Addison Public Library
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We provide opportunities to explore, create, and connect. 📚 Addison, IL
Construction progress! 🚧 The support structure for our new stairs is in place! Take a look at how the staircase looks today compared to a rendering of what the finished stairs will look like.
There’s still more work to do before they’re ready to use, but it’s exciting to see them coming together!
There’s still more work to do before they’re ready to use, but it’s exciting to see them coming together!
December 22, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Construction progress! 🚧 The support structure for our new stairs is in place! Take a look at how the staircase looks today compared to a rendering of what the finished stairs will look like.
There’s still more work to do before they’re ready to use, but it’s exciting to see them coming together!
There’s still more work to do before they’re ready to use, but it’s exciting to see them coming together!
Our stuffed animal friends had the BEST time at last week's Stuffed Animal Sleepover!
They went on big adventures—exploring the library, having snacks, making important phone calls, and even enjoying a bedtime story.
Thank you to everyone who joined us and let their stuffies spend the night! 🌙🐻
They went on big adventures—exploring the library, having snacks, making important phone calls, and even enjoying a bedtime story.
Thank you to everyone who joined us and let their stuffies spend the night! 🌙🐻
December 19, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Our stuffed animal friends had the BEST time at last week's Stuffed Animal Sleepover!
They went on big adventures—exploring the library, having snacks, making important phone calls, and even enjoying a bedtime story.
Thank you to everyone who joined us and let their stuffies spend the night! 🌙🐻
They went on big adventures—exploring the library, having snacks, making important phone calls, and even enjoying a bedtime story.
Thank you to everyone who joined us and let their stuffies spend the night! 🌙🐻
The library will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, as well as New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. ❄ Visit us online anytime at addisonlibrary.org
La biblioteca cerrará por Navidad, Nochevieja y Año Nuevo. ❄ Visite la biblioteca en línea en addisonlibrary.org
La biblioteca cerrará por Navidad, Nochevieja y Año Nuevo. ❄ Visite la biblioteca en línea en addisonlibrary.org
December 18, 2025 at 5:45 PM
The library will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, as well as New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. ❄ Visit us online anytime at addisonlibrary.org
La biblioteca cerrará por Navidad, Nochevieja y Año Nuevo. ❄ Visite la biblioteca en línea en addisonlibrary.org
La biblioteca cerrará por Navidad, Nochevieja y Año Nuevo. ❄ Visite la biblioteca en línea en addisonlibrary.org
Did you know we host a monthly online trivia game you can play anytime, anywhere? 🧠 Test your knowledge and see how you rank on the leaderboard!
⏳ December’s game is live! Play anytime before 9:00 PM on Fri., Dec. 19: addisonlibrary.org/trivia
⏳ December’s game is live! Play anytime before 9:00 PM on Fri., Dec. 19: addisonlibrary.org/trivia
December 16, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Did you know we host a monthly online trivia game you can play anytime, anywhere? 🧠 Test your knowledge and see how you rank on the leaderboard!
⏳ December’s game is live! Play anytime before 9:00 PM on Fri., Dec. 19: addisonlibrary.org/trivia
⏳ December’s game is live! Play anytime before 9:00 PM on Fri., Dec. 19: addisonlibrary.org/trivia
Join us for afternoon tea and light snacks to celebrate Jane Austen’s birthday!
We'll have music, board games, coloring pages, and writing prompts. Feel free to bring in your favorite novels to discuss with fellow Jane Austen fans.
🍰 Register at addisonlibrary.libcal.com/event/15371614
We'll have music, board games, coloring pages, and writing prompts. Feel free to bring in your favorite novels to discuss with fellow Jane Austen fans.
🍰 Register at addisonlibrary.libcal.com/event/15371614
December 12, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Join us for afternoon tea and light snacks to celebrate Jane Austen’s birthday!
We'll have music, board games, coloring pages, and writing prompts. Feel free to bring in your favorite novels to discuss with fellow Jane Austen fans.
