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New free Spanish streaming service available at Aurora Public Library

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:57:00 GMT

Aurora Public Library has announced the launch of Bibliotele, a new Spanish-language streaming service now available free of charge to all library patrons. This streaming service offers a wide range of culturally relevant, high-quality audiovisual content for Spanish speakers, reinforcing the library’s commitment to accessibility, equity and community engagement. La biblioteca anunció el lanzamiento de Bibliotele, un nuevo servicio de streaming en español que ahora está disponible de manera gratuita para todos los usuarios de la biblioteca. Esta servicio ofrece una amplia variedad de contenido audiovisual de alta calidad y culturalmente relevante para la comunidad hispanohablante, reforzando el compromiso de la biblioteca con la accesibilidad, la equidad y la participación comunitaria.

From Feedback to Action: How Aurora Public Library is Implementing its New Strategic Plan

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 21:57:00 GMT

After a yearlong planning process shaped by more than 2,700 community voices, Aurora Public Library has completed its new Strategic and Facilities Master Plan and is beginning implementation this year. Grounded in the library’s new mission to nurture curiosity, capability and confidence throughout all of life’s chapters, the plan focuses on making library services easier to use, more responsive and more closely aligned with how Aurora residents live, learn and work today.

Aurora Public Library continues to make an impact in 2025

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 19:14:00 GMT

Aurora Public Library releases its 2025 data highlighting community usage and top checked out items across all ages and genres, noting a total system usage of 2.8 million.

Martin Luther King Jr. Library expansion grand opening celebrates new beginnings

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 16:43:00 GMT

Aurora Public Library is celebrating an expansion that doubles the size of the Martin Luther King Jr. Library, 9898 E. Colfax Ave., with a ribbon cutting ceremony featuring Congressman Jason Crow and Mayor Mike Coffman at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 8. The $2.5 million renovation was part of Crow’s community project funding secured in 2023 via the government appropriations process.

Take a Peak into the Future of Aurora Public Library with its Strategic and Facilities Master Plan

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 18:59:00 GMT

Aurora Public Library has completed its Strategic and Facilities Master Plan, which includes a revised vision, mission and a set of values. Five areas of focus were chosen to assist in guiding the library’s services to the community, and facilities’ needs, including potential new constructions, were identified.

Holiday Happenings at Aurora Public Library

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 22:51:00 GMT

Explore the library this holiday season! Aurora Public Library has holiday events from community enrichment to storytimes. Mark your calendars and get ready for some holiday cheer!

Seeking a New Generation of Library Supporters

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 17:42:00 GMT

One hundred years ago this October, a determined group, the Aurora Women’s Club, began raising funds to open our city’s first public library. Now, we’re inviting you to be part of that ongoing legacy. In celebration of Mission Viejo Library’s 50th anniversary, we’re working toward a $75,000 goal to strengthen library spaces, programs and community connections.

Día de los Muertos at the Library

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 17:08:00 GMT

Celebrate the rich tradition of honoring loved ones who have passed with different activities by partnering organizations Amigos de Mexico and Museo de las Americas.