Library News

Visual Document: Tools to Try: New Ways to Explore the Past and Present Online

July 1, 2022

Tools to Try: 5 New Ways to Explore the Past and Present Online

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.

Visual Document: How to Plan your Dream Vacation

June 1, 2022

How to Plan Your Dream Vacation (and Borrow a Book Even If You’re Miles Away from the Library)

Make your next vacation your best one yet! We’re here to help you with every step of your trip.

Visual Document: Downloading Library eBooks, Audiobooks, and More to your Device

April 1, 2022

How to Download eBooks and More to Your Device

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.

February 1, 2022

From A to Z: Everything You Need to Explore the World (Even from Home!)

I love to learn about different countries. The differences in cultures, languages, and food are amazing to me. It’s always fun to see the world from a different point of view that I can’t get from everyday life!

Visual Document: Exploring Family & Local History

December 18, 2019

Exploring the Past: Genealogy and Local History at the Library

Whether you want to get into genealogy or are a seasoned pro, you can find the information you need at the library! Explore our tools and dive into the past.

Visual Document: Investing, Starting a Business, and More with Your Library Card

November 19, 2019

How to Start Investing or Start a Business Using Your Library Card

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 9, 2019

Your Digital Library: Downloading eBooks and More to Your Device

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 5, 2019

5 Ways to Learn Something New with Your Library Card

Whether you want to learn something new for school or for work, we have the tools you need! Many of these online tools cover multiple subject areas, so be sure to explore them all to find what interests you.

Visual Document: Explore the World with your Library Card

June 19, 2019

4 Ways to Explore the World with Your Library Card

Your Addison Public Library card is like a passport: you can use it to go anywhere, even if you’re staying at home! Whether you want to learn a new language or a new recipe, plan your next vacation or plan your vacation reading list, we have everything you need to explore the world.

April 18, 2019

6 Ways to Find Your Next Hobby with Your Library Card

DIY projects can be daunting when you don’t know where to start, but we have the solution! With your Addison Public Library card, you can find all kinds of tutorials and inspiration so that you can find a new hobby or become an expert in something you already love to do. Whether you're interested in crafting, auto repair, or home renovation, we've got something for you!