The Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti District libraries are partnering with the Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) to offer free rides.

The event will feature special programming and an artisan market.

Experts from the University of Michigan will discuss the phenomenon of ChatGPT at an event at the Ann Arbor District Library.

Parks, streets and businesses will be filled with live music in Ann Arbor on June 21.

This is the Ann Arbor District Library’s fifteenth year to receive an America Star Libraries rating.

Aidan Sova has become the youngest ever Black person to be elected to public office in the city.

Community members can submit their artwork to be featured on two books to be produced in the public domain in 2023.

Dr. Sherrie Kossoudji aims to foster growth, sustainability and accessibility within the library system while anticipating challenges the AADL may face.

Truman Scholar and Ann Arbor native Catherine Hadley is running for one of the open seats on the Ann Arbor District Library Board of Trustees.

Jim Leija is seeking his third term on the AADL Board of Trustees.

Visitors can now access FamilySearch on AADL’s public computers.

All ages are welcome at the city's Autumn Nature Walk.

Join other nature lovers on a stroll through Buttonbush Nature Area later this month.

The fun begins on June 10.

AADL card holders can ride TheRide buses for free this summer.

Musicians, podcasters and audiophiles around Tree Town can now submit their project ideas to Ann Arbor District Library’s new audio service.

On Tuesday, Eli Neiburger was named as the library system’s new director after it conducted a nationwide search.

Two events are coming to local libraries to celebrate literacy.

Parker will retire on February 28, 2022, nearly 22 years after she started at the library system.

AADL is taking over from Pioneer High with new relief stations for those without power.

Outdoor Storytimes will launch on July 20.

Some books are never returned to the library, but one book in Ann Arbor made its way back after decades.

AADL will reopen all five of its locations on July 12.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – The Ann Arbor District Library has announced the return of its online community game platform, but with a new name and a few twists. Through the Winter Game, players create an account, solve puzzles, collect codes and earn points all from the comfort of home. Points players accrue during the Winter Game will roll over to the AADL’s 2021 Summer Game 2021, the AADL said. New content will be released until March 12 but players can continue playing until the end of the 2021 Summer Game, according to the AADL. Read: Ann Arbor District Library named five star library for 13th consecutive year𝚃𝚑𝚎 𝚆𝚒𝚗𝚝𝚎𝚛 𝙶𝚊𝚖𝚎 𝚒𝚜 𝙲𝚘𝚖𝚒𝚗𝚐!

ANN ARBOR – The Ann Arbor District Library earned five stars in Library Journal’s annual national ratings of public libraries for the 13th year in a row. Library Journal has been releasing its America Star Libraries ratings since 2008. Total scores and star ratings for 2020 were determined based on the following factors:Circulation of physical materialsCirculation of electronic materialsLibrary visitsLibrary program attendancePublic internet usersWiFi sessionsE-retrievals (usage of online content like databases)To develop its ratings, Library Journal sources FY18 data on per capita output measures from the Institute of Museum and Library Services Public Library Survey. Kent District Library joined AADL on this year’s list with a four star rating. See Library Journal’s full list of rankings here.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Already trying to find the perfect present? Ann Arbor District Library can help. Every year the library system holds its annual Tiny Expo in the lobby of its downtown branch. Starting on Monday, the indie handcraft online expo will bring together more than 50 artists who have sold their wares at the expo previously. Check out crafters representing various arts and disciplines including:apparelfiber artshealth and beautyceramicshome goodsjewelrypaper goodssewn goodstoys and kids itemsLearn more about the handicraft expo through the Tiny Expo website or Facebook page.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – The Ann Arbor District Library is expanding its public services during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Although it’s closed to in-person book browsing, the library system has been offering contactless services, digital community events and virtual services over the past months. Bookable Zoom Meeting RoomsNo Zoom account? The AADL is now offering bookable Zoom meeting rooms so meetings don’t have to be cut short. The library system will also resume using the MeLCat service which brings in books from other libraries in Michigan.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. The Ann Arbor District Library announced on Thursday that its downtown Ann Arbor branch would be closed between Friday, July 31, and Aug. 13. The library branch is closing so that staff can quarantine for two weeks after a downtown library staff member tested positive for COVID-19, according to a statement released by AADL Director Josie Parker. Items scheduled for pickup at the branch will be unavailable during the two-week closure. Items cannot be moved to other branches and will become available again once the downtown branch reopens. The four other AADL branches will remain open for contactless pickup for library items.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. Today, the Ann Arbor District Library kicked-off the tenth annual Summer Game, the librarys summer reading challenge and scavenger hunt. Those who complete the 10 anythings challenge receive extra Summer Game points. Players do not need an AADL library card in order to play the Summer Game or to collect prizes. Download the Classic Summer Reading Game card for your 10 anythings or log them through an online account. Players can also receive points for logging daily reading or listening activities on their Summer Game accounts.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. The Ann Arbor District Library has come up with another new way of entertaining its smallest patrons (and their families). Having closed its doors in March for the unknown future, the Ann Arbor District Library turned to YouTube to offer its public programming through a digital platform. AADL.TV has weekly programs for children, teens and adults ranging from storytime to cooking shows and trivia. Like what youre reading? Related: Build, explore Ann Arbor on Minecraft with Ann Arbor District Library