Monday-Thursday:9am -9pm
Lunes-jueves
Friday-Saturday:9a.m.-5p.m.
Viernes-sábado
Sunday:1-5p.m.
Domingo
09/02-LaborDay
DíadelaIndependencia
09/13-StaffDevelopmentDay
Díadedesarrollodelpersonal
4:Storytimes HoradeCuentos
5:Programasenespañol
Saturday,August31|From10a.m.-4p.m. SantoriLibrary-Atrium,125/126,224,&305
9:ProgramsforChildren Programasparaniños/niñas
13:ProgramsforTeens Programasparaadolescentes
15:ProgramsforAdults Programasparaadultos
Allagesareinvitedtocomecelebratecomics,cosplay,videogames,anda varietyoffandomswithprograms,meetups,free-playarcadecabinets, charactermeet&greets,face-painting,andmore Excelsior!CheckourFeatured PageforthecompletelistofCAPEConeventsandmoreinformation!
Manycreatorshaveusedcomicsto talkabouttheirphysicalormental healthexperiences.Whyarecomicsa greatmediumforthistopic?Hearfrom librariansandcomicsloversaboutthis subgenre.Ages19+. TableofContents|
*Registrationrequired| Registrorequerido **Ticketsavailable30minutes beforetheprogram| Boletosdisponibles30minutos antesdelprograma www.aurorapubliclibrary.org/events 630-264-411
Saturday,August31|10-10:30am SantoriLibrary-125/126
Wearyourbestcostumeandflyintoa superstorytime!Childrenofallages andtheircaregivers
IntrotoCosplay
Saturday,August31|10-10:45a.m. SantoriLibrary-224
Comelearnthebasicsfromawardwinningfoamsmith,sewist,propmaker, andauthorMakerFishmeal!They'll explorehowallcancosplay&share theirloveforjuicyhiddendetailsand supercleanseams Ages12+
Saturday,August31|10a.m.-12p.m. SantoriLibrary-305
KickoffCAPEConwithyourfellow Pokémonfans!Thismeetupwillbeas electrifyingasaPawmot'sDouble Shockandmorefunthanabarrelof Mankeys!Tradecards,battle,enjoy snacks,andmore Fansofallagesare welcometodrop-in
DogManRead-Along
Saturday,August31|11a.m.-11:45a.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126
LoveDogMan?Love graphicnovels?We're puttingthisgraphic novelonthebigscreen! Comelistentoand/or participateinahilarious read-alongfromthe popularDogManseries! Childrenofallagesand theircaregivers
Comics+Health=Graphic Medicine
Saturday,August31|11am -11:45am SantoriLibrary-224
VideoGameDevelopment
Saturday,August31|12-1:30p.m.
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LearnwithReadySetCode!This workshopintroducescodinglogic, gamemechanics,anduserinterface design,equippingstudentstocreate theirowngamesusingawireless single-boardcomputer Ages12-18
FandomLounge
Saturday,August31|12-2pm SantoriLibrary-305
TakeabreakintheFandomLounge betweenCAPEConfestivities!This areaoffersaplacetorelaxand connectwithothersoversnacks, trivia,andself-directedactivities All agesarewelcometodropin
AmazingFacePainting
Saturday,August31|12:30-2:30p.m. SantoriLibrary-Atrium
Celebrateyourfavoritesuperhero (orvillain!)andhaveyourface paintedwithacharacterlogoby ZorZapata Childrenofallages
TabletopRole-PlayingGame OpenHouse
Saturday,August31|12:30-1:3 SantoriLibrary-224
Comepaintaminiaturetokeep exploreavarietyofgamesystem localGameMasters,browsesom one-shotadventures,&more!Th goldenruleis'havefun',&mayt dicebeeverinyourfavor Ages
WingsofFireRead-Along
Saturday,August31|1-1:45pm SantoriLibrary-125/126
Lovedragons?Enjoygraphicnovels? We'reputtingthisgraphicnovelonthe bigscreen!Comelistento and/orparticipateina read-alongfromthe popularepicfantasy series,WingsofFire! ::roars::Ages12+
FoamsmithingDemo
Saturday,August31|2-3p.m. SantoriLibrary-224
Award-winningcosplayerand propmaker,MakerFishmealwill demonstratehowtocreategorgeous, light-weightfoampropsforcosplay Ages12+
AnimeMeetup
Saturday,August31|2-3:30pm SantoriLibrary-305 ::cuethememusic::Meetotherfans, talkaboutyourfavoritemangaand anime,showoffyourcosplay,and more!Ages12+
DancePartywithBluey
Saturday,August31|2:30-3:30p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126
Meetandjoinadance partywithBluey!Ages 0-5withacaregiver.
