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WinterReadingAdventureKick-OffParties
FirstFriday,December6from5:30-7:30p.m.|SantoriLibrary-Atrium Saturday,December7from10am -12pm |EolaRoadBranch
We'recelebratingthestartofourWinterReadingAdventurewithavarietyof activities,music,treats,andmore!
Fiestasdeiniciode
laaventuradelecturadeinvierno
2:FeaturedEvents
Programasdestacados
3&4:WinterReadingAdventure
Aventuradelecturadeinvierno
5:Storytimes
HoradeCuentos
6:Programasenespañol
9:ProgramsforChildren
Programasparaniños/niñas
13:ProgramsforTeens
Programasparaadolescentes
15:ProgramsforAdults
Programasparaadultos
Primerviernes,6dediciembrede5:30-7:30p.m. BibliotecaSantori-Atrio Sábado,7dediciembrede10am -12pm |SucursalEolaRoad
¡Estaremoscelebrandoellanzamientodelalecturadeinviernoconuna variedaddeactividades,música,botanasymás!
RegístrateenlíneaoutilizalatarjetaBINGOquese encuentraenestaGuíadelprograma.Haymásregistros deBINGOdisponiblesentodaslasbibliotecas. Obtenmásinformaciónenaurorapubliclibrary.org/wra
SeedSwap
Alllibrarylocations
Saturday,January25|10a.m.-12p.m.
WhatisaSeedSwap?It'slikeapotluck,butwith seeds-greatforbothavidandaspiring gardeners Bringseedstoshareifyouhavethem, andgohomewithnewseedstotry!Master Gardenerswillbeavailabletoanswerquestions
Intercambiodesemillas
Sábado,25deenero|10a.m.-12p.m. Todaslassucursales
¿Quéesunintercambiodesemillas?Escomounacomidacompartida,pero consemillas,excelenteparalosjardinerosávidoscomoparalosaspirantes. ¡Traigasemillasparacompartirconotrosylleveacasanuevassemillaspara probar!Losmaestrosjardinerosestaránaquípararespondersuspreguntas
p g challengesinarow— vertical,horizontalor diagonal—inbasic BINGO.Bringyourlog intoanyAPLDlocation, includingthe Bookmobile,fora lprize.
Read/listen 20 minutes or more
Read a book suggested by family, a friend, or library staff
Read a new genre
Explore our Library of Things collection
Read/listen 20 minutes or more
Game night! Check out a video game
Read a book by a local author
Read a book with a season in the title
Do a random act of kindness
Complete a library feedback form
FREE SPACE
Complete a Book Match form to find your next favorite read
Check out our Graphic Novel & Manga collection
Completeyourlogby completingfive challengesinarow— vertical,horizontalor diagonal—inbasic BINGO.Bringyourlog intoanyAPLDlocation, includingthe Bookmobile,fora specialprize
Exchange books with a friend
Sign up for the library’s email list
Attend a library program or event
Visit a different library location
Explore a library exhibit
Read/listen 20 minutes or more
Movie night! Watch a movie on Hoopla
Listen to a podcast or watch a documentary
Watch a video on the library’s YouTube channel
Watch an arts & crafts class on CreativeBug
Enjoy a Brain Game or other library activity
Read/listen 20 minutes or more
Lee/escuchar 20 minutos o más
desafíosseguidos— vertical,horizontalo diagonal—enel BINGObásico.Llevatu registroacualquier ubicacióndeAPLD, ¡incluyendola BibliotecaMovíl,para ganarunpremio cial!
Lee un libro sugerido por tu familia, un amigo o el personal de la biblioteca
Lee un género nuevo
Lee un libro de un autor local
Saca un artículo de nuestra colección de la Biblioteca de Cosas
Lee/escuchar 20 minutos o más
¡Noche de juegos! Pide un videojuego
Haz un acto de amabilidad
Completa un formulario de retroalimentació n de la biblioteca
ESPACIO LIBRE
Intercambia libros con un amigo
Lee un libro que tenga una estación en el título
Completa un formulario de Book Match para encontrar tu próxima lectura favorita
Echa un vistazo a nuestra colección de Novelas Gráficas y Manga
Inscríbete en la lista de correos de la biblioteca
haciendocinco desafíosseguidos— vertical,horizontalo diagonal—enel
BINGObásico.Llevatu registroacualquier ubicacióndeAPLD, ¡incluyendola
BibliotecaMovíl,para ganarunpremio especial!
Asiste a un programa o evento en la biblioteca
Visita una sucursal de biblioteca diferente
Explora una exhibición en la biblioteca
Lee/escuchar 20 minutos o más
Disfruta de un juego de cerebro o alguna otra actividad de la biblioteca
Ten una noche de cine ¡Prueba Hoopla!
Escucha un podcast o mira un documental
Mira un video en el canal de YouTube de la biblioteca
Mira una clase de artes y manualidades en CreativeBug
Lee/escuchar 20 minutos o más
STORYTIMES HORADECUENTOS October19-December13&January4-February28 19deoctubre-13dediciembrey4deenero-28defebrero
Wednesday miércoles
WorldExplorers (Ages3-5)
Bilingual(Spanish/English) Storytime Horadecuentosbilingües (español/inglés) 7p.m.
Bilingual(Spanish/English) Storytime
Horadecuentosbilingües (español/inglés) 10am Thursday jueves
Storytimesareopentochildrenofallagesandtheircaregivers,unlessotherwisenoted. Lashorasdecuentoestándisponibleparaniñosdetodaslasedadesysuscuidadores, amenosqueseindiquelocontrario.
PROGRAMASENESPAÑOL Programasenespañolparaniñosyfamilias Horadecuentosbilingües (español/inglés)
Miércoles,4,11dediciembrey8,15, 22,29deenero|10-10:30a.m.
SucursalWest-SaladeReuniones Miércoles,4,11dediciembrey8,15, 22,29deenero|7-7:30p.m.
SucursalEolaRoad-108
Lunes,2,9dediciembrey 6,13,20,27deenero|6:30-7pm
BibliotecaSantori-139
Disfrutaremosdecuentosycanciones enespañolyeninglés ¡Tambiénhabrá tiempoparajugar!Paraniñosdetodas edadesysuscuidadores
Coposdenieve-arteconsal** Domingo,8dediciembre 2-2:45p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-139
¡Vamosacrearunadivertidaactividad dearteconsal!Edades3a6años
Celebracióndeposada
Sábado,14dediciembre|1-2p.m.
SucursalWest-SaladeReuniones Celebraestafiestatradicional mexicanaenlabibliotecaWest ¡Disfrutaremosdecuentos,un bocadilloycompartiremos unapiñata!Paraniñosde todaslasedadesy suscuidadores.
Primerviernes:Fiestade iniciodelaaventuradelectura deinvierno
Viernes,6dediciembre 5:30-7:30p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-Atrio ¡Celebreelcomienzodelalecturade invernocongalletasdechocolate caliente,unavisitadeOlafelmuñeco denieve,muralesdepegatinas,música envivodearpayoboe,ymuchomás!
