Request for Proposals: Janitorial Services
by eli
Ann Arbor District Library
Request for Proposals
Janitorial Services
The Ann Arbor District Library is accepting sealed bid proposals from qualified professional firms to furnish labor, materials and all equipment required to perform work specified all the Library’s six locations. This work must be performed as specified and in accordance with the specifications in this Request for Proposals (RFP).
The acceptance of any proposal made pursuant to this invitation shall not be binding upon the Library until an agreement has been executed.
Deadline of Submissions: May 12, 2025 at 5:00pm
Sealed bids may be hand delivered to the Downtown Library located at 343 S. 5th Ave Ann Arbor, MI 48104 or emailed to lemoriel@aadl.org. Sealed bids should be clearly marked, “Ann Arbor District Library Janitorial Services”.
Any questions or requests for clarification to this RFP can be emailed to:
Contacts:
Len Lemorie
lemoriel@aadl.org
734-327-4281
Andra Williams
williamsa@aadl.org
734-327-4288
Locations:
- Downtown, 343 S. 5th Ave, Ann Arbor, Mi 48104
- Malletts Creek, 3090 E. Eisenhower Pkwy, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
- Pittsfield, 2359 Oak Valley Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
- Traverwood, 3333 Traverwood Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
- Westgate, 2503 Jackson Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
- Archives, Acquisitions and Logistics Facility, 265 Parkland Plaza, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Daily Scope Of Work
- Vacuum all carpeting.
- Damp mop all hard surface floors using products approved by the Library Maintenance Supervisor.
- Clean and wipe down all drinking fountains.
- Clean and disinfect all tables and countertops.
- Spot clean all entrances and study room partition glass.
- Wipe down all handrails.
- Vacuum and wipe down elevator cabs (Downtown and Traverwood).
- Clean and disinfect all restroom toilets, urinals, sinks and mirrors.
- Restock hand towels and soap dispensers using products approved by the Library Maintenance Supervisor.
- Empty sanitary napkin receptacles.
- Trash and recycling receptacles in vending areas shall be emptied, and two bags shall be replaced to ensure waste and recycling aren’t mixed.
- All trash and recycling shall be removed from buildings and placed in dedicated dumpsters.
Day Porter Services
- Contractor will schedule one day porter to the Westgate Branch Sunday- Saturday 12:00pm-5:00pm. Duties will include cleaning and restocking restrooms every hour, wiping down cafe and study room tables between use, clean spills and assist in program set ups as needed.
- Contractor will schedule one day porter to the Downtown location for specific Library events. Shifts will not exceed 6 hours. Library Management will provide dates this service will be necessary in advance.
Terms and Conditions
- The Library reserves the right to reject any or all proposals received, waive formalities, or accept any proposal it deems best.
- The Library reserves the right to request clarification of information submitted and to request additional information.
- The Library reserves the right to terminate the contract at its discretion should it be determined that the services being provided do not meet the Library’s expectations.
- Payment for services will be made within thirty (30) days after receiving an invoice.
- The Contractor will not exceed any timelines established for the completion of work at any location.
- The Contractor will be responsible for any fees for alarm call responses outside of established building access times.
Contractor’s Responsibilities
- Provide a description of similar contracts that demonstrate the Contractors ability to service clients of this size and scope.
- Provide a written plan detailing the anticipated timeline for completion of tasks set forth in the Scope of Work.
- Provide three client references from past or current projects similar in scope.
- The Contractor shall provide sufficient personnel to complete the required Scope of Work in the allotted time.
- The Contractor will provide a list of specialty equipment such as truck mounted carpet cleaning equipment, deep cleaning or extraction equipment.
- The Contractor shall provide their staff with vehicles and equipment to perform services set forth.
- The Contractor will be responsible for ensuring that janitorial personnel are familiar with the work to be performed, and that required service levels are being maintained.
- The Contractor will provide any Union affiliations.
- The Contractor shall not perform services in public areas while the Library is open unless work has been requested or approved by a Library representative with the exception of Day Porter services.
Library’s Responsibilities
- The Library will provide a designated representative to work with the Contractor to coordinate both the Library’s and Contractor’s efforts and to inspect and verify work being performed by the Contractor.
