Grand Rapids Public Library, Grand Rapids

Name: Grand Rapids Public Library
Address: 111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, 49503-3268, United States
Telephone: +1 616-988-5400

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Grand Rapids Public Library, Grand Rapids

Facts and practical information

The Grand Rapids Public Library located in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan and also includes seven branch libraries throughout the city. The library system has 170 full and part-time employees and has a service area of roughly 197,000 people. ()

Established: 1871 (153 years ago)Coordinates: 42°57'54"N, 85°39'58"W

Address

111 Library St NEDowntown Grand RapidsGrand Rapids 49503-3268 United States

Contact

+1 616-988-5400

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Day trips

Grand Rapids Public Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Grand Rapids Art Museum, Van Andel Arena, La Grande Vitesse, Fountain Street Church.

~1340 ftW
Museum, Art museum
Grand Rapids Art Museum, Grand Rapids
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, the Grand Rapids Art Museum (GRAM) stands as a beacon of culture and creativity. This modern art museum, notable for its sleek, contemporary architecture, offers visitors an opportunity to explore a diverse...
~1750 ftSW
Convention center, Hockey, Music venue
Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids
9 min walk • Van Andel Arena is a 12,000 plus seat multi-purpose arena, situated in the Heartside district of Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. The arena attracted over five million patrons in its first 5 years, 1995-2001.
0.4 miNW
Monuments and statues
La Grande Vitesse, Grand Rapids
10 min walk • La Grande Vitesse, a public sculpture by American artist Alexander Calder, is located on the large concrete plaza surrounding City Hall and the Kent County Building in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States.
~250 ftW
Church
Fountain Street Church, Grand Rapids
2 min walk • Fountain Street Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan, was for a time unique in the United States as being large, religiously liberal and non-denominational in a notably conservative city.
~1660 ftW
Park, Music venue
Rosa Parks Circle, Grand Rapids
9 min walk • Rosa Parks Circle is a plaza located in the heart of Grand Rapids, Michigan. During the warmer months it is a multipurpose facility, acting as a venue for events like concerts or dances put on by the Grand Rapids Original Swing Society.
~700 ftSW
Memorial
Kent County Civil War Monument, Grand Rapids
4 min walk • The Kent County Civil War Monument is an historic landmark in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The monument is in a small triangular downtown park, bounded by Division Avenue and Monroe Avenue. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004.
0.5 miNW
Concert hall, Theater, Convention center
DeVos Place Convention Center, Grand Rapids
12 min walk • DeVos Place Convention Center, erected in 2004 on the Grand River in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a multi-purpose convention center. It is named for Richard DeVos, who donated $20 million towards its construction.
~540 ftSE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
St. Cecilia Music Center, Grand Rapids
3 min walk • The St. Cecilia Music Center, built in 1894 as the St. Cecilia Society Building, is a performance space located at 24 Ransom Avenue NE in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971.
~1440 ftN
Park
Crescent Park, Grand Rapids
7 min walk • Crescent Park is a city park located in the north-east quadrant of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Although small in size, it provides a quiet patch of green space near to the heart of the growing city.
0.5 miSW
42°57'36"N • 85°40'27"W
The Intersection, Grand Rapids
14 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater, Music venue
~520 ftSW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Grand Rapids Civic Theatre, Grand Rapids
3 min walk • Grand Rapids Civic Theatre & School of Theatre Arts, located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, was founded in 1925 and has grown into one of the largest community theatres in the United States.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Grand Rapids Public Library?

Nearby attractions include Ryerson Library, Grand Rapids (1 min walk), Fountain Street Church, Grand Rapids (2 min walk), Park Church, Grand Rapids (2 min walk), Grand Rapids Civic Theatre, Grand Rapids (3 min walk).

How to get to Grand Rapids Public Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Grand Rapids Public Library:

Bus

Fulton Street • Lines: 90 (4 min walk)
GRCC/Spectrum • Lines: 90 (7 min walk)

Train

Grand Rapids (19 min walk)