AADL at-a-Glance
138 Years of History
- 1866: Ladies Library Association is founded
- 1907: First Ann Arbor Public Library opens, built with a Carnegie Foundation Grant
- 1957: New Main Library is constructed
- 1965: Nellie Loving Branch is built
- 1977: West Branch opens
- 1981: Northeast Branch opens
- 1991: Main Library is renovated
- 1995: Library separates from the Public School System and becomes the Ann Arbor District Library with its own governing board
- 1996: Library passes its millage in perpetuity
- 2004: Malletts Creek Branch opens
Proposed Vision Statement
The Ann Arbor District Library provides collections, programs, and leadership to promote the development of literate and informed citizens through open and equal access to cultural, intellectual, recreational, and information resources.
Proposed Mission Statement
The existence of the Ann Arbor District Library assures public ownership of print collections, digital resources, and gathering spaces for the citizens of the library district. We are committed to sustaining the value of public library services for the greater Ann Arbor community through the use of traditional and innovative technologies.
Ann Arbor District Library Values
- Excellence in customer service
- Providing, supporting, and advocating access for all
- Acting with initiative, creativity and flexibility
- Working together, with enthusiasm and optimism, to reach goals
- Responsible stewardship of resources
| Collections: | Books, Periodicals, CDs, DVDs, Audio Books, Art Prints |
| Reference: | In Person, Telephone, aadlAnytime (24/7 Online Service) |
| Internet Access: | 143 computers for the public |
| Outreach: | Elementary, Middle and High Schools, Bookmobile, Retirement Centers |
| Community Partnerships: | Museums, Schools, Universities, Non-profits |
| Youth and Teen Events: | Films, Lectures, Book Discussions, Concerts, Community Reads, Computer and Internet Classes, Current Event Discussions, Exhibits |
| Convenient Services: | Reserves and Renewals by Phone and Online, Interlibrary Loan (MiLE), Advance Overdue Notices by Email, Self-checkout Stations and 24 hour Materials Pick-up at Malletts Creek Branch |
Library Locations
Downtown Library
343 S. Fifth Avenue
Ann Arbor, 48104
Malletts Creek Branch
3090 E. Eisenhower Parkway
Ann Arbor, 48108
Northeast Branch
3713 Plymouth Road
Ann Arbor, 48105
West Branch
2503 Jackson Avenue
Ann Arbor, 48103
