Traveling Off the Beaten Path* Ages 6-11 Friday (8/5) A family take home kit featuring places to visit in the United States. Kit will include facts, activities, recipes, and a craft. 1 kit per family. Santori Sprouts* Grades 2 - 5 Saturday (8/6) & Saturday (8/20) 10:30 a.m. Santori Library - Kiwanis Children's Center Develop basic gardening skills through hands-on activities. Learn to plant, care for and harvest their crops. Families are welcome. Dream Scribers Debut Saturday (8/6) 1 p.m. Santori Library - 125/126 Young writers who have completed a 12-week Dream Scriber’s program will share readings from their books. Dream Scribers is a program through Talented Tenth Social Services, a non-profit organization in Aurora. Light snacks & beverages will be served. Ready, Set, Kindergarten* Children Entering Kindergarten in Fall '22 Monday (8/8) - Thursday (8/11) 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Santori Library - Hurrell Storytime Room Children will review basic kindergarten skills. Stories, crafts, and songs are included! Children can attend one or all four sessions. Nature Bingo Monday (8/8) 11 a.m. & Tuesday (8/9) 2 p.m. Santori Library - 125/126 A drop in Bingo program open to all families with children. Play once or over and over! Yoga Storytime and Movement for Toddlers Children ages 18 months - 3 years with a caregiver Saturday (8/13) 10 a.m. Eola Road Branch - Large Meeting Room Child and caregiver will learn basic yoga moves and how to regulate emotions using the alphabet and animal characters. This is a ticketed event, and tickets will be available at the children's desk 30 minutes prior to the start of the program. Kids Art Series* Ages 7 -12 Saturday (8/13) 10:30 a.m. Santori Library - 125/126 Join us for some interesting art projects and show off your creativity making popsicle stick crafts.
*Registration Required.
CHILDREN Early Readers Book Club* Grades K - 2 Saturday (8/13) 2 p.m. Eola Road Branch - Children's Program Room Read about your favorite characters! Engage in exciting activities! August's title is See the Cat: Three Stories About a Dog. This program does not teach children how to read. Read to a Stuffed Animal Tuesday (8/16) 1 - 3 p.m. Santori Library - Hurrell Storytime Room Brush up on your reading skills before school starts. Each child who reads for 10 minutes receives a stuffed animal. Stroller Fitness* Thursday (8/18) 9:30 a.m. Eola Road Branch - Large Meeting Room We're partnering with Fit4Mom Oswego to bring you free workouts, comprised of strength training, cardio, and core restoration- all while entertaining the little ones with songs, activities, and fun! Stargazing: View the Night Sky* Ages 5 & Up Saturday (8/20) Virtual via YouTube Register for a kit that has all the supplies you need to make a constellation viewer and star wheel. Kits available for pick up at the Santori Library's KCC desk! Pre-recorded videos by Fermilab scientists accompany the kit.
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Saturday, August 27 Santori Library 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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Artist Sketch Off 10 a.m. Twitch Streaming Tips & Tricks 11 a.m. Game Design with Roblox 12 p.m. LGBTQIA+ Representation in Comics Panel Discussion 1 p.m. Comic-Themed Improv Performance 2 p.m. Cosplay Meetup and Workshop 3 p.m. Arcade and board games, crafts, and more!
Visit AuroraPublicLibrary.org/Events or download our app for more programs, event details, and registration.
