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!
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The library will be closed on Sunday, April 5 for Easter.
Library News
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
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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.
August 8, 2025
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Library Closed August 13 for Construction
The library will be closed on Wednesday, August 13 due to construction.
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.
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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.
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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!
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July 2, 2025
Join the Congressional App Challenge
Are you a middle or high school student interested in coding and computer science? Join the 2025 Congressional App Challenge!
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June 20, 2025
Use Your Library Card to Plan the Perfect Outdoor Adventure
Whether you're exploring a trail or enjoying a night under the stars, your APL card can help you make the most of summer!
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June 18, 2025
Supporting Addison’s Business Community: A Q&A with Matt Williams
We sat down with Matt Williams, our Business Services Specialist, to learn more about how he supports Addison’s business community—and what surprises people most when they learn what the library can offer.
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June 6, 2025
Meet Addison Author Rachael Salten at the Library!
Join us for an evening with local middle grade author, and Occupational Therapist at Indian Trail Junior High, Rachael Salten!
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May 14, 2025
How to Find Your Next Read with NoveList Plus
Are you wondering what to read and don’t know where to start? With NoveList Plus, you can find books that perfectly match your reading preferences and mood.
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May 6, 2025
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New for Kids: The 500 Book Challenge
We’re excited to launch the 500 Book Challenge, a fun and flexible reading program for kids in kindergarten through 5th grade!
May 1, 2025
A Legacy of Service and Storytelling: Veteran and Author Bill Rompa Shares His Journey
For Bill Rompa, a Vietnam veteran and former Addison resident, stories matter. His new memoir chronicles his time in the U.S. Air Force from 1965 to 1969, detailing his experiences as a Power Production Specialist.
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