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July 3, 2023

Summer Fun with the Library of Things

Gather your family and friends for a fun summer gathering with our Library of Things! With our selection of outdoor lawn games, technology equipment, and more, you can create a fun, entertaining day for everyone!
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March 8, 2023

Grant Opportunities for Businesses

Are you a small business owner that is looking for ways to increase funding to support your business? Whether you have been in business for 40 years or are just starting out, businesses need funds to continue to grow and thrive. There are a few ways that businesses can get funding. Some are:  
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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