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AUGUST & SEPTEMBER 2022 Closed/Cerrados 9/5: Labor Day
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LET’S MAKE BAD ART!*
DREAM SCRIBERS DEBUT
EXPUNGING YOUR CRIMINAL RECORD
THURSDAY, AUGUST 4 AT 10 A.M. Eola Road Branch – Large Meeting Room Save yourself a trip, we're bringing the DMV to you! A variety of services will be provided on a first come first served basis. Services include Driver’s License Renewals, IL State Identification Cards, License Plate Renewal Stickers, Motor Voter Registration, and Organ Donor Registration.(Normal issuance and renewal requirements & fees will apply. No road tests will be given. Seniors over 75 must visit a permanent facility.) SATURDAY, AUGUST 6 AT 1 P.M. Santori Library – 125/126 Join us for the exciting debut of young writers who have completed the 12week Dream Scriber’s program! Authors will share readings from the books they have written, and light snacks and beverages will be served.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 AT Día laboral 3:30 P.M. 9/16: Staff Development Day Eola Road Branch - Large Día de desarrollo del personal Meeting Room Tired of the pressure to make beautiful works of art at home and school? Join us and enjoy making uniquely bad art! All skill levels are welcome and a variety of materials will be provided. Grades 4 - 12.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 AT 9:30 A.M. Santori Library – 125/126 Learn how to clear your criminal record and work on-site with an attorney to complete the necessary paperwork for free today!
THE FORGOTTEN HISTORY OF THE CHICAGO BEARS
WATER BATTLE!
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 AT 6 P.M. Eola Road Branch - Large Meeting Room & Virtual via Zoom The Chicago Bears have been inspiring strong feelings in their fans since 1921! On the eve of football season, join us for an interactive session on Bears history with football historian Joe Ziemba. Registration required to to receive the Zoom link.
MONDAY, AUGUST 8 AT 2 P.M. Eola Road Branch – Outdoors THURSDAY, AUGUST 11 AT 3 P.M. Santori Library – Parker Garden Say goodbye to summer with a water battle of epic proportions! This event is for teens, however, younger siblings may join the fun. All materials will be provided.
SUMMER VIBES JUNK JOURNALING*
MONDAY, AUGUST 22 AT 6 P.M. Eola Road Branch – Large Meeting Room Junk journaling uses found objects to make creative memorabilia books. Register to reserve your blank journal, and misc. materials will be provided. Personalize your journal by bringing mementos from your summer! Walk-ins are welcome. While supplies last.
CAPE CON
SATURDAY, AUGUST 27 FROM 10 A.M. - 4 P.M. Santori Library Join us for a day celebrating comics, graphics novels, pop culture, and fandoms for all ages! Stay tuned for more information coming soon!
cape con
LOS CAMBIOS MÁS RECIENTES EN INMIGRACIÓN*
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 AT 5:30 P.M. Santori Library - Atrium Join us for the 64th Annual Aurora Art League Member Show! Check out the year's best of the best and enjoy acoustic jazz guitar live by John Papadolius. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 AT 4 P.M. Santori Library – Teen Program Room Come play with some of our Ozobot robots! Have fun designing paths the robots take. No prior experience is necessary.
JUEVES, 18 DE AGOSTO 7 P.M. Biblioteca Santori – 125 & Virtual via Facebook Live! ¿Quieres controlar tus deudas? ¿Necesitas ayuda manejando tus finanzas personales? ¿Quieres mejorar tu calificación crediticia? El Centro de Empoderamiento Financiero ofrece asesoría financiera personalizada y gratuita a todos los residentes de Aurora y de zonas alrededor. En esta presentación aprenderás acerca de los recursos y servicios que tienen y encuentra como es que puedes beneficiarte de ello. LUNES, 19 DE SEPTIEMBRE 19 6 P.M. Biblioteca Santori – 126 Ven y crea unos hermosos aretes artesanales para presumir este mes de la Herencia Hispana! Para mayores de 15 años.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 30 AT 6 P.M. Santori Library – 125/126 Interested in launching your own food business? Learn what you need to know about industry regulations and kitchen requirements, pricing your products, building your brand, and more.
