The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) is proud to be a partner with many Chicago area libraries to welcome poet and essayist Cathy Park Hong, to the Aurora community at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4. Cathy Park Hong is the poetry editor of the New Republic and is a full...
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,...
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....
Did you know that college costs increase at twice the rate of inflation each year? Students are taking longer to earn their degrees, and student-loan debt is at an all time high. Recent graduates are entering a cycle of debt immediately upon graduation which set them up for lifelong financial...
Last of two parts First part is available at thevoice.us/registration-will-open-july-27-for-aurora-public-librarys-comics-focus There will be four talented panelists at the Aurora Public Library’s CAPE Con (City of Aurora Pop Culture and Entertainment Convention), a virtual all-ages event dedicated entirely to comics, fandoms, and graphic novels August 10-15. Swag bag giveaways are available...
Who says we cannot celebrate Aurora Pride this year? The Aurora Public Library (APL) will help keep Pride alive in Aurora with Aurora Proud: Faces and Stories, an all-ages virtual celebration of Aurora Pride! Take a look back on the faces of 2019 Aurora Pride Parade with our community-driven virtual...
If you are craving live music during this extended stay-at-home order, join the Aurora Public Library (APL) at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 14 for a virtual evening of jazz with vocalist Petra van Nuis! Imagine yourself seated in a cozy booth at an intimate, dimly-lit, jazz club with your favorite...
To celebrate both Women’s History Month and the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage, the Aurora Public Library (APL) will have a Woman Up! Party from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, March 6 in the Santori Library Atrium. The event will feature the League of Women Voters Aurora Area opening...
It’s beginning to look a lot like Winter in Aurora a bit early this year, and the Aurora Public Library is planning to celebrate accordingly Friday, Dec. 6 for an after-hours holiday extravaganza and Cocoa Crawl, in partnership with Aurora Downtown! Stop by Santori Library between 6 p.m. and 9...
