Your Library Newsletter February - March 2023

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Y O U R L I B R A R Y

FEBRUARY & MARCH 2023

FeaturedPrograms

CARE & CUSTODY: PAST RESPONSES TO MENTAL HEALTH EXHIBIT

TUESDAY, JANUARY 17 - FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24

Santori Library – Atrium

This banner exhibit and companion website explore the treatment of people with mental health conditions throughout historybringing to light the tension that has existed between care and custody.

THE WEIRD & WONDERFUL MARY ROACH*

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1 AT 7 P.M.

Virtual via Zoom and YouTube

Join us for an entertaining and hilarious evening with New York Times best-selling science author, Mary Roach! Roach will discuss her frank approach to science, the importance of humor, and more

FIRST FRIDAY: WOMAN UP!

FRIDAY, MARCH 3 FROM 6 TO 8 P.M.

Santori Library – Atrium

WALK-IN COVID-19 TESTING

MONDAYS, FROM 9:30 A.M. TO 12:30 P.M.

WEDNESDAYS, FROM 12 TO 3 P.M.

FRIDAYS, FROM 11 A.M. TO 2 P.M.

Santori Library – Room 126

Come for free Covid-19 testing provided by SHIELD Illinois. Testing is salvia-based and results are available within 24-48 hours. A phone with texting capability is needed, and masks are required.

AFRICAN AMERICANS IN AURORA: 1921 – 1955*

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6 AT 7 P.M.

Santori Library – Rooms 125/126 & Virtual via Zoom Join Alderman Sherman Jenkins to learn about how African Americans lived in Aurora during the decades leading up to the national Civil Rights Movement.

IL SECRETARY OF STATE MOBILE EVENT

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7 FROM 10 A.M. TO 2 P.M.

Eola Road Branch – Large Meeting Room

Save yourself a trip, we're bringing the DMV to you! Services include Driver's License Renewals, IL State ID Cards, and more. Please see the Library's events website for the full list of services provided and limitations.

SAYING YES TO YOUR STORY: CONVERSATION WITH

KWAME ALEXANDER*

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8 AT 7 P.M.

Virtual via Zoom

Joinusforaneveningwithbest-sellingandaward-winning children’sandyoungadultauthorandpoet,Kwame Alexander!Asacreatorofmorethan36books,Kwame willenergizeourcommunitytoharnessthepowerofwords andstorytellingforchange

VIRTUAL AUTHOR VISIT: SHANNON HALE & LEUYEN PHAM*

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11 AT 3 P.M.

Eola Road Branch – Large Meeting Room

Join us in person at a watch party or via Zoom for this exciting virtual author visit with the author & illustrator of the Real Friends graphic novel series! Registration required for Zoom and recommended for watch party.

Kick off Women's History Month with music from the Mariachi Sirenas, crafting with the West Aurora High School Empowered Women of the Future Club, and more!

LIFE SIZE KERPLUNK

THURSDAY, MARCH 16 – SUNDAY, MARCH 19

West Branch – Children’s Area

Enjoy this fun exhibit from the DuPage Children’s Museum. Available during library hours. All ages.

MR. FREEZE: A VERY COOL SHOW**

MONDAY, MARCH 27 AT 2 P.M.

Eola Road Branch – Large Meeting Room

A very cool show with lots of surprises, loud noises and some fun facts about the extreme cold.

BOB ROSS PAINTING PARTY*

FRIDAY, MARCH 31 AT 1 P.M.

Santori Library – Hurrell Storytime Room

Learn how to paint like the one and only Bob Ross! During this hour and a half class, you'll create your own masterpiece to enjoy at home. Ages 8 - 11.

The Aurora Public Library District offers free home delivery of library materials to qualified residents! Call the Outreach Services Department at 630-723-2705 to learn more!

¡ElDistritodeBibliotecasPúblicasdeAurora ofreceentregagratuitaadomiciliode materialesaresidentescalificados!

¡LlamaalDepartamentodeServiciosde Extensiónal 630-723-2705para obtenermásinformación!

*Registration required/Registro requerido | ** Tickets can be picked up 30 minutes before the start of the program

FORMOREINFORMATIONVISITAURORAPUBLICLIBRARYORG/CREATORSCOLLECTION
630-264-4117 COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER Santori Library & Bookmobile 101 S. River Street, Aurora, IL 60506 Eola Road Branch 555 S Eola Road, Aurora, IL 60504 West Branch 233 S. Constitution Drive, Aurora, IL 60506 aurorapubliclibrary.org Sunday domingo Monday - Thursday lunes - jueves Friday - Saturday viernes-sabado 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. 1 - 5 p.m. @APLibraryIL

CHILDREN

For more children's programs visit aurorapubliclibrary.org/children

BLACK HISTORY MONTH FAMILY JEOPARDY NIGHT*

SATURDAY,FEBRUARY4AT2P.M.

