Name: Friends of the Library Book Sale
Start: 2026-10-17
End: 2026-10-18

We are an economic generator through sports tourism for Greater Grand Rapids and Kent County in the West Michigan area.

We own and operate an award winning baseball/softball complex; the Meijer Sports Complex [www.MeijerSportsComplex.com](https://www.MeijerSportsComplex.com) featuring eight fields, including a championship field that seats 1,000.

Our signature event, the Meijer State Games of Michigan (Olympic-style sporting event), draws 10,000 athletes through 60+ sports in its Winter and Summer Games.  We work with many of our local sports clubs and organizations to host various regional and national tournaments.

Why Grand Rapids? We have:
•	12,000 + hotel rooms (2,500 downtown)
•	234,000 square foot downtown convention center (fits 40 volleyball courts)
•	12,000 seat Van Andel Arena
•	5 facilities that feature 4+ courts and multiple grass or turf fields
•	Grant program for new events
•	and more!

West Michigan Sports Commission

Friends of the Library Book Sale  
Saturday, October 17, 2026– Sunday, October 18, 2026  
Main Library – 111 Library St NE  
  
Join us at one of the library’s biggest book sales of the year! During this popular fundraiser, find bargains to help fill your home bookshelf, office, or classroom. Materials are added throughout the day. Cash, Venmo, and credit cards are accepted at this event.   
  
Saturday, October 17, 2026, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm  
All books are 50 cents each.   
  
Sunday, October 18, 2026, 1:00 – 4:00 pm  
Fill a grocery bag for $5.00. Bring your own bag.  
  
This event is presented by the Friends of the Grand Rapids Public Library. All proceeds benefit the Grand Rapids Public Library.

Friends of the Library Book Sale

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