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Hunt on the Island: Live Music & More!
Saturday, April 1: 1 - 3 p m
Santori Library
Join us for live music from Little Miss Ann, a bunny scavenger hunt, and artwork by local students!
Infant Massage Class *
Wednesdays, April 5, 12, 19: 11 a m - 12 p m
West Branch - Meeting Room
Join Certified Infant Massage Instructor, Michelle Frieders, and learn the benefits of massage for babies! In partnership with District 129 Parents as Teachers Ages 0 - 8 Months
Play & Stay!
Saturday, April 8: 10 - 10:30 a.m.
Eola Road Branch - Children's Program Room
Bring your baby to the library to play and get to know some other local parents and caregivers. We'll provide lots of fun toys, discussion topics, and refreshments! Ages 0 - 24 months
Recycled Wind Chimes **
Tuesday, April 11: 4 - 4:45 p.m.
Santori Library - Hurrell Storytime Room
Use a variety of recycled items to make your own outdoor wind chime
Wednesday Addams Art **
Tuesday, April 11: 6 - 6:45 p m
Eola Road Branch - Children's Program Room
If you love Wednesday as much as we do, join us to make some fun art using a variety of materials! Grades 3-5
Money Fun Day **
Saturday, April 15: 11 - 11:45 a.m.
Santori Library - Hurrell Storytime Room
Kids are invited to a fun & educational event to celebrate Money Smart Week®! There will be a group read, activities to understand currency, & a piggy bank art project. Ages 5 - 10.
Saturday Family Movie! - Disney's Strange World, Rated PG
Saturday, April 15: 2 - 3:45 p m
Eola Road Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join us for a fun family movie! We'll provide snacks and drinks or bring your own.
Straw Rockets **
Wednesday, April 19: 6 - 6:30 p m
Eola Road Branch - Children's Program Room
5-4-3-2-1, blast off! Come make your own straw rocket and send your design flying! Grades 2-6.
Tiny Picassos **
Saturday, April 22: 1:30 - 2:30 p m
Santori Library - Hurrell Storytime Room
Come explore and make your own art with us! Each session will have a different, but fun art form! To kick us off: PLAY-DOH! Ages 3-7.
Earth Day Crafts!
Saturday, April 22: Eola Road Branch
10 - 10:45 a m - Ages 2-5 Children's Program Room
2 - 3 p.m. - Ages 6-11 Large Meeting Room
SPARK Playgroup
Wednesday, April 12: 11 a m - 12 p m
Eola Road Branch - Children's Program Room
Get kindergarten ready with this interactive playtime, brought to you in collaboration with SPARK Aurora. Ages 3-5.
Unicorn Craft **
Thursday, April 13: 6 - 6:30 p.m.
Eola Road Branch - Children's Program Room
Did you know April 9 is National Unicorn Day? Join us for a late celebration where we will make a fun unicorn craft! Grades 2-6.
Join us for some interesting art projects with recycled materials and show off your creativity and environmental awareness
Wired for Wind **
Monday, April 24: 4:30 - 5:15 p m
Eola Road Branch - Large Meeting Room
This University of IL Extension program focuses on wind energy, ties in with weather changes, and is a great topic to think through renewable energy and thinking like an engineer Ages 8-12
Meet the 2024 Caudill Nominees
Thursday, April 27: 3 p.m. Part 1: First 10 Titles
Friday, April 28: 3 p.m. Part 2: Last 10 Titles
Pin Screens
Thursday, April 13 - Sunday, April 16
West Branch
It sure is fun to see your hand or even your foot in a pin screen AND learn about positive and negative space! All ages are invited to enjoy this fun exhibit from the DuPage Children’s Museum.
Early Readers Book Club **
Saturday, April 15: 10 - 10:45 a m Elephant and Piggie
Eola Road Branch - Children's Program Room
Monday, April 24: 4 - 4:45 p.m. Fly Guy
Santori Library - Hurrell Storytime Room
Read about your favorite characters and engage in exciting activities! This program does not teach children how to read Grades K - 2
* Registration Required.
Virtual via YouTube
The Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award is an annual award given to the book voted most outstanding by Illinois students in grades 4-8. Learn about the first 10 books in 30 seconds each!
