Scribble Art**
Tuesday, May 2 | 4:30 - 5 p m
Eola Road Branch - Children's Program Room
Let's make art out of simple scribbles! Grades 2 - 6.
Mother's Day Craft
Thursday, May 4 | 4 - 5 p m
West Branch - Meeting Room
CHILDREN
Chicken Storytime
Saturday, May 13 | 2 - 3 p.m.
West Branch - Meeting Room
Enjoy stories and a visit with real pet chickens All ages
Join us to make mom & mom-figures some paper flowers or a card to celebrate this special day. Ages 6 - 11.
Backyard Adventures
Thursday, May 4 | 6 - 6:45 p.m.
Santori Library - Hurrell Storytime Room
Learn about some of the wildlife that may visit your backyard. Ages 6 - 11.
First Friday: Full Moon
Friday, May 5 | 6 - 8 p m
Santori Library - Atrium
Celebrate the full moon and enjoy listening to moon myths and legends, meet nocturnal animals, chat with astronomers, try a Moon Pie, and more!
Drawing Comics with Jarrett J. Krosoczka*
Saturday, May 6 | 10 - 11 a.m.
Virtual via Zoom & YouTube
Join us for an inspiring, live drawing workshop with Jarrett J Krosoczka, the New York Times bestselling author/illustrator behind more than forty books with humor, heart, and deep respect for his young readers.
Free Comic Book Day!
Saturday, May 6 | All Day
All Library Locations
Pow! Zap! We're celebrating Free Comic Book Day with free comic books! Visit our Youth and Reference desks and take home your favorite
SPARK Storytime & Playgroup
Wednesdays, May 10 & 24 | 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Eola Road Branch - Children's Program Room
Get kindergarten ready with this interactive storytime & playtime, brought to you in collaboration with SPARK Aurora Ages 0 - 5
Coding Club**
Wednesday, May 10 | 4 -5 p.m.
Eola Road Branch - Small Meeting Room
Want to learn about coding? Join us for fun activities that teach beginner coding skills! Grades 3 - 5
Air-Dry Clay Sculpting**
Wednesday, May 10 | 6 - 6:30 p.m.
Eola Road Branch - Children's Program Room
Miss playing with Playdough? Come make your own air-dry clay creations at the library! Grades 3 - 8.
Family Bingo
Saturday, May 13 | 2 - 3 p m
Eola Road Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join us for a few games of Bingo All families with children are welcome
Monarchs on the Move**
Monday, May 15 | 4:30 - 5:15 p.m.
Eola Road Branch - Large Meeting Room
Learn about the Monarch Butterfly, the challenges th faces to survive, and the unique life-cycle of butterflies. Ages 8 - 12.
Fantasy Maps
Saturday, May 20 | 2 - 3 p.m.
Santori Library - Hurrell Storytime Room
Create your own fantasy map based on your favorite movie, book, or music, or build an entirely new world of your own creation! Grades 3 - 5.
Make It Yours: Tic Tac Sew!
Sunday, May 21 | 2 - 3:30 p.m.
Santori Library - Hurrell Storytime Room
Create your own tic tac toe game while you learn hand sewing basics and needle safety. Grades 3 - 5.
Hello, Summer! DIY Craft Night
Monday, May 22 | 6:30 - 8 p m
Eola Road Branch - Large Meeting Room
Drop in and enjoy an evening of DIY crafting with your family! Children under the age of 8 must be directly supervised by a caregiver.
Colored Pasta Necklaces
Tuesday, May 23 | 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Eola Road Branch - Children's Program Room
Join us to make a fun necklace out of colored pasta and improve your child's fine motor skills at the same time! Ages 3 - 5 with a caregiver
Santori Sprouts
Saturday, May 27 | 11 a m - 12 p m
Santori Library - Parker Garden
Help our garden grow! Learn basic gardening skills hands-on with activities. Grades 2 - 5.
Build Video Games with Scratch 3.0*
Saturday, May 27 | 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Math Matters
Wednesday, May 10 | 6 -7 p.m.
Santori Library - Hurrell Storytime Room
This program includes exploring numbers and counting, but also comparing and sorting objects, finding patterns, and learning about shapes Ages 3 - 6
* Registration Required.
Santori Library - 218
Learn how to code with Scratch and design a unique video game! No coding experience is necessary, and all ages are welcome
** Ticketed program. Tickets are available at the Children's Desk 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Visit AuroraPublicLibrary.org/Events or download our app for more programs, event details, & registration.
Merry Tutors
Tuesdays, May 2 & 16 | 3:30 - 5 p.m.
Eola Road Branch - Small Meeting Room
Thursdays, May 4, 11, 18, & 25 | 4 - 5:30 p.m.
West Branch - Living Room
Tuesdays, May 9 & 23 | 3:30 - 5 p.m.
Santori Library - 224
Looking for free homework help for students in grades K to 12?
Drop in for tutoring sessions with volunteers from The Merry Tutor!
DIY Stress Balls
Tuesday, May 2 | 6 - 7 p.m.
