In 1882, the LLC in Grand Rapids became incorporated, with a mission to “promote literary, educational and scientific pursuits and to establish and maintain a library”. Through this mission they hosted hundreds of events, inviting people from the community and for the community, to convey their own artistic message. There were lecturers, dancers, musicians, visual artists, scientists, scholars, teachers, students, stage performers, and presidents, all of whom graced the building and the stage with their contributions to the majestic artistic canvass that is Grand Rapids. It is in this spirit that the women and men of The Penny Loafer seeks to revive the mission of the original Ladies' Literary Club of Greater Grand Rapids. As such, our doors are open to everyone who needs a beautiful space to do their work that reinforces civic duty and contributes to the betterment of our glorious community, by promoting education, literacy, civic duty, philanthropy, and a return to the history that brought us here. 

We are The Lit by The Penny Loafer... Welcome home.