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August10-October4 | 10deagosto-4deoctubre
Monday lunes
Tuesday martes
Wednesday miércoles
Thursday jueves
BedtimeStorytime
Tots&Tunes (Ages2-3)
LittleLearners (Ages3-5) 10am
Bilingual(Spanish/English) Storytime|Cuentos bilingües 7p.m.
Bilingual(Spanish/English)
Storytime|Cuentos bilingües
Bilingual(Spanish/English)
Storytime|Cuentos bilingües 10a.m.
Storytimesareopentochildrenofallagesandtheircaregivers,unlessotherwisenoted. Lashorasdecuentoestándisponibleparaniñosdetodaslasedadesysuscuidadores, amenosqueseindiquelocontrario.
ElPoderdelaconexión: construyendorelacionessólidas entrepadresehijos martes,6deagosto|6:30-7:30p.m.
SucursalWest-SaladeReuniones FreddyMuñoz,Consejerode PrácticasRestaurativas,de FamilyCounselingServices yWestAuroraSD129, presentarásobrela importanciadeconstruir fuertesrelacionesentrepadresehi
Horadecuentosbilingües
enBlackhawkPark jueves,8deagosto|11-11:30a.m. BlackhawkPark(esquinadeW New YorkyN.ViewSt.)
Disfrutaremosdecuentosycanciones enespañolyeningles Tambien,habra tiempoparajugar!Paraniñosdetodas edasysuscuidadores Porfavortrae supropiasillaparasentarse
Cuentosbilingües
10deagosto-4deoctubre lunesymiércoles|10a.m.
SucursalWest-SaladeReuniones lunes|6:30pm
BibliotecaSantori-SaladeCuentos miércoles|7p.m.
SucursalEolaRoad-Salóndeniños
Disfrutaremosdecuentosycanciones enespañolyeninglés.¡También habrátiempoparajugar!paraniños detodasedadesysuscuidadores
NochedeLotería* martes,13deagosto& 10deseptiembre|6-7pm
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¡EslahoradejugaralaLotería!Este seráunprogramadivertidoy interactivoparajugarlaLoteríacon amigosyvecinos ¡Juegaparaganar premios!Paratodolafamilia.
¡Juguemosaltrompo!** jueves,12deseptiembre|6:30-7p.m. BibliotecaSantori-SaladeCuentos EstáporcomenzarelMesdela HerenciaHispana,vena decorartupropiotrompoy aprendeajugareste juguetedemaderaquetus papásyabuelosjugaban ensuinfancia Paraniños mayoresde6años
FiestadeKaraoke* sábado,21deseptiembre|2-4pm
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Celebremosnuestraindependenciaen familiacantandonuestrascanciones favoritasydecorandounasmatarcas. Seproporcionanaperitivosybebidas
ElPoderdelaconexión: construyendorelaciones sólidasentrepadresehijos martes,6deagosto| 6:30-7:30p.m.
SucursalWest-SaladeReuniones FreddyMuñoz,Consejerode PrácticasRestaurativas,deFamily CounselingServicesyWestAurora SD129,presentarásobrela importanciadeconstruirfuertes relacionesentrepadresehijos
Pláticasobrelaeducación socioemocional sábado,24deagosto|10-11a.m.
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Acompáñenosaunapláticasobre laEducaciónSocioemocionalen losniños,aprenderemos estrategiasparaidentificar, reconocerygestionarlas emocionesenlosniños PresentadoporLauraManzanos Somoza,maestradeescuela primariaOakPark
LaTecnología:tumejoraliada enlabúsquedadeempleo* jueves,8deagosto& 12deseptiembre|6-7p.m.
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Descubrecómolatecnología puedefacilitartubúsquedade empleoeidentificarecursos comunitariosqueteayudaránen cadapasodetubúsqueda
Entrenadorlaboralenla
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Reúneteconunasesor profesionaldeworkNetBatavia ¡Noserequierencitas!
Delasolicitudalcurrículum: aprendeacreareltuyo* jueves,15deagosto& 19deseptiembre|6-7pm
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Enestetaller,teenseñaremosa adaptarteaestecambioyacrear uncurrículumefectivoquedestaque tushabilidadesyexperienciade maneraprofesional
Entrevistasefectivas: virtualesypresenciales* jueves,22deagosto& 26deseptiembre|6-7p.m.
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Estetallerteproporcionarálas herramientasnecesariaspara enfrentarentrevistasdemanera efectiva,yaseaenentornos virtualesopresenciales
Ayudaconelcurrículum martes,27deagosto& 24deseptiembre|1-4p.m. BibliotecaSantori-332
¿Quierecrearoreescribirsu currículum?¡ÚnaseaworkNet Bataviaparaeste tallersincitaprevia!
