William L. Clements Library
Hours & Directions
Please note: The Clements Library renovation project starts July 2013, during which time the Library will relocate staff and collections. For more information, see the Renovation Project Update page.
Library Hours
The Clements Library is open throughout the year excepting holidays and the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day. Library hours vary seasonally:
Labor Day through May 25:
Library:
Monday: 9:00 am – 4:45 pm
Tuesday: 9:00 am – 4:45 pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am – 4:45 pm
Thursday: 9:00 am – 7:45 pm
Friday: 9:00 am – 4:45 pm
Great Hall exhibits:
Monday – Friday: 1:00 pm – 4:45 pm
May 29 through Labor Day:
Library:
Monday: 9:00 am – 5:45 pm
Tuesday: 9:00 am – 5:45 pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am – 5:45 pm
Thursday: 9:00 am – 5:45 pm
Friday: 9:00 am – 11:45 am
Great Hall exhibits:
Monday – Thursday: 1:00 pm – 4:45 pm
Directions
The Library is located at 909 South University Avenue on the south side of the “Diag” on the Central Campus of the University of Michigan. The Library is flanked by the house of the President and by the Shapiro Undergraduate Library and from behind by the Hatcher Graduate Library, the tallest building on the Diag. The Law Quadrangle and Martha Cook dormitory are across the street.
The entrance for researchers is at the back of the Library, facing the south side of Hatcher Graduate Library.
Driving Directions
From Detroit and Metro Airport (heading West)
Take I-94 West to the State Street exit (Exit 177). Turn right (north). Continue on State Street approximately 2 miles to the main campus area. Turn right (east) on South University to 909 South University.
From Chicago (heading East)
Take I-94 East to the State Street exit (Exit 177). Turn left (north). Continue on State Street approximately 2 miles to the main campus area. Turn right (east) on South University to 909 South University.
From Ohio (heading North)
Take US-23 North to the Washtenaw-"Ann Arbor" exit (Exit 37B) and merge onto Washtenaw. At the fork in the road where Stadium Blvd and Washtenaw split (approximately 2-3 miles), stay to the right on Washtenaw following the Hospital signs. Take a left at South University to 909 South University.
From Northern MI (heading South)
Take I-75 South to US-23 South to M-14 WEST. Take Exit #3, called Downtown Ann Arbor; this will become Main Street. Follow Main Street to William Street. Take a left at William Street and continue down William Street until it ends at State St. Turn right at State Street. Turn left on South University to 909 South University.
From Lansing
Take I-96 East to US-23 South to M-14 WEST. Take Exit #3, called Downtown Ann Arbor; this will become Main Street. Follow Main Street to William Street. Take a left at William St. and continue down William Street until it ends at State St. Turn right at State Street. Turn left on South University to 909 South University.
From Northwest Suburbs of the Metro Detroit Area
Take I-696 to I-275 South to M-14 West. Follow the M-14 West signs closely. Take Exit #3, which is called "Downtown Ann Arbor", this will become Main St. Follow Main St. to William St. Take a left on William and follow until it ends at State Street. Turn right at State Street. Turn left on South University to 909 South University.
Parts of Detroit, Redford, M-14, Plymouth and Canton
Take I-96 to M-14 West. Follow M-14 West signs closely. Take Exit #3, which is marked "Downtown Ann Arbor"; this will become Main Street. Follow Main Street to William Street. Turn left on William Street and follow it until it ends at State St. Turn right at State Street. Turn left on South University to 909 South University.
Maps of Ann Arbor and the campus
Parking
No public parking is available at the Library. A limited amount of metered parking may be found opposite the Library on Tappan Street. The nearest public parking ramps are located at South Forest Street, Maynard Street, Fletcher Street, and Thayer Street. Each is about four blocks from the Library, although that on Forest is probably the most convenient.