🍰 Register at addisonlibrary.libcal.com/event/15371614
We'll have music, board games, coloring pages, and writing prompts. Feel free to bring in your favorite novels to discuss with fellow Jane Austen fans.
🍰 Register at addisonlibrary.libcal.com/event/15371614
Browsing our cookbooks just got easier!
All cookbooks will now start with the number 641, followed by a category and the author or title. For example, the Dewey decimal number for cakes is 641.8653. With our new labels, a book about cakes will now read 641 BAKING CAKES.
All cookbooks will now start with the number 641, followed by a category and the author or title. For example, the Dewey decimal number for cakes is 641.8653. With our new labels, a book about cakes will now read 641 BAKING CAKES.
December 10, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Browsing our cookbooks just got easier!
All cookbooks will now start with the number 641, followed by a category and the author or title. For example, the Dewey decimal number for cakes is 641.8653. With our new labels, a book about cakes will now read 641 BAKING CAKES.
All cookbooks will now start with the number 641, followed by a category and the author or title. For example, the Dewey decimal number for cakes is 641.8653. With our new labels, a book about cakes will now read 641 BAKING CAKES.
Practice your Spanish in a fun, friendly space! Join our Spanish Conversation Group on Monday, December 15 at 7:00 PM at Club Fitness. All levels welcome.
Last month, we played the board game Guess Who?—a great way to build vocabulary!
Register: addisonlibrary.libcal.com/event/15321701
Last month, we played the board game Guess Who?—a great way to build vocabulary!
Register: addisonlibrary.libcal.com/event/15321701
December 8, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Practice your Spanish in a fun, friendly space! Join our Spanish Conversation Group on Monday, December 15 at 7:00 PM at Club Fitness. All levels welcome.
Last month, we played the board game Guess Who?—a great way to build vocabulary!
Register: addisonlibrary.libcal.com/event/15321701
Last month, we played the board game Guess Who?—a great way to build vocabulary!
Register: addisonlibrary.libcal.com/event/15321701
There's still time to visit our makerspace Open Labs on the first floor! Bring your own supplies to make custom gifts and decorations with our Cricut, Silhouette, or sublimation printer.
Read our blog to learn more and see the schedule: www.addisonlibrary.org/news/open-la...
Read our blog to learn more and see the schedule: www.addisonlibrary.org/news/open-la...
December 6, 2025 at 3:01 PM
There's still time to visit our makerspace Open Labs on the first floor! Bring your own supplies to make custom gifts and decorations with our Cricut, Silhouette, or sublimation printer.
Read our blog to learn more and see the schedule: www.addisonlibrary.org/news/open-la...
Read our blog to learn more and see the schedule: www.addisonlibrary.org/news/open-la...
Movies like Wicked and Moana 2 were big hits, and Eminem claimed the top spot in music.
Take a look at the most-borrowed books, movies, and music of the year!
Take a look at the most-borrowed books, movies, and music of the year!
December 5, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Movies like Wicked and Moana 2 were big hits, and Eminem claimed the top spot in music.
Take a look at the most-borrowed books, movies, and music of the year!
Take a look at the most-borrowed books, movies, and music of the year!
As we begin to wrap up the year, let's look at what you read, watched, and listened to in 2025!
It was a big year for thrillers and returning favorites—Freida McFadden topped our adult reads, Dog Man continued to rule the children's shelves, and The Hunger Games series stayed popular with teens.
It was a big year for thrillers and returning favorites—Freida McFadden topped our adult reads, Dog Man continued to rule the children's shelves, and The Hunger Games series stayed popular with teens.
December 5, 2025 at 4:46 PM
As we begin to wrap up the year, let's look at what you read, watched, and listened to in 2025!
It was a big year for thrillers and returning favorites—Freida McFadden topped our adult reads, Dog Man continued to rule the children's shelves, and The Hunger Games series stayed popular with teens.
It was a big year for thrillers and returning favorites—Freida McFadden topped our adult reads, Dog Man continued to rule the children's shelves, and The Hunger Games series stayed popular with teens.
