Aurora Public Library District
🏢 Evergreen Indiana · Aurora, Indiana
Aurora Public Library District
The Aurora Public Library District serves the river towns and rural townships of western Dearborn County from three locations: the Aurora Main Branch at 414 Second Street, the Dillsboro Branch (recently extended to 8 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays), and the Local History Library at The Depot, a repurposed railroad station at 510 Second Street where patrons can dig into the county's past.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10am–6pm |
| Tuesday | 10am–8pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–6pm |
| Thursday | 10am–8pm |
| Friday | 10am–6pm |
| Saturday | 10am–3pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 414 Second Street, Aurora, IN 47001
Phone: (812) 926-0646
Website: eapld.org
Plus Code: 86FQ334X+Q9 (Aurora, IN)
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📖 About Aurora Public Library District
The Aurora Public Library District is the public library system for seven townships of Dearborn County, Indiana — Caesar Creek, Center, Clay, Hogan, Manchester, Sparta, and Washington. The Aurora branch at 414 Second Street anchors the district, with a second full-service branch in Dillsboro and a specialized Local History Library housed in the historic Depot building at 510 Second Street in Aurora. The Depot collection focuses on genealogy and local records, open most weekdays and on the third Saturday of each month. The district participates in Evergreen Indiana, allowing cardholders to borrow from more than 100 member libraries across the state. A catalog is available at catalog.eapld.org, and the district offers a robust selection of digital resources including Libby and hoopla through the Evergreen Indiana consortium. The library's mission is to nurture curiosity, capability, and confidence throughout all of life's chapters.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Three-location district: Aurora Main Branch, Dillsboro Branch, and the Local History Library at The Depot — a repurposed railroad station at 510 Second St
- Extended evening hours Tuesdays & Thursdays until 8 pm at both the Aurora and Dillsboro branches
- Local History Library at The Depot specializes in Dearborn County genealogy and historical records, open Tue–Thu noon–6 pm and third Saturdays
- Serves seven townships of Dearborn County — one of Indiana's oldest counties along the Ohio River
- Member of Evergreen Indiana, sharing a statewide catalog and delivery network with 100+ Indiana libraries
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Aurora District cardholders can read, research, and stream free through Indiana's statewide and consortium collections:
📚 Services
- Local History Library at The Depot — Dearborn County genealogy and historical records
- Library of Things lending program (non-traditional item checkout)
- Public computers, wireless printing, & free Wi-Fi
- Teacher's Bag of Books and Traveling Book Sets for educators
- Interlibrary loan through Evergreen Indiana (100+ member libraries)
- Community room reservations at the Aurora Main Branch
- Bookmobile and outreach programs serving the district's rural townships
🎸 Programs
- Children's and youth programming at both main branches
- Teen programming and activities
- Adult programs and book clubs
- Summer Reading Program for all ages
- Local History workshops at The Depot
📍 Nearby Libraries in Southeast Indiana
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Local History Library at The Depot?
The Local History Library at The Depot is a specialized branch of the Aurora Public Library District housed in a historic railroad depot at 510 Second Street in Aurora. It holds Dearborn County genealogy materials, historical records, and local history collections. It is open Tuesday through Thursday noon–6 pm and on the third Saturday of each month 10 am–3 pm. The phone number is (812) 926-4363.
Does the Dillsboro Branch have the same hours as the Aurora Main Branch?
Yes — the Dillsboro Branch at 10151 Library Lane, Dillsboro (phone: 812-954-4151) matches Aurora's schedule: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 10 am–6 pm; Tuesday and Thursday 10 am–8 pm; Saturday 10 am–3 pm; Sunday closed. Note that Dillsboro recently extended its Tuesday and Thursday evening hours to 8 pm.
Which townships does the Aurora Public Library District serve?
The district serves seven townships of Dearborn County: Caesar Creek, Center, Clay, Hogan, Manchester, Sparta, and Washington. If you live in one of these townships, you are eligible for a free Aurora Public Library District card.
Can I use my Aurora Library card at other Indiana libraries?
Yes. The Aurora Public Library District is a member of Evergreen Indiana, a statewide consortium of more than 100 public, school, and institutional libraries. Your Aurora card allows you to borrow physical materials from any Evergreen Indiana member library through the shared catalog at catalog.eapld.org.
📜 This library has genealogy & local-history resources. See how library family-history research works and find other libraries with genealogy collections genealogy libraries by state.
🧰 This library lends a “Library of Things.” See what you can borrow besides books and find other libraries with a Library of Things Library of Things by state.
🖨 This library offers printing, copying & fax. See how library printing, copying, scanning and fax services work — costs and mobile printing — and find other libraries that offer them printing & fax by state.
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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.
