Ceiling treatment at Eola Road Branch is going up!
One piece of feedback we heard in our community sessions was about having a noise balance between the first floor and second floor. We hope this will allow everyone to have a good time at the library whether they're quietly studying or joyfully singing at storytime! Visit our website for updates as we prepare to reopen in the fall.
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Shout out to local high school students and the Aurora Public Library Foundation board who helped prepare Rory's Readers Adventure Kits packets!
A total of 2,200 kits were prepped for 7 organizations in Aurora to handout to families
Each kit includes bilingual books, engaging activities, and special gifts designed to encourage family reading time and help families build their own home libraries. By providing accessible, high-quality resources, Rory’s Readers inspires a lifelong love of reading and learning in both English and Spanish speaking households. Learn more about the work of the Foundation at aplfoundationil.org
Congratulations to the Heat Press, winner of the Makerspace's first annual Maker Madness bracket! With a thrilling 11-7 win in the final week, the Heat Press dethroned longtime favorite Laser Cutter and ushered in a new era of parity in Makerspace machine competition!
Maker Madness will return next season, but these machines are available all year long in the Makerspace! Make a reservation or walk in to use your favorite. Thanks for playing along!
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Did you know that Union volunteer soldiers trained in Aurora? Learn about their time at Camp Hammond and what became of the Fox River Regiment. Make sure to check out the last remaining piece of their regimental flag at the Santori Library, currently on loan from the Collection of the City of Aurora's Grand Army of the Republic Military Museum. The display is up through the end of May!
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Join us for our hero-themed Community Walk fundraiser celebrating books, nature, and the Aurora Public Library District branch renovations! Register at by May 15.
Thank you to our event sponsors!
Going the Distance Sponsors
-Granoff Family Foundation
-Tee Jay Service Company
-Numark Credit Union
-Woodforest Bank and Trust
T-Shirt Sponsors
-Green State Credit Union
-Old Second Bank
-Woodforest Bank
-Alderman Jonathan Núñez
-Waubonsee Community College
-Old National Bank
-Stumm Insurance
-Nicole and Keith Benziger
Walking Path Sponsor
-The Patio
Community Partner Sponsor
-VNA Healthcare
-Paisano's Pizza & Grill
Signage Sponsor
-Aurora Fast Print - In-Kind
EDITED TO ADD: Unfortunately this program is cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Explore retirement planning with Greg Kurinec, CFP of the Society for Financial Awareness. We'll explore the behavioral and emotional factors that can contribute to a successful retirement. Please register /event/15840222
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APLD's Board of Trustees Finance Committee will meet on Monday, May 11 at 6 p.m. in the Santori Library room 332.
For more information and to access the meeting agenda, please visit our Library Board webpage at /board
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Our next Repair Café is next Saturday, May 16 at the Santori Library! Register ahead of time to help our volunteers prepare, or drop-in with your item and we'll do our best. As their motto says, "We can't fix it all, but we'd sure like to try!"
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For Mental Health Awarenesss Month, we're hosting a holistic, community-focused Mind, Body, and Wellness Fair for families with children ages 0 - 11 on Saturday, May 16. See you there!
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Our APL Foundation Board is powered by dedicated community members who believe in our mission. Listen to their stories and why they choose to serve.
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