KDL Weblog » Events http://blog.kdl.org The blog of the Kent District Library, with 18 branch locations serving Kent County, Michigan Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 EightWest Segment: Summer Fun @ the Library http://blog.kdl.org/?p=21750 http://blog.kdl.org/?p=21750#comments Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:30:00 +0000 Katie http://blog.kdl.org/?p=21750 Check out this segment from the Grandma on the Go series on eightWest. Joy Walczak interviewed KDL’s very own  “Miss Morgan” about fun programs at the library this summer, including Pet Shows and Kids and Teens Craft Shows. Enjoy!

 

]]> http://blog.kdl.org/?feed=rss2&p=21750 0 Enjoy the Sweet Sounds of Summer! http://blog.kdl.org/?p=20922 http://blog.kdl.org/?p=20922#comments Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:46:40 +0000 Katie http://blog.kdl.org/?p=20922 Summer SoundsSit back, relax and enjoy some great music! Our program line-up includes several concerts that will fill our branches with some sweet summer sounds. The shows are open to all ages (unless otherwise listed) and they are all free… it’s music to my ears!

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Five hours of Peace, Love and Happiness! We’re celebrating the endh of school and the beginning of Summer Reading @ KDL with music, food and prizes! Sponsored by the Friends of the Kentwood Library. For teens grades 6-12.
Wednesday, June 19, 4:00 PM – Kentwood (Richard L. Root) branch

City of Kentwood 2013 Summer Concert Series
Free Wednesday evening concerts held at the Kentwood (Richard L. Root) branch amphitheater. Bring a blanket for lawn seating or a chair for plaza seating. Sponsored by DTE Energy and the City of Kentwood Arts Committee.
Wednesday, June 19, 7:30 PM –  Lindsay Lou & the Flatbellys (modern bluegrass)
Wednesday, June 26, 7:30 PM –  Northern Skies (Americana folk/rock)
Wednesday, July 31, 7:30 PM –  Wayne and Gordon (50s and 60s soft rock)
Wednesday, August 7, 7:30 PM –  Boogie Woogie Babes (pop/jazz, American songbook)
Wednesday, August 14, 7:30 PM –  Delilah DeWylde and the Lost Boys (rockabilly)

Kevin Kammeraad in Concert
Kevin teams up with his favorite puppets to bring us a fun, interactive musical show that’s sure to get even the youngest movin’ and groovin’.
Thursday, June 27, 2:00 PM – East Grand Rapids branch (Held at John Collins Park)
Thursday, June 27, 7:00 PM – Grandville branch

Carol Johnson in Concert
Join uniquely gifted singer/songwriter Carol Johnson for a lively, upbeat performance of her well-known original songs as well as other familiar tunes. Most are participatory, encouraging us to be good to each other, to ourselves and to the earth. Sponsored by the Friends of the Kentwood Library.
Tuesday, July 16, 10:00 AM – Kentwood (Richard L. Root) branch

Fiddlers ReStrung in Concert
This 19-piece string ensemble from Saline, Michigan, is one of the best high-school Celtic, bluegrass and American folk fiddle groups in the nation, engaging audiences of all ages with their energy and enthusiasm.
Thursday, July 18, 2:00 PM – East Grand Rapids branch (Held at John Collins Park)
Thursday, July 18, 7:00 PM – Grandville branch (Sponsored by Dr. Dave Cramer)

Music at the Market
Put your dancin’ shoes on and swing to toe-tappin’ vintage acoustic blues, jazz and country. The B-Side Growlers will entertain while you shop the market and enjoy a nice summer day. Sponsored by the Grandville Downtown Development Authority.
Tuesday, July 23, 10:30 AM – Grandville branch

Grandville Idol Talent Show
Catch the excitement with one of the city’s best events. The finest young talent in grades K-8 will perform for the top spot. Stop in the library for rules and entry forms. Sponsored by Macatawa Bank.
Thursday, August 1, 7:00 PM – Grandville branch

Happy listening!

 

]]> http://blog.kdl.org/?feed=rss2&p=20922 0 KDL on WJRW Radio http://blog.kdl.org/?p=21635 http://blog.kdl.org/?p=21635#comments Sun, 16 Jun 2013 15:38:22 +0000 Katie http://blog.kdl.org/?p=21635 WJRWAs we’ve mentioned, Summer Reading @ KDL is not just for kids! We have a lot of great stuff for all you adults, too. Listen to this WJRW Radio interview as Communications Manager Heidi Nagel outlines some of our exciting free summer offerings for adults, including:

Enjoy!

