Hours|Horario
Monday-Thursday:9am -9pm
Lunes-jueves
Friday-Saturday:9a.m.-5p.m.
Viernes-sábado
Sunday:1-5p.m.
Domingo
Closed|Cerrada
09/02-LaborDay
DíaLaboral
09/13-StaffDevelopmentDay
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FEATURED PROGRAMS
CAPECon
Saturday,August31|AllDay SantoriLibrary-Atrium,125/126,224
Joinusforadaycelebratingcomics,graphicnovels,popculture,andfandoms forallages!Enjoyavarietyoffree-playarcadecabinets,programs,crafts,and morebetween10am and4pm
4:Storytimes HoradeCuentos
5:Programasenespañol
9: ProgramsforChildren programasparaniños/niñas
13:ProgramsforTeens programasparaadolescentes
19:ProgramsforAdults programasparaadultos
SuperheroStorytime
Saturday,August31|10-10:30am SantoriLibrary-125/126
Wearyourbestcostumeandflyinto asuperstorytime!Childrenofallages andtheircaregivers
IntrotoCosplay
Saturday,August31|10-11a.m. SantoriLibrary-224
Comelearnthebasicsfromawardwinningfoamsmith,sewist,propmaker, andauthorMakerFishmeal!They'll explorehowallcancosplay&share theirloveforjuicyhiddendetailsand supercleanseams Ages12+
*Registrationrequired|Registrorequerido **Ticketsavailable30minutesbefore theprogram|Boletosdisponibles30 minutosantesdelprograma
PokémonMeetup
Saturday,August31|10a.m.-12p.m. SantoriLibrary-305
KickoffCAPEConwithyourfellow Pokémonfans!Thismeetupwillbeas electrifyingasaPawmot'sDouble Shockandmorefunthanabarrelof Mankeys!Tradecards,battle,enjoy snacks,andmore Allages
DogManRead-Along
Saturday,August31|11a.m.-12p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126
LoveDogMan?Love graphicnovels?We're puttingthisgraphic novelonthebig screen.Comelistento and/orparticipateina hilariousread-along fromthepopularDog Manseries!Ages6-11.
Comics+Health=Graphic Medicine
Saturday,August31|11am -12pm SantoriLibrary-224
Manycreatorshaveusedcomicsto talkabouttheirphysicalormental healthexperiences.Whyarecomicsa greatmediumforthistopic?Hearfrom librariansandcomicsloversaboutthis subgenre!Ages19+.
VideoGameDevelopment
Saturday,August31|12-1:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-218
LearnwithReadySetCode!This workshopintroducescodinglogic, gamemechanics,anduserinterface design,equippingstudentstocreate theirowngamesusingawireless single-boardcomputer Ages12-18
FandomLounge
Saturday,August31|12-2pm
SantoriLibrary-305
EnjoyabreakintheFandomLounge inbetweenCAPEConfestivities!This areawillofferaplacetorelaxand connectwithothersoversnacks, trivia,andself-directedactivities.All ages
AmazingFacePainting
Saturday,August31|12:30-2:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Atrium
Celebrateyourfavoritesuperhero (orvillain!)andhaveyourface paintedwithacharacterlogoby ZorZapataduringourCAPECon event.Childrenofallagesare welcome.
FEATURED PROGRAMS
TabletopRole-PlayingGame OpenHouse
Saturday,August31|12:30-1:30
SantoriLibrary-224
Comepaintaminiaturetokeep, exploreavarietyofgamesystems localGameMasters,browsesome one-shotadventures,&more!The goldenruleis'havefun',&maythe dicebeeverinyourfavor.Ages12
WingsofFireRead-Along
Saturday,August31|1-2pm SantoriLibrary-125/126
Lovedragons?Enjoygraphicnovels? We'reputtingthisgraphicnovelonthe bigscreen-Comelistento and/orparticipateina read-alongfromthe popularepicfantasy series,WingsofFire! ::roars::Ages12-18
FoamsmithingDemo
Saturday,August31|2-3p.m. SantoriLibrary-224
Award-winningcosplayerand propmaker,MakerFishmealwill demonstratehowtocreategorgeous, light-weightfoampropsforcosplay
AnimeMeetup
Saturday,August31|2-3:30pm SantoriLibrary-305 ::cuethememusic::Meetotherfans, talkaboutyourfavoritemangaand anime,showoffyourcosplay,and more!Ages12+
DanceParty
Saturday,August31|2:30-3:30p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126
Meetandjoinadance partywithBlueyas partofourCAPECon event!Ages0-5with acaregiver
yFashionShow
y,August31|3:30-4p.m. ibrary-Atrium yourfavorite uniform,SailorMoonsuit, ancostume,orwhateveryour ook-It'syourtimetoshine! celebratesomeamazing s&meetothercosplayers All
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STORYTIMES | HORA DE CUENTOS
August10-October4 | 10deagosto-4deoctubre
Monday lunes
Tuesday martes
BedtimeStorytime
Tots&Tunes (Ages2-3)
LittleLearners (Ages3-5)
Bilingual(Spanish/English) Storytime|Cuentos bilingües 7p.m.
Bilingual(Spanish/English)
Storytime|Cuentos bilingües
Bilingual(Spanish/English) Storytime|Cuentos bilingües 10a.m.
Thursday jueves
Storytimesareopentochildrenofallagesandtheircaregivers,unlessotherwisenoted. Lashorasdecuentoestándisponibleparaniñosdetodaslasedadesysuscuidadores, amenosqueseindiquelocontrario.
PROGRAMAS EN ESPAÑOL
Programasenespañolparaniños
ElPoderdelaconexión: construyendorelacionessólidas entrepadresehijos martes,6deagosto|6:30-7:30p.m. SucursalWest-SaladeReuniones FreddyMuñoz,Consejerode PrácticasRestaurativas,de FamilyCounselingServices yWestAuroraSD129, presentarásobrela importanciadeconstruir fuertesrelacionesentrepadresehijos
Horadecuentosbilingües enBlackhawkPark jueves,8deagosto|11-11:30a.m. BlackhawkPark(esquinadeW.New YorkyN.ViewSt.)
Disfrutaremosdecuentosycanciones enespañolyeningles Tambien,habra tiempoparajugar!Paraniñosdetodas edasysuscuidadores Porfavortrae supropiasillaparasentarse.
Construyendoentusiasmo: renovacionesenlaSucursalEola viernes,9deagosto|10-11a.m. jueves,22deagosto|7-8p.m. SucursalEolaRoad-166
¡Manténteactualizadoy escuchalainformaciónmás actualizadasobrenuestro emocionanteproyectode renovacióndeSucursalEola!Opción bilingüedisponibleel9deagosto
Cuentosbilingües
10deagosto-4deoctubre lunesymiércoles10a.m.
SucursalWest-SaladeReuniones lunes6:30p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-SaladeCuentos miércoles|7p.m.
SucursalEolaRoad-Salóndeniños
Disfrutaremosdecuentosycanciones enespañolyeninglés ¡También habrátiempoparajugar!paraniños detodasedadesysuscuidadores.
NochedeLotería*
martes,13deagosto&10deseptiembre 6-7p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-125/126 ¡EslahoradejugaralaLotería!Este seráunprogramadivertidoy interactivoparajugarlaLoteríacon amigosyvecinos ¡Juegaparaganar premios!Paratodolafamilia.
