Aurora Town Public Library
Library Info
550 Main St.
East Aurora, NY 14052
United States
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:
Community Meeting Room Use Policy & Application (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
- Agreement For Loan & External Exhibition Of Rare & Unique Collections Form (pdf)
- Bulletin Board Policy (pdf)
- Claims Audit Policy (pdf)
- Conflict of Interest Policy (pdf)
- Disaster Plan Policy (pdf)
- Distribution Policy (pdf)
- Ethics Policy (pdf)
- Exhibits & Display Policy & Application Form (pdf)
- The Community / Meeting Room Use Policy & Application (pdf)
- Filming and Photography Guidelines & Approval Form (pdf)
- Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) Policy, Application Form & Appeal Form (pdf)
- Gift & Donor Recognition Policy (pdf)
- Investment Policy (pdf)
- Loan & External Exhibition Of Rare & Unique Collections Policy (pdf)
- Lost & Found Policy (pdf)
- Open Meeting Policy (pdf)
- Petty Cash Fund Policy (pdf)
- Procurement Policy (pdf)
- Public Health Emergency Operations Plan (pdf)
- Rules of Conduct (pdf)
- Social Media Policy (pdf)
- Telecommuting Policy & Agreement (pdf)
- Whistle Blower Policy & Reporting Form (pdf)
System-Wide Policies
What’s Happening
Aurora Town Public Library
Programs
Individuals in need of an accommodation may contact the ADA Coordinator at access@buffalolib.org within 7 days of the program.
July
Hand-Painted Barrels Fundraiser: A Collaboration of the Friends and the East Aurora Art Society – Monday, June 2 – Friday, August 1
Read It & Keep It Reading Incentive Program - Children, Birth-Teen - Register and get Reading Log: June 2 - July 7. Read and redeem: July 7 - August 11.
Curiosity Club - Children, 6-11 - Mondays: July 7, 14, 21, 28, August 4 @ 1:30 p.m.
Fitness Fridays: Balance & Mobility – Adults, 50+ - Fridays, July 11 through August 1 @ 1:30 p.m.
Art Explorations - Tweens, 11-13 – Tuesdays: July 8, 22, 29, & August 5 @ 6:00 p.m.
Storybook Cook - Children, 6-11 - Saturday, July 19 @ 11:00 a.m.
Hawk Creek: "Talk on the Wild Side" - All Ages - July 23 @ 2:00 p.m.
Reinstein Woods: Birding 101- Adults, 19+ - Thursday, July 24 @ 2:00 p.m.
Black Light Art Party - Teens, 12+ - Thursday, July 24 @ 6:30 p.m.
Read To a Dog - Children, 6-11 - Saturday, July 26 @ 11:00, 11:15, 11:30, or 11:45 a.m.
Friends of the Library Pop-Up Sale – Saturday, July 26 @ 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Ready for School - Children, 3.5-5 - Monday, July 28 @ 10:30 a.m.
Art of Theatre - Children, 8-12 - Wednesday, July 30 @ 1:30 p.m.
Black Light Art Party - Children, 3-11 (under 6 with a helper)- Thursday, July 31 @ 6:30 p.m.
August
Hand-Painted Barrels Fundraiser: A Collaboration of the Friends and the East Aurora Art Society – Monday, June 2 – Friday, August 1
Read It & Keep It Reading Incentive Program - Children, Birth-Teen - Register and get Reading Log: June 2 - July 7. Read and redeem: July 7 - August 11.
Curiosity Club - Children, 6-11 - Mondays: July 7, 14, 21, 28, August 4 @ 1:30 p.m.
Fitness Fridays: Balance & Mobility – Adults, 50+ - Fridays, July 11 through August 1 @ 1:30 p.m.
Book Box – Teens & Tweens, 10-18 – Friday, August 1 – Pickup box @ Library
LEGO Club - Children, Ages 6-11 – Saturdays: July 12 & August 2 @ 11:00 a.m.
My Person & Me - Children, 6 months-3 years with a caregiver - Monday, August 4 @ 10:30 a.m.
Art Explorations - Tweens, 11-13 – Tuesdays: July 8, 22, 29, & August 5 @ 6:00 p.m.