Download WJRW6-10-13.mp3

 

]]> http://blog.kdl.org/?feed=rss2&p=21635 0 Summer Reading Club Memories http://blog.kdl.org/?p=21725 http://blog.kdl.org/?p=21725#comments Sat, 15 Jun 2013 15:00:00 +0000 Katie http://blog.kdl.org/?p=21725 BarbBarb, our wonderful youth librarian at the Byron Township branch, shares her childhood memories of Summer Reading Club:

I grew up in the country and didn’t have many kids to play with in our area.  My sisters were 8 and 12 years older than I was, so they really didn’t want to play much.  My oldest sister started college the same time that I started kindergarten. 

My favorite thing to do was read, and I absolutely loved Summer Reading Club.  One year the program included a chart with the presidents on it.  I can still remember wondering what color president I would have for my chart.  There were about five colors and we didn’t get to choose a color. The following year the theme was states, and again I couldn’t wait to fill in my chart. 

I went to the library every Saturday, and once in a while during the week as well.  I can remember the end of the SRC parties to this day.  I can even remember what the library smelled like.  I read every Nancy Drew book even though the librarian didn’t consider them quality literature. When I ran out of those books, I read biographies and I believe that started my love of American history.  I majored in American studies at college and still love biographies.

Summer Reading Club is a passion of mine;  I want to connect children with the many joys I experienced each summer at the library.  I love SRC and have participated in over 30 of them!

We want to hear your memories too! Please leave us a comment and share your memories of participating in Summer Reading as a child.

 

]]> http://blog.kdl.org/?feed=rss2&p=21725 1 YUMMY… A Tasty Storytime http://blog.kdl.org/?p=20454 http://blog.kdl.org/?p=20454#comments Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:00:00 +0000 Katie http://blog.kdl.org/?p=20454 gummy wormsA storytime that includes snacks… what could be better? Get the Dirt on Great Desserts will take place at many KDL branches this summer. Kids of all ages are invited to dig into great dirt dessert ideas and use their imaginations to create fun edible messes. It’s sure to to be fun and tasty! Pre-registration is required and spots are limited. Register online or call 616-784-2007.

Schedule:
Tuesday, June 18, 10:30 AM – Grandville branch
Monday, June 24, 10:30 AM – Alto branch
Saturday, June 29, 1:30 PM – Sand Lake / Nelson Township branch
Wednesday, July 10, 2:00 PM – Gaines Township branch
Wednesday, July 10, 6:30 PM – Alpine Township branch
Monday, July 15, 2:00 PM – Krause Memorial branch
Thursday, July 25, 6:30 PM – Wyoming branch
Tuesday, July 30, 4:00 PM – Spencer Township branch
Tuesday, July 30, 6:30 PM – Englehardt branch
Thursday, August 1, 2:00 PM – Walker branch
Thursday, August 1, 6:30 PM – Plainfield Township branch
Tuesday, August 6, 6:30 PM – Comstock Park branch
Wednesday, August 7, 10:30 AM – Comstock Park branch
Saturday, August 10, 11:30 AM – Tyrone Township branch
Tuesday, August 13, 2:00 PM – Byron Township branch

 

]]> http://blog.kdl.org/?feed=rss2&p=20454 0 Be Amazed by the Magic! http://blog.kdl.org/?p=20596 http://blog.kdl.org/?p=20596#comments Sun, 09 Jun 2013 19:00:00 +0000 Katie http://blog.kdl.org/?p=20596 Tom PLunkardLibraries can be magical places, especially when you make room amongst the stacks for a magic show that’s fun, funny, educational and entertaining! Families with children of all ages are invited to Magic: Can You Dig It? taking place at every KDL branch this summer. The incredible Tom Plunkard will present an amazing program filled with live animals and loads of audience participation. Come see flowers appear on your head and garden utensils vanish and reappear in the craziest of places. This program is sure to leave you feeling happy and amazed!

Schedule:
Tuesday, June 11, 10:00 AM – Kentwood (Richard L. Root) branch
Tuesday, June 11, 4:00 PM – Spencer Township branch
Thursday, June 13, 2:00 PM – Comstock Park branch
Thursday, June 13, 6:30 PM – Plainfield Township branch
Wednesday, June 19, 6:30 PM – Sand Lake / Nelson Township branch
Thursday, June 20, 6:30 PM – Wyoming branch
Monday, July 8, 6:30 PM – Krause Memorial branch
Thursday, July 11, 7:00 PM – Grandville branch
Tuesday, July 16, 6:30 PM – Englehardt branch
Wednesday, July 17, 2:00 PM – Gaines Township branch
Wednesday, July 17, 6:30 PM – Alpine Township branch
Thursday, July 18, 1:30 PM – Alto branch
Thursday, July 18, 6:30 PM – Byron Township branch (Held at the Byron Township offices)
Thursday, July 25, 2:00 PM – Caledonia Township branch
Thursday, July 25, 6:30 PM – Tyrone Township branch (Held in the Tyrone Township community room)
Thursday, August 1, 2:00 PM – East Grand Rapids branch (Held at John Collins Park)
Thursday, August 1, 7:00 PM – Cascade Township branch
Thursday, August 8, 1:00 PM – Walker branch

