Articles filed under Addison Public Library
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Building an international community: Library volunteer shares his experience with English Language Learning Groups
Jun 25, 2022 12:06 AM - When Allen Polich first moved to Addison in the fall of 2020, he didn't expect he'd become a regular visitor to the Addison Public Library. But after receiving the library's newsletter and spotting an intriguing volunteer opportunity, everything changed. -
Addison Public Library offers memory kits for families affected by Alzheimer'sMay 3, 2022 11:55 AM - With the increase in people affected by Alzheimer's and other memory-related conditions, Addison Public Library patrons can check out interactive kits, called Memory Kits, to help their loved ones stimulate their minds in a fun and engaging way.
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Teens can get library cards more easily, check out more from Addison Public Library
Feb 28, 2022 5:19 PM - The Addison Public Library board voted on Tuesday, Feb. 15 to update a circulation policy allowing middle school and high school students to get a teen restricted library card without a parent or guardian present. -
Addison Public Library offers special online workshops for jobseekers in February and March
Feb 15, 2022 12:56 PM - After winning a grant from the Illinois State Library in 2021, the Addison Public Library will use the grant to bring back its Getting Addison Back to Work program, a series of free workshops for job seekers. -
Six libraries hosting 'Neighbors Together' to promote Literacy DuPage's tutoring program
Jan 28, 2022 11:42 AM - Six public libraries in DuPage County are collaborating on a one-community, two-book program series called "Neighbors Together" to promote Literacy DuPage's one-to-one English language tutoring program in attracting learners and tutors and to highlight the diversity of the county. -
Addison author wins 2nd place in inaugural Spanish language author competition
Dec 14, 2021 6:17 PM - Between completing the 2019 Chicago Marathon, releasing his first book, "The Blue Q: The World As I See It," in October of 2020, translating his published novel into Spanish, and seeing both the English and Spanish versions of his story on shelf at his local library, Addison resident Dennis Avelar has accomplished a lot in just a few years. -
Addison receives RWJF Culture of Health Prize for innovative efforts to create a thriving community
Nov 13, 2021 12:28 AM - Addison is one of 10 winners of the 2020-2021 Culture of Health Prize awarded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The prize honors and elevates communities for working at the forefront of advancing health, opportunity, and equity. -
From frequent reader to Friend of the Library: One Addison resident shares her experience
Oct 11, 2021 3:24 PM - Mary Ann Spina is an avid reader who knows firsthand that the library is more than just a building full of books. "I think the library is one of the best things we have in Addison," Spina said. "Even if you're not a reader, there's so much here, there's such a diversity of options that you'd be hard pressed to find someone who couldn't find anything they wanted." -
Interview with a ghost hunter: Addison resident to share tales of the paranormal at the library
Oct 1, 2021 11:35 PM - On Monday, Oct. 18, Addison resident Tony Szabelski will present "Ghostology and Ghost Hunting in the Chicagoland Area" with fellow paranormal investigator Jack Chavez at the Addison Public Library. -
Books and Beyond: How one family gets the most out of their library card
Sep 27, 2021 5:00 PM - Rosa Biondo recalls going to her local library in Chicago as a child with her mother, who taught herself to read in English and wanted her children to be able to do the same. Now as a parent herself, Biondo has been finding joy in watching her son John, age 8, grow up with the Addison Public Library.
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