Location

Bentley Historical Library
1150 Beal Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2113
734-764-3482

Directions

From US-23:

• Exit at Geddes Avenue; proceed west on Geddes Avenue.
• Go straight through the light at the intersection of Geddes and Huron Parkway.
• Geddes Avenue becomes Fuller Road at this intersection. Continue on Fuller Road.
• Immediately after the third light, which is at Glazier Way and the V.A. Medical Center parking structure, turn right onto Beal Avenue.
• The Bentley Historical Library is the second building on the right, after the Gerald Ford Presidential Library.

Parking and Bus Service

The library is located on the University of Michigan’s North Campus. Limited free parking is available on the south side of the building in Lot NC42, with a permit provided at the time of your visit. The university’s virtual parking permit system relies on license plate numbers; you will need to provide us with 1) your license plate number and issuing state, 2) make of your vehicle (ex. Ford, Toyota, etc.), and 3) your name.

Paid visitor parking is also available in Lot NC5. Payments are made using the Passport Parking mobile app or website.

U-M Bus Routes and Schedules

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U-M Buses
Bursley-Baits
Commuter North
Commuter South
Diag-to-Diag Express
North-East Shuttle
Northwood
Northwood Express

Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (AATA TheRide) Bus Routes and Schedules

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TheRide Routes nearby
Route #3: Huron River
Route #22: Pontiac-Dhu Varren
Route #66: Carpenter-Huron Parkway (Green Road Park & Ride is a stop on this route)

Access to Services

Please inform us about specific accommodations you may need by calling 734-764-3482 or emailing [email protected].

• The front entrance is wheelchair accessible and equipped with an automatic door opener, as is the entrance from the lobby into the public area.
• Our hallways, meeting rooms, and reading room are wheelchair accessible.
• An adjustable-height table is available in the reading room.
• A wheelchair accessible drinking fountain is located near the front entrance.
• A gender-inclusive and wheelchair accessible restroom is available. Please request information at the front desk.
• A lactation room is located in the Lurie Biomedical Engineering Building (LBME) across the street. Please contact Bentley staff to request its use as soon you can because we must arrange key access.
• If you have trouble accessing this website or library materials, please contact us at [email protected] so we can work with you to provide the information you’re looking for.

Off-Site Help

The Bentley Historical Library Reference team offers general assistance in person, by phone or Zoom, and by email.

Ask An Archivist – this online form sends Reference team your questions about our library, collections, duplication policies, or copyright information.