- The Library will provide access during regular business hours or during nights and weekends as approved by the Library’s designated representative.
- The Library will provide access to all areas necessary for the completion of this project, and space for storage of janitorial supplies and equipment to be used in the building. These areas are to be maintained in an orderly manner by the Contractor.
- The Contractor will maintain any and all required Safety Data Sheets (SDS) on all products used on the premises by the Contractor and must be made available to the Library’s representative.
Insurance
The successful bidder is required to procure, maintain and provide documentation for all necessary insurance.
Execution of Contract
The bidders whose proposal is accepted shall be required to execute the contract start date of June 30, 2025.
Term
The terms of services with the Library will be a three (3) year contract, with two (2) optional one year extensions.
Performance Monitoring
Throughout the term of this agreement the Library’s representative will provide monthly feedback and schedule walk throughs with the Contractor as needed.
Cancellation
Should the Library become dissatisfied with the quality of the performance, the Library will notify the Contractor and provide 30 days to improve performance and/or compliance issues. Repeated failure to perform or failure of the Contractor to remedy poor performance shall be grounds for contract termination.
Request for Proposals - HVAC & Mechanical Maintenance
by eli
Ann Arbor District Library
Request for Proposal
Full-Service Maintenance Agreement for
HVAC, Related Equipment and Other Equipment
This RFP closed on April 4th, 2025
The Ann Arbor District Library is soliciting bids to provide preventative maintenance and repairs for the Library’s heating, cooling, ventilation and related equipment. The Library’s facilities are located at:
- Downtown Branch, 343 S. 5th Ave. Ann Arbor, 48104
- Malletts Creek Branch, 3090 E. Eisenhower Pkwy, Ann Arbor, 48108
- Traverwood Branch, 3333 Traverwood Drive, Ann Arbor, 48105
- Westgate Branch, 2503 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor, 48103
- Archives, Acquisitions and Logistics Facility, Ann Arbor, 48103
- Pittsfield Branch, 2359 Oak Valley Drive, Ann Arbor, 48103
Scope of Service: The vendor must provide everything that is needed in order to maintain equipment in running condition so that it is operational and performs within manufacturer’s specifications at all times, including but not limited to the following:
- The cost of all labor, including overtime pay.
- Travel and vehicle expense.
- All parts, supplies, materials and equipment.
- State of Michigan mandated inspections and disassembly for governmental agencies.
- Diagnosing and testing.
- Specialized equipment or personnel. All startup costs.
Service:
- Overtime and/or premium wages will not be paid by the Library for service calls.
- The contractor shall notify the Maintenance Supervisor or Facilities Manager before performing preventative maintenance or repairs to any equipment.
- Equipment should be operational and ready at all times unless it is out of service because of preventative maintenance or repairs.
- The contractor will furnish a detailed written report to the Facilities Director at the completion of each job outlining the service or work.
- The contractor shall respond to service calls of a non-emergency nature in a timely manner.
Emergency Service:
The contractor shall respond immediately to service calls of an emergency nature.
- An emergency is defined as a call for service when delaying action would cause further damage to equipment, closing of any Library building(s), injury
to staff or patrons, or place staff or patrons of the Library in a hazardous situation.
Bidding Process:
- Contractors wishing to bid MUST schedule a site visits. Please arrange with Andra Williams (734)327-4288, williamsa@aadl.org or Len Lemorie (734)327-4281. lemoriel@aadl.org
- Questions can be emailed to lemoriel@aadl.org
- Late bids will NOT be accepted.
- All bidders must include the following information along with the sealed bid:
- The returned bid must contain at least (3) references where like services have been performed within the preceding (12) months.
- Include the names of the business or government entity, the address, the name of the contact person, and the contact person’s telephone number.
- Indicate when you last performed service at that location.
- Bids submitted without references will be rejected.
- Bids must provide Labor/Union affiliations if applicable.
- Contractors are bidding on a three-year contract beginning July 1, 2025 with an option for years four and five.
- Contractors shall submit a bid covering all locations.
- NOTE: The Ann Arbor District Library reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
Proposals MUST be received no later than April 4, 2025 at 5:00PM.
