Hours|Horario
Monday-Thursday:9a.m.-9p.m. Lunes-jueves
Friday-Saturday:9a.m.-5p.m. Viernes-sábado
Sunday:1-5pm
Domingo
Closed|Cerrada
11/27-Closeat5p.m. Cerramosalas5p.m.
11/28-ThanksgivingDay Díadeacciondegracias
TableofContents|
Tabladecontenido
2:FeaturedEvents Programasdestacados
3:Storytimes HoradeCuentos
4:Programasenespañol
7:ProgramsforChildren Programasparaniños/niñas
12:ProgramsforTeens Programasparaadolescentes
15:ProgramsforAdults Programasparaadultos
Happy Birthday
BookmobileBirthdayBash
Saturday,October5from9-11a.m. FarmersMarket-65WaterSt. TheBookmobileisturningONE!Joinusatthe FarmersMarketstopfortreats,activities, musicandachancetowinyourownbirthday partyontheBookmobile!
Feliz
Cumpleaños
¡FiestadeCumpleañosdelaBibliotecaMovíl! Sábado,5deoctubrede9-11a.m. MercadodeAgricultores-65WaterSt ¡LaBibliotecaMovílcumpleUNAÑO!¡ÚneteanosotrosenelMercadode Agricultoresparacomerpostres,manualidades, músicaylaoportunidadde ganartupropiafiestadecumpleañosenlaBibliotecaMovíl!
*Registrationrequired| Registrorequerido **Ticketsavailable30minutes beforetheprogram| Boletosdisponibles30minutos antesdelprograma www.aurorapubliclibrary.org/events
LatinoShowcase
VitrinaLatina domingo,13deoctubrede2-4p.m. BibliotecaSantori-Atrio Presentamosunaampliagamade artistas,fotógrafos,vendedores, bailarinesymúsicoslatinos Exploresuspuestosysumérjete enlavibranteculturalatina
Sunday,October13from2-4p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Atrium
FeaturingawiderangeofLatinartists,photographers,vendors,dancersand musicians ExploretheirboothsandimmerseyourselfinthevibrantLatinculture
DiwaliCelebration:TheFestivalofLights Saturday,October26from1–4p.m. EolaRoadBranch
Allareinvitedtojoinusforadelightful afternoonfilledwithstories,crafts, treats,andlivehennabodyartin celebrationofDiwali,theFestival ofLights!
October19-December13 | 19deoctubre-13dediciembre
Tuesday martes
Storytimesareopentochildrenofallagesandtheircaregivers,unlessotherwisenoted. Lashorasdecuentoestándisponibleparaniñosdetodaslasedadesysuscuidadores, amenosqueseindiquelocontrario.
PROGRAMAS EN ESPAÑOL
Programasenespañolparafamilias
MisPrimerosDispositivosde Ayuda**
jueves,3deoctubre|6:30-8pm
BibliotecaSantori-125/126
LaautoraColombianaLillianaSanchez nosenseñarálaimportanciade dispositivosdeayudaparaniñoscon unadiscapacidad,leeremosun cuentoyjugaremosconlos dispositivosparaampliarinclusión. Edades4a11años
PrimerViernes:LaOfrenda: RecepciónGráficaMichoacana viernes,4deoctubre|6-8p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-Atrio ¡Estamoscelebrandoelmesdela HerenciaHispanaconunanueva yemocionante exhibición, músicaymás!
Peliparatoda
PaletaFiesta!**
domingo,13deoctubre|2-2:30p.m. BibliotecaSantori-125/126
CelebraelfinaldelMesdelaHerencia HispanaleyendoPaleteroMande LuckyDiaz,creandounamanualidady disfrutandodepaletas.Paraniñosde todaslasedadesysuscuidadores
VitrinaLatina
domingo,13deoctubre|2-4p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-Atrio Sumérgeteenlaculturalatinayaprende sobreeltalentoynegociolatinolocal.
TapetesdeDiadelosMuertosy arteDiwaliRangoli*
lafamilia:Vivo(ClasificaciónPG, 2021)
miércoles,9deoctubre|5-9p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-224 DisfrutalapelículaVivocontodala familia Seserviránpalomitasy refrescos
lunes,21deoctubre|6:30-7:30p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-125/126
Descubreelarteencantadordedos culturasconcoloridasmanualidades enpapel ¡Paratodaslasedades!
Díadelosmuertos&Halloween
BilingualStorytime**
miércoles,30deoctubre|7-7:30p. SucursalEolaRoad-166 ¡Vísteteparadisfrutardeuncuento bilingüeparatodaslasedades juntoalaPrincesaRapunzel!
PrimerViernes:OfrendasdelDía deMuertosyaltaresdeDiwali viernes,1denoviembre|6-8p.m. BibliotecaSantori-Atrio ¡EstamoscelebrandoelDíadeMuertos yDiwaliconhermosasofrendasy exhibiciones,músicaymás!
NochedeLotería*
martes,26denoviembre|6-7:30p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-125/126 ¡EslahoradejugaralaLotería!Este seráunprogramadivertidoy interactivoparajugarlaLoteríacon amigosyvecinos ¡Juegaparaganar premios!Paratodolafamilia
PROGRAMAS EN ESPAÑOL
Programasenespañolparaadultos
Yogaparaprincipiantes*
martes,1y15deoctubre&5y19 denoviembre|10:30-11:30a.m.
BibliotecaSantori-125/126
Nuestrainstructora,Silvia,haenseñado yogapormuchosaños.Ellateguiará ytedaráconsejosencómo practicaryoga Te recomendamostraeruna toallayunabotelladeagua
Depersonaapersona: Programaeducativodesalud mental*
LaTecnología:TuMejorAliada enlaBúsquedadeEmpleo* jueves,10deoctubre& 14denoviembre|6-7p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-218
lunes,7deoctubre-25denoviembre 6:30-8:45p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-305
¿Vivesconsíntomasoundiagnóstico deunacondicióndesaludmental?
Asisteaestaclasesemanal gratuitateayudaráa entendermejorquéesla saludmentalycómo encontrarrecursoslocales
Consultaslegalesde inmigración*
martes,8deoctubre|9am -12pm
SucursalEolaRoad-128&108
¿Tienespreguntaslegalessobrela ciudadaníaoinmigración?Regístrate paraunacitagratisde30minutos
FestivaldeFlores* martes,8deoctubre|6-7:30p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-125/126
CelebremoslaFiestadelas FloresdeColombiacreando hermosossilleteros
Clínicadevacunascontrala influenza jueves,10deoctubre|9:30a.m.-1p.m.
SucursalWest-SaladeReuniones jueves,17deoctubre|4-7p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-125/126
¡Obtentuvacunacontralainfluenza sincostoenlaBiblioteca!Losvisitantes sincitasonbienvenidosynose requiereseguro Edades18+
Descubrecómola tecnologíapuedefacilitar tubúsquedadeempleo eidentificarecursos comunitariosquete ayudaránencadapaso detubúsqueda
AbogadosenlaBiblioteca
BibliotecaSantori-125/126
Estamosproporcionandounservicio sincitapreviaparaayudarcon preguntaslegales.15minutospor persona jueves,10deoctubrey 14denoviembre|6-7:30p.m.
Jardíndelectura* jueves,10deoctubre:Celebrando alosautoreslatinos jueves,14denoviembre:Losrecuerdos delporvenirporElenaGarro 6:30-7:30p.m.
NideJardín-140S.RiverSt.,Unit106 Jardíndelecturapresentalibrosde ficciónconenfoquedeautores hispanoparlantes Reunionesel segundojuevesdelmes.
