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SCHEDULE In-Progress
If you're interested in contributing to one of the scheduled presentations, or have a suggestion for an additional topic, please email: a2-2017@aadl.org
We'll also be incorporating 5-minute SPARK presentations (a la San Francisco) as the schedule permits. This is an opportunity for you to present on a topic of your choice, but for no more than 5 minutes! If you'd like to present a SPARK session, please email: a2-2017@aadl.org.
This conference is being hosted by the Ann Arbor District Library in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Please complete this REGISTRATION FORM, and either:
Submit your ONLINE PAYMENT and email it to: soavet@aadl.org.
Or, mail it, along with a check made payable to Midlands, to:
Terry Soave, ONS Manager
Ann Arbor District Library
343 S. Fifth Ave.
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 327-8327
Graduate Ann Arbor
615 E. Huron St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Check-in: 4:00PM
Check-out: 11:00AM
Use this link to book your CONFERENCE RATE RESERVATION, or, if you prefer to register by phone, you may call 1-800-666-8693. The conference is registered under Ann Arbor District Library. To ensure $189/night (tax-exempt) rate, your reservation must be confirmed by no later than May 5, 2017.
Hotel parking is valet only at $20/night.
If you opt not to stay at the Graduate Ann Arbor, here are some recommended alternatives based on proximity and access to public transit:
Wyndham Garden Ann Arbor
Hampton Inn and Suites, Ann Arbor WEST
These two hotels are next to each other and are on The Ride's bus line #30, stop number 3. The #30 runs to and from the Blake Transit Center 2 times per hour. The Blake Transit Center is located directly across 5th Ave. from the library and shows as stop number 1 on the schedule. The distance between these hotels and the library is 2.5 miles.
Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) is 25 miles from downtown Ann Arbor. The hotel does not offer shuttle service.
Ann Arbor Airport Shuttle is a private shuttle service.
The Airride is Ann Arbor's public transit airport shuttle that offers service to and from the downtown Blake Transit Center and DTW. The Blake Transit Center is located directly across the street from the library, and 5 blocks from The Graduate Hotel. If on Thursday, you will be going directly to the airport from the library, this is an excellent option! Just bring your luggage with you when you come to the library that morning.
Uber and private taxi services are also available at rates ranging from $40-$60 each way. Enter the search “DTW to Ann Arbor transportation” for more options.
MONDAY, JUNE 5: __tour bus will depart the Graduate Ann Arbor promptly at 3:00 PM__
BSBP Braille and Talking Book Library, Michigan Regional MI1A
Tour will run from 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM.
Tour bus will depart BTBL promptly at 6:45 PM to return to the Graduate Ann Arbor at approximately 8:00 PM.
Email: a2-2017@aadl.org
Phone: (888) 460-0680
Email: A2-2017@aadl.org
Terry Soave (MI1B), Midlands Secretary/Host Site Chair
Will Reed (OH1A), Midlands Chair
Sue Chinault (MI1A), Midlands Vice Chair
Scott Norris (MI1A), Midlands Treasurer
Sharon Ruda (IL1A), Midlands Immediate Past Chair
Kim Charlson (MA1A), Northern Chair
Katie Monkiewicz (a.k.a., Katie “Monk”) (MI1B), Midlands
Vanessa Verdun-Morris (MI1N), Midlands
Jill Rothstein (NY1A), Northern
Tracy Grimm (OH1A), Midlands
Mark Lee (PA2A), Northern
Devon Evans (PA2A), Northern
AADL to Zingerman's Deli / Kerrytown Market & Shops / Ann Arbor Farmer's Market (Wednesday is Farmer's Market Day, 7am-3pm): .5 miles
AADL to Main St.: 2 blocks
Downtown Culture…more to come!