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About

The Cedar Springs Public Library has a long and interesting history dating back to 1881 when the Ladies’ Library Association was organized. This group, comprised of ladies living in the then Village of Cedar Springs, set about to establish a library of sixty volumes and to annually add to that number of volumes.

They set up house in the Congregational Church located at the corner of Beech and Second Streets. When that building sold, the library was re-established in the tower of the church and the first librarian was hired.

In 1936 the town began planning for a public library and a Library Association was formed. Membership dues were 25 cents. The library found a new home in the office of The Clipper building whose owners, Grace Hamilton and Nina Babcock, donated the use of the rooms and lighting. A potbelly stove provided heat for the library which housed only a few books. Enterprising community members took advantage of the State Library in Lansing which allowed 200 books to be borrowed every 90 days. Eventually the variety of the books also increased as the County Bookmobile began arriving every week.

Bakes sales, dinners, ice cream socials, box lunch parties and plays were used over the ensuing years to help raise money for books. Finally, in 1941 the town fathers gave permission for the library to be housed at the old jail.

The town fathers approved a tax levy of one-half mill that same year and as the village began to grow so did the coffers of the library.

Today the CS Public Library houses 22,000 items and was visited by approximately 33,000 patrons during the past year. Forty-six percent of the added collection to the library last year was donated – proof that Cedar Springs area residents love their little library.

On May 13, 2017, the Library had their Grand Opening celebrating its current location at the corner of N. Main and W. Maple.  The Library was built from the ground up thanks to generous donors and donated products and services from the community and local businesses.

Service Area:

Legal Area: City of Cedar Springs

Contract Area: Solon Twp. 99.66%

Population Served: 9,467

Type:

City Law: PA 164 of 1877

State Class: III

Lakeland Group: A

Fiscal Year:  07/01 – 06/30

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107 N. Main Street
Cedar Springs, MI 49319

ced@llcoop.org

616-696-1910

Mon-Fri: 10 am-6 pm
Sat: 9 am -12pm

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Jan
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2023
10:00 am Winter Reading BINGO @ Cedar Springs Public Library
Winter Reading BINGO @ Cedar Springs Public Library
Jan 9 @ 10:00 am – Mar 10 @ 6:00 pm
Sign up and grab a BINGO sheet, babies thru adults can participate! Prize incentives along the way.
6:00 pm Biggest Loser @ Cedar Springs Public Library
Biggest Loser @ Cedar Springs Public Library
Jan 9 @ 6:00 pm – Mar 21 @ 6:00 pm
Sign Up Here – http://engagedpatrons.org/Events.cfm?SiteID=4202 $10 to join, Kick off meeting is January 9th from 6-7pm.
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10:00 am MiLibraryQuest for Teens @ Online
MiLibraryQuest for Teens @ Online
Feb 1 @ 10:00 am – Feb 28 @ 6:00 pm
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6:00 pm Cupcake Wars: Ages 6-12
Cupcake Wars: Ages 6-12
Feb 7 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Ages 6-12, sign up here – http://engagedpatrons.org/Events.cfm?SiteID=4202
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2023
10:30 am Senior Fitness Class @ Cedar Springs Public Library
Senior Fitness Class @ Cedar Springs Public Library
Feb 9 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Come join a senior friendly fitness class!  No need to register – just bring comfortable shoes, a water and a friend.
Feb
10
Fri
2023
11:15 am Family Storytime @ Cedar Springs Public Library
Family Storytime @ Cedar Springs Public Library
Feb 10 @ 11:15 am – 12:00 pm
Come join us for Storytime at 11:15am.  All are welcome to sing songs, read a book and do a craft!
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13
Mon
2023
10:30 am Senior Fitness Class @ Cedar Springs Public Library
Senior Fitness Class @ Cedar Springs Public Library
Feb 13 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Come join a senior friendly fitness class!  No need to register – just bring comfortable shoes, a water and a friend.
6:00 pm Writer’s Group @ Cedar Springs Public Library
Writer’s Group @ Cedar Springs Public Library
Feb 13 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Join us in-person or via zoom for Writer’s Group.
Feb
14
Tue
2023
10:30 am Baby Storytime @ Cedar Springs Public Library
Baby Storytime @ Cedar Springs Public Library
Feb 14 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Ages 0-18months!  No sign up required.
11:30 am Music and Movement Storytime @ Cedar Springs Public Library
Music and Movement Storytime @ Cedar Springs Public Library
Feb 14 @ 11:30 am – 12:00 pm
Ages 18 months – 4 years!  No sign up required.
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llc.bibliocommons.com/list/share/1891409529_cedarsprings_admin/2251673309_february_is_black_histo...Use Bibliocommons to browse our collection and/or sign into your account: llc.bibliocommons.com/Below we have listed some books highlighting the triumphs and struggles of African Americans in U.S. history to honor Black History Month. Currently all books on this list are available to checkout inside the library. ... See MoreSee Less

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February is Black History Month by CedarSprings_Admin - a staff-created list : Browse the collection at the Cedar Springs Public Library highlighting the triumphs and struggles of African Americans throughout U.S. history.
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Just a reminder for those signed up that our Cupcake Wars is tomorrow evening starting at 6pm! Registration is full. *Cupcakes are pre-baked, contestants will have the opportunity to fill/decorate their cupcakes using an assortment of flavors/jelly/frosting etc. Be sure to come with your creativity! ... See MoreSee Less
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