¡Celebracióndel DíadelosReyesMagos! Domingo,5deenero|2-4p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-Atrio
¡VenacelebrareldíadelosReyes Magosconnosotros!Paraniñosde todaslasedadesysuscuidadores
NochedeLotería*
Martes,14deenero|6-7:30p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-125/126
¡EslahoradejugaralaLotería!Este seráunprogramadivertidoe interactivoparajugarla Loteríaconamigosy s.¡Juegapara premios! esde6años
TerceraFeriaAnualde RecursosparalaPrimera Infancia
Sábado,1defebrero 10a.m.-1p.m.
BibiotecaSantori-Atrio Enesteeventogratuito labiblioteca cone con laco inclu socia pree guar
Programasenespañolparaadultos Creacionesdemoñosfestivos*
Martes,3dediciembre|6:30-7:30p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-125/126 Úneteanosotrosaunprograma encantadoryfestivodedicadoalarte dehacermoñospararegalos. Programabilingüe(español/inglés) Mayoresde12años
Primerviernes:Fiestadeiniciode laaventuradelecturadeinvierno Viernes,6dediciembre 5:30-7:30p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-Atrio ¡Celebreelcomienzodelalecturade invernocongalletasdechocolate caliente,unavisita deOlafelmuñeco denieve,muralesde pegatinas,músicaen vivodearpayoboe, ymuchomás!
NochedeLotería*
Martes|6-7:30pm 10dediciembre-Mayoresde15años
BibliotecaSantori-305 14deenero-Paratodolafamilia
BibliotecaSantori-125/126
¡EslahoradejugaralaLotería!Este seráunprogramadivertidoy interactivoparajugarlaLoteríacon amigosyvecinos.¡Juegaparaganar premios!
AbogadosenlaBiblioteca Jueves,12dediciembrey 9deenero|6-7:30p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-125/126
Estamosproporcionandounserviciosin citapreviaparaayudarconpreguntas legales 15minutosporpersona
Jardíndelectura*
Jueves|6:30-7:30p.m. 12dediciembre-Retratodeuna mujermodernaporManuelVincent 9deenero-Elviajedeloscolibríes porSueZurita
NideJardin-140S RiverSt Unit106, Aurora,IL60506
Jardíndelecturapresentalibrosde ficciónconenfoquedeautores hispanoparlantes Reunionesel segundojuevesdelmes
Proyeccióndelapelícula:El caminodelavida
Sábado,14dediciembre 2:30-4:30pm
BibliotecaSantori125/126
Veaesteinspirador documentalycoméntelo conelcineastaylos protagonistas.
ComputaciónBásica*
Lunes,16dediciembre|6-7pm
BibliotecaSantori-218 Martes,14deenero|6-7p.m. SucursalEolaRoad-108 Aquíaprenderálashabilidades básicasparausarelratónyelteclado. Tambiénaprenderálobásicodel programaMicrosoftWord
Conceptosbásicosdelcoche: Frenosyherramientasque convieneteneramano* Martes,17dediciembre 6:30-7:45pm
BibliotecaSantori-125/126
EduardoTorresdeTorresMobile Diagnostics,nosbrindaráconsejos sobreelmantenimiento básicodelautomóvil, comoherramientas, frenosyotrascuestiones
Aprendeinglés Inglésparaprincipiantes* Lunes&miércolesendiciembre 9a.m.-12p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-305 Martesyjuevesendiciembrey enero|9a.m.-12p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-224 ¿Empiezasaaprenderinglés? Regístrateparaunaclasesemanal gratisconWorldRelief Nohay clasesdel23dediciembreal6de enero Pararegistrarteymás información,comunícatecon WorldReliefal630-888-0023
Inglésenlabiblioteca
Jueves,5,19dediciembrey2,16 deenero|6:30-7:30p.m.
SucursalEolaRoad-108 5dic -Saladelecturatranquila Jueves,5,12,19dediciembrey9, 16,23,30deenero|6:30-7:30p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-224 ¡Mejoratuinglésconversacional!en unaclasesemanalrelajada!
GrupodeConversaciónen Inglés*
Sábado,7,14dediciembrey4,11, 18,25deenero 10:30a.m.-12p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-332yvirtual porZoom ¡Únaseaestudiantesdeinglésde nivelintermedioenunaconversación enpersonaoenZoom!
Inglésintermedio*
Lunesymiércolesdel6al29de enero|9am -12pm
BibliotecaSantori-305
¿Quieresmejorartuinglés?
Regístrateparaunaclasesemanal gratisconWorldRelief Para registrarteymásinformación, comunícateconWorldReliefal 630-888-0023.
ReflexionesdeAñoNuevo: Collagedepropósitos& recuerdos*
Martes,7deenero|6-7:30p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-125/126
Embárcateenunviaje deautorreflexióncon uncollagepersonalizado paraelnuevoaño Programabilingüe (español/inglés) Mayoresde12años
PROGRAMAS EN ESPAÑOL Programasenespañolparaadultos FAFSA:¡manosalaobra! llenémoslajuntos
Martes,14deenero|6-8p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-224
ObténayudaconlaFAFSAylasolicitud alternativa Laspersonasdebencrear unaFSAIDalmenostresdíashábiles antesdeltallerparapodercomenzar acompletarlaFAFSA Laspersonas debenteneramanoinformación sobresusingresosyactivos.
Intercambiodesemillas Sábado,25deenero|10a.m.-12p.m.
Todaslassucursales
¡Semillasgratisdisponibles!Los maestrosjardinerosestaránaquípara respondersuspreguntas
Computaciónintermedia: MicrosoftWord*
Martes,21deenero|6-7p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-218
Estemesaprenderemoslosconceptos básicosdeMicrosoftWordpara escribircartas,currículumsymás.
¡Luces,cámara,acción!: Introducciónalaproducción televisiva*
Domingo,26deenero|2-4p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-224
Estetallerintroductorioestádiseñado parapersonasinteresadasenexplorar elapasionantemundodela produccióntelevisiva ¡CASSInc exploraráestostemasymáseneste tallerde2horas!
Bebidasenlabiblioteca: elsabordeMéxico*
Martes,28deenero|6-7:30p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-125/126
¿Estáslistoparadisfrutarlosvibrantes saboresdeMéxico?¡Únaseanosotros aunprogramaemocionantey educativodedicadoahacerdeliciosas bebidasrefrescosmexicanos!Atole, lattes,ponchesinalcoholymás.
FundacióndelaBibliotecaPúblicadeAurora
$25al mes
Proporcionar materiales de baja sensibilidad y espacios para los niños
Proporcionar becas Luz de Aprendizaje para una familia de Aurora $50al mes
$75al mes
Proporcionar paquetes de alfabetización a familias necesitadas de alimentos locales
$5,000 de igualación! $5,000 de igualación!
Proporcionar la formación y tecnología en nuestro nuevo Makerspace $125 al mes
$150 al mes
Proporcionar nuestro fondo de becas para que los bibliotecarios creen programas innovadoras
Atravésdeasociacionescomunitarias,donantescomotúhanayudadoa financiarnumerososproyectosyamantenernuestrosprogramasgratuitos paralosmiembrosdelacomunidad.
