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Aurora Public Library
STORYTIME Drop In Mon, Wed & Fri | 10:30am l Optimist Room Join us for books, rhymes and lots of fun.
VIRTUAL STORYTIME
Tues |10:30am Weekly fun with songs, stories, rhymes and more.
AUTUMN READS ONLINE READING CLUB
Sept 1 - Dec 31 Track your reading, complete fun activities and get neat badges. Register at aurorapl.beanstack.com
KIDS TAKE & MAKES
Every Monday we bring the Creative Studio to you with a new project. Place a hold in the catalogue, pick up your supplies and easy to follow instructions. Limited kits are available each week.
For a full list of our programs visit aurorapl.ca
In person programs Masks required for ages 2+ Social distancing will be maintained
100 BOOKS BEFORE GRADUATION
Expand your reading, get book suggestions and read 100 Books Before Graduation.
READ WOKE
Arm yourself with knowledge, expand your vision of others and heighten your awareness of issues of racial and social injustice.
FALL IN LOVE WITH YA READING
CHALLENGE (ages 13 – 17) Sept 1 - Dec 31 Track the books you read, complete activities, write reviews and earn digital badges to win prizes from Aurora businesses.
Register at aurorapl.beanstack.org
Teen Volunteer Opportunities grades 9-12
CHRISTMAS CARDS FOR CANADIAN TROOPS ABROAD
Sept 6 - Nov 15 Create Christmas cards for troops stationed overseas who can’t make it home for the holidays.
MATH BUDDIES
Starting September Help children (grades 1-6) who have difficulty with math or require additional practice through activities that promote numeracy.
READING BUDDIES
Starting September Help children (grades 1-6) who have difficulty reading at their grade level by reading for pleasure and enjoying activities that promote reading and writing skills.
TEEN ADVISORY GROUP (TAG)
Thurs | Sept 15, 29, Oct 13, 27, Nov 10, 24, Dec 8 | 7:00pm Local teens wanted to contribute fresh ideas for our YA programs and collections. Meetings are in-person and via Zoom.
COVID CHRONICLE
October - December 2020 ReVision volunteers conducted hundreds of interviews with people of all ages and walks of life. Now we need a team of volunteers to compile these interviews into a COVID Chronicle.
APL ACTS OF KINDNESS (grades 7-12) Fri | Sept 30, Oct 28, Nov 25 | 4:00pm | TBA Give back to your community and show love for your library by spreading joy in Aurora.
TAKE & MAKES (13+) Every Monday we bring the Creative Studio to you with a fun new project. Place a hold in the catalogue, pick up your project supplies including our easy to follow instructions. Limited kits are available each week.
ANIMAL CROSSING: NEW HORIZONS DROP N’ SWAP
Mon | Aug 29, Sept 26, Oct 24, Nov 28 | 7:00pm Participate in a virtual drop n’ swap at Aurora Island. Nintendo Switch Online subscription required. Check FB for the Dodo Code.
ONLINE TRIVIA NIGHT
Wednesdays | 8:00pm Join us for online trivia and play against your fellow community members.
KAHOOT TRIVIA CHALLENGE
Sundays | 10:00am The challenge will be live from Sun - Fri (12pm). Winners will be announced on Fri at 4pm.
FALL BACK INTO READING CHALLENGE
FEMINIST BOOK CLUB
Tues | Aug 9, Sept 13, Oct 11, Nov 8 | 7:00pm Explore feminism in relation to monthly book titles and as a broader subject. To register, email kstark@aurorapl.ca
APL EVENING BOOK CLUB
Wed | Sept 28, Oct 26, Nov 30 | 7:00pm Join us for an engaging online Book Club discussion. Register at aurorapl.ca
READERS’ ADVISORY SERVICE
Looking for a great read? Fill out a readers’ advisory form and we will email you a list of suggestions. Visit bit.ly/3PDWPMH
MEET THE CANDIDATES
Sunday Sept 25 | 2:00 - 4:00 PM All registered candidates for the offices of Mayor and Council will be invited to participate. Register at bit.ly/3wwyobd
GARDENING FOR BIRDS, BUTTERFLIES & BEYOND
Thurs Oct 6 | 6:30 - 8:00pm Learn how to attract and protect native pollinators, with beautiful landscape features. Register at bit.ly/3MCgNVB
In partnership with Toronto and Region Conservation Authority.
