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Domingo
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4/20-EasterSunday
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TableofContents| Tabladecontenido
3:Storytimes
Horadecuentos
4:Programasenespañol
6:ProgramsforChildren Programasparaniños/niñas
13:ProgramsforTeens
Programasparaadolescentes
15:ProgramsforAdults
Programasparaadultos
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ALLAGESPROGRAMS
FirstFriday:WhereI’mFrom|Friday,April4from6-8p.m. SantoriLibrary-Atrium ExplorethenewpoetryexhibitbyFredRodgersMagnetAcademy students,whichreflectson'wheretheyarefrom'literally& figuratively.Alsoenjoylivereadingsandlightrefreshments.
ChessClub|6:30-8p.m.
Tuesdays,April8&May13atWestBranch-MeetingRoom
Tuesdays,April15&May20atSantoriLibrary-125/126
Dropin,learn,play,andhavefundevelopingstrategieswithBrad Smith,retiredteacherandchessexpert ChessClubwelcomes newbies,novicesandchessmasters Walk-inswelcome!
FunforAll:BoardGames|Mondays,April14&May12from5-7p.m. WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Allagesareinvitedtocomeplaytheboardgameswehaveavailable,and/or bringafavoriteboardgameandteachothershowtoplay!Walk-inswelcome.
FoxValleyYouthOrchestraLive& InstrumentPettingZoo|Saturday,April26from10a.m.-12p.m. SantoriLibrary-Atrium&125/126
EnjoyliveperformancesfromFoxValleyYouthOrchestraensembles, andtryavarietyofinstrumentswithFoxValleyElSistema
FirstFriday:HappyBirthday,SantoriLibrary|Friday,May2from6-8pm SantoriLibrary-Atrium
TheSantoriLibraryisturning10yearsold!Let'scelebrate withlivemusic,treats,partyhats,activities,&more
Mother'sDayDIYPictureFrame*|Tuesday,May6from6-7:30p.m. SantoriLibrary-224
Createaheartfeltgiftforalovedonewithapictureframemade fromcraftmaterials
Creatupropioportaretrato:DíadelasMadres* Martes,6demayode6-7:30p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-224 Creaunregaloemotivoparaunserqueridoconunportaretrato hechoconmaterialesdemanualidades
BOOKMOBILESCHEDULE
BIBLIOTECAMOVIL
2:30-3:15p.m. ArrowWoodPark ColoradoAve.& N.CommonwealthAve. Mondays|lunes Wednesdays|miércoles
2:30-3:15p.m. AldenGardensofWaterford 1955RandiDr. Fridays|viernes
3:30-4:15pm ChurchRd &EdisonAve
2:30-3:15pm CarillonStonegate 1300MansfieldDr. Thursdays|jueves
9:30-10:30a.m. CambridgeChasePark 3168BennettPl 1-2p.m. ButterfieldPark DuPageParkway& WhiteBarnRd.
2:30-3:30p.m. SavannahSubdivision SavannahDr &
STORYTIMES|HORADECUENTOS
March22-May9&May31-June27 22demarzo-9demayoy31demayo-7dejunio
Monday lunes
Tuesday martes
Storytimesareopentochildrenofallagesandtheircaregivers,unlessotherwisenoted. Lashorasdecuentoestándisponibleparaniñosdetodaslasedades ysuscuidadores,amenosqueseindiquelocontrario
Wednesday miércoles
SantoriLibrary
BibliotecaSantori
FamilyStorytime 10a.m.
Bilingual(Spanish/English)
Storytime
Horadecuentosbilingües (español/inglés) 6:30p.m.
Thursday jueves
Friday viernes
BusyBabies (Ages0-24months) 10a.m.
FamilyStorytime 10a.m.
Storytime&Craft (Ages3-5) 10a.m.
EolaRoadBranch SucursalEolaRoad WestBranch SucursalWest
BedtimeStories 7pm
Tots&Tunes (Ages2-3) 10am
WorldExplorers (Ages3-5) 10a.m.
Bilingual(Spanish/English)
Storytime
Horadecuentosbilingües (español/inglés) 7p.m.
BusyBabies (Ages0-24months) 10a.m.
FamilyStorytime 10a.m.
Bilingual(Spanish/English)
Storytime
Horadecuentosbilingües (español/inglés) 10am
ParaNiños/Niñas
Horadecuentosbilingües (español/inglés)
Miércoles,2,9,16,23,30deabrily 7demayo 10-10:30am
SucursalWest-SaladeReuniones Miércoles,2,9,16,23,30deabrily 7demayo 7-7:30p.m.
SucursalEolaRoadSaladelecturasilenciosa Lunes,7,14,21,28deabrily 5demayo 6:30-7p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-139 Disfrutaremosdecuentosy cancionesenespañoly eninglés ¡Tambiénhabrátiempo parajugar!paraniñosdetodas edadesysuscuidadores.
ParaAdultos
ComputaciónBásica*
Lunes,7deabril|6-7pm
BibliotecaSantori-218
Aquíaprenderálashabilidades básicasparausarelratónyel teclado Tambiénaprenderálo básicodelprogramaMicrosoftWord
Crédito,ahorroy reduccióndedeuda
Martes,8deabril|6-7p.m.
BibliotecaSantori -125/126
Comprendalaimportanciadelos puntajescrediticiosysuefectoenel bienestarfinancieroconlaayudade GabrielaBautistadeFNBOyValeria LoeradeTheNeighborProject
PROGRAMASENESPAÑOL
CarnavalMágicoparaelDía delNiñoylaNiña
Domingo,27deabril|2-4p.m.
BibliotecaSantori -Atrio&125/126
¡Disfrutademùsica,juegosestilo carnaval,unshowdel PayasitoSonrisasymucho másenestacelebración!
¡Florecitasparamipersona especial!
Jueves,8demayo|6:30-7p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-139
Creaunpequeñoarreglodeflorecitas paracelebraratupersonaespecial estedíadelasmadres,puedequesea tumami,tumadrastra,tutía,tu abuelitaoquienseaesafigura maternaentuvida Edades6-11años
Primerviernes:Feliz cumpleaños,BibliotecaSantori Viernes,2demayo|6-8p.m. BibliotecaSantori-Atrio ¡LaBibliotecaSantoricumple10 años!¡Celebremosconmúsicaen vivo,golosinas,gorrosdefiesta, actividadesymás!
NochedePelículaFamiliar:Luca (PG,2021)
Miércoles,21demayo|6p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-Salones125/126 ¡Disfrutadeunapelículacontodala familia!Veremoslapelícula clasificadaPG2021Luca Tendremos palomitasyrefrigeriosligeros Película eninglésconsubtítulosenespañol.
AbogadosenlaBiblioteca Jueves,10deabril&8demayo 6-7:30p.m.
BibliotecaSantori -125/126
Estamosproporcionandoun serviciosincitapreviapara ayudarconpreguntaslegales 15minutosporpersona
Jardíndelectura*
Jueves|6:30-7:30p.m. 10deabril:OyeporMelissaMogollón 8demayo:Justoantesdelfinalpor EmilianoMonge
NideJardin-140S RiverSt Unit106 Aurora,IL60506
Librosdeficciónconenfoquede autoreshispanoparlantes.Reuniones elsegundojuevesdelmes.
