Read Beyond the Beaten Path
Summer Reading Adventure Ends Saturday (7/30) Complete 10 activities to earn a prize & 20 activities to earn a second prize.
Geocaching @ All Locations Friday (7/1) - Saturday (7/30) Geocaching is a family-friendly scavenger hunt where players use GPS coordinates & clues to find hidden treasure! To participate, stop by any service desk and pick up your clue sheet. One entry per person, per location. Kids Art Series* Ages 7-12 Wednesday (7/6) 4 p.m. Santori Library - 125/126 Show off your creativity! The July session will be paper marbling. Santori Sprouts – Gardening* Thursday (7/7) & Saturday (7/23) 10:30 a.m. Santori Library - Children's Garden Help our garden grow! Learn basic gardening skills with hands-on activities.
CHILDREN STORYTIME Beginning the week of 7/11
www.aurorapubliclibrary.org/storytimes Campfire Craft Ages 5 - 12 Thursday (7/14) 4 p.m. Santori Library - 139 Hurrell Storytime Room Make a glowing campfire craft! Yoga Storytime and Movement for Toddlers Children 18 months - 3 years with a caregiver Saturday (7/16) 10 a.m. Eola Road Branch - Large Meeting Room Child and caregiver will learn basic yoga moves using alphabet, animal characters and will learn to regulate emotions. Bright Directions* Ages 5-12 Monday (7/18) 11 a.m. Santori Library - 125/126 This program is a great opportunity for children to learn about mindfulness techniques through stories and crafts!
Traveling Off the Beaten Path* Grades 6 - 11 Friday (7/8) A family take home kit featuring places to visit in the United States. Kit will include facts, activities, recipes and a craft.
DIY Bird Feeder Craft Ages 7 - 12 Tuesday (7/19) 2 p.m. Eola Road Branch - Children's Program Room Make your own bird feeder made out of a recycled milk carton.
Hiking Buddies Ages 5 - 10 Friday, July 08 2022, 2:00pm - 2:45pm Santori Library - 139 Hurrell Storytime Room Make a special hiking buddy for your next hike or walk around town.
Stroller Fitness* Thursday (7/21) 9:30 a.m. Eola Road Branch - Large Meeting Room Each free workout is comprised of strength training, cardio and core restoration, all while entertaining the little ones with songs, activities and fun!
Early Readers Book Club – Yasmin* Grades K - 2 Saturday (7/9) 2 p.m. Eola Road Branch - Program Room Read about your favorite characters and engage in exciting activities! This program does not teach children how to read. Going On a Bear Hunt Ages 4 - 7 Tuesday (7/12) 2 p.m. Santori Library - 139 Hurrell Storytime Room Read the story and then act it out with us. Following that we will make a craft to use to reenact the story at home.
Marshmallow Painting Ages 5 - 7 Wednesday (7/27) 11:30 a.m. Eola Road Branch - Children's Program Room Come make a work of art with a marshmallow paintbrush! Float a Boat Ages 6 - 11 Thursday (7/28) 2 p.m. Santori Library - 139 Hurrell Storytime Room Using the materials provided design a boat that you think will float. Test it out and try again if not happy with the results. Supplies and water for testing will be provided.
This is a ticketed event. Tickets are available at the children's desk 30 minutes prior to the start of the program.
*Registration Required.
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Read Beyond the Beaten Path
TEENS
Summer Reading Adventure Ends Saturday (7/30) Complete 10 activities to earn a prize & 20 activities to earn a second prize.
Geocaching @ All Locations Friday (7/1) - Saturday (7/30) Geocaching is a family-friendly scavenger hunt where players use GPS coordinates & clues to find hidden treasure! To participate, stop by any service desk and pick up your clue sheet. One entry per person, per location. Teen Movie Night: Turning Red Thursday (7/7) 4:30 p.m. West Branch - Meeting Room Mei Lee is a 13-year-old Chinese-Canadian student who, due to a hereditary curse, 'poofs' into a giant, red panda whenever she experiences strong emotion (which is practically ALWAYS). Snacks will be provided. DIY Vinyl Stickers and Decals Tuesday (7/12) 3 p.m. Santori Library - 224 Dolan Family Teen Program Room Come design and make your own vinyl decals- perfect for laptops, water bottles, and more! Test Your Metal: Metal Stamping Keychains Wednesday (7/13) 3 p.m. Eola Road Branch - Large Meeting Room Grab a mallet and get ready to stamp some metal! All materials will be provided, and no prior experience is needed. Safety will be enforced when using the mallet. Record Painting for Teens* Thursday (7/14) 4 p.m. West Branch - Meeting Room Join us as we upcycle vinyl records into works of art! No prior painting experience is needed, and all materials will be provided.