Artistasalaobra: Dibujosencarbon* martes,15deoctubre|6-7:30p.m. BibliotecaSantori-125/126
ElartistalatinoJuanSepúlvedanos hablarásobresuarteynosenseñará adibujarconcarboncillo.
DelaSolicitudalCurrículum: AprendeaCrearelTuyo* jueves,17deoctubrey21de noviembre|6-7p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-218
Enestetaller,teenseñaremosa adaptarteaestecambioyacrearun currículumefectivoquedestaquetus habilidadesyexperienciademanera profesional.
BibliotecaSantori-224
¿Eresunnuevoempresarioobuscas iniciartunegociodecomida?Noelia RuizdelCentrodeDesarrollode PequeñasEmpresas (SBDCeninglés)te enseñarátodoloque necesitassaberpara empezar! ComoComenzarunNegociode Comida miércoles,16deoctubre|6-7pm
Cómodistinguirla desinformaciónenlas redessociales
sábado,19deoctubre|2-3p.m. BibliotecaSantori-224
Latemporadaelectoralyaestáaquíy haymuchainformaciónfalsao engañosa ¡Aprendeadetectary verificarinformaciónenlasredes socialesyponapruebatus habilidadesparaganarpremios!
PROGRAMAS EN ESPAÑOL
Programasenespañolparaadultos
EntrenadorLaboralenla Biblioteca
martes,22deoctubre,12y26de noviembre|2-4p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-332
Reúneteconunasesorprofesionalde workNetBatavia.¡Noserequierencitas!
EntrevistasEfectivas:
VirtualesyPresenciales* jueves,24deoctubre|6-7p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-218
Estetallerteproporcionarálas herramientasnecesariaspara enfrentarentrevistasdemanera efectiva,yaseaenentornos virtualesopresenciales
Aprendeinglés
Inglésenlabiblioteca
Todoslosjueves|6:30-7:30p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-224 jueves,3y17deoctubre&7y21 denoviembre|6:30-7:30p.m.
SucursalEolaRoad-108
¡Mejoratuinglésconversacional!en unaclasesemanalrelajada!
Grupodeconversacióneninglés*
Todoslossábados
10:30a.m.-12p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-332yVirtual porZoom
¡Únaseaestudiantesdeinglésde nivelintermedioenuna conversaciónenpersonaoen Zoom!
Inglésparaprincipiantes* lunesymiércoles& martesyjueves 9a.m.-12p.m.
BibliotecaSantori ¿Empiezasaaprenderinglés? Regístrateparaunaclasesemanal gratisconWorldRelief.Elnivel1se reúnelosmartesyjueves Elnivel2 sereúneloslunesymiércoles Se aceptannuevosestudiantescada mes Pararegistrarteymás información,comunícateconWorld Reliefal630-888-0023
Tallerdeartegrabadomexicano* sábado,26deoctubre|12-2p.m. BibliotecaSantori-125/126
ElreconocidoartistamexicanoRené Arceohablarásobreelartedel grabadoynosguiaráenlacreación denuestrapropiaobradearte
Artistasalaobra:
Calaverasdeneón* martes,29deoctubre|6:30-7:30p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-125/126
ElartedeChristopherLucero estáinspiradoencalaverasde azúcar ¡Aprendemásycreala tuya!
NochedeLotería*
30deoctubre-Mayoresde15años 26denoviembre-Paratodolafamilia 6-7:30p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-125/126
¡EslahoradejugaralaLotería!Este seráunprogramadivertidoy interactivoparajugarlaLoteríacon amigosyvecinos ¡Juegaparaganar premios!
Cómoprepararelcocheparael inviernoyencontrarmanuales* martes,12denoviembre 6:30-7:30p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-224
EduardoTorresnosguiarásobrecómo prepararnuestrococheparael inviernoynosexplicarácómo encontrarmanualesdesistemasde softwareparaautomóvilesgratuitos.
ComputaciónBásica*
6-7p.m. miércoles,13denoviembre SucursalWest-SaladeReuniones lunes,25denoviembre
BibliotecaSantori-218 Aquíaprenderáslas habilidadesbásicas parausarelratóny elteclado.También aprenderáslobásico delprograma MicrosoftWord.
ZumbaenlaBiblioteca* martes,19denoviembre|6-7p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-224
¡HagamosZumbaenlabibliotecacon lainstructoraNoemiMorales!Quema caloríasmientrasdisfrutasdelos ritmosdesalsa,cumbia,merengue, reggeatonymás.
Ages0-5|Edadesde0a5años
ReadyforKindergartenPlaygroup
Tuesdays,October1,22& November5,19|11a.m.-12p.m. EolaRoadBranchChildren's ProgramRoom Getkindergartenreadywiththis interactiveplaytime,broughttoyouin collaborationwithSPARKAurora Ages 2-5withacaregiver
AppleofMyEyeCraft*
Tuesday,October1|2-3p.m.
EolaRoadBranchChildren'sProgramRoom Createabeautifulfall keepsakewiththis apple-solutelysweet applepopsiclecraft! Ages3-5withcaregiver.
FamilyCraftNight
Wednesdays,October2,23,30& November6,13,20|6:30-7p.m. SantoriLibrary-139
Bringthewholefamilyforcraftnightat thelibrary!Eachweekwewillfeature up-cycledmaterials Ages4+witha caregiver.
PaperBagPuppetPalooza**
Monday,October7|2-2:45p.m.
EolaRoadBranchChildren'sProgramRoom Designyourownpaperbagpuppet! ChildrenutilizeanddeveloptheirSTEM skillsinahands-onandcreativeway
ChessClub
6:30-8:30p.m.
Tuesdays,October8&November12
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Monday,October21
EolaRoadBranch-166
Monday,November18
EolaRoadBranch-108
Dropin,learn,play,andhavefun developingstrategieswithBradSmith, retiredteacherandchessexpert ChessClubwelcomesnewbies, novicesandchessmasters Walk-ins welcome!
Baby&MeHangTime
Saturdays,October12&November9
9-10a.m.
SantoriLibrary-139
Cometothelibraryeverysecond Saturdayofthemonthtointeractwith otherbabiesandcaregivers,play developmentalgames,andenjoy coffeeandpastries Ages0-3witha caregiver
ToddlerArt**
Monday,October14|1:30-2:15p.m.
EolaRoadBranchChildren'sProgramRoom
Toddlers,bringyourcaregiversand explorepaint!Avarietyofmediumswill beprovidedtocreateyourownunique artwork Ages18months-3years
FallFunActivities**
Thursday,October17|6-7p.m. SantoriLibrary-139
Enjoyindooractivitiessuchasringtoss, bowling,andmuchmore!Ages3-5 withacaregiver
ClayDiyaDecorating: BrightenYourDiwali*
Thursday,October17|6-8p.m.
EolaRoadBranch-166
Wanttoaddapersonaltouchtoyour Diwalicelebrations?Bringyour creativityandcomedecorate traditional,claydiyas(small,oillamps) tobrightenupyourhome!
HispanicHeritage| HerenciaHispana
FirstFriday:LaOfrenda:Gráfica MichoacanaReception
Friday,October4|6-8p.m. SantoriLibrary-Atrium We'recelebratingHispanicHeritage monthwithanexcitingnewexhibit, music,andmore!