Creatupropiomarcapágina floral*
Martes,15deabril|10-11:30a.m.
BibliotecaSantori -125/126
Creaunmarcadorùnicoconla instructoraRachelCleghornusando floresprensadasyModPodge
Aprenderasoltar
Miércoles,16deabril|6:30-7:30p.m.
BibliotecaSantori -125/126
LainstructoraMaríaGarcíaexplorará cómovivirelpresenteydejardelado losapegos Cultivaremoslaconciencia detuspensamientosyemociones paravivirconautenticidadylibertad.
PintaryPlantar*
Jueves,17deabril|6-7p.m.
PROGRAMASENESPAÑOL
Aprendeinglés
SucursalWest-SaladeReuniones ¡Acompáñanosenlabiblioteca paraunadivertidatardedepintar macetasysembrarsemillas! asdeviento as*
deabril 0pm Santori-125/126 emosobjetos sencampanillas devientoùnicasparasu hogarojardín.
Creatupropiopresupuesto Martes,29deabril|6-7p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-125/126
Creaunpresupuestoadaptadoatus necesidadesyaprendeaahorraro reducirtusdeudasconlaayudade GabrielaBautistadeFNBOyValeria LoeradeTheNeighborProject
HablemosdelaEducación EspecialyelIEP Jueves,15demayo|7-8p.m.
BibliotecaSantori -125
Aprendeacercadeloqueesun IDEA/IEP,cómoobtenerreferidoso evaluaciones,quiénaplicapara estosserviciosymásconYocelin Zavala,analistadelD131 Tendremos actividadesparalosniños
ComputaciónIntermedia: MicrosoftExcel*
Lunes,19demayo|6-7p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-218
Aquíaprenderálashabilidades básicasparausardeMicrosoftExcel
Prevención,NutriciónySalud Martes,20demayo|6-8p.m.
BiblitoecaSantori-224 CharlasdeMujeresyAmigos losinvitanauna discusiónsobrelanutrición paralasaludalargoplazo, compartiránestrategiaspara prevenirenfermedadesy mejorarnuestrobienestar
Pasosparacompraruna vivienda
Primerviernes:Feliz cumpleaños,BibliotecaSantori Viernes,2demayo|6-8p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-Atrio ¡LaBibliotecaSantoricumple10 años!¡Celebremosconmúsicaen vivo,golosinas,gorrosdefiesta, actividadesymás!
Martes,27demayo|6-7p.m.
BibliotecaSantori -125/126
Conocelospasosyrequisitospara obtenerelfinanciamientode viviendayaprendesobrerecursos disponiblesconGabrielaBautista,de FNBOyValeriaLoeradeTheNeighbor Project.
Inglésenlabiblioteca 6:30-7:30p.m.
Todoslosjuevesenabrilymayo
BibliotecaSantori-224
Jueves,3,17deabrily1,15,29de mayo
SucursalEolaRoad-Salade lecturasilenciosa
¡Mejoratuinglésconversacional! enunaclasesemanalrelajada!
GrupodeConversaciónen inglés
Sábadosenabrilymayo 10:30a.m.-12p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-332& VirtualporZoom ¡Únaseaestudiantes deinglésdenivel intermedioenuna conversaciónenpersona oenZoom!
Inglésparaprincipiantes*
Martesyjueves|9a.m.-12p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-224
Inglésintermedio*
Lunesymiércoles|9a.m.-12p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-305
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Creatupropioportaretrato: DíadelasMadres* Martes,6demayo 6-7:30pm
BibliotecaSantori-224 Creaunregaloemotivo paraunserquerido conunportaretrato hechoconmateriales demanualidades.
RESERVALAFECHA
Consultaslegalesdeinmigración* Jueves,5dejuniode9a.m.-12p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-225&226
¿Tienepreguntaslegalessobrelaciudadaníaoinmigración?Estas consultasgratuitasde30minutosserealizaránconunabogadode WorldRelief,acreditadoporelConsejodeApelacionesdeInmigración (BoardofImmigrationAppeals)delDepartamentodeJusticia Elregistroseabreapartirdeljueves,8demayoalas9am
PROGRAMSFORCHILDREN
Ages0-5|Edadesde0a5años
ReadyforKindergarten Playgroup
Tuesdays|11a.m.-12p.m.
April1,15,29&May13,27 SantoriLibrary-139
April8&22
EolaRoadBranchChildren'sDepartment
Getkindergartenreadywiththis interactiveplaytime,broughttoyou incollaborationwithSPARKAurora. Ages0-5withacaregiver.
SeasonalSquishySensoryBag
Thursdays,April3&May8 10-10:45a.m.
EolaRoadBranchQuietReadingRoom
Createyourownseasonalsquishy sensorybag!Ages2-7with caregiver
LittleGardeners*
Thursday,April3|1-2p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom Callingalllittlegardeners! Comeforagardenthemed storytime,exploreyour senseswithsensoryplay, andasurprisesnack! Ages0-5withacaregiver
FirstFriday:WhereI'mFrom
Friday,April4|6-8p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Atrium
Explorethenewpoetryexhibitby FredRodgersMagnetAcademy students,whichreflectson'where theyarefrom'literally&figuratively. Alsoenjoylivereadingsandlight refreshments
SpringSensoryPlaytime**
Sunday,April6|2:30-3:15p.m.
SantoriLibrary-139
ExplorearangeoffunSpringthemed activities Dressformess!Ages3-6 withacaregiver
ChessClub
Tuesdays|6:30-8p.m. April8&May13
WestBranch-MeetingRoom April15&May20
SantoriLibrary-125/126
Dropin,learn,play,andhavefun developingstrategieswithBrad Smith,retiredteacherandchess expert ChessClubwelcomes newbies,novicesandchessmasters
PreschoolPicassos
Tuesdays,April8&May13 10:30-11:15a.m.
SantoriLibrary-139
Preschoolersandtheircaregiverswill exploreopen-endedartactivities thatwillinspirecreativityandsensory exploration.Dressformess!Ages3+ withacaregiver.
FunforAll:BoardGames
Mondays,April14&May12 5-7p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom Allagesareinvitedtocomeplaythe boardgameswehaveavailable, and/orbringafavoriteboardgame andteachothershowtoplay!
PROGRAMSFORCHILDREN
Ages0-5|Edadesde0a5años
MoreStorytimes
StorytimeatSociety57
Tuesdays,April8&May13
10-10:30a.m.
Society57-100S.RiverSt., Aurora,IL60506
Joinusforaspecialstorytimeat locallyruncoffeeshop,Society57 We'llreadstories,singsongs,finger plays,andmore!Forchildrenofall agesandtheircaregivers
BookmobileStorytime
Wednesday,April9|1-1:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-ParkingLot AllaboardforaBookmobile storytime!Enjoystoriesandsongs onAPLD'sveryownBookmobile For childrenofallagesandtheir caregivers
StorytimeontheBookmobile
ArrowWoodPark
Mondays,April14&May5
2:30-3:15p.m.