HacerunadonaciónhaciaunodenuestrosProyectosdeEnriquecimientonos ayudaráacrearunlugardepertenenciaenlaBibliotecaPúblicadeAurora.
La Fundación de la Biblioteca Pública de Aurora es una organización registrada 501c3. Todas las donaciones son deducibles de impuestos en la medida permitida por la ley Es una organización benéfica 501(c)(3) reconocida por el Servicio de Impuestos Internos
Dona de manera segura en línea aquí.
PROGRAMSFORCHILDREN Ages0-5|Edadesde0a5años ReadyforKindergartenPlaygroup
Tuesday,December3
11a.m.-12p.m.
EolaRoadBranch-108
Getkindergartenreadywiththis interactiveplaytime,broughttoyouin collaborationwithSPARKAurora Ages2-5withacaregiver
PopsicleStickSnowman*
Thursday,December5|10-11a.m.
EolaRoadBranch-108
Getintothewinterspiritbydecorating anddesigningyourveryown snowmanface Ages3+yearswitha caregiver.
FirstFriday:WinterReading AdventureKick-OffParty
Friday,December6|5:30-7:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Atrium
Celebratethestartofwinterreading withhotcocoacookies,avisitfrom Olafthesnowman,stickermurals,live harpandoboemusic,&more!
WinterReadingAdventureParty
Saturday,December7
10a.m.-12p.m.
EolaRoadBranch
Enjoychocolateicecubes,livemusic, visitfromtheBookmobileandRoryth Fox,stickermurals,andmore!Be amongthefirsttostartyourWinter ReadingAdventure
SnowflakeSaltArt**
Sunday,December8|2-2:45p.m.
SantoriLibrary-139
Let'screateafunartactivity usingsalt!Ages3-6
FunforAll:BoardGames
Mondays,December9&January13 6-8p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Allagesareinvitedtocomeplaythe boardgameswehaveavailable and/orbringafavoriteboardgame andteachothershowtoplay!Walk-ins welcome.
StorytimeatSociety57
Tuesdays,December10&January14 10-10:30a.m.
Society57-100S RiverSt,Aurora,IL 60506
JoinusforaspecialStorytimeatlocally runcoffeeshop,Society57 We'llread stories,singsongs,fingerplays,and more!Forchildrenofallagesandtheir caregivers
PreschoolPicassos
Tuesdays,December10&January14 10:30-11:15a.m.
SantoriLibrary-139
Preschoolersandtheir caregiverswillexplore open-endedartactivities thatwillinspirecreativity andsensoryexploration Ages3-5withacaregiver.
ChessClub
Tuesdays,December10&January14 6:30-8p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom Dropin,learn,play,andhavefun developingstrategieswithBradSmith, retiredteacherandchessexpert.Chess Clubwelcomesnewbies,novicesand chessmasters Walk-inswelcome!
PosadaCelebration
Saturday,December14|1-2p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom CelebratethistraditionalMexican holidayattheWestBranch Library We'llenjoystories, foodandshareapiñata! Forchildrenofallagesand theircaregivers
MovieShowing:ThePolarExpress(2004,RatedPG)
Monday,December16|5-7:45pm WestBranch-MeetingRoom Dropinforamovie,andwe'llservehot cocoa!Allagesarewelcome,children 8andyoungermustbeaccompanied byanadultcaregiver
AdaptivePlayTime
Friday,December20|1-2:30p.m. SantoriLibrary-139
TheDuPageChildren'sMuseumwill provideanaccessible,inclusive environmentthatwillinclude environmentmodifications Ages0-11 withacaregiver.
NoonLionsClubFreeVision Screening
Saturdays,December21 &January18|9:30-11:30a.m. SantoriLibrary-139
AuroraNoonLionsClubprovidesfree visionscreeningforchildren Primarily aimedat6monthsto6yearsold althoughusefuluptoage16
PROGRAMSFORCHILDREN Ages0-5|Edadesde0a5años IceFairyStorytime
Saturday,December21|10:30-11a.m.
EolaRoadBranchChildren'sDepartment
TheIceFairywillvisitourlibraryforthis magicalwinterstorytime!We'llread stories,singsongs,andstaytotake photoswiththeIceFairy Forchildrenof allagesandtheircaregivers
MarkHayward'sFamily ComedyShow**
Friday,December27|1-2:30p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126
WorldYo-YoChampion,SpinTop Champion,andjugglerMarkHayward iscomingtothelibrary!Enjoyyo-yo tricksandhumor.Forchildrenofall agesandtheircaregivers
NoonYear'sEveParty**
Monday,December30 11:30a.m.-12:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
GetanearlystartontheNewYearwith adancepartywiththebandScribble Monsterandaballoondropatnoon!
SnowmanSquishyBag**
Thursday,January2|10-10:30a.m. EolaRoadBranch-108
Actoutastoryaboutasnowmanthat meltsthencreateyourownmelted snowmansensorybag!Ages2-7with caregiver
KidsMusicConcertwithLittle MissAnn**
Thursday,January2|10-10:45a.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126
Jump,clap,sing,anddancewithLittle MissAnnatafun,energetic,and interactiveconcert.Forchildrenofall agesandtheircaregivers
MagnetPainting
Friday,January3|2-3p.m.
SantoriLibrary-139
We'llusemagnetsandmetalobjects toexploremagneticattractionand createabstractart Ages3+ Younger childrenmayneedassistancefroma caregiver
SAVETHEDATE
ThreeKingsDayCelebration!
Sunday,January5|2-4p.m. SantoriLibrary-Atrium Comeandcelebrate ThreeKingsDaywithus! Forchildrenofall agesandtheircaregivers
WinterSensoryPlay
Sunday,January12|2:30-3:15p.m. SantoriLibrary-139
We'llhave"snow"muchfunsharinga rangeofwinterthemedactivities Dress formess!Ages3-6withacaregiver
LunarNewYearStory&Craft** Thursday,January23|6-6:30p.m. EolaRoadBranch-108
Learnaboutthisimportant celebrationthroughthebookLunar NewYearbyMaryMan-Kongbefore creatingyourowndragoncraft! Ages3+withacaregiver
3rdAnnualEarlyChildhoodResourceFair
Saturday,February1|10a.m.-1p.m. SantoriLibrary-Atrium
Atthisfreeevent,thelibrarywillconnectfamilies withvaluableresourcesinthecommunity,including socialservices,preschools,anddaycares
Ages6-11|Edadesde6a11años Movie:SonictheHedgehog2(RatedPG,2022)**
Sunday,December1|2-4:05p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126
GetreadyforthethirdSonicthe Hedgehogmoviebywatchingthe secondintheseries Enjoypopcorn anddrinks!
