Grand Rapids History & Special Collections
About
The Grand Rapids History & Special Collections department collects, preserves, and shares the history of our community, through photographs, diaries, posters, maps and other records. You can research your house, your family, a business or your neighborhood. Call us at 616-988-5400 x5497 during service hours or send us an email through our contact form.
Local History Research from Home
Here is a list of digital resources you can use during GRPL’s closure due to COVID-19.
Grand Rapids History & Special Collections | Service Hours
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | |
| Main Library | 1 – 7 pm | 1 – 7 pm | 10 am – 4 pm | CLOSED | 10 am – 4 pm | 10 am – 4 pm |