SantoriLibrary–125/126

JoinusandcelebrateBlackHistoryMonthwithalittlegameofJeopardy! Lightrefreshmentswillbeserved.Allageswelcome!

HOMESCHOOL HUDDLE*

TUESDAYS,FEBRUARY7&MARCH7AT2P.M.

SantoriLibrary–125/126

Afunenrichmenthourforhomeschoolers.Includesinteractivelearning, hands-onactivities,crafts,games,andmore.Grades1-5.

PRE-K AFTERNOON STORYTIME**

THURSDAY,FEBRUARY9&MARCH9AT2P.M.

EolaRoadBranch–Children'sProgramRoom

Let'scelebratetogetherwithstories,songsandcrafts!Ages3-5.

MINI-GOLF IN THE LIBRARY

TUESDAY,MARCH28FROM11TO4P.M.

SantoriLibrary

Playaroundofmini-golfthroughouttheAuroraPublicLibrary District’sSantorilocation.Allageswelcome.

VALENTINE'S DAY PARTY**

FRIDAY,FEBRUARY10AT1P.M.

SantoriLibrary–125/126

Enjoyafun-filledstorytime,craft,andsnack.Ages0-6withacaregiver.

PLAY & STAY!

SATURDAYS,FEBRUARY11&MARCH11AT10A.M.

EolaRoadBranch–Children'sProgramRoom

Bringyourbabytothelibrarytoplayandgetto knowsomeotherlocalparentsandcaregivers. We'llprovidelotsoffuntoys,discussiontopics, andrefreshments!Forbabiesages0-24months.

VALENTINE’S DAY CRAFT NIGHT!

MONDAY,FEBRUARY13FROM6:30-8P.M.

EolaRoadBranch–Children'sProgramRoom

DropinandenjoyaneveningofDIYcraftingwithyourfamily!Forchildren ofallages.Childrenundertheageof8mustbedirectlysupervisedbya caregiver.

FIZZY MOON SAND ACTIVITY**

WEDNESDAY,FEBRUARY15AT6P.M.

EolaRoadBranch–Children'sProgramRoom

JoinusforaSTEMactivityallaboutmakingourownfizzymoonsand! Grades2-6.

MAKE YOUR OWN SLIME**

TUESDAY,FEBRUARY21AT6P.M.

EolaRoadBranch–Children’sProgramRoom

Joinustomakeandpersonalizeyourveryownslimewith paint,glitter,andmore!Whetheryouwanttomaketoxicwaste oraunicornextravaganza,we’vegotyoucovered!Ages5-11.

BEADED NAME KEY CHAIN**

THURSDAY,MARCH2AT4:30P.M.

EolaRoadBranch–Children'sProgramRoom

Comemakeabeadedkeychainwithyourname!Forgrades3-6.

PAINT A TOTE BAG*

THURSDAY,MARCH2AT6P.M.

SantoriLibrary–HurrellStorytimeRoom

Designandpaintabagthatyoucantakehomewithyou. Ages6-11.

HAPPY MARIO DAY!**

THURSDAY,MARCH9AT6P.M.

EolaRoadBranch–Children'sProgramRoom

NationalMarioDayisMarch10!ComecelebratewithsomefunMario themedactivities!Forgrades2-6.

CREATE A DNA MODEL**

MONDAY,MARCH13AT4:30P.M.

EolaRoadBranch–LargeMeetingRoom

Joinustolearnaboutgenes,whatnucleotidesare,andhowitall comestogethertobuildyourownDNAmodel.Candysupplieswillbe usedtoconstructDNAstructures.Forages8-11.

MAKE IT YOURS: 3D PRINTING

MONDAY,MARCH13AT7PM

SantoriLibrary–TechnologyLab

Learnthebasicsof3Ddesignandyourobjectwillbeprintedonthe3D PrintersinourMakerspace!Takehomeapre-printeditemandyourcreation willbereadylater.Grades3-5.

MELTED CRAYON CRAFT**

THURSDAY,MARCH23AT5:30PM

EolaRoadBranch–Children’sProgramRoom

Enjoyavibrantcrafttocelebratethecolorsofspring!Flexyourcreativitywith allthecolorsoftherainbow!Ages7andup.