PaletaFiesta!**
Sunday,October13|2-2:30p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126
CelebratetheendofHispanic HeritageMonthbyreadingPaletero ManbyLuckyDiaz,creatingacraft, andenjoyingpaletas Forchildrenof allagesandtheircaregivers
LatinoShowcase
Sunday,October13|2-4p.m. SantoriLibrary-Atrium
ImmerseyourselfintheLatinoculture andlearnaboutlocalLatinotalent andbusiness.
Díadelosmuertos&Halloween BilingualStorytime**
Wednesday,October30 7-7:30pm
EolaRoadBranch-166
Dressuptoenjoya bilingualstorytime alongsidePrincess Rapunzel!Allages welcome
FirstFriday:DayoftheDead Ofrendas&DiwaliAltars
Friday,November1|6-8p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Atrium
We'recelebratingDayoftheDead andDiwaliwithgorgeousofrendas anddisplays,music,andmore!
NoonLionsClubFree VisionScreening
Saturdays,October19&November16 9:30-11:30a.m.
SantoriLibrary-139
AuroraNoonLionsClubprovidesfree visionscreeningforchildren Primarily aimedat6monthsto6yearsold althoughusefuluptoage16
Ages0-5|Edadesde0a5años
DiwaliCelebration:TheFestival ofLights
Saturday,October26|1-4pm EolaRoadBranch
Allareinvitedtojoinusforadelightful afternoonfilledwithstories,crafts, treats,andlivehennabodyartin celebrationofDiwali,theFestivalof Lights!
HalloweenHoopla**
Thursday,October31|1-2p.m. SantoriLibrary-Atrium&125/126 Enjoyaspooktacularstorytimeand dancepartywithMinnieandMickey Mouse,createacraft,andtrick-ortreatwithcommunitypartners
TinyDinos**
Monday,November4|1-2p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Callingalltinydinos,joinusforadinomiteafternoon!Enjoyadinosaur themedstorytime,getyourpicture takenwithaspecial dinosaurfriend,and takehomeacraft.
DauberArtforPreschoolers
Wednesday,November6|1:30-2p.m. EolaRoadBranch-108
Preschoolerswillexperienceaunique opportunitytoexploretheircreativity, developessentialskills,andhaveloads offunthroughthesimpleyet captivatingprocessofdotpainting.
FunforAll:BoardGames
Monday,November11|5-7p.m.
WestBranch-LivingRoom Comeplaytheboardgameswehave availableand/orbringafavoriteboard gameandteachothershowtoplay! Walk-insofallagesandabilitiesare welcome
BabyCanvasCraft**
Thursday,November14|10-10:30am
EolaRoadBranchChildren'sDepartment
Callingallcrawlingartists andtheircaregivers!Enjoyasensory paintingactivitywithpaint,canvas, andaplasticbag!Ages0-2
PaperPlateDinosaurCraft
Thursday,November14|6-6:30pm EolaRoadBranch-108
FallSensoryPlaytime**
Sunday,November3|2-3p.m.
SantoriLibrary-139
Explorearangeoffunfallthemed activities.Dressformess!Ages3-6 withacaregiver
DinosaurDiscoveries
Saturday,November9|2-3p.m. WestBranch-MeetingRoom CelebrateDinovemberwithreal dinosaurfossils!Thishands-on programisfordinosaurloversages5+
Ages6-11|Edadesde6a11años
AmazingAlebrijeswith LauraReyes**
Tuesday,October1
6:30-7:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-139
Learnaboutalebrijesfromlocalartist LauraReyes After,createyourown 3Dalebrijetotakehome Ages8-11
FirstFriday:LaOfrenda:Gráfica MichoacanaReception
Friday,October4|6-8p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Atrium
We'recelebratingHispanicHeritage monthwithanexcitingnewexhibit, music,andmore!
CreateacolorfulAlebrije!
Wednesday,October9|4-5p.m. WestBranch-MeetingRoom Alebrijesarebrightlycolored Mexicanfolkartsculptures depictingfantasticalcreatures orfamiliaranimals
FamilyMovie:Vivo
Wednesday,October9|5-9p.m. SantoriLibrary-224
WatchthemovieVivo(RatedPG,2021) withthewholefamily Popcornand lightrefreshmentswillbeserved.
PaletaFiesta!**
Sunday,October13|2-2:30pm SantoriLibrary-125/126
CelebratetheendofHispanic HeritageMonthbyreadingPaletero ManbyLuckyDiaz,creatingacraft, andenjoyingpaletas Forchildrenof allagesandtheircaregivers
LatinoShowcase
Sunday,October13|2-4p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Atrium ImmerseyourselfintheLatino cultureandlearnaboutlocal Latinotalentandbusiness
Createyourowndinosaurwithapaper platetocelebrateDinovember!Ages 5+withacaregiver
MagicofGaryKantor**
Wednesday,November27|1-1:45p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126
Enjoyathrillingandhilariousmagic showpackedwithvanishingacts,mind readingtricks,andfun.Ages3+and theircaregivers
OjodeDiosCraft
Monday,October14|2-3p.m. WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Createafuncraftbyweavinga designusingyarnandwoodensticks Thisartformoriginatedfromthe HuicholpeopleofMexico Thecrafthas elementsofspiritualism&geography
FirstFriday:DayoftheDead
Ofrendas&DiwaliAltars
Friday,November1|6-8p.m. SantoriLibrary-Atrium
We'recelebratingDayoftheDead andDiwaliwithgorgeousofrendas anddisplays,music,andmore!
SkullPainting**
Saturday,November2|1-2:30p.m. WestBranch-MeetingRoom
TocelebratetheDayoftheDead,we willbepaintingsugarskullson terracottapots
FamilyCraftNight
Wednesdays,October2,23,30& November6,13,20|6:30-7p.m.
SantoriLibrary-139
Bringthewholefamilyforcraftnightat thelibrary!Eachweekwewillfeature up-cycledmaterials Ages4+witha caregiver
FallHedgehogCraft
Thursday,October3|6:30-7:30pm
EolaRoadBranchChildren'sProgramRoom
Createyourownfall hedgehogwithpaper leaves!Ages6+withacaregiver
OneInMath*
Sundays,October6-November17 3-4p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
Empoweryourchildrenbyfostering theirloveofmath!JoinOneInMath,a freein-personmathtutoringprogram forgradesK-3,runbyvolunteers.
ChessClub
6:30-8:30p.m.
Tuesdays,October8&November12
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Monday,October21
EolaRoadBranch-166
Monday,November18
EolaRoadBranch-108
Dropin,learn,play,andhavefun developingstrategieswithBradSmith, retiredteacherandchessexpert ChessClubwelcomesnewbies, novicesandchessmasters.Walk-ins welcome!
StorytimewithDupageCounty FarmBureau**
Wednesday,October9|6-7p.m. EolaRoadBranch-166
Joinusforastorytimeandactivityin partnershipwiththe DuPageCountyFarm Bureau!Listentoareading ofApplesauceDay, followedbyalessonon appletreesandanappletasting
OrigamiClub,Juniors
Thursday,November7|4-5p.m. SantoriLibrary-139
Origamiisaleisureactivitythat developshand-eyecoordination, sequencingskills,mathematical reasoning,memory,andpatience
PumpkinStringArtCraft
Saturday,October12|2-3p.m. SantoriLibrary-139
Makeastringartpumpkintodecorate forfall Ages6-11withacaregiver
AllAboutScience
Mondays,October14&November4 10:30-11:30a.m.&12:30-1:30p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126
ScienceexpertsDiana&Pat willleadusinfunscience activities!October14funkitchenscience November4-mighty oceans
Halloween
HalloweenCraftapalooza
Thursday,October17|6-7:15p.m.