Pláticasobrelaeducación socioemocional sábado, 24deagosto|10-11a.m. BibliotecaSantori-125/126
Acompáñenosaunapláticasobrela
EducaciónSocioemocionalenlos niños,aprenderemosestrategias paraidentificar,reconocery gestionarlasemocionesenlosniños. PresentadoporLauraManzanos Somoza,maestradeOakPark
¡Juguemosaltrompo!** jueves,12deseptiembre|6:30-7p.m.
BibliotecaSantori- SaladeCuentos EstáporcomenzarelMesdela HerenciaHispana,vena decorartupropiotrompoy aprendeajugareste juguetedemaderaquetus papásyabuelosjugabanen suinfancia Paraniños mayoresde6años.
FiestadeKaraoke* sábado,21deseptiembre|2-4p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-125/126
Celebremosnuestraindependenciaen familiacantandonuestrascanciones favoritasydecorandounasmatarcas Seproporcionanaperitivosybebidas
PROGRAMAS EN ESPAÑOL
Programasenespañolpara adultos
Ayudalaboral
LaTecnología:tumejoraliada enlabúsquedadeempleo* jueves,8deagosto&12de septiembre|6-7p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-218
Descubrecómolatecnología puedefacilitartubúsquedade empleoeidentificarecursos comunitariosqueteayudaránen cadapasodetubúsqueda
Entrenadorlaboralenla
Biblioteca martes,13deagosto&10de septiembre|1-4p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-305 Reúneteconunasesor profesionaldeworkNetBatavia ¡Noserequierencitas!
Delasolicitudalcurrículum: aprendeacreareltuyo* jueves,15deagosto&19de septiembre|6-7p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-218
Enestetaller,teenseñaremosa adaptarteaestecambioyacrear uncurrículumefectivoquedestaque tushabilidadesyexperienciade maneraprofesional
Entrevistasefectivas: virtualesypresenciales* jueves,22deagosto&26de septiembre|6-7p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-218
Estetallerteproporcionarálas herramientasnecesariaspara enfrentarentrevistasdemanera efectiva,yaseaenentornos virtualesopresenciales
Ayudaconelcurrículum martes,27deagosto&24de septiembre|1-4p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-332
¿Quierecrearoreescribirsu currículum?¡ÚnaseaworkNet Bataviaparaeste tallersincitaprevia!
Conceptosbásicosdetu celularinteligente: navegandotuAndroid* martes,6deagosto|6-7:30pm BibliotecaSantori-125/126 ¿TienesuncelularAndroid queapenassabesutilizar? ¿Estáscansadodepedirles atushijosqueenvíenun correoelectrónicoportien tucelular?Sirespondiste quesí,¡esteprogramaes parati!
AbogadosenlaBiblioteca jueves,8 deagosto&12de septiembre|6-7:30p.m. BibliotecaSantori-125/126 Estamosproporcionandounserviciosin citapreviaparaayudarconpreguntas legales.15minutosporpersona.
ElPoderdelaconexión: construyendorelacionessólidas entrepadresehijos
martes,6deagosto|6:30-7:30pm SucursalWest-SaladeReuniones FreddyMuñoz,ConsejerodePrácticas Restaurativas,deFamilyCounseling ServicesyWestAuroraSD129, presentarásobrelaimportanciade construirfuertesrelacionesentre padresehijos
Jardíndelectura* jueves|6:30-7:30p.m. 8deagostoEnagostonosvemosporGabriel GarcíaMárquez 12deseptiembreYonosoytuperfectahija mexicanaporErickaSánchez NideJardin-140S RiverSt Unit106, Aurora,IL
Jardíndelectura presentalibrosde ficciónconenfoque deautores hispanoparlantes Reunionesel segundojuevesdel mes
Construyendoentusiasmo: renovacionesenlaSucursalEola viernes,9deagosto|10-11a.m. jueves,22deagosto|7-8p.m.
SucursalEolaRoad-166
¡Manténteactualizadoyescuchala informaciónmásactualizadasobre nuestroemocionanteproyectode renovacióndeSucursalEola!Opción bilingüedisponibleel9deagosto
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PROGRAMAS EN ESPAÑOL
Programasenespañolparaadultos
NochedeLotería*
martes,13deagosto& 10deseptiembre|6-7p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-125/126
¡EslahoradejugaralaLotería!Este seráunprogramadivertidoy interactivoparajugarlaLoteríacon amigosyvecinos ¡Juegaparaganar premios!Paratodolafamilia
LatinosenIllinoisylosEstados
Unidos: Lamúsicacomo historiacultural* martes,20deagosto|6:30-7:45p.m.
Eligetupropiaartesanía* sábado,24deagosto |2-3pm
BibliotecaSantori-125/126 ¡Seleccioneentrenuestragamade artesaníasdemuestraocreeunaq seaverdaderamenteoriginal!
ComputaciónIntermedia: MicrosoftPowerPoint* lunes,26deagosto|6-7pm
BibliotecaSantori-218
ComputaciónIntermediaesel siguientepasoensuviajehaciala alfabetizacióndigital Estemes, ubriremoscómocrear ntacionespersonalizadas doMicrosoftPowerPoint.
FiestadePintura:Caballosenel atardecer*
sábado,14deseptiembre|2-3p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-224
Pintaremosunhermosopaisaje Esta seráunatardellenadediversióny creatividadconbebidasrefrescantes
baenlabiblioteca* es,27deagosto27& eseptiembre |6-7p.m. otecaSantori-125/126
¡HagamosZumbaenla bibliotecaconlainstructora emiMorales!Quemacalorías mientrasdisfrutasdelos ritmosdesalsa,cumbia, merengue,reggeatonymás
ocuelga":eventode cientizaciónsobreestafas* es,29deagosto|12-2p.m. rsalEolaRoad-125/126 eanosotrosenundivertido odeBingomientrasteinformas elosúltimosfraudesyestafas protegertuseguridad ciera.PresentadoporAgeGuide mpañerosenSalud
ursoscomunitariosenAurora es,29deagosto|5-6p.m. otecaSantori-125/126 aaprendersobreunavariedad cursoslocales!Presentadoporel oEspecialdeAurora
Creacionesdearcilla: tazasdepersonajes*
martes,3deseptiembre|6-8p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-224
¡Haztupropiatazadepersonaje usandoarcillapolimérica!Eligeun personajeypersonalizatutaza.Este programabilingüeespara adolescentesde12a18años
Aprendeinglés
Inglésenlabiblioteca
Todoslosjueves|6:30-7:30p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-224 jueves,8y22deagosto&5y 19deseptiembre SucursalEolaRoad-108 ¡Mejoratuinglésconversacional!en unaclasesemanalrelajada!
GrupodeconversaciónenInglés* Todoslossábados| 10:30am -12pm
BibliotecaSantori-332 ¡Únaseaestudiantesdeinglésde nivelintermedioenuna conversaciónenpersonaoen Zoom!
Inglésparaprincipiantes* lunes,martes,miércoles,yjueves 9a.m.-12p.m.
BibliotecaSantori ¿Empiezasaaprenderinglés? Regístrateparaunaclasesemanal gratisconWorldRelief.Elnivel1se reúnelosmartesyjueves Elnivel2 sereúneloslunesymiércoles Se aceptannuevosestudiantescada mes Pararegistrarteymás información,comunícateconWorld Reliefal630-888-0023.
PROGRAMAS EN ESPAÑOL
Programasenespañolparaadultos
OtomíArtPainting* miércoles,4deseptiembre|6-7p.m. SucursalEolaRoad-108 miércoles,11deseptiembre|6-7p.m. SucursalWest-SaladeReuniones miércoles,25deseptiembre|6-7p.m. BibliotecaSantori-SalóndeCreadores
¿Vivesconsíntomasoun diagnósticodeuna condicióndesaludmental?
