FRIENDS OF THE
EAST GRAND RAPIDS LIBRARY
Think Outside the Books
Serving and supporting the EGR branch of Kent District Library by enriching programs and services, ensuring our library by the lake fosters curiosity, creativity, and community since 1958.
Pop-Up Book Sale!
"Toddlers thru teens"
Board Books, East Readers, Picture Books, Chapter Books, Young Adult, Non-Fiction, Parenting, Books for Teachers!
Thursday, September 24, 2020
2:00 - 5:00 PM
WEGE PLAZA (Behind the Library)
Face Coverings Required + Practice Social Distancing
WEGE PLAZA
Get
Involved
Join The Friends
Become a member and help support exciting projects and community events.
DONATIONS AND SUPPORT
Volunteering, books and more
All proceeds from the sale of donated books support the East Grand Rapids Library.
The Friends of the EGR Library and Library Manager make decisions on how the funds are spent.
​Become an active Friend of the EGR Library by joining us for book sorts, working in the Corner Book Shop, signing up to help set-up or take down our semi-annual sales, work the sales table at the semi-annual sales, contribute to the FOOTNOTES newsletter, join the board!
MEMBERSHIP
Join the Friends
Our Literary Classics include some of the top titles available at Friends of the EGR Library. This collection has something enjoyable for everyone - from seasoned readers to young bookworms. Contact us or stop by for more information.
NEWSLETTERS
Read our bi-annual newsletter: Footnotes
Read out bi-annual newsletter for highlights on our programs, and other literary experiences
PHOTO GALLERY
Through the years
The Friends of the EGR Library established itself in 1958 with the sole intention of bringing a library to East Grand Rapids.
Our first location opened in February 1959 and it has been the heart of our community since then!
Enjoy the tour! Join the Friends!
Contact us if you have photographs to add to our gallery. Thank you!
Book
Sales
Ongoing
online
Semi-Annual Sales
We hold two major book sales per year in May and November. Visit our Corner Book Shop during library hours. Check out our Ebay shop for antiquarian, collectible, coffee table, first editions and a wonderful collection for all ages
LATEST UPDATES: DONATIONS
Thank you for all your recent donations!
Drop-off of donations are on hold as of 8-1-2020
STAY TUNED FOR NEXT DONATION DATES AND TIMES.
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Types of accepted donations:
We currently accept books, audiobooks, CDs, and DVDs.
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Types of donations that are discouraged:
We do not sell damaged items, VHS tapes, cassette tapes, or magazines (except for older, collectible issues).
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Donation procedures:
Simply drive your car to the EGR Library's north driveway - lower level by EGR Parks & Rec door.
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Be sure to ask for a receipt if you’d like one for tax purposes.
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