Alto Branch
Hours & Information
Closed until 9:30am today
Monday
9:30AM - 1:30PM
Tuesday
12:00PM - 8:00PM
Wednesday
12:00PM - 8:00PM
Thursday
9:30AM - 5:00PM
Friday
9:30AM - 5:00PM
Saturday
9:30AM - 1:30PM
Sunday
Closed
Main: (616) 784-2007
Regional Manager I - Kurt Lardie: klardie@kdl.org
Regional Manager II - Dave Palma: dpalma@kdl.org
Youth staff email: altoyouthstaff@kdl.org
The Alto Branch in Bowne Township began in 1937 through the efforts of the Bowne Center Parent Teacher Association. The next year the library joined with the Kent County Library System. As the area has grown, so has the library.…

Upcoming Events
Holidays and Closures
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JuneteenthThursday, June 19, 2025Closed All Day
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Independence DayFriday, July 4, 2025Closed All Day
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Labor DayMonday, September 1, 2025Closed All Day
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Staff TrainingThursday, November 6, 2025Closed All Day
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Thanksgiving DayThursday, November 27, 2025Closed All Day
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Christmas EveWednesday, December 24, 2025Closed All Day
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ChristmasThursday, December 25, 2025Closed All Day
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New Year's EveWednesday, December 31, 2025Closes early: 5:00pm
About Alto Branch
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- Active Friends of the Library group
- Branch Facebook Page
- Color copier
- Curbside Pickup
- Floor Plan
- Free Printing
- Public computers with internet, word processing and other software
- Teen space
- Used book sales
- Vending services
- Wireless Internet (inside and outside the branch): Everyday, 7 AM - 11 PM
Map
New at Alto Branch
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