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May Hot Titles at KDL

May Hot Titles at KDL

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:

Road to Grace by Richard Paul Evans
Deadlocked by Charlaine Harris
Stolen Prey by John Sanford
New Year’s Eve (DVD)

Super Heroes Convene at Alpine Township Library

Super Heroes Convene at Alpine Township Library

It was like a Super Hero Convention at the Alpine Township KDL Library this Tuesday.  Old super heroes came alive and new ones were created as the morning progressed.  It was all part of the library's summer reading program, enjoyed by many.

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KDL - Mango Mobile Now Available for Android

KDL - Mango Mobile Now Available for Android

Learn languages everywhere you go with Mango Languages! The free Mango Mobile Library Edition app is now available for both iOS and Android, offering a powerful language learning platform that delivers fast, easy and effective language learning wherever your travels take you. Full featured, it gives you access to all the Mango language courses offered through Kent District Library.

Real Oldies Concert at the Ballpark and Classic Car Show

Real Oldies Concert at the Ballpark and Classic Car Show

WGVU Real Oldies, West Michigan Whitecaps and Centennial Securities present the Real Oldies Concert at the Ballpark! This will be a FREE concert on Saturday, June 30 full of music, classic cars and nostalgia all at Fifth Third Ballpark. The evening will begin with a classic car show at 3pm in the parking lot followed by concert at 6pm. This will be the social event of the summer that you will not want to miss.

Young Dubliners with special guests The Waxies April 25 at Fifth Third Ballpark

Young Dubliners with special guests The Waxies April 25 at Fifth Third Ballpark

Wednesday, April 25, Doors Open at 7:00pm, Concert Starts at 8:00pm

Tickets are $17.00 in advance, $22.00 day of the show

To purchase tickets call (616) 784-4131 or to order tickets online click here.

The hard-rocking Irish band, the Young Dubliners owe everything to their fans.  "They keep us honest, expecting good music both on the road and on the albums," mentions frontman Keith Roberts.  Building a fervent fan base comparable to that of jam band rockers like Phish and Dave Matthews Band, The Young Dubliners have become notorious for the whirling "jig pits" that erupt at their live shows.

Children’s Books Galore!

Children’s Books Galore!

Looking to stock up your little one’s book shelf just in time for summer reading? Are you a teacher who wants to add some new selections to your classroom library? Our Giant Warehouse Book Sale is the place to be!

The sale will include several tables filled with children’s books at great prices! Don’t miss out on the opportunity to buy awesome books and support a good cause. All proceeds will go to the KDL Fund to support our early literacy  efforts. On Sunday, $2 buys as many items as you can fit into a bag.

Celebrate South America!

Celebrate South America!

Families with children of all ages are invited to Celebrate South America!, taking place at several KDL branches this spring. Explore the diverse cultures of this beautiful continent through games, crafts and music. Activities include making a carnival mask, creating with clay, playing Trompo, putting puzzles together and more. This is a great opportunity to discover your world and have fun at the same time!

Schedule
Saturday, April 14, 10:30 AM – Alpine Township branch
Thursday, April 19, 6:00 PM – Plainfield Township branch