text: Friends of Spring Lake District Library Book Sale Blowout!
  Submitted by Lisa Donner on Thursday, June 2nd, 2:10 pm
  Spring Lake -- Great deals on new-to-you books, audiobooks, DVDs, and VHS tapes can be found at the annual Friends of Spring Lake District Library book sale. The sale will be held on Thursday, June 16 from 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm, Friday, June 17 from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm, and Saturday, July 18 from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm. at the Spring Lake District Library.
  Prices start as low as ten cents. On Friday, June 17 at 1:00 pm, the already bargain priced books will be reduced by half. On Saturday, the final day of the sale, you can purchase a bag of books for just $3.
  The proceeds from the Friends book sale support a variety of library programs and services throughout the year.
  Spring Lake District Library is located at 123 E. Exchange St. in Spring Lake. For more information visit the library's website at http://sllib.org or call 616.846.5770.
  Submitted by Lisa Donner on Wednesday, June 12th, 7:00 am
  Don't miss this opportunity to add titles to your home library for a fraction of what it would cost to purchase new books. Children's books will be available for $0.10 to $0.50 each. Paperback books will be sold for $0.50.
  FAFSA Filing Tips for Students & Parents @ SLDL - Feb 12
  Submitted by Lisa Donner on Thursday, February 7th, 12:00 pm
  Spring Lake, MI--It's that time of year again when FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) forms are due. Students and parents are invited to attend a free presentation about how to successfully complete FAFSA forms on Tuesday, Feb. 12 at 7:00 p.m. at Spring Lake District Library.
  Staff from the Financial Aid Office at Grand Valley State University will share information about which documents are needed to complete FAFSA forms, types of financial aid, and how to determine eligibility for need based aid. Learn the benefits of filing online, how to create a PIN number, and how to avoid scams. Attendees are encouraged to bring their questions.
  Free Tax Preparation Assistance for Seniors
  Submitted by Lisa Donner on Monday, February 4th, 4:00 pm
  Spring Lake, MI--Free tax preparation assistance for seniors will be available at Spring Lake District Library during the months of February and March. Four Pointes Center for Successful Aging (formerly known as North Ottawa County Council on Aging) has partnered with AARP to provide trained volunteers who can assist seniors with preparing their tax forms. They can help with basic state and federal tax forms as well as Homestead Property and Home Heating tax credits.
  Appointments are required. Those wishing to schedule an appointment to meet with a trained volunteer at the library will need to call Four Pointes Center for Successful Aging at (616) 842-9210.
  For more information about this service call the library at (616) 846-5770. The library is located at 123 E. Exchange Street in Spring Lake.