Asisteaestaclasegratuita de8semanas(unanoche porsemana)paraentender mejorquéeslasaludmental, elmanejodecrisis,cómo encontrarrecursoslocalesy muchomás.Serecomienda registro,peronoes requerido Lassesionessondirigidas porunmiembrodeNAMIKDK (NationalAllianceonMental Illness-Kane-South,DeKalb andKendall) Sereúnenlos lunesde6:30-8:45p.m. durante8semanasapartir dellunes,7deoctubrehasta ellunes,25denoviembre
UsaremoselláserEpilogde Makerspaceparagrabar dibujoslinealesde diferentesanimalesen madera,luegousaremos pinturaacrílicaparapintar laslíneascomounlibroparacolorear Estedivertidoyemocionante programadeartesepresentarátanto eningléscomoenespañol Se proporcionarántodoslosmateriales Lainscripciónseabreelmiércoles7de agostoalas9am
TallerdepoesíaconFermina Ponce* miércoles,18deseptiembre| 6-7:30p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-125/126&305 Aprendecomointerpretar,apreciary escribirpoesíaenespañolconpoeta local,FerminaPonce Eltallerespara mayoresde18años.
FiestadeKaraoke* sábado,21deseptiembre|2-4p.m. BibliotecaSantori-125/126
Celebremosnuestra independenciaenfamilia cantandonuestrascanciones favoritasydecorandounas matarcas Seproporcionan aperitivosybebidas
Tallerespecialsobreelcensode Aurora jueves,26deseptiembre|5-6p.m. BibliotecaSantori-125/126 ¡HagaqueelequipodelCenso EspecialdeAurorarespondasus preguntasyparticipeenunsorteode premios!
ComputaciónIntermedia: BúsquedaenGoogle* lunes,30deseptiembre|6-7p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-218
ComputaciónIntermediaesel siguientepasoensuviajehaciala alfabetizacióndigital Estemes, exploraremosalgunasdelasmuchas formasdebuscarenInternetusando Google
PROGRAMSFORCHILDREN
Ages0-5|Edadesde0a5años
FunforAll:BoardGames
Monday,August12|6-8p.m. September16|5-7p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Allagesareinvitedtocomeplaythe boardgameswehaveavailable and/orbringafavoriteboardgame andteachothershowtoplay!Walkinsarewelcome
SummerSensoryPlaytime**
Friday,August2|2-3p.m.
SantoriLibrary-HurrellStorytimeRoom
ExplorearangeoffunSummerthemed activities Dressformess!Ages3-6with acaregiver.
FirstFriday:DiscoverOpera
Friday,August2|6-8p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Atrium Curiousaboutorloveopera?Come enjoyandlearnmoreaboutthis powerfulsingingstylewithFoxValley Opera!Enjoytheperformance,havea snack,craft,andmorewhilesupplies last
CrayonNameCraft**
Tuesday,August6|11-11:30a.m.
EolaRoadBranch-Children's ProgramRoom
Buildapapercrayonboxcraft topracticespellingyourname! Ages4-6withacaregiver
IfYouGiveaKidaCookie**
Friday,August9|2-3p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126
DoyouloveIfYouGiveaMousea CookiebyLauraJoffeNumeroff?Ifso, comereadfunstoriesbyNumeroff, participateingamesandenjoya snack Forchildrenofallagesandtheir caregivers.
Baby&MeHangTime
Saturdays,August10& September14|9-10a.m.
imeatSociety57 ay,August13|10-10:30a.m. y57-100S RiverSt Aurora,IL 60506
JoinusforaspecialStorytimeat locallyruncoffeeshop,Society57 We'll readstories,singsongs,fingerplays, andmore!Forchildrenofallagesand theircaregivers
ReadyforKindergartenPlaygroup
Tuesdays,August13&27 11a.m.-12p.m.
EolaRoadBranchChildren'sProgramRoom Getkindergartenreadywith thisinteractiveplaytime,broughtto youincollaborationwithSPARK Aurora.Ages2-5withacaregiver.
ToddlerArt**
Thursdays,August15& September5|2-2:45p.m.
EolaRoadBranch-Children's ProgramRoom
Toddlers,bringyourcaregiversand explorepaint!Avarietyofmediumswill beprovidedtocreateyourownunique artwork Ages18months-3yearswith acaregiver
NoonLionsClubFreeVision Screening
Saturdays,August17& September21|9:30-11:30a.m.
SantoriLibrary-HurrellStorytimeRoom AuroraonLionsClubprovidesfree visionscreeningforchildren Primarily aimedat6monthsto6yearsold althoughusefuluptoage16.
MathMagicians
SantoriLibrary-HurrellStorytimeRoom Cometothelibraryeverysecond Saturdayofthemonthtointeract withotherbabiesandcaregivers, playdevelopmentalgames,and enjoycoffeeandpastries Ages0-3withcaregiver
Monday,August19|4-5p.m.
SantoriLibrary-HurrellStorytimeRoom Thisprogramprovidessimplemath techniquesforchildrenages3-6with acaregiver Thetopicispairs& matching
FirstFriday: AuroraArtLeagueMember'sShow Friday,September6|5:30-8:30pm SantoriLibrary-Atrium JoinusfortheAurora ArtLeague's66th AnnualMember's Show!Checkoutthe year 'sbestofthe best,including paintings,mixed media,and photography,and enjoylivemusicand refreshments
AuroraArtLeagueMember'sShow
Saturday,September7|9a.m.-4p.m. SantoriLibrary-Atrium Comeexplorethe66thAnnualAurora ArtLeagueMember'sShow!Checkout theyear'sbestofthebest
Grandparents'DayCelebration
Sunday,September8|2-4p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Atrium&125/126 Allarewelcometocelebrate Grandparents'DaywithAurora's nonprofitseniorserviceproviders!Enjoy asnack,craft,andreceivea complimentarydigitalfamilyphoto fromDr JeanHess
Cut&PasteAppleCraft**
Monday,September9|11-11:30am EolaRoadBranch-Children's ProgramRoom
Practiceyourscissorskillsbycreating anappleoutofpiecesofconstruction paperandadoptawormtoaddtoit! Ages3+withacaregiver
ChessClub
Tuesday,September10|6:30-8p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom Monday,September16|6:30-8:30p.m. EolaRoadBranch-166
Dropin,learn,play,andhavefun developingstrategieswithBrad Smith,retiredteacherandchess expert ChessClubwelcomes newbies,novicesandchess masters Walk-insarewelcome!
Ages6-11|Edadesde6a11años
STEM
AllAboutScience
Monday,August12|Water 10:30-11:30a.m.&12:30-1:30p.m. Saturday,September14|Flight 10:30-11:30a.m.&12:30-1:30p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126
ScienceexpertsDiana&Patwill leadusinfunscienceactivities!
CodingClub**
Wednesdays,August14& September11|4-5p.m. EolaRoadBranch-166
Wanttolearnaboutcoding?Joinus forfunactivitiesthatteachbeginner codingskills!Grades3-5
LEGO®Club
Saturdays,August17& September21|1-2p.m.
