APLD Newsletter December 2023 - January 2024

Aurora Public Library District

Newsletter

December 2023 & January 2024 | Diciembre 2023 & enero 2024

(630) 264 - 4117 Hours | Horario Monday - Thursday: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Lunes - jueves Friday - Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Viernes - sábado Sunday: 1 - 5 p.m.

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Closed | Cerrados 12/24: Christmas Eve Nochebuena 12/25: Christmas Day Día de Navidad 1/1: New Years Day Día de Año Nuevo First Friday: Winter Reading Adventure Kick-Off Friday, December 1 from 6 - 8 p.m.

Santori Library - Atrium Sign up for our Winter Reading Adventure, meet and sing along with Anna & Elsa, take a photo in front of our greenscreen, decorate a luminaria bag, enjoy a snowball treat, and more! Activities and treats will be available while supplies last.

Primer Viernes: inicio de la Aventura de lectura de invierno Viernes, 1 de diciembre de 6 - 8 p.m.

Biblioteca Santori - Atrio Regístrate para nuestra Aventura de lectura de invierno, canta junto con Anna y Elsa, tomáte una foto frente a nuestra pantalla verde, decora una bolsa de luminaria, disfruta nieve y más. Las actividades y obsequios estarán disponibles hasta agotar existencias.

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APLD’s Top Checkouts of 2023!

This list has some surprises on it, but we can’t deny that these books have been our favorites this year! The Children’s favorite checked out an amazing 308 times in 2023! For the full list of our most checked out items, visit our Recommendations page online.

Esta lista tiene algunas sorpresas, ¡pero no podemos negar que estos han sido nuestros libros favoritos del año! ¡El libro infantil favorito se reservó 308 veces en el 2023! Para una lista completa de nuestros artículos más reservados, consulta nuestra página de Recomendaciones en línea.

www.aurorapubliclibrary.org/recommendations

Children | Niños/as

Message from our Director

Mensaje de nuestra Directora It’s a wonderful winter at the Aurora Public Library District! So many fun celebrations to take part in, a new bookmobile to enjoy, and of course the new year to look forward to. We’re planning new initiatives to serve you better and you’ll be hearing more about that very soon!

In the meantime, you can just enjoy everything the library currently has to offer, from great reading material for all ages, to music and movies, to warm and welcoming spaces and staff. ¡Es un invierno maravilloso en el Distrito de Bibliotecas Públicas de Aurora!

Tantas celebraciones divertidas en las que participar, una nueva biblioteca móvil para disfrutar y, por supuesto, el nuevo año que esperamos con ansias. ¡Estamos planeando nuevas iniciativas para brindarte un mejor servicio y muy pronto te contaremos más al respecto! Mientras tanto, disfruta de todo lo que ofrecemos, desde excelente material de lectura para todas las edades hasta música y películas, espacios y personal cálidos y acogedores.

Citizenship One-on-One Appointments

Citas informativas sobre la ciudadanía Cat Kid Comic Club: Collaborations by Dav Pilkey

¡Sonríe! por Raina Telgemeier

Meet with a library staff member to learn about citizenship eligibility, study resources, and more. Available at all APLD locations. Call 630-264-4117 for a FREE appointment.

Reúnete con un miembro del personal para informarte sobre los requisitos, recursos de estudio y más.

Llama al 630-264-4117 para agendar una cita GRATIS en cualquiera de nuestras sucursales.

Teens | Adolescentes

The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han

Poet X por Elizabeth Acevedo

Adults | Adultos

Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

Romper el círculo por Colleen Hoover

Library Foundation

MONTHLY GIVING CIRCLE The Aurora Public Library Foundation is proud to support the Public Library District through the creation of Monthly Giving Circles. By making a monthly gift in 2024, your impact can live on in the lives of 7,000 children through our Literacy Packets program or provide library cards via our Light of Learning Scholarships.

La Fundación de la Biblioteca Pública de Aurora se enorgullece de apoyar al Distrito de Bibliotecas Públicas mediante la creación de Círculos de Donaciones Mensuales. Al hacer una donación mensual en 2024, tu impacto puede perdurar en las vidas de 7000 niños a través de nuestro programa Paquetes de alfabetización o proporcionar tarjetas de biblioteca a través de nuestras becas Light of Learning.

Give at www.APLFoundationIL.org

Featured Programs

*Registration Required | Registro requerido ** Tickets available 30 minutes before the program | Boletos disponibles 30 minutos antes del programa

En español Ajuste de estatus 101: Cómo obtener la tarjeta de residencia Martes, 5 de diciembre a las 6 p.m.

Sucursal Eola Road - Salon Grande Biblioteca Santori - 332 y Virtual por Zoom

Naturalización 101: Cómo obtener la ciudadanía de EE.UU. Jueves, 14 de diciembre a las 6 p.m.

Sucursal Eola Road - Sala de reuniones chica Biblioteca Santori - 332 y Virtual por Zoom

La representante de USCIS (Servicio de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de Estados Unidos), María Rodríguez presentará sobre los requerimientos de elegibilidad y las cualificaciones necesarias para obtener el estatus residencia permanente legal (LPR), conocido como la tarjeta verde.

María Rodríguez, representante de USCIS presentará sobre los requerimientos de elegibilidad y las cualificaciones necesarias para obtener la ciudadanía estadounidense.

Intercambio de semillas Sábado, 27 de enero de 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Todas las sucursales APLD ¡Celebración del Día de los Reyes Magos!* Jueves, 4 de enero de 6 - 8 p.m.