EolaRoadBranch-Children's ProgramRoom
CreatethreeHalloweenthemed crafts:aHalloweencharactermask, aspookyagamograph,anda paperhauntedhouse!Ages6+with acaregiver
TrickorTreatBags**
Tuesday,October22|6:30-7:15pm
SantoriLibrary-125/126
Decorateandpersonalize yourownreusable Halloweenbagtocollect allthatyummycandy thisspookyseason.
SmartyPants:TheBig HalloweenBalloonShow**
Friday,October25 10-10:45a.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom 1-2pm
SantoriLibrary-125/126
TheBigBalloonShowisatheatrical styleballoonstageshowfeaturing magic,allagescomedyandworld's biggestballoonprops.Forchildren ofallagesandtheircaregivers
DecorateaMiniCauldron
Sunday,October27|2:30-3:30p.m. SantoriLibrary-139
Havefundecoratinga cauldronintoaspooky witch Ages6-11witha caregiver
ReadingwithRover**
Wednesdays,October16&November20 4-5pm
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Saturdays,October19&November16 2-3p.m.
EolaRoadBranch-Children's Department
Thursdays,October24&November14 6:30-7:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-139
Havefunreadingtoourdogfriends! DogsandhandlersarefromtheFox ValleyTherapyDogClub Forchildren ofallagesandtheircaregivers
PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN
Ages6-11|Edadesde6a11años
Diwali
ClayDiyaDecorating: BrightenYourDiwali*
Thursday,October17|6-8p.m.
EolaRoadBranch-166
Wanttoaddapersonaltouchto yourDiwalicelebrations?Bring yourcreativityandcome decoratetraditional,claydiyas (small,oillamps)tobrightenup yourhome!
DiwaliCelebration:The FestivalofLights
Saturday,October26|1-4p.m. EolaRoadBranch
Allareinvitedtojoinusfora delightfulafternoonfilledwith stories,crafts,treats,andlive hennabodyartincelebrationof Diwali,theFestivalofLights!
FirstFriday:DayoftheDead Ofrendas&DiwaliAltars
Friday,November1|6-8p.m. SantoriLibrary-Atrium
We'recelebratingDayoftheDead andDiwaliwithgorgeousofrendas anddisplays,music,andmore!
HennaParty
Saturday,November2|1-2p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126
Experiencetheartofhennawith experthennaartist,TanyaSood
MakeYourOwnBlueyPaperEars*
Friday,October18|2-3p.m.
EolaRoadBranch-108
GetcreativeandcoloryourownBluey paperheadbandusing cutoutsandmaterials providedbyourlibrary Makerspace!
LEGO©Club
Saturdays,Octo 1-2pm
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Saturdays,October26&November23 11a.m.-12p.m.
SantoriLibrary-139
ComeintobuildcoolLEGOcreations LEGOswillbeprovidedbythelibrary
Stuntboy,IntheMeantimeBook Discussion*
Saturday,October19|3-4p.m. SantoriLibrary-139 Joinusforabook discussionofthe hilariousStuntboy,Inthe Meantimefrom#1New YorkTimesbestselling authorJasonReynolds withillustrationsbyRaúl theThird!Ages7-11
IncredibleBatsandOther MisunderstoodCreatures**
Thursday,October24|1-2p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126
Inthisone-hourprogram,wewilldispel thefivemostcommonmythsabout bats,spiders,snakesandrats Ages6+ withacaregiver
CrochetforKids*
Thursday,October24&November21 4-5p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Learnandpracticethebasic techniquesofcrocheting Materialswillbeprovided. Caregiversarewelcome!
PokemonTrainers'Club
Tuesdays,October29& November26|6-7p.m.
EolaRoadBranch-166
BringyourownPokemoncards,battle atourPokemonGogym,orbringyour NintendoDStoplaywithothertrainers! Ages7+
DinovemberMovieMondays Mondays|5p.m. November4-TheLandBeforeTime (RatedG,1988) SantoriLibrary-125/126 November25-IceAge:Dawnofthe Dinosaurs(RatedPG,2009)
WestBranch-MeetingRoom Joinusat5pm onMondayevenings foramonth-longcelebrationof Dinovemberandwatchclassic dinosaurmoviesfromthroughoutthe decades
DinosaurDiscoveries
Saturday,November9|2-3p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom CelebrateDinovemberwithreal dinosaurfossils!Thishands-on programisfor dinosaurlovers ages5+
Ages6-11|Edadesde6a11años
FunforAll:BoardGames
Monday,November11|5-7p.m. WestBranch-LivingRoom
Comeplaytheboardgames wehaveavailableand/or bringafavoriteboardgame andteachothers howtoplay!Walk-ins ofallagesand abilitiesarewelcome.
PaperPlateDinosaurCraft
Thursday,November14|6-6:30pm EolaRoadBranch-108
Createyourowndinosaurwithapaper platetocelebrateDinovember!Ages 5+withacaregiver
WeDigDinos!
Saturday,November16|1-2p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126
CelebrateDinovemberwithgames, dino-rifficactivites,andacraft.
TheWildRobotParty**
Tuesday,November19|6:30-7:30p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126
Haveyoureadthebookby PeterBrownorseenthe newmovie,TheWildRobot? JoinusforaRozandfriends themedpartywithcrafts andsnacks!Ages8-11
DinosaurBookmarkCraft
Thursday,November21|6-6:30p.m. EolaRoadBranch-
Children'sDepartment
Lovedinosaursandbooks?Createyour owndinosaurbookmarktousewithall yourfavoritebooks!Ages6+witha caregiver
Homeschooling
HomeschoolGameClub
Fridays,October4&November1 11a.m.-1p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126
Bringyourowngamesorplayours!
HomeschoolHuddle: TourtheLibrary
Friday,October11|11a.m.-12p.m. SantoriLibrary-139
Let'stakeafieldtripbehindthe scenesatSantoriLibrary Complete withAurorahistory,APLDtrivia,and LibraryBingo-As-You-Go! Caregiversandfamilieswelcome
HomeschoolHuddle: TimeTraveltotheWright Brothers
Friday,November8|1-2pm SantoriLibrary-125/126
Discoverthehistoryofaviationand theamazingWrightBrothers We willlearnfunhistory,doflying experiments,andmakeanairplane craft
HomeschoolAwardWinningBookClub
PaintedPineConeTurkey**
Thursday,November21|6-6:45pm SantoriLibrary-139
Comemakeapinecone turkey!Thisisafunfallcraft thatcanbeadecoration foryourfalllandscape!
MagicofGaryKantor**
Wednesday,November27|1-1:45p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126
Enjoyathrillingandhilariousmagic showpackedwithvanishingacts,mind readingtricks,andfun Ages3+and theircaregivers
BrightDirections
Saturday,November30|11a.m.-12p.m. SantoriLibrary-139
Thisprogramisagreatopportunityfor childrentolearnaboutmindfulness techniquesthroughstories&crafts. Let'sreadCanYouSeeIt?andlearnthe differencebetweenlooking&seeing
Thursday,November21|2-3p.m. SantoriLibrary-139
Discovertheenduringclassics, discusswithotherreaders,and engageinfuncomprehension activities November'sbookis SwindlebyGordonKorman Pickup yourcopyofthebookattheSantori LibraryChildren'sDeskafterOctober 26 Readinglevel3-5grade
RockPaintingWorkshop*
Thursday,October3|6-8p.m.
