As part of the A Novel Experience event last week, Paws with a Cause brought several Assistance Dogs to greet guests in the lobby. They also accepted dog-friendly donations from the Marley & Me fans. Earlier this week we received a letter from Paws with a Cause thanking everyone for the generous donations:
“The amount of donations received from attendees was truly impressive! The kindness of these donors allows us to further our vision: To encourage independence for people with disabilities by sustaining and strengthening our position as the nation’s leading provider of quality Assistance Dogs.”
Thank you to everyone who came to A Novel Experience, and a special thanks to those who were able to support Paws with a Cause.
Earlier this week, Trish Reid, of the East Grand Rapids branch, visited the set of WZZM’s Take Five to share tips on how to get babies and toddlers excited about reading.
Check out the video of Trish’s appearance:
You can also read the accompanying article and check out our Play-Grow-Read resources.
Geni is a web-based application with a simple interface that allows you to build your family tree and invite others to contribute. Relatives who are added to your tree can sign up for an account and add more family members. The basic tools are free, although you have the option of paying for a pro plan with advanced features. Geni keeps your information private so only the people in your family can log in and see your tree.
Last week, Michelle Minerd of the the East Grand Rapids branch, visited the set of WZZM’s Take Five to talk about reading activities for young children, from babies to preschoolers.
Check out Michelle’s tips:
For more great ideas, read the WZZM article and check out KDL’s helpful Play-Grow-Read information.
Grogan spoke to an audience of approximately 900 fans, telling tales of his famous dog Marley.
After his talk, Grogan stayed for two hours signing books. The auditorium lobby was full of people waiting to meet the author.
A Novel Experience was a fundraising event through the KDL Fund to support the library’s literacy programs for young children. Thank you to everyone who came out to hear John Grogan and support the library! And a big thank you to our sponsors.
It’s hockey season again! From now through April, use your Kent District Library card to get a great deal on Grand Rapids Griffins hockey tickets. At every Sunday and Wednesday home game, fans who present a local public library card — such as your KDL card — at the Van Andel Arena box office on game day will get a lower bowl ticket for just $10! That’s a savings of $7! Limit four tickets per card.
Wednesday, November 11
Wednesday, December 9
Sunday, December 27
Sundays, January 3 and 17
Wednesday, January 6
Sunday, February 21
Wednesday, February 24
Wednesday, March 31
Wednesday, April 7
Tickets are subject to availability.
Katie L. will be making a special appearance at the game on Wednesday, February 24. Be sure to stop by the KDL information table to say hi!
Sign up for a Kent District Library card at your local KDL branch. And if you already have one, don’t forget to use it!
Here’s a tip to help you be sustainable and save some money. Use less paper by printing out only the sections of documents or emails that you truly need.
For Windows Operating System
Highlight the area of text or pictures that you wish to print.
Click the print command to bring up the print dialog box.
Look for the area that says “Selection” and click the button in front of it.
Click OK. Only the section you selected should print.
For Mac Operating System
It’s a little more tricky for a Mac.
For printing a selection of something off the internet….
Highlight the area of text or pictures that you wish to print.
Click the print command in your browser (ie Firefox, Safari, etc.) to bring up the print dialog box.
Click the “Copies & Pages” drop down area, select the name of your browser near the bottom of the list.
In new box, click the check box under Options section - “Print selection only.”
Click Print. Only the section you selected should print.
To print selections from anything other than the internet using Mac OS X Tiger or Leopard, you need to download a Print Selection Service freeware program. I use the one from this website… http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/51675
Do you download eBooks, eAudiobooks or video from KDL’s eLibrary? Are you on Facebook and Twitter?
Well now you can use these social networking sites to share your download activity with your friends!
When you use OverDrive on KDL’s eLibrary, you can let all your friends know what you’re reading, listening to or watching on Facebook and Twitter.
After selecting your item for download, simply look for the new “Share” section below the item listing, select the social networking site you’d like to use, and follow the directions.
When you’re done, your update should look something like this on Facebook:
If you have a child just starting to use a computer, and likes stories, give our Tumblebook Library a try. It’s a really cool interactive storybook site with a ton of great titles including Aesop’s Fables, Caillou, Winnie-the-Pooh and others. Each book is brought to life with animation and voice acting. The site also features a variety of games and learning resources specifically for children. It’s one of my 5-year-old daughter’s favorite activity sites.
Right now tickets are only $10! Buy them online, at any KDL branch or any Schuler Books & Music store in Grand Rapids. Tickets will be sold at the door for $10, as well. Proceeds support KDL’s literacy programs for young children.
Don’t miss your chance to hear Grogan speak about “Life Lessons from Marley & Me” and even have your copy of his book signed!
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