Children's Day Celebration *
Thursday, April 27: 6:30 - 8 p m
Santori Library - 125/126
Join us for a fun filled evening to celebrate Children’s Day! Please register each child. Bilingual program.
Self Defense for Youth *
Saturday, April 29: 1 - 2 p m
Santori Library - 125/126
We are excited to team up wit Self Defense. Program topics include stranger dang ess, consent, grooming, basic striking and more! Ages 7-11 years
** Ticketed program. Tickets are available at the Children's Desk 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Visit AuroraPublicLibrary.org/Events or download our app for more programs, event details, & registration.
Service Saturday: Pollinator-Friendly Seed Bombs
Saturday, April 1: 3 - 4:30 p m Santori Library - 224
Saturday, April 8: 3 - 4:30 p.m. Eola Road Branch - Eola Large Meeting Room
Saturday, April 22: 1 - 2:30 p.m. West Branch - Meeting Room
We're making seed bombs using a dirt matrix and pollinator-friendly flower seeds Take them home to scatter and/or give them away to make help make Aurora a nicer place for our pollinator buddies!
Music for All - Ensemble Performance
Sunday, April 2: 2 - 2:30 p m
Eola Road Branch - Small Meeting Room
Take a music break at the library today! Music for All is a chamber strings ensemble comprised of students from Metea Valley High School, featuring violins, viola, and cello
West Branch Teen Hangout
Tuesdays, April 4, 11, 18, 25: 3:45 - 5:30 p.m.
West Branch - Living Room
Come hang out in the West Branch Teen Area- play games craft, and more! Snacks will be served.
Custom Bookbinding
Tuesday, April 4: 6 - 7 p m
Santori Library - 224
Join us to learn how to sew a bookbinding! We will be making our own custom notebooks, and all materials will be provided.
Wednesday, April 5: 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Eola Road Branch - Large Meeting Room
Not a fan of fish? No problem! Join us to make sushi rolls made out of sweet candy for a delicious treat No experience required, and all ingredients will be provided.
rst Friday: Poetry Fest & Open Mic
iday, April 7: 6 - 8 p m
ntori Library - Atrium
joy a special performance by the A-Town Poetics and ep up to our open mic. We'll also have poetry-related tivities, crafts, and more for all ages
West Branch Teen Anime Club
Monday, April 10: 5 - 6:30 p.m.
West Branch - Meeting Room
Hang out, watch anime, read manga, talk about your favorites, crafts, and draw your favorite characters. Cosplay and walk-ins are always welcome!
Drop-In VR
Monday, April 10: 5 - 6 p m
Santori Library - 224
Wednesday, April 26: 7 - 8 p.m.
Eola Road Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join us to play a variety of virtual reality (VR) games and apps, including Fruit Ninja, Somewhere, Beat Saber, and more! No prior experience is necessary, and snacks will be provided.
TEENS
Notebook Collage Craft
Wednesday, April 12: 7 - 8 p m
Eola Road Branch - Large Meeting Room
Decorate a notebook with cool pictures to make it uniquely YOU! We'll upcycle discarded magazines, books, manga, and comics and snazz them up with ribbon, glitter glue, and/or more
APLD at Alive Aurora
Friday, April 14: 4 - 6 p.m.
Alive Center Aurora - 78 S. Lasalle St.
Come join us at the Alive center during their free after school drop-in hours! This month, we will be bringing our Virtual Reality Quest 2 headsets for a Fruit Ninja showdown.
APLD Plays Twitch - We're Playing: Mario Kart 8 on Switch
Monday, April 17: 6 - 7 p.m.
Virtual via Twitch
Tune in and watch us play video games on our Twitch channel! Mario Kart 8 is a kart racing video game where players control characters from the Mario universe to race in go-karts around a course. This game is rated E for everyone, and our Twitch stream will be live at https://www.twitch.tv/apldplays.
Kindness Jars
Tuesday, April 18: 6 - 7 p m
Santori Library - 224
In honor of National Stress Awareness Month, join us to make jars filled with positive thoughts and messages and decorated with glow in the dark paint- so you can always find them
Teen Advisory Board (TAB) - Grades 6 to 12
Monday, April 24: 6 - 7 p.m.