EolaRoadBranch-166
Letyourimaginationrunwildand experimentwithavarietyofcolors, patterns,andstyles!Our creationswillbringch colortoourtown,one atatime Allmaterials willbeprovided Ages12+
FirstFriday:LaOfrenda:Gráfica MichoacanaReception
Friday,October4|6-8pm
SantoriLibrary-Atrium
We'recelebratingHispanicHeritage monthwithanexcitingnewexhibit, music,andmore!
Fact-CheckingYourFeed
Monday,October7|7-8p.m.
SantoriLibrary-126&VirtualviaZoom Learnhowtotellfactfromfictionon yoursocialmediafeedsinthishandsonprogram We'llexplorehowtospot misinformation,verifyclaims,&more! Youbringyourdevice;we'llbringthe snacks
ChessClub
6:30-8:30p.m.
Tuesdays,October8&November12
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Monday,October21
EolaRoadBranch-166
Monday,November18
EolaRoadBranch-108
Dropin,learn,play,andhavefun developingstrategieswithBradSmith, retiredteacherandchessexpert ChessClubwelcomesnewbies, novicesandchessmasters Walk-ins welcome!
SpanishBasics*
Saturday,October12|2-3:30p.m.
Tuesday,November5|6-7:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-224&VirtualviaZoom InterestedinlearningSpanish?This introductoryprogramwillcoverbasic introductionsandcommonsurvival phrasesinSpanish
LatinoShowcase
Sunday,October13|2-4p.m. SantoriLibrary-Atrium ImmerseyourselfintheLatino cultureandlearnaboutlocal Latinotalentandbusiness.
Drop-inCraftCafe
Monday,October14|1:30-3p.m.
SantoriLibrary-224
TeenAdvisoryBoard(TAB)
Mondays,October7&November4 6-7:30p.m.
Alllocations&VirutalviaZoom TeenAdvisoryBoardisagroupof teensthathelpswithspecialprojects andplanningprograms.Wemeetin personateverylocationandvirtually viaZoom PS Therewillbepizza! Grades6-12
MasterYourExam: SAT&ACTStrategies
Thursday,October10|6:30-7:30p.m. EolaRoadBranch-166
Don'tstress,learnhowtomaximize yourtestresultswithtutorBenjamin Cheong!WewillexplorehowtheSAT andACTdiffer,howthey areusedbyschools, andhowstudentscan bestprepareforthem
Lookingforsomethingtodo?Choose fromavarietyofprojectsandcraft supplies,includingpainting,friendship bracelets,scrapbooking,&more All materials(andsnacks)willbe provided Grades6-8
Drop-InVR
Mondays,October14&November11 6-7p.m.
SantoriLibrary-224
Comeplayavarietyofvirtualreality (VR)gamesandapps,includingFruit Ninja,AmongUs,BeatSaber,Gorilla Tag,andmore!Noexperienceis necessary,andsnackswillbeprovided
VinylRecordPainting*
Monday,October21|6-8p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Joinusaswerepurpose vinylrecordsintoworks ofart Nopriorpainting experienceisneeded, andallmaterialswillbe provided
3DPrintinginBraille*
Tuesday,October22|6-7p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Makerspace
We'lllearnthebasicsofTinkercadand immediatelyuseournewskillstomake 3Dcubesfeaturingyourinitialsinboth textandbraille.Noprior3Dprinting experienceneeded
RaiseYourVoicewith
JasonReynolds*
Tuesday,October22|7-8p.m. VirtualviaZoom&Vimeo
WelcomeJasonReynolds,#1 NewYorkTimesbestselling andaward-winningauthor, advocate,mentor,and20202022NationalAmbassador forYoungPeople'sLiterature!
choolTweenBookClub
2-3p.m.
Tuesday,October29-Scritch
ScratchbyLindsayCurrie
Tuesday,November19-Elatsoeby DarcyLittlebadger
SantoriLibrary-224
Thisnewbookclubreadsavarietyof classicsandaward-winningtitlesand meetsfordiscussionandfun Grades6-8
ArtistsatWork: NeonSugarSkulls*
Tuesday,October29|6:30-7:30p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126
ChristopherLucero'sartisinspiredby sugarskulls-learnmoreandcreate yourown
GetIntoCollege,NotIntoDebt*
Tuesday,October29|7-8p.m. EolaRoadBranch-108
Exploretheworldoffinancialaidwith theMyCollegePlanningTeam!Learn aboutnewFAFSArules,tipsfor maximizingscholarships,&strategies forloweringyourexpected familycontribution(EFC)
Drop-inGamingLounge
Tuesday,November5|1-3p.m. SantoriLibrary-224
Schoolisoutearly-Dropbywithyour friendsforgamesandsnacks!Wewill haveaNintendoSwitch,PS4,XboxOne, andavarietyofboardandcard gamestoexplore Grades6-12
Halloween
TeenHorrorMovieNight:LightsOut
Tuesday,October1|5:30-7:30p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Getreadyandbringyourfriendsfor aneveningofthrills,chills,andspinetinglingfun!We'reshowingLightsOut(PG-13,2016),andsnackswillbe provided
APLDatAliveAurora:ZombieDolls Friday,October11|4-6p.m. AliveCenterAurora-78S LaSalleSt VisitusattheAliveCenter duringtheirfreeafterschooldrop-inhours!
We'llbeturningdollsinto zombiesand/orhorrifyingly funart Allmaterialsprovided
PaperPumpkinCrafts
Monday,October14|5:30-7:30p.m. WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Howmanywayscansomeone makeapumpkinwithoutgrowing one?Letsfindoutwithavarietyof paperpumpkincrafts!Allskilllevels arewelcome,andallmaterialswill beprovided
AutumnGlowJarCraftKit*
Monday,November11Sunday,November17|AllDay EolaRoadBranch-ReferenceDesk Pickupandtakehomean AutumnGlowJarCraftKit! Eachkitincludes1glass masonjar,1ledcandle, decorations,&instructions Register,thenpickup betweenNovember11-17.
PumpkinCarvingCraftKit*
Monday,October21SaturdayOctober26|AllDay EolaRoadBranch-ReferenceDesk Takehomeacraftkit&enjoycarving apumpkin!Eachkitincludes1 mediumpumpkin,1carvingset,and designsforinspiration Register,then pickupanytimefromOctober21-26
TeenEscapeRoom*
Saturday,October26
10&11a.m.,and12,2,3,&4p.m. SantoriLibrary-222
Canyouandyourfriendssolvethe secretsofourescaperoombefore timerunsout?!Madepossibleby ourTeenAdvisoryBoard,you'll encounterghosts,puzzles,hidden clues,&more!
ScaryStoriestoTellIntheDark
Tuesday,October29|6-8p.m. WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Joinusforaneveningofspinechilling,ScaryStoriestoTellinthe DarkreadlivebyLibrarianCesar Ortega Candyandnightmarefuel provided
Diwali
ClayDiyaDecorating:Brighten YourDiwali*
Thursday,October17|6-8p.m.
EolaRoadBranch-166
Wanttoaddapersonaltouchto yourDiwalicelebrations?Bringyour creativityandcomedecorate traditional,claydiyas(small,oil lamps)tobrightenupyourhome!
DayoftheDeadSandcarpets &DiwaliRangoliArt*
Monday,October21
6:30-7:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
Discovertheenchantingartoftwo cultureswithcolorfulpapercrafts All ageswelcome!
DiwaliCelebration: TheFestivalofLights
Saturday,October26|1-4p.m.
EolaRoadBranch
Allareinvitedtojoinusfora delightfulafternoonfilledwith stories,crafts,treats,andlivehenna bodyartincelebrationofDiwali, theFestivalofLights!
