Library News

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October 1, 2025

Spooky Season is Here: Fall and Halloween at APL

Check out our recommendations for what to watch, read, and do during spooky season this year!

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 15, 2025

The Library is Where Friends Meet: Friendships Formed at the Addison Public Library

Friendship often begins in the most unexpected places—sometimes even at the library.

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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!

children of different races are walking down an orange winding path towards the school. There is a school bus, trees and even some pencils on the school roof.

September 9, 2025

Viviendo y Aprendiendo: Growing and Learning in Two Languages

Hey, welcome to our new Bilingual Program! ¡Hola! Bienvenidos a nuestro nuevo Programa Bilingüe.

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!

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August 26, 2025

Storytimes & More: What's Coming Up for Kids Ages 0-5

Join us at the library and offsite at the Park District for storytimes this fall!

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 15, 2025

Tips to Get Out of a Reading Slump

Let the library get you out of a summer reading slump with these practical tips to enhance your reading goals! Setting reading goals can be a great way to motivate yourself and cultivate a lifelong habit of reading.

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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.

July 18, 2025

Now Streaming: Kanopy!

Kanopy is an on-demand streaming service that offers free access to thousands of films, TV shows, documentaries, and kids content.

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July 3, 2025

Programs & Activities for Grades K-5 This Summer

Join us at the library this July and August for a variety of programs and activities for kids in grades K-5!