BOOKMARK CRAFT

TUESDAY,MARCH28FROM1-3P.M.

EolaRoadBranch–Children'sProgramRoom

Comedesignyourownbookmarkatthelibrary! Drop-inprogram.

BUG OUT!*

WEDNESDAY,MARCH29AT11A.M.

SantoriLibrary–HurrellStorytimeRoom

Celebratespringbypreparingsnacks,creatingcrafts,andlearningfacts-all aboutbugs!GradesK-2.

AT THE LIBRARY AFTER SCHOOL (ATLAS) BOOK CLUB

WEDNESDAY,MARCH29AT6:30PM

SantoriLibrary–HurrellStorytimeRoom

Abookclubforgrades4-6!Thismonthwe'llbereading"TheMarvellers"by DhionelleClayton!Registeronlineorinpersonandpickupyourfreecopyof thebookattheSantoriLibrary.Then,joinusonWednesday,March29thto discussthetitle.

FAMILY HISTORY STORYTIME & CRAFT

THURSDAY,MARCH30AT10A.M.

SantoriLibrary–125/126

Joinusforthiseventwherewewillcelebratefamilyhistory. AfamilytreethemedStorytimeandcraftwillbepresented,and coffeeandpastrieswillbeserved.Allageswelcome.

SPRING BREAK BINGO

THURSDAY,MARCH30AT1P.M.

SantoriLibrary–HurrellStorytimeRoom

StopbytoplayagameortwoofBingo.Allfamilieswithchildren welcome.

CRAFTERNOON @ THE LIBRARY

THURSDAY,MARCH30FROM2-4P.M.

EolaRoadBranch–Children’sProgramRoom

Dropinandgetcreativebyusinganassortmentofcraft materialstocreateuniqueDIYart.Forallages.

CROCHET FOR KIDS**

THURSDAY,MARCH30AT4P.M.

WestBranch–LargeMeetingRoom

Joinustolearnthebasictechniquesof crocheting.Ages6-11.

*Registration required/Registro requerido | ** Tickets can be picked up 30 minutes before the start of the program
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PROGRAMAS EN ESPAÑOL

Para más programas en español, visite aurorapubliclibrary.org/enespanol

COMPUTACIÓN BÁSICA*

MIÉRCOLES,8DEFEBREROY8DEMARZO6P.M.

BibliotecaSantori –LaboratoriodeTecnología

Aquíaprenderálashabilidadesbásicasparausarelratónyelteclado. TambiénaprenderálobásicodelprogramaMicrosoftWord.

PROGRAMA ICASH - ¡DESCUBRE LO TUYO!*

JUEVES,2DEFEBRERO7P.M.

BibliotecaSantori-126

LaTesoreríadelestadoestasalva-guardandomásde $3.5billonesenfondosquelepertenecenamillones deresidentesdeIllinois.Unadecadacuatropersonas descubrefondosparareclamar.

ADULTS

For more adult programs visit aurorapubliclibrary.org/adults

COMPUTER BASICS II*

THURSDAY,FEBRUARY2AT6P.M.

SantoriLibrary–TechnologyLab

THURSDAY,FEBRUARY16AT6P.M.

EolaRoadBranch–LargeMeetingRoom

Thisclassisafollow-uptoourComputerBasicsIclassandwillfocusonusing someofthemostpopularcomputerprograms,MicrosoftWordandExcel.

IL SECRETARY OF STATE: SUPER SENIORS EVENT*

TUESDAY,FEBRUARY7FROM10TO11:30A.M.

EolaRoadBranch–SmallMeetingRoom

Servicesfordrivers55+includeRulesoftheRoadclassroom instruction,vision-screeningexam,Driver'sLicenserenewal, andmore.Drivers75+mustvisitaDriverServicesFacility.

TAX FILING INFORMATION SESSION AND Q & A

WEDNESDAY,FEBRUARY8AT7P.M.

EolaRoadBranch–LargeMeetingRoomandVirtualviaZoom

Getreadyfortaxday!TaxconsultantandCollegeofDuPageAccountancy ProfessorMarkYahoudywillshareprofessionalinsightintotaxfilling, followedbyaQ&Asession.

LAWYERS IN THE LIBRARY

THURSDAY,FEBRUARY9&MARCH9FROM6TO7:30P.M. SantoriLibrary–Rooms125/126

Havealegalquestion?Comeforafree,15minute,walk-inconsultation! Pleasebringyourpaperworkoranythingthatrelatestoyourlegalquestion. Firstcome,firstserved.

