Current Hours:
M-Th: 9a-8p
Fri & Sat: 9a-5p
Sun: 12p-5p
Closed Sundays Memorial Day to Labor Day
If you have a Spring Lake District Library card, you’re on your way to borrowing books, DVDs, audiobooks, and more or accessing online resources and downloads. If you don’t have a card yet, find out how to get one today.
123 E. Exchange Street
Spring Lake, MI 49456
616-846-5770
ContactUs@sllib.org
Can’t make it into the library? All of our eBook & eAudiobook downloads are available from anywhere with an internet connection.
Exam Proctoring
We are happy to provide exam proctoring services for the public. The library does not require students who need proctoring to be residents or cardholders and there is no fee to have exams proctored. The Library will proctor both written and online exams and staff will enforce any instructions or requirements from the institution.
Please email exam proctoring requests to reference@sllib.org.
Baird Program Room
The Baird Program Room is the largest gathering room at the library. It can fit up to 100 people comfortably or be divided into two separate rooms, each with its own audiovisual system. The room is accessed through the library’s lobby and features a small kitchenette for the preparation of light refreshments. Wired and wireless microphones can be requested when using this room.
Local History Room
The Local History Room seats 8 around a conference table with room for a few extra chairs. The room is near the adult reference and nonfiction sections. A speakerphone for conference calls and a flat screen TV can be made available in this room.
Cedar Room
Formerly known as the Green Room, the Cedar Room can comfortably fit around 10 people. The tables and chairs can be set up to your preference and there is a projector and screen available for use.
Gaming Room
Patrons of any age are allowed to use the library’s gaming space and equipment, as long as the room is available to reserve. All children age 7 and younger must be accompanied and under the direct supervision of a parent or person 12 years of age or older while in the library or during a library program, in accordance with the Children in the Library Policy.
Patrons can provide their own personal games and users can log in to gaming/streaming services. If logging in to a personal account, be sure to log out at the end of use. Memory cards, controllers, or extra accessories not provided by the library, are also allowed. The library is not liable for any damage or loss that may happen to a user’s personal equipment and/or user accounts.
The library is a public space and what you view can impact others walking by or using the same space. Please note that users may be required to end a game if there are patron complaints about the content.
Content Creator Studio
The Content Creator Studio features a mostly sound-restricted room and a complete suite of technology for creating podcasts and videos.
Due to high demand for the studio, please limit reservations to 3 hours per day.
Please note that a second computer equipped with editing software is available for use in the main library.
Library staff are not experts with Podcasting and Podcast equipment. Library staff can orient you to the basics of the equipment, but may not have time to help further. If you need further assistance, you can schedule a Tech Help appointment with a trained staff member.
Makerspace
Come and explore the exciting possibilities at our new Makerspace! Designed to inspire creativity, this space features ample natural light, comfortable work tables, and a convenient sink for easy project clean-up. Whether you’re crafting, creating art, knitting or experimenting with STEAM projects, our Makerspace is the ideal environment to bring your ideas to life.
Reserve the room for your group. Please note that due to library programs for both youth and adults being held in the Makerspace, reservation time slots may be limited.
Study Rooms
We have 4 study rooms available for use.
Drop-in Study Rooms:
Ash Study Room (3 people)
Birch Study Room (4 people)
Reserved Study Rooms:
Maple Study Room (4 people)
Willow Study Room (6 people)
Equipment
The following equipment can be made available for your group’s use in the Program Room, Local History Room, or Green Room:
- DVD player
- VHS player
- Standard overhead projector
- Digital projector
- Wireless internet access
- Dry erase whiteboard