Chalk the Walk Monday (8/1) 3 p.m. West Branch - Outdoors Come decorate the West Branch sidewalk with your beautiful works of art! All skill levels are welcome, and all materials will be provided. Dream Scribers Debut Saturday (8/6) 1 p.m. Santori Library - 125/126 Join us for the exciting debut of young writers who have completed a 12-week Dream Scriber’s program. They will share readings from their books, and light snacks and beverages will be served. Dream Scribers is a program through Talented Tenth Social Services, a non-profit organization in Aurora. Water Battle! Monday (8/8) 2 p.m. Eola Road Branch - Outdoors Thursday (8/11) 3 p.m. Santori Library - Parker Garden Say goodbye to summer with a water battle of epic proportions! Materials will be provided. This event is for teens, but you're welcome to bring younger siblings to join in the fun! Nintendo Switch Sports Thursday (8/11) 4 p.m. West Branch - Meeting Room Join us for some Nintendo Switch Sports, including volleyball, tennis, and bowling!! No prior experience is necessary, and game systems will be provided.. DIY Aurora Highlights Guide Friday (8/12) 3 p.m. Santori Library - 224 Join us to make a 'Best of Aurora' guide... created by and for teens! Share your favorite places to go and things to do and learn about others. Volunteer credit available. APLD Plays Twitch - We're playing: Among Us Monday (8/15) 6 p.m. Virtual - Twitch We asked you to vote on our next game via Facebook and the winner is Among Us! This is a local party game of teamwork and betrayal ...in space! Our Twitch stream will be live at https://www.twitch.tv/apldplays. This game is rated E10+.
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Write a Letter to an Incarcerated Person Wednesday (8/17) 6 p.m. Santori Library - 125/126 Receiving letters can be a form of harm reduction for incarcerated people. Join us to write letters to someone in prison, and APLD will mail your finished letters after our program.
Getting to Know the Aurora Financial Empowerment Center* Thursday (8/18) 6 p.m. Santori Library - 125 and Virtual via Facebook Live The City of Aurora Financial Empowerment Center offers free one-on-one professional financial counseling to all residents of Aurora and surrounding areas. Learn about their resources and services and find out how you can benefit! Service Saturday - Instant Wild Animal IDs Saturday (8/20) 2 p.m. Eola Road Branch - Large Meeting Room Identify animals in pictures from motion-activated cameras around the world to help conservationists track endangered species. No experience necessary! Earn volunteer credit. Quarto Tournament Monday (8/22) 4 p.m. West Branch - Meeting Room Quarto is an easy to learn game that is a bit like Chess and a bit like Connect Four! All skill levels welcome, no prior experience needed. Summer Vibes Junk Journaling* Monday (8/22) 6 p.m. Eola Road Branch - Large Meeting Room Junk journaling uses found objects to make creative memorabilia books. Materials will be provided, however, you can personalize your journal by bringing mementos from your summer like photos, ticket stubs, or brochures. Custom Cork Boards Tuesday (8/23) 4 p.m. Santori Library - 224 Come decorate your own cork board using paint, washi tape, and more! Materials provided.
Artist Sketch Off 10 a.m. Twitch Streaming Tips & Tricks 11 a.m. Game Design with Roblox 12 p.m. LGBTQIA+ Representation in Comics Panel Discussion 1 p.m. Comic-Themed Improv Performance 2 p.m. Cosplay Meetup and Workshop 3 p.m. Arcade and board games, crafts, and more!
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*Registration Required. Visit AuroraPublicLibrary.org/Events or download our app for more programs, event details, and registration.
IL Secretary of State Mobile Driver Services Facility Thursday (8/4) 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Eola Road Branch - Large Meeting Room Save yourself a trip, we're bringing the DMV to you! Driver’s License Renewals, IL State Identification Cards, License Plate Renewal Stickers, Motor Voter Registration, Organ Donor Registration, and more. Homebuyer Education Seminar* Thursday (8/4) 6 p.m. Santori Library - 125/126 Combo and Virtual via Facebook Live Learn more about the home buying process, down payment assistance, types of mortgages, and other homebuyer resources. The Neighbor Project will walk you through all the steps of the home buying process. Community Blood Drive* Saturday (8/6) 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. West Branch - Parking Lot Eola Road Branch - Large Meeting Room We're partnering with the Versiti Blood Center to collect blood donations for area hospitals- can you help? Each donation impacts up to 3 lives! Walk-ins are welcome, appointments are appreciated. All donors must show a photo ID prior to donating. Organize Your Monthly Bills Using Microsoft Excel - Skill Builder Saturday (8/6) 10 a.m. Virtual via Zoom Learn the basics of Microsoft Excel and create a spreadsheet to organize your monthly bills.
