Online Resources
The Aurora Public Library District subscribes to several online databases and resources. Everything is available to access from a Library Building. If you’re a member of the Library District, most are available from any internet connected computer using just your library card number.
Reading Resources
The Indiana Digital Library (IDL) is the leading online service from which Library patrons can download audiobooks, eBooks, magazines, and videos for free. You can also download the Libby app from your app store.
NoveList is a fiction database that provides subject heading access, reviews, annotations, and much more for over 120,000 fiction titles. It also includes other content of interest to fiction readers, such as Author Read-alikes, Book Discussion Guides, BookTalks, and Feature Articles.
NoveList K-8, a fiction database, is designed with a bright, appealing layout, designed especially for elementary and middle schools. This resource contains enhanced subject access for over 60,000 fiction titles aimed at the K-8 population. Full-text reviews from sources like School Library Journal and Booklist are available for many titles.
This book club allows you to sample the first three chapters of popular books through your email. Just select which topics you’re interested in and submit your email address. You’ll soon start receiving the samples.
Find out what is new at your library and sign up to receive alerts when new titles arrive, links directly to the catalog so you can request a copy to be held for you.
Discovering books that match your interests just got easier with SelectReads. Get monthly emails reading and recommendations customized to match your interests.
An easy way to track your favorite authors. Receive email alerts when the library receives a new book by authors you’ve selected. A full database of authors and their books, that the library owns, including author profiles.
Encyclopedias
In a world where questionable information is rampant, Britannica provides a product that inspires confidence, with content people can trust. They do this by collaborating with experts, scholars, educators, instructional designers, and user-experience specialists; by subjecting their work to rigorous editorial review; and by combining it all into learning products that are useful, reliable, and enjoyable.
Since 1917, World Book, Inc., has set the standard for providing accuracy, objectivity, and reliability in research materials for both children and adults. World Book presents a universe of information. From A to Z, the world of knowledge unfolds. World Book articles are written clearly. They’re concise and interesting…packed with facts instead of adjectives.
Educational Resources
Information on all AR books.
Homework isn’t always easy. That’s why AskRose is here to help. It’s a free math and science tutoring service for Indiana and other students in grades 6-12. Available 7-10 pm on Sundays – Thursday during the months of August – May.
INSPIRE has compiled a full list of resources for college, career, and life skills preparation, including college admission test and high school equivalency exam preparation! Get ready for the next chapter of your life right here.
Through this web-based educational software, kids will learn computer programming skills through a series of tutorials and projects. They will work towards building websites, video games, phone apps, animations and more, all the while, learning how to become better problem solvers and critical thinkers.
Databases
This database is the “go-to” resource for US state and territory information. Includes cultural, historical, and social topic reports with many modern and vintage maps, photos, & other images.
This database is the “go-to” resource for world travel information. Includes cultural, historical, and social topic reports with many modern and vintage maps, photos, & other images.
AtoZdatabases is the premier Reference, Research, Marketing, Mailing Lists/Sales Leads, and Job-Search Database. The database includes 65 million business & executive profiles, over 240 million residents with interests, hobbies and lifestyles information, over 7 million real-time job listings, 2 Million new businesses, over 12 million healthcare professionals, over 12 million new movers, 2 million new homeowners, and much more.
The databases are ideal for sales leads, mailing lists, market research, employment opportunities, finding friends, relatives and a whole lot of other possibilities.
The AutoMate database includes repair information supplied by the publisher of Chilton automotive books. It contains information on most manufacturers of domestic & imported vehicles.
This state-of-the-art website will help make all of your buying decisions smarter and easier – while helping you find the best prices anywhere.
Information about every country in the world. Whether it’s political, geographical, social, or anything else you’ll find it here.
Scholarships.com helps students find money for college and learn about the entire financial aid process. This free search engine delivers targeted lists of scholarships for the investment of just a few minutes.
Inspire is a collection of databases provided by the Indiana State Library.
Through a collection of comprehensive full-text content, Small Engine Repair Reference Center provides users with detailed, yet user-friendly repair guides for all manner of small engines.
News
Explore and stay informed on local, national and international topics, people and events in areas such as business, health, education, jobs and careers, political and social issues and more. Features a wide variety of credible, vetted news sources from around the world to around the corner, including The Journal Press. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.
Search full-text articles on local news, issues, events, people and more from current and archived issues of The Journal Press. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.
Newspaper Archive provides searchable copies of historical newspapers from many Indiana towns.
As of 2023, all newspapers on microfilm at the Depot have been digitized and made searchable on Newspapers.com! Search through 26 titles from 1836 to 2020. This resource is currently only available on library WiFi, unless the user has a paid Newspapers.com subscription.
Entertainment Resources
The Indiana Digital Library (IDL) – powered by Overdrive – is an the leading online service from which Library patrons can download audiobooks, ebooks magazines, and videos for free.
Stream thousands of films for free without ads through Kanopy!
Fiero Code is a self-guided learn-to-code software designed for ages 8-18. Create a
free account with your library card to track your progress as you build websites,
animations, and video games. Advance through a story and level up your avatar
while you learn different coding languages and build programming and problem solving skills.