The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) is proud to announce this year’s Light of Learning Inspiration Award and the Thomas J. Weisner Award for Excellence in Education Collaboration Award winners for 2022. John Savage and Jeffry Butler have been selected to receive the Light of Learning Inspiration Award and the
Once upon a time, there was a child who loved stories. Afternoons spent at the library, surrounded by books, were some of the best afternoons spent. On one afternoon in November, a librarian approached the child and asked, “Have you ever written a story?” The child responded with a look
Looking for safe, family-friendly Halloween activities for your children this year? Do you want to show off your costume, but don’t want to trick-or-treat in the cold? The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) has wonderful events planned for your little ghosts and goblins! Santori Library, Eola Road Branch, and West
The Eola Road Branch in Aurora will be illuminated from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15! The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) invites you to our annual Festival of Lights celebration to honor the traditional Indian holiday, Diwali. There will be activities for the whole family, a special
Spooky, scary, skeletons, are decorating the windows of homes all over Aurora in preparation for Halloween. But not all skeleton decorations are intended to be spooky. Some skeletons in particular, known as calaveras, have cultural significance to Mexican culture and represent a time of joyful celebration known as Día de
There’s been music in the air at the Aurora Public Library District (APLD) this month! We are encouraging customers to Let Your Imagination sing at the Library as we celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month. During this time, libraries nationwide join the American Library Association (ALA) to remind parents, caregivers, and
The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) is dedicated to celebrating, serving, and reflecting, our community. It’s an honor and pleasure to highlight our community’s rich Hispanic culture during Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 through October 15. The Library will offer art, music, dance, and craft, programs across our multiple locations
More than ever in history, marginalized groups are announcing to the world “we are here, we have always been here, and we matter!” This message is incredible for young people to see and hear who may feel that they don’t fit the norms, or feel unseen, or unheard. The Aurora
The end of Summer means back to school, cooler weather, and of course, Chicago Bears football! Whether you follow the team or not, there’s no escaping the intensity of devoted Chicago Bears’ fans. The Bears inspire strong emotions in their fans, and rivals, which is why the Aurora Public Library
At September’s First Fridays event in Aurora, the Library will be host to a special collection. Artwork from members of The Aurora Art League will be on display in the Santori Library Atrium, 101 S. River Street, Aurora, for its 64th Annual Member Show. Those who attend can enjoy an
Look up in the sky! Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s the third annual Aurora Public Library District (APLD) CAPE Con event, which will fly in Saturday, Aug. 27 at the Santori Library in Aurora! There will be a day of celebrating comics, graphic novels, pop
Navigating our health-care system can be a tedious task, especially for folks who have difficulty with the internet or those without online access. That’s where the Aurora Public Library District (APLD) comes in! Although we do offer computers and knowledgeable staff, we are not experts in health care. For that,
Can you believe it’s almost time for children to head to the classroom? Here at the Aurora Public Library District (APLD), we want to ensure that our youngest customers have all the tools necessary for school success. Our Children’s Department puts a strong emphasis on early literacy resources, services, and
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
