Library News

Whether you want to start your own business or you have plans to improve your business operations, your library card is a great tool! Your library card can also help you learn how to start investing with confidence.

The Addison Public Library is one of the many libraries across the country that has its own makerspace or studio, where patrons can explore their crafty side and pick up a new hobby. For Addison resident Efua Asssan, the library’s Creative Studio was the perfect space for her to explore sewing, where she quickly breezed past the basics to design and sew her first custom skirt.

Did you know you can download our eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, TV shows, movies, and music straight to your smartphone, Kindle, tablet, or computer? When you borrow our digital materials, you can enjoy the library from anywhere in the world—or from the comfort of your couch.

Patients at Addison’s Hamdard Center will now discover Book Bins in the waiting rooms, thanks to a partnership between Hamdard, the Addison Public Library, the Addison Early Childhood Collaborative, and the Friends of the Addison Public Library.

Looking for a new job? Check out these upcoming fall workshops at the library!

Learn 15 different ways you can use your library card!

Whether you want to learn something new for school or for work, we have the tools you need! Many of these online tools cover multiple subject areas, so be sure to explore them all to find what interests you.

On Saturday, July 27, the Addison Public Library celebrated its Class of 2019 Career Online High School graduates with an intimate graduation ceremony honoring Addison residents Ruth Joy Safsaf, Ashley Schira, and Cynthia Simpson.

Your Addison Public Library card is like a passport: you can use it to go anywhere, even if you’re staying at home! Whether you want to learn a new language or a new recipe, plan your next vacation or plan your vacation reading list, we have everything you need to explore the world.

On Tuesday, May 14, the Addison Public Library hosted its first ever On the Table event, which seeks to bring community members and organizations together to discuss an important local issue and brainstorm solutions. The inaugural evening’s theme was teen mental health.

We're so excited to spend the summer telling stories and having fun with you! Check out what's happening this summer at the library.

DIY projects can be daunting when you don’t know where to start, but we have the solution! With your Addison Public Library card, you can find all kinds of tutorials and inspiration so that you can find a new hobby or become an expert in something you already love to do. Whether you're interested in crafting, auto repair, or home renovation, we've got something for you!

Every year in April, libraries across the country observe National Library Week in order to celebrate the contributions of libraries and library staff and to promote library use and support. We’ve decided to join the fun! Follow along on social media as we showcase the people and services that support our library’s mission, and stay tuned for other happenings as National Library Week draws closer.

Wondering what to do with your kiddos while they're on spring break? We have tons of fun activities planned! Please register if you are planning to attend.

It’s easy to make a New Year’s resolution, but they’re not always easy to keep. Luckily, your library can help you get started on your resolutions and find tools you can use to make them stick.