Young Authors Short Story Contest Grades 3 - 8 Tuesday (11/1) - Wednesday (11/30) Aspiring young writers are invited to submit short stories to be judged by a panel of APLD librarians for creativity, style, and voice. Holiday Treats with Teen Chef Owen* Saturday (11/5) 10 a.m. Virtual via Zoom Teen Chef Owen will demonstrate how to make a delicious holiday treat for your special celebrations. Mini-Golf in the Library Tuesday (11/8) 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Santori Library Come in for a round of mini-golf! Holes will be located on all 3 floors. Check out a club and ball at the Kiwanis Children's Center and enjoy! Wonder Clubs* Grades PreK - 5 Tuesday (11/8) 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. Santori Library – 125/126 Join us for Wonder Clubs! In partnership with DuPage Children's Museum and SciTech, Wonder Clubs empower children to explore their curiosity and foster a sense of wonder. Homeschool Huddle - Ballooning: Then and Now Grades 1 - 8 Tuesday (11/8) 2 p.m. Santori Library - Storytime Room A fun enrichment hour for homeschoolers. Includes interactive learning, hands-on activities, crafts, games, and more. Skype a Scientist: Dinosaur Edition!* Wednesday (11/9) 6 p.m. Eola Road Branch - Large Meeting Room & Virtual via Zoom Join us for an all-ages virtual presentation and Q&A with Dr. Ian N. Cost to learn all about dinosaurs! Fox Valley Reading Council Family Reading Day Saturday (11/12) 10 a.m. Santori Library – 125/126 Join us for storytime fun as stories from celebrated Illinois authors are shared. The Fox Valley Reading Council will share goodie bags and other prizes.
CHILDREN ENCANTO! Movie and a Craft Ages 5 - 12 Saturday (11/12) 1 p.m. West Branch - Meeting Room Come enjoy the movie Encanto and a fun craft. Family Dinner Book Club* Sunday (11/13) 3 p.m. Santori Library - Storytime Room Gather with your children to share a snack, a book, and an activity all centered around a common theme. We encourage families to bring non-perishable foods to donate to the Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry and the Aurora Interfaith Food Pantry. Express Yourself: Shrinking Art Grades 3 - 5 Tuesday (11/15) 6:30 p.m. Santori Library - Storytime Room Draw a masterpiece and watch it shrink! Shrunken art will be used to decorate magnets, keychains, and more. Rock Painting Ages 6 - 11 Wednesday (11/16) 4 p.m. West Branch - Meeting Room Express your creativity by painting a rock- then keep, share, or hide it! All materials will be provided. Family Tree Storytime & Craft Ages 3 & Up Friday (11/18) 10 a.m. Santori Library - Storytime Room Celebrate family history with a family-themed storytime and craft. We Dig Dinosaurs! Ages 7 - 12 Saturday (11/19) 1 p.m. & 2:30 p.m. Santori Library - 125/126 What are the biggest, smartest, weirdest, and coolest dinosaurs ever?? Join us for an exciting presentation and dino-riffic activities including a fossil dig, dino-bowling, bone craft, & more! This is a ticketed event. Tickets available 30 min prior to program. Pretend & Play!* Ages 2 - 5 Monday (11/21) 10 a.m. Santori Library - Storytime Room Let's pretend to play Grocery Store! Games, crafts, and other activities included.
*Registration Required. Visit AuroraPublicLibrary.org/Events or download our app for more programs, event details, and registration.
TEENS6 - 12 GRADES
Young Authors Short Story Contest Grades 3 - 8 Tuesday (11/1) - Wednesday (11/30) Aspiring young writers are invited to submit short stories to be judged by a panel of APLD's librarians for creativity, style, and voice.
Skype a Scientist: Dinosaur Edition!* Wednesday (11/9) 6 p.m. Eola Road Branch - Large Meeting Room & Virtual via Zoom Join us for an all-ages, virtual presentation and Q&A with Dr. Ian N. Cost to learn all about dinosaurs!
Creative Writing Workshop Tuesday (11/1) 7 p.m. Santori Library - 224 Turn dreams into reality with this writing workshop presented by Dream Scribers.
FAFSA Workshop Tuesday (11/15) 6 p.m. Santori Library - 224 Need help completing the FAFSA or Alternative Application for financial aid? We can help! Please create a Federal Student Aid account in advance and bring relevant financial information.