LET’S DO ROBOTS!
APRENDAMOS SOBRE EL CENTRO DE EMPODERAMIENTA FINANCIERO*
JOYERÍA ARTESANAL*
STARTING YOUR OWN FOOD BUSINESS*
FIRST FRIDAY: AURORA ART LEAGUE MEMBER SHOW
PROGRAMAS EN ESPAÑOL
JUEVES, 22 DE SEMPTIEMBRE 7 P.M. Biblioteca Santori – 125/126 Un especialista en servicios legales para inmigrantes de World Relief Chicagoland presentará y debatirá la inmigración y los cambios más recientes. Al final de la sesión, tendrá la oportunidad de hacer preguntas u obtener asistencia personal del presentador.
CONCURSO DE DELETREO EN ESPAÑOL PARA ADOLESCENTES Y ADULTOS*
SÁBADO, 24 DE SEMPTIEMBRE 2:30 P.M. Biblioteca Santori – 126 ¡Participa y muestra tu orgullo Hispano deletreando en español! Premios para los primeros 3 lugares. Registro requerido, para Adolescentes y Adultos.
MAS PROGRAMAS EN ESPAÑOL
Open until 9 p.m. starting 9/6
Abierto hasta las 9 p. m. a partir del 6/9 Monday - Thursday lunes - jueves
9 a.m. - 8 p.m. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Starting (9/6)
*Registration required/Registro requerido
Friday - Saturday viernes - sabado
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Comenzando (9/6)
Santori Library & Bookmobile
101 S. River Street, Aurora, IL 60506
630-264-4117
Sunday
domingo
Closed 1 - 5 p.m. Starting (9/6)
Comenzando (9/6)
Eola Road Branch
555 S. Eola Road, Aurora, IL 60504
aurorapubliclibrary.org
West Branch
233 S. Constitution Drive, Aurora, IL 60506 FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT AURORAPUBLICLIBRARY.ORG/CREATORSCOLLECTION
CHILDREN Tickets can be picked up 30 minutes before ticketed programs at the Children's Desk.
YOGA STORYTIME AND MOVEMENT FOR TODDLERS
SATURDAY AUGUST 13 AT 10 A.M. Eola Road Branch - Large Meeting Room Children and caregivers will learn basic yoga moves using the alphabet and animal characters and learn to regulate emotions. We will use books and music from the library. Ticketed program.
STUFFED ANIMAL SLEEPOVER
BIRD BINGO
AUGUST 1 - 13 Santori Library - KCC Department Grab a Bird Bingo Card at the KCC desk and hunt for the bird pictures perched around KCC! Cross off the matching pictures on your bird card. Find all the birds on your card to win a prize!
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 AT 6 P.M. Eola Road Branch - Large Meeting Room Join us for a storytime and craft before having your stuffed animal sleepover at the library! Pick them up Friday, September 2 after 10 A.M. and receive a small photo book of their adventures! Ticketed program.
TRAVELING OFF THE BEATEN PATH*
COLOR A SQUISHY
FRIDAY, AUGUST 5 Santori Library - KCC Department A family take home kit featuring places to visit in the United States. Kit will include facts, activities, recipes and a craft. Activities geared for ages 6-11. 1 kit per family.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 AT 2 P.M. Eola Road Branch - Large Meeting Room Decorate your very own spectacular squishy with permanent markers! Ages 10-12. Ticketed program.
GRAPHIC NOVEL BOOK CLUB READY, SET, KINDERGARTEN*
AUGUST 8 – AUGUST 11 AT 10 A.M. Santori Library – Hurell Storytime Room For children entering Kindergarten in Fall ‘22. Children will review basic skills such as following directions and letter and number recognition. Stories, crafts, and songs are included! Children can attend one or all four sessions. Children will attend without a caregiver.
