Ann Arbor District Library

Mission: To ensure public ownership of print collections, digital resources, and gathering spaces for the citizens of the library district.

The Ann Arbor District Library serves the city of Ann Arbor and parts of seven surrounding townships with five public locations: Downtown, Malletts Creek Branch, Pittsfield Branch, Traverwood Branch, and Westgate Branch. In addition to books, magazines, music, and video, AADL also offers musical instruments, art and science tools, board games, puzzles, art prints, giant games, and much more for checkout. AADL also offers thousands of online audio and video streams for instant access in the aadl.org catalog.

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. Library services are available to all others outside this service area for a fee. Over 8.8 million items have circulated system-wide during recent fiscal years! In addition to these items, thousands of people enter the library and its branches to utilize print and electronic reference resources, access the Internet through the Library’s fiber-optic connection, enjoy state-of-the-art Wi-fi service, participate in computer and Internet training, view a Library exhibit, or attend one of the Library’s many events. Our friendly and professional staff is eager to serve you.