BEE-Kind Drop-In Craft

It’s summertime and all our insect pollinators are busy helping our flowers bloom, and our food grow! Fly over this weekend and make a BEE-kind craft with your child in the Children’s Services department to show how much you appreciate bees’ labor in nature. Crafts avai......More

It’s summertime and all our insect pollinators are busy helping our flowers bloom, and our food grow! Fly over this weekend and make a BEE-kind craft with your child in the Children’s Services department to show how much you appreciate bees’ labor in nature. Crafts available while supplies last.

Children's Services Department

Trail Tales

Trail Tales returns this summer! Our first Trail Tale is The Little Green Donkey by Anuska Allepuz. Thank you to the Addison Park District for partnering with us on this annual program!June 1-July 5 at Cherokee Park, S Michigan Ave

Off-site

Trail Tales

Trail Tales returns this summer! Our first Trail Tale is The Little Green Donkey by Anuska Allepuz. Thank you to the Addison Park District for partnering with us on this annual program!June 1-July 5 at Cherokee Park, S Michigan Ave

Off-site

Discovery Babies & Toddlers

Join us for stories, songs, and action rhymes, and discover friends and fun! Geared toward ages birth-2 years old and their caregivers but all ages welcome. Please register for each session separately.

P11 (Child Prog. Rm.)

Free Summer Lunch/ Almuerzo Gratis

Join us for lunch every weekday! Meals are available to any child age 18 and under. Provided by the Northern Illinois Food Bank. ¡Únete a nosotros para el almuerzo gratis cada día de la semana! Los almuerzos están disponibles para todos los niños de 18 años o menos. Pro......More

Join us for lunch every weekday! Meals are available to any child age 18 and under. Provided by the Northern Illinois Food Bank. ¡Únete a nosotros para el almuerzo gratis cada día de la semana! Los almuerzos están disponibles para todos los niños de 18 años o menos. Proporcionado por el Banco de Comida Northern Illinois.

P10 (Large Meeting Room)

Maker Mondays

We’ll provide all the materials and tools for you to build, design, explore, and make something to take home.

P10 (Large Meeting Room)

English Conversation Group with Literacy DuPage (Online)

This English Conversation Group is led by Literacy DuPage via Zoom. It is opened to all! Please register to receive the Zoom link.If you need assistance please email [email protected]. or call 630-458-3320. Este grupo de conversación en inglés está diri......More

This English Conversation Group is led by Literacy DuPage via Zoom. It is opened to all! Please register to receive the Zoom link.If you need assistance please email [email protected]. or call 630-458-3320. Este grupo de conversación en inglés está dirigido por Literacy DuPage a través de Zoom. ¡Está abierto para todos! Por favor regístrese para recibir el enlace de Zoom.Si necesita ayuda por favor envíe un correo electrónico a [email protected]. o llame al 630-458-3320.

Tell Me a Cuento/Dime un story

Enjoy drop-in stories and crafts in the Children’s Services Department and learn some new words in Spanish!

Children's Services Department

Spanish Conversation Group

Have fun and make new friends as you practice your Spanish skills! All levels welcome. ¡Diviértese y haga nuevos amigos mientras practica su español! Todos los niveles son bienvenidos.

P10 (Large Meeting Room)

Trail Tales

Trail Tales returns this summer! Our first Trail Tale is The Little Green Donkey by Anuska Allepuz. Thank you to the Addison Park District for partnering with us on this annual program!June 1-July 5 at Cherokee Park, S Michigan Ave

Off-site

English Reading Circle

Build your vocabulary, pronunciation, & reading skills in a small group setting.No registration required.This event will be held off-site at Addison Fire District Station 71 located on 10 Addison Road. Mejore su vocabulario, pronunciación y habilidades de lectura en gru......More

Build your vocabulary, pronunciation, & reading skills in a small group setting.No registration required.This event will be held off-site at Addison Fire District Station 71 located on 10 Addison Road. Mejore su vocabulario, pronunciación y habilidades de lectura en grupos pequeños.No es necesario inscribirse.Este evento se llevará a cabo en la Estación 71 del Distrito de Bomberos de Addison ubicada en 10 Addison Road.