WestBranch-LivingRoom
Tuesday,August13|2-3pm
SantoriLibrary-Hurrell StorytimeRoom ComeintobuildcoolLEGO creations.LEGOswillbe providedbythelibrary
CodingExplorers:
LearnHowtoCode**
Saturdays,August17& September14|3-4:30p.m.& Sunday,September8|3-4:30pm EolaRoadBranch-108
Wanttocodebutdon'tknowwhere tostart?CodingwizardClaireNang isheretohelp!Withabeginnerfriendlycodinglanguage,youcan doanything!Ages7-12.
OneInMath
Sundays,August25& September8,15,22,29|3-4p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126
Empoweryourchildrenbyfostering theirloveofmath!JoinOneInMath, afreein-personmathtutoring programforstudentsingradesK-3, runbyvolunteers
FirstFriday:DiscoverOp
Friday,August2|6-8pm
SantoriLibrary-Atrium
Curiousaboutorloveopera? Comeenjoyandlearnmoreabout thispowerfulsingingstylewithFox ValleyOpera!Enjoytheperformance, haveasnack,craft,andmorewhile supplieslast.
EmotionsStorytimewithNational AllianceofMentalIllness**
Saturday,August3&
Tuesday,August6|10:30-11a.m.
SantoriLibrary-HurrellStorytimeRoom
Joinusforstorytimeandcraftactivity focusedonemotionswithNAMIKDK Thisprogramisdesignedforchildren andaccompanyingadults
OrigamiClub,Juniors
Sunday,August4|2-3p.m.
Watermelonorigami
SantoriLibrary-HurrellStorytimeRoom Thursday,September5|4-5p.m. Frogorigami
SantoriLibrary-HurrellStorytimeRoom Origamiisaleisureactivitythat developshand-eyecoordination, sequencingskills,mathematical reasoning,memory,andpatience.
SummerBingo**
Monday,August5|11-11:45a.m.
SantoriLibrary-HurrellStorytimeRoom Thursday,August8|3-3:45p.m.
EolaRoadBranch-Children's ProgramRoom
Bingoisnotonlyfun,butitalso providesarangeofcognitive,social, andphysicalbenefitsforchildren
ActivitiesontheGowiththe Bookmobile
Tuesdays,August6&13|9:30 -11
PhillipsParkZooVisitorCenter1000RayMosesDr Aurora,IL6050 Joinusforart,STEM,andotherfun summeractivitiesbeginningat9:30 am ontheBookmobile! Come onboardforawideselectionof movies,magazines,games,andbo forallages InPartnershipwithAuro AreaInterfaithFoodPantry.
IfYouGiveaKidaCookie**
Friday,August9|2-3p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
DoyouloveIfYouGiveaMousea CookiebyLauraJoffeNumeroff?Ifso, comereadfunstoriesbyNumeroff, participateingamesandenjoya snack Forchildrenof allagesandtheircaregivers
GardeningGurus
Saturday,August10|11am -12pm
Dinosaurgarden**
SantoriLibrary-KiwanisChildren's Center
Saturday,September14|3-4pm
Beadedrainbowwindowchime
SantoriLibrary-HurrellStorytimeRoom GardeningGurusisaninclusive, diverseandsupportiveprogramfor communityparticipation!Forchildren ofallagesandtheircaregivers
YogaforKids*
Saturday,August10
11:30a.m.-12:30p.m.
EolaRoadBranch-166
Getyourbodymovingwithafunand easyyogaclassforchildrenandtheir caregivers!TheclassisledbyLola Vargas Ages6-11withacaregiver
FamilyCraftNight
Wednesdays|6:30-7p.m.
SantoriLibrary-HurrellStorytimeRoom Bringthewholefamilyforcraftnightat thelibrary!Eachweekwewillfeature up-cycledmaterials Ages4+years withacaregiver.
PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN
Ages6-11|Edadesde6a11años
PaperWeavingCraft**
Friday,August16|1-1:30p.m.
EolaRoadBranchChildren'sProgramRoom Createartbyweaving stripsofpaperthrougha paperloom!Ages6+with acaregiver
EggCartonCraft
Saturday,August17|2-3pm
SantoriLibrary-HurrellStorytimeRoom Wewillpainteggcartonstomake people,flowersandmanymore creations
ReadingwithRover**
Saturdays,August17& September21|2-3p.m.
EolaRoadBranchChildren'sProgramRoom
Wednesdays,August21& September18|4-5p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Thursdays,August22& September26|6:30-7:30pm
SantoriLibrary-HurrellStorytimeRoom Havefunreadingtoourdogfriends! DogsandhandlersarefromtheFox ValleyTherapyDogClub Forchildren ofallagesandtheircaregivers
CrochetforKids*
Thursdays,August22&September 26|4-5p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom Learnandpracticethebasic techniquesofcrocheting Materialswill beprovided
PokemonTrainers'Club
Tuesdays,August27& September24|6-7p.m.
EolaRoadBranch-166
BringyourownPokemoncards,battle atourPokemonGogym,orbringyour NintendoDStoplaywithothertrainers! Ages7+
EmpoweringSchoolCulture: CelebratingIdentitiesand NurturingGrowth
EolaRoadBranch-166
Thursday,August29|6:30-7:30pm JoinDeAngeloGerald, formerSchoolSocial WorkerandcurrentDean ofStudentsatDowners GroveSouthHighSchool foraninsightful presentationonbuildinga positiveschoolculture.
rlerBeadKeychains** esday,September3|6:30-7:15p.m. ntoriLibrary-HurrellStorytimeRoom daPerlerBeadkeyc ckpackthisyear! eyourimagination ollowtemplates makeyourfavorite aracter,animal,oremoji Ages8-11
riodParty
dnesday,September4|6:30-8p.m. aRoadBranch-166 rnaboutmenstruationinasafe vironmentwithCertifiedNursewifeRebekahEllinger,explore ormativestations,andmakeacraft! es8-18,allgenderswelcome!
stFriday: roraArtLeagueMember'sShow day,September6|5:30-8:30p.m. ntoriLibrary-Atrium nusfortheAurora ArtLeague's66th AnnualMember's Show!Checkoutthe year 'sbestofthe best,including paintings,mixed media,and photography,and enjoylivemusicand refreshments
AuroraArtLeagueMember'sShow Saturday,September7|9a.m.-4p.m. SantoriLibrary-Atrium Comeexplorethe66thAnnualAurora ArtLeagueMember'sShow!Checkout theyear'sbestofthebest
Grandparents'DayCelebration Sunday,September8|2-4p.m. SantoriLibrary-Atrium&125/126 Allarewelcometocelebrate Grandparents'DaywithAurora's nonprofitseniorservice providers!Enjoya snack,craft,and receivea complimentary digitalfamilyphoto fromDr JeanHess
Ages6-11|Edadesde6a11años
Homeschooling
HomeschoolHuddle
Fridays|11a.m.-12p.m.
August23-Show&Tell
September20-TraveltoFrance SantoriLibrary-125/126
Let'sstartthenewschoolyearoff bygettingtoknowtheAurora Homeschoolcommunity!
HomeschoolAward-Winning BookClub
Thursdays|2-3p.m.
August29-TheWestingGameby EllenRaskin
September26-MoonOver ManifestbyClareVanderpool SantoriLibrary-HurrellStorytimeRoom
Discovertheenduringclassics, discusswithotherreaders,and engageinfuncomprehension activities.Pickupyourowncopyof thebookattheSantoriChildren's DeskstartingJuly25andAugust29 Gradelevels3-5.
HomeschoolGameClub
Friday,September6|11a.m.-1p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126
Bringyourowngamesorplay ours!Ages6-11withacaregiver.
ChessClub
Tuesday,September10|6:30-8p.m. WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Monday,September16|6:30-8:30p.m.