Proposals can be emailed to lemoriel@aadl.org , mailed to, or hand-deliver to the Downtown Branch, 4th Floor Administration Offices 343 S. 5th Ave Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Terms and Conditions
Rights of Library:
The Ann Arbor District Library retains the right to call another vendor to perform maintenance or to diagnose and make necessary repairs if the contractor fails to carry out maintenance as specified by the manufacturer, conduct repairs, or respond to any service call to the satisfaction of the Library. The expense of such maintenance, diagnosis, and repairs will be deducted from the total amount of this agreement and the monthly payment to the contractor will be adjusted accordingly to equal the new balance. If at the time of service or repair, the contractor agrees to reimburse the Library for any additional cost over and above that amount.
Equipment and Supplies: The contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and other items necessary to perform the herein specified work.
Contract Price: Rates include all costs of labor, materials, equipment, overtime pay, supervision, travel, vehicle expense, taxes and insurance required to fulfill the specifications as outlined in this proposal.
Compensation: Payment shall be due on the last day of each month in which servicers are performed.
Change in Work Performed: The above price is based upon the specifications as outlined in this request for bid. If there are changes in services, the Owner agrees to negotiate a reasonable price adjustment with the contractor.
Modification: The parties may from time-to-time request changes in this agreement. Such changes, including any increase or decrease in compensation, shall be effective when incorporated in written amendments to this agreement.
Insurance: The contractor shall maintain insurance coverage in the forms and at least the amounts specified below during the terms of this agreement and until (2) years after the completion of the services as outlined under this agreement and the policies shall name the Ann Arbor District Library as an additional insured.
General Liability:
General Aggregate_______________________________________$2,000,000
Products/Completed:
Operations Aggregate___________________________________$2,000,000
Bodily Injury/Property:
Damage Liability_________________________________________$1,000,000
Fire Damage______________________________________________________$50,000 any one fire
Medical Expense_________________________________________________$10,000 each occurrence
Workers Compensation and Employer’s Liability:
Bodily injury each accident____________________________$100,000
Bodily injury by disease________________________________$500,000
Bond: $25,000
The contractor shall furnish to the Library certificates of liability and worker’s compensation insurance. Policies must show the coverage and limits of liability and that the Library is named as an additional insured party, where needed. The contractor’s insurance shall be primary and not entitled to contributions from any insurance maintained by the Library.
Companies shall write all insurance with an AM Best rating of “A” or higher. Such certificates shall require that policies shall not be cancelled or reduced in coverage until the contractor and the Library have received 30-days written notice of such cancellation or reduction.
If the contractor neglects or refuses to provide any insurance required in the agreement, or if any insurance is cancelled, the Library may, at its option, procure such insurance and adjust the contract downward by the reasonable amount of the premiums paid or to be paid.
Indemnification: The contractor shall indemnify, hold harmless and, at the Library’s option, defend the Library, its present and future employees, representatives and agents from and against any and all claims, losses, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including costs of defense, arbitration, settlement, and reasonable attorney’s fees) for death or bodily injury to any person, destruction of or damage to any property, loss of any property rights or entitlements, contamination of or adverse effects on the environment, or violation of Government laws, regulations, or orders, if and to the extent they result from, arise out of or are in connection with the contractor’s performance of these services described in this agreement. In addition, the contractor promises to comply with all applicable laws regulating employment, conditions of employment, equal protection and unemployment and worker’s compensation.
Handling and Disposal of Generated Waste: The contractor shall store, transport, manage, or dispose of waste materials generated in the course of performance of the services in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including obtaining all necessary permits, if any. All use and disposal of chemicals or other agents must conform to current OSHA health and safety standards. An OSHA, Hazard Communication form must be provided to the Facilities Manager at the inception of this contract- per CFR.1910.1200.
Right to Terminate: This agreement shall be for a period of 3-years from the effective date with an option for years four and five. Not withstanding any other section or provision of this agreement, either party may terminate this agreement upon 30-days written notice sent to the other party’s address of record.
Independent Contractor: The parties intend that the contractor in performing services herein specified shall act as an independent contractor and shall have control of the work and manner in which it is performed. The contractor shall select its own employees or agents and such employees or agents shall be responsible to the contractor. The contractor may perform the services by any reasonable means and shall not be responsible for delays in performance caused by strike, lockout, act of God, accident, or any other circumstance out of the contractor’s control.
