The Ann Arbor branch of the American Association of University Women
Some 300 intellectually curious women, 35 small interest groups, a used book sale that is an Ann Arbor institution, and scholarships at three local campuses. Our monthly programs are free, and visitors are always welcome.
Prefer to talk? Call 844-973-6287 and a member will call you back.
Branch programs meet the third Wednesday of the month at the Ann Arbor City Club, 1830 Washtenaw Avenue. An optional reserved lunch comes first. The talk that follows is free, and you do not need to be a member.
Demo Rinpoche spent nearly thirty years in monastic study under the Dalai Lama's supervision and now leads Jewel Heart in Ann Arbor. He asks what makes a community truly healthy: not its economy or infrastructure, but the trust, respect, and kindness between its people.
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An afternoon of tiles, door prizes from the EMU Foundation, and a silent auction at the City Club. Every dollar supports Digital Divas, EMU's free STEM conferences that have reached more than 10,000 students since 2010. Registration required.
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AADL Director Eli Neiburger tours the library's resources, services, and projects, including the redevelopment of the Downtown Library.
Full 2026–27 calendar →Every summer more than 100 members collect, clean, and sort tens of thousands of donated books at 2980 Packard Street. In September the Morris Lawrence Building at Washtenaw Community College fills with them for three days, and every dollar of profit becomes a scholarship. The sale has been an Ann Arbor institution since 1953.
Speakers on community, culture, history, and health, September through May. Lunch is optional; the program is free and public.
Third Wednesdays at the City Club
More than 35 small groups: book discussions, bridge and Mah-Jongg, gardening, genealogy, gourmet dinners, Great Decisions, golf. Join as many as you like.
Bibliomaniacs has met since 1972
Members collect books all summer at 2980 Packard Street, sort them by hand, and sell them each September. It is the branch's primary source of scholarship funds.
Almost $700,000 raised through 2016
Four endowed scholarships at U-M, EMU, and WCC, national AAUW fellowships, student leaders sent to NCCWSL, and Digital Divas STEM days.
$22,000 awarded this yearIn principle and in practice, AAUW values and seeks a diverse membership. There are no barriers to full participation on the basis of gender, race, creed, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or class. Membership is open to anyone with an associate degree or higher, and to community members who share the mission.
Net proceeds from the 2024 sale, as approved by the branch board. Half goes to AAUW National, where the branch has endowed four fellowships and is building a fifth. Half stays in Washtenaw County.
Who we supportBook sale proceeds, dues, and gifts flow to these institutions and programs every year.
Greatest Needs Fund · fellowships & grants
Mary Markley Scholarship
Used Book Sale & Bittman funds
AAUW Ann Arbor Endowment · Digital Divas
AAUW Ann Arbor Endowment · Brandon Scholarship
State organizationAAUW welcomes anyone holding an associate degree or higher. Community membership is open to anyone who supports the mission. New members who join at a branch program after September 1 pay a discounted $77; students join free.
Book drop-off reminders, fundraisers, and the occasional Summer Game code. 650+ followers and counting.
📚 Ever wonder what happens after you drop off your book donation? This is their journey, from your doorstep to our shelves, all the way to our big Book Sale in September! Every book is sorted, checked, cleaned, and cared for by our amazing volunteers. And the best part? Every dollar raised goes straight to scholarships for local students.
See the post →Two reasons to stop by this week 👇 1️⃣ Grab an AADL Summer Game code. 2️⃣ Turn used books into scholarships 📚 Did you know we play the AADL Summer Game too? Book drop-off at 2980 Packard Street, Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, 10 AM to 2 PM.
See the post →Help us raise $3,500 to send our amazing women student leaders to NCCWSL, the National Conference for College Women Student Leaders, May 27–30, 2026, College Park, Maryland. Every contribution directly invests in the future of women's leadership.
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Soft-shell season at the City Club. Tees for sorting days. Every piece carries the AAUW Ann Arbor logo, is printed or embroidered to order by Mato & Hash, and sends a share of every sale to scholarships.
Tap a piece to open it in the store. Sizes XS–4XL in 20+ colors, plus hoodies, caps, totes, tumblers, and keychains. All sales final. More from AAUW: National · Michigan · Public policy · Work Smart · Member benefits · Strategic plan