EolaRoadBranch-166
Dropin,learn,play,andhavefun developingstrategieswithBradSmith, retiredteacherandchessexpert ChessClubwelcomesnewbies, novicesandchessmasters Walk-ins arewelcome!
PiñataParty*
Wednesday,September18
5-6p.m.
EolaRoadBranch-108
CelebrateHispanicHeritageMonthby learningabouttheoriginsofpiñatas, decoratingyourveryownpiñata,and enjoyingcandy Registrationopenson August18 Ages8+withacaregiver
BeBeaded:FriendshipBracelets**
Thursday,September19|6:30-7p.m.
EolaRoadBranch-Children's ProgramRoom
Makeabeadedfriendshipbraceletfor yourselfandyourbestie!Ages6+with acaregiver
StuffedAnimalAdoptionandCraft**
Saturday,September21|10-11a.m.
EolaRoadBranch-Children's P R
PapelPicado:MexicanPaperArt Wednesday,September25|4-5p.m. WestBranch-MeetingRoom CelebrateHispanicHeritageMonthby learninghowtomakethisfunand beautifulart Ages6+
PaperChainSnakes**
Thursday,September26|6-7p.m.
EolaRoadBranch-Children's ProgramRoom Lovesnakes?Makeasnakeout ofpaperchains!Ages6+with acaregiver
BingoforKids**
Saturday,September28 2:30-3:15p.m.
EolaRoadBranch-Children's
FirstFriday:DiscoverOpera
Friday,August2|6-8pm
SantoriLibrary-Atrium
Curiousaboutorloveopera?Come enjoyandlearnmoreaboutthispowerful singingstylewithFoxValleyOpera!Enjoy theperformance,haveasnack,craft, andmorewhilesupplieslast
ServiceSaturdayforTeens: CAPEConPrep
Saturday,August3|11a.m.-1p.m. WestBranch-MeetingRoom Saturday,August3|3-4:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-224
Thelibrary'scomicconiscomingup, andweneedyourhelp!Comestuff swagbags,makebuttons,andmorein preparationforthisfunevent
TeenAdvisoryBoard(TAB)
Mondays,August5&September9 6-7:30p.m.
AllLocations
TeenAdvisoryBoardis agroupofteensthathelpsw specialprojectsandplannin programs.Wemeetinpersonat everylocationandvirtuallyviaZoom PS Therewillbepizza!
Discord
Tuesday,August6|5-6:30p.m. We'rePlaying:SketchHeads Tuesday,September17|7-8p.m. We’rePlaying:MusicalsTrivia VirtualviatheAPLDTeenDiscord
TheAPLDTeenDiscordserveris designedtobeasafe,virtualspaceto hangoutwithyourfriendsand chat/play/connect Email teens@aurorapubliclibraryorgtoask aboutjoiningtheDiscordserver
Democracy101: ProjectTEAL's2024ElectionGuide
Tuesday,August6|7-8p.m.
EolaRoadBranch-166
Curiousaboutwhat Democracymeans?Howthe ElectoralCollegeworks?What the3branchesofour governmentare?Exploreall thesetopics&morewithProjectTEAL tobecomeaninformedfuturevoter! Ages10-15
TheExcitementisBuilding: EolaRenovationUpdate
Friday,August9|10-11a.m. Thursday,August22|7-8p.m.
EolaRoadBranch-166
Comehearthemostcurrent informationonourEolaRoadBranch renovationproject!
AI&MachineLearning*
Saturday,August10
10:30a.m.-12p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126 1-2:30p.m.
EolaRoadBranch-108
Exploretheexcitingworldofmachine learningwithReadySetCode!We'll haveinteractiveprojectsandactivities thatdemystifyAIconcepts,making themaccessibleandengaging.
Fact-CheckingYourFeed
Monday,August12|6-7pm
EolaRoadBranch-108
Learnhowtotellfactfromfictionon yoursocialmediafeedsinthishandsonprogram We'llexplorehowtospot dubiouspostsandindependently verifyclaims Then,testyourskillsto winprizes!
Drop-InVR
Monday,August12|6-7p.m.
Monday,August26|1-3p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Wednesday,August28|7-8p.m.
EolaRoadBranch-166
Tuesday,September10|6-7p.m. Monday,September16|2-4p.m. SantoriLibrary-224
Wednesday,September25|7-8pm EolaRoadBranch-108
Comeplayavarietyofvirtualreality (VR)gamesandapps,includingFruit Ninja,Somewhere,GorillaTag,and more!Noexperienceisnecessary, andsnackswillbeprovided.
FunforAll:BoardGames
Monday,August12|6-8pm September16|5-7p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Allagesareinvitedto comeplaytheboard gameswehaveavailable and/orbringafavorite boardgameandteach othershowtoplay!Walk-inswelcome
APLDPlaysTwitch
6-7p.m.
Tuesday,August13|Hades Monday,August19|N64Emulator Monday,September16|FiveNights atFreddy'sVR
VirtualviaTwitch
Tuneinandwatchusplayvideo gamesonourTwitchchannel!We'llbe playingavarietyofgames-fromour childhoods,thatwe'veneverplayed before,newreleases,oldfavorites,and more!
STEMMake&Take:WindEnergy*
Saturday,August17|10a.m.-12p.m. EolaRoadBranch-108
CallingallMakers!EducatorMinhaj Farrukhwillexplorehowwindenergyis usedforvariousapplications,andall participantswillmaketheirownsmall, wind-poweredturbinetotakehome
Haircuts&Headshots
Saturday,August17|1-4p.m. SantoriLibrary-Atrium
Needanewlook?Cometothe libraryforafreehaircutanda professionalheadshottocapture yourbestself.Looksharpand feelconfident!Firstcome,first served Availableforallages
GetCreative
ChalktheWalk
Thursday,August1|4-5:30p.m.
WestBranch-Outdoors
Callingallteenartists-Comemake yourmarkandcreatesomefun artworkonoursidewalkwithcolorful chalk!
PersonalizedSchoolSupplies:
Duct/WashiTape&More
Wednesday,August7|7-8p.m. EolaRoadBranch-166
Tuesday,August13|3-4p.m. SantoriLibrary-224
Schoolisstarting-let'smakeitalittle morefun!Wewillbedecorating notebooksandfolderswithducttape, washitape,ModPodge,andmore!All materialswillbeprovided Grades612
APLDatAliveAurora
Friday,August9|3-5p.m. Customcorkboards
Friday,September13|4-6p.m. Fidgetspinners
AliveCenterAurora-406W.GalenaBlvd. ComejoinusattheAlive centerduringtheirfree after-schooldrop-inhours!
OpenMakerspaceTours
Saturday,August17|11:30a.m.-12:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Makerspace
TheMakerspaceisopentothepublic foraspecialhourofexploration.Drop intoseethevarietyofavailable machinesandtoolsandplanyour futureprojects.
MetalStamping
Tuesday,August27|5-7p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Everthoughtaboutmakingyour ownmetaljewelryordécor?Learn howtousetoolsandstampsand walkawaywithacoolpieceyou madeyourself Participantsmay makekeychains,rings,ornecklaces
MakerspaceTipsforCosplayers*
Wednesday,August28|6-7p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Makerspace
Lovecosplay?Interestedinmaking yourowncostumepieces?Come meettheMakerspacemachines thatcanhelpyoucreateyourown cosplay,including3Dprintersand lasercutters!