ArrowWoodPark-ColoradoAve &N CommonwealthAve
ChickenStorytime
Saturday,May10|2-3p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Joinusformusic,read-alouds,and morefunforchildrenages3and up!Afterstorytime,browsethe wideselectionofmovies,games, magazines,andbooksforallages
SpringintoStorytime**
Saturday,May3|11 a.m.-12p.m.
EolaRoadBranchQuietReadingRoom
Celebratethechangeofseasonswith anature-themedspringstorytime ledbytheKingdomofCorona'svery ownPrincessRapunzel!Forchildrenof allagesandtheircaregivers
NoonLionsClubFreeVision Screening
Saturdays,April19&May17
9:30-11:30a.m.
SantoriLibrary-139
AuroraNoonLionsClubprovidesfree visionscreeningforchildren Primarily aimedat6monthsto6yearsold althoughusefuluptoage16.
SpringChickCraft**
Saturday,April19|11 a.m.-12p.m.
EolaRoadBranchQuietReadingRoom
Enjoycreatingaspringchickusing popsiclesticks,paint,feathersand yourowncreativity We'llhavepeeps offunmakingthiseasyspringcraft! Ages3+withacaregiver.
Enjoystoriesandvisitwithrealpet chickens Forchildrenofallages andtheircaregivers
PrincessorDragon?
Friday,May16|10-10:45a.m.
SantoriLibrary-139
Joinusforthestory,WouldYou RatherbeaPrincessoraDragon?, acraft,andactivitiesthatwillbe funwhether you 'remoreof aprincessora dragon!Ages3+ withacaregiver
FoxValleyYouthOrchestraLive& InstrumentPettingZoo
Saturday,April26|10am -12pm SantoriLibrary-Atrium&125/126 EnjoyliveperformancesfromFox ValleyYouthOrchestraensembles, andtryavarietyofinstrumentswith FoxValleyElSistema
FirstFriday:HappyBirthday, SantoriLibrary
Friday,May2|6-8p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Atrium
TheSantoriLibraryisturning10years old!Let'scelebratewithlivemusic, treats,partyhats,activities,&more!
Mother'sDayDIYPictureFrame*
Tuesday,May6|6-7:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-224
Createaheartfeltgift foralovedonewitha pictureframemade fromcraftmaterials
Ages0-5|Edadesde0a5años (Spring)Break&BuildWeekattheEolaRoadBranch!
PaperPlateGumballMachine**
Saturday,May10|11-11:30a.m.
EolaRoadBranchQuietReadingRoom
Makeyourveryowngumball machinesusingpaperplatesand variouscraftsupplies!Ages3-7with acaregiver
BabyRave
Saturday,May17|10-11a.m.
SantoriLibrary-139
Babies,toddlers,andcaregivers-are youreadytorave?Glowsticks,alight table,technoremixes(ofkidfaves) todanceto,andmore!Ages0-3 withacaregiver
Construction
Drop-InPlay
onstructionthemedactivityeverydayofspringbreakincludingascavenge sfromtheDuPageChildren'sMuseum,crafts,andbuildingactivities!
DuPageChildren'sMuseumExhibits
PlaywithgianttinkertoysonMonday&Tuesday,thenbuildwithgiantbrickson Wednesday&Thursday!
Tuesday,April1|1-2:30pm
EolaRoadBranchQuietReadingRoom
Buildwithconstructionblocksand playhammers&nails!Forchildren ofallagesandtheircaregivers
GumdropTower** Wednesday,April2|2:30-3:15p.m.
EolaRoadBranchQuietReadingRoom
Engineerandconstructa towerusinggumdropsand toothpicks.Doyouknowthesecretto keepitfromfallingdown?Ages6-8.
Drop-InCardboard
Construction
Friday,April4|1-3p.m.
EolaRoadBranchQuietReadingRoom
Makemagicoutofcardboard!The onlylimitisyourimagination!Ages 5+withacaregiver.
Ages6-11|Edadesde6a11años
SquishmallowPainting**
Tuesday,April1|1-2p.m.
SantoriLibrary-139
Paintaportraitofan adorablesquishmallow
Acrylicpaintswillbeused inthisprogram Pleasedress accordingly.Ages8-11.
CrosstownExoticsReptileShow** Wednesday,April2|1-2p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126
Comemeetanimalexpertsfrom CrosstownExoticsandtheiranimal ambassadors!Therewillbeavariety ofreptiles,bugs,andamphibians on-handtolearnabout,photograph, andtouch.
FamilyCraftNight
WednesdaysinApril|6:30-7p.m. SantoriLibrary-139
Bringthewholefamilyfor craftnightatthelibrary! Eachweekwewillfeature upcycledmaterials Ages4+withacaregiver.
PROGRAMSFORCHILDREN
Ages6-11|Edadesde6a11años
DesignaFoundPoetryButton
Thursday,April3|1-2p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126
Doyouliketoexpressyourselfwith buttons?InhonorofNationalPoetry Month,createyourownpoetryusing upcycledpapermaterials,pressiton abutton,andtakeithome Ages8-11
SpringBreakAirDryClayParty
Friday,April4|1-2pm WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Exploreyourcreativesideby usingairdryclay After24hours,you willhaveamasterpiece Ages5-11
SpringBreakStickerParty
Friday,April4|1-2p.m.
SantoriLibrary-139
Createafunstickeralbumwithyour ownstickersorours!Ages6-11
FirstFriday:WhereI'mFrom
Friday,April4|6-8pm
SantoriLibrary-Atrium
Explorethenewpoetryexhibitby FredRodgersMagnetAcademy students,whichreflectson'where theyarefrom'literally&figuratively Alsoenjoylivereadingsandlight refreshments
ABCsofFinance:UnleashYour InnerMoneyMaestro!
Saturday,April5|10:30-11:30a.m. SantoriLibrary-126
TheFinanceCompassproudly presentstheABCsofFinance workshopforstudentsinGrades1-5 Launchyourkidsonthepathto financialsuccess!
OneInMath*
Sunday,April6&13|3-4pm SantoriLibrary-125/126
Empoweryourchildren byfosteringtheirloveof math!JoinOneInMath,a freein-personmathtutoring programforstudentsingradesK -3,runbyvolunteers.
ChessClub
Tuesdays|6:30-8p.m.
April8&May13
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
April15&May20
SantoriLibrary-125/126
Dropin,learn,play,andhave fundevelopingstrategieswith BradSmith,retiredteacher andchessexpert ChessClub welcomesnewbies,novices andchessmasters
MinecraftMania**
Thursday,April10|6-7p
SantoriLibrary-139
CallingallMinecraftfans! Joinusfor Minecraft-themedactivitie andsnacks Ages6-11
PaperKiteCraft**
Thursday,April10|6-6:30p.m. EolaRoadBranchQuietReadingRoom
Usingonlypaperandsome string,createanadorablekitecraft thatyoucanusetodecoratewith! Ages5+withacaregiver
SpringSaltDoughOrnaments**
Saturday,April12|1-2p.m.