NATURE BINGO
MONDAY, AUGUST 8 AT 11 A.M. TUESDAY, AUGUST 9 AT 2 P.M. Santori Library - 125/126 A drop in bingo program open to all families with children. Play once or over and over.
STORYTIME AT GARFIELD PARK
THURSDAY, AUGUST 11 AT 11:30 A.M. Garfield Park Enjoy an outdoor Storytime at Garfield Park, 825 Sheffer Road. Look for us in the grassy area between the playground and the pavilion. All ages welcome.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 AT 4 P.M. Eola Road Branch - Children's Program Room At September’s GN Book Club we will be discussing the Babysitter’s Club series! Haven’t read all the books yet? No worries! We will be talking about the series in general as well as do activities related to the books! Snacks provided. Ticketed program.
CLUB CHISMOSITOS*
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 AT 6 P.M. Santori Library - Hurrell Storytime Room Immerse yourself in the Spanish language through interactive activities, games, and engaging discussions. For grades 2 -5, native Spanish speakers and dual language learners.
DINOSAUR DISCOVERIES
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 AT 1 P.M. West Branch - Meeting Room T-Rexplorers will present an interactive, engaging and fun program for children 5 - 12 years with authentic dinosaur fossils. Meet Ranger the T-Rex from 12:45-1 p.m. in the parking lot before the program!
DOT MARKER ART
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 AT 2 P.M. Eola Road Branch – Children's Program Room Dot markers are great to strengthen young children's motor skills and to make fun art! Join us to make your own pictures and have fun with other kids! For ages 3-5. Ticketed program.
STARGAZING: VIEW THE NIGHT SKY
SATURDAY, AUGUST 20 – ALL DAY Santori Library – KCC Desk & Virtual via YouTube Learn to make a constellation viewer and star wheel! See what scientists use to study outer space! The kit provided has all the supplies needed.
PROGRAMAS EN
ESPAÑOL COMPRA DE UNA VIVIENDA*
JUEVES, 4 DE AGOSTO 7 P.M. Biblioteca Santori – 125/126 y Virtual por Facebook Live ¿Interesado en comprar una casa? Acompáñanos en este seminario gratuito!
TRANSFORME SU VIDA A TRAVÉS DE LA MEDITACIÓN*
SÁBADO, 6 DE AGOSTO 10 A.M. Biblioteca Santori – 126 SÁBADO, 3 DE SEPTIEMBRE 10 A.M. Biblioteca Santori – 126 En el interior de cada persona hay una energía espiritual que tiene el poder de transformarla, para lograr la plena realización. La meditación es una técnica a través de la cual se logra descubrir este poder latente. Una vez que se entra en contacto con esta fuerza interna, se experimenta una profunda transformación, obteniendo beneficios para el cuerpo, la mente, y el alma.
2 *Registration required/Registro requerido
Easy to use ow-to videos introducing 30+ popular library apps like Live Homework Help, Ancestry, and Libby. Available at aurorapubliclibrary.org/databases-and-research
TALLER EDUCATIVO DE MEDICARE*
LUNES, 15 DE AGOSTO 7 P.M. Biblioteca Santori – 125 Medicare hecho fácil. ¿Cuándo puedo inscribirme? ¿Qué cubre? ¿Lo tomarán mis médicos? ¿Es caro? Venga y obtenga respuestas a estas preguntas y más.
CONOCE TUS DERECHOS LABORALES*
LUNES, 29 DE AGOSTO 6 P.M. Biblioteca Santori – 125 Te orientaremos sobre tus dudas y podrias calificar para servicios que FLAP Illinois proporciona como ayuda relacionada a injusticias laborales.
10 SEÑALES DE ALERTA DEL ALZHEIMER*
JUEVES, 8 DE SEPTIEMBRE 6:30 P.M. Biblioteca Santori – 125 & Virtual por Zoom y Facebook Live Este programa educativo te ayudará a reconocer las señales más comunes de esta enfermedad que tú u otros podrían experimentar, y que pasos tomar al respecto, y como platicar de esto con tu doctor.
