Due to building project construction, our 2nd floor study rooms S21-26 will be unavailable starting Monday, July 28. We know how important study spaces are to our community. Renovated study rooms are expected to reopen in November 2025. addisonlibrary.org/news/2nd-floor…

✨ We loved our first-ever Book Bedazzling event! Huge thanks to everyone who came to hang out, craft, and add some sparkle to their reads. 💎📚 Can't wait to do it again!

Make learning to code your summer goal! Fiero Code makes it easy to dive into coding with step-by-step lessons, hands-on projects, and fun challenges. Explore 13+ programming languages like Python, HTML, and Code Blocks—all at your own pace. Start today: addisonlibrary.org/fiero

📣 The library will be closed on Friday, August 8 for Staff Development Day. Visit us online anytime at addisonlibrary.org. La biblioteca estará cerrada el viernes, 8 de agosto por día de capacitación del personal. Visite la biblioteca en línea en addisonlibrary.org.

💰 Have questions about money, banking, or budgeting? Stop by and chat with a financial expert from the People's Resource Center! They'll be here to answer your questions and connect you with free tools and resources. 🗓 Thursday, July 31 from 10:30 AM–1:30 PM

Looking for something you can’t find in our library or in the catalog? 🔎 We may be able to get it for you through interlibrary loan! Start your request at: addisonlibrary.org/order-items

Farmwood Park, you were amazing! We loved meeting our neighbors (and furry friends! 🐾) during our first visit there with the book bike. Can’t wait to come back! See all of our upcoming park visits at addisonlibrary.org/community

From meditation on the lawn to sensory art for little ones, there’s an event for everyone this week! Register at addisonlibrary.org/events or call 630.543.3617.

Here’s a behind-the-scenes peek at the demolition of our staircase! 🚧 Our new staircase will be relocated to the northeast corner of the building, in the space where the café used to be. Curious about what’s coming? Check out the renderings at: addisonlibrary.org/renovation

1,000 books? You’ve got this! 🙌 Join our self-paced 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program to build early literacy skills and start a lifelong love of reading. Sign up in person at the Children’s Services desk! 📖 addisonlibrary.org/1000-books

At STEAM Tales yesterday, we read "The Gingerbread Cowboy" by Janet Squires, and then our young engineers helped gingerbread friends make it safely across the “river”—with some seriously clever designs! 💡

The library will be closed on Wednesday, August 13 due to construction. From 9:00 AM–3:00 PM, we will be offering limited services outside in front of the library. Read more at addisonlibrary.org/news/library-c…

Join us this Friday at the library for a drop-in session of Genealogy Club with volunteers from the Martha Ibbetson DAR Chapter, who will provide personalized assistance with your family research.

Reminder: We're closed today due to construction. We will be offering limited services outside in front of the library from 9:00 AM–3:00 PM.

In our ✨orange✨ era... 🫶

Yesterday, our Automated Materials Handler (AMH) was taken apart & hauled away! This machine checks in & sorts your materials when you return them. We’re still accepting returns! Bring your items inside to the Guest Services desk, or use our temporary outdoor book drop.

Our main entrance is closed for construction! 🚧 Starting today, please use the temporary entrance at the front right of the building. We’re open and excited to see you! Stay up-to-date with renovation updates at addisonlibrary.org/renovation.

Big thanks to the Martha Ibbetson Chapter of the DAR in Elmhurst for joining our Genealogy Club today! Their volunteers helped patrons start family trees, answered research questions, and uncovered amazing family stories.

Curious about food and traditions from other cultures? 🌎✨ Come taste the world with us at the library! For kids/families: Thurs., Aug. 21 at 6:00 PM Register: addisonlibrary.libcal.com/event/14681101 For teens: Tues., Aug. 26 at 4:30 PM Drop in—no registration required!

The new season of Illinois Libraries Present is here! 🎉 Join us for a nostalgic, hour-long conversation with Emmy-nominated actor Steve Burns, best known as ‘Steve’ from the beloved Nickelodeon show Blue’s Clues. 📅 Tues., Sept. 16 🕒 7:00 PM on Zoom addisonlibrary.libcal.com/event/15018892