Main Library
Hours & Information
Open today until 9:00pm
Monday
9:00AM - 9:00PM
Tuesday
9:00AM - 9:00PM
Wednesday
9:00AM - 9:00PM
Thursday
9:00AM - 9:00PM
Friday
9:00AM - 6:00PM
Saturday
9:00AM - 6:00PM
Sunday
1:00PM - 5:00PM
Phone: (616) 988-5400
Email: custserv@grpl.org
In 1871, members of the Grand Rapids Board of Education agreed to combine their book holdings with those of two other organizations – the Ladies Library Association and the YMCA – to form a free public library in Grand Rapids. On…
About Main Library
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- Friends of the Library Book Sale
- Meeting Rooms
- Notary Service
- Public Computers & Printing
- Solo Spaces
- Study Rooms
- WiFi
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Hourly rate: $2.00 per half-hour.
Free Parking with ticket validation: 2 hours on weekdays, all day free parking on Saturday, Sunday, and for special library events with validated ticket.
The lot opens to the public 15 minutes before the library opens and is accessible during library hours.
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For more information about renting meeting space at the Main Library, please visit our Facilities Rental page.
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Upcoming Events
Holidays and Closures
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Sunday ClosureSunday, April 5, 2026Closed All Day
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Spring Staff In-Service DayWednesday, May 13, 2026Closed All Day
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Memorial DaySunday, May 24, 2026 - Monday, May 25, 2026Closed All Day
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Fourth of JulySaturday, July 4, 2026Closed All Day
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Labor DaySunday, September 6, 2026 - Monday, September 7, 2026Closed All Day
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Fall Staff In-Service DayWednesday, November 18, 2026Closed All Day
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ThanksgivingWednesday, November 25, 2026Closes early: 6:00pm
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ThanksgivingThursday, November 26, 2026Closed All Day
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Christmas EveThursday, December 24, 2026Closed All Day
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Christmas DayFriday, December 25, 2026Closed All Day
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Sunday ClosureSunday, December 27, 2026Closed All Day
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New Year's EveThursday, December 31, 2026Closes early: 6:00pm