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!

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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

Libraries Open

Quarantine

 

 

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

October

Story Time - To Go - Ages 3 - 5 - Weekly from October 6 through November 10 - Participants will be called each week to pick-up their kit.

Monthly Programs

September

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

October

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

Unwind and Design To-Go Craft Kit: Halloween Spider Web Wreath—Adults, 17 and up—October 6, 2020—Participants will be called to pick-up their to-go craft kits the day of the program

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***

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

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

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

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***

Read Down Your Fines

 

 

Aurora Town Public Library Board Info

Response to COVID-19

Reopening Plan

Safety Plan

We would like extend our appreciation to the Town of Aurora and Aurora Senior Citizens Center for supplying us with a large supply of disposable masks for patrons in need of a face covering! Thank you to our community in advance for wearing a mask when visiting the Library after we open on July 1!

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

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

 It is the plan of the Aurora Town Public Library

  • 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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