Free Time Fridays is all about creativity and connection! Last month we made ribbon roses, and this month we’re making a classic winter craft — paper snowflakes. ❄️ Join us on Friday, December 12 at 11:00 AM on the 2nd floor.
Register: addisonlibrary.libcal.com/event/15321702
Register: addisonlibrary.libcal.com/event/15321702
December 2, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Free Time Fridays is all about creativity and connection! Last month we made ribbon roses, and this month we’re making a classic winter craft — paper snowflakes. ❄️ Join us on Friday, December 12 at 11:00 AM on the 2nd floor.
Register: addisonlibrary.libcal.com/event/15321702
Register: addisonlibrary.libcal.com/event/15321702
Happy Small Business Saturday! 🛍
It's not too late show your Addison Public Library card at local businesses to get special offers, free items, or giveaways!
See a list of all participating businesses at addisonlibrary.org/SBS. Ends December 1!
#ShopSmall #Addison #SmallBusinessSaturday
It's not too late show your Addison Public Library card at local businesses to get special offers, free items, or giveaways!
See a list of all participating businesses at addisonlibrary.org/SBS. Ends December 1!
#ShopSmall #Addison #SmallBusinessSaturday
November 29, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Happy Small Business Saturday! 🛍
It's not too late show your Addison Public Library card at local businesses to get special offers, free items, or giveaways!
See a list of all participating businesses at addisonlibrary.org/SBS. Ends December 1!
#ShopSmall #Addison #SmallBusinessSaturday
It's not too late show your Addison Public Library card at local businesses to get special offers, free items, or giveaways!
See a list of all participating businesses at addisonlibrary.org/SBS. Ends December 1!
#ShopSmall #Addison #SmallBusinessSaturday
Join us to learn strategies for fact-checking and evaluating the trustworthiness of different sources, and best practices for sharing news and information online.
📅 Register: addisonlibrary.libcal.com/event/15448173
📅 Register: addisonlibrary.libcal.com/event/15448173
November 28, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Join us to learn strategies for fact-checking and evaluating the trustworthiness of different sources, and best practices for sharing news and information online.
📅 Register: addisonlibrary.libcal.com/event/15448173
📅 Register: addisonlibrary.libcal.com/event/15448173
Things are taking shape on the 2nd floor... Furniture is being delivered, lighting is being installed, shelves and materials are moving into place, and the new makerspace is coming together!
We know it’s been busy, and we truly appreciate everyone’s patience while work continues. We can't wait!
We know it’s been busy, and we truly appreciate everyone’s patience while work continues. We can't wait!
November 25, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Things are taking shape on the 2nd floor... Furniture is being delivered, lighting is being installed, shelves and materials are moving into place, and the new makerspace is coming together!
We know it’s been busy, and we truly appreciate everyone’s patience while work continues. We can't wait!
We know it’s been busy, and we truly appreciate everyone’s patience while work continues. We can't wait!
Dragons, magic, and romance? Yes, please! ✨
We found the perfect pick for romantasy fans and aspiring novelists. Celebrate National Novel Writing Month with a book that can help your story take flight: add.swanlibraries.net/Record/a3375...
We found the perfect pick for romantasy fans and aspiring novelists. Celebrate National Novel Writing Month with a book that can help your story take flight: add.swanlibraries.net/Record/a3375...
November 24, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Dragons, magic, and romance? Yes, please! ✨
We found the perfect pick for romantasy fans and aspiring novelists. Celebrate National Novel Writing Month with a book that can help your story take flight: add.swanlibraries.net/Record/a3375...
We found the perfect pick for romantasy fans and aspiring novelists. Celebrate National Novel Writing Month with a book that can help your story take flight: add.swanlibraries.net/Record/a3375...
We are collecting non-perishable food items and personal essentials to support our local food pantries and to help our neighbors in need. ❤️
Donations benefit the Addison Township Community Market and Food for the Soul Ministries Food Pantry.
Read more: www.addisonlibrary.org/news/food-dr...
