Amy Van Andel Library and Community Center

The idea for the Amy Van Andel Library originated from the township’s “Envision Ada” master plan, created by Progressive Companies in 2018, to fully redevelop the downtown area for this village just outside of Grand Rapids. The plan identified a need for civic space and a central hub for community life, and the new library was designed to fulfill those goals.  

While featuring many components of a traditional library, the Progressive team designed the two-story Amy Van Andel Library to be a “library of the future.” It expands upon common library capabilities and offerings to include a podcast room, tutoring spaces, computers, small study rooms, conference spaces, and a variety of flexible multi-purpose rooms. A central courtyard gives visitors an outdoor venue to sit, relax, read, and meet up with others. The library features collection space for adults, young adults, and children; meeting and gathering space for community events, and administrative branch offices for Kent District Library staff.