Emily Livermore)

Best Feature Short: Ezra Moreno’s “Abominable Snowman” (Directed by Ezra Moreno)

People’s Choice Award: “Desolation” (Directed by Nick Hansen)

Best Actress: Emie Ross in “Cat Lady Clip”

Best Actor: Trevor Hansen in “Desolation”

Best Director: Nick Hansen for “Desolation”

Congratulations to all our winners, and a big round of applause to all our teen filmmakers!

Be sure to like Kent County Teen Film Festival on Facebook to keep up to date with festival news, and to watch the winning movies which will be posted later this week.

And remember—it’s never too early to start filming for 2015!

Good News from Overdrive

We’ve got some great news for all you eBook readers. OverDrive, our downloadable eBook & eAudiobook service, has increased the checkout limit from 15 to 20 items and the hold limit from 10 to 15.

Happy downloading!