Library News

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November 11, 2024

Improving Your English Language Skills

The Addison Public Library provides many in-person and virtual options for community members to improve their English.

October 1, 2024

New! Virtual author events with Illinois Libraries Present

We are excited to announce that the Addison Public Library has joined Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration of public libraries.

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September 13, 2024

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month | Celebrando el Mes de la Herencia Hispana

You are invited to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15) at the library! We have special events planned for all ages.

September 3, 2024

Autobots, roll out! September is Library Card Sign Up Month

September is Library Card Sign Up Month! Sign up for your library card between September 1-30, 2024 and you'll receive a free gift!

August 20, 2024

Voter Registration Day at Addison Public Library

Join us for National Voter Registration Day at the Addison Public Library on Tuesday, September 17, 2024!

July 19, 2024

Read and Write in Spanish Literacy Program Transforms Lives at the Library

In a vibrant community initiative, the Addison Public Library’s Read and Write in Spanish class has made a significant impact on the lives of local residents, providing essential literacy skills in their primary language.

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July 2, 2024

Share Your Project

Are you a creative person who has a project they want to share with Addison? Learn how to upload your project to BiblioBoard, an online database that includes independent projects.

May 31, 2024

Career and Business Services Resources

The Addison Public Library provides services to empower and help our local businesses and job seekers succeed!

May 6, 2024

Veterans Resource Fair

Join us for the library’s Veterans Resource Fair on Fri., May 17, 2024!

April 19, 2024

Summer Reading 2024... Adventure Awaits!

Join us for Summer Reading... Adventure Awaits! Explore the world in a book of your choice! You will receive your prize right away: a tote bag, a book, and goodies that are inspired by the book bag you select.

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March 28, 2024

Learning a Language with Your Library Card

Addison residents speak English, Spanish, Polish, Urdu, Ukrainian, and many other languages. The Addison Public Library has resources to help you build language skills.

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March 21, 2024

Check Out a Memory Kit!

Did you know you can check out a memory kit from the library? March 21 is National Memory Day! Our interactive memory kits contain a mix of books, DVDs, music, and activities or games.

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March 5, 2024

Are You Backing Up Your Memories?

The internet may seem permanent, but websites can shut down, be bought out, or experience outages. That's why it's important to back up your data using physical, local, or internet backups.

February 28, 2024

Maker Day 2024

Come get inspired at our Maker Day on March 9, where we’ll have local clubs, training schools, and craft stations. It is the perfect opportunity to learn a new skill and find out how your local library supports the Maker Movement!

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February 2, 2024

Behind the Scenes: Book Boxes

Get a behind the scenes look at how we put together our Book Boxes! When you sign up to receive a Book Box, you’ll be surprised with a book and goodies selected just for you!