Contractor’s Employees: The contractor agrees that it will not permit its employees to violate any of the use rules of the Library, nor disturb the privacy of any of the Library employees or patrons; nor disclose the contents of any document, correspondence, communication, report, or record to anyone; nor permit smoking inside or outside of any Library building.
Applicable Law: The laws of the state in which the services are performed shall govern this agreement. If any provision in this agreement is held by any court to be invalid, void, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall nevertheless continue in full force.
Entire Agreement: The agreement contains the entire legal agreement between the parties and takes precedence over any other written agreement signed or unsigned. All prior negotiations between the parties are merged in the agreement, and there are no understandings or agreements other than those incorporated herein. This agreement may not be modified except by written instrument signed by both parties. The terms and conditions outlined in this agreement shall be included as part of any other agreement between the two parties and shall be considered primary.
Request for Proposals for Audit Services - CLOSED
by eli
This RFP closed at 5 PM on 1/31/2025.
The Board of Trustees of Ann Arbor District Library, hereinafter called “AADL,” invites qualified independent Auditors, hereinafter called “Auditor,” having sufficient government and auditing experience in performing an audit in accordance with the specifications outlined in this Request for Proposal (RFP) to submit a proposal.
There is no expressed or implied obligation for AADL to reimburse firms for any expenses incurred in preparing proposals in response to this request.
The specific details shown herein shall be considered minimum unless otherwise shown. The specifications, terms, and conditions included with this RFP shall govern in any resulting contract(s) unless approved otherwise in writing by AADL.
Description of Ann Arbor District Library
AADL is a governmental nonprofit organization with 501(c) 3 tax status serving most of the Ann Arbor Public Schools district. AADL was established by agreement between the Ann Arbor Public Schools and the City of Ann Arbor in 1995. AADL is governed by a seven-member Board of Trustees elected at large.
For more information and a description of our major programs and services, visit our web site at aadl.org.
The administrative office of AADL is located at 343 S. Fifth Ave. in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Services to be performed
Your proposal is expected to cover the following services:
- Annual financial and internal control audit
- Completion and filing of the agency 990 tax return
- File or assist in filing extensions associated with the 990 tax return and/or 5500 filing, if needed
Type of Audits
Annual Financial and Compliance
The audit will encompass a financial and compliance examination of AADL’s basic financial statements, supplementary information, and internal controls in accordance with the laws and/or regulations of the State of Michigan and the requirements of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board. The financial audit will cover state and local funding sources in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards.
Period
AADL intends to continue the relationship with the Auditor for no less than three years based on performance. AADL reserves the right to request proposals at any time following the first year of this contract, should the Auditor not meet the terms of the contract.
July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025
July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026
July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027
Requirements
The Auditor will be responsible for the preparation, proofing, printing, and copying of the Financial Statements and supplementary information. The Auditor will submit a draft of the Financial Statements to be reviewed in detail to AADL. This draft should be submitted in time to allow ample review and corrections.
AADL will expect a listing of requested information needed for the audit from the selected firm during prior to the audit providing finance staff with ample time to accommodate those requests. Updates to that list may be made periodically while the audit is being conducted.
The working papers prepared and/or used by the Auditor shall be retained and made available upon request for no less than three years from the date of the audit report.
In the event that circumstances arise during the audit that requires work to be performed in excess of the original estimates, any additional costs will be negotiated prior to commencement of the work and an amended contract will be provided to AADL.
Annual Financial and Compliance Audit Specific Requirements
A preliminary draft of the audit must be submitted to AADL with ample time for review prior to the September Board meeting traditionally held on the fourth Monday of the month.
The final audit report is due to AADL no later than the third Monday of the month of September.
An electronic version and ten hard copies of the audit report and management letter must be supplied to the Library Director within the period cited above.
Other Services
A presentation to the AADL Board of Trustees and Finance Committee is required and will be scheduled.
Description of Selection Process
The firm best meeting AADL’s expectations for experience, audit approach, and cost requirements will be selected.
AADL requests that no member of the governing board be contacted during this process. The Library Director or Finance Manager may be contacted via email at neiburgere@aadl.org or richmondc@aadl.org, respectively, to clarify questions concerning the RFP.