Donations benefit the Addison Township Community Market and Food for the Soul Ministries Food Pantry.
Read more: www.addisonlibrary.org/news/food-dr...
November 21, 2025 at 8:42 PM
We are collecting non-perishable food items and personal essentials to support our local food pantries and to help our neighbors in need. ❤️
Donations benefit the Addison Township Community Market and Food for the Soul Ministries Food Pantry.
Read more: www.addisonlibrary.org/news/food-dr...
Donations benefit the Addison Township Community Market and Food for the Soul Ministries Food Pantry.
Read more: www.addisonlibrary.org/news/food-dr...
Monday, November 24 is International Games Day 🎮 🎲
Visit the library between 11:00-2:00 and play a retro video game, puzzle solo or with a friend, or stop by the Children's Services department to enjoy crafts and LEGOs. It's a game-fueled afternoon for the whole family!
Visit the library between 11:00-2:00 and play a retro video game, puzzle solo or with a friend, or stop by the Children's Services department to enjoy crafts and LEGOs. It's a game-fueled afternoon for the whole family!
November 20, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Monday, November 24 is International Games Day 🎮 🎲
Visit the library between 11:00-2:00 and play a retro video game, puzzle solo or with a friend, or stop by the Children's Services department to enjoy crafts and LEGOs. It's a game-fueled afternoon for the whole family!
Visit the library between 11:00-2:00 and play a retro video game, puzzle solo or with a friend, or stop by the Children's Services department to enjoy crafts and LEGOs. It's a game-fueled afternoon for the whole family!
The library will close at 5:00 PM on Weds., Nov. 26 and will be closed on Thurs., Nov. 27 for Thanksgiving.
La biblioteca cerrará el miércoles, 26 de noviembre a las 5:00. El jueves, 27 de noviembre, estará cerrada todo el día con motivo del Día de Acción de Gracias.
La biblioteca cerrará el miércoles, 26 de noviembre a las 5:00. El jueves, 27 de noviembre, estará cerrada todo el día con motivo del Día de Acción de Gracias.
November 20, 2025 at 2:22 PM
The library will close at 5:00 PM on Weds., Nov. 26 and will be closed on Thurs., Nov. 27 for Thanksgiving.
La biblioteca cerrará el miércoles, 26 de noviembre a las 5:00. El jueves, 27 de noviembre, estará cerrada todo el día con motivo del Día de Acción de Gracias.
La biblioteca cerrará el miércoles, 26 de noviembre a las 5:00. El jueves, 27 de noviembre, estará cerrada todo el día con motivo del Día de Acción de Gracias.
📚 Miss Debbie recommends… our Readalong collection!
Readalongs are print books with pre-loaded audio in them—just press play and the story begins!
We have Readalongs available in picture books, graphic novels, Spanish, and more. Stop by the library and we can help you find them on the shelf!
Readalongs are print books with pre-loaded audio in them—just press play and the story begins!
We have Readalongs available in picture books, graphic novels, Spanish, and more. Stop by the library and we can help you find them on the shelf!
November 19, 2025 at 3:38 PM
📚 Miss Debbie recommends… our Readalong collection!
Readalongs are print books with pre-loaded audio in them—just press play and the story begins!
We have Readalongs available in picture books, graphic novels, Spanish, and more. Stop by the library and we can help you find them on the shelf!
Readalongs are print books with pre-loaded audio in them—just press play and the story begins!
We have Readalongs available in picture books, graphic novels, Spanish, and more. Stop by the library and we can help you find them on the shelf!
November's trending titles on Hoopla are here and they're as cozy as your favorite sweater.
From binge-worthy audiobooks to must-stream movies, dive into what everyone's loving this month! www.hoopladigital.com/collection/7...
From binge-worthy audiobooks to must-stream movies, dive into what everyone's loving this month! www.hoopladigital.com/collection/7...
November 17, 2025 at 6:55 PM
November's trending titles on Hoopla are here and they're as cozy as your favorite sweater.
