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August 2024

The library offers a wide range of resources to help you plan your adventures. If you are thinking about a trip in 2024 or beyond, be sure to check out the following travel-related resources available with your library card.

July 2024

Summer is here, which means parades, backyard BBQs, festive celebrations, and more. The library has a great selection of books, outdoor lawn games, and technology equipment to create a fun, entertaining summer day for anyone! 

May 2024

Hoopla is the Addison Public Library's free digital service, giving cardholders access to a treasure trove of digital content, including eBooks, audiobooks, TV shows, movies, comics, and music. The best part? No more waiting lists!

Sara Lock, Adult Services Specialist
March 2024

Addison residents speak English, Spanish, Polish, Urdu, Ukrainian, and many other languages. If your neighbor speaks a different language than you do, you may want to learn that language so you can talk to them. Or perhaps you’ll be traveling to another country and would like to learn a few vocabulary words in that country’s language before your trip. Learning another language also could help you get a job. Whatever your reason, the Addison Public Library has resources to help you build language skills.

March 2024

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.

March 2024

Check out our reading tips for parents and caregivers of kids of all ages!

Sara Lock, Adult Services Specialist
February 2024

Get a behind the scenes look at how we put together our Book Boxes! Registration for our April Book Box is now open through Mar. 4. When you sign up to receive a Book Box, you’ll be surprised with a book and goodies selected just for you!

Angela Caringella, Adult Services Specialist
January 2024

What is mindfulness and why does it matter? Whether you are a beginner or have been practicing mindfulness for years, the Addison Public Library offers great programs and resources to help you on your mindfulness journey. Attend one of our upcoming programs, or check out a book to help get you started!

Elizabeth Freebairn, Adult Services Specialist
December 2023

Joining a book club is a great way to develop or reignite a passion for reading, explore different book genres, and connect with your community. The Addison Public Library can help you begin your reading adventure!

October 2023

On Tuesday, November 14, the Addison Public Library will be joining a network of 100 libraries called SWAN. We are very excited for this migration, and we can't wait for you to explore all of the benefits! Read more about what SWAN means for you and what's coming next.

Elizabeth Freebairn, Adult Services Specialist
July 2023

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!

Steven Slavick, Adult Services Specialist
April 2023

Our library has collected thousands of audiobooks, but over the past few years, we’ve added a newer format to our audio collection:

Brittany Burns, Children’s Services Associate
August 2022

by Brittany Burns, Children’s Services Associate  August 2022

Emily Glimco, Communications & Marketing Coordinator
July 2022

You now have even more ways to find factual information online! With these online tools, you can explore news coverage from the past and present and even explore your family’s history.

Steve Slavick, Adult Services Specialist
May 2022

Are you going on vacation and would love to take videos of the family, but you don’t have a camcorder?

Gaby Tafolla, Adult Service Librarian
December 2020

This article contains a list of community resources. If you are in need of SASS Services or experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact the CARES line at 1-800-345-9049.

October 2020

One of the latest books on display at the Addison Public Library is the work

April 2020

Owning and operating a business is always a 24/7 job and the unprecedented challenges of COVID-19 has made that job exponentially harder. Here are some tools to help your business succeed:

November 2019

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.

October 2019

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.

August 2019

1. Borrow a Ukulele, Binoculars, Studfinder, and More!

Emily Glimco, Communications & Marketing Coordinator
June 2019

Your Addison Public Library card is like a passport: you can use

Emily Glimco, Communications & Marketing Coordinator
February 2019

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.