Library News

We are offering “Open Labs” this December! Drop-in to use the Cricut Maker, Silhouette Cameo, sublimation printer, and sewing machines. Equipment and staff assistance is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Participate in our Maker Challenge this April! Complete four maker activities between April 1-30 to earn a Master Maker Certificate and a prize! Pick up a log starting April 1.

Go beyond the basics of the library's Sound Studio with Udemy, an online learning resource that offers technology tutorials!

Did you know the Sound Studio has creative software available? It's a great place to work on a variety of digital media projects!

December gets busy in the Creative Studio! Drop-in during our Open Labs to get help with your project from trained staff.

Are you a creative person who has a project they want to share with Addison? Learn how to upload your project to BiblioBoard, an online database that includes independent projects.

The internet may seem permanent, but websites can shut down, be bought out, or experience outages. That's why it's important to back up your data using physical, local, or internet backups.

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!

Home to the coolest gadgets and awe-inspiring crafts, our Creative Studio is packed with a ton of potential for all patrons. From the wonders of 3D printing to the fun of designing T-shirts, our library’s makerspace has it all! However, of all the technology in the studio, our Sublimation Press for Mugs is by far my favorite.

The Creative Studio is often busy in the winter as crafters prepare for the winter holidays, so we are trying something new to make sure everyone has a chance to use our space: Open Labs! During Open Labs, you can drop in to the Creative Studio to get help from trained staff with your project.

Rose Falcone, a resident of Addison for over 15 years, had been wondering what to do with her old 8mm and Super 8 film reels. Then one day, she opened the library’s March/April newsletter to find a promotion for the library’s film to digital converters, which she could use for free!

The Addison Public Library is one of the many libraries across the country that has its own makerspace or studio, where patrons can explore their crafty side and pick up a new hobby. For Addison resident Efua Asssan, the library’s Creative Studio was the perfect space for her to explore sewing, where she quickly breezed past the basics to design and sew her first custom skirt.