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Library offers unique program for children, dogs
The Kent District Library (KDL) and the West Michigan Therapy Dogs Association have been partnering since 2002 to pair young readers with therapy dogs. Ruff Readers is a unique read-aloud program at KDL that pairs kids ages 6 and up with trained therapy dogs and handlers who love to hear a good story. Kids can improve their reading skills and confidence with these impartial listeners. Ruff Readers is offered at several KDL branches this summer, including Krause Memorial Library, 140 E. Bridge St., Rockford, on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. from June 9 to July 28. To register for a session, call the library at (616) 647-3940. For more information, visit www.kdl.org.
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Michael Lee to perform in Rockford
On Friday, June 12, at 7 p.m., Michael Lee will be performing at the Frenz Coffee House in the Promenade on Bridge St. in Rockford. Michael Lee is a singer-songwriter from the Boyne area of northern Michigan, whose vocal and lyrical style won him first place in the 2008 Mid North Michigan Blues Challenge in Traverse City. With original songs in folk, regional, rock and blues, you will find him an artistic entertainer. This solo concert is free of charge.
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Animal world comes to Krause Memorial Library
The Kent District Library will welcome visitors from the animal world this summer with John Ball’s Traveling Zoo and Animal Encounters. On Monday, June 29 at 2 p.m., Z’s Kids Club will bring the zoo to you with live animals at Krause Memorial Library, 140 E. Bridge St., Rockford. For more information, call the library at (616) 647-3940 or visit www.kdl.org.
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Library offers summer of fun for teens
Summer is full of fun for teens at the Kent District Library (KDL). As part of the 2009 Summer Reading Club, KDL is hosting all kinds of free activities for teens, from food to arts and crafts to music and more.
Exercise your taste buds with a variety of food-related programs such as Creative Cooking, Ice Cream Socials, and Iced Coffee Tasting.
Get your game on with Rock Band, Nintendo Wii, Guitar Hero, Teen Chess, and Lawn Games.
Use your creative talents in crafty programs such as the Empty Bowls Project, Duct Tape with William Beacom, Trash to Treasure workshops, Teen Crafts with Liz Langenberg, Drawn to Draw, Henna Tattoos with Anshu Varma, Jewelry Making, Sweater Surgery, and more.Teens can also get involved in Teen Advisory Boards, book discussions, theatre productions and music performances. Don’t miss out on this summer of fun. Stop by any KDL branch to sign up for the Summer Reading Club or register online at www.kdl.org.
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Win a Playaway audiobook from the library
The Kent District Library (KDL) is celebrating National Audiobook Month in June by giving away Playaway audiobooks. June is National Audiobook Month, sponsored by the Association of American Publishers, and KDL encourage everyone to “Get Caught Listening!”Enter to win a Playaway by visiting www.kdl.org and telling us your favorite audiobook title or one you would like to listen to. Audiobooks are a convenient way to listen to your favorite books on the go, and KDL has a wide variety for all ages. KDL also offers many different audiobook formats such as CDs, downloadables for your MP3 player or iPod, and the Playaway listening devices.
So start exploring the library’s audiobook titles and “Get Caught Listening!”
For more information, contact your local KDL branch or visit www.kdl.org
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