FamilyCraftNight
Wednesdays,December4,11& January8,15,22,29|6:30-7p.m. SantoriLibrary-139
Bringthewholefamilyforcraftnightat thelibrary!Eachweekwewillfeature up-cycledmaterials Ages4+witha caregiver
OrigamiClub,Juniors
Thursday,December5|4-5p.m. SantoriLibrary-139
Origamiisaleisureactivitythat developshand-eyecoordination, sequencingskills,mathematical reasoning,memory,andpatience This monthwewillmakeholidayorigami ornaments Ages6-11
FirstFriday:WinterReading AdventureKick-OffParty
Friday,December6|5:30-7:30p.m. SantoriLibrary-Atrium
Celebratethestartofwinterreading withhotcocoacookies,avisitfrom Olafthesnowman,stickermurals,live harpandoboemusic,&more!
WinterReadingAdventureParty Saturday,December7 10a.m.-12p.m. EolaRoadBranch
Enjoychocolateicecubes,livemusic, avisitfromthe BookmobileandRory theFox,stickermurals, andmore!Beamong thefirsttostartyour WinterReadingAdventure HandBlockPrinting*
Saturday,December7|2-3pm SantoriLibrary-139
Comecreateyourownblockprinting masterpieceusingblockstencilsand fabric Ages8-11withacaregiver
PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN Ages6-11|Edadesde6a11años FunforAll:BoardGames
Mondays,December9&January13 6-8p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Allagesareinvitedtocomeplaythe boardgameswehaveavailable and/orbringafavoriteboardgame andteachothershowtoplay!Walk-ins welcome
ChessClub
Tuesdays,December10&January14
6:30-8pm
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Dropin,learn,play,andhavefun developingstrategieswithBradSmith, retiredteacherandchessexpert Chess Clubwelcomesnewbies,novicesand chessmasters Walk-inswelcome!
TheMagicofRainaTelgemeier*
Tuesday,December10|7-8pm
VirtualviaZoom
Joinusforanightwithcritically acclaimedcomicartistandbestsellingauthorRainaTelgemeier!Her graphicnovelsincludeSmile,Drama, Sisters,Ghosts,andmore Ages8+
GingerbreadHousePictureFrame**
Thursday,December12
10-10:30a.m.
EolaRoadBranch-108
Decorateyourown gingerbreadhouseframe withfoamstickers!Ages4-7
MovablePenguinCraft**
Thursday,December12|6-6:30p.m.
EolaRoadBranch-108
Let'smakeapaperpenguincraftwith moveableflippersandfeet!Ages5+ withacaregiver.
ReadingWithRover**
Thursdays,December12&January23
6:30-7:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-139
Wednesdays,December18& January15|4-5p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom Saturdays,December21&January18 2-3p.m.
EolaRoadBranch–Children’sDepartment
Havefunreadingtoourdogfriends! DogsandhandlersarefromtheFox ValleyTherapyDogClub Forchildren ofallagesandtheircaregivers
2ndAnnualWinterResourceFair*
Saturday,December14
10a.m.-12p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126&Atrium Comeenjoyour2ndAnnualWinter ResourceFair.Attendeeswillbeableto receivenewcoats(youthsizesonly, whilesupplieslast)and otherwinteraccessories suchashatsandgloves Registertoattendand receiveafreeyouthwintercoat
DIYScrappyFabric
DecoupageOrnaments
Saturday,December14|2-3p.m. SantoriLibrary-139
Createabeautifulbohoholiday ornamenttotakehome!Ages6-11with caregiver
WinterS.T.E.A.M. Sunday,December15|3-4:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
EnjoyanafternoonofwinterS.T.E.A.M. activitieswiththeWestSuburban ChicagoSectionoftheNational CouncilofNegroWomen.Ages6-11 withacaregiver
MovieShowing:ThePolar Express(2004,RatedPG)
Monday,December16|5-7:45p.m. WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Dropinforamovie,andwe'llservehot cocoa!Allagesarewelcome,children 8andyoungermustbeaccompanied byanadultcaregiver
PokémonTrainers'Club
Tuesdays,December17& January28|6-7.p.m.
EolaRoadBranchChildren'sDepartment
BringyourownPokémoncards,battle atourPokemonGogym,orbringyour Nintendodevicetoplaywithother trainers!Ages7+
WobblyMeltedSnowmanCraft**
Wednesday,December18|6-6:30p.m. EolaRoadBranch-108
Makeyourownpapermeltedsnowman craftthatmightbejustabitwobbly! Ages7+withacaregiver
Holidays|Díasfestivos PosadaCelebration
Saturday,December14|1-2p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom CelebratethistraditionalMexican holidayattheWestBranchLibrary
We'llenjoystories,foodandsharea piñata!Forchildrenofallagesand theircaregivers
ThreeKingsDayCelebration!
Sunday,January5|2-4p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Atrium
ComeandcelebrateThreeKingsDay withus!Forchildrenofallagesand theircaregivers
LunarNewYearStory&Craft**
Thursday,January23|6-6:30p.m. EolaRoadBranch-108
Learnaboutthisimportant celebrationthroughthebookLunar NewYearbyMaryMan-Kongbefore creatingyourowndragoncraft! Ages3+withacaregiver
LunarNewYear!
Wednesday,January29|4-5pm WestBranch MeetingRoom
CrochetforKids*
Thursdays,December19& January23|4-5p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom Learnandpracticethebasic techniquesofcrocheting Materialswill beprovided.Ages6-11.
PROGRAMSFORCHILDREN Ages6-11|Edadesde6a11años Homeschooling| Educaciónenelhogar HomeschoolHuddle: HolidayFestival
Friday,December13|2-3pm SantoriLibrary-125
Celebratetheholidayswithacraft, snacks,music,andfestiveactivities forthewholefamily
HomeschoolTweenBookClub
Tuesday,December17|2-3p.m.
TheStarsBeneathOurFeetby DavidBarclayMoore
Wednesday,January29|2-3p.m.
LookBothWays:ATaleToldinTen
BlocksbyJasonReynolds SantoriLibrary-224
Thisnewbookclubreadsavariety ofclassicsandaward-winningtitles andmeetsfordiscussionandfun Ages11-14
HomeschoolAward-Winning BookClub
Thursdays|2-3p.m.
December19-TheBridgeHome byPadmaVenkatraman
January23-BlackbirdGirlsby AnneBlankman SantoriLibrary-139
Discovertheenduringclassics, discusswithotherreaders,and engageinfuncomprehension activities Pickupyourcopyofthe bookonemonthbeforethe program.Readinglevel3-5grade.
HomeschoolGameClub
Friday,January10|1-2pm SantoriLibrary-139
Bringyourowngamesorplayours! Ages6-11withacaregiver.
HomeschoolHuddle: WoolFeltaFox*
Tuesday,January21|2-3p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126
FiberartistNatashaLehrer Lewiswillguideusthrough thewoolfeltingprocess withacutelittlefoxtotake home!Gradelevels1-5.
