Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the traditions, stories, and connections that bring families and communities together. This year, the Aurora Public Library District (APLD) invites you to a vibrant lineup of programs at the Santori Library filled with music, creativity, culture, and fun for all ages. The
Last Friday, the Aurora Public Library District was closed for Staff Development Day, an annual event where staff take the day to learn, connect, and have a little fun. With more than 160 employees working across three locations and a bookmobile, our staff bring a wide range of expertise to
At the Aurora Public Library District, an average of 120 people become new cardholders each week. Behind each new registration is someone discovering a favorite author, researching a project, applying for a job, or learning a new skill. This month, APLD and libraries across the country are celebrating Library Card
Elections can bring a lot of questions: Am I registered to vote? Where is my polling place? How do I research candidates? Answering these questions and navigating the endless amount of information online can be daunting, but the Aurora Public Library District is here to help! Through our Voter Resources
If you’ve ever watched a preschooler turn a cardboard box into a spaceship, listen to the same song 17 times in a row, or host a tea party for their stuffed animals, you’ve seen something magical in action: learning through play! At the Aurora Public Library District (APLD), we celebrate
Ever spend 20 minutes scrolling through streaming services only to decide there’s nothing new to watch? Us too. That’s why the Aurora Public Library District is excited to introduce Kanopy, the newest addition to our digital collection family. Kanopy is more than just another place to watch movies. It’s an
The first clues are subtle: A few more questions about costume design, increased activity around the graphic novels, and more visitors searching for Pokémon books, tabletop roleplaying games, and video games. Before we know it, hundreds of artists, gamers, and cosplayers will descend upon the Aurora Public Library District for
It’s that time of year when many parents, including myself, start to feel the weight of back-to-school season. Every day brings another task: buy supplies, find activities, schedule haircuts, all while trying not to get buried under stress! Luckily, the Aurora Public Library District is ready to make that transition
August is right around the corner, bringing one of Aurora’s favorite summer traditions: National Night Out (NNA). National Night Out is all about building connections, and that’s exactly why the Aurora Public Library District will once again be out in neighborhoods across our community. Through conversations, giveaways, and library card
Maybe it’s a piece of jewelry that belonged to a grandparent or a painting that’s hung on the same wall for decades. You don’t know much about it, but it’s been in the family for years and you’ve always been curious. Now is your chance to learn more! At the
If your child struggles with reading, they’re not alone. Dyslexia affects about 15% (or 1.24 billion) of people worldwide, and experts estimate that many struggling readers go undiagnosed. The good news? Early intervention can make a huge difference in helping children build confidence and strengthen their reading skills. To help
Books have the power to connect us and expand our ways of thinking. But for an up-and-coming author, one of the biggest challenges is getting their book into the hands of your intended audience. Sunday, July 19, the Aurora Public Library District is helping aspiring authors with our first ever
Got something broken that you’ve been meaning to fix but haven’t quite gotten around to it? “You are not alone,” says the broken toaster oven in my basement. Good news! The Aurora Public Library District’s monthly Repair Cafe is here to help you tighten the screws on that to-do list.
The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) is always looking for new ways to connect, learn, and inspire creativity within our community. One way we’re doing this is with the launch of our new Maker In Residence program, which brings artists into the library to lead programs, share their work, and
Something special is arriving at the Aurora Public Library District this summer, and it’s designed to get visitors of all ages asking questions! In partnership with DuPage Children’s Museum, we are proud to welcome a traveling version of one of the museum’s most beloved exhibits: The Questioneers: Read. Question. Think.
In Aurora, there are many stories waiting to be heard—stories of family traditions, individuals’ hard work, and neighborhoods building a community. The Aurora Public Library District is working on something special to preserve these stories by collecting Latino oral histories. This grant-funded project invites community members to share their life
By Cailín Cullen Do you know a Changemaker? These are people who care deeply about their community and put in the work year after year in service of a cause or organization at the local level. The Aurora Public Library District is curating a new Community Voices exhibit that will
The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) Aurora Community Walk will be from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 13 at Waubonsie Lake Trail, 555 S. Eola Road, Aurora. The Community Walk will be an opportunity to gather with family and friends and meet new neighbors while supporting the library
My mother is 83 years old, has had three hip replacement surgeries, suffers from arthritis in her knee, and uses a walker to get around. She often declines going places with me because it’s too hard on her body or too much work. This is an unfortunate reality for so
Libraries have long been centers of learning and connection, and now they are also spaces where families can explore what it means to be healthy! As May marks Mental Health Awareness Month, it’s the perfect time to reflect on how the Aurora Public Library District can nurture not only children’s
