Aurora Town Public Library

Aurora Town Public Library
Library Info

550 Main St.
East Aurora, NY 14052
United States

716-652-4440
Fax: 716-655-5875
Paula Ausberger, Director

Location

Located on the corner of Main Street and Whaley Avenue. Wheelchair accessible. Parking lot. Outdoor materials drop box available 24/7.

Computer Access

Wireless Internet Access Available

Public Access Computers: 14 computers, networked (printing 10¢ B&W per page, 25¢ color per page) Microsoft Office Applications and Internet Access. Microsoft Office Applications, Internet Access, Mobile Printing from your phone or other device,  Misc. "What can I do at a Public Access Computer?"

6 laptop computers, networked, are available to check out with a valid library card and use in the library (printing 10¢ B&W per page, 25¢ color per page) Microsoft Office Applications and Internet Access.

Meeting Room

Contact the library at 652-4440 to inquire about schedule availability and complete / submit an:

Facility Use Policy (pdf)

Smart Board Now Available For Use When Booking the Meeting Room! (pdf)

Exhibits & Displays

Contact the library at 652-4440 to inquire about schedule availability.

Exhibits and Displays Policy & Application (pdf)

Artwork and Display Case Specifications (pdf)

Aurora Town Public Library Policies

System-Wide Policies

The Aurora Town Public Library is a member of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System.

  • Aurora Town Public Library

    Programs

    Register for Library Programs by Clicking on this Link

    Individuals in need of an accommodation may contact the ADA Coordinator at access@buffalolib.org within 7 days of the program.

    January

    Bring Your Own Book – Adults, 19+ - Tuesdays: January 6, February 3, & March 3 @ 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

    Easy Access Tech Help – Adults, 18+ - During Regular Library Business Hours - Call the Library to Setup an Appointment with the Librarian

    Aurora Book Club - Adults, 19+ - Thursday, January 8 @ 6:30 p.m.

    LEGO Club – Children, 6-11 – Saturday, January 10 & February 7 @ 11:00 a.m.

    DND Night – Teens, 12-18 – Tuesday, January 13 @ 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

    YA Book Club – Teens, 13-18 – Second Thursday of the Month, 1/8, 2/12, 3/12, 4/9 - @ 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. 

    Snow Much Fun - Children, Birth - 5 years with a Caregiver - Saturday, January 17 @ 11:00 a.m.

    Stress Less Week: Cozy Board Game Night - Teens, 13-18 - Tuesday, January 20 @ 6-7:30 p.m.

    Stress Less Week: Mindfulness & Movement - Teens, 13-18 - Wednesday, January 21 @ 4:30-5:30 p.m.

    Stress Less Week: Make a Bath Bomb - Teens, 13-18 - Thursday, January 22 @ 6-7:00 p.m.

    Stress Less Week: Chill with a Dog - Teens, 13-18 - Friday, January 23 @ 3-4:00 p.m.

    Book Babies - Children, Birth- 2 years with a Caregiver (siblings welcome) - Fridays @ 10:15 a.m., January 23 - March 20.

    Preschool Story Time - Children, 3 1/2 - 5 years - Thursdays @ 1:30 p.m., January 22 - March 19

    Family Story Time - Children, Birth - 5 years with a Caregiver- Wednesdays @ 10:30 a.m., January 21 - March 18 OR Fridays @ 11:00 a.m. (NEW TIME), January 23 - March 20

    Book a Technology Trainer - Adults, 19+ - Monday, Monday, January 26 @ 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., & 12:00 p.m. – One-on-One Appointments are 45 minutes long

     

    February

    Easy Access Tech Help – Adults, 18+ - During Regular Library Business Hours - Call the Library to Setup an Appointment with the Librarian

    Bring Your Own Book – Adults, 19+ - Tuesdays: January 6, February 3, & March 3 @ 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

    Studio Nights – Children, 8-10 - Tuesday, February 3 @ 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

    Studio Nights – Tweens, 8-10 - Tuesday, February 5 @ 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

    LEGO Club – Children, 6-11 – Saturday, January 10 & February 7 @ 11:00 a.m.

    Library Leaders Program Planning Night – Teens, 11-13 – Thursday, February 10 @ 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

    YA Book Club – Teens, 13-18 – Second Thursday of the Month, 1/8, 2/12, 3/12, 4/9 - @ 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. 

    The Lucky Lantern Mystery - Children, 6- 12 years (under 8 w/ a helper) - Tuesday, February 17 - Saturday, February 21, during all regular open hours.

    "V" Is for Valentine - Children, Birth - 5 years with a Caregiver- Saturday, February, 14 @ 10:30 a.m.

    Preschool Story Time - Children, 3 1/2 - 5 years - Thursdays @ 1:30 p.m., January 22 - March 19

    Family Story Time - Children, Birth - 5 years with a Caregiver- Wednesdays @ 10:30 a.m., January 21 - March 18 OR Fridays @ 11:00 a.m. (NEW TIME), January 23 - March 20

     

    March... Registration Opens February 2

    Hand-Painted Watering Cans Fundraiser – Monday, March 9 through Friday, May 8 – Winners Will Be Drawn Randomly on Friday, May 8 at NOON

    LEGO Club – Children, 6-11 – Saturday, March 7 & April 18 @ 11:00 a.m.

    Easy Access Tech Help – Adults, 18+ - During Regular Library Business Hours - Call the Library to Setup an Appointment with the Librarian

    Bring Your Own Book – Adults, 19+ - Tuesdays: January 6, February 3, & March 3 @ 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

    Aurora Book Club - Adults, 19+ - Thursday, March 5 @ 6:30 p.m.

