Main Library
Hours & Information
Open today until 6:00pm
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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Memorial DaySunday, May 25, 2025 - Monday, May 26, 2025Closed All Day
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Fourth of JulyFriday, July 4, 2025Closed All Day
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Labor DaySunday, August 31, 2025 - Monday, September 1, 2025Closed All Day
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ThanksgivingThursday, November 27, 2025Closed All Day
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Christmas EveWednesday, December 24, 2025Closed All Day
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Christmas DayThursday, December 25, 2025Closed All Day
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Sunday ClosureSunday, December 28, 2025Closed All Day
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New Year's EveWednesday, December 31, 2025Closes early: 6:00pm
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New Year's DayThursday, January 1, 2026Closed All Day