This is my alma mater. All my hopes and dreams were assisted in being fulfilled here! HVACR college…read moreis second to none and prepared me fully for my current career as a Project Manager. Go Bulldogs!

Ferris State university will screw you over and require you to take classes for 5.5 years because…read morethey don't know what they are doing. Academic Adviser is ineffective and useless! Will be taking this to the highest powers in the state of Michigan. Do not send your kids to this school until they figure out how to run the schools they have now.

Great break out rooms to study! Near some cool places to eat and parking was super easy!read more

As a former librarian, I have a deep love for libraries that started when I was a kid. There are…read moretwo library systems in the Grand Rapids area: Grand Rapids Public Library (GRPL), and Kent District Library (KDL). GRPL is my home library system, which covers the city of Grand Rapids. KDL's service area is anything outside of GR proper, including Byron Township, Caledonia, East Grand Rapids, Plainfield Township, Wyoming, etc. Library cards are free to residents with proof of current address. GRPL no longer charges fines on late materials, which is amazing and a great step for accessibility for the library. (If you lose or damage items, you still have to pay to replace them.) The main branch of GRPL is housed in the beautiful Ryerson building, which was originally built in 1902. The limestone exterior and Italian carrara marble steps give the building a historically regal look. The interior has been updated and added on to over the years, but it's always fun to find old touches inside the building. Multiple floors make up the main branch, so it can be an adventure to find things. Just ask a friendly librarian or staff person and they can direct you where you need to go if you're in a hurry. Self checkout stations are located on the main floor right inside the entrance, and new books are located nearby. The library houses an amazing collection of books, vinyl records, DVDs, CDs, used books for sale, a great local history collection, computers for internet access and library catalog searching, and more. They host many community events and lectures throughout the year. There is a designated parking lot for the main branch. The first two hours of parking is free - just get your ticket validated on the main floor. Parking rates are $1.10 per half hour during the week, free on weekends and for library events. I love spending time at the main branch and try to get there at least once a month, as the selection is huge and I can always find something great to check out when I'm there.

As Alan's review mentions, adults can use their computer room for 2 hours (and I imagine, if…read morethey're not busy, they will probably allow more time if you need to) and also, free printing (current rate is 20 cents a page black and white, 40 cents for color). The first $2 of printing is free each day, and no library card or ID is required (since the room is 18+, they might check ID if you look under 18). I'll be back soon to explore the many leisure opportunities they offer, and get a card. Every single person I spoke with there was polite, welcoming, friendly, and helpful, which is often but not always my experience at other libraries. The facilities are neat, clean, and this library has so much to offer the community.

We love our local library! There are tons of free activities for my children to participate in, the…read morestaff is always friendly and happy to help, and the resources for adults are limitless. Absolutely worth the increase in taxes (or the payment if you live in an area where it's not included in your property taxes)

I either go to this library or the Comstock Park Kent District library on Alpine Ave, but this one…read moreis significantly larger than the one on Alpine. I've come here to browse for books and to study/do homework. It is quiet and there are plenty of seating options. I wish electrical outlets were a little more prevalent, but for the most part it is conducive for studying and connecting to the Wifi. I have also used the printer services here which has been very convenient; I can send a document to the library either by uploading online or emailing it, and the printer stores the order under your library card number to pull up once you arrive at the library. I also just placed a book on hold 2 days ago, and the next day I received an email that it was ready for pick up. I have had a positive experience thus far with this library and its staff!

honestly this library makes me sad. we loved going here because of all the options for kids to…read moreplay, but it's gotten bad over the last few months. the workers try and parent your own kids for you and are so picky about kids being kids. they can't move around freely and be kids without someone working here having something to say. everyone always looks sad and miserable to be here and it's always an uncomfortable vibe when we walk in. it's close and accessible so i love that aspect, but the only welcoming people seem to be the ones who sit at the front desk. it could be a lot more friendly in terms of how they interact with the kids. i'm not saying kids don't need boundaries because they do, but they micromanage your own kids and it's inappropriate

The White Lake Community Library is a new, clean and modern facility within the Muskegon County…read moreLibrary System. The building is designed in a charming arts and crafts style and also serves as a starting area for the wonderful biking and walking trail nearby. The library has Internet equipped computers, adult and children's sections and a sunroom area with magazines, newspapers and comfy chairs. Any time I have orders items, the librarians are willing to check the status of the items and are pretty helpful. The one improvement I would like to see would be a few really comfy chairs or couches. The ones they have are Stickley style and have wood arms, which makes it a little more difficult to curl up in with a good book.

I'm leaving a review simply because I had to check on the singular previous review of a "one star"…read more Its too bad Laura had such a poor experience for whatever reason. I've been a member of this community and use the library a ton and would simply say it is everything you would expect in a local community library. Staff has always been helpful and friendly.

The staff is unrelentingly rude and militant on a daily basis very unpleasant and miserable…read more Lousy selection of books and you can only use the computers for an hour a day even if there are multiple available! I was depending on my hometown library to help me study with my college courses I'd rather study in a convent with tyrant Catholic nuns!

The Hart Public Library is a nice modern facility on State Street in downtown Hart. The new…read morebuilding was built in 2003. We have a place on Old Michigan near Silver Lake and we come to Hart at least once every weekend in the summer. Recently when our internet was dead at the lake, we sat in the parking lot of the Hart Library with our laptops and rode the WiFi. The library a great resource in this small town, and if you ask me, a shining example of what government does best.

For a small town library - the Hart Library is exceptional. Beautiful new building and competent…read moreservice and a caring administrtion. A bright spot in Hart.

A beautiful and historic library that has been maintained very well. Even the wooden carved chairs…read morefrom the 1880's still bare the Charles Hackley initials like they were made yesterday. The details in this library are absolutely breathtaking inside and out. Come here just to see all of the beauty, and wonder why people don't put nearly as much love into making buildings today. The employees and volunteers are very kind as well.

Such a cozy library! It looks like a restored mansion or something, but no, it was originally built…read moreto be a library. It's a very beautiful space. They also have a cool kids play area. Prior to the shutdown, I visited and looked for several books for my son. I did notice that some of the kids books, at least in the "dinosaur" section were pretty worn and old, so I was already worried about germs. Post pandemic, they are open limited hours and don't allow browsing in most sections, but I have still popped in several times to pick up books. They "quarantine" books upon return to make sure they are safely ready for the next visitor. Reading is a great thing to do during the pandemic, so keep visiting the library!

Wonderful small town library! Doesn't have every book, but it's a great place to study or relax…read morewith a good book. Staff is very helpful - couldn't be nicer. I pray they don't ruin it by caving to DC's mandates

Very clean and quiet library with friendly staff. Husband got his first library card here and the…read morelady helping was so kind explaining all the things they have to offer. Can't wait to dive into more activities they offer