Library News

You are invited to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15) at the library!

September is Library Card Sign Up Month! Sign up for your library card between September 1-30, 2024 and you'll receive a free gift!

Addison residents speak English, Spanish, Polish, Urdu, Ukrainian, and many other languages. The Addison Public Library has resources to help you build language skills.

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

Come get inspired at our Maker Day on March 9, where we’ll have local clubs, training schools, and craft stations. It is the perfect opportunity to learn a new skill and find out how your local library supports the Maker Movement!

Get a behind the scenes look at how we put together our Book Boxes! When you sign up to receive a Book Box, you’ll be surprised with a book and goodies selected just for you!

Winter reading is all about cozying up with a book! Readers of all ages are invited to participate starting Mon., Jan. 8 and get a Winter Reading prize!

For Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the library will be hosting a Day of Service for our community! We will be coming together, making a difference, and celebrating the power of unity.

'Tis the season! We've rounded up a list of some upcoming holiday happenings in the suburbs for you to enjoy this winter.

We have officially joined SWAN — a group of 100 libraries that share resources to give you access to more books, media, downloads, and research databases. What does that mean for you? Here are six helpful tips to know now that we joined SWAN.

Join us for National Novel Writing Month (also known as "NaNoWriMo"). All ages are invited to stop by the library starting Nov. 1 to get your NaNoWriMo starter kit, inspiration to kickstart your project (of any length or style), and chances to connect with other local writers.

Each year, libraries across the country recognize Banned Books Week to both celebrate each person’s freedom to choose what they want to read and share information about censorship. During Banned Books Week (Oct. 1-7), we’ll have activities to celebrate your Freedom to Read and highlight the diversity of our collections. Come find out more about why books are being challenged and how a librarian can help you find the book that’s right for you.

You are invited to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15) at the library! We have special events planned for all ages. ¡Le invitamos a celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana (15 de sept.–15 de oct.) con la biblioteca! Hemos planeado eventos especiales para todas las edades. 

Need someone to review your writing for grammar, structural, or other issues? Our library has the perfect tool for writing help for students and beyond. Brainfuse offers expert online assistance with writing and offers live online one-on-one expert tutoring for many subjects, including writing.