Library News

Photo of Laura McPherson holding her book "inVISIBLE."

December 1, 2022

Addison Writer’s New Chapbook Blends Poetry and Prose to Create a Powerful Portrait of Life with Chronic Illness

Addison resident Laura McPherson has been writing professionally for over a decade, balancing her writing skills between both fiction and nonfiction. By day, McPherson writes in a more corporate style; by night, she unleashes her creativity and focuses on personal projects. Her latest project, an experimental chapbook called inVISIBLE, was published in 2022 is now available to borrow at the Addison Public Library.

Visual Document: Technology Made Simple. Tecnologia, simplificada.

December 1, 2022

Technology Made Simple! / Tecnología, ¡simplificada!

Computers, tablets, and email- oh my! Technology is overwhelming and always changing, but remains an essential part of everyday life in 2022. Good news: the library is here to help! Our Technology Made Simple!

November 1, 2022

We're Fines Free!

The Addison Public Library will stop charging overdue fees to our taxpayers on November 1st!

Fines make up only .07% of our budget – a number that is dropping every year.

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November 1, 2022

Holiday Crafting: Creative Studio Open Labs + More to Explore

The Creative Studio is often busy in the winter as crafters prepare for the winter holidays, so we are trying something new to make sure everyone has a chance to use our space: Open Labs! During Open Labs, you can drop in to the Creative Studio to get help from trained staff with your project.

October 31, 2022

Small Business Saturday: Nov. 26-Dec. 10

Shop local this holiday season! From Sat., Nov. 26 to Sat., Dec. 10, shoppers can pick up a Shop Small Passport from the library and from our participating businesses. Shoppers will earn a stamp on their passport for each business they visit during the campaign. For every stamp you receive, you will be entered into a drawing to win a prize!

October 1, 2022

How to Make a Pocket Family Picture Book

by Brittany Burns, Children's Services Associate October 2022

September 28, 2022

How to Find a New Job through the Library

Applying for a new job or starting a new career can be a challenge, but we’re here to help make it easier! Whether you need assistance reformatting your resume or need to learn a critical skill for a new career path, we have plenty of ways to help you achieve your career goals.

September 1, 2022

How to Learn a New Language with Muzzy Club

I want to learn everything! I have always loved other languages ever since I was learning to read and discovered Spanish for the first time. If your little one is like me, they might enjoy learning a new language. A great way for kids to do this, as well as practice a language they already know, is with the online resource Muzzy Club.

September 1, 2022

Walk in Someone Else's Shoes: 3 of Our Picks for Kids

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:

Visual Document: How the Library Can Support Your Business. Library Cards, Meeting Spaces, Workshops & Classes, Research Tools, Gain Career Skills, Print/Scan/Fax and more, One-on-One Appointments, Needs Assessment.

September 1, 2022

6 Reasons to Get a Library Card for Your Business

Did you know your business can get a library card? Addison businesses are taxpayers and entitled to a business library card just like our residents! Check out some of the things you can do with a business library card.

August 1, 2022

How to Navigate the Stock Market Using Your Library Card

Since the pandemic began over two years ago, the stock market has plunged, roared beyond its previous highs, and then dropped into what many think will result in a recession. Want to know the trick to keeping your cool? Knowledge!

August 1, 2022

Q&A: Business Services at the Library

by Emily Glimco, Communications & Marketing Coordinator, August 2022

We interviewed Business Services Specialist Lesley Cyrier about her work supporting local businesses!

August 1, 2022

Book Review: 'Go Fresh: A Heart-Healthy Cookbook '

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.

August 1, 2022

5 Back-to-School Tips You Need to Know

Make this school year your best one yet! Use your library card to get help with homework, complete school projects, and more.

July 7, 2022

Automatic Renewals are Here!

Effective July 7, 2022, many Addison Public Library items will automatically renew when you check them out! This means you no longer have to remember to renew items you want to keep for longer than the original loan period.