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Welcome to the APL@APS elementary education page! 


Below are tools for students in grades K-5 that are accessible with only an Aurora Public School student ID number. The resources below can help with research and homework or to read a fun book. 

Let's learn together!

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Overdrive for Kids     Tumble BooksCultureGrams
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Read, Listen, Watch or Play!

   

eBooks and audiobooks 
 How to login:

1. Click the orange "Sign In" button in the top right corner.
2. Enter student ID in the "Card Number" box.
3. Click "Sign In".

eBooks, audiobooks, read-alongs, videos and puzzles
How to login: 

1. Enter your student ID number in the "Library Card ID" box. 



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Let's Research!

  

Find information on the world, countries, cultures and people.
How to login:
 
1. Click the link above.
2. Enter your Student ID in the "Barcode" area.
3. Click login.


Search any topic and find facts, videos, pictures and more.
 How to login:

1. Click the link above.
2. Enter your student ID in the "Patron ID" box. 
3. Click "Login".

Search any topic and find facts, videos, pictures and more.
 How to login:

1. Click the link.
2. Enter your student ID in the "Patron ID" box.
3. Click "Login". 

Search through many kinds of documents for family member information.
How to login: 

1. Click the link above.
2. Click the MyHeritage Library Edition link.
3. Enter your Student ID in the "Barcode" area.
4. Click login.

Use the resources available on this site or contact a local genealogist.
How to login:

1. Click the link above. 
2. Enter your student ID in the "Barcode" box.
3.Click "Login".

Search through Colorado's old newspapers for any information.
 How to login:

1. Click the link above.
2. Enter your student ID in the "Barcode" box.
3. Click "Login".

Ancestry.com is only available at a physical Aurora Public Library location through connection to the Aurora Library Wi-Fi network or at an Aurora Public Library computer. The link above will only work at the library. Please see library staff for any questions.


    

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Check out these helpful resources!

  

Find free food for kids around Aurora during Summer. 
How to login: 

No login is necessary.

Discover new books and read-alikes.
 How to login:

1. Click the link above. 
2. Enter your student ID in the "Patron ID" box. 
3. Click "Login".

Learn or practice a language.
 How to login:

1. Click "Sign Up" tab.
2. Enter your student ID in the box.
3. Click "Submit".


   

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Homework Help Programs

One-on-One Math Tutoring
Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, 9898 E Colfax Ave, Aurora, CO 80010
Every Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. 
Sign up for an hour-long, one-on-one session for help on your math assignments.
Registration is required.

Upcoming sessions: 
March 28, 3:30 p.m. or 4:30 p.m.

PAWS for Reading
Mission Viejo Library, 15324 E Hampden Cir, Aurora, CO 80013
10 a.m.- 12 p.m.
Improve your reading skills by reading to Harvey the dog! Harvey loves listening to stories! Call 303.326.8600 to register for a 15-minute session.
Registration by phone is required. Please call 303.326.8600.

April 7, April 14.

Purrfect Reading Buddy
Aurora Animal Shelter, 15750 E. 32nd Ave., Aurora, CO 80011
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Practice and improve your reading skills while providing enrichment for cats waiting for their forever homes at the city of Aurora Animal Shelter. 30–minute time slots. First grade and older.
Registration is required. Visit AuroraLibrary.org or call 303.739.6589 to register. When registering online, put desired time in "Special Needs" box.

April 21

Reading Buddies
Central Library, 14949 E Alameda Pkwy, Aurora, CO 80012
Wednesdays, 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Little buddies in kindergarten through third grade may spend up to 30 minutes engaged in reading, writing and literacy activities with a volunteer.

Upcoming dates:
March 7, 14, 21, 28

Reading Tutoring
Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, 9898 E Colfax Ave, Aurora, CO 80010
Saturdays, 10:15 a.m.
Trained volunteers work with elementary school students to improve reading skills. Supported by Children’s Literacy Center, Colorado Springs. Call 719-471-8672 for information. Pre-registration required through the Children’s Literacy Center. 
Register here by filling out the Parent Commitment Form and selecting MLK Library - Aurora as your location.