Upcoming Holiday Closings ❄️

The library will be closed Tues., Dec. 24 and Weds., Dec. 25 for Christmas, and Tues., Dec. 31 and Weds., Jan. 1 for New Year’s. / La biblioteca cerrará el 24 y el 25 de dic. por Navidad, y el 31 de dic. y el 1 de ene. por Nochevieja y Año Nuevo.

How Do I?

Residents of incorporated Addison can sign up for their library card at no cost at the Guest Services Desk on the 1st Floor. You need a photo ID with your current address. If your photo ID doesn’t have your current address, please bring in an item from the proof of address list

Go to My Account at the top of the page. Enter your library barcode (no spaces) and PIN. Many times, your PIN is the last four digits of your phone number.  

We do an annual address check for Addison residents so you shouldn’t ever have to renew your card! Learn more here.

There is a book return in the Café near the Guest Services Desk. You can also return books any time using the book drops in the drive-up lane on the east side of our building. 

Addison Public Library cardholders can reserve study rooms up to 7 days in advance. Non-cardholders can use the study rooms as a walk-in reservation. Reserve a room here.

Yes! Use the EZScan station on the 2nd Floor or in the Children’s Area to send a fax for free!

If you don’t have a library card, you’ll need a guest pass to sign in to our computers. Visit one of our service desks to ask for a guest pass.  

Yes. Before you visit, please call 630.458.3320 to see if a notary is available. Read our Notary Policy here.

Yes, materials not added to the library collection will be given to the Friends of Library’ book sale. Please review our donation guidelines to learn how to donate.  

Yes! We call them the Creative & Sound Studio. Learn more here.  

Laptops and Wi-Fi hotspots are available for lending. An Addison Public Library card is required. Check our catalog for availability.  

Once your hold is ready, you have one week to pick it up. If it is not picked up, your hold will be canceled. 

Yes! We partner with our area libraries and have borrowing arrangements. Please ask us if you have questions or need assistance.  

Yes! We offer programs and classes for all ages! View our Events Calendar to see what’s happening.