Medicare 101* Monday (8/15) 6 p.m. Santori Library - 125 Medicare made easy!? How can I sign up for it? Will my doctors take it? Is it expensive? Our presenters from Islas Financial will answer these questions and more. P CULTURE A COMICS AND PO WHOLE FAMILY! EVENT FOR THE
Artist Sketch Off! 10 a.m. Twitch Streaming Tips & Tricks 11 a.m. Game Design with Roblox 12 p.m.
*Registration Required.
Coffee With A Career Coach: Job Search Essentials* Thursday (8/18) 9:30 a.m. Santori Library - 125/126 Meet with the Employment and Employer Services Career Coaches who will help you define your career goals and create a plan to achieve them. Getting to Know the Aurora Financial Empowerment Center* Thursday (8/18) 6 p.m. Santori Library - 125 and Virtual via Facebook Live The City of Aurora Financial Empowerment Center offers free one-on-one professional financial counseling to all residents of Aurora and surrounding areas. Learn about their resources and services and find out how you can benefit!
Computer Basics III* Thursday (8/25) 6 p.m. Santori Library - 218 The third class in our Computer Basics series. Learn more about navigating the internet and how to create an email address.
Create Customized Presentations - Skill Builder* Saturday (8/13) 10 a.m. Virtual via Zoom Learn how to create and edit slides, insert images and clipart, and run a slideshow using Microsoft PowerPoint.
Saturday, August 27 santori library 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Write a Letter to an Incarcerated Person Wednesday (8/17) 6 p.m. Santori Library - 125/126 Receiving letters can be a form of harm reduction for incarcerated people. Join us to write letters to someone in prison, and APLD will mail your finished letters after our program.
Summer Vibes Junk Journaling* Monday (8/22) 6 p.m. Eola Road Branch - Large Meeting Room Junk journaling uses found objects to make creative memorabilia books. Materials will be provided, however, you can personalize your journal by bringing mementos from your summer!
Computer Basics I* Thursday (8/11) 6 p.m. Santori Library - 218 A computer class for beginners. Learn about the mouse, keyboard, desktop, and more.
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10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease* Thursday (8/25) 6:30 p.m. Santori Library - 125/126 This educational program will help you recognize common signs of Alzheimer's disease in yourself and others and how to move forward, including how to talk with your doctor. Starting Your Own Food Business* Tuesday (8/30) 6 p.m. Santori Library - 125/126 Interested in launching your own food business? Learn what you need to know about industry regulations and kitchen requirements, pricing your products, building your brand, and more.
LGBTQIA+ Representation in Comics Panel Discussion 1 p.m. Comic-Themed Improv! 2 p.m. Cosplay Meetup and Workshop 3 p.m. Arcade and board games, crafts, and more!
Visit AuroraPublicLibrary.org/Events or download our app for more programs, event details, and registration.
EN ESPAÑOL N Compra De Una Vivienda - Seminario Educativo* jueves (8/4) 7 p.m. Biblioteca Santori – 125/126 & Evento Virtual por Facebook Live Aprende sobre el proceso de comprar una casa, asistencia del pago inicial, tipos de hipoteca y otros recursos necesarios para comprar una vivienda. La organización The Neighbor Project te guiara paso a paso en el proceso de compra de una vivienda.
Entrevista Virtual con Vicente Morales Día Internacional de la fotografía jueves (8/18) 6 p.m. Evento Virtual por Facebook Live Tendremos una entrevista virtual con el fotógrafo Oaxaqueño Vicente Morales, creador de la exhibición de fotografía que tendremos para celebrar el Día de los Muertos.
Transforme Su Vida A Través De La Meditación* sábado (8/6) 10 a.m. Biblioteca Santori - 126 En el interior de cada persona hay una energía espiritual que tiene el poder de transformarla, para lograr la plena realización. La meditación es una técnica a través de la cual se logra descubrir este poder latente. Una vez que se entra en contacto con esta fuerza interna, se experimenta una profunda transformación, obteniendo beneficios para el cuerpo, la mente, y el alma.
