Library News

Photo of 5 mugs decorated in the Creative Studio

January 30, 2023

Learning the Library: An Inside look at the Creative Studio

Home to the coolest gadgets and awe-inspiring crafts, our Creative Studio is packed with a ton of potential for all patrons. From the wonders of 3D printing to the fun of designing T-shirts, our library’s makerspace has it all! However, of all the technology in the studio, our Sublimation Press for Mugs is by far my favorite.

December 15, 2022

Artist-in-Residence & the Faces of Addison

Addison Public Library welcomed local artist Antonia Ruppert as our first Artist in Residence during November and December of 2022.

December 1, 2022

Exploring Winter Holidays with Culturegrams

December is a wonderful month full of celebrations and family time; do you know about all the different holidays that occur around this time of year? Discover all kinds of different winter holidays using Culturegrams, one of the library's many online resources!

December 1, 2022

New Year, New Skills: Kids Books to Read in 2023

A new year brings all sorts of new things. In my case, every new year I make a goal for myself that I then have the year to work on. In 2022, my goal was to improve my drawing skills. I’m still trying to figure out what 2023’s goal will be. Here are some great options if you want to make learning a skill your new year goal.

December 1, 2022

Rising Stars of Horror: 3 Authors to Check Out

While we’ve always owned horror books, we’ve added a new collection to our shelves: horror novels, which you can find in between the Crime and Romance collections on the second floor! As a big fan of horror novels, I’d like to get you started with some of the rising stars in horror fiction over the past 5+ years with these author recommendations.

Photo of Laura McPherson holding her book "inVISIBLE."

December 1, 2022

Addison Writer’s New Chapbook Blends Poetry and Prose to Create a Powerful Portrait of Life with Chronic Illness

Addison resident Laura McPherson has been writing professionally for over a decade, balancing her writing skills between both fiction and nonfiction. By day, McPherson writes in a more corporate style; by night, she unleashes her creativity and focuses on personal projects. Her latest project, an experimental chapbook called inVISIBLE, was published in 2022 is now available to borrow at the Addison Public Library.

Visual Document: Technology Made Simple. Tecnologia, simplificada.

December 1, 2022

Technology Made Simple! / Tecnología, ¡simplificada!

Computers, tablets, and email- oh my! Technology is overwhelming and always changing, but remains an essential part of everyday life in 2022. Good news: the library is here to help! Our Technology Made Simple!

November 1, 2022

We're Fines Free!

The Addison Public Library will stop charging overdue fees to our taxpayers on November 1st!

Fines make up only .07% of our budget – a number that is dropping every year.

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November 1, 2022

Holiday Crafting: Creative Studio Open Labs + More to Explore

The Creative Studio is often busy in the winter as crafters prepare for the winter holidays, so we are trying something new to make sure everyone has a chance to use our space: Open Labs! During Open Labs, you can drop in to the Creative Studio to get help from trained staff with your project.

October 31, 2022

Small Business Saturday: Nov. 26-Dec. 10

Shop local this holiday season! From Sat., Nov. 26 to Sat., Dec. 10, shoppers can pick up a Shop Small Passport from the library and from our participating businesses. Shoppers will earn a stamp on their passport for each business they visit during the campaign. For every stamp you receive, you will be entered into a drawing to win a prize!

October 1, 2022

How to Make a Pocket Family Picture Book

by Brittany Burns, Children's Services Associate October 2022

September 28, 2022

How to Find a New Job through the Library

Applying for a new job or starting a new career can be a challenge, but we’re here to help make it easier! Whether you need assistance reformatting your resume or need to learn a critical skill for a new career path, we have plenty of ways to help you achieve your career goals.

September 1, 2022

How to Learn a New Language with Muzzy Club

I want to learn everything! I have always loved other languages ever since I was learning to read and discovered Spanish for the first time. If your little one is like me, they might enjoy learning a new language. A great way for kids to do this, as well as practice a language they already know, is with the online resource Muzzy Club.

September 1, 2022

Walk in Someone Else's Shoes: 3 of Our Picks for Kids

I love learning about other cultures and people with different life experiences than mine. Let me tell you about a few titles highlighting diverse characters that I highly recommend:

Visual Document: How the Library Can Support Your Business. Library Cards, Meeting Spaces, Workshops & Classes, Research Tools, Gain Career Skills, Print/Scan/Fax and more, One-on-One Appointments, Needs Assessment.

September 1, 2022

6 Reasons to Get a Library Card for Your Business

Did you know your business can get a library card? Addison businesses are taxpayers and entitled to a business library card just like our residents! Check out some of the things you can do with a business library card.