West Branch - Meeting Room
Eola Road Branch - Small Meeting Room
Santori Library - 224 and Virtual via Zoom
Teen Advisory Board is a group of teens that helps with special projects and planning programs They work hard to make the library a better place! We meet in person at every location and on Zoom Email teens@aurorapubliclibrary.org for more information on how you can get involved!
Poetry Reading - For National Poetry Month
Tuesday, April 25: 6:30 - 7:30 p m
West Branch - Living Room
Join us and read a poem for an audience! Or just come to listen and enjoy.
Careers in Books - National Library Week Event
Tuesday, April 25: 7 - 8 p m
Eola Road Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join Sourcebooks, one of the most innovative book publishers in the country, for a program about multiple pathways to working in the book industry
Candy Sushi **
Registration Required. ** Ticketed program. Tickets are available at the Children's Desk 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Visit AuroraPublicLibrary.org/Events or download our app for more programs, event details, & registration.
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Working with a Resume Template *
Saturday, April 1: 2 - 3 p m
Santori Library - 218
Learn how resume templates can help create quick and professional-looking documents that focus on achievements and professional highlights.
Music for All - Ensemble Performance
Sunday, April 2: 2 - 2:30 p m
Eola Road Branch - Small Meeting Room
Take a music break at the library today! Music for All is a chamber strings ensemble comprised of students from Metea Valley High School, featuring violins, viola, and cello
Tackling a Big Decluttering Project *
Monday, April 3: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Eola Road Branch - Small Meeting Room & Virtual via Zoom
Are you finally ready to clean out your garage, basement, or attic? Certified professional organizer Colleen Klimczak will help you get started and avoid common pitfalls
Simple Spring Meals with Chef Susan Maddox *
Tuesday, April 4: 7 - 8:30 p m
West Branch - Meeting Room
Chef Susan Maddox will demonstrate how to make Spring Vegetable Minestrone, Honey-Mustard Baked Salmon, and Key Lime Pound Cake with Strawberry Essence. Samples will be provided!
Danny Trejo Talks Tacos, Hollywood, and Redemption *
Tuesday, April 4: 7 - 8 p m
Virtual via Zoom & YouTube
Join us for an evening with actor/author/restaurateur Danny Trejo, who has developed a prolific career in the entertainment industry with a hard-earned and atypical road to success
First Friday: Poetry Fest & Open Mic
Friday, April 7: 6 - 8 p.m.
Santori Library - Atrium
Enjoy a special performance by the A-Town Poetics and step up to our open mic. We'll also have poetry-related activities, crafts, and more for all ages.
Before You Call A Repair Worker *
Tuesday, April 11: 6:30 - 7:30 p m
Eola Road Branch - Large Meeting Room & Virtual via Zoom
Dan Findley, professional handyman and licensed building engineer, teaches common home repairs and preventative maintenance in a fun and hilarious way
Expunging Your Criminal Record - Kane County Expungement Clinic *
Saturday, April 15: 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Santori Library - 125/126
Learn how to clear your criminal record and work on-site with an attorney/volunteer to complete th necessary paperwork for free today!
*Registration Required.
ADULTS
The Business of Food - Part 2: Financing and Forecasting Your Food Business
Wednesday, April 19: 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Santori Library - 125/126
Thinking about starting a food business but not sure where to start? Come to this 3-part worksho and hear from experts in the food industry and business owners Missed part 1? No problem!
Get Growing, Aurora
Invite Nature into Your Yard!
Saturday, April 22: 10 - 11 a m
Santori Library - 125/126 & Virtual via Zoom
Join Jim Kleinwachter in this third installment of our "Get Growing, Aurora" series Learn how to create a more eco-friendly yard with native plants, rain barrels, rain gardens, and more!
Secrets of a Puzzle Master: Conversation with Will Shortz *
Tuesday, April 25: 7 - 8 p.m.
Virtual via Zoom & YouTube
Join us for a conversation all about crossword puzzles with Will Shortz, the editor of The New York Times crossword puzzle and the world’s only academically accredited puzzle master!
Poetry Reading - For National Poetry Month
Tuesday, April 25: 6:30 - 7:30 p m
West Branch - Living Room
Join us and read a poem for an audience! Or just come to listen and enjoy.
Careers in Books - National Library Week Event
Tuesday, April 25: 7 - 8 p.m.
