Addison Public Library

Visit our new Lucky Day shelves in the lobby! 🍀 Check out a popular book or movie—no waiting required! 📚 Books: 2-week checkout 🎬 DVDs/Blu-rays: 1-week checkout ⏱️ No renewals Grab one while you can, these don’t stay on the shelf for long!

Interested in sound meditation or sound baths? Join us for a 90-min. sound meditation led by Preston Klik. Experience soothing tones of acoustic instruments and let the vibrations guide you to relaxation. 📆 Sat., June 6 from 2-4 PM 🔗 Register: addisonlibrary.libcal.com/event/15714539

Summer Reading is almost here! 🎉 Sign up, choose your book, and take home your prize right away—a tote, a book, and themed goodies (all yours to keep!). APL cardholders: VIP access Sun., May 31 Everyone: Mon., June 1 See the books at: addisonlibrary.org/summer-reading

No pierda la oportunidad de aprender cómo usar el programa Cricut Design Space para usar nuestras máquinas de corte y así crear todo tipo de calcomanías. Registrarse: addisonlibrary.libcal.com/event/16727077 📷️ Fotos: Ejemplos de diseños para camisetas, bolsas y mucho más.

En el Laboratorio de Sam uno puede ¡deslizar su creatividad! ¡Llámanos o visítanos hoy para registrarse para nuestra primera clase en español, martes, mayo 26 a las 6:30pm!

The library will be closed on Sun., May 24 and Mon., May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. La biblioteca estará cerrada el domingo, 24 de mayo y el lunes, 25 de mayo en conmemoración del Día de los Caídos.

R.F. Kuang’s genre-bending fiction broaches ordinarily serious topics from a satirical and fantastical perspective. Join us as we welcome Kuang for a virtual discussion with Kelly Jensen on Kuang's body of work. 📅 Weds., May 20 🕒 7:00 PM Zoom Register: addisonlibrary.libcal.com/event/16571460

Come explore and learn with us this weekend! We'll read a story and do an art-based project all about a topic in STEM. Drop-in; all ages welcome. ⚛️ Sunday, May 17 | 2:00-2:30 PM | Youth Services Department

Our drive-up window is open! 🎉 Pick up your holds from the staffed window during library hours—no need to call ahead! Returning items? Our drive-up return is available 24/7 to drop off materials.

We have LEGOs for little ones to play with at the tables near the Youth Services desk while you visit. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience! Please call Youth Services at 630.458.3338 with any questions.

There are some finishing touches being made to our new play structure in Youth Services! The play area will be closed May 13-15 while work continues.

Are you graduating from high school or college this year? Come to this workshop in the library’s makerspace, Sam’s Lab, to decorate your graduation cap! 🎓️ Thurs., May 14 from 3:00-5:00 PM Register: addisonlibrary.libcal.com/event/16583751

Congrats to the two newest finishers of our 500 Book Challenge—way to go! 🎉📚 The 500 Book Challenge is for kindergartners through 5th graders. You read what you like, when you like! Learn more at addisonlibrary.org/500-books or visit the Youth Services desk to sign up!

Read, watch, listen — all on Hoopla! 📖 📺️ 🎧️ See what's trending this month: hoopladigital.com/collection/733…

Get your Addison Public Library card online! addisonlibrary.org/get-a-card After you register, you’ll receive an email in about 20 minutes with your barcode so you can start using your card right away. Questions? We’re here to help—stop by, chat with us online, or call 630.543.3617.

Thinking about starting a business in Illinois? We’ve got a great place to begin! Our Build a Business Binder is packed with local resources, answers to common questions, and connections to entrepreneur support across DuPage County. Stop by the 2nd floor to take a look!

The May/June edition of our newsletter is here! Pick up a copy at the library or read it online at addisonlibrary.org/newsletter.

Free with your library card… Comics Plus®! Browse thousands of comics, graphic novels, and manga for all ages with no holds or waitlists. 💥 addisonlibrary.org/download And don’t miss Free Comic Book Day this Saturday, May 2 from 1–3 PM—stop by and grab a free comic!

You're invited to join us on Sunday, May 31 to celebrate the grand reopening of your library and brand new makerspace, Sam’s Lab! 🎉 It's also the kickoff of Summer Reading! View the schedule of events at: addisonlibrary.org/grand-reopening

Introducing Spice Club! Starting May 1 at 9 AM, pick up a free spice kit (while supplies last) at the 2nd floor desk. Each kit is yours to keep and includes a spice blend, recipe, and book recommendations. May’s feature: Old Bay!