AADL reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive technicalities, and to be the sole judge of suitability of the services for its intended use and further specifically reserve the right to make the award in the best interest of AADL.
Failure to respond to any requirements outlined in the RFP, or failure to enclose copies of the required documents, may disqualify the bid.
Proposal Requirements
- Provide a list of the firm’s current and prior government and/or library audit clients, indicating the type(s) of services performed and the number of years served for each.
- Provide a copy of the firm’s current peer review.
- Describe the relevant educational background of each person assigned to the audit. This should include seminars and courses attended within the past three years, especially those courses in governmental accounting and auditing.
- Describe the professional experience of assigned individuals in auditing relevant government organizations, programs, activities, or functions.
- Provide company name, address, a contact person, and telephone number of at least three, current or prior, nonprofit audit clients who may be contacted for a reference.
- Describe any regulatory action taken by any oversight body against the proposing audit organization.
- Proposals should include completed cost estimate sheets and any other necessary cost information.
- Organization of the audit team and the approximate percentage of time spent on the audit by each member.
- Assistance expected from AADL’s staff, if other than outlined in the RFP.
- Tentative schedule for completing the audit within the specified deadlines of the RFP.
- Specify cost for each audit year beginning with the audit year ending June 30, 2025. The costs provided will be binding,
- Please make AADL aware of any of the following ownership status of the firm.
- Minority-owned
- Women-owned
- Locally-owned
Please list any other information the firm may wish to provide.
Time Schedule for Awarding the Contract
Proposals signed by authorized officials will be accepted via email at richmondc@aadl.org until January 31, 2025 at 5:00pm. Subject line should read “Response to RFP – Auditing Services”.
AADL’s Finance Committee will review the proposals and make a recommendation to AADL’s Board of Trustees on or before February 28, 2025 at which time the contract will be awarded. Notification of the award will be emailed within five business days.
Thank you,
Eli Neiburger
Director
Ann Arbor District Library
AADL's Most Requested Items of 2024
by richretyi
What were the most requested items in the AADL collection in 2024? We've got the full list. From the most requested fiction and non-fiction titles to portable CD players, The Starry Night, and our 500-piece Lake Michigan vintage poster puzzle—AADL presents our top-20 most requested everything of 2024!
Fiction
1. The Women by Kristin Hannah
2. James by Percival Everett
3. The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride
4. Funny Story by Emily Henry
5. Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
6. The God of the Woods by Liz Moore
7. Tom Lake by Ann Patchett
8. All Fours by Miranda July
9. Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
10. Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver
11. The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon
12. Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
13. Intermezzo by Sally Rooney
14. Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
15. North Woods by Daniel Mason
16. First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston
17. Tell Me Everything by Elizabeth Strout
18. Good Material by Dolly Alderton
19. The Hunter by Tana French
20. A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
Non-Fiction
1. The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jonathan Haidt
