braries ROCK**
ursday, February 2 | 5:30 p m
la Road Branch - Children's Program Room
ow your creativity and love of books with this fun ck-painting activity! Rocks can be taken home or splayed in the library Ages 5 - 11
The Art Box - Ages 6-11
Saturday, February 4 | 11 a m
Santori Library - Hurrell Storytime Room
Join us for some interesting art projects and show off your creativity. The February session will be a surprise!
Black History Month Family Jeopardy*
Saturday, February 4 | 2 p m
Santori Library - 125/126 Combo
Join us and celebrate Black History Month with a little game of Jeopardy! Light refreshments & snacks will be served All ages
Homeschool Huddle - Things That Make You Go Eww!*
Tuesday, February 7 | 2 p.m.
Santori Library - 125/126
Red Oak Nature Center presents stinky, stinky, and slimy animals! Ages 6-11.
Paper Magnet Craft - For Grades 2 - 5**
Tuesday, February 7 | 6 p.m.
Eola Road Branch - Children's Program Room
Make a decorative magnet using colorful tissue paper and glue!
PreK Afternoon Storytime - Valentine's Day**
Thursday, February 9 | 2 p m
Eola Road Branch - Children's Program Room
Let's celebrate together with stories, songs and crafts! Ages 3-5
DIY Craft Friendship Bracelet
Thursday, February 9 | 4 p.m.
West Branch - Meeting Room
Use your creativity to make a friendship bracelet using beads, thread, and other materials. Materials will be provided. Ages 6-11.
Valentine's Day Party**
Friday, February 10 | 1 p.m.
Santori Library - 125/126
Enjoy a fun filled storytime, craft, and snack Ages 0-6 with a caregiver.
Play & Stay!
Saturday, February 11 | 10 a.m.
Eola Road Branch - Children's Program Room
Bring your baby to the library to play and get to know some other local parents and caregivers. We'll provide lots of fun toys, discussion topics, and refreshments! Ages 0-24 months.
Virtual Author Visit: Shannon Hale & LeUyen Pham
Saturday, February 11 | 3 p.m.
Eola Road Branch - Large Meeting Room & Virtual via Zoom
Join us for the in-person watch party for our virtual author visit with writer
Shannon Hale and illustrator LeUyen Pham!
Can't make it into the library? Register to receive the Zoom link instead.
CHILDREN
Pretend & Play: Valentine’s Day Tea Party*
Monday, February 13 | 11 a m
Santori Library - Hurrell Storytime Room
Come dressed in your best and join us for a pretend Valentine’s Day-themed tea party! Books, crafts, and fake tea included. Ages 2 - 5.
Valentine’s Day Craft Night!
Monday, February 13 | 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Eola Road Branch - Children's Program Room
Drop in and enjoy an evening of DIY crafting with your family! Children under the age of 8 must be directly supervised by a caregiver.
Reading with Rover
Wednesday, February 15 | 4 - 5 p.m.
West Branch - Meeting Room
Saturday, February 18 | 2 - 3 p m
Eola Road Branch - Children's Program Room
Have fun reading to our dog friends! Dogs and handlers are from the Fox Valley Therapy Dog Club Ages 6 - 11
Fizzy Moon Sand Activity**
Wednesday, February 15 | 6 p m
Eola Road Branch - Children's Program Room
Join us for a STEM activity all about making fizzy moon sand! Grades 2 - 6.
Early Readers Book Club
Saturday, February 18 | 10 a.m. - Fly Guy**
Eola Road Branch - Children's Program Room
Monday, February 27: 4 p m - Little Critters
Santori Library - Storytime Room
Grab a snack, to a craft, and explore a great book each month Grades K - 2
Watercolor Salt Painting**
Monday, February 20 | 1 p.m.
Eola Road Branch - Children's Program Room
If you want to paint in a new way, come paint your own salt designs with watercolors! Grades 2 - 6.
Make Your Own Slime**
Tuesday, February 21 | 6 p.m.
Eola Road Branch - Children's Program Room
Do you like ooey, gooey slime? Then join us to make and personalize your very own slime with paint, glitter, and more! Ages 5 - 11.
CLUBS
Pokémon Trainers' Club
Tuesday, February 28 | 6 p m
Eola Road Branch - Large Meeting Room
Bring your own Pokémon cards, battle at our Pokémon Go Gym, and/or bring your Nintendo DS to play with other trainers! Ages 6 and older
* Registration Required Visit AuroraPublicLibrary.org/Events or download our app for more programs, event details, & registration. ** Ticketed program. Tickets are available at the Children's Desk 30 minutes prior to the start of the event.
Merry Tutors
Thursdays, February 2, 9, 16, 23 | 3:45 - 5:30 p.m.
West Branch - Living Room
Tuesdays, February 7, 21 | 3:30 - 5 p m
Eola Road Branch - Small Meeting Room
Tuesdays February 14, 28 | 3:30 - 5 p.m.
Santori Library - 224
Looking for free homework help? Drop in for tutoring sessions from the volunteer tutors of The Merry Tutor!
