Addison Public Library

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Want to learn Spanish in the new year? Level 1 begins in January! Check our website later this fall for upcoming dates and registration details, and start building your Spanish skills with us.

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Congratulations to everyone who completed Learn Spanish with the Language Labs: Level 3! 🎉 This dedicated group has spent much of the year building their Spanish skills, with many participants returning for three rounds of classes. ¡Felicidades!

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Thank you, Friends, for everything you do! 💙

Interested in getting involved? Friends meetings are held at the library, usually on the third Wednesday of every other month at 6:00 PM. The next meeting is Weds., Nov. 18.

Learn more at https://t.co/5SHDsOk54i.

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It’s National Friends of Libraries Week!

We’re celebrating the Friends of the Addison Public Library and all they do to support our library and community. Their volunteer work and fundraising help support library programs, provide free books, fund scholarships, and so much more.

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Good morning from a foggy Addison Public Library. ☁️

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This presentation explores tensions between the country’s Sinhalese and Tamil communities and provides context for the book Brotherless Night by V.V. Ganeshananthan.

The recording will be available through November 18, 2026.

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New on our YouTube channel! ▶️ https://t.co/NxHl5NszAM

Maria Ritzema, PhD, Professor of History at College of DuPage, looks at the historical factors that shaped Sri Lanka’s transition from British rule to independence — and eventually led to nearly 30 years of civil war.

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Sooooo, we bedazzled some library cards... 😍

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At Oktoberfest and other Bavarian folk festivals, these personalized clothespins, known as "Glubbal" or "Glupperl," are often worn on traditional clothing like Dirndls and Lederhosen as name tags, favors, or fun accessories.

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Brooke used the laser engraver in Sam’s Lab to create custom clothespins and a cutting board for her at-home Oktoberfest celebration!

Have a project of your own in mind? Explore the tools and equipment available in Sam’s Lab at https://t.co/e62MBKGe0p.

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Everyday play helps children develop early literacy skills, build their vocabulary, and use their imagination!

Read simple ways to turn play into learning opportunities the next time you visit our Youth Services play area: https://t.co/bvIiFQugId

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The Perks & Possibilities Café is open for the school year! ☕ Monday-Friday from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM

Stop by the lobby for coffee and snacks, served by students in the District 88 Transition Program!

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Join us on Thursday, October 15 at 7:00 PM for Great Graves, a lecture by John Kokoris about notable graves and monuments in Illinois. The program is co-sponsored by the Addison Historical Society.

Register at https://t.co/iDaa7YTlBd or call 630.458.3320.

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Spooky season has arrived in Sam’s Lab! 🎃

We’ve got some *spooktacular* creations on display, made with the equipment you can use in Sam’s Lab.

Feeling inspired? 👻 Visit https://t.co/e62MBKGe0p or call us at 630.458.3353.

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Join us Saturday, October 10 at 10:00 AM for a program with RN Sharon Bowers on navigating grief, finding support, and caring for yourself. We'll end the event with a special rose ceremony to honor your loved one.🌹

📅 Register: https://t.co/PCPQxqXYO6

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Your library card can take you places!

With Museum Adventure Pass and Explore More Illinois, Addison Public Library cardholders can get free or discounted admission to participating museums, gardens, zoos, and other local attractions.

Get started at https://t.co/fWy3F9D4jZ.

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We welcomed 301 new library cardholders last month — the most we've signed up in a single month since September 2022! 🎉

Missed Library Card Sign-Up Month? No worries! We celebrate year-round. 🙂 Sign up at https://t.co/LdWQhwwii1

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Dine in or take out at Franky’s Red Hots on Wednesday, October 7 from 10:30 AM-11:00 PM for a fundraiser supporting the Friends of the Addison Public Library!

Franky’s will donate 15% of your purchase to the Friends, just mention “Friends of the Addison Library” when ordering!

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Games, crafts, mysteries, and more!

There’s plenty coming up this week and next. Ready for a game night? Want to try something crafty? In the mood to solve a mystery? Find something that catches your interest and join us!

Register at https://t.co/eHfPVD7tFG

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Sam's Lab is open Tuesday, September 29 from 10:00-6:00 and Wednesday, September 30 from 1:00-8:00.

Don't have an Addison Public Library card yet? Sign up today at the Guest Services desk! #LibraryCardSignUpMonth

Project file from MakerWorld: https://t.co/T7XC3KgLzB

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Show your Addison Public Library card in Sam's Lab this Tuesday and Wednesday and make a laser-engraved photo frame! The song name on the frame can be customized to make it your own. A print photo is not included. Limit 1 per Addison Public Library card.