SantoriLibrary-139
Decoratespringornamentswith acrylicpaint.Ornamentscanbe hungorturnedintomagnets. Ages6-11withacaregiver
BrightDirections
Sunday,April13|2:30-3:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-139
Thisprogramisfor childrentolearnabout mindfulnesstechniques throughstories,craftsoractivities. Ages6-11withacaregiver.
FunforAll:BoardGames
Mondays,April14&May12|5-7p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom Allagesareinvitedtocomeplaythe boardgameswehaveavailable and/orbringafavoriteboardgame andteachothershowtoplay!
ReadingwithRover**
Wednesdays,April16&May21
4-5p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom Thursdays,April24&May22 6:30-7:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-139
Havefunreadingtoourdogfriends! DogsandhandlersarefromtheFox ValleyTherapyDogClub.Forchildren ofallagesandtheircaregivers
AmusingMaps
Friday,April18|1-1:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-139
Havefundesigningyour ownmapusingvarious craftsupplies!Forchildren ofallagesandtheircaregivers
LEGO®Club
Saturdays,April19&May17|1-2p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom ComeintobuildcoolLEGO®creations LEGOswillbeprovidedbythelibrary. Ages6-11.
PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN
Ages6-11|Edadesde6a11años
Homeschooling
HomeschoolHuddle: PaintaMiró*
Friday,April11|2-3:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
LearnaboutJoanMiró andsurrealistart,then paintyourown masterpiecetotake home Gradelevels1-5
HomeschoolAwardWinningBookClub
Thursdays|2-3p.m.
April24:TheTwenty-OneBalloons byWilliamPéneduBois(1947) May29:OneCameHomebyAmy Timberlake(2013) SantoriLibrary-139
Pickupyourowncopyofthe bookattheSantoriChildren's desk Readinglevels3-5
HomeschoolHuddle: TravelToMexico
Friday,May16|2-3p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126
Learnaboutthehistory,culture, andamazingfoodofAmerica's neighbortothesouth.Dofun activities,makeacraft,andtrya Mexicantreat Gradelevels1-5
FabulousFerrisWheel**
Saturday,April19|2-3p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126
Kidswilllearnaboutgravityand centripetalforcewhile constructingtheirown ferriswheel Ages8-11 withacaregiver
CrochetforKids*
Wednesday,April23& Thursday,May29|4-5p.m. WestBranch-MeetingRoom Learnandpracticethebasic techniquesofcrocheting.Ages6-11. Caregiversarewelcome.
Meetthe2026CaudillNominees 4-4:15p.m.
Thursday,April24:Part1:First10Titles Friday,April25:Part2:Last10Titles VirtualviaFacebook&Youtube
TheRebeccaCaudillYoungReaders' BookAwardisanannualawardgiven tothebookvotedmostoutstanding byIllinoisstudentsingrades4-8 Learnaboutthenomineesin30 secondseach!
BalancingRobotCraft**
Thursday,April24|6-6:30p.m.
EolaRoadBranchQuietReadingRoom
FoxValleyYouthOrchestraLive &InstrumentPettingZoo Saturday,April26|10a.m. -12p.m. SantoriLibrary-Atrium&125/126 Enjoyliveperformances fromFoxValleyYouth Orchestraensembles, andtryavarietyof instrumentswith FoxValleyElSistema
EasyBeanMosaicArt
Saturday,April26|2-3p.m. SantoriLibrary-139
Createyourownbean-tasticmosaic masterpiecetotakehome!Ages8+
PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN
Ages6-11|Edadesde6a11años
MagicalCarnivaltoCelebrate Children'sDay!
Sunday,April27|2-4p.m. SantoriLibrary-Atrium&125/126
Enjoymusic,gamestations, aclownshowinSpanish, andmoreatthiscelebration!
AllAboutScience
10:30-11:30a.m.&12:30-1:30p.m.
Monday,April28:FairyTaleFestival Edifices
Saturday,May31:BloomingBotany SantoriLibrary-125/126
ScienceexpertsDiana&Patwill leadusinfunscienceactivities withatheme!Ages6-11
PokémonTrainer'sClub
Tuesdays,April29&May27 6-7p.m.
EolaRoadBranchQuietReadingRoom
FirstFriday:HappyBirthday, SantoriLibrary
Friday,May2|6-8p.m. SantoriLibrary-Atrium
TheSantoriLibraryisturning 10yearsold!Let'scelebrate withlivemusic,treats,party hats,activities,andmore!
Art&Adventureswith Author/IllustratorDanSantat* Saturday,May3at2p.m. VirtualviaZoom
Joinusforaspecialvirtualevent withDanSantat,author&illustrator ofoverahundredbooksforyoung people!Thiseventismadepossible byIllinoisLibrariesPresent.
Wanttobetheverybestlikenoone everwas?JointhePokémonTrainer's Clubtofindlike-mindedfansand enjoygames,trading,andmore Ages7+.
CerealBoxPiñata**
Thursday,May1|6-7p.m.
SantoriLibrary-139
Turnacerealboxintoasimple piñata,thentakeithometo stufforuseasadecoration Ages6-11withacaregiver
HandprintLilyBouquet**
Friday,May2|3-4pm
EolaRoadBranchQuietReadingRoom
GivethegiftofflowersthisMay!
Withjustyourhandprint,youcan makealastingandspecialflower bouquet Ages6+withcaregiver
Let'sMakeMochi**
Sunday,May4|2-2:30p.m. SantoriLibrary-125
Usingaverysimplerecipe,we'll makemochi,aJapanesedessert withasoft,chewytexture.Ages7-11.
ScratchCoding*
Mondays,May5,12,&19|5-7p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126
Comelearnthebasicsofcoding withScratch!Thisisaseriesof3 sessionsover3weeksforstudents ingrades5-7.
100BooksBeforeHighSchool LaunchParty
Tuesday,May6|5:30-7:30p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126
Joinusforapartyincelebrationof thelaunchofourNEW"100Books BeforeHighSchool"reading program.Comeenjoycrafting,pizza, andcommunitypartners
Mother'sDayDIYPictureFrame*
Tuesday,May6|6-7:30p.m. SantoriLibrary-224
Createaheartfeltgiftforalovedone withapictureframemadefromcraft materials.
Mother'sDayCardMaking
Thursday,May8|4-5p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Showyourcreativitybymakinga cardforthatspecialpersonin celebrationofMother'sDay! Ages6-11
CaterpillarNameCraft**
Thursday,May8|6-6:30p.m.
EolaRoadBranchQuietReadingRoom
Createacaterpillar outofthelettersofyour name!Ages5+withacaregiver
DIYTulips
Wednesday,May14|6:30-7:30p.m. SantoriLibrary-139
Wewilldelveintothefascinating worldoftulips,exploringtheirlife cycleandthedifferentpartsofthe plant Wewilllearntomaketulip flowers.Ages6-11withacaregiver.
PaperCupAnimals
Thursday,May15|6-6:45p.m. SantoriLibrary-126&139
Createadorableanimalsusing papercupsandothercraftsupplies toexploreyourcreativity Ages6-11 withacaregiver.