Service Saturday for Teens
Saturday, February 4 | 1 p.m. | West Branch - Meeting Room
Saturday, February 11 | 3 p.m. | Santori Library - 224
Saturday, February 18 | 3 p.m. | Eola Road Branch - Large Meeting Room
We will be making Valentine cards (plus some sweet treats!) for children staying at the Mutual Ground domestic violence shelter. Drop-ins are welcome, and volunteer credit is available.
West Branch Teen Anime Club - Grades 6 to 12
Monday, February 6 | 5 p.m.
West Branch - Meeting Room
Hang out, talk about your favorites, watch anime, read manga, do crafts, draw your favorite characters, and more. Cosplay and walk-ins are always welcome!
West Branch Teen Hangout - Grades 6 to 12
Tuesday, February 7, 14, 21, 28: 4 - 5 p.m.
West Branch - West Branch Living Room
Join us to play games, do crafts, eat snacks, and more!
Saying Yes to Your Story: Conversation with Kwame Alexander* ednesday, February 8 | 7 p m rtual via Zoom in us for an evening with best-selling and awardnning author and poet, Kwame Alexander!
APLD at Alive Aurora
Friday, February 10 | 4 - 6 p m
Alive Center Aurora - 78 S. LaSalle St.
Come join us at the Alive Center during their free after-school drop-in hours. This month, we will be making light-up cards!
Drop-In VR - Grades 6 - 12
Monday, February 13 | 5 - 6 p.m.
Santori Library - 224
Wednesday, February 22 | 7 - 8 p.m.
Eola Road Branch - Large Meeting Room
Want to try virtual reality (VR)? We're playing a variety of VR games and apps, including Fruit Ninja, Somewhere, Beat Saber, and more. No prior experience necessary, and there will be snacks!
*Registration Required.
TEENS
Chess Club - for All Ages
Monday, February 13 | 6:30- 8:30 p m
Eola Road Branch - Large Meeting Room
Drop in, learn, play, and have fun developing strategies! Chess Club welcomes newbies, novices and chess masters! Walk-ins welcome
Test Your Metal: Metal Stamping Keychains Craft - Grades 6 - 12
Wednesday, February 15 | 7 p m
Eola Road Branch - Large Meeting Room
Grab a mallet and get ready to stamp some metal! All materials will be provided, and no prior experience is needed. Safety will be enforced when using the mallet
Murder Mystery*
Friday, February 17 | 5:30 p.m.
West Branch
Dare to join us for an after-hours murder mystery! Character information will be shared with each player in advance, and we will work together to determine who is playing the [fictitious] murderer.
APLD Plays Twitch - We're Playing: Towerfall Ascension
Monday, February 20 | 6 p m
Virtual via Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/apldplays
TowerFall Ascension is the definitive version of the hit archery combat game. It's centered around hilarious, intense versus matches, and is rated E10+.
DIY Treasure Boxes - Grades 6 - 8
Thursday, February 23 | 4 p m
Santori Library - 224
Paint, collage- go wild decorating a unique treasure box! All materials will be provided.
Teen Advisory Board (TAB) - Grades 6-12
Monday, February 27 | 6 p.m.
All APLD locations & Virtual via Zoom
Santori Library - 224
Eola Road Branch - Small Meeting Room
West Branch - Meeting Room
Teen Advisory Board is a group of teens that helps with special projects & planning programs They work hard to make the library a better place!
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Care & Custody: Past Responses to Mental Health
Wednesday, February 1 - Friday, February 24
Santori Library - Atrium
This banner exhibit and companion website explore the treatment of people with mental health conditions throughout historybringing to light the tension that has existed between care and custody.
Walk-In COVID Testing
Mondays, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Wednesdays, from 12 to 3 p m ridays, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. antori Library – Room 126
Come for free Covid-19 testing provided by SHIELD Illinois esting is salvia-based and results are available within 24-48 rs. A phone with texting capability is needed. Masks required.
ove of Dance om 6 to 8 p m m
dance and live drum experience by Ayodele yrical, and hip hop duo and trio performances g a ribbon wand, and more!
African Americans in Aurora: 1921-1955 - with Sherman Jenkins
Monday, February 6 | 7 p m
Santori Library - 125/126 & Virtual via Zoom
Join Alderman Sherman Jenkins to learn about how African Americans lived in Aurora during the decades leading up to the national Civil Rights Movement.
IL Secretary of State: Super Seniors Event - ages 55+*
Tuesday, February 7 | from 10 to 11:30 a m
Eola Road Branch - Small Meeting Room
Rules of the Road classroom instruction, vision-screening exam, and more!
Driver's license renewal is available Drivers age 75 and over must visit a Driver Services Facility.
IL Secretary of State Mobile Event
Tuesday, February 7 | from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Eola Road Branch - Large Meeting Room
Save yourself a trip, we're bringing the DMV to you!
Driver’s License Renewals, IL State ID Cards, License Plate Renewal Stickers, Motor Voter Registration, Organ Donor Registration, and more.