StayAlert,StaySafe:SelfDefenseforTeens*
Saturday,August24|10a.m.-12p.m. EolaRoadBranch-166
Trauma-informed,self-defense instructorLindseyDaehnkefromStrictly Self-Defensewillteach basicself-defenseskills andtechniques,including situationalawareness, escapinggrabs/holds,& more Ages11-18
EmpoweringSchoolCulture: CelebratingIdentitiesand NurturingGrowth
Thursday,August29|6:30-7:30p.m.
EolaRoadBranch-166
JoinDeAngeloGerald,formerSchool SocialWorkerandcurrentDeanof StudentsatDownersGroveSouthHigh Schoolforaninsightfulpresentation onbuildingapositiveschoolculture
ClayCreations:CharacterMugs*
Tuesday,September3|6-8p.m.
SantoriLibrary-224
Makeyourowncharactermug usingpolymerclay!Pickacharacter andcustomizeyourmug Bilingual(English/Spanish)program
PeriodParty
Wednesday,September4|6:30-8pm EolaRoadBranch-166
Learnaboutmenstruationinasafe environmentwithCertifiedNurseMidwifeRebekahEllinger,explore informativestations,andmakeacraft! Forages8-18,allgenderswelcome!
FirstFriday:AuroraArtLeague Member'sShow
Friday,September6|5:30-8:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Atrium
JoinusfortheAuroraArt League's66thAnnual Member'sShow!Check outtheyear'sbestofthe best,includingpaintings, mixedmedia,and photography,andenjoy livemusicand refreshments
AuroraArtLeagueMember's Show
Saturday,September7|9a.m.-4p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Atrium
Comeexplorethe66thAnnualAurora ArtLeagueMember'sShow!Checkout theyear'sbestofthebest
ServiceSaturdayforTeens: SuicidePreventionKeychains
Saturday,September7 11:30a.m.-12:30p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Saturday,September14 3:30 -4:30p.m.
EolaRoadBranch-166 Saturday,September28 3-4:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-224
Joinustocreateunique,uplifting keychainsinsupportofSuicide PreventionMonth Eachkeychainwill includeanencouragingmessageand acontactnumberforemergencyhelp Grandparents'DayCelebration Sunday,September8|2-4pm SantoriLibrary-Atrium&125/126 Allarewelcometocelebrate Grandparents'DaywithAurora's nonprofitseniorserviceproviders! Enjoyasnack,craft,andreceivea complimentarydigitalfamilyphoto fromDr JeanHess
ChessClub
Tuesday,September10|6:30-8p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom Monday,September16|6:30-8:30p.m. EolaRoadBranch-166
Dropin,learn,play,andhavefun developingstrategieswithBradSmith, retiredteacherandchessexpert ChessClubwelcomesnewbies, novicesandchessmasters Walk-ins arewelcome!
Button-Making:PersonalizeYourStyle
Tuesday,September24|5-7p.m. WestBranch-MeetingRoom Comemakesomeuniquebuttons! Youcanmakebuttonsofyour favoritecharacters,quotes,anything youlike
SAT&ACTSuccess*
Wednesday,September18|7-8p.m. EolaRoadBranch-166
InthisMyCollegePlanningTeam workshop,familieswilllearnaboutthe SATandACT,thebesttimetostart studying,keystoachievingone’s highestscore,andmuchmore
HomeschoolStudentsBookClub
Tuesday,September24|2-3p.m. SantoriLibrary-224
Thisgroupofhomeschoolstudentsin grades6-8readsavarietyofclassics andaward-winningtitles September's selection:TheAbsolutelyTrueDiaryof aPartTimeIndianbyShermanAlexie
EnglishattheLibrary
AllThursdays|6:30-7:30pm
SantoriLibrary-224
Thursdays,August8,22& September5,19
EolaRoadBranch-108
ImproveyourEnglishconversation skillsinaweekly,relaxedenvironment!
Hands-OnlyCPRTraining*
Thursday,August1|6:30-8:30p.m. EolaRoadBranch-166
Whenminutesmatter,you couldsavealifewith hands-only(compressiononly)CPR!Learnhowwith certifiedtrainerBobby Dobroski,whowillalsosharebasicfirst aidtechniques
FirstFriday:DiscoverOpera
Friday,August2|6-8p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Atrium
Curiousaboutorloveopera?Come enjoyandlearnmoreaboutthis powerfulsingingstylewithFoxValley Opera!Enjoytheperformance,havea snack,craft,andmorewhilesupplies last
EnglishConversationGroup*
AllSaturdays|10:30a.m.-12p.m.
SantoriLibrary-332
JoinEnglishlearnersatthe intermediatelevelinconversationinpersonoronZoom!
ServiceSaturdayforAdults
Saturdays|11a.m.-12p.m.
August3-VirtualVolunteering September14-No-SewPortPillows EolaRoadBranch-166
Interestedinvolunteeringyourtime? JoinusforServiceSaturday forAdults!
AuroraWritersGroup
Mondays,August5& September9|6-8p.m.
EolaRoadBranch-166
Lookingtomeetotherwritersinyour community?Wantingfeedbackona plotproblem?Needinganewprompt tojogyourcreativity?Joinour monthlysocialspaceforwriters!
ADULTS
Aurorainthe1950Census
Monday,August5|7-8p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126&VirtualviaZoom
Explorethehistoryofyourcommunity throughthelensofthe1950census! ScottNorrickwillnavigateusthrough theculturalandeconomicchanges thattookplacemid-centuryinour community
GamesforGrownups
Tuesdays|1-3p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Tuesdays,August27& September24|10-11a.m.
EolaRoadBranch-108
Comeplaytheboardgameswehave availableand/orbringyourfavorite boardgameandteachothershowto play!Walk-insarewelcome Ages19+
CanvasBookToteCraft*
Wednesday,August7|2-3:30p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126
Decorateacanvastotebagtouseat yourfavoriteplaces!Wewillcreateour uniquetotebagsoutofbeigecanvas bags,bookandreading-themed stencils,andfabricpaint
BingoforAdults*
Thursdays,August8& September12|10-11a.m. EolaRoadBranch-166
JoinusforBingofun,withbooks,candy, andothersmallprizeseverysecond Thursdayofthemonth!Light refreshmentswillbeserved
LawyersintheLibrary
Thursdays,August8& September12|6-7:30p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126
Havealegalquestion?Comefora free,15minute,walk-inconsultation!
GenealogyWalk-InAssistance Thursdays,August8&September12 7-8:30p.m.
EolaRoadBranch-SmallComputerLab Mondays,August12&September9 10a.m.-12:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-LocalHistoryRoom Wednesdays,August14&September11 1-3p.m.
WestBranch-LivingRoom
Needhelpwithyourfamilytree?Askour expertvolunteers,MaxineandDiane Liesinger,whosemanycombinedyears ofexperiencecanhelpyouwithyour familyhistoryquestions!
BookDiscussions
WhatWe'reReadingWednesdays*
Wednesdays,August7&September4
8-9p.m.
EolaRoadBranch-VirtualviaZoom
Readinganythinggoodlately?Join ourvirtualbookclubviaZoom!We'll taketurnssharingthegreatbooks thatwehavebeenreading.
Booksn'Brew
Wednesday|7-9pm
August14-OliveKitteridgeby ElizabethStout
September18-Horrorstörby GradyHendrix
McCartyMillsTaproom140S RiverSt,Unit108
Wereadvarietyofgenresandmeet atMcCartyMillsTaproomone Wednesdayamonthtosocialize, discussbooks,andenjoylibations!
GriotAfrican-American BookDiscussion*
Tuesday|6:30-7:30p.m.
