
Silent Book Club
Put down your phone, pick up a book and spend quality time with fellow book lovers. This isn't your typical book club; there is no assigned reading or deadlines. Simply bring what you're reading and connect over a beverage.
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Put down your phone, pick up a book and spend quality time with fellow book lovers. This isn't your typical book club; there is no assigned reading or deadlines. Simply bring what you're reading and connect over a beverage.

Stop by the Bookmobile to register for a library card, pick up program information and check out the latest books, movies, music and more to enjoy at home. Please note: Bookmobile events may be canceled due to weather conditions. Check kdl.org/events or call 616.784.2007 for the latest updates...

Enjoy an engaging online conversation with Smithsonian curator and public historian Paula J. Johnson as she guides us through the legacy of cooking icon Julia Child and shares about her book Julia Child's Kitchen . Click here to register.

MiLB High-A: Lake County Captains at Lansing Lugnuts at Jackson Field

This unique read-aloud program in partnership with West Michigan Therapy Dogs, Inc . pairs kids with a trained therapy dog and their handler. Kids read their favorite book and the pooches curl up, listen and enjoy. Arrive 15 minutes early to sign in and secure a time slot. First come, first served.

Games are much more exciting when they're big! Enjoy some open play time with giant-size games and activities.

KDL is proud to partner with Kids’ Food Basket to provide free evening meals to children and teens. Meals are distributed daily at select branches at 3:00 PM, helping ensure kids have consistent access to nutritious food during the summer months. ( Easy pick-up, pre-packaged meals are designed to...

Go on a hands-on adventure to uncover the secret life of plants. Young botanists will investigate how things grow from the roots up. Come dig into science! What is KDL Lab Experience?

Your pet is a star! Every critter's a winner in this unique show designed to put the spotlight on your furry, scaly or feathered friend. All acts must pre-register. Visit the library for details.

Get coding through this weekly interactive program where you will learn coding and technology through fun, hands-on experiences — no prior knowledge or experience required.

Create colorful, pixel-style art with Perler beads! Arrange your design on a pegboard, then watch it fuse together with heat. Perfect for making keychains, magnets and more – bring your creativity and leave with a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.

Our Makedo and Chompshop construction tools will help you design, create and learn as you build your very own cardboard masterpieces — the possibilities are endless! What is KDL Lab Experience?

Even the littlest of kids can dance! Learn to dance together while babywearing in this beginner program for caregivers. Toddlers and older siblings are welcome to dance along.

All moms and children welcome! Join this maternal support group for play time, bonding with other mothers, and free coffee and tea.

We've got a few tricks up our sleeves, and we are excited to reveal them to you! Explore the science behind the magic, see how illusions are more than meet the eye and learn some tricks of your own to wow your friends. Remember: a magician never shares their secrets, so let's keep this between us...

Join us for a creative and colorful program designed to engage teens in a hands-on activity that celebrates the bright and vibrant spirit of summer. Participants will design and create tie-dye accessories such as drawstring bags, bandanas and more!

Join a fun, informal discussion of great books. This month, we'll discuss The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave.

KDL is proud to partner with Feeding America West Michigan to provide free lunches for students under the age of 18 or up to 26 years of age for people with disabilities. ( Easy pick-up, shelf-stable , nutritious meals are pre-packaged with several options available to fit almost any dietary need.).

Stop in and try something new or bring in your own project! New projects will be introduced monthly. All previous projects will be available while supplies last.

Supercharge your library visit with monster trucks. This program will provide preschoolers with monster truck-themed crafts and activities. Zoom over to our event for a Wheelie great time.

Teen-only fun for you and your friends at the library! Stop by for activities that may include board games, food and more.

Celebrate a summer of reading and learning with presenters, craft ideas, music and more.

Spin it, build it, make it move! Join us for a build-and-tinker STEAM adventure where kids invent, experiment and create amazing contraptions that whirl, twist and spin. What is KDL Lab Experience?

Join us for songs, rhymes, stories and playtime while developing listening and language skills. Caregivers will have time to connect with each other while their babies learn and socialize. Designed for babies ages birth to 18 months with their caregivers, but older siblings are welcome.

Join a fun, informal discussion of great books. This month, we'll discuss The Book Club for Troublesome Women by Marie Bostwick.

It's a special time for fun, interactive programs just for school kids! Join our KDL Kids Zone programs for crafts, storytime, games and other activities.

Paint a picturesque Northern Lights landscape in this guided canvas paint. Space is limited; first come, first served . Doors open 15 minutes before the program.

Create together! Features a new craft each time for you to make and take home.

It’s time to put your engineering skills to the test! We provide the materials, and you bring your creativity. With a variety of challenges and plenty of manipulatives, there’s no telling what you will build. What is KDL Lab Experience?

Arts and crafts for sale by local kids and teens. Join us as a seller or come to shop. Celebrate creativity and support young artists. Pre-registration for sellers is required. Register online at www.kdl.org/craft-sale .

Get creative and express yourself one pin at a time. Drop in to design your own pins using our button maker. Choose from templates, draw, collage or cut out something cool and turn it into wearable art.

Craft your own adorable, personalized mini-Pop-Tart pillows with colorful felt rectangles. Sweet creativity, cozy vibes and unique designs await!

Explore classic tales in a whole new way! Take a journey through hands-on STEAM activities to trial, test and tinker ideas from beloved storybook adventures. What is KDL Lab Experience?