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OCTOBER & NOVEMBER 2022 Ballet Folklorico Quetzalcoatl Dance Performance*
Animal Expo
Wednesday, October 12 at 7 p.m. Eola Road Branch – Large Meeting Room and Virtual via Facebook Live The Ballet Folklorico Quetzalcoatl is a nationally recognized Mexican folk dance troupe that has been delighting audiences for the past 35 years!
Saturday, October 1 from 1 - 2 p.m. Eola Road Branch- Large Meeting Room Meet animals from Phillips Park Zoo. All ages, drop-in program.
Spanish Guitar Duo Fernandez and Kimball LIVE!*
Diwali Celebration- the Festival of Lights!
Sunday, October 2 at 2 p.m. Eola Road Branch – Quiet Reading Room and Virtual via Facebook Live Relax by the fireplace and enjoy the soulful sounds of Spanish Guitar with Hector Fernandez and Thomas Kimball! Their diverse style includes gypsy rumba, bossa nova, flamenco, classical and gypsy jazz.
Saturday, October 15 at 1 p.m. Eola Road Branch Join us for an afternoon filled with stories, crafts, treats, and live, henna body art! We will also be featuring a performance by a local dance school.
Diwali Dance Talent Show*
First Friday: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage
Friday, October 7 at 6 p.m. Santori Library – Atrium Join us for a celebration of Hispanic Heritage including ice cream from La Garrafa, a dance performance by Danzantes Unidos MITOTILIZTLI, a new photography exhibit by Alejandra Luis titled ‘Views from the Oaxacan Culture’, and more!
Preserving the Harvest*
Saturday, October 8 at 10:30 a.m. Eola Road Branch – Large Meeting Room and Virtual via Zoom Join gardening educator Mark Lyons for a session on preserving your garden harvest through the winter and maybe even beyond! This presentation will cover canning, freezing, dehydrating, and winter storage techniques.
Wednesday, October 19 at 6:30 p.m. Eola Road Branch – Large Meeting Room Children & teens can celebrate Diwali by sharing their dance skills at our first-ever, dance talent show! All skill levels are welcome, and each participant will receive a 5 minute time slot. Walk-in audience members are welcome. Grades K–12.
Incredible Bats and Other Misunderstood Animals
Thursday, October 20 at 6:30 p.m. Santori Library- 125/126 In this family program, we will dispel common myths about bats. We will have live fruit bats, snakes, tarantulas and rats at this presentation. Ticketed program. Tickets can be picked up 30 minutes before the program at the Children's Desk.
Rangoli Competition*
Saturday, October 22 at 10 a.m. Santori Library- Atrium Draw rangoli or any pattern of your choice and decorate it with provided materials such as colored powders, colored rice, a variety of beans, and more. All ages are welcome. Participants may bring additional materials as desired.
¡Bailamos en KCC!-Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month!*
Monday, October 10 at 3:30 p.m. Santori Library- Hurrell Storytime Room Latin dance class for elementary age students grades 2nd-5th. Clase de baile latino para estudiantes de primaria de 2 a 5 grado.
Downtown Trick or Treat!
¡Creando Piñatas! / Piñata Making!*
Monday, October 10 at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 12 at 5:30 p.m. Santori Library – Room 224 Ven a este taller y crea una piñata, el taller consiste en 2 días. / Come to this workshop and make your own piñata. The workshop is a two-day process, and you must attend both days.
CLOSED/CERRADOS The Winter Reading Adventure will run from December 1 - January 31. Visit aurorapubliclibrary.org/WRA for more information.
Santori Library & Bookmobile
101 S. River Street, Aurora, IL 60506
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First Friday: A Night to Remember
Friday, November 4 at 6 p.m. Santori Library – Atrium This first Friday, enjoy Pan de Muerto, check out our ofrenda competition and textile exhibit, make tissue paper marigolds, and so much more!
Holiday Treats*
11/23: Close at 5 p.m. | Cerramos a las 5 p.m. 11/24: Thanksgiving Day | Día de Gracias
Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. lunes - jueves
Saturday, October 29 at 1 p.m. Santori Library - Outside our River St. Entrance The Santori Library is a stop on the Aurora Downtown Trick or Treat map! Come by, grab some candy, and show off your costume.
Saturday, November 5 from 10 - 11 a.m. Virtual via Zoom Make your holidays sweeter this year with teen Chef Owen! He'll demonstrate how to make a delicious holiday treat for your special celebrations and will share the recipe with all attendees. All ages are welcome.
Friday - Saturday viernes - sabado
*Registration required/Registro requerido 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Eola Road Branch
555 S. Eola Road, Aurora, IL 60504
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Sunday
domingo
1 - 5 p.m.