August20-Caste:The OriginsofOurDiscontents byIsabelWilkerson
September17-MyMonticelloby JocelynNicoleJohnson
EolaRoadBranch-108&VirtualviaZoom
TheGriotBookDiscussionfeatures booksbyAfrican-Americanauthors andmeetsinpersonandvirtuallyvia ZoomonthethirdTuesdayofthe month.
WestBranchNonfiction BookDiscussion
Tuesdays|6:30-8p.m.
August20-Woman,Captain,Rebel byMargaretWilson September17-OnceUponaTome byOliverDarkshire
WestBranch-MeetingRoom& VirtualviaZoom
Thisgroupreadsavarietyof contemporarynonfiction.
BreakfastBookClub
Wednesday|10:30-11:30a.m.
August28-WestwithGiraffesby LyndaRutledge
September25-OurMissingHearts byCelesteNg
EolaRoadBranch-QuietReadingRoom
Thisgroupreadsavarietyoffiction titles,mainlyhistoricalfiction,and meetsonceamonthforalively discussionandtastyrefreshments
Cybersecurity&Education: EmpoweringaSaferDigitalWorld*
Thursday,August8|6:30-7:30p.m.
EolaRoadBranch-108
VirtualviaZoom Learnsafeonline practices&howto protectyourselffrom cyberthreatsincluding phishing,malware,identity theft,&more PresentedbyKristen YoungfromtheCenterforCyber Safety&Education
AuroraBusinessUnited
Fridays,August9&September13 7:30-10a.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
AuroraBusinessUnited(1000+ members)islikelythelargest networkinggroupinthewestern suburbs Businessowners,employees, entrepreneurs,non-profits,arts, government&othersarewelcome
WICMobileClinic (Women,Infants,Children)
Fridays,August9&September20 9a.m.-4:30p.m.
EolaRoadBranch-108
Haveyoueverwondered ifyouareeligibleforthe DuPageHealth Department'sWICprogram? Themobileunitwillbeheretoshare moreaboutservicesandeligibility!
TheExcitementisBuilding: EolaRenovationUpdate
Friday,August9|10-11a.m. Thursday,August22|7-8p.m.
EolaRoadBranch-166
Comehearthemostcurrent informationonourEolaRoadBranch renovationproject!
ADULTS
'90sSummerCampThrowback: CraftingParty*
Saturday,August10|2-4p.m.
EolaRoadBranch-166
Missmakingbeadlizards andfriendshipbracelets? Partylikeit's1999withretro snacks,crafts,andathrowbackplaylist!
KnowYourRights:Housing Rights&EvictionLaw101*
Monday,August12|6-7pm
EolaRoadBranch-166&VirtualviaZoom
Curiousaboutevictionlaw?Wanttolearn howtoadvocateforyourselfwitha landlord,andwheretogotogethelpwith housingquestions?EvictionHelpDuPage willexplorethesetopicsandmore
ParanormalDiscussionGroup
Wednesdays,August14&September11 6-7:30p.m.
ThegroupmeetsthesecondWednesday ofeverymonthfordiscussionsonthe paranormalandtopicsincludingghosts, clairvoyance,telepathy,gemstones,andso muchmore! SantoriLibrary-125/126
HomeEnergySavings*
Thursday,August15|6-7p.m.
EolaRoadBranch-166&VirtualviaZoom
Wanttoreduceyourenergybills?The CitizensUtilityBoardwillexplorehowto helpbringyourenergyusageand costsdown.Topicswillinclude insulation,appliances,renewable energy,&more
FunforAll:BoardGames
Monday,August12|6-8p.m. September16|5-7p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Allagesareinvitedtocome playtheboardgameswe haveavailableand/orbringa favoriteboardgameand teachothershowtoplay! Walk-inswelcome
APLDPlaysTwitch 6-7p.m.
Tuesday,August13|Hades Monday,August19|N64Emulator Monday,September16|FiveNights atFreddy'sVR VirtualviaTwitch Tuneinandwatchusplayvideogames onourTwitchchannel!We'llbeplayinga varietyofgames-fromourchildhoods, thatwe'veneverplayedbefore,new releases,oldfavorites,andmore!
LearntoPlayMahjong* Fridays,August16& September20|1-3pm WestBranch-MeetingRoom Comelearnhowtoplaythis populargamewithAllen,a Mahjongexpertplayerand teacher!Mahjongoriginated inChinaandisplayedwith smalltilessimilarto dominoes
Haircuts&Headshots
Saturday,August17
1-4p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Atrium Needanewlook?Cometo thelibraryforafreehaircut andaprofessional headshottocaptureyour bestself Looksharpand feelconfident!Firstcome, firstserved Availableforall ages.
LooseEndsHandcraftGroup
Mondays,August19&September16 6:30-8:30p.m.
EolaRoadBranch-108
Callingallknitters, crocheters,embroiderers, needleworkers,andother fansofhandcrafts!Join theLooseEndsHandcraft Groupforcraftingtime& conversation
LaserEngravingBasics: Laser-CutEarrings*
Wednesday,August21|6-7p.m. SantoriLibrary-Makerspace Joinusforafun,newlasercutting project-customearringsmadeoutof eitheracrylicorwood!Allmaterialswill beprovided
ChooseYourOwnCraft*
Saturday,August24|2-3p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126
Selectfromavarietyofsamplecrafts orcreateonethatistrulyoriginal! Bilingual(English/Spanish)program
JobHelp
ADULTS
CareerCoachintheLibrary
Tuesdays,August13&September10 1-4p.m.
SantoriLibrary-305
MadhubaniPainting*
Saturday,August24|2-3:30p.m. EolaRoadBranch-166
Loveart?CometryMadhubani painting!Thistraditional, Indianstylefeaturesbrightcolors andpatternstodelight viewers'eyes Noexperienceis necessary,&allmaterialswillbe provided.
LaserEngravingBasics: EngravingonClearAcrylic*
Tuesday,August27|6-7p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Makerspace Learnhowtoeditandpreparea pictureinCorelDrawtobeengraved ontoclearacrylic Bringyourown imageorchooseastockimagefrom ourcollection
AuroraCommunityResources
Thursday,August29|5-6p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126
Comelearnaboutavarietyoflocal resources!PresentedbytheAurora SpecialCensus
EmpoweringSchoolCulture: CelebratingIdentities& NurturingGrowth
Thursday,August
EolaRoadBranch
JoinDeAngeloGeral SchoolSocialWorker currentDeanofStud DownersGroveSout Schoolforaninsight presentationon buildingapositive schoolculture
Walk-inandmeetwithaCareer CoachfromworkNetBatavia No appointmentnecessary.
Walk-InResumeHelp
Tuesdays,August27&September24 1-4p.m.
SantoriLibrary-332
Needhelpcreatingorrewriting yourresume?JoinworkNetBatavia forthiswalk-inworkshop!
AlternativePathways toIncome:
HowtoRunaBusiness*
Wednesday,September4 6-7p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126 &VirtualviaZoom
Joinemploymentcouncilorand consultantTanyaVargas(TV) Stoneinthisintroductory presentationonhowthedifferent partsofrunningabusiness
ToGigorNotToGig*
Wednesday,September18 6-7p.m.
SantoriLibrary-225 &VirtualviaZoom
Curiousaboutthegigeconomy? Gigjobsareshort-termjobs, includingfreelance,project-based work,&more Findoutiftheyare rightforyouwithemployment councilorandconsultantTanya Vargas!
