There are currently 5 U.S. spacecraft either on or orbiting Mars right now and, if all goes well, the Perseverance Rover will land in February 2021. What have we learned about the Red Planet with decades of robotic visitors? Plenty! We’ll cover the past, present, and future of Martian exploration.
Get outside of your bubble and talk politics with your neighbors in our monthly discussion. We talk about the biggest stories of the month, from local to national politics. We will meet virtually as we social distance.
We'll meet using ReStream, a simple video call website that does not require a download or account. When you register with an email address, you will recieve a link to the meeting. Questions? Email AdultServices@addisonlibrary.org
¡Únete a nosotros para la hora de cuentos bilingüe en línea! Inscríbete para recibir un enlace que se enviará directamente a tu correo electrónico; las horas de cuentos también se publicarán en el canal de YouTube de la biblioteca.
Join us for bilingual story time online! Please register for a link to be sent directly to your e-mail; story times will also be posted on the library’s YouTube channel.
¡Únete a nosotros para la hora de cuentos bilingüe en línea! Inscríbete para recibir un enlace que se enviará directamente a tu correo electrónico; las horas de cuentos también se publicarán en el canal de YouTube de la biblioteca.
Join us for bilingual story time online! Please register for a link to be sent directly to your e-mail; story times will also be posted on the library’s YouTube channel.
Volunteering is a way to show employers that you are valuable member of your community and to fill employment gaps on your resume. Shefali Trivedi from Giving DuPage will present on the facts about volunteerism and discuss how to use the Giving DuPage Volunteer Portal to find opportunities in DuPage County for anyone looking to volunteer including job seekers, retirees, and those needing community service hours.
Please register to receive the Zoom link to this presentation.
Taken too many staycations this year? Travel to new places and meet new people by reading a book chosen just for you, based on your preferences. Themed gifts in the box are yours to keep. (Return the book to the library.) Registration begins January 1 and boxes will be available for pick up during the month of March.
Sign up at addisonlibrary.org/book-box.
Book Boxes are open to Addison Public Library cardholders of all ages and interests. Registration is required. Limit 50.
Sign Up Deadline: Monday, February 8
Please join us for an all ages story time on Zoom! Make sure to register to receive the Zoom details via e-mail. This session will run Feb. 1-22.
Make your application stand out from the rest. Attend this workshop to learn how to browse Volunteer openings, find the right program, and strengthen your application. You will have an opportunity to ask questions about service, learn steps you can take to improve your chances, and gain valuable tips to guide you through the application process. There will be time for questions and one-on-one conversations following the presentation, during Office Hours. We’ll meet via Zoom.
People have been practicing meditation for centuries and today we see a surge in its popularity as new benefits continue to be discovered. It is recognized how meditation can help the body, mind and spirit. Incorporating meditation into one’s life has many positive effects. Join Bruce Faithwick who has been meditating regularly for over 40 years and offering these inspiring programs. Learn a simple meditation technique that can help you in all aspects of your life.
Celebrate Valentine's Day with stories and a craft! Please register to receive a craft kit and the YouTube link to the program video. Kits will be available starting Feb. 2.
The People’s Resource Center will teach attendees tips to negotiate the best wages, benefits and understand timing of job offer negotiations. We’ll meet via Zoom.