2. The Demon of Unrest: A Saga of Hubris, Heartbreak, and Heroism at the Dawn of the Civil War by Erik Larson
3. True Gretch: What I've Learned About Life, Leadership, and Everything in Between by Gretchen Whitmer
4. Attack From Within: How Disinformation is Sabotaging America by Barbara McQuade
5. Atomic Habits: Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results: an Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break bad Ones by James Clear
6. Outlive: The Science & Art of Longevity by Peter Attia
7. An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960s by Doris Kearns Goodwin
8. The Message by Ta-Nehisi Coates
9. The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel A. Van der Kolk
10. How the Word is Passed: A Reckoning With the History of Slavery Across America by Clint Smith
11. The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny, and Murder by David Grann
12. Be Ready When the Luck Happens: A Memoir by Ina Garten
13. Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer
14. Says Who?: A Kinder, Funner Usage Guide for Everyone Who Cares About Words by Anne Curzan
15. Crying in H Mart: A Memoir by Michelle Zauner
16. Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI
17. The Backyard Bird Chronicles by Amy Tan
18. Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals
19. How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen
20. Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout
Cookbooks
1. Easy Weeknight Dinners: 100 Fast, Flavor-Packed Meals for Busy People who Still Want Something Good to Eat by Emily Weinstein
2. Smitten Kitchen Keepers: New Classics for Your Forever Files by Deb Perelman
3. The Weekday Vegetarians by Jenny Rosenstrach
4. Zingerman's Bakehouse Celebrate Every Day: A Year's Worth of Favorite Recipes for Festive Occasions, Big & Small by Amy Emberling
5. The Glucose Goddess Method: The 4-Week Guide to Cutting Cravings, Getting Your Energy Back, and Feeling Amazing by Jessie Inchauspé
6. The "I Don't Want to Cook" Book: Dinners Done in One Pot : 100 Low-Prep, No-Mess Recipes for Your Skillet, Sheet Pan, Pressure Cooker, and More! by Alyssa Brantley
7. The How Not to Die Cookbook: 100+ Recipes to Help Prevent and Reverse Disease by Michael Greger
8. Ottolenghi Comfort by Yotam Ottolenghi
9. The Anti Inflammatory Diet Cookbook: No Hassle 30-Minute Meals to Reduce Inflammation by Madeline Given
10. Snacking Bakes: Simple Recipes for Cookies, Bars, Brownies, Cakes & More by Yossy Arefi
11. Smitten Kitchen Every Day: Triumphant and Unfussy New Favorites by Deb Perelman
12. The Soup Club Cookbook: Feed Your Friends, Feed Your Family, Feed Yourself by Courtney Allison
13. Taste: My Life Through Food by Stanley Tucci
14. Cool Beans: The Ultimate Guide to Cooking With the World's Most Versatile Plant-Based Protein, With 125 Recipes by Joe Yonan
15. The King Arthur Baking Company big Book of Bread: 125+ Recipes for Every Baker by King Arthur Baking Company
16. Love & Lemons: Simple Feel-Good Food: 125 Plant-Focused Meals to Enjoy Now or Make Ahead by Jeanine Donofrio
17. Zingerman's Bakehouse by Amy Emberling
18. Life's too Short to Stuff a Mushroom: Really Good Food Without the Fuss by Prue Leith
19. Snacking Cakes: Simple Treats for Anytime Cravings by Yossy Arefi
20. More is More: Get Loose in the Kitchen by Molly Baz
Movies
1. The Holdovers
2. Oppenheimer
3. Poor Things
4. Wonka
5. Dune, Part Two
6. The Fall Guy
7. Barbie
8. The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
9. Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
10. Ferrari
11. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
12. The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare
13. The Beekeeper
14. American Fiction
15. Civil War
16. Inside Out 2
17. The Wild Robot
18. Anyone But You