Conceptosbásicosdetu celularinteligente: navegandotuAndroid* martes,6deagosto|6-7:30p.m. BibliotecaSantori-125/126
¿TienesuncelularAndroid queapenassabesutilizar? ¿Estáscansadodepedirles atushijosqueenvíenun correoelectrónicoportien tucelular?Sirespondiste quesí,¡esteprogramaes parati!
ElPoderdelaconexión: construyendorelacionessólidas entrepadresehijos
martes,6deagosto|6:30-7:30p.m. SucursalWest-SaladeReuniones FreddyMuñoz,ConsejerodePrácticas Restaurativas,deFamilyCounseling ServicesyWestAuroraSD129, presentarásobrelaimportanciade construirfuertesrelacionesentre padresehijos
AbogadosenlaBiblioteca jueves,8deagosto& 12deseptiembre|6-7:30p.m. BibliotecaSantori-125/126
Estamosproporcionandounservicio sincitapreviaparaayudarcon preguntaslegales.15minutospor persona
Jardíndelectura*
jueves|6:30-7:30p.m. 8deagostoEnagostonosvemosporGabriel GarcíaMárquez 12deseptiembreYonosoytuperfectahija mexicanaporErickaSánchez NideJardin-140S RiverSt Unit106, Aurora,IL60506
Jardíndelectura presentalibrosde ficciónconenfoque deautores hispanoparlantes Reunionesel segundojueves delmes
Construyendoentusiasmo: renovacionesenlaSucursalEola viernes,9deagosto|10-11a.m. SucursalEolaRoad-166
¡Manténteactualizadoyescuchala informaciónmásactualizadasobre nuestroemocionanteproyectode renovacióndeSucursalEola!Opción bilingüedisponibleel9deagosto
Tallerdeproduccionderadio* domingo,11deagosto|2-4pm
lunes,12deagosto& 16deseptiembre|6-7pm
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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.
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Lamúsicalatinareflejalaculturay narranlasexperienciaslatinas La periodistaDra CatalinaMariaJohnson explorarálahistoriamusicalenIllinois enunapresentaciónanimada
Eligetupropiaartesanía* sábado,24deagosto |2-3pm
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¡Seleccioneentrenuestragamade artesaníasdemuestraocreeunaque seaverdaderamenteoriginal! Programabilingüe(inglés/español)
ComputaciónIntermedia: MicrosoftPowerPoint* lunes,26deagosto|6-7p.m. BibliotecaSantori-218
ComputaciónIntermediaesel siguientepasoensuviajehaciala etizacióndigital Estemes, ubriremoscómocrear ntacionespersonalizadas doMicrosoftPowerPoint
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Acompáñenosaunapláticasobrela EducaciónSocioemocionalenlos niños,aprenderemosestrategiaspara identificar,reconocerygestionarlas emocionesenlosniños Presentado porLauraManzanosSomoza,maestra deescuelaprimariaOakPark Pláticasobrelaeducación socioemocional sábado,24deagosto|10-11a.m.
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¡HagamosZumbaenla bibliotecaconlainstructora emiMorales!Quemacalorías mientrasdisfrutasdelos ritmosdesalsa,cumbia, merengue,reggeatonymás
Solocuelga:BINGOde concientizaciónsobreestafas* jueves,29deagosto|12-2p.m. SucursalEolaRoad-125/126 Úneteanosotrosenundivertido juegodeBingomientrasteinformas sobrelosúltimosfraudesyestafas paraprotegertuseguridad financiera PresentadoporAgeGuide yCompañerosenSalud.
RecursoscomunitariosenAurora jueves,29deagosto|5-6p.m.
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¡Venaaprendersobreunavariedad derecursoslocales!Presentadoporel CensoEspecialdeAurora
Creacionesdearcilla: tazasdepersonajes* martes,3deseptiembre|6-8p.m.
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¡Haztupropiatazadepersonaje usandoarcillapolimérica!Eligeun personajeypersonalizatutaza Este programabilingüeespara adolescentesde12a18años
miércoles,4deseptiembre|6-7pm SucursalEolaRoad-108 miércoles,11deseptiembre|6-7p.m. SucursalWest-SaladeReuniones miércoles,25deseptiembre|6-7p.m. BibliotecaSantori-SalóndeCreadores
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GrupodeconversaciónenInglés* Todoslossábados| 10:30a.m.-12p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-332 ¡Únaseaestudiantesdeinglésde nivelintermedioenuna conversaciónenpersonaoen Zoom!
Inglésparaprincipiantes* lunes,martes,miércoles,yjueves| 9a.m.-12p.m.
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¿Empiezasaaprenderinglés? Regístrateparaunaclasesemanal gratisconWorldRelief.Elnivel1se reúnelosmartesyjueves Elnivel2 sereúneloslunesymiércoles Se aceptannuevosestudiantescada mes Pararegistrarteymás información,comunícateconWorld Reliefal630-888-0023.
