Sep112026
Used Book Sale
72nd annual AAUW Used Book Sale
Three days, tens of thousands of donated books sorted by hand, and every dollar of profit turned into scholarships at U-M, EMU, and WCC.
Programs
Monthly branch programs, 2026–27
Branch programs are held at the Ann Arbor City Club, 1830 Washtenaw Avenue, on the third Wednesday of the month (except September). A reserved, paid lunch comes first; the program that follows is free. Most programs are open to the general public, and you do not need to be an AAUW member to attend.
October 2026
- Branch program
- Fundraiser
- Book Sale
Oct212026
Buddhist Perspective on Community Well-being: Building a Compassionate Community
A truly healthy community is measured not by its economy or infrastructure but by the trust, respect, and kindness between its people. Drawing on Buddhist wisdom, Demo Rinpoche, who spent nearly thirty years in monastic study under the Dalai Lama's supervision, explores how compassion and mindful awareness build strong relationships.
Oct222026
Fundraiser
9th annual Mah-Jongg Tournament & Silent Auction
An afternoon of tiles, door prizes from the EMU Foundation, and a silent auction. Every dollar supports Digital Divas, EMU's free STEM conferences for middle and high school students.
Nov182026
What's going on at your library?
A tour of the library's resources, services, and projects, including updates on the redevelopment of the Downtown Library.
Jan202027
Psychedelic Assisted Therapy: An Introduction
A brief introduction to psychedelics and psychedelic-assisted therapy for mental health, personal and spiritual development, and end-of-life care, with time for questions.
Feb172027
Epstein, Interlochen, and the Monster Myth
The "Monster Myth" falsely suggests that only monstrous men commit sexual abuse. In reality, harm often comes from familiar, respected, or otherwise decent men, which makes it harder for communities to respond honestly and support survivors. Survivors can want accountability without demanding total destruction; when our responses cannot hold both the harm and the humanity of the person who caused it, we fail survivors and leave the conditions for abuse intact.
Mar172027
After College, What? Why the ACA Was Founded
In the 1870s and 1880s the first significant cohorts of women entered coeducational higher education. On campus they had a community of women; as alumnae they often did not. Jane Addams called this ennui the "after college, what?" problem. Emily Talbot of Boston started the Association of Collegiate Alumnae to fill the void for her daughter Marion and a few other women. This is the story of why AAUW was born.
Apr212027
April program
Topic to be announced.
How a program afternoon works
- Lunch (optional, by reservation). Members and guests who reserve a lunch gather first. Reservation details go out in Connections and by email each month.
- Program (free). The talk and questions follow lunch and are open to the public. Just come.
- Banquets. Branch banquets include an expanded program and require advance reservations and prepayment.
Other annual events
- Mah-Jongg Tournament and Silent Auction each October, supporting Digital Divas
- Used Book Sale each September at Washtenaw Community College; book collection in June and July
- Winter and spring celebration luncheons, where the branch honors outstanding members