GRADES
6 - 12
Board Game Night Tuesday (7/19) 6:30 p.m. Santori Library - 224 Dolan Family Teen Program Room Join us for a fun evening with plenty of games and snacks! We have a ton of new games, including Giant Jenga, or bring your own game to share. Where in the World Are You: VR Experience Wednesday (7/20) 6:30 p.m. Eola Road Branch - Large Meeting Room Join us to play the popular, virtual reality game Somewhere. Get dropped somewhere in the world and try to figure out where you have landed! This game is very similar to Geoguessr, but in 3D. Naturalization 101: Becoming a U.S. Citizen* Thursday (7/21) 6 p.m. Virtual via Zoom A representative from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will conduct a virtual informative session on the naturalization process. Introduction to Raspberry Pi* Saturday (7/23) 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Santori Library - 125/126 This full-day workshop will focus on how to create simple cyber-physical systems to solve practical problems using the Raspberry Pi computer system. Lunch will be provided. Create Customized Presentations - Skill Builder* Saturday (7/23) 10 a.m. Virtual via Zoom & Facebook Live Learn how to create and edit slides, insert images and clipart, and run a slideshow using Microsoft PowerPoint. Community Forum: Pre-Arrest Diversion Tuesday (7/26) 5:30 p.m. Santori Library - John C. Dunham Atrium and Virtual via Zoom & Facebook Live Join the Kane County Pre-Arrest Diversion team and its partners at a community forum to learn more about pre-arrest diversion and plans to expand implementation in Kane County. Community Blood Drive Saturday (7/30) 10 a.m. Santori Library - 125/126 Donated blood benefits local hospitals- can you help?! Walk-ins are welcome, though appointments are appreciated. All donors must show a photo ID prior to donating.
APLD Plays Twitch - We're playing: Tabletop Simulator Monday (7/18) 6 p.m. Virtual via Twitch Tune in and watch us play video games on our Twitch channel! Tabletop Simulator is the only simulator where you can let your aggression out by FLIPPING THE TABLE! This game is not rated and should be appropriate for all ages. Our Twitch stream will be live at https://www.twitch.tv/apldplays
*Registration Required. Visit AuroraPublicLibrary.org/Events or download our app for more programs, event details, and registration.
Geocaching @ All Locations Friday (7/1) - Saturday (7/30) Geocaching is a family-friendly scavenger hunt where players use GPS coordinates & clues to find hidden treasure! To participate, stop by any service desk and pick up your clue sheet. One entry per person, per location.
Computer Basics I* Wednesday (7/6) 6 p.m. Thursday (7/28) 6 p.m. Eola Road Branch - Large Meeting Room Join us to learn about the basic components of a computer and get started using using a mouse, keyboard, the Internet, and more. Camazotz: Film Screening and Discussion* Thursday (7/7) 6 p.m. Santori Library - 125/126 Camazotz propels us to reflect on violence in our cities and within ourselves- as well as the need and ways to heal. Film in Spanish with English subtitles. BINGO! Friday (7/8) 10:30 a.m. Eola Road Branch - Large Meeting Room Play BINGO and win books and prizes. Yoga Storytime and Movement for Toddlers Children 18 months - 3 years with a caregiver Saturday (7/16) 10 a.m. Eola Road Branch - Large Meeting Room Child and caregiver will learn basic yoga moves using alphabet, animal characters and will learn to regulate emotions. This is a ticketed event. Tickets are available at the children's desk 30 min prior to the start of the program. Organize Your Monthly Bills Using Microsoft Excel - Skill Builder* Saturday (7/16) 10 a.m. Virtual via Zoom Learn the basics of Microsoft Excel and create a spreadsheet to organize your monthly bills.
Read Beyond the Beaten Path
ADULTS Top 10 Questions to Ask Your Financial Planner* Tuesday (7/19) 6:30 p.m. Virtual via Zoom Speaker Ed Gjertsen II, CFP, will provide essential insight to help you evaluate and vet investment professionals entrusted with your financial life. Naturalization 101: Becoming a U.S. Citizen* Thursday (7/21) 6 p.m. Virtual via Zoom A representative from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will conduct a virtual informative session on the naturalization process. Create Customized Presentations - Skill Builder* Saturday (7/23) 10 a.m. Virtual via Zoom & Facebook Live Learn how to create and edit slides, insert images and clipart, and run a slideshow using Microsoft PowerPoint. Paint Your Own Library Tote Bag!* Monday (7/25) 6 p.m. Santori Library - 125/126 Join us and create your own bag for use at the Library, grocery store, or wherever you would like to show off your creativity! All supplies will be provided, and no prior painting experience is necessary. Community Forum: Pre-Arrest Diversion Tuesday (7/26) 5:30 p.m. Santori Library - John C. Dunham Atrium and Virtual via Zoom & Facebook Live Join the Kane County Pre-Arrest Diversion team and its partners at a community forum to learn more about pre-arrest diversion and plans to expand implementation in Kane County. Ending Discrimination with the HRC* Thursday (7/28) 6 p.m. Santori Library - 126 & Virtual via Facebook Live Join us to learn about Aurora's Human Relations Commission (HRC). If you believe you have experienced discrimination, you have the right to file a complaint, and the HRC will investigate. Community Blood Drive Saturday (7/30) 10 a.m. Santori Library - 125/126 Donated blood benefits local hospitalscan you help?! Walk-ins are welcome, though appointments are appreciated. All donors must show a photo ID prior to donating..