Zine Workshop – Teens & Tweens, 10-18 - Wednesday, August 6 – 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Bring Your Own Book – Adults, 19+ - Tuesdays: May 6, June 10, July 8, & August 5 @ 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Friends of the Library Pop-Up Sale – Saturday, August 24 @ 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Book a Class or Outreach Visit
Community / Meeting Room & Exhibits & Displays
Community Meeting Room Use 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 give tribute to a friend or relative and enable the Library to acquire needed materials that enrich our collections.
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
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!
- Most items must be checked out on an adult library card, by an adult, 17 years of age or older.
- Children under 17 require a library card with internet permission and a waiver signed by a parent or guardian may check out Chromebooks and Hotspots.
- For sports equipment, a parent / guardian, and all adult patrons need to sign a waiver before initial checkout.
- 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.
- Most Things circulate for one week with one renewal.
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
- Business Resources
- Genealogy Resources
- Immigrant, Refugee and New Citizen Resources
- Jobs + Career Resources
- Parent Resources
- Senior Resources
- Teacher 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.
Take a Look Around ATPL
Printers' Marks on Windows (pdf)
Exhibits & Displays
Holland Tuesday Painters
- Most items must be checked out on an adult library card, by an adult, 17 years of age or older.
Board Info
Aurora Town Public Library Board Info
Board of Trustees
- Martha Buyer, Trustee Term: 1/24—12/28 (Oath of Office: 1/22/2024)
- Elaine Chow, Secretary: 1/25—12/29 (Oath of Office: 1/24/2025)
- Kara Spencer-Ching, Vice President & Internal Auditor Term: 1/21—12/25 (Oath of Office: 1/26/2021)
- Sashi Racho, Treasurer Term: 1/23—12/27 (Oath of Office: 1/23/2023)
- Adam Zaremski, President Term: 1/22—12/26 (Oath of Office: 1/10/2022)
Board Meetings, Agendas, Minutes
2025 Aurora Town Public Library Board Meeting Schedule, Minutes & Agendas
- January 28, 2025 @ 6pm: Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf) | Board Documents (pdf)
- February 25, 2025 @ 6pm: Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf) | Board Documents (pdf)
- March 25, 2025 @ 6pm: Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf) | Board Documents (pdf)
- April 22, 2025 @ 6pm: Annual Agenda (pdf) | Annual Minutes (pdf) | Annual Board Documents (pdf) | Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf) | Board Documents (pdf) | Library Survey for Adults, 50+ Results
- May 27, 2025 @ 6pm: Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf) | Board Documents (pdf) | NYS Comptroller's Report (pdf)
- Jun 24, 2025 @ 6pm: Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf) | Board Documents (pdf) | 2025 Contract (pdf) | "System Paid" Budget Analysis - April 2025 (pdf)
- September 23, 2025 @ 6pm: Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf) | Board Documents (pdf)
- October 28, 2025 @ 6pm: Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf) | Board Documents (pdf)
- November 18, 2025 @ 6pm: Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf) | Board Documents (pdf)
- December 16, 2025 @ 6pm: Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf) | Board Documents (pdf)
2024 Aurora Town Public Library Board Meeting Schedule, Minutes & Agendas
- January 23, 2024 @ 1pm: Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf) | Board Documents (pdf)
- February 27, 2024 @ 1pm: Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf) | Board Documents (pdf)
- March 26, 2024 @ 1pm: Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf) | Board Documents (pdf)
- April 23, 2024 @ 12:30pm: Annual Agenda (pdf) | Annual Minutes (pdf) | Annual Board Documents (pdf) | NYS Comptroller's Report (pdf) | Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf) | Board Documents (pdf)
- May 28, 2024 @ 1pm: Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf) | Board Documents (pdf)
- Jun 25, 2024 @ 1pm: Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf) | Board Documents (pdf) | 2024 Contract (pdf)
- September 24, 2024 @ 1pm: Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf) | Board Documents (pdf)
- October 22, 2024 @ 1pm: Agenda (pdf) | Minutes | Board Documents (pdf)
- November 26, 2024 @ 1pm: Agenda | Minutes | Board Documents
- December 17, 2024 @ 1pm: Agenda | Minutes | Board Documents
2023 Aurora Town Public Library Board Meeting Schedule, Minutes & Agendas
- January 24, 2023 @ 1pm: Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf) | Board Documents (pdf)
- February 28, 2023 @ 1pm: Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf) | Board Documents (pdf)