Off-site: Fire Department (Addison Rd)

Free Summer Lunch/ Almuerzo Gratis

Join us for lunch every weekday! Meals are available to any child age 18 and under. Provided by the Northern Illinois Food Bank. ¡Únete a nosotros para el almuerzo gratis cada día de la semana! Los almuerzos están disponibles para todos los niños de 18 años o menos. Pro......More

Join us for lunch every weekday! Meals are available to any child age 18 and under. Provided by the Northern Illinois Food Bank. ¡Únete a nosotros para el almuerzo gratis cada día de la semana! Los almuerzos están disponibles para todos los niños de 18 años o menos. Proporcionado por el Banco de Comida Northern Illinois.

P10 (Large Meeting Room)

Activity Corner/Rincón de actividades

Join us after lunch for crafts, STEAM projects, LEGOs, board games, and more! Drop-in; all ages welcome. ¡Únete a nosotros después del almuerzo para hacer manualidades, proyectos STEAM, LEGO, juegos de mesa y más! No necesitas inscribirte; todas las edades son bienvenid......More

Join us after lunch for crafts, STEAM projects, LEGOs, board games, and more! Drop-in; all ages welcome. ¡Únete a nosotros después del almuerzo para hacer manualidades, proyectos STEAM, LEGO, juegos de mesa y más! No necesitas inscribirte; todas las edades son bienvenidas.

Children's Services Department

Teen Fashion Workshop

Whether you’re dreaming of crop tops or gowns, we’ll provide all the materials for you to bring your designs to life. Projects will require little to no sewing experience.

P10 (Large Meeting Room)

STEAM at the Park

Join the Addison Public Library at the park for a STEAM activity! We'll use the power of the sun and leaves from the park to create "sun prints." Location: Byron Park

Off-site

Jump Start to Kindergarten!

Learn all about the kindergarten experience with fun activities that promote the development of literacy, math, and, art as well as social and fine-motor skills! This program is limited to 10 children total, and is geared towards ages 4-5.

P11 (Child Prog. Rm.)

Trail Tales

Trail Tales returns this summer! Our first Trail Tale is The Little Green Donkey by Anuska Allepuz. Thank you to the Addison Park District for partnering with us on this annual program!June 1-July 5 at Cherokee Park, S Michigan Ave

Off-site

Get Your Local Business on Google Search and Maps

Help customers find your business easily online! Learn how to create and manage a Google Business Profile so your business shows up on Google Search and Maps.

Free Summer Lunch/ Almuerzo Gratis

Join us for lunch every weekday! Meals are available to any child age 18 and under. Provided by the Northern Illinois Food Bank. ¡Únete a nosotros para el almuerzo gratis cada día de la semana! Los almuerzos están disponibles para todos los niños de 18 años o menos. Pro......More

Join us for lunch every weekday! Meals are available to any child age 18 and under. Provided by the Northern Illinois Food Bank. ¡Únete a nosotros para el almuerzo gratis cada día de la semana! Los almuerzos están disponibles para todos los niños de 18 años o menos. Proporcionado por el Banco de Comida Northern Illinois.

P10 (Large Meeting Room)

Activity Corner/Rincón de actividades

Join us after lunch for crafts, STEAM projects, LEGOs, board games, and more! Drop-in; all ages welcome. ¡Únete a nosotros después del almuerzo para hacer manualidades, proyectos STEAM, LEGO, juegos de mesa y más! No necesitas inscribirte; todas las edades son bienvenid......More

Join us after lunch for crafts, STEAM projects, LEGOs, board games, and more! Drop-in; all ages welcome. ¡Únete a nosotros después del almuerzo para hacer manualidades, proyectos STEAM, LEGO, juegos de mesa y más! No necesitas inscribirte; todas las edades son bienvenidas.

Children's Services Department

Teen Fashion Workshop

Whether you’re dreaming of crop tops or gowns, we’ll provide all the materials for you to bring your designs to life. Projects will require little to no sewing experience.

P10 (Large Meeting Room)

Midweek Macabre

Join other amateur filmmakers as we write, shoot, and edit our own horror shorts.

