Commuter

Take the library on the go from newspapers, music, eBooks, and more!

One card, endless possibilities. Metra and BNSF want to encourage you to take advantage of the free resources available with your library card. Your library card gives you free access to: books and eBooks, audiobooks and music, movies and tv shows, learning and research, events and museum passes.

September is Library Card Signup Month!

Your train ride will fly by if you have a library card! Use it to stream audiobooks, watch documentaries, or catch up on the news! Learn more about ways to access our digital resources below, or plan your next train ride today at metra.com/libraries.

Get a Card

If you don't have your APLD card, stop by on your way home or request one online.

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Download the APLD app

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With the APLD app you can:

  • Search the catalog
  • View, share, and register for events
  • Manage your holds and checkouts
  • Access a digital version of your library card


Download in the Google Play Store
  1. Click here or search for Aurora Public Library (IL) in the Google Play Store.
  2. Select the app with our logo.
  3. Tap "Install".
  4. Once completed, the app will appear on your phone home screen.
Download in the Apple App Store
  1. Click here or search for Aurora Public Library (IL) in the App Store.
  2. Select the app with our logo.
  3. Tap "Get".
  4. Once completed, the app will appear on your phone home screen.

Digital Collection

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Listen

Find new music, or enjoy your old favorites, it's all just a few clicks away.

Freegal

Music, Videos, and Audiobooks. Download up to 3 DRM free songs per week and stream up to 3 hours per day.

Hoopla

eBooks, eAudiobooks, Movies, Comics, Music, and Television. Checkout up to 10 items a month.

Libby

eBooks & eAudiobooks. Download up to 10 items at a time.

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Read

You have millions of books, magazines, and more at your fingertips!

Hoopla

eBooks, eAudiobooks, Movies, Comics, Music, and Television. Checkout up to 10 items a month.

Libby

eBooks & eAudiobooks. Download up to 10 items at a time.

PressReader

Over 7000 newspapers and magazine from over 120 countries in over 60 languages. Unlimited reads and downloads.

TumbleBooks

eBooks & eAudiobooks for children. A collection of animated, talking picture books, puzzles, quizzes, and teacher resources. Unlimited reads and views.

Family lounges on a couch to watch television.
Watch

It's always movie night with your phone, TV, on the go, or in your living room.

Freegal

Music, Videos and Audiobooks. Download up to 3 DRM free songs per week and stream up to 3 hours per day.

Hoopla

eBooks, eAudiobooks, Movies, Comics, Music, and Television. Checkout up to 10 items a month.

Kanopy

Stream movies, documentaries, TV shows, and more. Unlimited streaming views.

Databases

The Aurora Public Library District offers various online resources that you can access anytime, anywhere. Download eBooks, digital magazines, stream music and movies, learn a new language or skill or even get homework help from a live tutor. Please have your Aurora Public Library District card number and PIN available to access the digital library.

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Want More?

The Aurora Public Library District offers so much more! Stop by any of our locations including the Santori Library at the end of the BSNF line.

  • Santori Library in downtown Aurora, is only 1 mile from the Aurora Transportation Center, on bus routes 530 and 802.
  • West Branch is roughly 3 miles west of the Aurora Transportation Center, on bus route 530. 
  • Eola Road Branch is closer to the Route 59 Metra station, 2.5 miles north of the library. Take bus route 559 with a transfer to 530, or the on-demand route 598.