Cascade Township Branch
🏢 Grand Rapids Public Library · GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan
Cascade Township Branch
Cascade Township Branch of Kent District Library grew from a 1965 bookmobile stop to a 20,000-square-foot community library with a dedicated Wisner Center event space — open seven days a week on Jacksmith Ave SE.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
Hours may vary on holidays.
📍 Location & Contact
Address: 2870 Jacksmith Ave SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546
Phone: 6167842007
Website: grpl.org
📖 About Cascade Township Branch
<p>Library service in Cascade Township began in 1965 as a weekly KDL bookmobile stop, expanding to a permanent facility in the old township hall in 1972 and then relocating to the township hall on Thornhills in 1979. The 1996 expansion transformed the branch to over 20,000 square feet, and a 2006 renovation added the Wisner Center — a large program and community meeting space that has become a hub for local events and programming. The branch offers a local history room, dedicated teen space, private study rooms, public computers with color printing, curbside pickup, and free Wi-Fi (inside and outside) from 7 AM to 11 PM. Open seven days a week including Sundays.</p>
⭐ What makes this branch special
- Library service began as a KDL bookmobile stop in Cascade Township in 1965
- Current facility expanded to over 20,000 sq ft in 1996
- Wisner Center added in 2006 — a large community program and meeting space
- Local history room and dedicated teen space
- Open seven days including Sundays 1–5 PM; outdoor Wi-Fi 7 AM–11 PM
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Wisner Center at Cascade Township Branch?
The Wisner Center is a large community program and meeting space added during a 2006 renovation. It hosts KDL programming, community events, and is available for reservation by local organizations.
Is Cascade Township Branch open on Sundays?
Yes — the branch is open Sunday 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, one of the few KDL locations with Sunday service.
When did Cascade Township first get a permanent library branch?
A permanent branch opened in 1972 in the old Cascade Township hall, following seven years of weekly bookmobile stops dating to 1965. The branch relocated in 1979 and was substantially expanded in 1996.