Managing College Costs* Wednesday (11/2) 6 p.m. Eola Road Branch - Large Meeting Room Students and caregivers will learn how to select a college, obtain financial aid, determine value, budget, manage money, and other common concerns.
Sharing Hope: Mental Health in the Black Community* Tuesdays (11/15) & (11/22) 6 p.m. Santori Library - 244 Join us for discussion and a presentation by the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
Understanding the Financial Aid Process Thursday (11/3) 6 p.m. Santori Library - 224 Learn about how financial aid works, how to apply for it, student eligibility, and how it can be used to help pay for college.
Virtual Reality for Teens: Fruit Ninja Face-Off! Wednesday (11/16) 7 p.m. Eola Road Branch - Large Meeting Room Test your skills to decide who is the ULTIMATE FRUIT NINJA!
Holiday Treats with Teen Chef Owen* Saturday (11/5) 10 a.m. Virtual via Zoom Teen Chef Owen will demonstrate how to make a delicious holiday treat for your special celebrations.
Record Painting* Tuesday (11/22) 4 p.m. Santori Library - 224 Join us as we upcycle vinyl records into works of art! All skill levels are welcome, and all materials will be provided.
Air Dry Clay Sculptures Monday (11/7) 3:30 p.m. West Branch – Meeting Room Join us to make clay sculptures out of air dry clay! All skills levels welcome, and all materials will be provided. Homeschool Huddle - Ballooning: Then and Now Grades 1 - 8 Tuesday (11/8) 2 p.m. Santori Library - Storytime Room A fun enrichment hour for homeschoolers. Includes interactive learning, hands-on activities, crafts, games, and more.
FIRST FRIDAY
Día de los Muertos & Ofrendas Celebration Friday (11/4) 6 p.m. Santori Library - Atrium Enjoy freshly baked Pan de Muerto, live music, and dancing. Check out the ofrenda competition and fashion show. Make tissue paper marigolds, have your face painted, & more!
*Registration Required. Visit AuroraPublicLibrary.org/Events or download our app for more programs, event details, and registration.
Thanksgiving Cuisine 101* Tuesday (11/1) 6:30 p.m. West Branch - Meeting Room Watch Chef Susan Maddox demonstrate preparing a turkey and side dishes for a fantastic Thanksgiving dinner... and sample the results! Foster Care Info Forum Wednesday (11/2) 6 p.m. Santori Library - 125/126 Are you considering opening your home to foster children? join us to learn about fostering with support group Called to Care. Children are welcome- activities will be provided. Managing College Costs* Wednesday (11/2) 6 p.m. Eola Road Branch - Large Meeting Room Students and caregivers will learn how to select a college, obtain financial aid, determine value, budget, manage money, and other common concerns. Understanding the Financial Aid Process Thursday (11/3) 6 p.m. Santori Library - 224 Learn about how financial aid works, how to apply for it, student eligibility, and how it can be used to help pay for college.
FIRST FRIDAY
Día de los Muertos & Ofrendas Celebration Friday (11/4) 6 p.m. Santori Library - Atrium Enjoy freshly baked Pan de Muerto, live music, and dancing. Check out the ofrenda competition and fashion show. Make tissue paper marigolds, have your face painted, & more! Advanced Microsoft Excel* Saturday (11/5) 10 a.m. Virtual via Zoom Are you ready to take your Microsoft Excel skills to the next level? Learn how to work with lists, pivot tables, and functions to create useful and productive spreadsheets. Lawyers in the Library Thursday (11/10) 6 p.m. Santori Library - 125/126 Have a legal question? Come for a free, 15 minute, walk-in consultation! Please bring any paperwork related to your question.
ADULTS
Everything You Need to Know About E-Readers Saturday (11/12) 2 p.m. Eola Road Branch - Small Meeting Room Learn about different e-readers on the market, their unique features, and how you can use free library resources to access thousands of books on demand!
