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Lowell, Alto Libraries Welcome Dave Palma as New Regional Manager

09/26/2023 Maryalene LaPonsie 0

A new face joined the staff at the libraries in Lowell and Alto in August. Dave Palma was named by Kent District Library as a new regional manager for its Englehardt and Alto branches. With […]

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Englehardt and Alto Libraries Welcome New Regional Manager

10/19/2021 Amanda Schrauben 0

Kent District Library (KDL) Lowell and Alto branches have a new Regional II Manager. Kurt Lardie started his new position at the end of September. Regional Manager I, Sandy Graham will remain serving both locations, […]

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KDL Shifts to Virtual Programming, Asks for Community Feedback

04/14/2020 Maryalene LaPonsie 0

Library branches may be closed, but Kent District Library staff has been hard at work behind the scenes. “We have people doing [online] programming pretty consistently,” says Sandy Graham, regional manager of the Alto and […]

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Summer Activities with KDL

06/07/2018 Amanda Schrauben 0

Now that summer vacation has begun for Lowell Area Schools students, that doesn’t mean learning or having fun while learning should come to a halt.  In fact, both Englehardt and Alto Kent District Library (KDL) […]

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KDL Branches in Lowell and Alto Offer Spring Break Activities

03/30/2018 Amanda Schrauben 0

The official start to spring break has arrived.  Kent District Libraries (KDL) are a great place to visit any time during the year.  But over the next week, activities for kids who will be sticking […]

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Solar Eclipse Party in Alto on Monday

08/18/2017 Amanda Schrauben 0

Monday is not only meet the teacher night for area elementary school students.  It’s the day of the solar eclipse!  If you’re interested in attending a viewing party in Alto here is a message from […]

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The Alto Library High

07/19/2017 Amanda Schrauben 0

The Kent District Library (KDL) Alto Branch has been under the direction of Branch Manager Sandy Graham since 1991.  She loves what she does reaching out to people of all ages in the Alto area […]

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