421 68th St. SE Grand Rapids !/assets/gaines_hours.jpg! *Branch Manager:* <a href="mailto:mboisvenue-fox@kdl.org">Michelle Boisvenue-Fox</a> <p><strong>Rapid Bus Route:</strong> 1/2 mile east of <a href="http://www.ridetherapid.org/ride/routes/1" target="_blank">Route 1</a></p> <strong>Branch Amenities:</strong> <ul> <li>Wireless internet</li> <li>Color copier</li> <li>Public computers with online catalog, Internet, word processing and other software</li> <li>Quiet study/reading room</li> <li>Teen space</li> <li>Early literacy area</li> <li>Community meeting room</li> <li>Used book sales</li> <li>Express Check self checkout</li> <li>Special collection: inspirational fiction</li> </ul> <p><strong>Some History:</strong><br> Gaines Township has supported library service since the Depression Era. During the 1950s and 60s, Kent County provided library service at a number of bookmobile stops, both at local schools and in the Dutton and Cutlerville areas. In 1969 the Gaines Township branch was opened to the public at its current location. Rapid population growth in the area led to an extensive expansion of the building in 1987 to over 10,000 square feet.</p> 11 42.840829 -85.653657 http://www.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Kent+District+Library+Gaines+Twp.&sll=42.868478,-85.663627&sspn=1.3286,2.554321&ie=UTF8&ll=42.847275,-85.671387&spn=0.332262,0.63858&z=11&iwloc=A Gaines Twp. Branch 616-784-2007 MI 49548