STEAM Tales

This new program combines STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art or Math) and stories all in one! We'll read a fairytale or twisted tale together, then build or create something based on that story.

P11 (Child Prog. Rm.)

Library in the Parks/Biblioteca en los Parques

Join us at Panther Park this summer and visit the Rolling Reader book bike! You will be able to register for a library card, get a free book, read in the park, and participate in fun activities. ¡Únase con nosotros en Panther Park este verano y visite la bicicleta de li......More

Join us at Panther Park this summer and visit the Rolling Reader book bike! You will be able to register for a library card, get a free book, read in the park, and participate in fun activities. ¡Únase con nosotros en Panther Park este verano y visite la bicicleta de libros, el Lector Rodante! Podrá registrarse para obtener una tarjeta de la biblioteca, recibir un libro, leer en el parque, y participar en actividades divertidas.

Off-site

Adopt a Mystery Pet

Let your imagination lead the way to bring your new pet to life! We’ll have rocks, pipe cleaners, and other supplies to make your new pet.

P11 (Child Prog. Rm.)

English Conversation Group / Grupo de conversación

Have fun and make new friends as you improve your English skills! We have a new activity each week to target speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in English.This event will be held off site at Indian Trail Jr. High located at 222 John F Kennedy Dr, Addison, ......More

Have fun and make new friends as you improve your English skills! We have a new activity each week to target speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in English.This event will be held off site at Indian Trail Jr. High located at 222 John F Kennedy Dr, Addison, IL 60101. Enter through door 8 and turn right to find room R103. You can park in the parking lot in the back of the building near door 8. ¡Diviértase mientras práctica sus habilidades de conversación en inglés! Cada semana tendremos una actividad diferente para practicar el inglés.Este evento se llevará a cabo en Indian Trail Jr. High ubicada en 222 John F Kennedy Dr, Addison, IL 60101. Entre por la puerta 8 y gire a la derecha para encontrar el salón R103. Se puede estacionar en el estacionamiento en la parte trasera del edificio cerca de la puerta 8.

Trail Tales

Trail Tales returns this summer! Our first Trail Tale is The Little Green Donkey by Anuska Allepuz. Thank you to the Addison Park District for partnering with us on this annual program!June 1-July 5 at Cherokee Park, S Michigan Ave

Off-site

Birth to 3 Jamboree

Stories, songs & more! Geared toward ages birth-3 years old and their caregivers but all ages welcome. Limit 10 participants; please register for each session separately.

P11 (Child Prog. Rm.)

Chair Yoga

Certified yoga instructor Marti Lahood will guide you through one of the gentlest forms of yoga.This program will be held outside on the library's west lawn. May sessions will be cancelled in the case of inclement weather, June sessions will move inside the library.

Outdoors (West Lawn)

Birth to 3 Jamboree

Stories, songs & more! Geared toward ages birth-3 years old and their caregivers but all ages welcome. Limit 10 participants; please register for each session separately.

P11 (Child Prog. Rm.)

Free Summer Lunch/ Almuerzo Gratis

Join us for lunch every weekday! Meals are available to any child age 18 and under. Provided by the Northern Illinois Food Bank. ¡Únete a nosotros para el almuerzo gratis cada día de la semana! Los almuerzos están disponibles para todos los niños de 18 años o menos. Pro......More

Join us for lunch every weekday! Meals are available to any child age 18 and under. Provided by the Northern Illinois Food Bank. ¡Únete a nosotros para el almuerzo gratis cada día de la semana! Los almuerzos están disponibles para todos los niños de 18 años o menos. Proporcionado por el Banco de Comida Northern Illinois.

P10 (Large Meeting Room)

Activity Corner/Rincón de actividades

Join us after lunch for crafts, STEAM projects, LEGOs, board games, and more! Drop-in; all ages welcome. ¡Únete a nosotros después del almuerzo para hacer manualidades, proyectos STEAM, LEGO, juegos de mesa y más! No necesitas inscribirte; todas las edades son bienvenid......More

Join us after lunch for crafts, STEAM projects, LEGOs, board games, and more! Drop-in; all ages welcome. ¡Únete a nosotros después del almuerzo para hacer manualidades, proyectos STEAM, LEGO, juegos de mesa y más! No necesitas inscribirte; todas las edades son bienvenidas.