]]> http://blog.kdl.org/?feed=rss2&p=20596 0 KDL on WGVU Radio http://blog.kdl.org/?p=21601 http://blog.kdl.org/?p=21601#comments Sun, 09 Jun 2013 15:02:59 +0000 Sheri http://blog.kdl.org/?p=21601 Kip at WGVUEach month KDL staff join Shelley Irwin on the WGVU Morning Show to talk about what’s going on at the library. This month, listen to Kip Odell, Librarian at the Grandville branch, talk about Summer Reading @ KDL and all the great events happening at the library this summer.

Enjoy!

Download WGVU6-6-13.mp3

(photo courtesy of Shelley Irwin)

 

]]> http://blog.kdl.org/?feed=rss2&p=21601 0 Bicycle Helmet Giveaway http://blog.kdl.org/?p=21530 http://blog.kdl.org/?p=21530#comments Fri, 07 Jun 2013 15:00:42 +0000 Morgan J. http://blog.kdl.org/?p=21530 lida at the libraryHelmets are beautiful things. I fell off my bike when I was around 10 (on the way home from the library, no less, with a basket filled with books), and though my arms and legs were pretty skinned up, I was very lucky my head didn’t take any of the impact. Even now I still see one or two kids take nasty spills every summer, and thank goodness they often have helmets on. Unless they don’t.

The Grand Rapids Griffins will give away a limited number of free bike helmets at 2:00 PM on Monday, June 10 at the Comstock Park branch to children ages 1 to 12 , as part of the Griffins’ annual Put A Lid On It! helmet safety campaign. A parent or guardian must also be present to receive a helmet.

The helmets, paid for by the Griffins, are distributed at various Safe Kids events around the community. The Griffins also give away vouchers for two free tickets to a Griffins hockey game to anybody age 17 and younger who signs an online pledge to wear a helmet.

 

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]]> http://blog.kdl.org/?feed=rss2&p=21530 0 Kids Love Dinosaurs? Get Them to the Library! http://blog.kdl.org/?p=20539 http://blog.kdl.org/?p=20539#comments Thu, 06 Jun 2013 19:00:00 +0000 Morgan J. http://blog.kdl.org/?p=20539 dinosaurWhat kid isn’t tantalized by a tyrannosaurus? Who isn’t rapt by velociraptors? Mark your calendars for our Dinosaur Dig program for children ages 6 and younger. There will be stories, crafts and games of prehistoric proportions!

Schedule:

Monday, June 10, 10:00 AM – Plainfield Township branch
Wednesday, June 12, 10:00 AM – Plainfield Township branch
Thursday, June 13, 10:00 AM – Plainfield Township branch
Thursday, June 13, 10:30 AM – Englehardt branch
Tuesday, June 25, 6:30 PM – Comstock Park branch
Wednesday, June 26, 10:30 AM – Comstock Park branch
Tuesday, July 2, 10:30 AM – Sand Lake / Nelson Township branch
Tuesday, July 9, 2:00 PM – Byron Township branch
Tuesday, July 16, 1:30 PM – Cascade Township branch
Wednesday, July 17, 10:00 AM – Walker branch
Wednesday, July 24, 10:00 AM – Tyrone Township branch
Monday, July 29, 2:00 PM – Krause Memorial branch
Thursday, August 1, 2:00 PM – Caledonia Township branch
Wednesday, August 7, 2:00 PM – Gaines Township branch

 

]]> http://blog.kdl.org/?feed=rss2&p=20539 0 KDL on WJRW Radio: Summer Fun! http://blog.kdl.org/?p=21501 http://blog.kdl.org/?p=21501#comments Wed, 05 Jun 2013 20:15:27 +0000 Katie http://blog.kdl.org/?p=21501 WJRWWant to fill your summer with free fun for the whole family? Listen to this interview to find out how! Recently, Communications Manager Heidi Nagel went on WJRW Radio to promote all the exciting things taking place this summer at KDL.

Enjoy!

Download WJRW5-30-13.mp3

 

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