The West Side Branch Library and the Grand Rapids Public Library serve over 197,000 City residents in Kent County, Michigan. The library system maintains approximately 757,100 volumes and circulates 1.7 million items per year, including children and adults resources. The branch was established in 1907 and has since expanded its services to meet the growing needs of the neighborhood, currently offering over 80,000 materials, public computers, WiFi, printing services, and family storytime events.