Children's Services Department

Teen Fashion Workshop

Whether you’re dreaming of crop tops or gowns, we’ll provide all the materials for you to bring your designs to life. Projects will require little to no sewing experience.

P10 (Large Meeting Room)

ELL Books & Bites

Are you an English learner that enjoys reading? Join us in reading The Switch: A Novel by Beth O'Leary. Register to get your free copy of the book to keep! We'll read on our own and together, then discuss over dinner. It's a fun and safe environment to practice your En......More

Are you an English learner that enjoys reading? Join us in reading The Switch: A Novel by Beth O'Leary. Register to get your free copy of the book to keep! We'll read on our own and together, then discuss over dinner. It's a fun and safe environment to practice your English reading and comprehension skills! Registration is required.This event will be held off-site at Aurelio's Pizza 1445 W. Lake St. Addison, IL¿Esta aprendiendo inglés y le gusta leer? Únase a nosotros en la lectura de The Switch: Una novela de Beth O'Leary. Regístrese para obtener una copia gratuita del libro. Leeremos por nuestra cuenta y juntos, y luego discutiremos durante la cena. Es un entorno divertido y seguro para practicar sus habilidades de lectura y comprensión en inglés. Es necesario inscribirse.Este evento se llevará a cabo en Aurelio's Pizza 1445 W. Lake St. Addison, IL

Off-Site: Aurelio's Pizza

Trail Tales

Trail Tales returns this summer! Our first Trail Tale is The Little Green Donkey by Anuska Allepuz. Thank you to the Addison Park District for partnering with us on this annual program!June 1-July 5 at Cherokee Park, S Michigan Ave

Off-site

RESCHEDULED: Roaming Resources: Meet the Library on the Go

Rescheduled for Fri., June 27. We’re taking the library on the road! Look for our pop-up services around Addison, where a library staff member will be available to assist with job searches, resumes, tech help, or accessing library services. Whether you need answers, res......More

Rescheduled for Fri., June 27. We’re taking the library on the road! Look for our pop-up services around Addison, where a library staff member will be available to assist with job searches, resumes, tech help, or accessing library services. Whether you need answers, resources, or personalized support, we’re here to help!Join us at Lake Manor Park, 400 W. Lake Park

Off-site

Free Summer Lunch/ Almuerzo Gratis

Join us for lunch every weekday! Meals are available to any child age 18 and under. Provided by the Northern Illinois Food Bank. ¡Únete a nosotros para el almuerzo gratis cada día de la semana! Los almuerzos están disponibles para todos los niños de 18 años o menos. Pro......More

Join us for lunch every weekday! Meals are available to any child age 18 and under. Provided by the Northern Illinois Food Bank. ¡Únete a nosotros para el almuerzo gratis cada día de la semana! Los almuerzos están disponibles para todos los niños de 18 años o menos. Proporcionado por el Banco de Comida Northern Illinois.

P10 (Large Meeting Room)

Let's Play Fridays

Come play video games, tabletop games, and card games with new friends.

P10 (Large Meeting Room)

Trail Tales

Trail Tales returns this summer! Our first Trail Tale is The Little Green Donkey by Anuska Allepuz. Thank you to the Addison Park District for partnering with us on this annual program!June 1-July 5 at Cherokee Park, S Michigan Ave

Off-site

Jellyfish Craft

Join us in the Children’s Services department to make a jellyfish craft! All supplies included.

Children's Services Department

Trail Tales

Trail Tales returns this summer! Our first Trail Tale is The Little Green Donkey by Anuska Allepuz. Thank you to the Addison Park District for partnering with us on this annual program!June 1-July 5 at Cherokee Park, S Michigan Ave

Off-site

Trail Tales

Trail Tales returns this summer! Our first Trail Tale is The Little Green Donkey by Anuska Allepuz. Thank you to the Addison Park District for partnering with us on this annual program!June 1-July 5 at Cherokee Park, S Michigan Ave

Off-site

Discovery Babies & Toddlers

Join us for stories, songs, and action rhymes, and discover friends and fun! Geared toward ages birth-2 years old and their caregivers but all ages welcome. Please register for each session separately.

