Welcome to Aurora Public Library’s blog. A place where our library staff share their thoughts, insider knowledge and overall love of all things book and community.
At Aurora Public Library we strive to meet the needs of the citizens of Aurora with books, information and other resources in a positive and proactive manner. Our programming is made possible through the generosity of the Friends of the Aurora Public Library.
A library is much more than books! While we still have stacks to wander and eBooks to download anytime, we are also a place to join together as a community – to make new friends, learn new skills, try a new hobby and so much more! Our blog follows this ideology. On this blog we will explore new books and discuss some of our favorites; share craft and activity ideas, from STEAM experiments to art projects for all ages; share fun facts; and learn more about our world together!
Feel free to comment on posts (let us know what you think of the book we discuss, or show us your finished art project), re-blog and share on social media and – most of all – enjoy!
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To find out more about the staff who contribute to this blog, read below.
Elizabeth B.
Elizabeth Bernhardt is a Librarian at the Iliff Square Branch of Aurora Public Library, conveniently located near the Friends of the Aurora Public Library bookstore to enable all of your reading cravings. She loves all aspects of library work, from dancing badly at Toddler Storytime to teaching computer lessons and making adorable lopsided crafts. When not at work, Elizabeth likes playing video games and board games, reading five books at once and curling up under fuzzy blankets with giant mugs of tea.
Julia D.
Julia is an Outreach Librarian at Aurora Public Library. Her hobbies include cross-stitch, hiking, and of course, reading - anything historical (fiction and non-fiction), dystopian or young adult is fair game!
Brandon F.
Brandon is a Librarian at our Martin Luther King Jr. Library. You will usually find him hiking in the beautiful Rockies or enjoying one of his many nerdy hobbies. His reading interests are horror, sci-fi and fantasy.
Adam G.
Adam is a Programming & Outreach Library Assistant with Aurora Public Library. He is usually found outside the library at schools, senior homes and local events running outreach programs. When not making projects for programs, he is avidly following anything and everything that can almost be called a sport and spending time with his family and friends.
Stacy H.
Stacy is a Library Assistant at Aurora Central Library. She has been with Aurora Public Library for two years. She likes to spend her free time with her friends playing board games, video games and painting and crafting group cosplays. Her favorites books are "The Jungle Book", "Coraline", "Life of Pi" and "Jurassic Park."
Tess J.
Tess is graduate of the University of Southern California with a Master's in Library & Information Science. She currently works as a Library Assistant at Tallyn’s Reach Library. She loves to create engaging literacy programs for all ages. Tess is a wife and mother, enjoys reading and the outdoors.
Kristin S.
Kristin is a Library Assistant at our Mission Viejo Library. She has worked at Aurora Public Library since 2013 and specializes in teen programs, adult programs and computer tutoring. Her hobbies include video games, digital painting and designing Excel spreadsheets for fun.
Julie S.
Julie is a Library Assistant at our Tallyn's Reach Library. She loves to spend her days dancing with toddlers and chasing teenagers with Nerf guns. She enjoys watching Harry Potter, Doctor Who and Star Trek with her family. Julie's favorite book is “Fangirl” by Rainbow Rowell.
Nicole S.
Nicole is a Library Assistant at Aurora Central Library. A Wisconsin native, she recently relocated to Colorado and is thrilled to be part of a library staff again! Her hobbies include any and all things Disney (especially “Beauty and the Beast”), volleyball, board games with friends, walks in the dog park with her puppy Lyla and snuggles on the couch with her cat Hades. She loves to read fantasy and fairy tale retellings, especially "Splintered" by A.G. Howard.
Sara V.H.
Sara is a Programming & Outreach Librarian with Aurora Public Library. An (almost) lifelong resident of Aurora, Sara is proud to call Aurora home and serve her fellow Aurorans at the library! Her hobbies include travel, gaming, cooking and reading and she loves all things Disney and cats. One of her favorite book series is “The Selection” by Kiera Cass.
Tessy W.
Tessy is a Librarian at our Hoffman Library. She can sometimes be found in her office brainstorming modern art out of paper straws (among other DIY projects), or browsing Goodreads for diversity-focused and feminist literature for books clubs and reader advisory. She spends her free time quilting, playing video games and playing with her niece. Reading interests range from space operas to modern political nonfiction.
Tyler W.
Tyler is a Library Assistant at our Hoffman Library. He loves to troubleshoot all things at the branch, from computers to sewing machines. Born and raised in Colorado, he spends his weekends enjoying city walks with his husband admiring local architecture. Travel plays a big role in their lives and they are always looking forward to the next big trip.
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