Ann Arbor District Library, Ann Arbor

Name: Ann Arbor District Library
Address: 343 S 5th Ave, Ann Arbor, 48104, United States
Telephone: (734) 327-4200

#42 among attractions in Ann Arbor

Library, Bookshop

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Facts and practical information

The Ann Arbor District Library is a public library system that serves the residents of Ann Arbor, Michigan. The Downtown Library, located at 343 South Fifth Avenue, was dedicated in 1957 and had building additions in 1974 and 1991. AADL also includes four branch libraries: Malletts Creek, Traverwood, Pittsfield and Westgate. The library system holds over 490,000 materials – books, DVDs, compact discs, magazines, audio books and other formats. More than 1.5 million people came through the doors of the AADL system in 2011–12, and circulation of library materials topped 8.5 million. In 1997, the Library was named “National Library of the Year” by Library Journal, the first library in Michigan to receive the honor. ()

Coordinates: 42°16'42"N, 83°44'45"W

Address

343 S 5th AveCentral Ann Arbor (Old Fourth Ward)Ann Arbor 48104 United States

Contact

(734) 327-4200

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Day trips

Ann Arbor District Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: University of Michigan Museum of Art, Nickels Arcade, Kempf House, Michigan Theater.

~1850 ftSE
Museum, Art museum, Universities and schools
University of Michigan Museum of Art, Ann Arbor
9 min walk • The University of Michigan Museum of Art in Ann Arbor, Michigan with 94,000 sq ft is one of the largest university art museums in the United States.
~1110 ftE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Historic walking areas
Nickels Arcade, Ann Arbor
6 min walk • Nickels Arcade is a commercial building located at 326-330 South State Street in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.
~460 ftNE
Museum, Historical place, History museum
Kempf House, Ann Arbor
3 min walk • The Kempf House Museum, also known as the Henry Bennett House or the Reuben Kempf House, is a museum located at 312 South Division Street in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It was originally built as a single-family home in 1853. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.
~1150 ftNE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Cinema
Michigan Theater, Ann Arbor
6 min walk • The Michigan Theater is a movie palace in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States. It shows independent films and stage productions, and hosts musical concerts.
~1810 ftE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Albert Kahn
Hill Auditorium, Ann Arbor
9 min walk • Hill Auditorium is the largest performance venue on the University of Michigan campus, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The auditorium was named in honor of Arthur Hill, who served as a regent of the university from 1901 to 1909.
0.4 miE
Park
The Diag, Ann Arbor
11 min walk • The Diag is a large open space in the middle of the University of Michigan's Central Campus. Originally known as the Diagonal Green, the Diag derives its name from the many sidewalks running near or through it in diagonal directions.
~1290 ftSE
Museum, History museum, Romanesque revival architecture
Kelsey Museum of Archaeology, Ann Arbor
7 min walk • The Kelsey Museum of Archaeology is a museum of archaeology located on the University of Michigan central campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan, in the United States.
~1300 ftN
Museum, Children's museum, Neo-renaissance architecture
Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, Ann Arbor
7 min walk • The Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States, specializes in interactive exhibits with the goal of helping both children and adults discover the scientist within them by promoting science literacy through experimentation, exploration, and education.
0.4 miE
Victorian architecture
University of Michigan Central Campus Historic District, Ann Arbor
11 min walk • The University of Michigan Central Campus Historic District is a historic district consisting of a group of major buildings on the campus of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
~900 ftW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
The Ark, Ann Arbor
5 min walk • The Ark, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, is a nationally known acoustic and folk music venue. It has been in existence in various locations since 1965. It currently seats about 400 and features more than 300 live performances each year.
~1680 ftNW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Blind Pig, Ann Arbor
9 min walk • The Blind Pig is a music venue in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The club was established as a home for blues musicians, although today it books predominantly indie rock acts and local groups.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Ann Arbor District Library open?

Ann Arbor District Library is open:

Monday 10 am - 9 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 9 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 9 pm
Thursday 9 am - 9 pm
Friday 9 am - 9 pm
Saturday 9 am - 6 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Ann Arbor District Library?

Nearby attractions include Kempf House, Ann Arbor (3 min walk), Jacob Hoffstetter House, Ann Arbor (4 min walk), Methodist Episcopal Church Parsonage, Ann Arbor (4 min walk), Weinmann Block, Ann Arbor (5 min walk).

How to get to Ann Arbor District Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ann Arbor District Library:

Bus

Blake Transit Center • Lines: 21, 22, 23A, 23B, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 5, 6, 98 (2 min walk)
William + Thompson • Lines: 5, 6 (4 min walk)

Train

Ann Arbor (18 min walk)