- March 28, 2023 @ 1pm: Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf) | Board Documents (pdf)
- April 25, 2023 @ 12:30pm: Annual Agenda (pdf) | Annual Minutes (pdf) | Agenda (pdf)| Minutes (pdf) | Annual Board Documents (pdf)| Board Documents (pdf)
- May 23, 2023 @ 1pm: Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf) | Board Documents (pdf)
- Jun 27, 2023 @ 1pm: Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf) | Board Documents (pdf)
- September 26, 2023 @ 1pm: Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf) | Board Documents (pdf)
- October 24, 2023 @ 1 pm: Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf) | Board Documents (pdf)
- November 28, 2023 @ 1pm: CANCELLED
- December 19, 2023@ 1pm: Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf) | Board Documents (pdf)
2022 Aurora Town Public Library Board Meeting Schedule, Minutes & Agendas
- January 25, 2022 @ 1pm: Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf)| Board Documents (pdf)
- February 22, 2022 @ 1pm: Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf) | Board Documents (pdf)
- March 4, 2022 @ 1pm: Special Meeting Agenda (pdf) | Special Meeting Minutes (pdf)| Special Meeting Board Documents (pdf)
- March 29, 2022 @ 1pm: Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf)| Board Documents (pdf)
- April 26, 2022 @ 12:30pm: Annual Agenda (pdf)| Annual Minutes (pdf)| Agenda (pdf)| Minutes (pdf) | Annual Board Documents (pdf) | Board Documents (pdf)
- May 24, 2022 @ 1pm: Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf) | Board Documents (pdf)
- June 13, 2022 @ 10:30 a.m. Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf)| Board Documents (pdf)
- Jun 28, 2022 @ 1pm: Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf) | Board Documents (pdf)
- September 27, 2022 @ 1pm: Agenda (pdf)| Minutes (pdf) | Board Documents (pdf)
- October 25, 2022 @ 1 pm: Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf) | Board Documents (pdf)
- November 15, 2022 @ 1pm: Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf) | Board Documents (pdf)
- December 13, 2022@ 1pm: Agenda (pdf)| Minutes (pdf) | Board Documents (pdf)
2021 Aurora Town Public Library Board Meeting Schedule, Minutes & Agendas
- January 15, 2021 @ 1pm: Special Meeting Agenda (pdf) | Special Meeting Minutes (pdf)
- January 26, 2021 @ 1pm: Agenda (pdf)| Minutes (pdf) | Board Documents (pdf)
- February 23, 2021 @ 1pm: Agenda (pdf)| Minutes (pdf) | Board Documents (pdf)
- March 23, 2021 @ 1pm: Agenda (pdf)| Minutes (pdf) | Board Documents (pdf)
- April 27, 2021 @ 12:30pm: Annual Agenda (pdf) | Annual Minutes (pdf)| Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf) | Annual Board Documents (pdf) | Board Documents (pdf)
- May 25, 2021 @ 1pm: Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf) | Board Documents (pdf)
- Jun 15, 2021 @ 1pm: Agenda (pdf)| Minutes (pdf) | Board Documents (pdf)
- September 28, 2021 @ 1pm: Agenda (pdf)| Minutes (pdf) | Board Documents (pdf)
- October 26, 2021 @ 1 pm: Agenda (pdf)| Minutes (pdf) | Board Documents (pdf)
- November 16, 2021 @ 1pm: Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf) | Board Documents (pdf)
- December 14, 2021@ 1pm: Agenda (pdf)| Minutes (pdf) | Board Documents (pdf)
2020 Aurora Town Public Library Board Meeting Schedule, Minutes & Agendas
- January 28, 2020 @ 1pm: Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf)
- February 25, 2020 @ 1pm: Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf)
- March 30, 2020 @ 1pm: Special Meeting Agenda (pdf) | Special Meeting Minutes (pdf)
- April 21, 2020 @ 12:30pm: Annual Agenda (pdf) | Annual Minutes (pdf)| Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf)
- May 26, 2020 @ 1pm: Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf)
- June 1, 2020 @ 11am: Special Meeting Agenda (pdf) | Special Meeting Minutes (pdf)
- Jun 23, 2020 @ 1pm: Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf)
- September 29, 2020 @ 1pm: Agenda (pdf)| Minutes (pdf)
- October 27, 2020 @ 1 pm: Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf)
- November 17, 2020 @ 1pm: Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf)
- December 29, 2020@ 1pm: Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf)
2019 Aurora Town Public Library Board Meeting Schedule, Minutes & Agendas
- January 22, 2019 @ 1pm: Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf)
- February 26, 2019 @ 1pm: Agenda (pdf)| Minutes (pdf)
- March 26, 2019 @ 1pm: Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf)
- April 23 2019 @ 12:30pm: Annual Agenda (pdf) | Annual Minutes (pdf)| Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf)
- May 28, 2019 @ 1pm: Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf)
- Jun 25, 2019 @ 1pm: Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf)
- September 24, 2019 @ 1pm: Agenda (pdf)| Minutes (pdf)
- October 22, 2019 @ 1pm: Agenda (pdf)| Minutes (pdf)
- November 19, 2019 @ 1pm: Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf)