FirstFriday:DayoftheDead Ofrendas&DiwaliAltars
Friday,November1|6-8pm
SantoriLibrary-Atrium
We'recelebratingDayoftheDead andDiwaliwithgorgeousofrendas anddisplays,music,andmore!
DinovemberMovieMondays
Mondays|5p.m. November11-JurassicPark (RatedPG-13,1993)
WestBranch-MeetingRoom Joinusat5pm onMonday eveningsforamonthlongcelebrationof Dinovemberand watchclassicdinosaur moviesfromthroughout thedecades
FunforAll:BoardGames
Monday,November11|5-7pm
WestBranch-LivingRoom
Comeplaytheboardgameswe haveavailableand/orbringa favoriteboardgameandteach othershowtoplay!Walk-insofall agesandabilitiesarewelcome
DiscordOpenMic
Wednesday,November13|7-8pm VirtualviaDiscord
JoinusforanOpenMicNightandread yourpoetryand/orshortstories,singa song,playaninstrument-express yourselfcreativelyinalow-stakes,fun environment!Email teens@aurorapubliclibrary.orgtoask aboutjoiningthediscordserverand comingtothisandotherdiscord programs.
GenreBookClubNativeAmericanHeritage
Sunday,November17|2-3p.m.
SantoriLibrary-224
Wanttotalkaboutbooksandchoose whatyouread?Thisnew,teenbook clubwilldiscussbooksonaspecific theme,chat,andenjoysnacks November'sselection:NativeAmerican authors&characters.
Painting3D-Printed TurkeyPuzzles*
Tuesday,November19|6-7p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Makerspace
Painta3D-printed turkeypuzzleinthe Makerspace.Paintthe turkeypuzzletomatch thecolorsofthe Thanksgivingseasonor getcreativeandmake asupercolorfulturkey!
DiscDecor:DIYPaintedCDs
Monday,November25|5-7p.m.
WestBranch-LivingRoom
Recycleandreimagineold,unusable CDsbypaintingthemandturning themintouniqueworksofart!All materialswillbeprovided,no experiencenecessary.
GamesforGrownups
AllTuesdays
1-3p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Tuesday,October29
10-11a.m.
EolaRoadBranch-108
Comeplaytheboardgameswehave availableand/orbringyourfavorite boardgameandteachothershowto play!Walk-insarewelcome Ages19+
TheLongReachoftheDobbs Decision
Tuesday,October1|6:30-7:30p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126& VirtualviaZoom&YouTube
CuriousabouthowtheDobbsdecision hastouchedthelivesofwomenwho eitherliveinIllinoisortraveltoIllinoisfor healthcare?Learnmorewiththe LeagueofWomenVoters.
AuroraWritingWorkshopGroup
Tuesdays,October1&November5 7-8:30pm SantoriLibrary- 305
AuroraWritingWorkshop Grouphelpswritersgrow theircraftthrough positivefeedbackand reactionandaimsto helpwriterspolishtheir workforpublicationor personalsatisfaction
PROGRAMSFORADULTS
LearningEnglish
EnglishattheLibrary
AllThursdays|6:30-7:30p.m. SantoriLibrary-224
ThursdaysOctober3,17& November7,21|6:30-7:30p.m. EolaRoadBranch-108
ImproveyourEnglishconversation skillsinaweekly,relaxed environment!
EnglishConversationGroup*
AllSaturdays|10:30a.m.-12p.m. SantoriLibrary-332&Virtualvia Zoom
JoinEnglishlearnersatthe intermediatelevelinconversation in-personoronZoom!
NutritionalStepstoReduceYour RiskofBreastCancer
Wednesday,October2|6-7pm
SantoriLibrary-125/126
EllenVioletSvehlafromThePowerPlate willexplorewhatactionstepsyoucan taketohelpreduceyourriskofbreast cancerthroughnutrition Recipes included!
EnglishforBeginners*
Mondays&Wednesdays Tuesdays&Thursdays 9a.m.-12p.m.
SantoriLibrary
ComputerBasics: GoogleSearchBasics*
6-7p.m.
Wednesday,October2
WestBranch-MeetingRoom Tuesday,October8
EolaRoadBranch-166
Tuesday,October15
SantoriLibrary-218
Getstartedwiththebasicsof computing!Thismonth,wewillexplore howtosearchtheinternetwithGoogle apps,fromImagestoMaps.
AreyoustartingtolearnEnglish? Registerforafreeweeklyclasswith WorldRelief.Level1meetson Tuesdays&Thursdays Level2 meetsonMondays&Wednesdays Newstudentsareacceptedevery month Forregistrationandmore information,contactWorldReliefat 630-888-0023
OctoberMovieNights
Thursdays|7-8:30p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom Getintothrills-and-chillsseason withiconichorrormovies!Join usforadifferentspine-tingling,classic movieexperienceeveryThursday nightinOctober
October3-Nosferatu(NotRated,1922) featuringlivetheaterorgan accompanimentbyJayWarrenofthe SilentFilmSocietyofChicago
RockPaintingWorkshop*
Thursday,October3|6-8p.m. EolaRoadBranch-166
Letyourimaginationrunwildand experimentwithavarietyofcolors, patterns,andstyles!Ourcreationswill bringcheerfulcolortoourtown,one rockatatime Allmaterialswillbe provided
October10-InvasionoftheBodySnatchers(NotRated,1956) October17-Tarantula!(RatedPG,1955) October24-TheQuatermass XperimentAKATheCreepingUnknown (RatedPG,1955) October31-HouseonHauntedHill (RatedPG,1959)
HispanicHeritage| HerenciaHispana
FirstFriday:LaOfrenda:Gráfica MichoacanaReception
Friday,October4|6-8p.m. SantoriLibrary-Atrium
We'recelebratingHispanicHeritage monthwithanexcitingnew exhibit,music,andmore!
BeingImperfect withErikaSánchez*
Wednesday,October9|7-8p.m. VirtualviaZoom&YouTube
CelebrateHispanicHeritageMonth withErikaSánchez,award-winning authorofIAmNotYourPerfect MexicanDaughter,joinedin conversationbyCynthiaPelayo,Bram Stokeraward-winningauthor&poet
LatinoShowcase
Sunday,October13|2-4p.m. SantoriLibrary-Atrium
ImmerseyourselfintheLatino cultureandlearnaboutlocalLatino talentandbusiness
ArtistsatWork: CharcoalDrawings*
Tuesday,October15|6-7:30p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126
LatinoartistJuanSepúlvedawilltalk abouthisartandteachushowto drawwithcharcoal
DayoftheDeadSandcarpets &DiwaliRangoliArt*
PROGRAMSFORADULTS
Monday,October21|6:30-7:30p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126
Discovertheenchantingartoftwo cultureswithcolorfulpapercrafts All ageswelcome!
ArtistsatWork: NeonSugarSkulls*
Tuesday,October29|6:30-7:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
ChristopherLucero'sartis inspiredbysugarskulls-learn moreandcreateyourown!
FirstFriday:DayoftheDead Ofrendas&DiwaliAltars
Friday,November1|6-8p.m. SantoriLibrary-Atrium
We'recelebratingDayoftheDead andDiwaliwithgorgeousofrendas anddisplays,music,andmore!
CommunityBabyShower*
Saturday,October5|12-2p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
TheAuroraAfricanAmericanHealth Coalitioninvitesyoutoacommunity babyshowercelebratingBlack maternalhealthwithaccessto valuableresources,licensed healthcareprofessionals,&more!
