Upcoming Events
Teacher Appreciation Sip & Shop
March 9, 2026 5 - 8pm
Located on the first floor of the Ada Library
Teachers, homeschoolers, and learning leaders of all kinds are invited to a one-night-only shopping event at the Ada library bookshop. Just in time for National Reading Month, educators can stock up on gently used reads for students and classrooms. Children’s and young adult books will be specially priced at 50¢ each or just $10 to fill a bag. Books from other genres will be available at regular bookshop prices of $1–$3 each.
Teachers can enjoy complimentary snacks and beverages, connect with fellow educators, and enter for a chance to win a gift basket.
This sale is also open to dues-paying members and volunteers of The Friends of the Amy Van Andel Library.
Gallery in the Stacks
Jan - March 2026
Located on the first floor of the Ada Library
Current Artist: Barbara Schilling
Barbara describes her work as "contemporary impressionism," in which she seeks "a balance between the abstract and the representational." Learn more about Barbara at barbaraschilling.com.
Spring Used Book Sale
April 25 - May 2, 2026
Join us at the Amy Van Andel Library during regular open hours for our bi-annual book sale! Shop for gently used and like-new books in every genre for every age. Fill a bag for $10!
Ada Women's Night Out
April 23, 2026 6-9pm
Ada Village near LMCU
Grab your friends and shop a curated selection of gently used books, sign up for a book themed raffle, and learn more about becoming a Friend of the Library. It's always a good time!
Annual Members Meeting
May 18, 2026
Current Friends members are invited to join this annual meeting held at the library to hear what's new in the organization and elect new board members.