LEGO®Club
Saturdays,December21& January18|1-2p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom ComeintobuildcoolLEGOcreations LEGOswillbeprovidedbythelibrary Ages6-11
TheArtBox
Sunday,December22|2:30-3:30p.m. SantoriLibrary-139
Createsomeinterestingartprojects andshowoffyourcreativity This month,wewillmakefunholiday ornaments Ages6-11withacaregiver
MarkHayward'sFamily ComedyShow**
Friday,December27|1-2:30p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126
WorldYo-YoChampion,SpinTop Champion,andjugglerMarkHayward iscomingtothelibrary!Enjoyyo-yo tricksandhumor.Forchildrenofall agesandtheircaregivers
GettingExcitedAboutScience**
Saturday,December28|2-2:45p.m. EolaCommunityCenter-110&111 555S.EolaRd.,Aurora,IL60504
Thisaction-packedscience showfeaturesliquidnitrogen, smokebubblesandmore Lotsoffuncoupledwith soundscience.Forchildren ofallageswithacaregiver
WinterBingoandHotChocolate
Monday,December30|6:30-7:30pm SantoriLibrary-125/126
Tuesday,December31|10-11a.m. WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Getoutofthecoldandenjoysomehot chocolate,playBingo,andwinsome prizes!Forchildrenofallagesandtheir caregivers
SnowmanSquishyBag**
Thursday,January2|10-10:30a.m. EolaRoadBranch-108
Actoutastoryaboutasnowmanthat meltsthencreateyourownmelted snowmansensorybag!Ages2-7with caregiver
TheAmazingBody
Saturday,January4|11a.m.-12p.m.
Learnthefunctionsoforgans ofthebodyinasimplebut funway Thiswillhelpchildren understandhowthebody functionsandpromotegood health Ages6-11withcaregivers
DIYSnowGlobeCraft**
Thursday,January9|6-6:30p.m. EolaRoadBranch-108
Createyourownsnowglobewith paperandaplasticcup!Ages6+with acaregiver.
PajamaRama! Sunday,January19|3-4p.m.
SantoriLibrary-139
Wearyourcoolpajamasforapajama party.We'llreadabook,makeacraft andsnackoncookiesandchocolate milk Ages6-11withacaregiver SantoriLibrary-139
AllAboutScience
Monday,January20
10:30-11:30am &12:30-1:30pm SantoriLibrary-125/126
ScienceexpertsDiana&Patwillleadus infunscienceactivitieswitha "WondrousWinterWonderland"theme! Ages6-11
BrightDirections Saturday,January25|2-3p.m. SantoriLibrary-139
Thisprogramisforchildrentolearn aboutmindfulnesstechniques throughstories&crafts.Inthissession wewillreadMyBestFriend'sBangles Ages6-11withacaregiver
DogManParty**
Sunday,January26|2-3:30pm SantoriLibrary-125/126
CelebrateDogManbyDav Pilkeywithasupafunparty withcraftsandsnacks Age
Create-A-Puzzle*
Wednesday,January29|5-6pm EolaRoadBranch-108
CelebrateNationalPuzzleDayby creatingyourveryownjigsawpuzzle! Ages6-11withacaregiver
PROGRAMSFORTEENS TeenAdvisoryBoard(TAB)
Mondays,December2&January6 6-7:30p.m.
EolaRoadBranch-TeenRoom
WestBranch-MeetingRoom SantoriLibrary-224& VirtualviaZoom
TeenAdvisoryBoardisagroupof teensthathelpswithspecialprojects andplanningprograms Wemeetin personateverylocationandvirtually viaZoom PS therewillbepizza!
FirstFriday:WinterReading
AdventureKick-OffParty
Friday,December6|5:30-7:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Atrium
Celebratethestartofwinterreading withhotcocoacookies,avisitfrom Olafthesnowman,stickermurals, liveharpandoboe music,&more!
WinterReading
AdventureParty
Saturday,December7
10a.m.-12p.m.
EolaRoadBranch
Enjoychocolateicecubes,livemusic, avisitfromtheBookmobileandRory theFox,stickermurals,andmore!Be amongthefirsttostartyourWinter ReadingAdventure
Saturdays,December7&January4 1-3p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom Hangout,geekoutaboutyour favorites,watchanime,readmanga, craft,drawyourfavoritecharacters, andmore.Cosplayandwalk-insare welcome!
SpanishBasics* Saturdays,December7&January4 2-3:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-224
InterestedinlearningSpanish?This introductoryprogramwillcoverbasic introductionsandcommonsurvival phrasesinSpanish
CPR&AED AwarenessCampaign*
Saturday,December7|3-4p.m. VirtualviaZoom
Drop-InVR
Mondays,December9&January13 6-7p.m.
SantoriLibrary-224
Tuesdays,December17&January21 6-8p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Comeplayavarietyofvirtualreality (VR)gamesandapps,includingFruit Ninja,AmongUs,BeatSaber,Gorilla Tag,andmore!Noexperienceis necessary,andsnackswillbeprovided
FunforAll:BoardGames Mondays,December9&January13 6-8p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Allagesareinvitedtocomeplaythe boardgameswehave availableand/orbring afavoriteboardgame andteachothershowto play!Walk-inswelcome
ChessClub
Tuesdays,December10&January14 6:30-8p.m.
ComelearnaboutCPR,AEDuse,& hearthealth!PresentedbyHeathfor Humanity,astudentgroupfromMetea ValleyHighSchool,whohopetoreduce preventablecardiacincidentsthrough education TeenAnimeClub
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Dropin,learn,play,andhavefun developingstrategieswithBradSmith, retiredteacherandchessexpert Chess Clubwelcomesnewbies,novicesand chessmasters Walk-inswelcome!
TheMagicofRainaTelgemeier* Tuesday,December10|7-8pm VirtualviaZoom
Joinusforanightwith riticallyacclaimed omicartistandbestellingauthorRaina elgemeier!Hergraphic ovelsincludeSmile, Drama,Sisters,Ghosts, ndmore Ages8+
FundingYourFuturewithLocal Scholarships
Wednesday,December11|7-8p.m.
SantoriLibrary-224
CallingallstudentsfromtheFoxValley area!Comeexplorethecollege &tradeschoolscholarships availabletoyouandlearn howtoapply+Q&Awiththe CommunityFoundationof theFoxRiverValley
Crafting|Manualidades FestiveBowCreations*
Tuesday,December3|6-7:30pm SantoriLibrary-125/126
Joinustolearntheartofmaking delightfulandfestivegiftbows All materialswillbeprovided Bilingual program(English/Spanish),ages12+
DiscordArts&CraftsNight
Wednesday,December11|7-8p.m. VirtualviaDiscord
JoinusonourteenDiscordserverto hangout,craft,workonartprojects, shareyourcreations,findinspiration, andmore Email teens@aurorapubliclibraryorgtoask aboutjoiningthediscordserverand comingtothisandotherdiscord programs
Take&Make:MiniMasterpiece*
Wednesday,January8WednesdayJanuary15
EolaRoadBranch-ReferenceDesk Callingartistsofallskilllevels!Want tocreateyourownminiature masterpiece?Register,thenpickup yourkit(includescanvas,paint, brushes)fromtheReferenceDesk betweenJan 8-15 Ages12+
SnowGlobeCraftKit*
Monday,January13-Saturday, January18
EolaRoadBranch-ReferenceDesk Registertoreserveyourcraftkit,take ithome,andenjoymakingyourown winterysnowglobe!Pickupyourkit fromtheReferenceDeskbetween Jan 13-18
Chill&Create:TeenCraftLounge
Monday,January20|2-4p.m. SantoriLibrary-224
Drop-inandgetcreativewitha varietyofcraftsuppliesand equipmentincludingourbutton makerandvinylcutterand/orhelp withourstickermuralcelebrating MLKJr Day!Allmaterialsprovided
PROGRAMSFORTEENS APLDatAliveAurora
Fridays|4-6p.m.
