Allendale Township Library
🏢 Allendale Charter Township · Allendale, Michigan
Allendale Township Library
The Allendale Township Library serves one of West Michigan's fastest-growing communities, offering a broad print and digital collection, a Library of Things, and hands-on programs for every age — all from its home on Library Lane in the heart of Allendale Charter Township.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9am–8pm |
| Tuesday | 9am–8pm |
| Wednesday | 1pm–8pm |
| Thursday | 9am–8pm |
| Friday | 9am–5pm |
| Saturday | 9am–5pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 6175 Library Lane, Allendale, MI 49401
Phone: (616) 895-4178
Website: allendalelibrary.org
Plus Code: 86JPX3F6+FM (Allendale, MI)
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📖 About Allendale Township Library
The Allendale Township Library operates as a department of Allendale Charter Township in Ottawa County, Michigan, serving a growing community that is home to Grand Valley State University. The library at 6175 Library Lane provides residents with public computers and printing, one-on-one technology tutoring, genealogy and local history resources, and a Library of Things collection that lends non-traditional items alongside books. Cardholders have access to the Michigan eLibrary (MeL), the statewide digital resource connecting Michigan residents to eBooks, audiobooks, streaming video and databases at no cost. The library actively partners with community organizations and runs programs ranging from Baby Storytime and youth STEM activities to adult book clubs and career-readiness workshops, making it a central hub for lifelong learning in Allendale.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Evening hours Monday through Thursday until 8 p.m. for after-work and after-school visits
- Library of Things: borrow tools, equipment and other non-traditional items alongside books
- Free 1-on-1 Technology Tutoring for residents who need personalized help with devices and software
- Genealogy and local history resources supporting family research
- 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program and weekly storytimes for young children
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Allendale Township Library cardholders can borrow and research for free through Michigan's statewide and local digital collections:
📚 Services
- Public computers, printing and free Wi-Fi
- Library of Things — tools, equipment and specialty lending
- One-on-one Technology Tutoring by appointment
- Genealogy and local history resources
- Meeting room reservations for community groups
- Interlibrary loan and Michigan eLibrary access
- Reference and reader's advisory assistance
🎸 Programs
- Baby Storytime and weekly youth storytimes
- 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten early literacy program
- STEM activities and children's crafts
- Cozy Reads adult book club
- Career and job-search assistance workshops
- Summer reading program for all ages
- Community educational workshops and expert speakers
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Library of Things at Allendale Township Library?
The Library of Things is a collection of non-traditional items — tools, equipment and specialty gear — that cardholders can borrow just like books. It extends the library's mission beyond print materials to give residents practical access to items they might only need occasionally.
Does the Allendale Township Library offer evening hours?
Yes. The library is open until 8 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, and on Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday hours run 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the library is closed on Sunday.
Can I get free help learning to use technology at Allendale Township Library?
Yes. The library offers free one-on-one Technology Tutoring for residents who need personalized help with smartphones, tablets, computers or library digital services. Contact the library at (616) 895-4178 to arrange a session.
What statewide digital resources come with an Allendale library card?
Your Allendale library card unlocks the Michigan eLibrary (MeL), the state's free portal to eBooks, audiobooks, streaming video and research databases. You can also borrow from Libby/OverDrive and hoopla, which offers movies, music, comics and audiobooks with no waitlists.
📜 This library has genealogy & local-history resources. See how library family-history research works and find other libraries with genealogy collections genealogy libraries by state.
🧰 This library lends a “Library of Things.” See what you can borrow besides books and find other libraries with a Library of Things Library of Things by state.
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