Santori Library - 224
Finals are coming and with them- all the stress! Come enjoy making your own anti-stress ball Relax All materials will be provided.
West Branch Teen Hangout
Tuesdays, May 2, 9, 16, & 23 | 4 - 5:30 p.m.
West Branch - Living Room
Hang out in the Teen Area- play games, craft, and enjoy snacks!
First Friday: Full Moon
Friday, May 5 | 6 - 8 p.m.
Santori Library - Atrium
Celebrate the full moon and enjoy listening to moon myths and legends, meet nocturnal animals, chat with astronomers, try a Moon Pie, and more!
Service Saturday for Teens: Mental Health Awareness Bookmarks
Saturday, May 6 | 3 - 4:30 p.m. Eola Road Branch - Large Meeting Room
Saturday, May 27 | 10 - 11:30 a.m. Santori Library - 224
Saturday, May 27 | 2 - 3:30 p m West Branch - Living Room
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Come help create beautiful bookmarks that include mental health resources and positive messages.
Drop-in VR
Monday, May 8 | 6 - 7 p m Santori Library - 224
Wednesday, May 31 | 7 - 8 p.m.
Eola Road Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join us to play a variety of virtual reality (VR) games and apps, including Fruit Ninja, Beat Saber, Among Us, Gorilla Tag, and more! No prior experience is necessary, and snacks will be provided.
Financial Aid Application Workshop*
Monday, May 8 | 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Eola Road Branch - Large Meeting Room
Staff from the Illinois Student Assistance Com participants understand the financial aid appl Students and parents are welcome, and lapto
Folded Paper Bracelets Craft
Tuesday, May 9 | 7 - 8 p.m.
Eola Road Branch - Large Meeting Room
Learn how to make folded paper bracelets in any size or color! (These are great gifts for friends or family.) No special skills are necessary, and all materials will be provided
* Registration Required.
TEENS
APLD Plays Twitch - We're Playing: Raft
Monday, May 15 | 6 - 7 p m
Virtual via Twitch www.twitch.tv/apldplays
Tune in and watch us play video games on our Twitch channel! The game Raft throws you and your friends into an epic oceanic adventure Alone or together, players battle to survive a perilous voyage across a vast sea.
Cookies & Cram
Tuesday, May 16 & 23 4 - 8 p m
Santori Library - 224
Tuesday, May 23 4 - 8 p.m.
Eola Road Branch - Small Meeting Room
For brave adventurers fighting their way through finals week, let this be an oasis where you can relax and enjoy cookies while you study!
Teen SRA Volunteer Orientation
Wednesday, May 17 | 6 - 7 p m OR
Saturday, May 20 | 3 - 4 p.m.
Eola Road Branch - Large Meeting Room
Already submitted your volunteer application? Make sure to attend one orientation session in order to volunteer for our Summer Reading Adventure!
Roaring Robotics: Robots @ Eola!
Saturday, May 20 | 11 a m - 3 p m
Eola Road Branch - Small Meeting Room
See robots. Meet the students who built them. Learn about robotics competitions for teens and more!
Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Monday, May 22 | 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Eola Road Branch - Small Meeting Room
Santori Library - 224
West Branch - Meeting Room
Our Teen Advisory Board is a group that helps with special projects and planning programs. We meet in person at every location and on Zoom There will be pizza!
Boost Your Study Skills with Brainfuse HelpNow*
Thursday, May 25 | 6 - 7 p.m.
Santori Library - 218
Learn about Brainfuse HelpNow, a powerful online study tool which gives students of all ages access to virtual tutoring, test prep, and essay advice-all for free with your library card!
Game Night: Asian and Pacific Island Fun
Tuesday, May 30 | 6 - 8 p.m.
Santori Library - 224
Come learn about and play games from Asian and Pacific Island countries! If you have any games, food or traditions you want to share, please bring them.
** Ticketed program. Tickets are available at the Children's Desk 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Visit AuroraPublicLibrary.org/Events or download our app for more programs, event details, & registration.
Games for Grownups: Ages 50+
Tuesdays, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | 1 - 3 p.m.
West Branch - Meeting Room
Seniors, join us to play board games, enjoy adult coloring, and meet other seniors! Light refreshments will be served. The first week of the month, library staff will teach the group a new board game
Spanish Conversation Group*
Wednesday, May 3 & 17 | 7 - 8 p m
Eola Road Branch - Small Meeting Room
TAnyone interested in learning and practicing basic, conversational Spanish skills is welcome! Join us and have a great time
English at the Library
Thursday, May 4, 11, 18, 25 | 7 - 8 p.m.
Santori Library - 244
Practice and improve your English conversation skills in a weekly, relaxed environment!
First Friday: Full Moon
Friday, May 5 | 6 - 8 p m
Santori Library - Atrium
Celebrate the full moon and enjoy listening to moon myths and legends, meet nocturnal animals, chat with astronomers, try a Moon Pie, and more!