Paranormal Discussion Group
Wednesday, February 8 | 6 p m
Santori Library - 125/126
Group discussions on paranormal and alternative topics include ghosts, clairvoyance, telepathy, gemstones, and so much more!
ADULTS
g Yes to Your Story: Conversation with Kwame Alexander*
esday, February 8 | 7 p m
tual via Zoom
n us for an evening with best-selling and award-winning ldren’s & young adult author and poet, Kwame Alexander!
Tax Filing Information Session and Q&A
Wednesday, February 8 | 7 p m
Eola Road Branch - Large Meeting Room & Virtual via Zoom
Tax consultant Mark Yahoudy will share professional insight into tax filling, followed by a Q & A session Mark is a faculty member of the College of Dupage Accountancy Program.
Lawyers in the Library
Thursday, February 9 | 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Santori Library - 125/126
Have a legal question? Come for a free, 15 minute, walk-in consultation!
Searching for Unclaimed Property
Thursday, February 9 | 6:15 p m
Eola Road Branch - Large Meeting Room & Virtual via Zoom
Did you know the Illinois State Treasurer's office can help you locate assets like insurance checks and utility refunds? Talk with a specialist who can help you identify what you are entitled to.
Service Saturday for Adults - Kindness Care Packages
Saturday, February 11 | 3 p.m.
Eola Road Branch - Small Meeting Room
Want to give back to our community? To celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Day on February 17, we'll be creating care packages for those in need in our community!
For the Love of Coffee
Thursday, February 16 | 10 a.m.
Eola Road Branch - Large Meeting Room
Learn about different blends of coffee from around the world and the basics of brewing the perfect cup! Samples will be provided for tasting.
Steps to Homeownership*
Thursday, February 16 | 6 p.m.
Santori Library - 125
Join us to learn more about buying your own home, how to get pre-qualified, and a variety of financing and down payment assistance options.
Stress-Free Tax Filing*
Sunday, February 19 | 1 - 4 p.m.
Eola Road Branch - Small Meeting Room
Make an appointment to get your taxes prepared by College of DuPage (COD) Accountancy students under th supervision of COD Accountancy faculty.
How to Organize iPhone and iPad Apps
Thursday, February 23 | 10 a.m.
Santori Library - 218
Learn how to install, remove, and organize apps! Please bring your own iPad or iPhone.
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Programa ICash- ¡Descubre lo Tuyo si tienen fondos no reclamados * jueves, 2 de febrero 7 p m
Biblioteca Santori - 126
La Tesorería del estado esta
salva-guardando más de $3.5 billones en fondos que le pertenecen a millones de residentes de Illinois. Una de cada cuatro personas descubre fondos para reclamar.
cinando con la Biblioteca Pública de Aurora mingo, 5 y 19 de febrero 5 p.m. ento Virtual por YouTube
ompáñanos este domingo a las 5 p.m. por nuestro canal de YouTube para ver ricas y sencillas recetas para toda la familia ¡Te esperamos!
Leyendo en Voz Alta
martes, 7 y 21 de febrero 5 p.m.
Evento Virtual Por Facebook Live
¡Estaremos leyendo el primer capítulo de los libros más nuevos en español en la biblioteca esperando que te intriguen y los lleves a casa! Lectura por Facebook Live
Computación Básica*
miércoles, 8 de febrero 6 p.m.
Biblioteca Santori - 218
Aquí aprenderá las habilidades básicas para u el ratón y el teclado También aprenderá lo bá del programa Microsoft Word
Yoga para Principiantes*
miércoles, 8 de febrero 7 p.m.
sábado, 18 de febrero 10 a.m.
Biblioteca Santori - 224
¡Acompáñenos a estas sesiones de Yoga para principiantes!
Pasos para Comprar una Vivienda*
jueves, 16 de febrero 7:30 p.m.
Biblioteca Santori - 125
Aprenda los pasos para comprar su propia casa, cómo calificar para un préstamo y conozca los diferentes tipos de préstamos y los programas de asistencia para el enganche.
Cuento Bilingüe - Family Storytime miércoles, 1, 8, y 22 de febrero 10 a m Sucursal West - Salón Únete a nosotras para disfrutar de cuentos bilingües!
Computación Intermedia*
miércoles, 22 de febrero 6 p.m.
Biblioteca Santori - 218
Aprenderá cómo encontrar sitios de Internet e información con buscadores como Google, y practicaremos con otros programas de computación para mejorar sus habilidades
Tiempo Creativo para Adultos*
jueves, 23 de febrero 6:30 p.m.
Biblioteca Santori - 126
Te invitamos a crear una pintura con tu nombre usando acuarelas
Como Prepararse para La Temporada de Impuestos domingo, 26 de febrero 2 p.m.
Biblioteca Santori - 125
Aprenda cuales son las formas que necesita para su declaración de impuestos, también obtendrá información actualizada de los cambios para este año
Abogados en la Biblioteca
jueves, 9 de febrero 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Biblioteca Santori - 125/126
Estamos proporcionando un servicio sin cita previa para ayudar con preguntas legales 15 minutos por persona.
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