Library News

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January 24, 2025

Sharing Our Impact: Library Usage Reports Available Online

Curious about how Addison Public Library serves you and your community? We make it easy to stay informed!

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January 14, 2025

Construction begins at the library!

What's going on at the library? Our building project is officially underway!

January 6, 2025

Winter Reading 2025 / La lectura de invierno

Winter reading is all about cozying up with a book! Get your free goodie bag, while supplies last!

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December 2, 2024

Congratulations to the Career Online High School Class of 2024

We're celebrating the achievements of our Class of 2024 Career Online High School graduates!

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November 7, 2024

Welcome to Our New Website!

We’re thrilled to introduce our brand new website! Our new design makes it easier to find what you need, from upcoming events and helpful resources to library news and updates.

October 17, 2024

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!

October 1, 2024

New! Virtual author events with Illinois Libraries Present

We are excited to announce that the Addison Public Library has joined Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration of public libraries.

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September 13, 2024

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month | Celebrando el Mes de la Herencia Hispana

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

September 3, 2024

Autobots, roll out! September is Library Card Sign Up Month

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!

August 20, 2024

Voter Registration Day at Addison Public Library

Join us for National Voter Registration Day at the Addison Public Library on Tuesday, September 17, 2024!

August 19, 2024

2025 Library Board Election: Key Dates and Information

The Addison Public Library Board of Trustees will have two open seats in the upcoming Consolidated Election, taking place on April 1, 2025.

July 19, 2024

Five Addison Public Library Staff Members Win 2024 ILA Awards

We are honored to announce that five of our outstanding staff members have been named as recipients of four 2024 Illinois Library Association (ILA) Awards!

July 19, 2024

Read and Write in Spanish Literacy Program Transforms Lives at the Library

In a vibrant community initiative, the Addison Public Library’s Read and Write in Spanish class has made a significant impact on the lives of local residents, providing essential literacy skills in their primary language.

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June 27, 2024

Take Our Website Survey!

We're redesigning our library website, and we want your input! Your thoughts and suggestions will guide us in building a website that better serves you and our community.

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June 11, 2024

Upcoming system downtime / Próximo tiempo de inactividad del sistema

Due to a scheduled update, eResources and online account functions will be unavailable from Mon., June 17 at 11:00 PM to Tues., June 18 at 9:00 AM.