FOR THE LOVE OF COFFEE

THURSDAY,FEBRUARY16AT10A.M.

EolaRoadBranch–LargeMeetingRoom

Learnaboutdifferentblendsofcoffeefromaroundtheworld andhowtobrewtheperfectcup!We'llbetastingcoffeefrom3-4different beans,potentiallyincludinglight,medium,dark,anddecaffeinatedroasts.

UNDERSTANDING CANNABIS AND CBD*

WEDNESDAY,MARCH1AT6:30P.M.

SantoriLibrary–Rooms125/126

ILNORML,anonprofit,public-interestmarijuanaadvocacygroup,willshare aneducationalpresentationaboutcannabisandCBDuse.

ABOGADOS EN LA BIBLIOTECA

JUEVES,9DEFEBREROY9DEMARZODE6A7:30P.M.

BibliotecaSantori-125/126

Estamosproporcionandounserviciosincitapreviaparaayudarconpreguntas legales.15minutosporpersona.

PASOS PARA COMPRAR UNA VIVIENDA*

JUEVES,16DEFEBRERO7:30P.M.

BibliotecaSantori-125

Aprendalospasosparacomprarsupropiacasa,cómo calificarparaunpréstamoyconozcalosdiferentestiposde préstamosylosprogramasdeasistenciaparaelenganche.

COMPUTACIÓN INTERMEDIA*

MIÉRCOLES,22DEFEBREROY22DEMARZO6P.M.

BibliotecaSantori–LaboratoriodeTecnología

AprenderácómoencontrarsitiosdeInterneteinformaciónconbuscadores comoGoogle,ypracticaremosconotrosprogramasdecomputaciónpara mejorarsushabilidades.

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www.aurorapubliclibrary.org/enespanol

COMPUTER BASICS III*

THURSDAY,MARCH2AT6PM

SantoriLibrary–TechnologyLab

THURSDAY,MARCH16AT6P.M.

EolaRoadBranch-LargeMeetingRoom

ThisisthethirdclassinourComputerBasicsseries.Learn moreaboutnavigatingtheinternetandhowtocreateanemail address.

INVISIBLE WARRIORS: AN INTRODUCTION TO THE FILM*

SUNDAY,MARCH5AT2P.M.

VirtualviaZoom

DocumentaryhistorianGregoryS.Cookesharesanintroductiontohisfilm InvisibleWarriors.Thefilmisanunforgettableconversationamongadiverse groupofAfricanAmericanWomenabouttheirexperiencesduringWorldWar II.Then,streamInvisibleWarriorsatyourconvenienceonYouTubefrom Sunday,March5throughWednesday,March15.

INDOOR SEED STARTING*

TUESDAY,MARCH7AT7P.M.

WestBranch–MeetingRoomandVirtualviaZoom

Getaheadstartongardening!MasterGardenersfromtheIllinoisExtension Servicewilldemonstratehowtostartplantsindoorsfromseeds.

CANVAS & COFFEE*

SATURDAY,MARCH11AT10A.M.

EolaRoadBranch–LargeMeetingRoom

EnjoyacupofcoffeeandapaintingclasswithlocalartistJenHunger!We'll becreatingspring-themedworksofart,andallmaterialswillbeprovided.No priorexperienceisneeded.

TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR MIND WITH MEDITATION*

SATURDAY,MARCH18AT11A.M.

EolaRoadBranch–LargeMeetingRoom

JoinmeditationpractitionerUmeshBhatiaforanengagingworkshopthatwill includesimpleandpowerfultechniquestohelpcalmyourmind.

BOUGHT AND PAID FOR? THE INFLUENCE OF MONEY ON GOVERNMENT

TUESDAY,MARCH21AT6:30P.M.

SantoriLibrary–Rooms125/126andVirtualviaZoom

Comeexplorehowcampaignfundingworks,howfundingisregulated,andwhat reformsareneeded.ThisprogramispresentedbytheLeagueofWomenVoters.

NEEDLE FELTING FOR BEGINNERS - DESERT ROSE*

WEDNESDAY,MARCH22AT6:30P.M.

EolaRoadBranch–LargeMeetingRoom

BenzieDesignwillleadthisprogramandhelpyoucreateyourownfelted desertrose!Noexperienceisrequired,andallmaterialswillbeprovided, includingneedles,foam,roving,feltflowers,floss,andateenytinyflowerpot!

eBOOKS, eAUDIOBOOKS, MOVIES, AND MORE

THURSDAY,MARCH30AT10A.M.