¿Vivescon síntomasoun diagnósticode unacondición desalud mental?
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Lassesionessondirigidasporun miembrodeNAMIKDK(National AllianceonMentalIllness-KaneSouth,DeKalbandKendall) Se reúnenloslunesde6:30-8:45 pm durante8semanasapartir dellunes,7deoctubrehastael lunes,25denoviembre
FiestadePintura: Caballosenelatardecer*
sábado,14deseptiembre|2-3p.m.
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Pintaremosunhermosopaisaje Esta seráunatardellenadediversióny creatividadconbebidasrefrescantes
TallerdepoesíaconFermina Ponce*
miércoles,18deseptiembre| 6-7:30p.m.
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Aprendecomointerpretar,apreciary escribirpoesíaenespañolconpoeta local,FerminaPonce.Eltallerespara mayoresde18años
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¡HagaqueelequipodelCenso EspecialdeAurorarespondasus preguntasyparticipeenunsorteode premios!Programabilingüe (inglés/español)
ComputaciónIntermedia: BúsquedaenGoogle* lunes,30deseptiembre|6-7p.m.
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ComputaciónIntermediaesel siguientepasoensuviajehaciala alfabetizacióndigital Estemes, exploraremosalgunasdelasmuchas formasdebuscarenInternetusando Google
SummerSensoryPlaytime**
Friday,August2|2-3p.m.
SantoriLibrary-StorytimeRoom ExplorearangeoffunSummerthemed activities Dressformess!Ages3-6with acaregiver
CrayonNameCraft**
Tuesday,August6|11-11:30a.m.
EolaRoadBranch-
Children'sProgramRoom 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.
SantoriLibrary-StorytimeRoom
Cometothelibraryeverysecond Saturdayofthemonthtointeract withotherbabiesandcaregivers, playdevelopmentalgames,and enjoycoffeeandpastries Ages0-3withcaregiver
FunforAll:BoardGames
Mondays,August12|6-8p.m.& September16|5-7p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Allagesareinvitedtocomeplaythe boardgameswehaveavailable and/orbringafavoriteboardgame andteachothershowtoplay!Walkinsarewelcome
StorytimeatSociety57 Tuesday,August13|10-10:30am Society57-100S.RiverSt.Aurora,IL 60506
Joinusforaspecialstorytimeatlocally runcoffeeshop,Society57 We'llread stories,singsongs,fingerplays,and more!Forchildrenofallagesandtheir caregivers
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. EolaRoadBranchChildren'sProgramRoom Toddlers,bringyourcaregiversand explorepaint!Avarietyofmediumswill beprovidedtocreateyourownunique artwork Ages18months-3yearswith acaregiver
NoonLionsClubFreeVision Screening
Saturdays,August17& September21|9:30-11:30a.m. SantoriLibrary-StorytimeRoom AuroraonLionsClubprovidesfree visionscreeningforchildren Primarily aimedat6monthsto6yearsold althoughusefuluptoage16.
MathMagicians
Monday,August19|4-5p.m.
SantoriLibrary-StorytimeRoom
Thisprogramprovidessimplemath techniquesforchildrenages3-6witha caregiver 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 nonprofitseniorserviceprovidersand communitypartners!Enjoyasnack, craft,andreceiveacomplimentary digitalfamilyphotofromDr JeanHess
Monday,September9|11-11:30a.m. EolaRoadBranchChildren'sProgramRoom
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!
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|2-3p.m.
SantoriLibraryStorytimeRoom
ComeintobuildcoolLEGO creations LEGOswillbe providedbythelibrary.
CodingExplorers:
LearnHowtoCode**
Saturdays,August17& September14|3-4:30p.m.& Sunday,September8|3-4:30p.m. 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:
ANightofOperaFavorite
Friday,August2|6-8p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Atrium
Curiousaboutorloveopera? Comeenjoyandlearnmoreabout thispowerfulsingingstylewithFox ValleyOpera!Enjoyavarietyof performances,haveasnack,craft, andmorewhilesupplieslast
EmotionsStorytimewithNational AllianceofMentalIllness**
Saturday,August3&
Tuesday,August6|10:30-11a.m.
