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Generative AI tools can be very helpful, but it’s important to understand how to protect your information when using them.

Whether you’re a small business owner, entrepreneur, or part of a growing team, our Library of Things collection can help you save money, spark creativity, and access tools you might not otherwise buy.

Starting Sat. Nov. 1, shoppers can show their library card at one of the participating to receive a deal, discount, or free item. Shop local and shop small this holiday season as we celebrate Small Business Saturday!

We sat down with Matt Williams, our Business Services Specialist, to learn more about how he supports Addison’s business community—and what surprises people most when they learn what the library can offer.

Register for these programs featuring expert-led sessions on budgeting, managing debt, and planning for retirement.

If you’ve ever dreamed of turning your homemade culinary creations into a small business, the Cottage Food Program in Illinois might be your perfect starting point.

Starting Fri. Nov. 1, shoppers can pick up a Shop Small activity sheet from the library or from our participating businesses. Shop local and shop small this holiday season as we celebrate Small Business Saturday!

The Addison Public Library provides services to empower and help our local businesses and job seekers succeed!

Pick up a Shop Small neighborhood map from the library or from our participating businesses. For each sticker you collect on your map, you will be entered to win a prize!

Are you a small business owner that is looking for ways to increase funding to support your business? Whether you have been in business for 40 years or are just starting out, businesses need funds to continue to grow and thrive. There are a few ways that businesses can get funding. Some are:  

Shop local this holiday season! From Sat., Nov. 26 to Sat., Dec. 10, shoppers can pick up a Shop Small Passport from the library and from our participating businesses. Shoppers will earn a stamp on their passport for each business they visit during the campaign. For every stamp you receive, you will be entered into a drawing to win a prize!

Applying for a new job or starting a new career can be a challenge, but we’re here to help make it easier! Whether you need assistance reformatting your resume or need to learn a critical skill for a new career path, we have plenty of ways to help you achieve your career goals.

Did you know your business can get a library card? Addison businesses are taxpayers and entitled to a business library card just like our residents! Check out some of the things you can do with a business library card.

Debbie Spacko’s story starts like many Americans: in April 2020, she was furloughed from her job as a customer service representative.