SantoriLibrary–TechnologyLab

Learnallaboutthefreeebooks,audiobooks,movies,TV shows,musicandmagazinesyoucanaccessfromhomeor onthegowithyourAPLDlibrarycard.

2 *Registration required/Registro requerido

Santori Library 101S.RiverSt. Aurora,IL60506

Eola Road Branch 555S.EolaRd. Aurora,IL60504

West Branch 233S.ConstitutionDr. Aurora,IL60506

POSTAL CUSTOMER

TEENS

For more teen programs visit aurorapubliclibrary.org/teens

SERVICE SATURDAY FOR TEENS: VALENTINE CARDS

SATURDAY,FEBRUARY4AT1P.M.

WestBranch–MeetingRoom

SATURDAY,FEBRUARY11AT3P.M.

SantoriLibrary–Room224

SATURDAY,FEBRUARY18AT3P.M.

EolaRoadBranch-LargeMeetingRoom

WewillbemakingValentinecards(plussomesweettreats!)forchildrenstaying attheMutualGrounddomesticviolenceshelter.

APLD AT ALIVE AURORA

FRIDAY,FEBRUARY10&MARCH10FROM4TO6PM

AliveCenterAurora-78S.LasalleSt.Aurora,IL

ComejoinusattheAliveCenterduringtheirfreeafter-schooldrop-inhours! Thismonth,wewillbemakinglight-upcards.

DROP-IN VR

MONDAY,FEBRUARY13&MARCH13FROM5to6P.M.

SantoriLibrary-Room224

WEDNESDAY,FEBRUARY22&MARCH29FROM7to8P.M.

EolaRoadBranch-LargeMeetingRoom

Joinustoplayavarietyofvirtualreality(VR)gamesandapps,includingFruit Ninja,Somewhere,BeatSaber,andmore.Therewillbesnacks!

TEST YOUR METAL: METAL STAMPING KEYCHAINS CRAFT

WEDNESDAY,FEBRUARY15AT7P.M.

EolaRoadBranch–LargeMeetingRoom

Grabamalletandgetreadytostampsomemetal!Allmaterialswillbe provided,andnopriorexperienceisneeded.Safetywillbeenforcedwhen usingthemallet.

MURDER MYSTERY – ZOMBIE CANNIBAL ASYLUM*

FRIDAY,FEBRUARY17AT5:30P.M.

WestBranch

Joinusforanafter-hoursmurdermystery!Characterinformation willbesharedwitheachplayerinadvance,andwewillwork togethertodeterminewhoisplayingthe[fictitious]murderer.

DIY TREASURE BOXES

THURSDAY,FEBRUARY23AT4P.M.

SantoriLibrary–Room224

Joinustodecorateyourowntreasurebox!Paint,collage-gowildandmake somethingunique.Allmaterialswillbeprovided.Grades6–8.

SERVICE SATURDAY FOR TEENS: SCARCE SUPER CRAYONS

SATURDAY,MARCH4AT3P.M.

SantoriLibrary–Room224

SATURDAY,MARCH18AT3P.M.

EolaRoadBranch–LargeMeetingRoom

SATURDAY,MARCH25AT1P.M.

WestBranch-MeetingRoom

Comehelpusprepareused,old,and/orbrokencrayonstobeturnedintoSuper Crayons!Wewillbepeelingandsortingcrayonssotheycanbemeltedintoa varietyofshapesbytheSCARCEorganizationforkidswithspecialneeds.

CRAFTING WITH BEADS

WEDNESDAY,MARCH8AT7P.M.

EolaRoadBranch–LargeMeetingRoom

Therearesomanythingsyoucanmakewithbeads!Earrings, bracelets,pins,&more-comecreatesomebeautifulthingswithbeads!

PI DAY: TASTE TESTING

TUESDAY,MARCH14AT5:30P.M.

SantoriLibrary–Room224

We'recelebratingPiDaywithapietastingextravaganza!PiorPie-thisprogram willbedeliciousANDfun.Allergeninformationwillbeposted.

NEED HOMEWORK HELP?

Brainfuseofferslivetutoring,writingassistance, collaborativelearning,targetedskillsbuilding, testprep,andself-studyoptionsforFREEwith yourAPLDlibrarycard.Livetutorsavailable afterschoolhours,from3-10pm

Visitaurorapubliclibrary.org/databasestogetstarted.

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