Addison Public Library
The mission of the Addison Public Library is to provide informational, cultural, educational and recreational resources and services to the citizens of Addison. The Addison Public Library seeks to accomplish its mission through prudent management and development of its resources and by providing access to a broad range of materials and services to meet the present and future needs of the community it serves. In this effort the Addison Public Library cooperates with other libraries and educational, cultural, community and governmental agencies and institutions.
– Mission of the Addison Public Library
The concept for instituting a much-needed public library in the Village of Addison came to fruition in 1958, thanks to the hard work and dedication of the Kiwanis Club of Addison. A referendum for establishing a tax-supported library was passed by great majority on July 7, 1962, shortly after the Addison Village Board gave permission to remodel two rooms located in the Municipal Building for library use.
The Addison Public Library officially opened on October 15, 1962, and soon joined 10 other local libraries to create the DuPage Library System in April 1966.
As the population of Addison experienced tremendous growth, the library quickly outgrew its facility in the Municipal Building. After a second referendum attempt (and a final approval), construction of the new library structure commenced in August 1967. The completed Addison Public Library opened its doors on October 14, 1968.
After many enhancements over the years, the Addison Public Library has continued to meet the growing educational, recreational and cultural needs of the community. Today, the nearly 27,500-square-foot facility houses an extensive collection of books, movies, music, magazines, newspapers and electronic resources. Complementing the collection is a full range of programming for children through adults. A membership of approximately 24,000 takes advantage of book discussions, reading programs, homework help, storytimes, movie presentations and computer classes—among further programming opportunities.
Location & Contact
4 Friendship Plaza
Addison, IL 60101-2499
Main Telephone: 630-543-3617
Children’s Services: 630-458-3338
Circulation Services: 630-458-3326
Information Services: 630-458-3318
Readers’ Services: 630-458-3320
Teen Services: 630-458-3319
Hours
Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sunday, 1-5 p.m.
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