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The Aurora Public Library District is open for Browse & Go service. Customers can register for an appointment online or by phone to browse the library's collection in person. For the safety of our customers and staff, appointments are limited to one hour per day. We will continue to offer Curbside Hold Pickup and Public Computer Appointments at all locations. 

Please note, we will adjust our plans as things continue to develop. Thank you for your patience with extended waiting periods during this time!

How It Works

Register for an appointment online or by calling 630-264-4117. 

  • Browse & Go sessions are one hour per day. Please note, a total maximum limit of 60 minutes is allowed in the library which may include a combination of Browse & Go and Public Computer appointments.
  • Appointments can be made up to 7 days in advance. 
  • Each registration can include up to five people in total. You do not need to register each person in your group individually. 
  • Please note that we have special hours for vulnerable populations, including seniors and those at higher risk because of underlying conditions. 
    • Monday, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. 
    • Tuesday, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. 

Make an appointment here!

Hours

Mondays: 12 – 6 p.m.

Tuesdays: 12 – 6 p.m.

Wednesdays: 12 – 8 p.m.

Thursdays: 12 – 8 p.m.

Fridays: Curbside, Drive-Thru, and Public Computing only

Saturdays: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Sundays: 1 - 5 p.m.

Hours for Vulnerable Populations

Vulnerable populations include seniors and those at higher risk because of underlying conditions. 


Mondays: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Tuesdays: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.


Capacity

Eola Road Branch: 50 people

Santori Library: 50 people

West Branch: 30

1 hour maximum per person

Do Your Part to Keep the Library Safe

Welcome back to the library! A few things have changed since we closed. We’re taking some extra precautions to ensure the health and safety of customers and staff in our buildings. Here’s what you can do to help.

  • Our Browse & Go service is by appointment only. Make an appointment here. 
  • We ask that you limit your time in the library, with a maximum of one hour per day. Please note, a total maximum limit of 60 minutes is allowed in the library which may include a combination of Browse & Go and Public Computer appointments.
  • Customers are required to wear a mask or face covering at all times while inside the building. 
  • Be sure to follow CDC guidelines and keep 6 feet of social distance from others. 
  • Limit your contact with library materials as much as possible. You can do this by searching our catalog or browsing the library app (available in the App Store or on Google Play) ahead of time. 
  • Once you are ready to check out, please use the library app or a self-check machine, if possible. 
  • Most importantly, stay home if you are sick! 

Safety Precautions

Here’s what the library is doing to minimize the risk of infection.

  • Cleaning is being prioritized and will be in the future, including multiple times a day, at all locations, and stressed at high-touch points. 
  • Sanitizer stations have been placed around our buildings in high-touch areas. 
  • Our spaces have been reorganized to allow for more spacing between seating. 
  • Directional signs have been placed throughout library buildings to encourage a one-way flow of traffic, including in the stacks. 
  • All staff desks have been fitted with plexiglass.  
  • Air filters are being changed more frequently, and fresh air exchange is operating at twice the rate it was pre-pandemic. 
  • Per state guidelines, water fountains are currently unavailable. However, bottle filling stations may still be used. 
  • We will continue to quarantine returned items for 7 days. 
  • Toys and other shared objects have been removed from children’s areas. 
  • Cash payments will not be accepted at this time. 

Suspended Services & Collections

Unfortunately, some library services and collections are unavailable at this time. 

Unavailable Services 

  • Makerspace
  • Emma and Robert Wegman Local History Room
  • Media Lab
  • Study Rooms
  • Meeting Rooms
  • Program Rooms 

Unavailable Collections 

  • Newspapers and magazines
  • Chromebooks
  • Fishing poles 
  • Parent Kits
  • Teen Subscription boxes

FAQs

Do I have to wear a mask?

Yes. Face coverings are required at all times while inside an Aurora Public Library facility.

Do I need to maintain six feet of social distance while in the library?

Yes. Markings on the floor will let you know where to walk in order to maintain safe social distancing standards. Please follow the signs and the directions of library staff and do not walk against the flow of foot traffic as indicated by the floor markings.

Can I visit the library any time I want?

One-hour appointments are available to visit the library Mondays & Tuesdays, 12 – 6 p.m.; Wednesdays & Thursdays, 12 – 8 p.m.; Saturdays 10 a.m. - 2 p.m; and Sundays 1 – 5 p.m.. We also have hours for vulnerable populations, including seniors and those at a higher risk, on Mondays and Tuesdays, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

How long is a Browse & Go session?

One 60 minute session will be allowed per day. Please note, a total maximum limit of 60 minutes is allowed in the library which may include a combination of Browse & Go and Public Computer appointments.

How many sessions can I have in a day?

All customers are currently limited to one Browse & Go session per day.

Can I bring guests with me?

Each registration can include up to five people in total. You do not need to register each person in your group individually.

Can I register for a Browse & Go appointment without a library card?

Yes! Please register for an appointment online or call 630-264-4117.

How old do I have to be to register for an appointment?

Customers over the age of 8 are allowed to register for an appointment at this time.

Now that library buildings are open, can I still use curbside hold pickup?

Yes! Curbside hold pickup and drive-up service is still available at all locations. Please visit www.aurorapubliclibrary.org/curbside for more information.

Can I use a public computer at the library? 

Yes! Please make a Public Computer Appointment online or by calling 630-264-4117. Please visit www.aurorapubliclibrary.org/computer-appointments for more information.


Can I book a study room or a meeting room?

Study rooms are available! Make an appointment here. 


The item I want is currently on the shelf at one of your locations. How can I get it?

You have two options.
  1. Place the item on hold. You can do this online, or by calling 630-264-4117. Please allow up to 5 business days. You will receive a notification when your hold is ready to schedule a pickup time via curbside pickup or drive-thru service. 
  2. Make a reservation to visit the library. You can do this online, or by calling 630-264-4117. Once you are ready to check out, please consider using the library app or a self-check machine. 

What is available for children at the library?

Children’s areas are open for our Browse & Go service. Toys and other shared objects have been removed as a safety precaution. However, we do have Craft Kits available for curbside pickup. Register online or call 630-264-4117. Be sure to check out our ongoing virtual children’s programs, including storytimes and singalongs! Find past programs here.


How can I check out my items?

Please use the library app or the self-check machine to check out your materials, if possible.

Other Available Services

Find online resources, 24/7 access to the digital library, databases, and virtual programs. Don’t have a library card? Don’t worry! You can sign up online. To find all our resources to use from home, visit www.aurorapubliclibrary.org/At-Home.

Place items on hold from home or by calling the library. Customers will receive a notification once their materials are ready to schedule a pickup time. For more information, visit www.aurorapubliclibrary.org/curbside.

Call or visit our website to make a one-hour appointment to use a public computer, print, scan, or fax at the library. For more information visit, www.aurorapubliclibrary.org/computer-appointments.

Contact Us

Text "askapl" to 66746

Email us at www.aurorapubliclibrary.org/contact-us

Leave us a voicemail at 630-264-4117

Direct message us via our social media channels @APLibraryIL