More than books: Resources for teens to engage and learn at Aurora Public Library
The library today is so much more than books. With a library card, you have access to a plethora of resources to help you with school, find a job and more. If you don’t have a library card and are an Aurora Public School’s (APS) student, you can access these using your student ID number instead. If you’re not an APS student, stop by an
Aurora Public Library branch with an adult and staff can set you up with a library card in a couple of minutes.
Here are a few of these great resources to get started with engaging with the community and enhancing your learning skills.
Programs
Aurora Central Library Teen Alliance
Come hang in a welcoming and supportive space. Connect with others and celebrate individuality through various activities and discussions. Meets every second Thursday of the month.
Teen Advisory Group
Help make teen voices heard at the library while earning volunteer hours.
Teen Advisory Service
Earn volunteer hours while serving your community and making new friends. For ages 12 and under, please register on our event page. For 13 years and older, please register at
AuroraGov.org/Volunteer.
Legendary Library League
Join a real-life Pokémon Play! Professor as she guides you through various Pokémon activities. Meets very second Friday of the month from March to November.
Discover more at AuroraGov.org/LibraryPrograms
Homework Help
Ebsco
You can find an abundance of peer reviewed articles on just about any subject you can think of. This can be especially helpful when writing papers or studying for exams. There are several sub-categories of Ebsco that can help narrow your research. Some examples are Explora High School, Academic Search Premier, Points of View and more.
Brainfuse HelpNow
This resource offers free online tutoring for any subject and any grade level. Offers assistance for ACT, SAT, AP, GED tests and more. You can also access several study assistants and virtual meeting places. You can even access tutors in English and Spanish.
Colorado Historic Newspaper Collection
Find historic newspaper articles from all over Colorado. You do not need a library card to access this database.
Directory of Open Access Journals
A searchable site of more than 11,500 peer-reviewed scientific and scholarly journals, including full-text articles from over 130 countries.
Making of America
Provides historical sources about U.S. history through a collaboration of libraries and universities.
Transparent Language Online
An easy-to-use language learning resource that provides users with unlimited access to hundreds of hours of instruction for 95+ languages, including English.
Life Skills
Auto Repair Source
Contains repair and maintenance information for most major manufacturers of domestic and imported vehicles. Provides videos and pictures.
Brainfuse JobNow
JobNow provides resume help including live assistance, interview help including a live interview coach and help with job searching, including a live job coach.
DMV Permit Test
Collects thousands of knowledge test questions to provide a free resource that both aspiring and existing drivers can use to test and improve their driving knowledge.
Driving Tests
A free Colorado driver's education program containing: 11 car practice tests, 9 motorcycle practice tests, 10 CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) practice tests, 3 online driver’s manuals (car, motorcycle, CDL), a Colorado road sign test in Spanish, and an FAQ section with detailed answers to 100+ DMV-related questions.
Home Improvement Source
A DIY database of full-text content from leading home improvement magazines and reference books, plus a collection of images not found anywhere else online.
Small Engine Repair Source
Provides detailed and user-friendly repair guides for all types of small engines, including lawn mowers, snow blowers and generators. Contains pictures and photos.
State Tax Help
Provides information from the Federation of Tax Administrators about state taxes, including yearly tax forms and state agencies.
U.S. Naturalization/Citizenship Test
Study aids and practice tests for the naturalization test, from the United States government.
Fun and other
Colorado Trail Explorer (COTREX)
Discover Colorado's expansive network of trails and track your experience out on them.
Hobbies and Crafts Source
A DIY database of leading full-text hobby and craft magazines, hobby profiles, recipes and videos to inspire creativity and nurture extra-curricular interests.
International Travel Tips
Information about traveling abroad from the U.S. State Department, including visa requirements.
Kids Food Finder
Find locations for summer food sites in Colorado that offer free meals to kids and teens up to 18 years old. Tambien en espanol.
Petrucci Free Music Library
A virtual library containing public domain music as well as music from composers who are willing to share their work with the world without charge.
Start today at AuroraLibrary.org