IntrotoStartingaBusiness*
Saturday,September21 3-4p.m.
SantoriLibrary-224 &VirtualviaZoom
Areyouinterestedinstartinga business?Joinemployment councilorandconsultantTanya Vargas(TV)Stoneforthis introductorypresentationonsmall businessownership
Technology
TechnologyAssistance
Friday,August2|11a.m.-1p.m. WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Havequestionsaboutyour computer,phone,tablet,and/orereader?Drop-inandgethelp understandingyourtechnology& howtohelpthesetoolsworkforyou
3DDesignwithTinkercad*
Saturday,August3|2-3p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Makerspace
Saturday,August24|2-3p.m.
EolaRoadBranch-108
Learnhowtousethefree,browserbaseddesigntoolTinkercadto createfunandpersonalized3D modelsthatyoucanprintinthe Makerspace! 3Dprinting experienceisrequiredtoattend
ComputerBasics: MicrosoftWord*
Monday,August5|6-7p.m.
SantoriLibrary-218
Wednesday,August7|6-7p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Wednesday,August14|6-7p.m.
EolaRoadBranch-166
Getstartedwiththebasicsof computing!Thismonth,wewill explorethebasicsofMicrosoftWord fortypingletters,resumes,andmore
Introductionto3DPrinting*
Tuesdays,August13&September17 6-7p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Makerspace
Tuesday,August20|6-7p.m.
EolaRoadBranch-166
Learnabout3Dprintingandhow tofindpremadedesignsormake yourowncreationsinTinkercad! We'llalsoexploredesignconcepts likeinfillandsupports,andyou'll takehomeyourownKitCard
ComputerBasics: Mouse&Keyboard*
Wednesday,September4|6-7p.m. WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Monday,September9|6-7p.m.
SantoriLibrary-218
Wednesday,September11|6-7p.m.
EolaRoadBranch-166
Getstartedwiththebasicsof computing-thebeginningofyour digitalliteracyjourney!Ifyoudon'tknow howtouseacomputer,wearereadyto helpyougetstarted
EnglishforBeginners*
Mondays,Tuesdays,Wednesdays &ThursdaysinSeptember 9a.m.-12p.m.
SantoriLibrary
AreyoustartingtolearnEnglish? Registerforafreeweeklyclasswith WorldRelief.Toregisterandformore information,contactWorldReliefat 630-888-0023
IntroductiontoPlotterPrinting*
Tuesday,September3|6-7p.m. SantoriLibrary-Makerspace
Needtoprintbigpostersforevents orparties?Comelearnabouthowto utilizeourplotterprinter,including thedifferencebetweenarasterand avectorimageandhowtoprepare filesforprint
OtomíArtPainting*
Wednesday,September4|6-7p.m. EolaRoadBranch-108
Wednesday,September11|6-7p.m. WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Wednesday,September25|6-7p.m. SantoriLibrary-Makerspace
We'llcreateunique,Otomí-inspired piecesbyusingtheMakerspace's Epiloglasertoengravelineartof differentanimalsonwoodand paintingwithinthelineswithacrylic paintlikeacoloringbook.
FirstFriday:AuroraArtLeague Member'sShow
Friday,September6|5:30-8:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Atrium
JoinusfortheAurora ArtLeague's66th AnnualMember's Show!Checkoutthe year 'sbestofthebest, includingpaintings, mixedmedia,and photography,and enjoylivemusicand refreshments
AuroraArtLeagueMember'sShow
Saturday,September7|9am -4pm
SantoriLibrary-Atrium
Comeexplorethe66thAnnualAurora ArtLeagueMember'sShow!Checkout theyear'sbestofthebest
InkscapeBasics*
Saturday,September7|2-3p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Makerspace
Saturday,September21|2-3p.m. EolaRoadBranch-108
Learnhowtousetheopen-source vectorgraphicseditorInkscape We'll learnhowtoconvertanimagefile intoanSVG(scalablevector graphics)filethatcanbeusedina varietyofcreativeways
Abolitionism&theUnderground RailroadinAurora
Monday,September9|7-8pm SantoriLibrary-125/126&VirtualviaZoom Joinustolearnaboutachapterofour sharedAurorahistory!Localhistorian ZacharyBishopwillexploretheactions Auroraresidentstooktocombat slaverybeforetheCivilWar
ChessClub
Tuesday,September10|6:30-8p.m. WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Monday,September16|6:30-8:30p.m. EolaRoadBranch-166 Dropin,learn,play,andhavefun developingstrategieswithBradSmith, retiredteacherandchessexpert ChessClubwelcomesnewbies, novicesandchessmasters Walk-ins arewelcome!
PodcastingforBeginners*
Tuesday,September17|6:30-7:30p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126
PodcasterRichardWallace willsharetipsandinsight intostartingyourown podcast,including topicssuchas equipment,streaming platforms,andchoosingtopicsto developyourowncreativevoice
AnEveningwithNeilGaiman Tuesday,September17|7-8p.m. SantoriLibrary-VirtualviaZoom BestsellingauthorNeilGaimanis describedasoneofthetoptenliving post-modernwriters,andisaprolific creatorofworksofprose,poetry,film, journalism,comics,songlyrics,anddrama
NavigatingSolarOptions*
Thursday,September19|6-7p.m.
EolaRoadBranch-166&VirtualviaZoom Consideringgoingsolar?TheCitizens UtilityBoard(CUB)willdiscusssolar optionsandthebenefitsof cleanenergy Understanding solarenergyisthefirst steptoharnessing thepowerofthesun
Wills,Trusts&EstatePlanningBasics*
Saturday,September21|2-4pm EolaRoadBranch-166&VirtualviaZoom Interestedinprotectingyourlegacy? Comelearnaboutwills,trusts,powers ofattorneyprobate,guardianship,and howtoensureyourfinalwishescanbe protectedwithAttorneyJacobK Ehrensaft
SocialSecurity101*
Monday,September23|6:30-7:30p.m. EolaRoadBranch-108&VirtualviaZoom WhenshouldIstartreceivingsocial security?HowdoIsetitup?What benefitsareavailableformyfamily?A representativeoftheSocialSecurity Administrationwillexplainthebasics
ADULTS
Olivia&theEolaBoxcarCamp: AnImmigrant'sJourney
Monday,September23|7-8pm SantoriLibrary-125/126&VirtualviaZoom Joinusforanevening withlocalauthorDr AlejandroBenavidesas hesharesthehistoryof theEolaBoxcarCamp anddiscusseshisnew book,Olivia.
LaserEngravingBasics: CustomizedPens*
Tuesday,September24|6-7p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Makerspace
Startbycreatingacustommessagein CorelDraw Then,haveitengravedon ananodizedaluminumpenusinga rotarytoolourEpiloglasercutter
History&ScienceBehindthe MonarchCraze
Wednesday,September25|6-7p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
LoveMonarchbutterflies?Theyneed yourhelp!KimWhite,theNatural Naturalist,willexplainMonarchbutterfly conservationeffortsandwhatwecan dotohelpthisiconicinsect
AuroraSpecialCensusWorkshop
Thursday,September26|5-6p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126
Haveyourquestionsansweredbythe AuroraSpecialCensusTeamandenter aprizedrawing!
CuttingMachineCraft: DesignYourOwnDecals*
Monday,September30|6-8p.m. EolaRoadBranch-166
Curiousaboutcraftcuttingmachines liketheCricut?Learnhowtocreatea designandthencutit-makingyour ownvinylstickerdecalforthingslike phonecases,waterbottles,notebooks, &more!
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