Library News

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December 3, 2025

Addison Public Library Provides Court Access Services to Community

The library serves as a Court Access Library Center, offering space and dedicated equipment for residents without lawyers to navigate the legal system.

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December 2, 2025

Free Museum Days in Chicago

Illinois residents with valid IDs can experience several of Chicago’s well-loved museums for FREE in 2025!

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November 21, 2025

Food Drive / Colección de Alimentos

The Addison Public Library is collecting non-perishable food items and personal essentials to support our local food pantries and to help our neighbors in need.

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November 1, 2025

Our Room Names are Changing

As our building project progresses, you may start to notice new names being used for many of our spaces.

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October 28, 2025

Important Boundless Update

Due to the recent and unexpected closure of Baker & Taylor, the Boundless app for eBooks and audiobooks is being discontinued.

October 20, 2025

Possible Delays for New Materials

Baker & Taylor, a major book distributor for almost 200 years, will be closing in the coming months. You may notice some delays in seeing new releases and popular titles on our shelves over the next few weeks.

October 17, 2025

Small Business Saturday 2025

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!

September 18, 2025

Delayed Opening: Tues., Sept. 23

The library will open at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. Large HVAC equipment will be installed on our roof using a crane.

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September 12, 2025

Hispanic Heritage Month 2025 | El Mes de la Herencia Hispana 2025

You are invited to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! ¡Le invitamos a celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana!

September 6, 2025

Register to Vote at the Library!

Did you know you can register to vote right here at the Addison Public Library?

August 29, 2025

Celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month 2025: One Card, Endless Possibilities!

Stop by the library and get your card (or show us your card!) between September 2-30 and you'll get a free gift!

August 18, 2025

Library Entrance Update

Our main entrance is closed due to construction. Please use our temporary entrance, located at the front right of the building.

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August 8, 2025

Library Closed August 13 for Construction

The library will be closed on Wednesday, August 13 due to construction.

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July 23, 2025

2nd Floor Study Rooms Unavailable Starting July 28

Due to building project construction, Study Rooms S21–S26, located on the 2nd floor of the library, will be unavailable starting July 28, 2025.

July 22, 2025

APL Social Services Specialist Wins 2025 ILA Award

Yesenia Benavidez has been named the recipient of the 2025 ILA Crosman Memorial Award for New Library Workers.