East Grand Rapids Branch

746 Lakeside Dr. SE, East Grand Rapids, MI 49506 | Map to branch
616-784-2007

Branch Manager: Dawn Lewis

Rapid Bus Route: Route 6

Branch Amenities:

Wireless Internet
Color copier
Public computers with online catalog, Internet, word processing and other software
Four quiet study/reading rooms
Teen space
Early literacy area
Community meeting room
Used book sales
Vending services
Express Check self checkout
Special collection: art books
Active Friends of the Library group
Beautiful view of Reeds Lake

Some History:

The first East Grand Rapids library facility, housed in a former private residence, opened in 1959 when citizens recognized the need for a public library. In 1960 the library moved to Romona Shopping Center, and in 1969 it moved to Lakeside Drive on Reeds Lake. In May 2005, the East Grand Rapids library moved to a temporary location so the 10,500 square foot library on Lakeside Drive could be renovated and expanded to 27,700 square feet. The renovation was completed in August 2006 with a Grand Opening on August 12.