Starting a Cannabis Business
Saturday, May 6 | 2 - 3 p m
Santori Library - 125/126
Information about starting a cannabis dispensing business can be hard to find Kyrié Kirkland from Nuvé will discuss legal entrepreneurship, dispensing, ancillary and tech opportunities, and more.
WIC Mobile Clinic (Women, Infants, Children)
Thursday, May 11 | 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Eola Road BranchParking Lot & Large Meeting Room
Have you ever wondered if you are eligible for the DuPage Health Department's WIC program? The mobile unit will be here to share more about services and eligibility!
Lawyers in the Library
Thursday, May 11 | 6 - 7:30 p m
Santori Library - 125/126
Tuesday, May 16 | 6:30 - 8 p.m. Eola Road Branch - Large Meeting Room
Have a legal question? Come for a free, 15 minute, walk-in consultation!
Service Saturday for Adults: DIY Bird Feeders
Saturday, May 13 | 3 - 4 p.m.
Eola Road Branch - Small Meeting Room
Want to give back to our community? For our project this month, we'll be creating DIY Bird Feeders to help brighten up the backyards of our community!
*Registration Required.
ADULTS
Designing a Flower Bed with Seasonal Interest*
Saturday, May 13 | 10 - 11 a m
Eola Road Branch - Meeting Room
Curious about how to keep your flower beds blooming every season? The University of Illinois Extension Office's Horticulture Department will share insight and tips on how to plant, grow, and maintain beds
On Being Fabulous: Jonathan Van Ness & Kristi Yamaguchi*
Wednesday, May 17 | 7 - 8 p m
Virtual via Zoom & YouTube
Queer Eye star and ice skating superfan, Jonathan Van Ness talks with his idol, Olympic Gold Medalist Kristi Yamaguchi. They'll chat figure skating, fabulous style, and whatever else comes up!
Burned into Memory
Saturday, May 20 | 11 a m - 12 p m
Santori Library - 125/126
You've heard of the Great Chicago Fire, but have you heard of the Rialto Theatre Fire in Aurora? Join local historian Tracy Duran to learn about Aurora's historic fires and how they shaped our city
The Business of Food Part 3: Is a Food Truck Business Right for You?
Wednesday, May 24 | 6 - 7:30 p m
Santori Library - 125/126
Join us to compare and contrast different types of food businesses- from food trucks to catering business Missed Part 1 and/or 2? No problem!
Word for Job Seekers: Cover Letters and Resumes*
Thursday, May 25 | 10 - 11 a m
Santori Library - 218
Learn how to use templates to create resumes and cover letters. Basic working knowledge of Word is required
Origami Workshop*
Tuesday, May 30 | 3 - 4 p.m.
Santori Library - Makerspace
Learn how to create fun and unique origami projects! Origami paper and a variety of designs will be available to choose your favorites from
Walk-In with Business & Career Services
Wednesday, May 31 | 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Santori Library - 125/126
Are you 18-24 years old and looking for work? Learn how Business & Career Services can start your career! This program is for recent graduates and young adults looking to start a career path English/Spanish bilingual program
Visit AuroraPublicLibrary.org/Events or download our app for more programs, event details, and registration.
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Cuento bilingüe
miércoles, 3 de mayo | 10 -10:20 a.m. Sucursal West - Sala de Reunio !Únete a nosotras para disfrutar de cuentos bilingües, musica y rimas
Manualidad para el día de la madre* miércoles, 3 de mayo | 6 - 7:30 p m Biblioteca Santori - 125/126 íDisfruta una hora de manualidades para el día de la madre! Haz tu propia taza de café con diseño de girasoles.
Inglés en la biblioteca
jueves, 4, 11, 18, 25 de mayo | 7 - 8 p.m. Biblioteca Santori - 244 ¡Practica y mejora tu inglés conversacional en una clase semanal relajada!
Computación Básica*
miércoles, 10 de mayo | 6 - 7 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.
Abogados en la Biblioteca jueves, 11 de mayo | 6 - 7:30 p.m. Biblioteca Santori - 125/126 martes, 16 de mayo | 6:30 - 8 p.m. Sucursal Eola Road - Sala de Reuniones Estamos proporcionando un servicio sin cita previa para ayudar con preguntas legales. 15 minutos por persona.
Como utilizar Gmail* miércoles, 17 de mayo | 6 - 7 p.m. Biblioteca Santori - 218
Si tienes una cuenta te Gmail, te enseñaros como utilizar todo su potencial que te ayudaría en tu vida cotidiana.
La Importancia de Mamá - Presentación por parte del Dr. Mario Guzmán*
jueves, 18 de mayo | 7 - 8:30 p.m. Biblioteca Santori - 125/126 y Virtual por Facebook
El Dr. Guzmán nos ayudará a entender las expectativas y realidades de la mujer contemporánea. Presentación en español, favor de registrarse.
Computación Intermedia*
miércoles, 24 de mayo | 6 - 7 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.
Trucos y consejos para usar Windows OS* miércoles, 31 de mayo | 6 - 7 p.m. Biblioteca Santori - 218
Enseñaremos como navegar y utilizar el sistema operativo Windows.
*Se requiere registro.
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