December13-SnowGlobes January10-CricutCutPaperLanterns AliveCenterAurora-406W.Galena Blvd,Aurora,IL60506
ComejoinusattheAliveCenterduring theirfreeafter-schooldrop-inhours!
MovieShowing:ThePolar Express(2004,RatedPG)
Monday,December16|5-7:45p.m. WestBranch-MeetingRoom Dropinforamovie,andwe'll servehotcocoa!Allagesare welcome,children8and youngermustbeaccompanied byanadultguardian
FinancialAid:FromApplication toApproval Monday,December16|6-7:30p.m. SantoriLibrary-224
Lookingforfinancialaid?Explorethe financialaidprocess,tips,andtools withtheILStudentAssistance Commission(ISAC)andgetyourFSA ID,whichisneededtocompletethe FAFSAform
HomeschoolTweenBookClub
Tuesday,December17|2-3p.m. TheStarsBeneathOurFeetbyDavid BarclayMoore
Wednesday,January29|2-3pm LookBothWays:ATaleToldinTen BlocksbyJasonReynolds SantoriLibrary-224
Thisnewbookclubreadsavarietyof classicsandaward-winningtitlesabd meetsfordiscussionandfun Ages11-14
Cocoa&Cram
Tuesday,December17|4-8p.m. EolaRoadBranch-TeenRoom Hangout,studyforfinals,ANDenjoya sugaryboostofpipinghotcocoa!
ExperienceLittleWomen: TheMusicalatHome!*
Friday,December20at2p.m.Sunday,December22atMidnight VirtualviaYouTube
EnjoyLouisaMayAlcott'sbelovedtale offamily,self-discovery,andhope centeringonfoursistersgrowingupin 19th-centuryMassachusetts This acclaimedproductionisfromPark TheatreinLondon,2022.Thiseventis madepossiblebyIllinoisLibraries Present(ILP),astatewidecollaboration amongpubliclibrariesofferingpremier events
TeenCookieCreations
Monday,December23|2-3p.m. SantoriLibrary-224
Enjoyasweetstarttowinterbreak Comedecoratecookiesanddrink hotchocolate!Allergen informationwillbeavailable
NewYearReflections: Resolutions& MemoriesCollage*
Tuesday,January7|6-7:30p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126
Embarkonajourneyofself-reflection withapersonalizedcollageforthenew year.
FAFSAFastTrack:FillItOut Together
Tuesday,January14|6-8p.m. SantoriLibrary-224
GethelpwiththeFAFSAandthe AlternativeApplication Attendeesmust createanFSAIDatleastthreebusiness dayspriortotheworkshoptobeable tostarttheFAFSA.Individualsshould haveinformationregardingtheir incomeandassetinformationreadily available.
EndingtheSilence: StudentMentalHealth Tuesday,January21|6:30-7:30p.m. SantoriLibrary-224
Callingallcaregiversofmiddle&high schoolstudents!ThisNAMIpresentation willincludewarningsigns,statistics,how totalkwithstudentsandschoolstaff, personaltestimony,Q&A,andgiveaways
Scribes&Scribblers
WritingGroup
Mondays,December2& January6|6-8p.m.
EolaRoadBranchQuietReadingRoom
Lookingtomeetotherwritersinyour community?Wantingfeedbackona plotproblem?Needinganewprompt tojogyourcreativity?Joinourmonthly socialspaceforwriters!
RandyShilts:Aurora's TrailblazingGayJournalist Monday,December2|7-8p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126& VirtualviaZoom
LearnaboutAuroranative RandyShilts,thepreeminent LGBTQ+journalistofhis generation Hisgroundbreakingreportinghelped framethenationaldebate abouttheAIDSepidemicin the1980s&1990s.Thisevent ispresentedinpartnershipwiththe CityofAuroraLGBTQAdvisoryBoard andYellowBirdBooks
GamesforGrownups Tuesdays,December3,10,17,31& January7,14,21,28|1-3pm
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Comeplaytheboardgameswehave availableand/orbringyourfavorite boardgameandteachothershowto play!Walk-insarewelcome
PROGRAMSFORADULTS Technology|Tecnología AI:ForSocialMedia&Canva Tuesday,December3 9:30-10:30a.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
Curioushowartificialintelligence couldworkforyou?Dr JeanHess, consultantandAIimplementation expert,willexploreAIandsocial mediamarketing,withafocuson Canvaasacreativetool
ComputerBasics: MicrosoftPowerPoint*
Tuesday,December3|6-7p.m. EolaRoadBranch-108
FestiveBowCreations*
Tuesday,December3|6-7:30p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126
Joinustolearntheartofmaking delightfulandfestivegiftbows All materialswillbeprovided Bilingualprogram(English/Spanish) Ages12+
WinterCardCraft* Tuesday,December3|7-8p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Wanttospreadsomecraftycheer? CardmakerJenniferBoringwillteach youhowtomakeabeautiful,winterthemedcardfortheholidays All materialswillbeprovided
AuroraWritingWorkshopGroup Tuesdays,December3&January7 7-8:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-305
AuroraWritingWorkshopGrouphelps writersgrowtheircraftthroughpositive feedbackandreactionandaimsto helpwriterspolishtheirworkfor publicationorpersonalsatisfaction
Furoshiki:AJapanese Gift-WrappingArt* Thursday,December5|7-8p.m.
EolaRoadBranch-108
Wanttomakeyourholidaygiftsstand out?Furoshikiusesclothtowrapgiftsin specialshapes!Learnthecultural contextandtryawrappingdesignwith CollegeofDuPageProfessorShingo Satsutani
Thursday,December5|6-7p.m. WestBranch-MeetingRoom Tuesday,December10|6-7p.m. SantoriLibrary-218
Getstartedwiththebasicsof computing!Thismonth,wewill exploreMicrosoftPowerPointBasics forcreatingengaging slideshowpresentations
IntroductiontoAlexa*
Saturdays,December21& January18|2-3p.m.
EolaRoadBranch-108
LearnhowtosetupAlexa,changeits voice,getittotelljokes,create playlists,andplentyofotherfunand helpfulcommands
ComputerBasics: MicrosoftWord*
Tuesday,January7|6-7p.m. EolaRoadBranch-108
Thursday,January16|6-7p.m. WestBranch-MeetingRoom Tuesday,January28|6-7p.m.