P11 (Child Prog. Rm.)

Free Summer Lunch/ Almuerzo Gratis

Join us for lunch every weekday! Meals are available to any child age 18 and under. Provided by the Northern Illinois Food Bank. ¡Únete a nosotros para el almuerzo gratis cada día de la semana! Los almuerzos están disponibles para todos los niños de 18 años o menos. Pro......More

Join us for lunch every weekday! Meals are available to any child age 18 and under. Provided by the Northern Illinois Food Bank. ¡Únete a nosotros para el almuerzo gratis cada día de la semana! Los almuerzos están disponibles para todos los niños de 18 años o menos. Proporcionado por el Banco de Comida Northern Illinois.

P10 (Large Meeting Room)

Maker Mondays

We’ll provide all the materials and tools for you to build, design, explore, and make something to take home.

P10 (Large Meeting Room)

English Conversation Group with Literacy DuPage (Online)

This English Conversation Group is led by Literacy DuPage via Zoom. It is opened to all! Please register to receive the Zoom link.If you need assistance please email [email protected]. or call 630-458-3320. Este grupo de conversación en inglés está diri......More

This English Conversation Group is led by Literacy DuPage via Zoom. It is opened to all! Please register to receive the Zoom link.If you need assistance please email [email protected]. or call 630-458-3320. Este grupo de conversación en inglés está dirigido por Literacy DuPage a través de Zoom. ¡Está abierto para todos! Por favor regístrese para recibir el enlace de Zoom.Si necesita ayuda por favor envíe un correo electrónico a [email protected]. o llame al 630-458-3320.

Trail Tales

Trail Tales returns this summer! Our first Trail Tale is The Little Green Donkey by Anuska Allepuz. Thank you to the Addison Park District for partnering with us on this annual program!June 1-July 5 at Cherokee Park, S Michigan Ave

Off-site

Free Summer Lunch/ Almuerzo Gratis

Join us for lunch every weekday! Meals are available to any child age 18 and under. Provided by the Northern Illinois Food Bank. ¡Únete a nosotros para el almuerzo gratis cada día de la semana! Los almuerzos están disponibles para todos los niños de 18 años o menos. Pro......More

Join us for lunch every weekday! Meals are available to any child age 18 and under. Provided by the Northern Illinois Food Bank. ¡Únete a nosotros para el almuerzo gratis cada día de la semana! Los almuerzos están disponibles para todos los niños de 18 años o menos. Proporcionado por el Banco de Comida Northern Illinois.

P10 (Large Meeting Room)

Teen Tech Deck Workshop

Practice your flips on our equipment, design your own skate park, and play on other kids’ designs.

P10 (Large Meeting Room)

Trail Tales

Trail Tales returns this summer! Our first Trail Tale is The Little Green Donkey by Anuska Allepuz. Thank you to the Addison Park District for partnering with us on this annual program!June 1-July 5 at Cherokee Park, S Michigan Ave

Off-site

Free Summer Lunch/ Almuerzo Gratis

Join us for lunch every weekday! Meals are available to any child age 18 and under. Provided by the Northern Illinois Food Bank. ¡Únete a nosotros para el almuerzo gratis cada día de la semana! Los almuerzos están disponibles para todos los niños de 18 años o menos. Pro......More

Join us for lunch every weekday! Meals are available to any child age 18 and under. Provided by the Northern Illinois Food Bank. ¡Únete a nosotros para el almuerzo gratis cada día de la semana! Los almuerzos están disponibles para todos los niños de 18 años o menos. Proporcionado por el Banco de Comida Northern Illinois.

P10 (Large Meeting Room)

Teen Tech Deck Workshop

Practice your flips on our equipment, design your own skate park, and play on other kids’ designs.

P10 (Large Meeting Room)

Dungeons & Dragons & Teens

Join the Teen Department as we kick off a D&D adventure! Create a character, roll some dice, and work together to navigate a fantasy world. No experience necessary!

S10 - cap. 8