VISITA DEL AUTOR DENNIS AVELAR*
JUEVES, 15 DE SEPTIEMBRE 7 P.M. Biblioteca Santori – 125/126 & Virtual por Facebook Live El Distrito de Bibliotecas Públicas de Aurora está muy orgullosa de celebrar el mes de la herencia hispana con el autor local Dennis Avelar quien nos deleitará con su visita y brindará una presentación especial sobre su más reciente publicación “El Quetzal Azul”. Así también compartirá su experiencia e inspiración escribiendo este libro que contiene una historia emocionante de la dicha de vivir y la concientización ambiental.
TEENS NINTENDO SWITCH SPORTS
THURSDAY, AUGUST 11 AT 4 P.M. West Branch – Meeting Room Play Nintendo Switch Sports including volleyball, tennis, and bowling! No prior experience is necessary. Grades 6 - 12.
APLD PLAYS TWITCH
MONDAY, AUGUST 15 AT 6 P.M. We're Playing: Among Us Virtual via Twitch MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 AT 6 P.M. We're Playing: Terraria Virtual via Twitch Tune in and watch us play video games on our Twitch channel! We'll be playing a variety of games - from our childhoods, that we've never played before, new releases, old favorites, and more! Our Twitch stream will be live at https://www.twitch.tv/apldplays. No registration necessary.
DIY AURORA HIGHTLIGHTS GUIDE
FRIDAY, AUGUST 12 AT 3 P.M. Santori Library – Teen Program Room Join us to make a 'Best of Aurora' guide...created by and for teens! Share your favorite places to go and things to do and learn about others. Volunteer credit available. Grades 6 - 12.
ADULTS
BUTTON MAKING
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 AT 3:30 P.M. Santori Library – Teen Program Room Come design and make your own 1.25" or 3" buttons! All materials will be provided. Grades 6 - 12.
TRY VIRTUAL REALITY!
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 AT 4 P.M. Santori Library – Teen Program Room MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 AT 4 P.M. West Branch – Meeting Room Join us and play virtual reality (VR) games and apps, including Fruit Ninja, Somewhere, Beat Saber, and more. No experience necessary.
MEDITATION FOR TEENS DEALING WITH STRESS*
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 AT 6:30 P.M. Virtual via Zoom There are many benefits that come from meditation on a physical, emotional and spiritual level. During this virtual workshop with meditator Arvind Naik you will learn and try a simple time-tested technique.
RECORD PAINTING FOR TEENS*
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 AT 4 P.M. West Branch – Meeting Room Join us as we re-purpose vinyl records into works of art! All materials will be provided, and all skill levels are welcome. Grades 6 - 12.
Read trusted product reviews for free with your APLD library card. Available at aurorapubliclibrary.org/databases-and-research
10 WARNING SIGNS OF ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE*
THURSDAY, AUGUST 25 AT 6:30 P.M. Santori Library – 125/126 & Virtual via Facebook Live This educational program will help you recognize common signs of Alzheimer's disease in yourself and others and explore how to move forward, including how to talk to your doctor.
HOMEBUYER EDUCATION SEMINAR*
THURSDAY, AUGUST 4 AT 6 P.M. Santori Library – 125/126 & Virtual via Facebook Live Interested in buying a house? Join us to learn more about the home buying process, down payment assistance, types of mortgages, and other homebuyer resources.
COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE
SATURDAY, AUGUST 6 AT 10 A.M. West Branch – Parking Lot Eola Road Branch – Large Meeting Room The Versiti Blood Center will be holding blood drives at the library, and donated blood will benefit area hospitals. Can you help? Appointments are appreciated, walk-ins will be welcome. All donors must show a photo ID prior to donating.