Ages6-11|Edadesde6a11años PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN
Saturday,May17|2-3p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126
Beadingimproveshand-eye coordination,concentration andcreativity.Let'shavefun creatingabeadand macramedollkeyring Ages6-11withacaregiver Bead&MacrameDollKeyRing
FamilyMovieNight:
Luca(PG,2021)
Wednesday,May21|6-8p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126
Comeandenjoyamoviewiththe wholefamily!Wewill watchtheratedPG2021 movieLuca.Popcornand lightrefreshmentswill beserved
AsianAmerican&PacificIslander HeritageMonthStory&Craft**
Wednesday,May21|6-6:30p.m. EolaRoadBranch-
QuietReadingRoom
Let'sreadaboutNaomiOsaka,the firstAsiantennisplayertoberanked numberoneintheworld,andthen createatennisracketcraft!Ages4+ withacaregiver
TheAmazingBody
Saturday,May24|11 a.m.-12p.m. SantoriLibrary-139 Learnthefunctionsoforgansofthe bodyinasimplebutfunway.This programwillhelpchildren understandhowthebodyworksand promotegoodhealth Ages6-11with acaregiver
MakeYourOwnFan**
Wednesday,May28|6-7p.m. EolaRoadBranch-
QuietReadingRoom
Withhottertemperaturesaroundthe corner,getreadytocooldownby makingyourownfan!Usingsimple materialsyoucanmakeafunand fashionablehandheldfan
PaintaGardenRock
Saturday,May31|2-3p.m.
SantoriLibrary-139
Paintabeautifulrockforyourgarden orhome!Ages6-11
FirstFriday:WhereI'mFrom
Friday,April4|6-8p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Atrium
Explorethenewpoetryexhibitby FredRodgersMagnetAcademy students,whichreflectson'where theyarefrom'literally&figuratively Alsoenjoylivereadingsandlight refreshments.
Drop-InCardboardConstruction
Friday,April4|1-3p.m.
EolaRoadBranchQuietReadingRoom
Makemagicoutof cardboard!Theonlylimit isyourimagination!Ages 5+withacaregiver
AnimeClub
Saturdays|1-3p.m.
April5:WestBranch-MeetingRoom
May3:WestBranch-LivingRoom Comehangout,talkaboutyour favorites,watchanime,readmanga, craft,and/ordrawyourfavorite characters Cosplayandwalk-ins arewelcome!Grades6-12
TeenAdvisoryBoard(TAB)
Mondays,April7&May5
6-7:30p.m.
AllAPLDLocations& VirtualviaZoom
Weareagroupof teensthathelps withspecialprojects, planningprograms, andmakingthe libraryabetterplace PS therewill bepizza!Grades6-12
BookBansintheUnitedStates
Monday,April7|7:30-8:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126&
VirtualviaZoom
Learnaboutthehistoryofbookbans intheUnitedStateswithDr Gina Caneva,alifelongChicagoland educator&communicator.Ages13+.
ChessClub
Tuesdays|6:30-8p.m.
April8&May13
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
April15&May20
SantoriLibrary-125/126
Dropin,learn,play,andhave fundevelopingstrategies withBradSmith,retired teacherandchessexpert ChessClubwelcomes newbies,novicesandchess masters.Walk-inswelcome!
CareerPlanningforYour Student*
Tuesday,April8|7-8pm
EolaRoadBranchQuietReadingRoom
TheMyCollegePlanning Teamwillsharehowto helpfocusastudent's careerplantomakethe mostoftheircollege experience.Students&caregivers arewelcome.
Drop-InVR
Mondays,April14&May12|6-7p.m.
SantoriLibrary- 224
Tuesday,May6|7-8p.m.
EolaRoadBranchQuietReadingRoom
TeenBookSocial
Saturdays,April12&May10
2-3p.m.
SantoriLibrary-224
Lovereading,butdon'tlovebeing toldwhattoread?CometoourBook Social!Readwhatyouwant,then comeenjoysnacks,talkaboutbooks, getswag,andmaybeplaysome bookishgames.Grades6-12.
FunforAll:BoardGames
Mondays,April14&May12 5-7pm
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Allagesareinvitedtocomeplaythe boardgameswehaveavailable, and/orbringafavoriteboardgame andteachothershowtoplay!
Comeplayavarietyofvirtualreality (VR)gamesandapps,includingFruit Ninja,AmongUs,BeatSaber,Gorilla Tag,andmore!Noexperienceis necessary,andthere willbesnacks Grades6-12
PeepDiorama
CraftKit*
Monday,April14-Sunday,April20
EolaRoadBranch-ReferenceDesk UseyourimaginationandPEEPSto createawhimsicaldiorama!All materialsprovided.Registerto reserveakit,thenpickitupatthe ReferenceDeskfromApril14-20to takehome Shareapictureofyour completeddioramato teens@aurorapubliclibraryorgand wewillcreateavirtualdisplayofyour amazingcreations!Grades6-12.
Gotstress?Comemakeyourown stressball!Choosefromavariety ofstyles APLDatAliveCenter
Fridays|4-6p.m.
AliveCenterAurora 406W GalenaBlvd Aurora,IL60506
ComejoinusattheAliveCenter duringtheirfree,after-school drop-inhours!Allmaterialswillbe providedforprogramsbelow.
April11-ButtonMaking
Makeyourownswag!We’llbe makingcustomized125"and 225"buttons
May9-DIYStressBalls
PROGRAMSFORTEENS
RecycledBirdFeeders
Tuesday,April22|5-6p.m. SantoriLibrary-224 InhonorofEarthDay,andtohelp supportourfeatheredfriends,we're makingbirdfeedersfromrecycled materials!Allmaterialswillbe provided,exceptbirdseedandbirds. Grades6-12.
ScratchCoding*
Mondays,May5,12,&19|5-7p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
Comelearnthebasicsofcoding withScratch!Thisisaseriesof3 sessionsover3weeksforstudentsin grades5-7
PaintingD&DMiniatures*
Tuesday,April15|6-7p.m.
DiscordArts&CraftsNight
Tuesday,April22|7-8p.m.
VirtualviaDiscord
JoinusonourTeenDiscordserver tohangout,craft,workonart projects,shareyourcreations,find inspiration,andmore Email teens@aurorapubliclibraryorgto askaboutjoiningtheDiscord serverandcomingtodiscord programs.Grades6-12.
100BooksBeforeHigh SchoolLaunchParty
Tuesday,May6 5:30-7:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
Joinusforapartyin celebrationofthelaunch ofourNEW"100BooksBefore HighSchool"readingprogram Comeenjoycrafting,pizza, andcommunitypartners.
Mother'sDayDIYPictureFrame*
Tuesday,May6|6-7:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Makerspace DoyouplayD&Dor anothertabletopRPG? Don'thaveanyminiatures ofyourownyet?Visitthe Makerspaceandpaint yourveryown3D-printed D&Dminithatyoucantakehome.
edWindChimes* y,April17 30pm ibrary-125/126 nsformeveryday ouniquewind oryourhomeor g
IntroductiontoCanva*
Monday,April21|6-7p.m.