SantoriLibrary-StorytimeRoom Joinusforstorytimeandcraftactivity focusedonemotionswithNAMIKDK Thisprogramisdesignedforchildren andaccompanyingadults
Sunday,August4|2-3p.m. Watermelonorigami
SantoriLibrary-StorytimeRoom Thursday,September5|4-5p.m. Frogorigami
SantoriLibrary-StorytimeRoom Origamiisaleisureactivitythat developshand-eyecoordination, sequencingskills,mathematical reasoning,memory,andpatience
SummerBingo**
Monday,August5|11-11:45am
SantoriLibrary-StorytimeRoom Thursday,August8|3-3:45p.m. EolaRoadBranchChildren'sProgramRoom 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 Forchildrenofallagesand theircaregivers
Saturday,August10|11am -12pm Dinosaurgarden**
SantoriLibraryKiwanisChildren'sCenter
Saturday,September14|3-4pm Beadedrainbowwindowchime SantoriLibrary-StorytimeRoom 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-StorytimeRoom
Bringthewholefamilyforcraftnightat thelibrary!Eachweekwewillfeature up-cycledmaterials Ages4+years withacaregiver.
PaperWeavingCraft**
Friday,August16|1-1:30p.m.
EolaRoadBranchChildren'sProgramRoom Createartbyweaving stripsofpaperthrougha paperloom!Ages6+with acaregiver
EggCartonCraft
Saturday,August17|2-3pm
SantoriLibrary-StorytimeRoom 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-StorytimeRoom
Havefunreadingtoourdogfriends! DogsandhandlersarefromtheFox ValleyTherapyDogClub Forchildren ofallagesandtheircaregivers
CrochetforKids
Thursdays,August22& September26|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 Thursday,August29|6:30-7:30p.m.
EolaRoadBranch-166
JoinDeAngeloGerald, formerSchoolSocial WorkerandcurrentDean ofStudentsatDowners GroveSouthHighSchool foraninsightful presentationonbuildinga positiveschoolculture
rlerBeadKeychains** esday,September3|6:30-7:15p.m. ntoriLibrary-StorytimeRoom 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
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-StorytimeRoom
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|6:30-8:30pm
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.
EolaRoadBranchChildren'sProgramRoom
Makeabeadedfriendshipbraceletfor yourselfandyourbestie!Ages6+with acaregiver
StuffedAnimalAdoption&Craft**
Saturday,September21|10-11a.m. EolaRoadBranch-
PapelPicado:MexicanPaperArt
Wednesday,September25|4-5p.m. WestBranch-MeetingRoom CelebrateHispanicHeritageMonthby learninghowtomakethisfunand beautifulart Ages6+
PaperChainSnakes**
Thursday,September26|6-7p.m.
EolaRoadBranchChildren'sProgramRoom Lovesnakes?Makeasnakeout ofpaperchains!Ages6+with acaregiver.
BingoforKids** Saturday,September28| 2:30-3:15p.m.
EolaRoadBranch-
FirstFriday: ANightofOperaFavorites
Friday,August2|6-8p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Atrium
Curiousaboutorloveopera?Come enjoyandlearnmoreaboutthispowerful singingstylewithFoxValleyOpera!Enjoy theperformances,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 agroupofteensthathelps specialprojectsandplannin programs Wemeetinpersonat everylocationandvirtuallyviaZoom P.S.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
Friday,August9|10-11am & Thursday,August22|7-8p.m.
EolaRoadBranch-166
Comehearthemostcurrent informationonourEolaRoadBranch renovationproject!
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|6-7p.m.
EolaRoadBranch-108
Learnhowtotellfactfromfictionon yoursocialmediafeedsinthishandsonprogram We'llexplorehowtospot dubiouspostsandindependently verifyclaims Then,testyourskillsto winprizes!
Monday,August12|6-7p.m. SantoriLibrary-224
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|7-8p.m. EolaRoadBranch-108
Comeplayavarietyofvirtualreality (VR)gamesandapps,includingFruit Ninja,Somewhere,GorillaTag,and more!Noexperienceisnecessary, andsnackswillbeprovided
FunforAll:BoardGames
Mondays,August12|6-8p.m.
September16|5-7p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom Allagesareinvitedtocome playtheboardgameswe haveavailableand/orbring afavoriteboardgame&teach othershowtoplay!Walk-inswelcome.
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!OurTwitchstreamwillbeliveat https://www.twitch.tv/apldplays.
AlternativePathwaystoIncome: YouthEntrepreneurship*
Thursday,August15|2-3pm SantoriLibrary-224&VirtualviaZoom Doyouthinkofideastomakemoney? Interestedinlearninghowtostartand runyourownbusiness?Join employmentcouncilorandconsultant TanyaVargas(TV)Stonetolearnmore
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 professionalheadshotto captureyourbestself Look sharpandfeelconfident!First come,firstserved Ages6+
Thursday,August1|4-5:30pm WestBranch-Outdoors
Callingallteenartists-comemake yourmarkandcreatesomefun artworkonoursidewalkwithcolorful chalk!