AuroraWritersGroup
Monday,October7|6-8p.m.
EolaRoadBranch-166
Lookingtomeetotherwritersinyour community?Wantingfeedbackona plotproblem?Needinganewprompt tojogyourcreativity?Joinourmonthly socialspaceforwriters!
Fact-CheckingYourFeed
Monday,October7|7-8p.m. SantoriLibrary-126&VirtualviaZoom Learnhowtotellfactfromfictionon yoursocialmediafeedsinthishandsonprogram We'llexplorehow tospotmisinformation,verify claims,&more!Youbringyour device;we'llbringthesnacks
ImmigrationLegalConsultations*
Tuesday,October8|9a.m.-12p.m. EolaRoadBranch-128&108
Havelegalquestionsaboutcitizenship orimmigration?Signupforafree30minuteslot
CareerFair
Tuesday,October8|1-4p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Atrium&125/126
Callingalljobseekerslookingforentry tomid-levelpositionsinvarious industriesinAurora!Comemeet potentialfutureemployers&learn aboutopportunitiestopromote yourtalents&abilities.
ChessClub
6:30-8:30p.m.
Tuesdays,October8&November12
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Monday,October21
EolaRoadBranch-166
Monday,November18
EolaRoadBranch-108
Dropin,learn,play,andhavefun developingstrategieswithBradSmith, retiredteacherandchessexpert ChessClubwelcomesnewbies, novicesandchessmasters.Walk-ins welcome!
GenealogyWalk-InAssistance Wednesdays,October9&November13 1-3pm
WestBranch-LivingRoom Mondays,October14&November11 10a.m.-12:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-CommunityHistoryCenter
Needhelpwithyourfamilytree?Ask ourexpertvolunteers,Maxineand DianeLiesinger,whosemany combinedyearsofexperiencecan helpyouwithyourfamilyhistory questions!
ParanormalDiscussionGroup
Wednesdays,October9&November13 6-7:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
Enthusiastswellversedin paranormaland metaphysicaltopics whoenjoymeaningful discussionand occasionalguest speakersarewelcome Thismeetsonthe secondWednesdayof eachmonth
FluVaccineClinic
Thursday,October10|9:30a.m.-1p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Thursday,October17|4-7p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
Getyourno-costflushotattheLibrary! Walk-inswelcome,noinsurance needed Ages18+
BingoforAdults*
Thursdays|10-11a.m.
October10
EolaRoadBranch-166 November14
SantoriLibrary-125/126
SeasonedandnewBingoplayerscan enjoyafriendly,casualenvironment everysecondThursdayofthemonth Enjoylightrefreshmentsandwinsmall prizes,includingbooks,candy,&more
LawyersintheLibrary
Thursdays,October10&November14
6-7:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
Havealegalquestion?Comefora free,15minute,walk-inconsultation!
MasterYourExam: SAT&ACTStrategies
Thursday,October10|6:30-7:30p.m.
EolaRoadBranch-166
Don'tstress,learnhowtomaximize yourtestresultswithtutorBenjamin Cheong!WewillexplorehowtheSAT andACTdiffer,howtheyareusedby schools,andhowstudentscanbest prepareforthem
AuroraBusinessUnited
Fridays,October11&November8 7:30-10am
SantoriLibrary-125/126
AuroraBusinessUnited(1000+ members)islikelythelargest networkinggroupinthewestern suburbs Businessowners,employees, entrepreneurs,non-profits,arts, government&othersarewelcome
PROGRAMSFORADULTS
ServiceSaturdayforAdults: HandwrittenLettersforSeniors
Saturday,October12|11a.m.-12p.m.
EolaRoadBranch-166
Interestedinvolunteeringyourtime? Thismonth,we'llcreatehandwritten messagesforLettersAgainstIsolation tohelpbrightendaythedaysof residentsofassistedlivingfacilities
SpanishBasics*
Saturday,October12|2-3:30p.m. Tuesday,November5|6-7:30p.m. SantoriLibrary-224 &VirtualviaZoom InterestedinlearningSpanish?This introductoryprogramwillcoverbasic introductionsandcommonsurvival phrasesinSpanish
AuthenticityCelebration& OpenMicLGBTQ+ComingOut &AcceptanceStories
Saturday,October12|2-4p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
Joinustolistenand/orsignupto expressyourselfthroughasong, poem,orstory Thisprogramis offeredinpartnershipwiththe AuroraLGBTQAdvisoryBoard.
DiscovertheArtofMacramé*
Sunday,October13|2-4p.m.
EolaRoadBranch-108&VirtualviaZoom Comelearnhowtoturn simpleknotsintostunning worksofartwithMacramé expertJodiWard.We'll exploreMacramésupplies, knots,patterns,andmorein thishands-onworkshop.
HauntedAurora*
Monday,October14|6-7p.m. EolaRoadBranch-166&VirtualviaZoom
ClayDiyaDecorating: BrightenYourDiwali*
Thursday,October17|6-8p.m.
EolaRoadBranch-166
Wanttoaddapersonaltouchto yourDiwalicelebrations?Bringyour creativityandcomedecorate traditional,claydiyas(small,oil lamps)tobrightenupyourhome!
DayoftheDeadSandcarpets &DiwaliRangoliArt*
Monday,October21|6:30-7:30p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126
Discovertheenchantingartoftwo cultureswithcolorfulpapercrafts All ageswelcome!
DiwaliCelebration: TheFestivalofLights
Saturday,October26|1-4p.m. EolaRoadBranch
Allareinvitedtojoinusfora delightfulafternoonfilledwithstories, crafts,treats,andlivehennabody artincelebrationofDiwali,the FestivalofLights!
FirstFriday:DayoftheDead Ofrendas&DiwaliAltars
Friday,November1|6-8p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Atrium
We'recelebratingDayoftheDead andDiwaliwithgorgeousofrendas anddisplays,music,andmore!
PreppingtheGardenforWinter Wednesday,October16|6-7p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126
Fridays,October11&November8
9a.m.-4:30p.m.
EolaRoadBranch-108 WICMobileClinic (Women,Infants,Children) Haveyoueverwondered ifyouareeligibleforthe DuPageHealthDepartment's WICprogram?Themobile unitwillbeheretosharemoreabout servicesandeligibility!
Curiousaboutthecreepiersideof Aurorahistory?DianeLadley,ghosttour guideandauthorofHauntedAurora, willexplorelegendsofourlocal landmarks
LaserCut&Paint:FallDoorHangers*
Wednesday,October16|6-7pm SantoriLibrary-Makerspace Interestedingettingcreativewitha lasercutter?LoveAutumndecorating? Inthishands-onworkshop,we'llusethe Epiloglasercutter&painttocreatea layeredpumpkinoutofwood
Wanttohelpmakeyournextseason's gardenmoresuccessful?!Comelearn aboutfertilization,watering&weed control,perennialcare,springbulb planting,&morewithMaster Gardeners!
Diwali
BookDiscussions
WhatWe'reReading
Wednesdays*
Wednesdays,October2& November6|8-9p.m. VirtualviaZoom
Readinganythinggood lately?Joinourvirtual bookclubviaZoom! We'lltaketurns sharingthegreat booksthatwehave beenreading
GriotAfrican-American BookDiscussion*
Tuesdays|6:30-7:30p.m.
October15-TheyCan'tTakeYour NamebyRobertJustice November19-TheMovement MadeUsbyDavidJ.DennisJr.
