Aurora Town Public Library

Aurora Town Public Library
Library Info

550 Main St.
East Aurora, NY 14052
United States

Fax: 716-655-5875
Paula Klocek, Director

Location

Located on the corner of Main Street and Whaley Avenue, across from the Village Hall. 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:

Application for Facility Use

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

Exhibits & Displays

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

Exhibits and Displays Policy & Application

Artwork and Display Case Specifications

Support Your Aurora Town Public Library!

Amazon Smile Logo

When shopping online, use Amazon Smile and 0.5% of your purchase will go to the Aurora Town Public Library!

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

 

POP UPDonation Days

 

 

 

 

Play Down Fines

Library By Mail

 

Unable to Come Inside the Library? Walk-Up Service is Still Available! 

We are happy to serve you…

Order Online:

https://tinyurl.com/y74r29ql

Or By

Phone:

652-4440

 

Ongoing Book Sale

All proceeds benefit your library!

Year round, the Friends have an ongoing book sale at the Aurora Town Public Library. All items cost $1.00.

 

Library of Things @ ATPL

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

  • Must be checked out on an adult library card, by an adult, 17 years of age or older. 
  • Please pick up and return Things only at the front desk of the Aurora Town Public Library. Please do not return Things in the book drop.
  • Things circulate for one week with one renewal.
  • Borrow Information can be found here.

Suggest a Purchase

Request titles to be purchased that the library system does not currently own here.

 

Programs

July

Set Sail for Adventure Raffle - Adults, 19+ - July 1 -28.  The winner will be selected by random drawing at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 29.

Read Your Books, Keep Our Book! – Kids of all ages - July 5 through August 13 ***SORRY PROGRAM IS FULL***

Aurora Book Club - Adults, 19+ - July 7 @ 6:30 p.m.

Animal Tales! – Children 3 – 5 on Friday, July 8 @ 11:00 a.m.***SORRY PROGRAM IS FULL***

Undersea Treasure Hunt Game - Children, 3-12 – 7/5 – 8/13 During Regular Library Hours

Family Storytime - Birth-5 Years with Caregivers - Tuesdays, 7/5, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 8/2, 8/9 @ 11:15 a.m.

Crafternoons – Children, Various Ages - Tuesdays, 7/5, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 8/2, 8/9 @ 2:30 p.m.

“Perfect Pairings” Challenge – Adults, 19+ – July 7 through August 13 – Winner will be drawn randomly at noon

LEGO Club – Children, 6-11 – July 7 @ 4:00 p.m.

Read to a Dog – Children and their Families, All Ages – July 9 @ 11:00 a.m., 11:20 a.m., 11:40 a.m.

Book a Technology Trainer – Adults, 19+ - July 11 @ 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m. –One-on-One Appointments are 45 minutes long

Summer Reading Club – Children 6 – 12 - Wednesday, July 13 through August 3 @ 2:30 p.m.

Story & Craft: Woodland Creatures – Children, Ages 6-11 – July 14 @ 4:00 p.m.

Alzheimer's Association WNY: Healthy Living for Your Brain & Body - Adults, 19+ - July 15 @ 11:00 a.m.

In Jest with Nels Ross – Family presentation – Tuesday, July 19 @ 4:00 p.m.

Story & Craft: Butterflies – Children, Ages 6-11 – July 21 @ 4:00 p.m.

Art-y Time – Adults ages 55+ - Wednesday, July 27@ 11:00 a.m. 

Story & Craft: Spiders – Children, Ages 6-11 – July 28 @ 4:00 p.m.

Ticket to Read - Teens, 13-17 - Return Ticket to Library by August 13 to be entered into a prize raffle drawing.

Online Summer Reading Contest - Children, Teens, and Adults - Submit book reviews for a chance to
win prizes June 1 – August 13!

 

August

Undersea Treasure Hunt Game - Children, 3-12 – 7/5 – 8/13 During Regular Library Hours

Summer Reading Club – Children 6 – 12 - Wednesday, July 13 through August 3 @ 2:30 p.m.

Read Your Books, Keep Our Book! – Kids of all ages - July 5 through August 13 ***SORRY PROGRAM IS FULL***

Family Storytime - Birth-5 Years with Caregivers – Tuesdays, 8/2 & 8/9 @ 11:15 a.m.

Crafternoons – Children, Various Ages – Tuesdays, 8/2 & 8/9 @ 2:30 p.m.

“Perfect Pairings” Challenge – Adults, 19+ – July 7 through August 13 – Winner will be drawn randomly at noon

LEGO Club – Children, 6-11 – August 4 @ 4:00 p.m.

Read to a Dog – Children and their Families, All Ages – August 6 @ 11:00 a.m., 11:20 a.m., 11:40 a.m.

Super Scientist – Children entering grades 3-8 – Wednesday, August 10 @ 2:30 p.m. ***SORRY PROGRAM IS FULL***

Scrap Bag Challenge – Families – August 11 @ 6:15 p.m.

Ticket to Read - Teens, 13-17 - Return Ticket to Library by August 13 to be entered into a prize raffle drawing.

Online Summer Reading Contest - Children, Teens, and Adults - Submit book reviews for a chance to
win prizes June 1 – August 13!

Take a Look Around ATPL

Our Paintings

Printers' Marks on Windows

 

 

Aurora Town Public Library Board Info

Board of Trustees

  • Alice Askew, Trustee-at-Large
  • Martha Buyer, Treasurer
  • Elaine Chow, Vice President
  • Kara Spencer-Ching, President
  • Adam Zaremski, Secretary

Board Meetings, Agendas, Minutes

2022 Aurora Town Public Library Board Meeting Schedule, Minutes & Agendas

2021 Aurora Town Public Library Board Meeting Schedule, Minutes & Agendas

2020 Aurora Town Public Library Board Meeting Schedule, Minutes & Agendas

2019 Aurora Town Public Library Board Meeting Schedule, Minutes & Agendas

2018 Aurora Town Public Library Board Meeting Schedule, Minutes & Agendas

2017 Aurora Town Public Library Board Meeting Schedule, Minutes & Agendas

2016 Aurora Town Public Library Board Meeting Schedule, Minutes & Agendas

2015 Aurora Town Public Library Board Meeting Schedule, Minutes & Agendas

2012 - 2014 Agendas and Minutes

 

Annual Report

Budget

Bylaws

Mission Statement

  • To provide an opportunity for learning, personal growth and recreation for all the people of our service area, and
  • To apply traditional expertise and changing technology for equitable access to quality library services and materials in a 21st century facility.  

Strategic Plan

 

Friends of the Aurora Town Public Library

The Friends of the Aurora Town Public Library is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.  They generously support and fund a variety of things for the community to enjoy at the library - from furnishings and equipment to materials and programs.  Many Friends also volunteer at the library.  Funds are raised by the Friends primarily through an annual book sale and membership drive.

  • Material (books, dvds, cds, puzzles) donations are generally accepted by Friends at the library on one Saturday per month from 10am-2pm between September and May.  Please call the library in advance at 652-4440 to verify the schedule of upcoming collection dates or for more information.

Browse the e-edition of Book Page, a great discovery tool for readers at https://issuu.com/book_page. This monthly independent publication that highlights the new best books across all genres, complete with reviews and author interviews! Sponsored by the Friends.

 

2021 Fundraiser Results:

Library Discard Sale:

$2,848.82

Friends Annual Book Sale:

$3,515.30 

Friends Ongoing Book Sale:

$1,610.03

Amazon Book Sales:

$1,404.44

Baubles & Bling:

$2,801.00

 

 

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