Library Card Design Contest Exhibition Monday (4/18) - Saturday (5/7) Santori Library- Atrium & Online at aurorapubliclibrary.org/cardcontest Enjoy an exhibition of the eligible entries received for our first ever library card design contest! Mother's Day Craft* Ages 9-12 Tuesday (5/3) 3 p.m. West Branch - Living Room Decorate a terra cotta pot for this Mother's Day.
First Friday Feel the Beat! Friday (5/6) 5:30 p.m. Santori Library - Atrium Join us for the reveal of our Library Card Design Contest winner and enjoy Chinese dance by Hao Dance and Japanese drumming by Tsukasa Taiko! The winning library card design entry will be unveiled at 6 p.m. Jellyfish Suncatcher Craft Ages 7-12 Saturday (5/7) 2 p.m. Eola Road Branch – Eola Children's Program Room Ticketed event. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 30 minutes prior to the start of the program. Habitat Hotels for Bees* Saturday (5/7) 2 p.m. Eola Road Branch – Outdoor Program The Bednarcik Environmental Club will teach you how to create habitat hotels for our friendly, neighborhood bees! In the event of rain or other inclement weather, Plan B is to meet in the Large Meeting Room. This craft will be suitable for ages 6 and up, families are welcome. Mother Goose Storytime All Ages Monday (5/9) 10 a.m. Santori Library - Hurrell Storytime Room We will have stories, songs, fingerplays, and interactive activities. Garden Adventure Walk Saturday (5/14) - Friday (5/27) Santori Library - Kiwanis Children's Center Follow a path around the Children's Garden and participate in various activities along the way.
Free Tutoring for K-12 Students
Tuesdays (5/3 & 5/24) 3:30 p.m. Santori Library Tuesdays (5/10 & 5/24) 3:30 p.m. Eola Road Branch Thursdays (5/5, 5/12 & 5/19) 3:45 p.m. West Branch
CHILDREN Saturday (5/7) All locations!
Visit our service desks and take home a free comic Book. Magic Microwave with Chef Owen* Ages 9 and up Saturday (5/14) 11 a.m. Virtual via Zoom Tweens and teens, learn how to create an irresistible microwave cupcake from Teen Chef Owen. Early Readers Book Club - Elephant and Piggie* Grades K-2 Saturday (5/14) 2 p.m. Eola Road Branch - Program Room Read about your favorite characters and engage in exciting activities! Coding Club Grades 3-5 Tuesday (5/17) 4 p.m. Eola Road Branch – Small Meeting Room Join this introductory level coding club. Ticketed event. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 30 minutes prior to the start of the program. Stroller Fitness* Thursday (5/19) 9:30 a.m. Eola Road Branch - Large Meeting Room Each workout is comprised of strength training, cardio, and core restoration, all while entertaining the little ones with songs, activities, and fun! Yoga Storytime and Movement for Toddlers 18 months - 3 yrs with a caregiver Saturday (5/21) 10 a.m. Eola Road Branch - Large Meeting Room Join us to learn basic Yoga moves using the alphabet and animal characters and how to regulate emotions. Ticketed event. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 30 minutes prior to the start of the program. Garden Playtime Ages 0-5 Thursday (5/19) 10 a.m. Santori Library - KCC Children's Garden Join us for an hour of free play outside in the Children's Garden! Santori Sprouts* Grades 2-5 Saturday (5/21) 10:30 a.m. Santori Library - Kiwanis Children's Center Develop basic gardening skills through hands-on activities. Choose your own plot and learn to plant, care for, and harvest crops. Families welcome.
*Registration Required. Visit AuroraPublicLibrary.org/Events or download our app for more programs, event details, and registration.