19. The Taste of Things
20. The Marvels
TV and Miniseries
1. Ted Lasso: The Richmond Way, Seasons 1-3
2. The Mandalorian: The Complete First Season
3. The Mandalorian: The Complete Second Season
4. Dalgliesh: Series 1
5. The Madame Blanc Mysteries. Series 1
6. Andor: The Complete First Season
7. Wednesday: Season 1
8. The White Lotus – The Complete Second Season
9. Mrs Sidhu Investigates: Series 1
10. Obi-Wan Kenobi: The Complete Series
11. Around the World in 80 Days
12. Funny Woman
13. Devil's Peak
14. Reacher: Season 2
15. Succession: The Fourth and Final Season
16. True Detective: Night Country: Season 4
17. Elsbeth: Season 1
18. Brooklyn Nine-Nine: Season 5
19. Star Trek Discovery: The Final Season
20. The Brokenwood Mysteries: Series 10
Music
1. The Tortured Poets Department by Taylor Swift
2. Hit Me Hard and Soft by Billie Eilish
3. Midnights by Taylor Swift
4. Cowboy Carter Act II by Beyoncé
5. Red (Taylor's Version) by Taylor Swift
6. Reputation by Taylor Swift
6. Lover by Taylor Swift
7. Rockstar by Dolly Parton
8. Speak Now (Taylor's Version) by Taylor Swift
9. Folklore by Taylor Swift
10. Short N' Sweet by Sabrina Carpenter
11. Evermore by Taylor Swift
12. i/o Bright-Side Dark-Side Mixes by Peter Gabriel
13. Fearless (Taylor's Version) by Taylor Swift
14. The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess by Chappell Roan
15. Pushin' Too Hard: American Garage Punk 1964-1967
16. 1989 by Taylor Swift
17. Dark Matter by Pearl Jam
18. Saviors by Green Day
19. 1989 (Taylor's Version) by Taylor Swift
20. Now That's What I Call Music by CD Pop Now 90
LPs
1. The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess by Chappell Roan
2. Midnights by Taylor Swift
3. Spice by The Spice Girls
4. I Put A Spell On You by Nina Simone
5. Speak Now (Taylor's Version) by Taylor Swift
6. The Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd
7. Let It Be by The Beatles
8. Cowboy Carter Act II by Beyoncé
9. New Blue Sun by Andre 3000
10. Reputation by Taylor Swift
11. Kind of Blue by Miles Davis
12. Sunday at the Village Vanguard by Bill Evans
13. Queen: Greatest Hits
14. Boygenius by Boygenius
15. The Beatles: The White Album
16. Legend: The Best of Bob Marley and the Wailers by Bob Marley
17. The Runaways by The Runaways
18. Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd
19. Is This It? by The Strokes
20. Led Zeppelin by Led Zeppelin
Art Prints
1. The Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh
2. The Yanagawa (Koshu Yanagawa), 1921 by Hasui Kawase
3. Blumengarten by Gustav Klimt
4. Water Lilies, 1916-1919 by Claude Monet
5. Bank of the Oise at Auvers, 1890 by Vincent Van Gogh
6. Up in the Woods by Carrie Hensel
7. Autumn at Oirase (Oirase no Aki), 1933 by Hasui Kawase
8. Ocean Waves by Hokusai Katsushika
9. Good Harbor by Carrie Hensel
10. Starry Night Over the Rhone, 1888 by Vincent van Gogh
11. Mid Michigan by Karin Wagner Coron
12. The Studio, 1955 by Pablo Picasso
13. The Mulberry Tree, 1889 by Vincent van Gogh
14. Birch Line by Betsy O'Neill
15. Meet Me In My Garden Dreams pt. 1 by Jennifer Lommers
16. The Window by Henri Matisse
17. The Great Wave off Kanagawa, 1830-1832 by Hokusai Katsushika
18. Mont Sainte-Victoire by Paul Cézanne
19. Grove of Trees by Libby Smart
20. Basket of Oranges by Henri Matisse
Tools
1. Radon Detector
2. Thermal Camera
3. Emerald 118 Sewing Machine
4. Projector
5. Portable Disc Player
6. Telescope
7. Rotosphere Q3: Disco Style Effect Light for Event Lighting
8. PA System with Battery, Bluetooth & Two 20' Sm58 Wired Microphones
9. Colorband Pix: RGB 40" LED Bar Wash Light for Event Lighting
10. Opal 650 Sewing Machine
11. Slimpack Q12: Rgba LED Par Wash Light 4-Pack for Event Lighting
12. A2Zero Kit: for Measuring Energy Use, Indoopr Carbon Dioxide Co2, Humidity, Temperature, Ventilation, and Thermal Heat Loss
