Construction Truck Petting Zoo at the Grand Rapids Public Library on June 1
Event, Kids, Summer Reading, Summer Reading, Teens, Trending

Got a Kid Who Digs Construction?

Then don't miss the Construction Truck Petting Zoo on Saturday, June 1 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm!

Closed for Memorial Day
Library News

All locations closed Monday, May 27 for Memorial Day

Madison Square, Ottawa Hills, Van Belkum, and West Side are also closed on Saturday, May 25.

Archives A to Z exhibit
Event, Local History

The GRPL Archives: A-Z Exhibit

Don't miss this showcase of everything Grand Rapids – from the Austin Automobile Co. to the Zalewski's dog!

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Books, Movies, Music

Books, Movies, Music

All the entertainment you could want, all free.
Teens

Teens

Stuff to read, stuff to do, stuff to share. Just for teens.
Kids

Kids

Share the love of reading with your favorite kids!
Check It Out!

Check It Out!

Use your GRPL card to check out memberships and tickets.

Databases

Go beyond Google! Access our online databases.

Small Business Resource Center

We're open for your business.
Local History

Local History

Easy access to the past. Discover your history.
Archival Digital Collection

Archival Digital Collection

Browse, search, and purchase photographs from our archives.
Furniture Design

Furniture Design

Visit our unique collection of furniture history and design books.

Latest News

We're closed summer Sundays. The Main Library is closed on Sundays: May 26 – September 1.Sunday hours (1:00-5:00 pm) resume on September 8.

May 8, 2013 | 0 Comments

Summer hours reminder

The Main Library is closed on Sundays starting Sunday, May 27, 2013 (Memorial Day weekend) and continuing through Sunday, September 1, 2013 (Labor Day weekend).


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Download free magazines!

February 11, 2013 | 2 Comments

Digital magazines now available at GRPL!

We now offer downloadable popular magazines from Zinio to read on your computer or portable device.


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