Biblioteca Santori - Atrio ¡Celebremos el Día de los Reyes Magos con un pedazo de rosca de Reyes de diferentes panaderías de Aurora! ¡Tendremos una manualidad, una visita sorpresa de los Reyes Magos y hasta podrás escribir tu carta aquí mismo!

¿Qué es un intercambio de semillas?

Es como una comida compartida, pero con semillas, excelente tanto para los jardineros ávidos como para los aspirantes. ¡Trae semillas para compartirlas con otros y llévate semillas nuevas para usarlas en casa! Los maestros jardineros están aquí para responder tus preguntas.

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Programas destacados

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January 6 - March 1 6 de enero - 1 de marzo

Monday | Lunes Friends with Feelings (Ages 3 - 6) 10 a.m. - Eola Road Branch Songs & Stories (Ages 0 - 5) 10 a.m. - Santori Library Cuentitos, rimas y más (Edades 0 - 5) 10 a.m. - Sucursal West Cuentos y cantos bilingües | Bilingual Stories & Songs (Ages | Edades 0 - 5) 6:30 p.m.

Santori Library | Biblioteca Santori Bedtime Stories (Ages 0 - 5) 7 p.m. - Eola Road Branch

Tuesday | Martes Tots & Tunes (Ages 2 - 3) 10 a.m. - Eola Road Branch Family Storytime (Ages 0 - 5) 10 a.m. - West Branch

Wednesday | Miércoles

Children|Section Children Niños/as Just for Fun! Destruction & Demolition** Wednesday, December 6 at 2 p.m.

Eola Road Branch - Large Meeting Room

Posada Celebration Saturday, December 9 at 1 p.m.

West Branch - Meeting Room

Do you have a little one that likes destroying things? We'll provide cardboard boxes, soft bats, & giant bouncy balls for a smashing good time! Ages 3 - 5.

Celebrate this traditional Mexican holiday at the library. We’ll enjoy stories, food, and share a piñata! For children of all ages and their caregivers.

Ben’s Bubble Show** Friday, December 29 at 11 a.m. & 1 p.m.

Santori Library - 125/126

2nd Annual Early Literacy Expo Saturday, January 6 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Santori Library - 1st Floor

Ben's Bubble Show is a unique blend of art and science with a touch of magic. You will see smoke bubbles, bubbles in bubbles, sculptures, people inside of bubbles, and illusions! All ages.

At this free event, the library will connect families with valuable resources in the community, including social services, preschools and daycares.

Bilingual Storytime | Cuentos bilingües (Ages | Edades 0 - 5) 10 a.m.

West Branch | Sucursal West Little Learners (Ages 3 - 5) 10 a.m. - Eola Road Branch Busy Babies (Ages 0 - 24 months) 10 a.m. - Santori Library Sleepyhead Storytime (Ages 0 - 5 ) 6:30 p.m. - Santori Library

Thursday | Jueves Family Circle Time (Ages 0 - 5) 10 a.m. - Santori Library Music & Movement (Ages 0 - 5) 10 a.m. - Eola Road Branch

Friday | Viernes Busy Babies (Ages 0 - 24 months) 10 a.m. - Eola Road Branch Storytime & Craft (Ages 3 - 5) 10 a.m. - Santori Library Visit aurorapubliclibrary.org/storytimes for more information.

Visita aurorapubliclibrary.org/storytimes para más información.

Santori Library

Eola Road Branch

West Branch

101 S. River St. Aurora, IL 60506

555 S. Eola Rd. Aurora, IL 60504

233 S. Constitution Dr. Aurora, IL 60506

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*********ECRWSSEDDM**** POSTAL CUSTOMER Teens | Adolescentes Flavor Detectives Wednesday, December 13 from 7 - 8 p.m.

Eola Road Branch - Large Meeting Room Tuesday, December 19 from 4 - 5:30 p.m.

West Branch - Living Room Friday, December 29 from 2 - 4 p.m.

Santori Library - 224 Join us for adventures in snacking! We'll be sampling different flavors of a different winter treat at each library location and voting on our favorites.

Eola Road Branch – Candy Canes West Branch – Popcorn Santori Library – Hot Chocolate Allergen info will be posted, and drop-ins are welcome.

FAFSA Workshop Tuesday, January 23 at 6 p.m.

Santori Library - 224 Wednesday, January 24 at 7 p.m.

Eola Road Branch - Large Meeting Room This workshop will help students and caregivers fill out the FAFSA or Alternative Application for financial aid, with the help of the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC).

Civil Rights Trivia Night Monday, January 29 at 6 p.m.

Santori Library - 224 Test your knowledge of the civil rights movement and Martin Luther King Jr. at our Trivia Night! There will be snacks and a prize for the player with the most points.

Adults | Adultos Aurora Writers Group Monday, December 4 & Monday, January 8 at 6 p.m.

Eola Road Branch - Large Meeting Room

Community Blood Drive* Saturday, December 30 from 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Eola Road Branch - Large Meeting Room

Looking to meet other writers in your community?

Wanting feedback on a plot problem? Needing a new prompt to jog your creativity? Join our new monthly social space for writers!

The Versiti Blood Center is holding a blood drive at the Library, and donated blood will benefit area hospitals - can you help?! Appointments are appreciated, and walk-ins are welcome. All donors must show a photo ID prior to donating.

Pick up your program guide at any APLD location or download it today! ¡Recoje tu guía de programas en cualquier sucursal de APLD o descárgala hoy!

Seed Swap Saturday, January 27 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

All Library Locations What is a Seed Swap? It's like a potluck, but with seeds - great for both avid and aspiring gardeners. Bring seeds to share if you have them, and go home with new seeds to try!

Master gardeners will be available to answer questions.

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