Addison Public Library

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: addisonlibrary.org/news/job-searc…

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!

COMING UP QUICK! Join us on March 19 at 7 p.m. for a special program where Rebecca Tulloch will show you what everyday life was like during the early days of the American Revolution, through the eyes of John and Abigail Adams. Reserve your spot here: addisonlibrary.libcal.com/calendar/event…

Spring Break plans? Whether you’re traveling or staying home, take the library with you! ✔ A portable DVD player: on-the-go entertainment ✔ Mobile hotspots: to stay connected ✔ A Blu-ray/DVD player for movie nights Check them out with your APL card: addisonlibrary.org/library-of-thi…

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! 🎉 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!

The library has a free puppet theater available in our lobby! We’ve retired it from use and would love for it to find a new home. Stop by to pick it up! First-come, first-served. No holds.

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 resources from across the web, it’s easy to find a new favorite author, start a research project, or expand your understanding of Black history in America. Read more: addisonlibrary.org/news/learn-abo…

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 Fri., Feb. 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! 💘