Tag: Aurora Public Library District

Aurora Public Library District will celebrate Aurora Pride Month in June

It’s almost Pride month! Participants can celebrate the Aurora LGBTQ+ community with the Aurora Public Library District (APLD) at the Santori Library in the Parker Garden, Friday, June 4. It will be a part of a special First Fridays: We can celebrate Pride Month! Registration is not required! The event...

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Digital marketing on social media Aurora Public Library District focus May 27

In the virtual world of the pandemic, digital marketing is more important than ever. At the Aurora Public Library District (APLD), we’ve shifted much of our marketing efforts to social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram over the past year with much success. If you’d like to grow your...

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Home Buying information session on Zoom May 20

Are you considering buying a house, but need more guidance? The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 20 will provide a Home Buying information session. Viewers can learn about the pros and cons of owning a home, the application process, loans, how to get the best...

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Back on the bike to ride Aurora Public library District Zoom event May 13

As the weather is warming up in Aurora, it’s the perfect time to Get Back on Your Bike! The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 13 will hold a virtual bicycling tip and information session with Ride Illinois. The program will address subjects such as the...

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Spring Birds by Kane County Audubon May 11 on Zoom

The Aurora Public Library District (APLD will be host to Kane County Audubon members Kathy and Bob Andrini to present their Spring Birds program at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 11. This program will be held virtually through Zoom, and registration is required at aurorapubliclibrary.org/events. In this program, you will be...

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Aurora Public Library District Zoom program prepares us how to avoid scams

Scams abound these days and consumers need information to protect themselves. Did you know the office of the Illinois Attorney General offers help for consumers, not only to avoid scams and frauds, but to help with solving unfair billing and other issues? Find out about their services and how they...

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Literacy packets of books, activities, assist children in Aurora

More than 10,000 literacy packets have been created by the Aurora Public Library District Foundation (APLDF) and distributed through preschools and food pantries in Aurora such as the Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry (MWFP) and the Marie Wilkinson Child Development Center since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The idea to...

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Managing Debt program by Aurora Public Library district through Zoom April 15

The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) will offer a highlight for Financial Literacy Month this month with several money-smart program options for teens and adults. To start the festivities, we will be partners with the office of State representative Barbara Hernandez to offer a virtual debt management session, Managing Debt...

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Aurora Public Library District importance demonstrated in Library Week

Now more than ever, libraries are an essential part of every community, from providing early literacy to your little one through home-bound programs for those with mobility constraints. In the past year, libraries shifted their services to respond to community needs during the pandemic and it’s time to celebrate libraries...

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Mechanic Shop Femme virtual class March 31 can help

Owning a car is a two-sided coin: On the one hand, there is the freedom of mobility; on the other hand there are gas prices, flat tires, and trying to remember how often to get an oil change. Fear not, the Mechanic Shop Femme is here to help clear away...

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Oscars among blacks Aurora Public Library District explication program March 24

Aurora Public Library District (APLD) patrons who are waiting for this year’s delayed Oscars broadcast can whet their appetites with Aurora Public Library District’s upcoming program “Black Oscars: What the Academy Awards Tell Us About African Americans.” Dr. Frederick Gooding, Jr., associate professor of African American studies at Texas Christian...

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Township government series at Aurora Public Library District to continue March 18

Did you know that Illinois is one of only 20 states with a township form of government? There will be more such information in the second part of the two-part Civic Education Series, Township Government: What does it do and why do we need it? Aurora Township trustee, Brenda Hernandez,...

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Illinois Extension Master Gardeners Aurora Public Library District Zoom event

The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) will host University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 9 for a virtual program, Planning and Planting a Vegetable Garden. This is the final event in APLD’s Get Growing series. Register to receive an exclusive Zoom link at aurorapubliclibrary.org/events, through...

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Virtual: Dr. Eve L. Ewing and World Social Justice Day

After the November 2020 success of a multi-library collaboration that brought The New York Times bestselling author and anti-racist scholar Dr. Ibram X. Kendi to Aurora and surrounding communities, this dynamic library partnership has regrouped for another powerhouse event. This time, our sights are on author, poet, and artist, Dr....

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Aurora Public Library District read-in each Tuesday for Black History Month

February is Black History Month, and the Aurora Public Library District (APLD) is joining the celebration with a broad lineup of fun and educational programs for all ages! As we honor the many contributions of black and African American individuals, we emphasize the ways in which literature has been a...

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The Long Shadow film discussion February 24 requires registration

“The Long Shadow,” a documentary directed by Frances Causey, captures the troubling tale of racism in the United States and demonstrates how slavery continues to cast a long shadow on our national identity. Causey will join Aurora Public Library District (APLD) and is a partner with libraries at 7 p.m....

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Equity event on Zoom by Aurora Public Library District March 1 open for registration

In partnership with other libraries, Aurora Public Library District (APLD) will be host to Dr. Eve L. Ewing live on Zoom at 6 p.m. Monday, March 1, to discuss her latest book of poems, “1919,” in celebration of World Social Justice Day. Ewing is an educational sociologist whose research focuses...

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Aurora Public Library District low-contact seed swap starts Summer growth

Are you having some Winter blues? Are you daydreaming about the warm weather? Back when you were able to spend some time in your garden, pick that long awaited vegetable to have with your dinner and feel so much pride over that delicious meal that came from your garden? We...

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Aurora Library plays organizational role with S.C.A.R.C.E.

It is no secret that 2020 was a less than desirable year for many, and so you might be looking forward to starting fresh this year. For many of us, de-cluttering and reorganizing our living spaces can be one way to make a positive change. One question is always at...

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