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Discover New Books for the School Year

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:22:00 GMT

A new school year is the perfect time to dive into new books! Here is a list of new recommendations for children and teens as they gear up to go back to school.

Get access to stories in 100+ languages with LOTE4Kids

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:21:00 GMT

Get access to stories in 100+ languages with LOTE4Kids. You only need your library card number to access this amazing resource!

Celebrate Indigenous Authors for World Indigenous People's Day

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:20:00 GMT

World Indigenous People’s Day is an annual observance held Aug. 9. At Aurora Public Library, we strive to highlight indigenous authors and their stories in our collections. Check out some of our top picks written by indigenous authors!

Popular books to check out this Summer

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:22:00 GMT

Wondering what the top picks are for the summer? Here are some titles currently heating up our summer reading list.

Comic book characters you wouldn't expect are LGBTQ+

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:50:00 GMT

Libraries are an epicenter of communities and create a safe space for everyone. Within Aurora Public Library, there are a variety of materials that represent communities throughout the world. Readers connect with those communities and may learn about them through the materials they consume. Here are some awesome comic book characters to check out that you may not have known were part of the LGBTQ+ community, and the volumes you may find them featured in at Aurora Public Libraries.

Top Things to Do to Avoid the "Summer Slump"

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 23:24:00 GMT

During the summer season, it’s easy to feel tired, bored and less motivated than usual. Luckily, there are plenty of things you can do to pick yourself out of this slump to stay curious and entertained all summer long!

Free ways to enjoy the summer through Aurora Public Library

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:47:00 GMT

The summer kicks off the search for finding fun and exciting things to do until the cold air comes back to send us inside again. Although there are obvious places to start, such as zoos, camps and sports, there is one place that could offer an escape, for free. That place is the library.

Music at the Movies provides free, family friendly entertainment at select city of Aurora parks

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:38:00 GMT

Music at the Movies combines concerts and movies into one event at three city of Aurora Parks starting Wednesday, June 24. A half-hour of entertainment by a local artist will begin at 5 p.m., followed by a featured film at 6 p.m.