Duct/WashiTape&More
Wednesday,August7|7-8pm EolaRoadBranch-166
Tuesday,August13|3-4p.m. SantoriLibrary-224
Schoolisstarting-let'smakeitalittle morefun!Wewillbedecorating notebooksandfolderswithducttape, washitape,ModPodge,andmore!All materialswillbeprovided
APLDatAliveAurora
Friday,August9|3-5p.m. Customcorkboards
Friday,September13|4-6p.m.
Fidgetspinners
AliveCenterAurora-406W.Galena Blvd.Aurora,IL60506
ComejoinusattheAlive Centerduringtheirfree after-schooldrop-inhours!
Saturday,August17|11:30a.m.-12:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Makerspace
TheMakerspaceisopentothepublic foraspecialhourofexploration Drop intoseethevarietyofavailable machinesandtoolsandplanyour futureprojects
Tuesday,August27|5-7p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Everthoughtaboutmakingyourown metaljewelryordécor?Learnhowto usetoolsandstampsandwalkaway withacoolpieceyoumadeyourself Participantsmaymakekeychains, rings,ornecklaces
Wednesday,August28|6-7p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Makerspace
Lovecosplay?Interestedinmaking yourowncostumepieces?Come meettheMakerspacemachinesthat canhelpyoucreateyourown 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
Makeyourowncharactermugusing polymerclay!Pickacharacterand customizeyourmug.Bilingual (English/Spanish)program
PeriodParty
Wednesday,September4|6:30-8p.m.
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.
AuroraArtLeague Member'sShow
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|2-4p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Atrium&125/126 Allarewelcometocelebrate Grandparents'DaywithAurora's nonprofitseniorserviceprovidersand communitypartners!Enjoyasnack, craft,andreceiveacomplimentary digitalfamilyphotofromDr JeanHess ChessClub
Tuesday,September10|6:30-8pm WestBranch-MeetingRoom Monday,September16|6:30-8:30p.m. EolaRoadBranch-166
Dropin,learn,play,andhavefun developingstrategieswithBradSmith, retiredteacherandchessexpert. ChessClubwelcomesnewbies, novicesandchessmasters Walk-ins arewelcome!
Wednesday,September18|7-8pm EolaRoadBranch-166
InthisMyCollegePlanningTeam workshop,familieswilllearnaboutthe SATandACT,thebesttimetostart studying,keystoachievingone’s highestscore,andmuchmore.
HomeschoolStudentsBookClub
Tuesday,September24|2-3pm SantoriLibrary-224
Thisgroupofhomeschoolstudentsin grades6-8readsavarietyofclassics andaward-winningtitles September's selection:TheAbsolutelyTrueDiaryof aPartTimeIndianbyShermanAlexie SAT&ACTSuccess*
Tuesday,September24|5-7p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom Comemakesomeunique125"and3" buttons!Youcanmakebuttonsofyour favoritecharacters,quotes,anything youlike
ScrumdiddlyumptiousDance Performance
Thursday,August1|10:30a.m.
PresentedbytheFoxValleyDance Academy,thisperformanceofselect dancesfromthefullproductiontells thestoryofWillyWonka through dance! EolaRoadBranch-166
EnglishattheLibrary
AllThursdays|6:30-7:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-224
Thursdays,August8,22& September5,19|6:30-7:30p.m.
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: ANightofOperaFavorites Friday,August2|6-8p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Atrium
Curiousaboutorloveopera?Come enjoyandlearnmoreaboutthis powerfulsingingstylewithFoxValley Opera!Enjoytheperformances,havea snack,craft,&morewhilesupplieslast
EnglishConversationGroup*
AllSaturdays|10:30am -12pm
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!
Aurorainthe1950Census
Monday,August5|7-8p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126&VirtualviaZoom Explorethehistoryofyourcommunity throughthelensofthe1950census! ScottNorrickwillnavigateusthrough theculturalandeconomicchanges thattookplacemid-centuryinour community.
AllTuesdays|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|10-11am
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!
WhatWe'reReadingWednesdays*
Wednesdays,August7& September4|8-9p.m.
EolaRoadBranch-VirtualviaZoom
Readinganythinggoodlately?Join ourvirtualbookclubviaZoom!We'll taketurnssharingthegreatbooks thatwehavebeenreading
Booksn'Brew
Wednesdays|7-9p.m.
August14-OliveKitteridgeby ElizabethStout
September18-Horrorstörby GradyHendrix
McCartyMillsTaproom-140S RiverSt.,Unit108Aurora,IL60506
Wereadvarietyofgenresandmeet atMcCartyMillsTaproomone Wednesdayamonthtosocialize, discussbooks,andenjoylibations!
GriotAfrican-American BookDiscussion*
Tuesdays|6:30-7:30p.m.