EolaRoadBranch-108&VirtualviaZoom
ThisgroupfeaturesbooksbyAfricanAmericanauthorsandmeetsin personandvirtuallyviaZoomonthe thirdTuesdayofthemonth
LooseEndsHandcraftGroup
6:30-8:30p.m.
Monday,October21
EolaRoadBranch-108
Monday,November18
EolaRoadBranchQuietReadingRoom
Callingallknitters,crocheters, embroiderers,needleworkers,and otherfansofhandcrafts!Joinusfor craftingtime&conversation
CareerCoachintheLibrary
Tuesdays,October22& November12&26|2-4p.m. SantoriLibrary-332 Walk-inandmeetwithaCareer CoachfromworkNetBatavia.No appointmentnecessary
3DPrintinginBraille*
Tuesday,October22|6-7p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Makerspace
We'lllearnthebasicsof Tinkercadandimmediately useournewskillstomake
PROGRAMSFORADULTS
WestBranchNonfiction BookDiscussion
Tuesdays|6:30-8p.m.
October15-TheSumofUsby HeatherMcGhee
November19-AlltheBeautyin theWorldbyPatrickBringley
WestBranch-MeetingRoom& VirtualviaZoom
Thisgroupreadsavarietyof contemporarynonfictionandmeets monthlyforlivelydiscussion
Booksn'Brew
Wednesdays|7-9p.m.
October16-MaybeYouShould TalktoSomeonebyLoriGottlieb November13 -WhatYouAre LookingForIsintheLibraryby MichikoAoyama McCartyMillsTaproom140S RiverSt,Unit108
Thisgroupreadsavarietyofgenres andmeetsattheMcCartyMills Taproomonceamonthtosocialize, discussbooks,andenjoylibations!
A-TownPoetics*
Tuesdays,October22&November26 6:30-7:30p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom& VirtualviaZoom
Lovepoetry?Thisgroupisopento writersofallagesandabilities We supporteachother,offercritiques,and hostevents.Dropinandjoinusin personorregistertoreceivetheZoom linkandmonthlychallenge
RaiseYourVoicewith
JasonReynolds*
3Dcubesfeaturingyour initialsinbothtextand braille Noprior3Dprintingexperience needed
Tuesday,October22|7-8pm VirtualviaZoom&Vimeo et’sconnectwithJason eynolds,#1NewYorkTimes estsellingandawardinningauthor,advocate, mentor,and2020-2022 ationalAmbassadorfor oungPeople'sLiterature!
aperLuminarias* ctober28|6:30-7:30p.m. EolaRoadBranch-166
Wanttolightupyourporch,window, and/orpersonalspace?Learnhowto turnaplainbottleorvaseintoa luminariawitharaisedflowerpattern! Allmaterialswillbeprovided
HappilyEverAfterBookClub
Saturdays|11a.m.-12p.m.
October19-HappyPlaceby EmilyHenry November16-ADuke,theLady, andaBabybyVanessaRiley
SantoriLibrary-224&VirtualviaZoom
Thisnewgroupreadsallromance fiction We’llhavea diverseselection, onetropeata time Joinusin personorvirtually viaZoom.
BreakfastBookClub
Wednesdays|10:30-11:30a.m.
October30-TheWagerbyDavid Grann
November27-TheThingsWeKeep bySallyHepworth EolaRoadBranch-QuietReadingRoom
Thisgroupreadsavarietyoffiction titles,mainlyhistoricalfiction,and meetsonceamonthforalively discussionandtastyrefreshments
MeetaParanormalInvestigator
Wednesday,October30|6-7p.m. SantoriLibrary-224
MeetlocalParanormalInvestigator CarlCrooks!We'lllearnaboutandsee evidencefromhauntedIllinois locationsandlearnabout tools,techniques,andghost huntingphilosophies
TinkercadTips&Tricks*
Saturday,November2|2-3pm SantoriLibrary-218
HaveaTinkercardaccountandwant tolearnmoreadvancedskills?Come learnbestpracticesandexplorea varietyoftoolswithoneofour Makerspaceexperts BasicTinkercad experiencerequired.
ComputerBasics:MicrosoftExcel* 6-7p.m.
Monday,November4
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Tuesday,November12
EolaRoadBranch-108
Monday,November18
SantoriLibrary-218
Getstartedwiththebasicsof computing!Thismonth,wewillexplore MicrosoftExcelbasicsfororganizing dataandcreatingbudgets
FallCardCraft*
Tuesday,November5|7-8p.m. WestBranch-MeetingRoom Getinspiredbythevibranthuesof autumnandexerciseyourcreativity! Expertcard-makerJenniferBoringwill showushowtomakeabeautifulfallthemedcard.Allmaterialswillbe provided
MedicareBasics
Wednesday,November6& Tuesday,November12|6-7p.m.
SantoriLibrary-305 Healthcare&Medicare
ConsultantMaryHansenwill explorewhatisandisnot covered,howtosavemoney andavoidpenalties,&more Attendeithersession; thisisnotaseries.
ThanksgivingRecipeSwap
Wednesday,November6|6-7:30pm SantoriLibrary-125/126
Haveagreatfamilyrecipe?Need someinspirationforagroup gathering?Comeshareyourfavorite recipeswithothersanddiscover newfavoritestotrythisyear!
PizzaNightwithPapaDom: FromDoughtoDelicious
Thursday,November7|6-8p.m. VirtualviaZoom
Lovepizza?!JoinDominic Garramone,theBreadMonk,for astep-by-stepguideto everythingyouneedtoknow aboutmakingafirstratepizza dough&savorysauce.
Fur-EverFriends:HowtoChoose &CareforYourPet*
Saturday,November9|2-4p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126
Readytowelcomeanewpetinto yourhome?ExpertsfromDog TrainingElitewillexplorehowto chooseapetforyourlifestyle &howtohelpkeepyourpet happy&healthy
FunforAll:BoardGames
Monday,November11|5-7p.m. WestBranch-LivingRoom
Comeplaytheboardgameswehave availableand/orbringafavoriteboard gameandteachothershowtoplay! Walk insofallagesandabilitiesare we
Scribes&Scribblers: AGroupforWriters
Monday,November11|6-8p.m. EolaRoadBranch-QuietReadingRoom Lookingtomeetotherwritersinyour community?Wantingfeedbackona plotproblem?Needinganewprompt tojogyourcreativity?Jointhismonthly socialspaceforwriters!
CommunityVoicesInConversation: SouthAsianHeritage
Thursday,November14|6:30-8p.m. EolaCommunityCenter 555S EolaRd -Room104
PanelistsfromourSouthAsian community,whosestoriesareshowcased inourCommunityVoicesexhibit,will sharetheirAuroralivedexperiencesina facilitateddiscussion.Allarewelcome.
TheReintroductionofNative AmericansintoIllinois
Wednesday,November20|6-7:30p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126&VirtualviaZoom BeforeThanksgivingthisyear,learn fromIllinoisHumanitiesRoadScholar, GeraldSavage,ashepresentsabrief historyofthereintroductionofNative AmericansintoIllinois.
HolidayTips&Trickswith ChefArtSmith*
Wednesday,November20|7-8p.m. VirtualviaZoom&YouTube
Jointwo-timeJamesBeardaward winnerChefArtSmithtolearnabout hisculinaryjourneyandbringsome culinaryinspirationintoyourholiday season Smithwillbejoinedby MonicaEng
WINTER Gala
SantoriLibrary&Bookmobile
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EolaRoadBranch
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WestBranch 233S.ConstitutionDr. Aurora,IL60506
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