New light fixtures have been installed in the Youth Services department!
It's exciting to see the vision for the space coming to life—check out the rendering in the last photo. ⭐️
Help kids build reading skills with BookFlix! 📚
Free with your library card, BookFlix pairs animated storybooks with nonfiction eBooks so kids can watch, read along, and explore more about each topic.
Try it online: bookflix.digital.scholastic.com
Join The Language Labs for an introduction to ASL for adults! Practice foundational signs and gain insight into Deaf culture and everyday communication in a welcoming space.
📆 Monday, March 9, 16, 23, and 30
🕕️ 6:00-7:00 PM
Register: addisonlibrary.libcal.com/event/16244664
The library will be closing at 2:30 PM on Thursday, March 5, due to construction. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Behind the scenes of construction on the 1st floor... our Automated Materials Handler (AMH) has been installed in Guest Services! 🎉
Once the lobby and drive-up window open, this machine will check in and sort your materials when you return them. We look forward to showing it off in action!
Do you have questions about immigration benefits and the path to citizenship? DOJ-accredited professionals from Alianza Hispanoamericana will offer free, personal consultations at the Library.
Appointment required. Sign up for a free 60-minute slot: addisonlibrary.libcal.com/event/15950054
A reminder that the library is closed Friday, February 27 for Staff Development Day. We will reopen at 9:00 AM on Saturday, February 28.
Join our team! 📣 The Addison Public Library is hiring for two part-time positions: Guest Services Associate and Youth Services Assistant.
Learn more and apply at addisonlibrary.org/jobs.
February is Black History Month! With curated reading lists, library databases, and online resources, it’s easy to find a new favorite author, start a research project, or expand your understanding of Black history in America.
Read on our blog: addisonlibrary.org/news/learn-about-black-history-apl
The March/April edition of our print newsletter is in the mail! 📫️
You can also pick up a copy at the library, or read it online at addisonlibrary.org/newsletter.
What is AI, and why did it suddenly take over the news headlines?
Learn from presenter Tom DiFrisco what we mean when we talk about AI, where it already shows up in your life, and why it’s causing both excitement and worry.
🔗 Register: addisonlibrary.libcal.com/event/15599454
📣 The library will be closed on Friday, February 27 for Staff Development Day. Visit us online anytime at addisonlibrary.org.
La biblioteca estará cerrada el viernes, 27 de febrero por día de capacitación del personal. Visite la biblioteca en línea en addisonlibrary.org.
Smiles all around for this teen... They're a new Addison resident and just got their library card!
🪪 Get a card: addisonlibrary.org/get-a-card
💻 Sign up for a card online: swanlibraries.net/get-a-card
❓ Forgot your card number or not sure if you have one? swanlibraries.net/forgot-card
Today's Valentine’s Day Dance Party with Innovation Arts Connection was full of wiggly moves, sweet stories, and lots of smiles.
Thank you to all the little dancers (and grown-ups!) who made this morning so festive and special! 💘
🏅 Inspired by Milano Cortina? 🎶 Love K-Pop? 📄 Ready to refresh your resume? Try an upcoming program at the library!
Register at addisonlibrary.org/events or call 630.543.3617. See you at the library!
Looking for a new read? Take a look at all the books you could have unwrapped for this year's Winter Reading program in Adult Services!
addisonlibrary.org/wr-booklist-2026
👋 Our lobby is getting new flooring, which means a temporary change to how you get to the 2nd floor of the library. We have staff (and signs!) ready to help guide you along the way.
Thank you for your patience as we inch closer to the finish line on our renovation project!
Drop-in to the makerspace this week to create an item honoring Black History Month! We’ll have pre-made designs using heat-transfer vinyl and sublimation. Decorate one of our bags or bring your own.
Mon., Feb. 9 | 3–5 PM
Tues., Feb. 10 | 6–8 PM
Weds., Feb. 11 | 1–3 PM
Fri., Feb. 13 | 10 AM–12 PM
A peek behind the scenes of construction 👀 Our new stairway is really taking shape as flooring and wall panels go in. It's exciting to see these details come together!
Still Afraid of the Dark: An Evening with R.L. Stine
Join us with The Guinness Book of World Records’ “most prolific author of children’s horror novels" to discuss his illustrious body of work.
📅 Tuesday, February 24
🕒 7:00 PM on Zoom
Register: addisonlibrary.libcal.com/event/15977573
Join a panel of experts in discussing health, housing, and financial resources for aging adults in the Addison area!
📅 Thurs., Feb. 12 at 6:00 PM
📍 Addison Public Library
✅️ Register: addisonlibrary.libcal.com/event/15766269
Congrats to Bad Bunny on his Grammy wins last night and upcoming halftime performance this Sunday!
Stop by the teen area on the 2nd floor for a book recommendation based on your favorite Bad Bunny song. 🎤🎶
Visit our new public computer area on the 2nd floor of the library!
Need help with printing, scanning, faxing, or general computer questions? Our staff are here to help.
¿Conoce a un adulto hispanohablante que quiere aprender a leer y escribir en español? Este curso de alfabetización de tres meses les enseñara a los adultos hispanos a leer y escribir en español.
📆 Mar. y juev., 10 de feb.-14 de mayo 6:30-8:30
Regístrate: addisonlibrary.libcal.com/event/15858273
Do you know a Spanish-speaking adult who wants to learn basic reading and writing in Spanish? This three-month literacy course teaches native Spanish-speaking adults how to read and write in Spanish.
📆 Tues. and Thurs., Feb. 10-May 14 6:30-8:30
Register: addisonlibrary.libcal.com/event/15858273
This patron spent time at the library learning hand embroidery with one of our grab-and-go craft kits and couldn’t wait to show off her progress. Thanks for sharing your creativity with us!
Missed one of our craft kits? Explore projects and tutorials at: addisonlibrary.org/craft-and-maker 🧶
Stay warm, stay safe, stay curious!
See 10 ways your library card unlocks free books, movies, learning, and more—from home: addisonlibrary.org/news/10-ways-use-your-library-card-without-leaving-your-house
The forecast shows extremely cold weather as we enter into the weekend. The National Weather Service has advised that wind chills will make it feel as cold as -30°F.
Please stay safe and utilize the various warming centers throughout Addison if needed.
Stay safe and warm!
Get ready for the March 17, 2026 primary elections!
Learn how to find polling locations, register for a mail-in ballot, view ballots online ahead of the election, and get other helpful information about local, state, and federal elections.
✅ Register: addisonlibrary.libcal.com/event/15613977
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and legacy, staff and community members came together for a day of service—making 172 craft kits, 30 warming kits, 74 dog toys, 28 scarves, and 138 greeting cards for local organizations.
Thank you to everyone that joined us! addisonlibrary.org/MLK-2026