West Branch
233 S. Constitution Drive, Aurora, IL 60506 FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT AURORAPUBLICLIBRARY.ORG/CREATORSCOLLECTION
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CHILDREN For more children's programs visit aurorapubliclibrary.org/children
Book Haunt
Saturday, October 1 - Monday, October 31 All locations Pick up a Haunted House picture in any children’s department. Read in 5 spaces in your house, color the boxes and return the log for a spooktacular prize!
Homeschool Huddle
Great Chicago Fire: Tuesday, October 4 at 2 p.m. Santori Library- 125/126 Ballooning: Then and Now: Tuesday, November 8 at 2 p.m. Santori Library–Hurrell Storytime Room A fun enrichment hour for homeschoolers. Includes hands-on activities, crafts, games, & more. Grades 1-8.
Make Your Own Colorful Diyas*
Tuesday, October 18 at 6:30 p.m. Eola Road Branch – Small Meeting Room Join us to make colorful diyas (lamps) to decorate your home for Diwali! All skill levels are welcome, and all materials will be provided.
Movie and a Craft
Coco: Saturday, October 29 at 10 a.m. West Branch - Meeting Room Encanto: Saturday, November 12 at 1 p.m. West Branch- Meeting Room Watch a movie at the Library and make a fun craft to go along with it! Ages 5-12.
Halloween Hoopla
Monday, October 31 at 10:30 a.m. Santori Library - Kiwanis Children's Center Come dressed in your Halloween costume and enjoy a Halloween-themed storytime, craft, and parade! Ages 0-6, accompanied by an adult.
Not-Too-Scary Stories & Costume Parade
Monday, October 31 at 3 p.m. Eola Road Branch – Children's Program Room Join us for a special Halloween-themed storytime. Kids and parents are encouraged to dress in costume- Storytime will be followed by a costume parade through the Library!
Infant Massage Class*
Wednesday, October 5 at 10:30 a.m. Santori Library– 125 Wednesday, October 12 at 10:30 a.m. Santori Library – Teen Program Room Join Certified Infant Massage Instructor, Michelle Frieders, and learn the benefits of massage for babies! In partnership with District 129 Parents as Teachers.
Noche de Encanto
Thursday, October 6 at 5 p.m. Waubonsee Community College, Aurora Downtown Campus (18 S. River Street, Aurora, IL 60506) Come experience the magic of Disney’s Encanto. Bring your familia and enjoy quiet activities including fun crafts, a storytime, and snacks during the movie screening. Feel free to get comfy and bring your own blankets and pillows! Sponsored in collaboration with Waubonsee’s Student Life Department.
Let’s Play Lotería!
Saturday, October 8 from 2 - 3 p.m. West Branch- Meeting Room Join us for fun and prizes while we play Lotería. Lotería is a traditional Mexican game of chance, similar to bingo, but using images on a deck of cards instead of numbers.
Diwali Tea Light Craft
Tuesday, October 11 at 4 p.m. Santori Library–Hurrell Storytime Room Celebrate Diwali by making a craft that really lights up! All skill levels are welcome, and all materials will be provided.
TEENS
For more teen programs visit aurorapubliclibrary.org/teens Drop-In VR
Monday, October 3 at 4 p.m. Santori Library – Room 224 Tuesday, October 25 at 4 p.m. West Branch – Meeting Room Monday, November 14 at 4 p.m. Santori Library – Room 224 Join us to play a variety of virtual reality (VR) games and apps, including Fruit Ninja, Somewhere, Beat Saber, and more! No prior experience is necessary, and snacks will be provided. Grades 6–12.
2 *Registration required/Registro requerido
Young Authors Short Story Contest
Tuesday, November 1 - Wednesday, November 30 All Locations Aspiring young writers are invited to submit short stories to be judged by a panel of APLD's children's librarians for creativity, style, and voice. Entries may be submitted any day in November. Judging will be broken into two age groups: Grades 3-5 & Grades 6-8. Winners will have their stories published on the APLD website.
Skype a Scientist: Dinosaur Edition!*
Wednesday, November 9 at 6 p.m. Eola Road Branch – Large Meeting Room & via Zoom Join us for an all-ages virtual presentation and Q&A with Dr. Ian N. Cost to learn all about dinosaurs! Participate in-person at Eola Road Branch or via Zoom.
Family Dinner Book Club
Sunday, November 13 at 3 p.m. Santori Library- Hurrell Storytime Room Gather with your children to share a snack, a book, and an activity all centered around a common theme. This month's theme is 'giving'! We will be reading “Saturday at the Food Pantry” by Diane O’Neil. We encourage families to bring non-perishable foods to donate to the Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry and the Aurora Interfaith Food Pantry.
We Dig Dinosaurs!