Aprendamos Sobre el Centro de Empoderamiento Financiero* jueves (8/18) 7 p.m. Biblioteca Santori - 125 & Evento Virtual por Facebook Live El Centro de Empoderamiento Financiero ofrece asesoría financiera personalizada y gratuita a todos los residentes de Aurora y de zonas alrededor. En esta presentación aprenderás acerca de los recursos y servicios que tienen y encuentra como es que puedes beneficiarte de ello.
Computación Básica* lunes (8/8) 6 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. Leyendo en Voz Alta martes (8/9 & 8/23) 5 p.m. Evento Virtual por Facebook Live ¡Estaremos leyendo el primer capítulo de los libros más nuevos en español en la biblioteca esperando que te intriguen y los lleves a casa! Cocinando con la Biblioteca Pública de Aurora domingos (8/14 & 8/28) 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! Taller Educativo de Medicare* lunes (8/15) 7 p.m. Biblioteca Santori - 125 Medicare hecho fácil. ¿Cuándo puedo inscribirme? ¿Qué cubre? ¿Lo tomarán mis médicos? ¿Es caro? Venga y obtenga respuestas a estas preguntas y más.
Computación Intermedia* lunes (8/22) 6 p.m. Biblioteca Santori - 218 Aprenderá cómo encontrar sitios de Internet e información con buscadores como Google, y practicaremos con otros programas de computación para mejorar sus habilidades. Conoce tus Derechos Laborales - Taller por The Farmworker and Landscaper Advocacy Project* lunes (8/29) 6 p.m. Biblioteca Santori - 125 Te orientaremos sobre tus dudas y podrias calificar para servicios que FLAP Illinois proporciona como ayuda relacionada a injusticias laborales.
Grupo de Conversación en Inglés* sábados (8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27) 10:30 a.m. Evento Virtual por Zoom ¡Es una buena manera de practicar inglés, ganar habilidad y confianza! Los inscritos recibirán un correo electrónico con el enlace para participar y unirse al evento. El cuarto sábado del mes es un grupo de lectura en inglés. Lea historias fáciles pero interesantes en inglés y luego discútalas en el grupo con un tutor.
*Se requiere registro. Visite AuroraPublicLibrary.org/Events o descargue nuestra aplicación para obtener más programas, detalles de eventos, y registro.
ADULTS VIRTUAL: What We're Reading Wednesdays* Wednesday (8/3) 8 p.m. Virtual via Zoom and Facebook Live Reading anything good lately? Join our virtual book club, and we'll take turns sharing the great books that we have been reading.
IN-PERSON: Eola Road Book Discussion* Wednesday (8/10) 6:30 p.m. Eola Road Branch - Large Meeting Room Eola Road Branch's monthly book discussion group. August's selection: The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner
HYBRID: Griot African-American Book Discussion* Tuesday (8/16) 6:30 p.m. Eola Road Branch - Large Meeting Room and Virtual via Zoom The Griot Book Discussion features books by African-American authors on the third Tuesday of the month. August's selection: The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett
HYBRID: West Branch Nonfiction Book Discussion* Tuesday (8/16) 6:30 p.m. West Branch - Meeting Room and Virtual via Zoom West Branch's monthly nonfiction book discussion group. August's selection: Fox and I: Maiden Voyages by Sian Evans
IN-PERSON: Breakfast Book Club Wednesday (8/17) 10:30 a.m. Eola Road Branch - Quiet Reading Room Join the Breakfast Book Club for our August meeting in person! August's selection: The Zookeeper's Wife by Diane Ackerman
HYBRID: West Branch Fiction Book Discussion* Thursday (8/25) 6:30 p.m. West Branch - Meeting Room and Virtual via Zoom West Branch's monthly fiction book discussion group. August's selection: The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead
*Registration Required.
Visit AuroraPublicLibrary.org/BookDiscussions for more details, and registration.