Eola Road Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join Sourcebooks, one of the most innovative book publishers in the country, for a program about multiple pathways to working in the book industry.
An Introduction to Prairie State Legal Services *
Wednesday, April 26: 7 - 8 p.m.
Eola Road Branch - Small Meeting Room
Learn about Prairie State Legal Services and how you could be eligible for free legal advice and representation!
Developing Skills for the Workplace: Using LinkedIn Learning
Thursday, April 27: 10 - 11 a.m.
Santori Library - 218
Learn how to take online courses at your own pace and link them to your LinkedIn profile for prospective employers.
Community Blood Drive *
Saturday, April 29: 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Eola Road Branch - Large Meeting Room
The Versiti Blood Center will be holding a blood drive at the library, and donated blood will benefit area hospitals- can you help? All donors must show a photo ID prior to donating
Visit AuroraPublicLibrary.org/Events or download our app for more programs, event details, and registration.
EN ESPAÑOL N
¿Qué es la carga pública?
sábado,1 de abril: 1 - 2 p.m.
Biblioteca Santori - 224
¿Tienes preguntas sobre qué es la carga pública y cómo puede afectar las solicitudes de inmigración? Acompaña a World Relief en esta importante sesión informativa.
La Diabetes y la Comunidad Latina miércoles, 5 de abril: 7 - 8 p.m.
Biblioteca Santori - 125/126
El Departamento de Salud Pública de Illinois con Solidaridad de DuPage presenta un taller que explora maneras en que podemos combatir la diabetes en la comunidad Latina.
Día Mundial de Concienciación sobre el Autismo * jueves, 6 de abril: 7 - 8 p.m.
Biblioteca Santori - 125/126
Acompáñanos a una plática educativa acerca del autismo por parte de la autora local y mamá de 2 niños con autismo, Ana Vera.
Cosecha tus Propios Alimentos * sábado, 8 de abril: 10 - 11 a.m.
Biblioteca Santori - 125 Te invitamos a esta plática de jardinería por parte del maestro Silverio Perez un experto en cosechar tus propios alimentos. Registro requerido, tendremos semillas gratis para los participantes.
Como Trabajar con una Plantilla de Currículum * sábado, 8 de abril: 2 - 3 p m
Biblioteca Santori - 218
Los formatos de currículum ayudan a crear documentos rápidos y profesionales para permitir centrarse en los logros y los aspectos profesionales más destacados.
Computación Básica *
miércoles, 12 de abril: 6 - 7 p.m.
Biblioteca Santori - 218
Aquí aprenderá las habilidades básicas para usar el ratón y el teclado. También aprenderá lo básico del programa Microsoft Word.
Abogados en la Biblioteca jueves, 13 de abril: 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Biblioteca Santori Library - 125/126
Estamos proporcionando un servicio sin cita previa para ayudar con preguntas legales. 15 minutos por persona.
Inglés en la Biblioteca jueves,13, 20, y 27 de abril: 7 - 8 p.m.
Biblioteca Santori - 244
¡Practica y mejora tu inglés conversacional en una clase semanal relajada!
Consejos y trucos para usar Firefox y Google Chrome * miércoles,19 de abril: 6 - 7 p.m.
Biblioteca Santori - 218 Aprende como utilizar dos de los navegadores más populares del mundo. Enseñaremos trucos y consejos que nunca sabias que existían.
Asesoría para Compra de Casa *
jueves, 20 de abril: 7 - 8 p.m.
Biblioteca Santori Library - 125
¿Cansado de pagar renta y quieres comprar tu propia casa? Ven a esta plática donde expertos en préstamos hipotecarios hablarán de como comprar casa con ITIN, DACA, Crédito Bajo y Seguro Regular.
Computación Intermedia *
miércoles, 26 de abril: 6 - 7 p.m.
Biblioteca Santori Library - 218
Aprenderá cómo encontrar sitios de Internet e información con buscadores como Google, y practicaremos con otros programas de computación para mejorar sus habilidades.
Celebración del día de los niños *
jueves, 27 de abril: 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Biblioteca Santori - 125/126
¡Acompáñanos una tarde llena de diversión para celebrar el Día de los Niños! Favor de registrar cada niño. Programa bilingüe.
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