SantoriLibrary-218
Canvaisapopular,online,graphic designplatform Comelearnyour wayaroundtheplatform,howtouse itstemplatesandtools,andmorefor yourbusinessorpersonaluse
FoxValleyYouthOrchestraLive &InstrumentPettingZoo Saturday,April26|10a.m. -12p.m. SantoriLibrary-Atrium&125/126 EnjoyliveperformancesfromFox ValleyYouthOrchestraensembles, andtryavarietyofinstrumentswith FoxValleyElSistema
FirstFriday:HappyBirthday, SantoriLibrary
Friday,May2|6-8p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Atrium
TheSantoriLibraryisturning10years old!Let'scelebratewithlivemusic, treats,partyhats,activities,&more!
Art&Adventureswith Author/IllustratorDanSantat* Saturday,May3at2p.m
VirtualviaZoom
Joinusforaspecial virtualeventwithDan Santat,author&illustrato ofoverahundredbooks foryoungpeople!This eventismadepossiblebyIllinois LibrariesPresent.
SantoriLibrary-224 Createaheartfelt giftforaloved onewithapicture framemadefrom craftmaterials.
EndingtheSilence:Student MentalHealth
Thursday,May22|6:30-7:30pm SantoriLibrary-125/126
Callingallcaregiversofmiddle&high schoolstudents!ThisNAMI presentationwillincludewarning signs,statistics,howtotalkwith students&schoolstaff,personal testimony,Q&A,&giveaways.
Cookies&Cram
Tuesday,May27|5-8p.m.
SantoriLibrary-224
Hangout,studyforfinals, ANDenjoyasugary boostofcookies
PROGRAMSFORADULTS
GamesforGrownups
TuesdaysinApril&May|1-3p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Comeplaytheboardgameswe haveavailable,and/orbringyour favoriteboardgameandteach othershowtoplay!Walk-insare welcome Ages19+
AuroraWritingWorkshopGroup
Tuesdays,April1&May6
7-8:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-305
Groupmoderators
KristinLaTour,George Stenitzer,andJeffAlperinhelpwriters growtheircraftthroughpositive feedbackandreactionandaimto helpwriterspolishtheirworkfor publicationorpersonalsatisfaction
FirstFriday:WhereI'mFrom
Friday,April4|6-8p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Atrium
Explorethenewpoetryexhibitby FredRodgersMagnetAcademy students,whichreflectson'where theyarefrom'literally&figuratively Alsoenjoylivereadingsandlight refreshments.
SpanishBasics*
Saturdays,April5,26&May3,24 2-3p.m.
SantoriLibrary-224
InterestedinlearningSpanish?This introductoryprogramwillcoverbasic introductionsandthemed,common phrasesinSpanish
Scribes&ScribblersWritingGroup
Mondays,April7&May5|6-8p.m. EolaRoadBranchQuietReadingRoom
Lookingtomeetother writersinyourcommunity? Wantingfeedbackonaplotproblem? Needinganewprompttojogyour creativity?Joinourmonthlysocial spaceforwriters!
UnusualPlacestoFindBirth& NaturalizationRecords
Monday,April7|7-8p.m. WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Joingenealogist,author,and librarianDebraDudekinthis fascinatingprogramtowidenyour searchforbirthdatesandlocations aswellasnaturalizationsfroma varietyofunderutilizedresources.
FinancePrograms
RetirementTaxPlanning Wednesday,April2|6-7p.m. VirtualviaZoom
Howwilltaxesaffectyour retirementincome?Certified FinancialPlannerGregKurinec, CFA,willcoverthebasicsof retirementtaxationforavarietyof incomesources
FinancialFitnessSeries
Dropintowatchthesevirtual programsinpersonorregister toreceiveaZoomlink.
PlanningforRetirement*
Thursday,April3|7-8:30p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126& VirtualviaZoom
Gettingreadytoretire?John Daly,CFP,willexplorewhento retire,howmuchmoneyyou mayneed,SocialSecurity,and investing
NavigatingStudentLoans: UnderstandingYourOptions*
Monday,April7|7-8:30p.m. SantoriLibrary-305& VirtualviaZoom
BarbaraGinty,CFP®CEPA®,will explorestudentloansandlongtermfinancialgoals,including retirementsavings
TerrySavageTalksMoney* Wednesday,April23|7-8:30p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126& VirtualviaZoom
PersonalfinanceexpertTerry Savagewillprovideareality checkonthevolatileeconomy, financialmarkets,andpersonal finances
BookBansintheUnitedStates
Monday,April7|7:30-8:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126& VirtualviaZoom
Learnaboutthehistoryofbookbans intheUnitedStateswithDr Gina Caneva,alifelongChicagoland educatorandcommunicator. Ages13+.
ChessClub
Tuesdays|6:30-8p.m.
April8&May13
WestBranch-MeetingRoom April15&May20
SantoriLibrary-125/126
Dropin,learn,play,andhavefun developingstrategieswithBrad Smith,retiredteacherandchess expert ChessClubwelcomes newbies,novicesandchessmasters
FloralVotiveJarCraft*
Tuesday,April8|10:30a.m.-12p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
PROGRAMSFORADULTS
BingoforAdults*
Thursdays,April10&May8 10-11a.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
JoinusforBingofun,withbooks, candy,andothersmallprizes! Thisisasocialhourforadultsin themorningtoconversate,enjoy lightrefreshments,andplayBingo.
LawyersintheLibrary
Thursdays,April10&May8 6-7:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
Havealegalquestion?Comefora free,15minute,walk-inconsultation withavolunteerattorneyfromthe KaneCountyLawLibrary&SelfHelp LegalCenter
TheArtofForagingwithAlexis NikoleNelson*
Thursday,April10|7-8p.m. VirtualviaZoom
MakeYourOwnFloralBookmark*
Tuesday,April15|10-11:30a.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
Celebratespringandcreatea unique,floralcandleholder!All materialswillbeprovided, includingreal,pressedflowers, ModPodge,andglassjars.
GenealogyWalk-InAssistance Wednesdays,April9&May14 1-3p.m.
WestBranch-LivingRoom Mondays,April14&May12 10a.m.-12:30p.m.
SantoriLibraryCommunityHistoryCenter
Needhelpwithyourfamilytree?Ask ourexpertvolunteers,Maxine&Diane Liesinger,whosemanycombined yearsofexperiencecanhelpyou withyourfamilyhistoryquestions
ParanormalDiscussionGroup
Wednesday,April9&May14 6-7:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
Joinenthusiastswellversedin paranormalandmetaphysical topicswhoenjoymeaningful discussion Occasionalguest speakersarewelcome.
Foragerandoutdoor educatorAlexisNikoleNelson peelsbackthehistorical layersontraditionally repressedfoodtraditions andempowersthoselivinginfood desertswithgreaterself-sufficiency ThiseventismadepossiblebyIllinois LibrariesPresent.
AuroraBusinessUnited
Fridays,April11&May9|7:30-10a.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
AuroraBusinessUnited(1000+ members)islikelythelargest networkinggroupinthewestern suburbs Businessowners,employees, entrepreneurs,non-profits,arts, government&othersarewelcome
FunforAll:BoardGames
Mondays,April14&May12|5-7p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Allagesareinvitedtocomeplaythe boardgameswehaveavailable and/orbringafavoriteboardgame andteachothershowtoplay!
