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I love learning about other cultures and people with different life experiences than mine. Let me tell you about a few titles highlighting diverse characters that I highly recommend:

We all have things we like to do in our free time. One of my favorite things to do is to eat and one of my favorite things to eat is a homecooked meal. This makes things a little harder as I am the one that has to cook it and I am not a master chef. Something that has really helped me is the cookbooks that we have at the library.

Are you going on vacation and would love to take videos of the family, but you don’t have a camcorder? Have you prepared for an online job interview, but you’re not equipped with a webcam and a computer headset? Or maybe you’re attending a family gathering, and you’d like to play a few games like bocce ball, croquet, or badminton. You’re in luck: you can check out over 150 items like these from the Library of Things Collection at the Addison Public Library!

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!

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One of the latest books on display at the Addison Public Library is the work of Addison resident Yusuf Keshavarzi, whose book Darkwood: Black Jaguar tells the story of a talented 13 year old boy in Toronto who gets recruited to work for the Canadian Security Intelligence Service and in doing so, uncovers an evil plot. At just 13 years old himself, Keshavarzi has already demonstrated his talent as an author.

Owning and operating a business is always a 24/7 job and the unprecedented challenges of COVID-19 has made that job exponentially harder. Here are some tools to help your business succeed:

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.

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.

Learn 15 different ways you can use 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.

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!