Ends Saturday (7/30) Complete 10 activities to earn a prize and 20 activities to earn a second prize.
*Registration Required. Visit AuroraPublicLibrary.org/Events or download our app for more programs, event details, and registration.
EN ESPAÑOL N
Cocinando con la Biblioteca Pública de Aurora domingos (7/3 y 7/17) 5 p.m. Evento Virtual Por YouTube Únase a nosotros para recetas deliciosas y fáciles para toda la familia.
Camazotz: Proyección de la Película y Debate* jueves (7/7) 6 p.m. Biblioteca Santori - 125/126 Camazotz nos lleva a reflexionar sobre la violencia en la ciudad y dentro de nosotros mismos así como en la necesidad de sanarse. Película en Español con subtítulos en Inglés. Transforme Su Vida A Través De La Meditación* sábado (7/9) 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. Curso de Mini Bordado* sábado (7/9) 2 p.m. Biblioteca Santori -126 Acompáñanos a realizar joyería artesanal con bordados miniatura. Materiales incluidos. Para mayores de 15 años. Computación Básica* lunes (7/11) 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 (7/12 y 7/26) 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! Cuento Bilingüe Niños de todas las edades miércoles (7/13, 7/20, y 7/27) 10 & 10:30 a.m. Surcasal West ¡Únase a nosotros para la hora de cuentos bilingües, venga y escuche cuentos, rimas y música! Se requiere boleto para la hora del cuento. Los boletos están disponibles 30 minutos antes del comienzo de cada hora de cuentos.
Lee más allá del camino conocido Finaliza el sábado 30 de julio Completa 10 actividades para ganar un premio y 20 actividades para ganar un libro gratis.
Consejos y Trucos para Usar Google - Tecnología en Español* miércoles (7/13) 6 p.m. Evento Virtual por Zoom y Facebook Live Acompáñanos y aprende un poco sobre las funciones y aplicaciones básicas que Google ofrece. Naturalización 101: Convertirse en Ciudadano de los Estados Unidos* jueves (7/21) 6 p.m. Evento Virtual por Zoom Por favor acompáñenos a esta sesión informativa sobre el proceso de naturalización, cumplimiento de requisitos, y el examen del idioma inglés e información cívica de los Estados Unidos. Los participantes tendrán la oportunidad de hacer preguntas durante la sesión.La presentación se llevará a cabo en inglés, pero el oficial represéntate podrá traducir en español. Esta sesión es ideal para aquéllos que se están preparando para convertirse en ciudadanos estadounidenses. Computación Intermedia* lunes (7/25) 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. Club de Lectura en español - "Dónde Estás, Mundo Bello"* jueves (7/28) 6:30 p.m. Biblioteca Santori -125 Ven a conversar acerca del contenido, personajes y pasajes favoritos. Tendremos galletas y café. Pasa a recoger una copia del libro en la biblioteca Santori y regístrate. Acaba con la Discriminación con HRC* jueves (7/28) 7 p.m. Biblioteca Santori -126 Infórmese sobre la Comisión de Relaciones Humanas de la Ciudad de Aurora. Si cree que ha sufrido discriminación, tiene derecho a presentar una queja y la Comisión de Relaciones Humana de Aurora procederá con una investigación .
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ADULTS VIRTUAL: What We're Reading Wednesdays* Wednesday (7/6) 8 p.m. Reading anything good lately? Join our virtual book club via Zoom or Facebook Live! We'll take turns sharing the great books that we have been reading.
IN-PERSON: Eola Road Book Discussion* Wednesday (7/13) 6:30 p.m. Eola Road Branch - Large Meeting Room Eola Road Branch's monthly book discussion group. July's selection: Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro
HYBRID: Griot African-American Book Discussion* Tuesday (7/19) 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. July's selection: Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid
HYBRID: West Branch Nonfiction Book Discussion* Tuesday (7/19) 6:30 p.m. West Branch - Meeting Room and Virtual via Zoom West Branch's monthly nonfiction book discussion group. July's selection: Fox and I: An Uncommon Friendship by Catherine Raven
IN-PERSON: Breakfast Book Club Wednesday (7/27) 10:30 a.m. Eola Road Branch - Quiet Reading Room Join the Breakfast Book Club for our July meeting in person! July's selection: Arcadia by Lauren Groff
HYBRID: West Branch Fiction Book Discussion* Thursday (7/28) 6:30 p.m. West Branch - Meeting Room and Virtual via Zoom West Branch's monthly fiction book discussion group. July's selection: Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult
*Registration Required.
Visit AuroraPublicLibrary.org/Events or download our app for more programs, event details, and registration.