- December 17, 2019 @ 1pm: Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf)
2018 Aurora Town Public Library Board Meeting Schedule, Minutes & Agendas
- January 23, 2018: Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf)
- February 8, 2018 @ 10am: Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf)
- February 27, 2018 @ 1pm: Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf)
- March 27, 2018 @ 1pm: Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf)
- April 9, 2018 @ 12:30pm: Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf)
- April 24, 2018 @ 12:30pm: Agenda (pdf) | Monthly Meeting Minutes (pdf) | Annual Meeting Minutes (pdf)
- May 22, 2018 @ 1pm: Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf)
- June 26, 2018 @ 1pm: Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf)
- September 25, 2018 @ 1pm Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf)
- October 23, 2018 @ 1pm Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf)
- November 27, 2018 @ 1pm Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf)
- December 18, 2018 @ 1pm Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf)
2017 Aurora Town Public Library Board Meeting Schedule, Minutes & Agendas
- January 24, 2017: Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf)
- February 14, 2017: Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf)
- March 21, 2017: Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf)
- April 20, 2017: Minutes (pdf)
- April 25, 2017: Agenda (pdf) | Monthly Meeting Minutes (pdf) | Annual Meeting Minutes (pdf)
- May 23, 2017: Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf)
- June 27, 2017: Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf)
- September 26, 2017: Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf)
- October 24, 2017: Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf)
- November 28, 2017: Agenda (pdf)| Minutes (pdf)
- December 19, 2017: Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf)
2016 Aurora Town Public Library Board Meeting Schedule, Minutes & Agendas
- January 19, 2016: Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf)
- February 23, 2016: Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf)
- March 29, 2016: Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf)
- April 26, 2016: Agenda (pdf) | Monthly Meeting Minutes (pdf) | Annual Meeting Minutes (pdf)
- May 24, 2016: Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf)
- June 28, 2016: Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf)
- September 2, 2016: Minutes (pdf)
- September 27, 2016: Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf)
- October 18, 2016: Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf)
- November 15, 2016: Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf)
- December 13, 2016: Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf)
2015 Aurora Town Public Library Board Meeting Schedule, Minutes & Agendas
- January 20, 2015: Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf)
- February 24, 2015: Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf)
- March 17, 2015: Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf)
- April 28, 2015: Agenda (pdf) | Annual Meeting Minutes (pdf) | Monthly Meeting Minutes (pdf)
- May 26, 2015: Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf)
- June 23, 2015: Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf)
- September 22, 2015: Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf)
- October 27, 2015: Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf)
- November 24, 2015: Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf)
- December 15, 2015: Agenda (pdf) | Minutes (pdf)
2012 - 2014 Agendas and Minutes (pdf)
Annual Report
- 2024 Annual Report to the Community (pdf)
- 2023 Annual Report to the Community (pdf)
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2022 Annual Report to the Community (pdf)
Budget
- 2025 Budget & Resolution (pdf)
- 2024 Budget & Resolution (pdf)
- 2023 Budget & Resolution (pdf)
- 2022 Budget & Resolution (pdf) | 2022 Budget Increase & Resolution (pdf) | 2022 Final Budget & Resolution (pdf)
- 2021 Budget & Resolution (pdf)
- 2020 Budget & Resolution (pdf)
Bylaws
Mission Statement
- The Aurora Town Public Library exists to serve our community with the best library resources available to enrich, enlighten, and entertain.
Strategic Plan
Long-Range Plan (pdf) (January 2024-December 2028)
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, puzzles) donations are generally accepted by Friends at the library on Thursdays, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Please call the library in advance at 652-4440 to verify or for more information.
Browse the Book Page, a great discovery tool for readers sponsored by the Friends of the Library. This monthly independent publication that highlights the new best books across all genres, complete with reviews and author interviews. Come pick up your issue today!