    Workout Wednesdays: BAM – Adults, 50+ - Wednesdays, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18 & 3/25 @ 1:00 p.m.                                                                                     

    ATPL & DOL Job Fair - Job Seekers – Tuesday, March 10 @ 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

    Library Leaders – Teens, 13-18 - Tuesday, March 10 @ 6:00 p.m.

    Book a Technology Trainer - Adults, 19+ - Monday, Monday, March 16 @ 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., & 3:00 p.m. – One-on-One Appointments are 45 minutes long

    YA Book Club – Teens, 13-18 – Second Thursday of the Month, 1/8, 2/12, 3/12, 4/16 - @ 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. 

    Preschool Story Time - Children, 3 1/2 - 5 years - Thursdays @ 1:30 p.m., January 22 - March 19

    Family Story Time - Children, Birth - 5 years with a Caregiver- Wednesdays @ 10:30 a.m., January 21 - March 18 OR Fridays @ 11:00 a.m. (NEW TIME), January 23 - March 20


    Book a Class or Outreach Visit

    Class Visit Form (pdf)

    Outreach Visit Form (pdf)

    Community / Meeting Room & Exhibits & Displays

    Community Meeting Room Use Form (pdf)

    Exhibits & Display Form (pdf)

    Chromebook Kit & Hotspot

    Borrow a Chromebook and Wi-Fi hotspot Kit to access the internet or a Hotspot to connect your device(s) to the internet.

    Donate a Gift, Honor, or Memorialize Someone

    Download and fill out this PDF form to make a tribute to a friend or relative that will enrich the Aurora Town Public Library for benefit of the community.

    Empire Pass

    Borrow an Empire Pass for unlimited vehicle access to most facilities operated by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Learn more about borrow an Empire Pass (pdf).

    Friends of the Library

    Learn what the Friends of the Library do and how you can become a member (pdf)

    Gaming Unplugged

    Choose from over 100 unplugged games for friends and family fun. Choose from old favorites to exciting new ones.  Start building your own gaming community today!

    Homeschool

    For Databases, Curriculum & Standards, Educational Websites, Virtual Tours, Community & Local Links, and Library Materials Click This Link.

    Library by Mail

    A free service from the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library that brings library materials to the homebound through the mail on a long-term or short-term basis.  Get more information or sign up here.

    Library of Things @ ATPL

    Check out our Library of Things! Why buy? Borrow for free!

    • Things must be checked out with an adult library card, by an adult, 17 years of age or older. The library card must be in good standing.
    • Most Things circulate for one week with one renewal.
    • Chromebook w/ Hotspot & Hotspot Kits 7-Day Checkout with Up to 2 Renewals. Children under the age of 17 must have a library card with Internet permission, and a parent/guardian must sign a Checkout Agreement Form before the initial checkout.
    • Checking out sports equipment requires a “Waiver of Release of Liability for Equipment” before the initial checkout. Parent/guardian must be present at first checkout. Children under 18 must have a parent/guardian complete and sign the waiver.
    • More borrower information is available here (pdf).
    • THE B&ECPL AND ITS EMPLOYEES MAKE NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATSOEVER CONCERNING THESE ITEMS, INCLUDING AS TO THEIR FITNESS FOR USE, CONDITION, OR SAFETY. THE USER ASSUMES FULL RESPONSIBILTY FOR THE USE OF THESE ITEMS, AND AGREES TO RELEASE, INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS THE B&ECPL FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY, LOSS, CLAIMS, DEMANDS AND CAUSES OF ACTION ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO ANY HARM, INJURY, OR DAMAGE SUFFERED FROM USE OF THESE ITEMS.

    Ongoing Book Sale

    All proceeds benefit your library!

    Hardcovers           $2.00

    Paperbacks          $1.00

    CDs                      $1.00

    Movies                  $1.00

    Puzzles                 As Marked

    Buy 5 books, get 1 book FREE!

    Online Tutorials

    Work on your computing, mouse, and typing skills and more by learning from these online tutorials.

    Research & Resources

    Research

    Collections

    Resources

    Storytime in a Bag

    Ideal for preschools, daycare centers, and homeschool groups, Storytime in a Bag (pdf) is a book club for little ones.

    Suggest a Purchase

    If there is a material that the B&ECPL does not own that you would like to see at your library, you may suggest a purchase with the PIN attached to your library card through My Account.

    •    You may submit up to 4 suggestions in a calendar month.
    •    You will be notified of the status of your suggestion (approved or not approved) through My Account.
    •    If your suggestion is approved, you may place a hold on the item in 1-3 business days.

    Please note that suggestions must meet the requirements of B&ECPL’s Collection Development Policy.

    Town & Village Historian

    LOCATION: The Aurora Municipal Center, 575 Oakwood Avenue, East Aurora, New York 14052

    EMAIL: historian@townofaurora.com

    MAILING ADDRESS: Aurora Municipal Center, 575 Oakwood Ave., East Aurora, NY 14052

    PHONE: (716) 652-7944

    WEBSITE: http://www.townofaurora.com/departments/historian/

    Wireless Printing

    Using our wireless printing service from SavaPage, you can send documents to be printed from your laptop, tablet, or other mobile device to any of the libraries listed.

    5 minute instructional video on wireless printing

    Take a Look Around ATPL

    Our Paintings (pdf)

    Printers' Marks on Windows (pdf)

    Exhibits & Displays

    Holland Tuesday Painters

     

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