Main Library

Hours & Information

Due to a water main break in the area, public water is not available at this location.

Closed until 9:00am today

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

111 Library Street NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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

    • Friends of the Library Book Sale
    • Meeting Rooms
    • Notary Service
    • Public Computers & Printing
    • Solo Spaces
    • Study Rooms
    • WiFi
  • 2 hours of free parking in the gated lot next to the Main Library. Parking rates are $1 per half hour during the week, free on weekends and for library events with validated ticket.

  • For more information about renting meeting space at the Main Library, please visit our Facilities Rental page.

Map

Upcoming Events

Holidays and Closures

  • Sunday Closure
    Sunday, March 31, 2024
    Closed All Day
  • Staff In-Service Day
    Wednesday, May 15, 2024
    Closed All Day
  • Memorial Day Observed
    Sunday, May 26, 2024
    Closed All Day
  • Memorial Day
    Monday, May 27, 2024
    Closed All Day
  • Fourth of July
    Thursday, July 4, 2024
    Closed All Day
  • Labor Day Observed
    Sunday, September 1, 2024
    Closed All Day
  • Labor Day
    Monday, September 2, 2024
    Closed All Day
  • Thanksgiving
    Thursday, November 28, 2024
    Closed All Day
  • Christmas Eve
    Tuesday, December 24, 2024
    Closed All Day
  • Christmas Day
    Wednesday, December 25, 2024
    Closed All Day
  • Sunday Closure
    Sunday, December 29, 2024
    Closed All Day
  • New Year's Eve
    Tuesday, December 31, 2024
    Special hours: 9:00am - 6:00pm
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