From binge-worthy audiobooks to must-stream movies, dive into what everyone's loving this month! www.hoopladigital.com/collection/7...
From binge-worthy audiobooks to must-stream movies, dive into what everyone's loving this month! www.hoopladigital.com/collection/7...
Show your Addison Public Library card at participating local businesses this November and get special offers, free items, or giveaways!
See a list of all participating businesses at addisonlibrary.org/SBS 🛍️
#ShopSmall #Addison #SmallBusinessSaturday
See a list of all participating businesses at addisonlibrary.org/SBS 🛍️
#ShopSmall #Addison #SmallBusinessSaturday
November 14, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Show your Addison Public Library card at participating local businesses this November and get special offers, free items, or giveaways!
See a list of all participating businesses at addisonlibrary.org/SBS 🛍️
#ShopSmall #Addison #SmallBusinessSaturday
See a list of all participating businesses at addisonlibrary.org/SBS 🛍️
#ShopSmall #Addison #SmallBusinessSaturday
The Friends of the Library have refreshed their Little Free Library at the Addison Park District Community Rec Center! Take a book or leave a book. ❤️
📅 Join the next FOL meeting: Wednesday, November 19 at 4:00 PM at the library
📧 [email protected] | addisonlibrary.org/FOL
📅 Join the next FOL meeting: Wednesday, November 19 at 4:00 PM at the library
📧 [email protected] | addisonlibrary.org/FOL
November 13, 2025 at 1:15 AM
The Friends of the Library have refreshed their Little Free Library at the Addison Park District Community Rec Center! Take a book or leave a book. ❤️
📅 Join the next FOL meeting: Wednesday, November 19 at 4:00 PM at the library
📧 [email protected] | addisonlibrary.org/FOL
📅 Join the next FOL meeting: Wednesday, November 19 at 4:00 PM at the library
📧 [email protected] | addisonlibrary.org/FOL
Join us this Friday, November 14 at the library for a drop-in session of Genealogy Club! Volunteers from the Martha Ibbetson DAR Chapter will provide personalized assistance with your family research.
Bring your questions, research notes, or just your curiosity!
Bring your questions, research notes, or just your curiosity!
November 12, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Join us this Friday, November 14 at the library for a drop-in session of Genealogy Club! Volunteers from the Martha Ibbetson DAR Chapter will provide personalized assistance with your family research.
Bring your questions, research notes, or just your curiosity!
Bring your questions, research notes, or just your curiosity!
This Veterans Day, we honor and remember those who have served.
Explore our Veteran Biographies list of books that share veteran stories, experiences, and their sacrifices: addisonlibrary.org/veteran-bios-2025
The library is open today from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Explore our Veteran Biographies list of books that share veteran stories, experiences, and their sacrifices: addisonlibrary.org/veteran-bios-2025
The library is open today from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
November 11, 2025 at 3:39 PM
This Veterans Day, we honor and remember those who have served.
Explore our Veteran Biographies list of books that share veteran stories, experiences, and their sacrifices: addisonlibrary.org/veteran-bios-2025
The library is open today from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Explore our Veteran Biographies list of books that share veteran stories, experiences, and their sacrifices: addisonlibrary.org/veteran-bios-2025
The library is open today from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
VetNow is a free resource with your library card that connects veterans with live help with benefit applications, eligibility questions, referrals to local resources, and completing official forms. Available every day from 2–11 PM!
Explore VetNow: brainfuse.com/highed/home.asp?a_id=53A8A7E2&ss&r
Explore VetNow: brainfuse.com/highed/home.asp?a_id=53A8A7E2&ss&r
November 10, 2025 at 8:02 PM
VetNow is a free resource with your library card that connects veterans with live help with benefit applications, eligibility questions, referrals to local resources, and completing official forms. Available every day from 2–11 PM!
Explore VetNow: brainfuse.com/highed/home.asp?a_id=53A8A7E2&ss&r
Explore VetNow: brainfuse.com/highed/home.asp?a_id=53A8A7E2&ss&r