The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) is constantly driving home the message that the Library is more than just books, but we still love talking about books and suggesting titles to our customers! When the COVID-19 Pandemic forced many customers to stay home, we needed to find new ways to
Change is happening within law-enforcement departments all over the country. Many jurisdictions recognize that there is a need to help marginalized individuals who cycle in and out of the legal system due to mental health issues, substance abuse, or lack of resources. The Kane County State’s Attorney’s office has developed
The popularity of a small piece of technology is on the rise among young computer programmers, and its name might make you hungry. Raspberry Pi is a cost-effective, super versatile, computer that is the size of a credit card! Today, virtually every industry has developed a use for Raspberry Pi,
The Aurora Public Library District Foundation will be host to its third annual Virtual 5K and encourage participants and supporters to Run Beyond the Beaten Path for Aurora kids. The virtual 5K can be completed anywhere, at home on the treadmill, in a park, or at the gym. For those
Did you ever want to go on a real-life treasure hunt? Now’s your chance! Geocaching is the 21st Century version of searching for buried treasure… using modern day technology! The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) has put together a month-long geocaching activity across all Library locations for you and your
Libraries are evolving. Gone are the silent, stoic, halls with shelves as far as the eye can see. People of all ages visit the library to connect with others, create new things, and discover new ideas. Libraries are one of the few remaining establishments where the public can interact with
Two new management team members have joined the ranks at the Aurora Public Library District (APLD). Mark Salem joined the administration team as our new finance manager and Monica Boyer was recently hired as our new senior manager of Children Services. We sat down to learn more about them, what
The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) is joining libraries across the State to be host to bestselling author Michelle Zauner, the indie rock star of Japanese Breakfast fame, who will discuss her memoir, Crying in H Mart, and her music career. The event will be held virtually Thursday, June 30,
There will be something for everyone at the Aurora Public Library District (APLD) in the Summer. As part of our Summer Reading Adventure, Read Beyond the Beaten Path, Library staff members have planned programs to appeal to all ages and interests. If cooking is your thing, we’ve got two great
There is a lot happening at the Aurora Public Library District (APLD) in the upcoming weekend. Two large-scale events are happening at Santori Library Friday evening and Saturday morning. The People’s Ball June 3 is the Library’s First Friday event with Aurora Downtown, and then we turn around and come
Close your eyes and imagine you’re walking along a quiet path in the woods, winding through the trees. A bird flutters through a beam of sunlight as it streams through the branches. Up ahead you hear a babbling creek and hike towards the sound. Near the bank is a tree
The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) is joining libraries across Illinois to be host to Chicagoland authors Jessamine Chan and Emily Maloney. Together they will discuss the systems of power that impact our lives, our families, and our finances, through the lens of their acclaimed books, The School for Good
The wait is over! After a mandatory 72-year hold, the 1950 census has been released to the public. This is a great opportunity for the novice to get started with family history, or for the seasoned historian to gain access to all kinds of new information. To guide us through
Are you a fan of shows such as Master Chef Junior or Kids Baking Championship? Do you know a young person who aspires to be a chef? The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) will present a virtual program at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 14 with teen chef Owen Dodson on
We welcome a now-standard late-onset Spring, and families and businesses across Aurora are embarking on the tradition of Spring cleaning, accompanied by a range of familiar responses and emotions. Although some may enjoy the opportunity to dig in and tidy up, others experience something like a Mai Tai composed of
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council gave consent to a permit for the development of Fourteen Forty Nine Senior Estates Subdivision to be constructed in the same site of the demolished Jericho Circle subdivision at the Aurora city government Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting Tuesday, April 19. City
When the Aurora Public Library District (APLD) decided to launch a Library Card Design Contest to celebrate National Library Week, we didn’t know what to expect. It was unlike anything the Library previously had done! Thankfully, we were overjoyed with the response from the community and the time has come
We’ve said it before and we will say it again, the library is so much more than just books! We are constantly expanding our collection to include useful items for the community. To provide customers with the technology they may find themselves needing and unable or unwilling or just not
Considered by many to be the greatest band of all time, The Beatles have left an indelible mark on music and culture. Though they disbanded more than 50 years ago, references to the Band and its members are still found in current movies, television, and fashion. For those fans who
First observed in 1958, National Library Week is sponsored by the American Library Association and celebrated by libraries across the country each April. This year, it comes at a wonderfully-exciting time for the Aurora Public Library District (APLD). We are planning our new Bookmobile, renovating and reimagining our branches, and