August20-Caste:The OriginsofOurDiscontents byIsabelWilkerson September17-MyMonticelloby JocelynNicoleJohnson
EolaRoadBranch-108&VirtualviaZoom
WefeaturebooksbyAfricanAmericanauthorsandmeetin personandvirtuallyviaZoomonthe thirdTuesdayofthemonth.
WestBranchNonfiction BookDiscussion
Tuesdays|6:30-8p.m.
August20-Woman, Captain,RebelbyMargaretWilson September17-OnceUponaTome byOliverDarkshire
WestBranch-MeetingRoom& VirtualviaZoom
Wereadavarietyofcontemporary nonfictionandmeetonceamonthin personandvirtuallyviaZoomfor discussion
BreakfastBookClub
Wednesdays|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 Learnsafeonlinepractices&howto protectyourselffromcyberthreats includingphishing, malware,identity theft,&more Presented byKristenYoungfrom theCenterforCyber Safety&Education
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!
AuroraBusinessUnited Fridays,August9& September13|7:30-10a.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126 &VirtualviaZoom
AuroraBusinessUnited(1000+ members)islikelythelargest networkinggroupinthewestern suburbs.Businessowners,employees, entrepreneurs,non-profits,arts, government&othersarewelcome September13'slocationisTBD,please visitourwebsiteformoreinformation
WICMobileClinic (Women,Infants,Children)
Fridays,August9& September20|9a.m.-4:30p.m. EolaRoadBranch-108&ParkingLot Haveyoueverwonderedifyouare eligiblefortheDuPageHealth Department'sWICprogram? Themobileunitwillbehereto sharemoreaboutservicesand eligibility!
TheExcitementisBuilding: EolaRenovationUpdate
Friday,August9|10-11a.m. Thursday,August22|7-8p.m.
EolaRoadBranch-166
Comehearthemostcurrent informationonourEolaRoad Branchrenovationproject!
'90sSummerCampThrowback: CraftingParty*
Saturday,August10|2-4p.m. EolaRoadBranch-166 Missmakingbeadlizards andfriendshipbracelets? Partylikeit's1999withretro snacks,crafts,andathrowbackplaylist!
KnowYourRights:Housing Rights&EvictionLaw101*
Monday,August12|6-7p.m.
EolaRoadBranch-166&VirtualviaZoom Curiousaboutevictionlaw?Wantto learnhowtoadvocateforyourselfwith alandlord,andwheretogotogethelp withhousingquestions?EvictionHelp DuPagewillexplorethesetopicsand more
FunforAll:BoardGames
Mondays,August12|6-8p.m.& September16|5-7p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom Allagesareinvitedtocomeplay theboardgameswehave availableand/orbringafavorite boardgameandteachothers howtoplay!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!OurTwitchstreamwillbeliveat https://wwwtwitchtv/apldplays
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
Haircuts&Headshots
Saturday,August17
1-4p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Atrium
Needanewlook?Cometo thelibraryforafreehaircut andaprofessional headshottocaptureyour bestself.Looksharpand feelconfident!Firstcome, firstserved Ages6+
LooseEndsHandcraftGroup
Mondays,August19&September16
6:30-8:30p.m.
EolaRoadBranch-108
Callingallknitters, crocheters,embroiderers, needleworkers,and otherfansof handcrafts!JointheLooseEnds HandcraftGroupforcraftingtime& 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
MadhubaniPainting*
Saturday,August24|2-3:30p.m.
EolaRoadBranch-166
Loveart?CometryMadhubani painting!Thistraditional,Indianstyle featuresbrightcolorsandpatternsto delightviewers'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 Bilingual (English/Spanish)program
EmpoweringSchoolCulture: CelebratingIdentities& NurturingGrowth
Thursday,August29|6:30-7:30pm
EolaRoadBranch-166
JoinDeAngeloGeral formerSchoolSocia WorkerandcurrentD ofStudentsatDown GroveSouthHighSc foraninsightful presentationon buildingapositive schoolculture.
CareerCoachintheLibrary
Tuesdays,August13& September10|1-4p.m.
SantoriLibrary-305
Walk-inandmeetwithaCareer CoachfromworkNetBatavia No appointmentnecessary
Walk-InResumeHelp
Tuesdays,August27& September24|1-4p.m.
SantoriLibrary-332
Needhelpcreatingorrewriting yourresume?JoinworkNetBatavia forthiswalk-inworkshop!
HowtoRunaBusiness*
Wednesday,September4|6-7p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126 &VirtualviaZoom
Joinemploymentcouncilorand consultantTanyaVargas(TV) Stoneinthisintroductory presentationonhowthedifferent partsofrunningabusiness
ToGigorNotToGig*
Wednesday,September18|6-7pm SantoriLibrary-225 &VirtualviaZoom
Curiousaboutthegigeconomy? Gigjobsareshort-termjobs, includingfreelance,project-based work,&more Findoutiftheyare rightforyouwithemployment councilorandconsultantTanya Vargas!
