Public Libraries in Kent County, Michigan

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Public Libraries in Kent County, Michigan

Kent County, Michigan is served by Kent District Library — a 20-location county-wide system covering the townships and smaller communities of Kent County, alongside the separate Grand Rapids Public Library which serves the City of Grand Rapids.

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📚 About Kent District Library

Kent District Library (KDL) is the public library system serving the townships and non-city communities of Kent County, Michigan. Organized as a county library district, KDL operates 20 locations spread across suburban and rural Kent County, from Cascade Township in the east to Gaines Township in the south and Plainfield Township in the north. Its main branch is the Kentwood (Kelloggsville) Branch near the county's geographic center.

Note that the City of Grand Rapids is served by the separate Grand Rapids Public Library, which is not part of KDL. The branches listed here are Kent District Library locations. Together, KDL and GRPL provide countywide coverage for all of Kent County's approximately 660,000 residents.

📱 Free digital access with your card

A free Kent District Library card unlocks ebooks and audiobooks through Libby, unlimited digital titles on hoopla, and films on Kanopy. Michigan cardholders also access MeL (Michigan eLibrary) — the state's free portal to research databases, newspaper archives, academic journals and learning tools, usable from home with any Michigan public library card.

Kent County library branches — 11 verified

Each branch below is verified on its official page with address, hours and services. Browse the full Michigan directory for more.

❓ Frequently asked questions

How many public libraries are in Kent County?

Kent County is served by two separate systems: Kent District Library with 20 locations in the townships and smaller communities, and Grand Rapids Public Library serving the City of Grand Rapids. This page lists the KDL branches we have individually verified.

What is the difference between Kent District Library and Grand Rapids Public Library?

Kent District Library (KDL) serves the unincorporated townships and communities of Kent County, while Grand Rapids Public Library (GRPL) serves the City of Grand Rapids. They are independent systems with separate cards, though Michigan's reciprocal borrowing lets cardholders use either.

Where is the main Kent District Library branch?

KDL does not have a single flagship — it operates a network of equal-service branches across the county. The Kelloggsville Branch and Cascade Township Branch are among the busiest locations in the southeastern part of the county.

Who can get a Kent District Library card?

A KDL card is free to anyone who lives in Kent District Library's service area (most of Kent County outside the City of Grand Rapids). Michigan residents elsewhere may qualify through statewide reciprocal borrowing agreements.

Does Kent District Library have ebooks and digital resources?

Yes. With a free KDL card you can borrow ebooks and audiobooks on Libby, access no-waitlist titles on hoopla, and stream films on Kanopy. Michigan's statewide MeL database portal is also free with any Michigan public library card.

Last verified September 2026 from official library sources. Hours & services can change — confirm on each branch’s page. By Megan Carter, Library Resources Editor · public-libraries.com