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
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,
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
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.
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
“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.
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
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
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
Even in the middle of a pandemic, many of us are planning to enter 2021 with new resolutions to quit smoking, or cut out alcohol and red meat from our diets. Perhaps you wish to start doing something more often; exercise, consume more leafy greens or read more frequently. Some
If there is one festival you don’t want to miss, it’s Diwali, a traditional event celebrated in India which goes on for many days. The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) in continuing its tradition, will be host to its annual large-scale Diwali celebration, throughout this month for virtual events! Commonly
The New York Times bestselling author, Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, will discuss his book, How to be an Antiracist, Monday, Nov. 9 live on Zoom. Dr. Kendi is the founding director of the Boston University Center for Antiracist Research, a contributor writer at “The Atlantic,” a CBS news correspondent, National
With all the chaos and background noise of our partisan times, it can be difficult to discern the facts when watching the news. So, how can we, as citizens, control the way we consume and discuss political news with those around us? Guest speaker Gary Midkiff was live on Zoom
It’s always good to learn about other cultures, and especially at an early age. Libraries can provide critical resources such as programs with various perspectives, or materials to provide mirrors and windows into the lives of others. Thanks to a generous donation from Al-Kisa Foundation, a nonprofit which aims to
Throughout history, the women of the world have united and have made enormous strides in their efforts to overcome oppressive practices and antiquated values and belief systems. From the Suffragist Movement 100 years ago to the more recent “Me Too” movement, women have played a pivotal role in the advancement
The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) will be host to a virtual Wine-Down event at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9 on Zoom for its librarians to sit down, relax, and speak with Aurora teachers and educators. During this time, librarians from APLD hope to share information, resources and tools with