IntrotoStartingaBusiness*
Saturday,September21|3-4pm SantoriLibrary-224 &VirtualviaZoom
Areyouinterestedinstartinga business?Joinemployment councilorandconsultantTanya Vargas(TV)Stoneforthis introductorypresentationonsmall businessownership
3DDesignwithTinkercad*
Saturday,August3|2-3p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Makerspace
Saturday,August24|2-3p.m.
EolaRoadBranch-108
Learnhowtousethefree,browserbaseddesigntoolTinkercadto createfunandpersonalized3D modelsthatyoucanprintinthe Makerspace!3Dprinting experienceisrequiredtoattend.
MicrosoftWord*
Monday,August5|6-7pm
SantoriLibrary-218
Mondays,Tuesdays,Wednesdays &ThursdaysinSeptember| 9a.m.-12p.m.
SantoriLibrary
AreyoustartingtolearnEnglish? Registerforafreeweeklyclasswith WorldRelief Toregisterandformore information,contactWorldReliefat 630-888-0023
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't knowhowtouseacomputer,we arereadytohelpyougetstarted
Tuesday,September3|6-7p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Makerspace
Needtoprintbigpostersforevents orparties?Comelearnabouthowto utilizeourplotterprinter,including thedifferencebetweenarasterand avectorimageandhowtoprepare filesforprint
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|9a.m.-4p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Atrium
Comeexplorethe66thAnnualAurora ArtLeagueMember'sShow!Checkout theyear'sbestofthebest.
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
Grandparents'DayCelebration Sunday,September8|2-4pm SantoriLibrary-Atrium&125/126
Allarewelcometocelebrate Grandparents'Daywith Aurora'snonprofitsenior serviceprovidersand communitypartners! Enjoyasnack,craft,and receiveacomplimentary digitalfamilyphotofrom Dr JeanHess
Abolitionism&theUnderground RailroadinAurora
Monday,September9|7-8p.m. 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-insarewelcome!
Tuesday,September17|6:30-7:30p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126
PodcasterRichardWallace willsharetipsandinsight intostartingyourown podcast,including topicssuchas equipment,streaming platforms,andchoosingtopicsto developyourowncreativevoice.
Tuesday,September17|7-8p.m. VirtualviaZoom&YouTube Award-winningandbestsellingauthor NeilGaimanwillsharestoriesfromhis genre-bendingcareerspanning fantasy,sciencefiction,mystery,& horror.Hisworksincludecomics,film, andmuchmore!
Thursday,September19|6-7pm
EolaRoadBranch-166&VirtualviaZoom Consideringgoingsolar?TheCitizens UtilityBoard(CUB)willdiscusssolar optionsandthebenefitsof cleanenergy.Understanding solarenergyisthefirst steptoharnessing thepowerofthesun
Wills,Trusts&EstatePlanningBasics*
Saturday,September21|2-4p.m. EolaRoadBranch-166&VirtualviaZoom Interestedinprotectingyourlegacy? Comelearnaboutwills,trusts,powers ofattorneyprobate,guardianship,and howtoensureyourfinalwishescanbe protectedwithAttorneyJacobK Ehrensaft.
Monday,September23|6:30-7:30pm EolaRoadBranch-108&VirtualviaZoom WhenshouldIstartreceivingsocial security?HowdoIsetitup?What benefitsareavailableformyfamily?A representativeoftheSocialSecurity Administrationwillexplainthebasics
Forup-to-dateinformationaboutstopsandspecialevents, pleasecall630-723-2705orvisit aurorapubliclibrary.org/bookmobile
Paraobtenerinformaciónactualizadasobreparadas yeventosespeciales,llameal630-723-2705óvisite aurorapubliclibrary.org/bookmobile
Olivia&theEolaBoxcarCamp: AnImmigrant'sJourney
Monday,September23|7-8p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126&VirtualviaZoom
LocalauthorDr Alejandro Benavidesdiscussesthe historyoftheEolaBoxcar Campandhisnewbook, Olivia,whichisbasedon theimmigrantswho madeittheirhome
Tuesday,September24|6-7p.m. SantoriLibrary-Makerspace Startbycreatingacustommessagein CorelDraw Then,haveitengravedon ananodizedaluminumpenusinga rotarytoolourEpiloglasercutter.
History&ScienceBehind theMonarchCraze
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!Bilingual (English/Spanish)program.
Monday,September30|6-8p.m. EolaRoadBranch-166
Curiousaboutcraftcuttingmachines liketheCricut?Learnhowtocreatea designandthencutit-makingyour ownvinylstickerdecalforthingslike phonecases,waterbottles, notebooks,&more!
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