Createauniquebookmarkwith instructorRachelCleghornusing pressedflowersandModPodge
PaintingD&DMiniatures*
Tuesday,April15|6-7pm
SantoriLibrary-Makerspace DoyouplayD&Dor anothertabletopRPG? Don'thaveanyminiatures ofyourownyet?Visitthe Makerspaceandpaintyour veryown3D-printedD&D minithatyoucantakehome.
Paint&Plant*
Thursday,April17|6-7p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Joinusforanightoffunpainting potsandplantingyourownseeds!
RecycledWindChimes*
Thursday,April17
6:30-7:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
Let'stransformeverydayitemsinto uniquewindchimesforyourhome orgarden.
PROGRAMSFORADULTS
TechnologyPrograms
ComputerBasics:Mouse& Keyboard*
Thursdays,April3&May1
6-7pm
SantoriLibrary-218
Getstartedwiththebasicsof computing,thebeginningofyour digitalliteracyjourney!Ifyoudon't knowhowtouseacomputer,we arereadytohelpyougetstarted
ComputerBasics: MicrosoftExcel*
Thursdays|6-7p.m.
April10:WestBranch-MeetingRoom
April17:SantoriLibrary-218
Inthisprogram,wewillexplore MicrosoftExcelbasicsfororganizing dataandcreatingbudgets
IntroductiontoCanva*
Monday,April21|6-7pm
SantoriLibrary-218
Canvaisapopular,online,graphic designplatform.Comelearnyour wayaroundtheplatform,howtouse itstemplatesandtools,andmorefor yourbusinessorpersonaluse
LooseEndsHandcraftGroup
Mondays,April21&May19 6:30-8:30pm EolaRoadBranchQuietReadingRoom
Callingallknitters,crocheters, embroiderers,needleworkers,and otherfansofhandcrafts!Bringyour currentprojectsforcraftingtime& conversation
CareerFair
Tuesday,April22|1-4p.m. SantoriLibrary-Atrium&125/126
Callingalljobseekers!Lookingfor entrytomid-levelpositionsinvarious industriesinAurora?Comemeet potentialfutureemployers&learn aboutopportunitiestopromoteyour talents&abilities.
IntrotoChatbots*
Saturdays|2-3pm
April12:SantoriLibrary-218
May24:WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Whatisalargelanguagemodel? Whatkindofquestionscanitanswer? LearnaboutthebasicsofAIchatbots inthisintroductoryprogram
iPhoneBasics*
Tuesday,April22|6-7p.m.
EolaRoadBranchQuietReadingRoom
Thisbeginner-friendlyworkshopisall aboutlearningiPhoneessentials, includinghowtouseyourdevice, downloadapplications,change settings,maintainyourdevice,&more
A-TownPoetics*
Tuesdays,April22&May27
6:30-7:30p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom& VirtualviaZoom
Lovepoetry?Thisgroupisopento writersofallagesandabilities We supporteachother,offercritiques, andhostevents.Dropinandjoin inpersonorregisterfortheZoom link&monthlychallenge
Light&BrightSpringDinners*
Wednesday,April23|6:30-7:30p.m. VirtualviaZoom
CookinginstructorandClassroom KitchenbloggerKrystinSlickwill demonstratehowtowhipupfresh, lightmealsthatarebigonflavor, shortonpreptime,andperfectfor springtimeevenings.
Tuesday,May6|6-7p.m. SantoriLibrary-218
Thisclasswillshowyouhowtouse MicrosoftOutlook:sendingemails, usingcalendarsforeventsor meetings,collaboratingwithothers, andhowOutlookbenefitsfrom usingotherapplications
ComputerBasics: MicrosoftPowerPoint*
Thursdays|6-7p.m.
May8:WestBranch-MeetingRoom May22:SantoriLibrary-218
Inthisprogram,wewillexplore MicrosoftPowerPointbasicsfor creatingengagingslideshow presentations MicrosoftOutlookfor ProfessionalGrowth*
DementiaCarepartner SupportGroup
Thursdays,April24&May22
6-7p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom Buildasupportsystemandenjoy meaningfulconversationwithpeople whounderstandyourjourneyina supportiveenvironment Faciliated byLaVonLenawayofDragonfly SeniorNavigationServices.
FoxValleyYouthOrchestraLive &InstrumentPettingZoo
Saturday,April26|10a.m. -12p.m. SantoriLibrary-Atrium&125/126 Enjoyliveperformances fromFoxValleyYouth Orchestraensembles, andtryavarietyof instrumentswith FoxValleyElSistema.
LearnEnglish
EnglishattheLibrary
6:30-7:30pm
ThursdaysinApril&May SantoriLibrary-224
Thursdays,April3,17&May1,15,29 EolaRoadBranchQuietReadingRoom
ImproveyourEnglishconversation skillsinaweekly,relaxedenvironment!
EnglishConversationGroup
Saturdays|10:30a.m.-12p.m. SantoriLibrary-332& VirtualviaZoom
JoinEnglishlearnersatthe intermediatelevelinconversation abouteverydaytopicsledbyatutor.
EnglishforBeginners*
Tuesdays&Thursdays
9am -12pm
SantoriLibrary-224
IntermediateEnglish* Mondays&Wednesdays
9a.m.-12p.m.
SantoriLibrary-305
LearnEnglishwithWorldReliefin weeklyinteractiveclassesdesigned especiallyforbeginner&intermediate learners You'llpracticereadingand writing,improveyourconversation skills,andmuchmore Toregisterand formoreinformation,contactWorld Reliefat630-888-0023
InfantFeeding:Supportfor Caregivers&Parents
Saturday,April26|10-11a.m. VirtualviaZoom
ThistrainingfromSweetPiece Solutionsofferscaregiverssupportin navigatingthechallengesoffeeding children0-12mo Wewillexplore introducingsolids,commonhurdles, andmore.
PROGRAMSFORADULTS
FirstFriday:HappyBirthday, SantoriLibrary
Friday,May2|6-8p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Atrium
TheSantoriLibraryisturning10years old!Let'scelebratewithlivemusic, treats,partyhats,activities,&more!
Planning&Plantinga
VegetableGarden
Saturday,May3|11am -12pm WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Growingyourownfoodcanbean incrediblyrewardingexperience An IllinoisMasterGardenerwillpresent stepsforplanting,harvesting,cooking, andpreservingyourgarden'sharvest
Laser-CutWoodenFlowers*
Monday,May5|6-7p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Makerspace
Usingthelasercutterandwood,we willcutoutflowervaseshapesthat youcanpaintandcolorandtake home Enjoythemyourselforgift themtoalovedone!
Mother'sDayDIYPictureFrame*
Tuesday,May6|6-7:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-224
Createaheartfeltgift foralovedonewitha pictureframemade fromcraftmaterials.
TeacupFlowerArrangement*
Tuesday,May13
10:30a.m.-12p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
Creativitymeets sustainability-Let's repurposevintage teacupsandsaucersinto enchantingtabletopdecoration! We'lluseavarietyofartificialflowers, andallmaterialswillbeprovided
DigitalMarketingBasics*
Tuesday,May13|6-7p.m.
