Fresh air. Beautiful scenery. Socializing. Stress reduction. There are so many great reasons to go for a walk or hike in nature. It is also, of course, a great way to move our bodies. The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada recommends adults get a minimum of 150 minutes of physical activity each week, in…
Library of Things: Sewing Machine
I learned how to sew when I was younger and this has fostered a life-long love of creating and crafting. A sewing machine offers a range of possibilities for people of any age and they can benefit from using this machine. The Aurora Public Library offers a Singer Heavy Duty Sewing Machine as one of…
Scoop Ball Set
Grace and Sam here to tell you about your next favourite summer activity - Scoop Ball!!
Summertime Sadness
Do you enjoy hot weather? Or do you have that summertime sadness? Many people tend to feel down when the weather is bad, or when sunlight hours lessen during the colder months. But some people feel sad even when it’s warm and sunny. This can happen when you have Seasonal Affective Disorder. What is Seasonal…
The Telescope
Did you know that with your APL card you have access to more than just books? The Library of Things collection contains a variety of other types of objects that you can borrow with your library card, like a telescope!
Why we love eBooks and eAudiobooks!
A new generation of library materials! eBooks and eAudiobooks are nothing new, and are a staple to many people now; but did you know that your library card unlocks access to thousands of items, all for free? Libby is the app that’s most used by library users and it’s home to our largest collection of…
Why These are my Favourite Storytime Books!
Here at APL, we try to make sure that we have programming for everyone, and that includes the library's youngest patrons! We offer at least one storytime program 6 days a week, every week, which means my coworkers and I have read through MANY different storytime books, and we all have some classics and favourites…
Must Play Games: Persona 3 Reload
The Persona series debuted in 1996 when Revelations: Persona was released on the PlayStation. It's taken the franchise a long time to rise to mainstream appeal, and it was in 2016 that Persona 5 was released and people began to talk about this fantastic series. Persona sees players taking on the role of a high…
Why you Should be Borrowing Cookbooks from the Library
Cookbook Collection First things first, the library has a ton of books (and I do mean a ton), but our cookbook collection is worth its weight in gold. The library offers you three ways to borrow books: physical, digital and audio. Our physical collection has books featuring cuisine from around the world, popular chefs who…
Guest Blog Post: The more threads, the richer the tapestry by Sholom Wargon
Check out this Guest Blog Post by Sholom Wargon, creator of immigrantstory.ca and the corresponding exhibition on display at APL. The exhibition features story panels and incredible photos, all from the lives of immigrants who came to Canada from across the world. See it at APL until March 31st!
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