Programs

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

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 - Thursday, 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.

EA Winter Fest: Story & Snack - Children, 3-8 years - Wednesday, February 18 @ 1:00 p.m. at the East Aurora Cooperative Market, 591 Main Street.

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

Sign Up for a Free Tree - Caregivers, children of all ages.  Register through March 15, 2026 online with Neighborhood Forest: bit.ly/4sDgn75

March

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.       

Office for People with Developmental Disabilities Job Fair - Monday, March 9 @ 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Positions Available for Direct Support Professionals & Licensed Practical Nurses - For more information contact (716) 608-0330 WesternNY.Careers@opwdd.ny.gov.                             

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.

Wee Folk Story Time - Children, birth - 5 years with a Caregiver - Tuesday, March 17 @ 6:15 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. 

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

Tween DND Night – Tweens, 10-13 – Tuesday, March 24 @ 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Sign Up for a Free Tree - Caregivers, children of all ages.  Register through March 15, 2026 online with Neighborhood Forest: bit.ly/4sDgn75

April... Registration Begins March 2

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

• Databases A-Z
• Subject Guides
• Featured Resources

Collections

• Special Collections
• Digital Collections
• Rare Books

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.

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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