Addison Public Library

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Meet our newest cardholder! ?? This young reader just got his library card and couldn't wait to show it off to the whole library team!

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our Building Project Open House on Sunday! We had a great time showcasing our upcoming building changes and chatting with you about what's ahead for the library. Thanks for sharing our excitement for our new spaces! To read about the upcoming building project, visit https://lnkd.in/g9FUc_rN.

We’re so excited to introduce our brand new website! ?? addisonlibrary.org Our new design makes it easier to find what you need, from upcoming events and helpful resources to library news and updates. If you’re having any trouble finding information, or if a page you bookmarked in the past isn’t working, please let us know! Our staff is here to help.

Stop by our Open House this Sunday, November 10 from 2:00 to 4:00 to chat with library staff and the Board of Trustees about our exciting building project. View renderings of the new spaces and ask any questions you may have! We’ll have refreshments, activities for the whole family, and fun giveaways. More info: https://lnkd.in/gH5JwsgX

Join us for an introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and text generation tools like ChatGPT. College of DuPage English Professors Jason Snart and Tim Henningsen will provide an overview of large language models, how they populate with data, and how generative AI tools can be used. We'll also see in real time how well—or not— generative AI tools handle some common writing tasks. ? Register: https://lnkd.in/gJMvPRUH

Small Business Saturday starts today! ??? Pick up a Shop Small activity sheet from the library or from our participating businesses. Then head to any of the businesses to look for the corresponding symbol on the Small Business Saturday poster in the front window. For each symbol, you find and draw on your sheet, you will be entered to win a prize! For more information, visit addisonlibrary.org/SBS #smallbusinesssaturday?#shopsmall

It's #NationalFriendsofLibrariesWeek! The Friends of the Addison Public Library make a huge impact through fundraising, advocacy, and volunteering. Whether you find your next read in their ongoing book sale, write a thank you note, or join the Friends, there are so many ways to get involved and show your support! Not a member yet? Become a Friend and help us continue building a vibrant library community. ?? addisonlibrary.org/friends

Knowing where to find reputable sources and how to identify fake articles and images is especially complicated in today’s world. Join us on Oct. 25 at the library to learn strategies for fact-checking and evaluating the trustworthiness of different sources. Plus, discover best practices for sharing news and information online! ?? Register: https://lnkd.in/gvcqhW6V

We celebrated our amazing Illinois Library Association award winners at the 2024 ILA Annual Conference last week in Peoria! Congratulations on your well-deserved recognition! ?? Read more at: https://lnkd.in/gvwMT325