There's more to borrow at AADL than books, music, and movies. Check out these unusual items during your next library visit.

Art Prints

Do you get tired of the same pictures on the wall month after month? Are you a student who doesn't want to spend a lot on decor? Then AADL Art Prints are for you. AADL has hundreds of reproductions and original pieces that can be checked out for eight weeks at a time. Browse the prints in the catalog or by visiting the second and third floors of the Downtown Library.

Bi-Folkal Kits

Older adults carry a rich history with them. Bi-Folkal Kits provide activity ideas and materials that allow older adults to reminisce and create connections with others. These kits, which can be checked out for two weeks at a time, focus on several different themes and can be adapted to inter-generational settings, religious groups, scouts, or schools. Browse the catalog for available kits.

Book Clubs to Go

A successful book club can take a lot of preparation, but AADL's Book Clubs to Go (BCTG) can help. For a variety of popular and lesser-known titles, both fiction and non-fiction, AADL has collected ten copies of the featured book, one copy of a movie DVD (if available), and a resource folder with summaries, reviews, discussion questions, etc. BCTG kits can be checked out for six weeks and browsed in the catalog.

Energy Meters

Concerned about how much energy you are using? Check out one of AADL's energy meters and see just how much energy a given appliance uses. The meters are simple to use; just plug it into both an outlet and the appliance and then read the display. Meters are loaned for four weeks and can be placed on hold in the catalog.

Museum Adventure Pass

The Museum Adventure Pass passes are a perfect opportunity to enjoy more of the Detroit area's cultural attractions while staying on a budget. Through a partnership between Greater Detroit Macy’s, the Library of Michigan Foundation, Detroit metro area libraries and the Cultural Alliance of Southeastern Michigan, AADL is able to provide passes for free admission for two to four individuals depending on the institution. For a full listing of participating institutions and for check-out guidelines, visit www.detroitadventurepass.org.

Stories to Go

Teachers, parents and caregivers will love these Stories to Go kits. Inside each is a collection of picture books, CDs or DVDs, and a resource folder of games and activities for young children all related to a theme. Each kit can be checked out for four weeks. Browse the catalog to place on hold these themed kits.

Zoom Lends

Want a popular book or movie without having to place a hold and wait your turn in the hold queue? See if it's available as a Zoom Lends Book or Zoom Lends DVD. Zoom Lends is a rental collection of our most popular titles. The cost is only $1 per week and copies are available at all library locations on a first come, first served basis.