SantoriLibrary-218
Getstartedwiththebasicsof computing!Thismonth,wewill explorethebasicsofMicrosoftWord fortypingletters,resumes,andmore
HTMLBasics*
Monday,January13 6-7p.m.
SantoriLibrary-218
We'llgooverthebasicsforcoding withHTMLandhowtomakeasimple webpagestep-by-stepinawebbasedHTMLeditor
LearnEnglish| Aprendeinglés EnglishforBeginners*
Mondays&Wednesdaysin December|9am -12pm SantoriLibrary-305 Tuesdays&Thursdaysin December&January 9am -12pm
SantoriLibrary-224
AreyoustartingtolearnEnglish? Registerforafreeweeklyclasswith WorldRelief.NoclassesDecember 23-January6 Toregisterandfor moreinformation,contactWorld Reliefat630-888-0023.
EnglishattheLibrary
Thursdays,December5,19& January2,16|6:30-7:30p.m.
EolaRoadBranch-108
Dec 5-QuietReadingRoom
Thursdays,December5,12,19& January9,16,23,30|6:30-7:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-224
ImproveyourEnglishconversation skillsinaweekly,relaxed environment!
EnglishConversationGroup*
Saturdays,December7,14& January4,11,18,25 10:30a.m.-12p.m.
SantoriLibrary-332& VirtualviaZoom
JoinEnglishlearnersatthe intermediatelevelinconversation in-personoronZoom!
IntermediateEnglish*
Mondays&Wednesdays
January6-29|9a.m.-12p.m.
SantoriLibrary-305
AreyouanintermediateEnglish learner?Registerforthisfreeweekly classwithWorldRelief Toregister andformoreinformation,contact WorldReliefat630-888-0023
PROGRAMSFORADULTS FirstFriday:WinterReading
AdventureKick-OffParty
Friday,December6|5:30-7:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Atrium
Celebratethestartofwinterreading withhotcocoacookies,avisitfrom Olafthesnowman, stickermurals,live harpandoboemusic, &more!
WinterReadingAdventureParty
Saturday,December7
10am -12pm
EolaRoadBranch
Enjoychocolateicecubes,livemusic, avisitfromtheBookmobileandRory theFox,stickermurals,andmore!Be amongthefirsttostartyourWinter ReadingAdventure
PottyTrainingPro:Support forCaregivers&Parents
Saturday,December7 10-11:30a.m.
SantoriLibrary-224
ThistrainingfromSweet PieceSolutionsoffersa personalized,easy-to-followprogram thatfollowsamodifiedthree-day methodapproachtopottytraining childrenages2andup
SpanishBasics* Saturdays,December7&January4 2-3:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-224
InterestedinlearningSpanish?This introductoryprogramwillcoverbasic introductionsandcommonsurvival phrasesinSpanish
GenealogyWalk-InAssistance
Mondays,December9&January13 1-3p.m.
SantoriLibrary-CommunityHistory Center
Wednesdays,December11& January8|1-3p.m.
WestBranch-LivingRoom
Needhelpwithyourfamilytree?Askour expertvolunteers,MaxineandDiane Liesinger,whosemanycombinedyears ofexperiencecanhelpyouwithyour familyhistory questions!
MakingHolidayEarrings* Monday,December9|6-7p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Makerspace Createapairofearringsdesignedto looklikealoveletterincelebrationof theholidays!Then,keepthemyourself orgifttoafriendorfamilymember
FunforAll:BoardGames
Mondays,December9&January13
6-8p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Allagesareinvitedtocomeplaythe boardgameswehaveavailable and/orbringafavoriteboardgame andteachothershowtoplay!Walk-ins welcome.
PreparingYourCarforCold Weather*
Tuesday,December10|6-7p.m.
EolaRoadBranch-108& VirtualviaZoom
'Tistheseasonforcold,snowy,&icy streets-Getyourvehiclereadyfor winter!EduardoTorreswillsharestepby-stepguidanceonessentialcar maintenance,safetytips,anddriving withconfidence
ChessClub
Tuesdays,December10&January14
6:30-8p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Dropin,learn,play,andhavefun developingstrategieswithBradSmith, retiredteacherandchessexpert Chess Clubwelcomesnewbies,novicesand chessmasters Walk-inswelcome!
ParanormalDiscussionGroup
Wednesdays,December11& January8|6-7:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
Joinenthusiastswellversedin paranormalandmetaphysicaltopics whoenjoymeaningfuldiscussion. Occasionalguestspeakersare welcome
PROGRAMSFORADULTS AuroraBusinessUnited Fridays,December13&January10 7:30-10a.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
AuroraBusinessUnited(1000+ members)islikelythelargest networkinggroupinthewestern suburbs Businessowners,employees, entrepreneurs,non-profits,arts, government&othersarewelcome
TheArtofKolam*
Saturday,December14
2-3p.m.
EolaRoadBranch-108 Kolamisanartform fromSouthernIndia thatisthoughttobring prosperitytohomes.Inspiredby traditionalpatterns,we'lldrawon planksandpaintthemwithbright colors.Allmaterialsprovided.
FundingYourFuturewithLocal Scholarships Wednesday,December11|7-8pm
SantoriLibrary-224
CallingallstudentsfromtheFoxValley area!Comeexplorethecollege &tradeschoolscholarships availabletoyouandlearn howtoapply+Q&Awiththe CommunityFoundationof theFoxRiverValley
BingoforAdults* Thursdays,December12& January9|10-11am
SantoriLibrary-125/126
JoinusforBingofunduringthissocial hourforadultstoconversate,enjoy lightrefreshments,andplayBingo We’llhavebooks,candy,andother smallprizes
LawyersintheLibrary
Thursdays,December12&January9 6-7:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
Havealegalquestion?Comeforafree, 15minute,walk-inconsultation!
TaiChi&Qigong*
Thursdays,December12& January9|7-8p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
TaiChi&Qigongare practicedtomaintainyour health,healyourbody,calm yourmind,&reconnectwithyour spirit.PresentedbycertifiedTai Chi&QigonginstuctorZuzana ofHummingbirdQigong
FilmScreening: TheJourneyofLife
Saturday,December14 2:30-4:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
Viewthisinspiringdocumentaryby ChabeloPadillaandthenenjoya paneldiscussionwiththefilmmaker andcast FilmisinSpanishwithEnglish subtitles.
MovieShowing:ThePolar Express(2004,RatedPG)
Monday,December16|5-7:45p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom Dropinforamovie,andwe'll servehotcocoa!Allagesare welcome,children8and youngermustbe accompaniedbyanadultcaregiver
LooseEndsHandcraftGroup
Mondays,December16&January20 6:30-8:30p.m.
