Aurora Town Public Library

Aurora Town Public Library

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, 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!

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

Aurora Town Public Library

Orange Zone Walk-Up Sign

 

Walk-Up

Walk-Up 2

Quarantine

If you need to visit a library on Saturday, our neighbors in Elma are open 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and Orchard Park 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

 

Book Sales

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.

The 2019 Library Discard Book Sale raised $2,231.43.

The 2019 Annual Friends Book Sale raised $6,303.53.

 

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.
  • Hold fees are $1.00.
  • Borrow Information can be found here.

 

Weekly Programs

Coming Soon

Programs

November

Create-a-Card Club—Adults, 17 and up—Weeks of 9/14, 10/12, 11/9, 12/14—Participants will be called to pick-up their card making kit the week of the program ***SORRY PROGRAM IS FULL***

Reading Club - To Go - Ages 6 - 12 - Monthly, October 21, November 18, December 16 - Participants will be called each week to pick-up their kit..***SORRY PROGRAM IS FULL***

December

Unwind and Design To-Go Craft Kit: Wintry Repurposed Book Trees—Adults, 17 and up—October 6, 2020—Participants will be called to pick-up their to-go craft kits the day of the program

Create-a-Card Club—Adults, 17 and up—Weeks of 9/14, 10/12, 11/9, 12/14—Participants will be called to pick-up their card making kit the week of the program ***SORRY PROGRAM IS FULL***

Reading Club - To Go - Ages 6 - 12 - Monthly, October 21, November 18, December 16 - Participants will be called each week to pick-up their kit..***SORRY PROGRAM IS FULL***

 "L" IS FOR LIBRARY: Give Away Bags for Babies - Ages Birth - 2 1/2 - December 16 - Participants will be called to pick-up their bags.

 

Read Down Your Fines

 

 

Aurora Town Public Library Board Info

Annual Report

Board of Trustees

Alice Askew, President

Elaine Chow, Vice President

Kara Spencer-Ching, Treasurer

Richard Wiesen, Secretary

Martha Buyer, Trustee

 

Board Meetings, Agendas, Minutes

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

  • January 26, 2021 @ 1pm: Agenda | Minutes
  • February 23, 2021 @ 1pm: Agenda | Minutes
  • March 23, 2021 @ 1pm: Agenda | Minutes
  • April 27, 2021 @ 12:30pm: Annual Agenda | Annual Minutes | Agenda | Minutes 
  • May 25, 2021 @ 1pm: Agenda | Minutes
  • Jun 15, 2021 @ 1pm: Agenda | Minutes
  • September 28, 2021 @ 1pm: Agenda | Minutes 
  • October 26, 2021 @ 1 pm: Agenda | Minutes
  • November 16, 2021 @ 1pm: Agenda | Minutes
  • December 14, 2021@ 1pm: Agenda | Minutes

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

 

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

 

2018 Aurora Town Library Board Meeting Schedule, Minutes & Agendas

 

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

 

2016 Aurora Town Library Board Meeting Schedule, Minutes & Agendas

 

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

2012 - 2014 Agendas and Minutes

Bylaws

Budget

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.

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