13. Theremini
14. Indoor Air Quality Meter
15. Thermal Leak Detector
16. Abyss: Underwater Effect Light for Event Lighting
17. Sm58 Microphone
18. Mobile Cube - Stereo Vocal / Synthesizer / Guitar Amplifier
19. 10' 1/4" TS M to 1/4" TS M Audio Cable
20. AKG Lyra USB Microphone
Games
1. Mega Tumble Tower
2. Giant Tumble Tower
3. Midzise Ping Pong Table
4. Mini Badminton
5. Giant Checkers
6. Cuboro
7. Wingspan
8. Ticket To Ride
9. Giant Chess
10. Air Scoop Ball
11. Magformers
12. Pickleball
13. Skittles
14. Jumbo Bricks
15. Azul
16. Catan
17. Keva Planks
18. Root
19. Sushi Go!
20. Animal Upon Animal
Puzzles
1. Explore Our National Parks - 1000 Pieces
2. What's Inside a Flower? - 500 Pieces
3. The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth Puzzle - 500 Pieces
4. Solar System Jumbo Puzzle - 25 Pieces
5. Otters At Play - 64 Pieces
6. Cats & Dogs Double-Sided Puzzle - 100 Pieces
7. National Parks - 1000 Pieces
8. Songbirds - 500 Pieces
9. Great Lakes: Lake Michigan, Vintage Poster - 500 Pieces
10. Map of the World Geography Puzzle - 78 Pieces
11. Moonlight Moment - 1000 Pieces
12. Piece It Together Family Puzzle: Owl Aboard! - 60 Pieces
13. Sibley Backyard Birding Puzzle - 1000 Pieces
14. Construction Jumbo Puzzle - 25 Pieces
15. Lake Life - 1000 Pieces
16. LEGO Minifigure - 1000 Pieces
17. Whimsical Village - 1000 Pieces
18. Birds & Bugs Double Sided Puzzle - 100 Pieces
19. Great Lakes, Michigan, Moose Swimming at Sunset - 1000 Pieces
20. Magic of Stories - 500 Pieces
AADL Weather Hours Update: January 12-13, 2024
by richretyi
Due to the impending snowstorm, all AADL locations will close at 3 pm Friday (Jan. 12) and reopen at noon on Saturday (Jan. 13). Items on the hold shelf will be held through Tuesday (Jan. 16).
If you have questions, please text or call 734-327-4200 or email ask@aadl.org.
Thank you for your understanding!
AADL's Most Requested Items of 2023
by richretyi
What were the most requested items in the AADL collection in 2023? We've got the full list. From the most requested fiction and non-fiction titles to portable CD players, The Starry Night, and our 500-piece Lake Michigan vintage poster puzzle—AADL presents our top-20 most requested everything of 2023!
Fiction
AADL Board of Trustee Applicants Sought
by richretyi
The AADL Board of Trustees seeks applicants interested in being appointed to the AADL Board for a partial term. A resignation has resulted in a vacant seat on the Board through December 2024. Interested residents of the AADL District should send an email to board@aadl.org no later than December 31st, 2023, expressing their interest and qualifications for the role.
The Board will review the responses, and vote to appoint a new trustee at their January 22 meeting. The appointed trustee will be seated in February, and the appointed term will end December 31, 2024.
Feel free to contact Library Director Eli Neiburger at eli@aadl.org or 734-327-4263 if you have any questions.
Request for Bids: AADL Plaza Site Improvements
by eli
Project: Ann Arbor District Library Plaza Site Improvements
Bid Due Date: 2:00PM - Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Location: 265 Parkland Plaza Dr. Ann Arbor, MI
Fifth Avenue Press and U-M Press Book Cinema Ann Arbor Shortlisted for The Alice Award
by richretyi
The Ann Arbor District Library’s Fifth Avenue Press publishing imprint and the University of Michigan Press are excited to announce that their recent book Cinema Ann Arbor: How Campus Rebels Forged a Singular Film Culture by Frank Uhle is one of five books that have been included in the Alice Award Short List from Furthermore grants in publishing, a program of the J. M. Kaplan Fund.
Ann Arbor, long known for its political and cultural activism, has an equally compelling history of engagement with film and media. Delving into almost 100 years of rarely glimpsed history, Cinema Ann Arbor melds interviews, deep archival research, and over four hundred images into a vivid history of film in one extraordinary town. These stories, told with urgency and exquisite detail, are firsthand accounts of the unforgettable people who created Ann Arbor’s magnificent twentieth-century film scene. This beautiful, full-color book was designed by Fifth Avenue Press and published and distributed by the University of Michigan Press.
Featuring interviews with filmmaker Ken Burns, Oscar-nominated editor Jay Cassidy, producer John Sloss, and more, this masterpiece provides insights into how a Midwestern college town developed a robust underground art film community that inspired those across the country. Variety’s Owen Glieberman says, “Frank Uhle has captured the moment when cinema became, for a new generation, a kind of religion, with its own rituals and sacred texts and a spirit of exploratory mystery that has all but vanished from the culture.”
AADL's Most Requested Items of 2022
by jstovall
Wondering what the most requested items in the AADL collection were in 2022? We've got the full list. From the most requested fiction and non-fiction titles to thermal cameras, The Starry Night, and our 1,000-piece LEGO minifig puzzle—see our top-20 most requested everything of 2022!