AN EVENING WITH AUTHOR MICHAEL LEALI*
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 AT 7 P.M. Eola Road Branch - Large Meeting Room & Virtual via Facebook Live Michael Leali will talk about his new children's book, The Civil War of Amos Abernathy! Q&A, book sales, and author signing following the talk.
AN EVENING WITH MARLEE MATLIN*
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 AT 7 P.M. Virtual via Zoom and YouTube Join us for a virtual discussion with Academy-Award winning actress, author, and activist Marlee Matlin!
STROLLER FITNESS*
Thursday, August 18 at 9:30 A.M. Eola Road Branch - Large Meeting Room This workout is brought to us by FIT4MOM Oswego and is comprised of strength training, cardio, and core restoration, all while entertaining our little ones with songs, activities, and fun!
WRITE A LETTER TO AN INCARCERATED PERSON
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17 AT 6 P.M. Santori Library – 125/126 Receiving letters can be a form of harm reduction for incarcerated people. Join us to write letters to someone in prison and APLD will mail your finished letters. All materials and snacks will be provided.
GETTING TO KNOW THE AURORA FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT CENTER*
THURSDAY, AUGUST 18 AT 6 P.M. Santori Library – 125 & Virtual via Facebook Live Want to control your debt or improve your credit score? Need help managing your personal finances? Learn more about the Aurora Financial Empowerment Center and how you can benefit from their services.
2 *Registration required/Registro requerido
AUTHOR VISIT: DENNIS AVELAR*
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 AT 6 P.M. Santori Library – 125/126 & Virtual via Facebook Live Local author Dennis Avelar will share a special presentation about his latest book “The Blue Q: The World As I See It.” He will also share his inspiration and experience writing this thrilling story about the joys of life and environmental awareness.
REDISTRICTING: CAN WE DO IT BETTER?
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 AT 6 P.M. Santori Library – 125/126 & Virtual via Zoom and Facebook Live The League of Women Voters will explore how setting political boundaries impacts your life in real ways. In-person walk-ins are welcome, please register for the Zoom link.
LATEST UPDATES ON IMMIGRATION*
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 AT 6 P.M. Santori Library – 125/126 & Virtual via Facebook Live An Immigrant Legal Service Specialist from World Relief Chicagoland will present and discuss immigration and latest updates. Participants will be invited to ask questions and receive personal assistance.
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TECHNOLOGY
MACRAME FEATHER KEYCHAINS*
MONDAY, AUGUST 15 AT 6:30 P.M. Santori Library – Makerspace Learn a basic macrame knot to create a keychain to take home.
ORGANIZE YOUR MONTHLY BILLS USING MICROSOFT EXCEL*
TOO COOL FOR SCHOOL: BROTHER SCANNCUT MACHINE*
SATURDAY, AUGUST 6 AT 10 A.M. Virtual via Zoom Learn the basics of Microsoft Excel and create a spreadsheet to organize your monthly bills.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 AT 6:30 P.M. Santori Library – Makerspace Meet one of the new machines in the Makerspace, the Brother ScanNCut. We will show you how it works and how to create projects for back to school.
COMPUTER BASICS*
HOW TO USE CONSUMER REPORTS*
THURSDAYS AT 6 P.M. - AUGUST 11 & 25, SEPTEMBER 8 & 29 Santori Library – 218 A series of computer classes for beginners. Learn about the mouse, keyboard, and more in Computer Basics I on August 11; learn Microsoft Word and Excel skills in Computer Basics II on September 8; and learn about navigating the internet and how to create an email address in Computer Basics III on August 25 and September 29.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 AT 6 P.M. Virtual via Zoom & Facebook Live Consumer Reports is a tool for making smart buying decisions for different products. Join us in exploring this new digital resource!
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CREATE CUSTOMIZED PRESENTATIONS*
SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 AT 10 A.M. Virtual via Zoom Learn how to create and edit slides, insert images and clipart, and run a slideshow using Microsoft PowerPoint.
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