EolaRoadBranchQuietReadingRoom
Callingallknitters,crocheters, embroiderers,needleworkers,and otherfansofhandcrafts!Joinusfor craftingtime&conversation
PaintingMiniWoodenSleds*
Tuesday,December17|6-7p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Makerspace
Let'sgetcreativeandpaintunique, mini,woodensleds!Beinspiredbythe holidaysorpaintfromyour imagination,thenkeepitorgiftittoa lovedone Allmaterialswillbe provided
PROGRAMSFORADULTS BookDiscussions|Discusióndelibros WhatWe'reReading Wednesdays*
Wednesdays,December4& January8|8-9p.m. VirtualviaZoom
Readinganythinggoodlately?Joinour virtualbookclubviaZoom!We'lltake turnssharingthegreatbooksthatwe havebeenreading Registerforyour Zoommeetinglink
GriotAfrican-AmericanBook Discussion* Tuesdays|6:30-7:30p.m.
December17-TheNeighborFavor byKristinaForest
January21-TheUnspokenby IanK.Smith
EolaRoadBranch-108& VirtualviaZoom
WereadbooksbyAfrican-American authorsandmeetinpersonand virtuallyviaZoomonthethirdTuesday ofthemonth
ExperienceLittleWomen:The MusicalatHome!*
Friday,December20at2pmSunday,December22atMidnight VirtualviaYouTube
EnjoyLouisaMayAlcott'sbelovedtale offamily,self-discovery,andhope centeringonfoursistersgrowingup in19th-centuryMassachusetts This acclaimedproductionisfromPark TheatreinLondon,2022 Thiseventis madepossiblebyIllinoisLibraries Present(ILP),astatewidecollaboration amongpubliclibrariesofferingpremier events
BreakfastBookClub
Wednesdays|10:30-11:30a.m. December18-TheMaidbyNitaProse January,29-MasteringtheArtof FrenchMurderbyColleenCambridge EolaRoadBranchQuietReadingRoom
Wereadavarietyoffictiontitles, mainlyhistoricalfiction,andmeetonce amonthforalivelydiscussionwith tastyrefreshments
HappilyEverAfterRomance BookClub Saturdays|11a.m.-12p.m. December21-10ThingsthatNever HappenedbyAlexisHall January18-Pride,Prejudice,And OtherFlavorsbySonaliDev SantoriLibrary-224& VirtualviaZoom
Wereadavarietyofromancefiction, onetropeatatime!Joinusinperson orvirtuallyviaZoom
CommunityBloodDrive
Saturday,December28
10a.m.-2:30p.m.
EolaRoadBranch-ParkingLot
TheVersitiBloodCenter'sBloodDrive BuswillbevisitingtheLibrary,and donatedbloodwillbenefitarea hospitals Canyouhelp?!Alldonors mustshowaphotoIDpriorto donating
NewYearReflections: Resolutions&Memories Collage*
Tuesday,January7|6-7:30p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126
Embarkonajourneyofself-reflection withapersonalizedcollageforthe newyear Bilingualprogram (English/Spanish).Ages12+.
Wednesdays|7-9p.m.
December18-SingHerNameby RosalynStory
January15-IWillAlwaysWriteBack byC.Alifirenka&M.Ganda McCartyMillsTaproom-140S.River St.Unit108,Aurora,IL60506
Wereadavarietyofgenresandmeet atMcCartyMillsTaproomone Wednesdayamonthtosocialize, discussbooks,andenjoylibations!
NonfictionBookDiscussion
Monday|6:30-7:30p.m.
January20-KillersoftheFlower MoonbyDavidGrann WestBranch-MeetingRoom& VirtualviaZoom
Wereadavarietyofcontemporary nonfictionandmeetinpersonand virtuallyviaZoomfordiscussion Booksn'Brew
Take&Make:Mini Masterpiece*
Wednesday,January8WednesdayJanuary15
EolaRoadBranch-ReferenceDesk Callingartistsofallskilllevels!Want tocreateyourownminiature masterpiece?Register,thenpickup yourkit(includescanvas,paint, brushes)fromtheReferenceDesk betweenJan 8-15
ChicagoPizza:Past,Present& FuturewithSteveDolinsky*
Thursday,January9|7-8p.m. VirtualviaZoom
JoinFoodGuyreporterandawardwinningchefandauthorSteveDolinsky todishaboutpizza!Hisnewestbook includesrecipes,gluten-free recommendations,pairing tips,andmore.Thiseventis madepossiblebyIllinois LibrariesPresent(ILP),a statewidecollaboration amongpubliclibraries offeringpremierevents
FAFSAFastTrack:FillItOut Together
Tuesday,January14|6-8p.m. SantoriLibrary-224
GethelpwiththeFAFSAandthe AlternativeApplication Attendeesmust createanFSAIDatleastthreebusiness dayspriortotheworkshoptobeable tostarttheFAFSA Individualsshould haveinformationregardingtheir incomeandassetinformationreadily available Bilingual(English/Spanish) program
UnlockingGrants:ABeginner's GuidetoGrantWatch*
Wednesday,January15|6-7p.m. SantoriLibrary-224& VirtualviaZoom
Joinusforacomprehensivecourse designedtoempowersmallbusiness owners,nonprofitprofessionals,and grantwriterswiththetoolsto effectivelynavigateAPLD'snew database:GrantWatch.
TheElectricVehicle(EV) Buyer'sHandbook Thursday,January16|6:30-7:30p.m. VirtualviaZoom
Curiousaboutelectric vehicles?TheCitizens UtilityBoard(CUB)will discussEVtechnology, carbonemissions, sustainableenergy practices,infrastructure,cost comparisons,incentives,andmore
PROGRAMSFORADULTS EndingtheSilence: StudentMentalHealth Tuesday,January21|6:30-7:30p.m. SantoriLibrary-224
Callingallcaregiversofmiddle&high schoolstudents!ThisNAMI presentationwillincludewarningsigns, statistics,howtotalkwithstudentsand schoolstaff,personaltestimony,Q&A, andgiveaways
Weather&StormChasing101 Wednesday,January22|6-7pm SantoriLibrary-125/126
Learnaboutextremeweather, includinghowtoprepareforsevere storms,localclimatology,andweather forecasting,hearstoriesfromandask questionsofveteranstormchasers, andmorewiththeStormScience team
LoveandLaughswith MichelleButeau* Thursday,January23|7-8p.m. VirtualviaZoom
Joinusfora conversationwith comedian,actress, cohostofthepodcast Adulting,andauthorof SurvivaloftheThickest, MichelleButeau!This eventismadepossible byIllinoisLibraries Present(ILP),astatewide collaborationamongpubliclibraries offeringpremierevents
SeedSwap Saturday,January25|10a.m.-12p.m. Alllibrarylocations
Callingallavidandaspiring gardeners!Bringseedstoshareifyou havethem,andgohomewithnew seedstotry!MasterGardenerswillbe availabletoanswerquestions.
DIYSnowflakeCoasters* Tuesday,January28 10:30a.m.-12p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
Comegetcreativeanddecorateyour ownsetof4coasterswithsnowflake designs!Wewillusestencils,acrylic paint,woodencoasters,andacrylic sealer Allmaterialswillbeprovided
A-TownPoetics*
Tuesday,January28|6:30-7:30p.m. WestBranch-MeetingRoom& VirtualviaZoom
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