FAFSA Workshop Tuesday (11/15) 6 p.m. Santori Library - 224 Need help completing the FAFSA or Alternative Application for financial aid? We can help! Please create a Federal Student Aid account in advance and bring relevant financial information. Managing Your Business by the Numbers* Tuesday (11/15) 6 p.m. Santori Library - 125/126 Learn the fundamentals of business finance to help you make informed and create a financial forecast for your business plan. Sharing Hope: Mental Health in the Black Community* Tuesdays (11/15) & (11/22) 6 p.m. Santori Library - 244 Join us for discussion and a presentation by the National Alliance on Mental Illness. An Evening with Caitlin Doughty* Wednesday (11/16) 7 p.m. Virtual via Zoom Join us for an evening with author, mortician, and advocate Caitlin Doughty! Books n' Brew Wednesday (11/16) 7 p.m. McCarty Mills Taproom at 140 S. River St. Aurora Cheers! Enjoy this relaxed setting to socialize and discuss books- This month, we'll discuss The Midnight Library by Matt Haig. Loose Ends Handcraft Group Monday (11/21) 6:30 p.m. Eola Road Branch - Adult Quiet Reading Room Calling all knitters, crocheters, embroiderers, needleworkers, and other fans of handcrafts! Join the Loose Ends Handcraft Group for crafting time & conversation. Meets the 3rd Monday of each month. Selling Your Writing in the Age of Social Media Wednesday (11/30) 6:30 p.m. Santori Library - 224 For National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), best-selling novelist, William Hazelgrove will explore what it takes to get started and how to put – and keep – your name in front of readers.
*Registration Required. Visit AuroraPublicLibrary.org/Events or download our app for more programs, event details, and registration.
EN ESPAÑOL N FIRST FRIDAY
Día de los Muertos & Exposición y Concurso de Ofrendas Viernes (11/4) 6 p.m. Biblioteca Santori - Atrio Disfrute de Pan de Muerto recién horneado, música en vivo y baile. Conozca al ganador de la competencia de ofrendas y vea un desfile de moda. ¡Haz caléndulas de papel de seda, pinta tu cara y más!
Comprender el Proceso de Ayuda Financiera Jueves (11/3) 7 p.m. Biblioteca Santori - 224 Obtenga información de cómo funciona la ayuda financiera, cómo solicitarla, la elegibilidad de los estudiantes y cómo se puede usar para ayudar a pagar la universidad.
UNIVERSIDAD
Crea tu Propia Calaverita Literaria* Jueves (11/3) 7 p.m. Biblioteca Santori - 125/126 Ven a crear una divertida calaverita literaria mientras disfrutas de pan de muerto en familia. Grupo de Conversación en Inglés* Sábados (11/5, 11/12, 11/19, & 11/26) 10:30 a.m. Evento Virtual por Zoom Únase a otros aprendices de inglés de todos los niveles en persona y en Zoom. Cocinando con la Biblioteca Pública de Aurora Domingo (11/6 & 11/20) 5 p.m. Evento Virtual por YouTube Acompáñanos este domingo a las 5 p.m. por nuestro canal de YouTube para ver ricas y sencillas recetas para toda la familia. ¡Te esperamos! Leyendo en Voz Alta Martes (11/8 & 11/22) 5 p.m. Evento Virtual por Facebook ¡Estaremos leyendo el primer capítulo de los libros más nuevos en español en la biblioteca esperando que te intriguen y los lleves a casa!
Compartiendo Esperanza* Martes (11/8) 6 p.m. Biblioteca Santori – 244 Programa educativo desarrollado por NAMI para la comunidad hispana, para crear conciencia en la importancia de la salud mental y el acabar con el estigma en la comunidad, las familias y los jóvenes. Abogados en la Bibliotheca Jueves (11/10) 6 p.m. Biblioteca Santori - 125/126 Estamos proporcionando un servicio sin cita previa para ayudar con preguntas legales. 15 minutos por persona. La Importancia de Escuchar a Nuestros Hijos* Jueves (11/17) 7 p.m. Biblioteca Santori - 125/126 La doctora Maribel López nos explicará qué hacer cuando nuestros niños/niñas nos dicen que alguién les acosa, físicamente, verbalmente, o sexualmente. Manualidad del Día de Acción de Gracias* Sábado (11/19) 10 a.m. Biblioteca Santori - 224 Pasa una mañana con nosotros haciendo una creativa manualidad para celebrar este día. Para mayores de 15 años.
*Se requiere registro. Visite AuroraPublicLibrary.org/Events o descargue nuestra aplicación para obtener más programas, detalles de eventos, y registro.