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    Grand Rapids Public Library - Main Branch - Cool lamp

    Grand Rapids Public Library - Main Branch

    (14 reviews)

    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.

    Otsego Public Library - Otsego Public Library entrance

    Otsego Public Library

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    I love the children's area at this library. They have a separate room (with a closed door!) for…read morekids to play in. This is really nice because I don't have to worry about my kids disturbing other patrons. They also seem to have great programs for young children. A few different storytelling or music type groups meet. Although I was just told that 97 people attended one session and that would just be too much for me in the library to go to. The book selection seems to be pretty adequate, although it's not my home library so I haven't checked out anything!

    Innovate | Interact | Inspire…read more The BEST library in Otsego! The Good: 1. If you're a book nerd like me...then the Otsego Public Library is the place to be! 2. The Otsego Public Library is a full-service public library offering book and audio-video collections, programs and services. 3. Over 60,000 items are available for checkout!! Including the Game of Thrones series on DVD! (I'm a GOT nerd too!) 4. Offers public use of meeting and program rooms for NO charge. Key words = NO CHARGE! Great place to have offsite work meetings or team building activities. 5. The building is Certified as a Silver Level LEED building! 6. Now has a holds self-pickup shelf! 7. Offers notary service at the rate of $10 for non-residents and $5 for residents per signature. 8. FREE internet and WiFi are available! 9. Do you like buttons? The library has a button machine to assemble your own custom buttons! #buttonparty 10. Convert your VHS Home Movies to DVDs at the library! 11. Got a fax? Incoming and Outgoing faxes are $1 per page. 12. Need to print or make a copy? The library has those too! Including wireless prints from your phone! 13. The staff is always willing to help and is extremely friendly! You're always welcome here:) 14. Grab a cup of coffee for $0.75! Coffee + books = happiness Overall: A solid 5 gold stars!

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