Happy National Library Week! Visit us between April 19-25 and get a free Find Your Joy sticker, while supplies last!
Want a chance to win an APL goodie bag and embroidered hat? Share your library joy at addisonlibrary.org/feedback 💙
Coloring sheets are due on Thurs., Apr. 30. Download the coloring page on our website at addisonlibrary.org/NLW-joy or pick one up at the Youth Services desk.
As part of our building renovation, the library is creating a time capsule to be opened in 2062 for our 100th anniversary. Be a part of the capsule by entering our coloring contest—we'll select the top 3 designs to be placed inside!
Earth Day is April 22! 🌎️ Learn how small actions make a big difference.
Stream powerful documentaries and films on Kanopy that explore our planet, sustainability, and the fight for a greener future, all FREE with your library card!
Stream now: kanopy.com/category/17330
Our Business Services Specialist learned about how teen lead internships are great for students to build confidence, learn more about various workplaces, and earn credits for graduation at the same time! We are hiring a Teen Volunteer Lead Intern currently and look forward to helping them grow. 🌱
We’re making progress on our new play structure, but the Youth Services play area is still unavailable while the installation continues.
We have some LEGOs for little ones to play with near the Youth Services desk while you visit. Thank you for your patience—we’re getting closer every day!
National Library Week is coming up and we’re celebrating joy! “Find Your Joy” is an invitation for people of all backgrounds to explore and discover what sparks joy in them at the library.
Read more about how we're celebrating National Library Week at addisonlibrary.org/NLW-joy
Hello families! This Monday and Tuesday our new play structure is being installed, and the play area in Youth Services will not be available. We will have LEGOs and puzzles to play with at the tables closer to the Youth Services desk.
Please call Youth Services at 630.458.3338 with any questions!
Celebrate Free Comic Book Day with us on Saturday, May 2 from 1-3 PM 💥
Pick out a free comic book to take home and stick around for crafts, popcorn, games, and a movie! We’ll have free comics, while supplies last.
Make your own superhero bookmark with our sublimation printer in our new makerspace!
We’re saddened to learn of the passing of Wanda Rhoads, who served on the Addison Public Library Board of Trustees from May 1999 – April 2009.
We’re grateful for her dedication and service to our community, and we extend our condolences to her family and friends.
www.humesfh.com/obituaries/w...
Buying a home is complicated. Join us for an overview of what it takes to purchase a home—what lenders look for in a loan application, credit basics, down payments, and the players in the home-buying process.
📆 Mon., Apr. 13 at 7:00 PM
🔗 Register: addisonlibrary.libcal.com/event/16075416
Exciting progress this week in Youth Services — Movers are here getting shelving installed and putting the collection in place!
A heads up for our families: While moving is in full swing, the play space will not be fully accessible. Please call Youth Services at 630.458.3338 with any questions.
Some of our staff spent last week at the Public Library Association (PLA) Conference in Minneapolis! We had a great time learning, connecting, and gathering fresh ideas and inspiration. 🩵
The library will be closed on Sunday, April 5 in observance of Easter.
La biblioteca estará cerrada el domingo, 5 de abril en observancia de la Pascua.
Find us at the Addison Park District this April! Stop by our pop-up libraries to sign up or renew your library card, check out or return items, or just say hello.
📍 Club Fitness
🗓 Mon., Apr. 13 | 9:30–10:30 AM
📍 Community Recreation Center
🗓 Tues., Apr. 21 | 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
Calling all Illinois writers!
Submit your work to the Illinois Emerging Writers Competition, honoring new literary voices across the state. Open to Illinois residents age 18+.
📅 Deadline: June 30
Details and entry form: www.ilsos.gov/departments/library/center-for-the-book/emerging-writers.html
Join us for Founding Fathers: Myths, Realities, and Legacies on Thursday, April 16 at 7:00 PM — co-sponsored by the Addison Historical Society.
Local historian Valerie Gugala examines the stories and legacies of Washington, Jefferson, Franklin, & Hamilton.
addisonlibrary.libcal.com/event/15733805
A sneak peek at some new flooring... 👀
Our lobby is still closed, but this white strip is a look at the terrazzo floor you’ll soon see across the entire lobby!
Join us for Financial Fitness 2026—a free virtual series focused on building financial skills!
💲 Budgeting and Savings Basics
addisonlibrary.libcal.com/event/16075406
🏠️ Buying a Home: The Basics
addisonlibrary.libcal.com/event/16075416
💰️ Retirement Reality
addisonlibrary.libcal.com/event/16075424
Did you know that library e-books don't get purchased the same way as print books?
Illinois House Bill 5236 would give libraries the ability to negotiate fair terms for digital materials.
Visit our blog to read more and see how you can support Illinois libraries: addisonlibrary.org/HB5236
Summer is coming up quick and seasonal jobs are starting to get filled! For a teen, looking for your first job can be very intimidating and overwhelming.
We've got step-by-step tips to help get you through it: www.addisonlibrary.org/news/job-sea...
Do you have questions or concerns about your child’s development or want to know more about where they are developmentally? Join us for a free screening with APPLE! Children ages 2 months–2 years are eligible to be screened.
🔗 Register: addisonlibrary.libcal.com/event/16241840
Lucky us! 🍀 Our St. Patrick’s Day Dance Party last week brought so much festive fun and joy to the library. Thanks to all the little ones (and grown-ups!) for dancing and celebrating with us!
Spring Break plans? Whether you’re traveling or staying home, take the library with you!
✔ A portable DVD player for on-the-go entertainment
✔ Mobile hotspots to keep you connected
✔ A Blu-ray/DVD player for movie nights
Check them out with your APL card: addisonlibrary.org/library-of-things
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