This Summer, the U.S. West has seen record high temperatures. In some areas, temperatures surpassed 100 degrees Fahrenheit and lasted for many days. “It’s always difficult to immediately quantify how much impact climate change has had on a climate extreme,” said meteorologist/climatologist, Tom Di Liberto. “But there is plenty of
Many job-seekers turn to libraries for assistance, whether to use a computer to submit an application, or to attend a program that offers job-hunting resources and tips. The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) is no exception: Here at APLD, we strive to amplify access to employment, especially in a job
I recently saw In The Heights, the 2021 movie adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony Award-winning stage musical that follows the lives of individuals in the Latino community of Washington Heights in the Manhattan borough of New York City. Those interested can check out all of the In the Heights materials
Santori Aurora Public Library, 101 S. River Street will be host to “Let’s Talk About Policing,” a community dialogue, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, June 21. The public is invited. Admission and parking are free. The program is the second of four dialogues in a “Let’s Talk About
By Al Benson Four community dialogues on racism opened Monday, June 7, at Santori Aurora Public Library. Co-hosts for the series, free to the public in-person and on Zoom, are Study Circles Illinois, Santori Library, and Gail Borden Public Library, 270 N. Grove Avenue, Elgin. The inaugural dialogue, moderated by
Three libraries, Aurora Public Library District, (APLD), Mount Prospect Public Library, and Villa Park Public Library, will be hosts to a virtual visit with authors Dr. Carolyn B. Helsel and Dr. Yvette Joy Harris-Smith, 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 14. Helsel and Harris-Smith will discuss their book, “The ABCs of Diversity:
Looking for something fun to do this Summer? Sign up for the Aurora Public Library District’s (APLD) “Reading Colors Your World” Summer Reading Adventure to keep your mind engaged with adventurous activities and earn a prize and book! (APLD has a Spanish Summer Reading Adventure page, too. The Summer reading
Study Circles Ilinois will hold four community dialogues on racism at two sites June 7 and June 21, at Santori Aurora Public Library, 101 S. River Street, Aurora; and Gail Borden Public Library, 270 N. Grove Avenue, Elgin. The series opens with public conversations from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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
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
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
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
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
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
For many parents, the issue of preparing for college can be daunting. When you watch them toddle off to kindergarten, you may find yourself wondering, “is it too soon to think about college?” Well, kindergarten may be a little bit early, but for parents of middle-schoolers, the Aurora Public Library
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
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
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
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
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