Saturday, November 19 at 1 p.m. AND 2:30 p.m. Santori Library- 125/126 What are the biggest? smartest? weirdest? coolest? dinosaurs ever??? Join us for an exciting presentation and dino-riffic activities including a fossil dig, dino-bowling, bone craft, and more. Ages 7-12 with families. Ticketed program. Tickets can be picked up 30 minutes before the program at the Children's Desk.
Haunted House Escape Room*
Fridays, October 7 - 28 at 3:30 p.m. or 4:15 p.m. Santori Library – Room 222 The time for scares and haunts is here! Can you and your friends escape the haunted room that our Teen Advisory Board helped design?! No prior escape room experience is necessary. Grades 6-12.
APLD Plays Twitch – We're Playing: Phasmophobia
Monday, October 17 at 6 p.m. Virtual via Twitch Tune in and watch us play video games on our Twitch channel! Phasmophobia is an online, cooperative, psychological, horror game for 4 players. This game is not currently rated. Due to potentially frightening images and situations, it is recommended for ages 16+. Our Twitch stream will be live at https://www.twitch.tv/apldplays.
Horror Yarn Dolls*
Tuesday, October 18 at 7 p.m. Santori Library – Room 224 Make your own cute-but-creepy, Halloween-themed yarn doll! All materials will be provided, and all skill levels are welcome. Grades 6–12.
Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
FAFSA Workshop
Tuesday, October 25 at 6 p.m. Eola Road Branch – Large Meeting Room Tuesday, November 15 at 6 p.m. Santori Library – Room 224 This workshop will help parents and students fill out the FAFSA for college financial aid with the help of the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC). Laptops will be provided, and ISAC reps will assist and answer questions. Participants should have access to information regarding their income and asset information in order to complete the FAFSA.
Monday, October 24 at 6 p.m. Santori Library – Room 224 Eola Road Branch – Small Meeting Room West Branch - Meeting Room and Virtual via Zoom Teen Advisory Board is a group of teens that helps with special projects and planning programs. They work hard to make the library a better place! Email teens@aurorapubliclibrary.org for more information on how you can get involved and/or participate virtually! Grades 6–12.
ADULTS
For more adult programs visit aurorapubliclibrary.org/adults Family Branch Photo Hanger Craft Kit*
Registration Opens Wednesday, October 5 Craft Kit Pick-Up Wednesday, October 26 Santori Library - 2nd Floor Reference Desk October is Family History Month! Register for a personalized craft kit to explore and celebrate your family tree. The Makerspace will pre-cut a wooden tree branch and engrave it with your family name.
Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning Basics*
Wednesday, October 5 at 6 p.m. Virtual via Zoom Learn about wills, trusts, powers of attorney, probate, guardianship, and more. Take the first step to create or update a plan that is appropriate for you!
Ask a Librarian: Voting*
Sunday, October 9 at 3 p.m. Virtual via Zoom and Facebook Live Join us to explore voting tools and resources that can help educate voters and prepare them for the voting process. A Librarian will introduce the Voter Resources page on the APLD website, share registration information, and more in preparation for November’s 2022 Midterm Elections. Bilingual program.
Lawyers in the Library
Thursday, October 13 at 6 p.m. Santori Library – Room 126 Thursday, November 10 at 6 p.m. Santori Library – Rooms 125/126 Have a legal question? Come for a free, 15 minute, walkin consultation! The Library is partnering with the Kane County Law Library & Self Help Legal Center to provide a pro-bono walk-in service for help with legal questions. Please bring relevant paperwork or anything that relates to your legal question.
Diwali Display Contest*
Saturday October 15 at 1 p.m. Eola Road Branch Bring items from home and create a Diwali display to share with our community! To enter, please register for an assigned display location. You may decorate your spot however you wish, by highlighting items from your collections or doing a themed display.
2 *Registration required/Registro requerido
Record Painting*
Tuesday, November 22 at 4 p.m. Santori Library – Room 224 Join us as we upcycle vinyl records into works of art! All skill levels are welcome, and all materials will be provided.
How to Create a Successful Business Plan*
Tuesday, October 18 at 6 p.m. Santori Library – Rooms 125/126 Want to start a business? You need to create a business plan! In this workshop, Harriet Parker, Manager of the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Waubonsee, will explain how to develop a realistic plan to help you launch and run your business successfully.
Naturalization 101: Becoming a U.S. Citizen*
Thursday, October 20 at 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, eligibility requirements, and the Englishlanguage and civics examinations. Participants will have an opportunity to ask questions during the Q & A session. The presentation will be conducted in English, and Spanish translation will be available.