SantoriLibrary-218
Doyouhaveanideayouwanttoget outintotheworld?Haveaproductor serviceyouwanttoreach morepeople?Learn aboutsomeofthe strategiesandbasics fordigitalmarketing.
Poverty:ADiscussionwith MatthewDesmond*
Tuesday,May13|7-8p.m.
VirtualviaZoom
BestsellingauthorMatthewDesmond willbejoinedinconversationwith award-winningjournalist,Natalie Moore.Thiseventismadepossible byIllinoisLibrariesPresent.
PROGRAMSFORADULTS
BookDiscussions
WhatWe'reReading
Wednesdays
Wednesdays,April2&May7
8-9p.m.
VirtualviaZoom
Readinganythinggoodlately?Join ourvirtualbookclubviaZoom!
We'lltaketurnssharingthegreat booksthatwehavebeenreading
GriotAfrican-AmericanBook Discussion
Tuesdays|6:30-7:30p.m.
April15:LegacybyUchéBlackstock
May20:LongAfterWeAreGone byTerahSheltonHarris
EolaRoadBranch-QuietReading Room&VirtualviaZoom
WefeaturebooksbyAfricanAmericanauthorsandmeet monthlyinperson&virtually
Let'sTalkSpecial
Education&IEPs
Thursday,May15|6-7p.m. SantoriLibrary-125
LearnaboutIDEA/IEPs,howtoobtain referralsorevaluations,whoqualifies fortheseservices,&morewith YocelinZavala,D131analyst Children'sactivitieswillbe availableinanadjacentroom.
Aurora'sArtisticRoots: TheLifeofCasimirArcouet
Saturday,May17|11a.m.-12p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126
Photographer,painter,&sculptor CasimirArcouet(1834-1902)wasa fixtureinAurora'sartcommunityfor thirtyyears Learnaboutthelifehe ledinAurora,hisartwork,&hislegacy
Booksn'Brew
Wednesdays|7-9p.m.
April16:KlaraandtheSunbyKazuo Ishiguro
May14:MySistertheSerialKillerby OyinkanBraithwaite
McCartyMillsTaproom-140S.River St.,Unit108Aurora,IL60506
Wereadavarietyofgenresand meetatMcCartyMillsTaproomone Wednesdayamonthtosocialize, discussbooks,andenjoylibations!
HappilyEverAfterRomance BookClub
Saturdays|11a.m.-12p.m.
April19:TheLuckiestLadyinLondon bySherryThomas May17:CleatCutebyMerylWilsner SantoriLibrary-224& VirtualviaZoom
Wereadavarietyofromancefiction, onetropeatatime!Joinusinperson orvirtuallyviaZoom
MediterraneanFeast: FlavorsoftheSun*
Wednesday,May21|6:30-7:30p.m. VirtualviaZoom
Takeaculinaryjourneytothe MediterraneanwithKrystinSlickfrom ClassroomKitchenand discovervibrant,healthy dishesinspiredbythesunsoakedflavorsoftheregion.
NonfictionBookDiscussion
Mondays|6:30-7:30p.m.
April21:ThePowerofGeography byTimMarshall
May19:TheDaughtersofYaltaby CatherineGraceKatz
WestBranch-MeetingRoom& VirtualviaZoom
Wereadavarietyofcontemporary nonfictionandmeetmonthlyin personandvirtuallyviaZoomfor discussion.
BreakfastBookClub
Wednesdays|10:30-11:30a.m.
April30:TheLastLoveNoteby EmmaGrey
May28:VeraWong'sUnsolicited AdviceforMurderersbyJesse Sutanto
EolaRoadBranchQuietReadingRoom
Wereadavarietyoffictiontitles, mainlyhistoricalfiction,andmeet onceamonthforlivelydiscussion andtastyrefreshments
EndingtheSilence:Student MentalHealth
Thursday,May22|6:30-7:30p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126
Callingallcaregiversofmiddle&high schoolstudents!ThisNAMI presentationwillincludewarning signs,statistics,howtotalkwith students&schoolstaff,personal testimony,Q&A,&giveaways.
ImmigrationLegalConsultations*
Thursday,June5|9a.m.-12p.m. SantoriLibrary-225&226
Havelegalquestionsaboutcitizenshiporimmigration?Thesefree, 30-minuteconsultationsarewithaBoardofImmigrationAppeals accreditedstaffattorneyrepresentingWorldRelief.Registrationwill openat9a.m.onThursday,May8.
SantoriLibrary&Bookmobile 101S.RiverSt. Aurora,IL60506
EolaRoadBranch 555S.EolaRd. Aurora,IL60504
WestBranch 233S.ConstitutionDr. Aurora,IL60506
PickupLocker 2529DickensDr. Aurora,IL60503
Thisyear,theAuroraPublicLibraryFoundation(APLF)iscelebrating25years ofdedicatedservicetoourcommunityattheAuroraPublicLibraryDistrict (APLD).Welookforwardtoconnectingwithyouaswecelebratewhatwe haveaccomplishedtogether. Esteaño,laFundacióndelaBibliotecaPúblicadeAurora(APLF)celebra25 añosdeserviciodedicadoanuestracomunidadenelDistritodeBibliotecas PúblicasdeAurora(APLD).Esperamosconectarnosconustedmientras celebramosloslogrosquehemoslogradojuntos.
ShopforaCause
Thursday,April24from6-8:30p.m. WyckwoodHouse
LaceUp4Literacy:CommunityWalk
Saturday,June14from8:30-10am EolaRoadBranch
RibbonCuttingandProclamation
AugustTBD SantoriLibrary
25thAnniversaryWinterGala
Saturday,December6from6-10p.m.
TBD
Comprasporunacausa Jueves,24deabrilde6a8:30p.m. WyckwoodHouse
LaceUp4Literacy:caminatacomunitaria Sábado,14dejuniode8:30a10am SucursalEolaRoad
Cortedecintayproclamación Agosto,pordeterminar BibliotecaSantori
Galadeinviernodel25°aniversario Sábado,6dediciembrede6a10p.m. Pordeterminar
Individualswhorequireaccommodationsinordertoparticipateinthelibrary'sprogramsarerequestedto contactthespecificlocationatleast10daysinadvance.Pleasenote:TheAuroraPublicLibraryDistrictstaff andvolunteerssometimestakephotosandvideosofcustomersatlibrarylocationsandduringprograms orevents Thephotosand/orvideosareusedforpromotionandpublicityofAPLDanditsservicesin printedandonlinelibrarypublications.
Sesolicitaalaspersonasquerequieranadaptacionesparaparticiparenlosprogramasdelabibliotecaque secomuniquenconlasucursalespecíficaconalmenos10díasdeanticipación.Tengaencuenta:elpersonal ylosvoluntariosdelDistritodeBibliotecasPúblicasdeAuroraavecestomanfotosyvideosdelosclientesen lasbibliotecasydurantelosprogramasoeventos Lasfotosy/ovideosseutilizanparalapromocióny publicidaddeAPLDysusserviciosenpublicacionesbibliotecariasimpresasyenlínea.
