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News

Bi-Monthly Newsletters

Newsletters are mailed to homes within our service area and also available for download.

October & November 2024

August & September 2024


Press Releases

December 6, 2023

Six people pose for the camera holding an oversized check from Comcast to the Aurora Public Library District Founation in the amount of $30,000

Comcast announces $30,000 Grant to Fund Digital Navigator Program at Aurora Public Library District’s Santori Library 

Comcast joined Aurora Public Library District officials today to announce a $30,000 donation to the Aurora Public Library District Foundation to fund a digital navigator program at Santori Library, located at 101 S. River St. in Aurora. Digital navigators are professionals who link residents to resources that can help them build the digital skills needed to succeed in school, participate in the workforce and connect to programs that can help them access and pay for broadband Internet service at home, including: 

  • Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), a federal program which can provide up to $30 per month toward the cost of eligible households’ Internet and mobile bills;  
  • Internet Essentials, a Comcast program that provides low-cost Internet service at home to eligible low-income households with students of all ages, seniors, veterans, people with disabilities and public housing residents.
  • Internet Essentials has helped 1.9 million Illinois residents connect to the
  • Internet at home since it launched in 2011. The ACP can cover the full cost of Internet Essentials, making it free for eligible households. ... read more 

Weekly News Feature in The Voice

The Library has a weekly feature in The Voice. The Voice is an independent newspaper based in Aurora which is designed to give both individuals and groups avenues of expression, a voice.

The Voice serves selected areas in northern and north central Illinois, including, but not limited to the Fox River Valley in Kane, Kendall, DuPage, and Will Counties. The Voice serves other counties and is available online, through mail subscription, and on newsstands.

September 17, 2024

Olivia & the  Eola Boxcar Camp: An Immigrant’s Journey with Dr. Alejandro Benavides. Monday, September 23 at 7 p.m.  Santori Library & Virtual via Zoom.

Aurora’s Immigrant History, Eola Boxcar Camp

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Aurora Public Library District (APLD) is offering a unique opportunity to dive into the rich history of Aurora. Monday, Sept. 23, the Library will welcome historian and author Dr. Alejandro Benavides, to speak about his research in the program titled Olivia & the Eola Boxcar Camp: An Immigrant’s Journey. Learn how our community has evolved over time, particularly through the contributions of Hispanic immigrants who played a pivotal role in shaping Aurora’s working-class neighborhoods on the east side and why sharing these stories is as important as ever... read more

September 10, 2024

Aurora Votes! Voter Resources at APLD. Five APLD staff members wear Aurora Votes tshirts and pose in front of a voting program poster.

Be Informed, Get Involved: Voter Resources at APLD

The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) is committed to empowering our community by providing valuable resources, especially when it comes to civic engagement. One of the most important offerings right now is our Voter Resources page, designed to help both first-time voters and ballot regulars navigate the election process with ease and confidence... read more

September 3, 2024

Grandparents' Day Celebration on Sundary, September 8 from 2 - 4 p.m.

Grandparents’ Day Celebration at Aurora Library

You cherish spending time with your family and bringing multiple generations together, but it’s difficult to find activities that keep everyone entertained. Bring your family to the Aurora Public Library District this Sunday, September 8, for a heartwarming afternoon honoring grandparents and their special bond with their loved ones. This event offers something for everyone, creating lasting memories while connecting families with valuable local resources... read more

August 27, 2024

Alternative Pathways to Income Business Program Series with Tanya Vargas (TV) Stone.

Alternative Pathways to Income at the Aurora Library

Are you tired of your traditional 9-to-5 job? Do you dream of being your own boss and charting your own course? If so, then the Aurora Public Library District’s new program series, ‘Alternative Pathways to Income’ is for you! Guided by local entrepreneur Tanya Vargas (TV) Stone of MizBizNiz, this series offers three introductory-level courses designed to help you navigate the exciting world of side hustles, gigs, and startups... read more

August 20, 2024

CAPE Con Saturday, August 31 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Santori Library. Partners include Yetee Station, League of Enchantment, and Ready Set Code. Cosplayer poses in costume holding a large foam prop.

CAPE Con comics at Aurora Public Library District Saturday Aug. 31

Get ready to unleash your inner superhero! The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) is thrilled to announce the return of CAPE Con, our fifth annual celebration of comics, anime, pop culture, and everything in between. Each year, we try to make CAPE Con a little bit bigger and better and this year is no exception with a jam-packed schedule of events going on at every hour of the day for attendees of all ages!.. read more

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