Library Ghost Hunters*
Monday, October 24 at 7 p.m. West Branch – Meeting Room Join us for ghost hunting! Learn the West Branch's spooktacular history and how to create your own ghost-hunting tech. No experience is required, and all materials will be provided.
Thanksgiving Cuisine 101*
Tuesday, November 1 at 6:30 p.m. West Branch – Meeting Room Watch Chef Susan Maddox demonstrate how to prepare a turkey and side dishes for an incredible Thanksgiving dinner ...and sample the results!
Foster Care Info Forum
Wednesday, November 2 at 6 p.m. Santori Library- Rooms 125/126 Join in the conversation with Called to Care, an organization that supports foster care families. They will explore how to begin fostering, answer questions, and invite current caregivers to share their experiences. Children are welcome- activities will be provided.
Alebrijes in the Library!*
Wednesday, November 2 at 6:30 p.m. Santori Library – Room 224 Paint your own wooden alebrije spirit guide with a beautiful design. Bilingual program in English and Spanish.
Making Miniatures*
Saturday, November 5 at 1 p.m. Eola Road Branch – Large Meeting Room Explore the world of miniature crafts! Whether you have a dollhouse, diorama, or Christmas village, you'll learn something new with veteran mini-maker Jo C. We will explore miniature/modeling scales, learn about getting started, and make a mini to take home. All skill levels are welcome, and all materials will be provided.
Cutting Machine Craft: Fall Wreaths*
Monday, November 7 at 6 p.m. Eola Road Branch – Small Meeting Room Are you curious about the Cricut or Silhouette crafting machines? Join us for a fall craft that will explore some basic cutting functions and how your library card can help with 'craftspiration'!
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ESPAÑOL Para más programas en español, visite aurorapubliclibrary.org/enespanol
Encontrar su Ascendencia Hispana
jueves, 13 de octubre 7 p.m. Biblioteca Santori – salón 125 y Virtual via Zoom Celebre el Mes de la Herencia Hispana explorando su ascendencia hispana con la genealogista profesional, María Tello. Obtenga consejos de cómo investigar su ascendencia e historia familiar en áreas hispanohablantes.
Pintura de Acuarela para Principiantes*
sábado, 22 de octubre 10 a.m. Biblioteca Santori – salón 126 Aprende a utilizar pinturas de acuarela en un ambiente relajado. Programa para mayores de 12 años. Registro requerido.
Feria de Libros
sábado, 1 de octubre 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Biblioteca Santori – Atrio Los invitamos a nuestra feria de libros para toda la familia! Tendremos una gran fiesta en torno al libro, una oportunidad especial para encontrarnos y compartir lecturas y momentos inolvidables, un punto de encuentro de escritores, narradores, libreros y amigos de la biblioteca. ¡Libros, actividades para los niños y bocadillos gratis!
Conoce tus Derechos Laborales*
lunes, 3 de octubre 6 p.m. Biblioteca Santori – salón 125 Te orientaremos sobre tus dudas y podrias calificar para servicios que FLAP Illinois proporciona como ayuda relacionada a injusticias laborales.
Abogados en la Biblioteca
jueves, 13 de octubre 6 p.m. Biblioteca Santori – salón 126 jueves, 10 de de octubre 6 p.m. Biblioteca Santori – salón 125/126 Estamos proporcionando un servicio sin cita previa para ayudar con preguntas legales. 15 minutos por persona. La Biblioteca se está asociando con la Biblioteca de Derecho del Condado de Kane y el Centro Legal de Autoayuda para proporcionar un servicio sin cita para obtener ayuda con preguntas legales. Traiga consigo su documentación o cualquier cosa que se relacione con su pregunta legal.
¡Alebrijes en la Biblioteca!*
miércoles, 2 de noviembre 6:30 p.m. Biblioteca Santori – salón 224 Pinta un alebrije de madera con un hermoso diseño. Registro requerido. Para adolescentes y adultos.
Crea tu Propia Calaverita Literaria*
jueves, 3 de noviembre 6:30 p.m. Biblioteca Santori – salón 125/126 Ven a crear una divertida calaverita literaria mientras disfrutas de pan de muerto en familia. Aprende que son las calaveritas literarias, como hacer una y disfruta un momento en familia celebrando el día de los muertos.
Creación de Papel Picado*
sábado, 5 de noviembre 1:30 p.m. Biblioteca Santori – Makerspace ¿Interesado en aprender un poco más sobre el arte popular Mexicano conocido como papel picado? Aprende a diseñar papel picado con papel de cartulina usando CorelDRAW y Cricut Explore Air 2.
Manualidad del Día de Acción de Gracias*
sábado, 19 de noviembre 10 a.m. Biblioteca Santori – salón 224 Pasa una mañana con nostros haciendo una creativa manualidad para celebrar este día. Para mayores de 15 años.
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