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Exhibits

The Aurora Public Library District is proud to host diverse exhibits at no charge to our community. Exhibits can be viewed during open hours at library location(s) as described below.

Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Art Deco

Wednesday, April 9 - Monday, June 30, 2025

Santori Library, 3rd floor

Art deco, metal housewares dating to the 1930s are showcased in this new exhibit by the Mid-West Early American Pressed Glass Club of Aurora. The exhibit features more than 20 items from the 1925 Paris, France Exposition International des Arts Decoratifs and a Connecticut manufacturer of industrial and commercial parts who introduced art deco-style housewares to the U.S. Items on display are brass or copper-plated with chrome. They include a napkin holder, serving spoon and fork, triple tray, sugar and creamer, waffle set, ice bowl and tongs, blue mirror tray with four cocktail cups, candlesticks, ice drink mixers, and an "occasional" box. Each piece is trademarked with the Chase Brass and Copper Co. centaur. 

Emmy Lou John poses with vintage art deco metal housewares on display at Santori Aurora Public Library in downtown Aurora through June. John is library exhibit case chairman for the display by Mid-West Early American Pressed Glass Club of Aurora. (Al Benson photo)     Vintage art deco metal housewares are on display through June at Santori Aurora Public Library in downtown Aurora. The third-floor exhibit by Mid-West Early American Pressed Glass Club of Aurora is free to the public. (Al Benson photo)

Staircase Stories

Monday, July 7 - Thursday, August 7

Eola Road Branch Lobby & Virtual via Issuu


Staircase Stories is a community-inspired collection of memories of the Eola Road Branch, as we celebrate the old and welcome the new. Learn more about the Eola Road Branch renovation here.