DEATH CAFÉ
Tues Sept 20 | 7:00 - 8:00pm | Lebovic Room or Zoom Gather with people of all ages and belief systems and talk about death in a safe and relaxed setting. Register at bit.ly/37R9haF
In partnership with Hope House Community Hospice
TUESDAY PHILOSOPHY CLUB
Tues | Sept 27, Oct 25, Nov 22 | 7:00pm Engage your brain and practice critical thinking. Register at aurorapl.ca
SCHOLARS’ HUB
Wednesdays | 12:00 - 12:45pm Lifelong learning with talks on topical issues from some of York University’s best minds. Q&A. Visit bit.ly/3vfBdwq
BABY CAFÉ
Thurs | Sept 15, Oct 20, Nov 17, Dec 15 10:30 – 11:30am l Lebovic Room or Zoom Hands-on gentle movements to enhance your baby’s physical development and well-being followed by a discussion. Register at bit.ly/3y8guO6
PENSION PLANS & SERVICES FOR SENIORS
Thurs Sept 22 | 10:30 - 11:30am Learn about the Canada Pension Plan, Disability Benefits, Old Age Security, Guaranteed Income Supplement and more. Register at bit.ly/39rFwOa
In partnership with Service Canada.
AURORA WALKING TOURS
Sat Sept 10 | 10:30am - 12:30pm Discover the history of Wellington Street, a road with over 50 years of industry, business and homes. Register at bit.ly/3s1VAfR
In partnership with Aurora Historical Society.
JUST 4 YOU (Monthly Women’s Meetup) Tues | Sept 13, Oct 11 | 10:00 - 11:00am Lebovic Room or Zoom (TBA) Whether you are new to our community or a long-time resident, this is your space to build friendships, learn something new and have some fun. Register at bit.ly/3yghGzp or email colguin@aurorapl.ca
ENGLISH CONVERSATION MEETUP
Practice English in everyday conversation. Each meetup features a different theme. All levels of spoken English are welcome In-Library | Wed l Sept 14, Oct 12, Nov 9, Dec 14 | 2:00 – 3:00pm | Lebovic Room Register at bit.ly/3kqVlqE Online | Wed | Sept 21, Oct 19, Nov 16, Dec 21 | 10:30 - 11:30am Register at bit.ly/3kndjds For more information, email Claudia at colguin@aurorapl.ca
NEWCOMER BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
Wed | Sept 28, Oct 26, Nov 23, Dec 28 7:00 - 8:30pm Practice your English listening, reading and conversational skills. All levels welcome! To register email LSP@ccsyr.org or call/Text 416-258-9015
In partnership with Catholic Community Services of York Region through Library Settlement Partnerships.
For a full list of our programs visit aurorapl.ca
In person programs Masks required for ages 2+ Social distancing will be maintained
TRADES CONNECTIONS SPEAKER SERIES
Industry related information, career paths, training opportunities, apprenticeship pathways and tips on how to get your career in the trades started.
SKILLED TRADES FOR WOMEN
SKILLED TRADES FOR NEWCOMERS
In partnership with ACCES Employment.
SETTLEMENT WORKER AT APL Drop In Thurs Sept 15 | 1:00 - 4:00pm | Living Room Help for new Canadians with information and referrals to language training, career & employment, housing, health care, education, transit, citizenship and more.
In partnership with Catholic Community Services of York Region through Library Settlement Partnerships.
PFLAG COFFEE NIGHT SUPPORT MEETING
2nd Monday of every month | 7:00pm Whether you are just “coming out” or have recently learned that your child is gay or trans, we’re here for you. Sign up through Pflag at bit.ly/3dtq5o3
Mary Two-Axe Earley: I am Indian Again
Doc Screening | Friday Sept 30
Virtual | All Day
Register for access code at bit.ly/3MpvPOE
In-Person | Drop In
Lebovic Room | 2 - 4 PM
The story of Mary Two-Axe Earley, who fought for more than two decades to challenge sex discrimination against First Nations women embedded in Canada’s Indian Act.
One Book One Aurora
Ticket Release August 1
AN EVENING WITH JAN WONG THURS SEPT 29 | 7:00 PM Jan Wong reported on Democracy Wall and the beginnings of dissent in China. Talk | Q&A Register at bit.ly/3rFdZhL
A SYMPHONY WITH THE SENSES SAT OCT 1 | 1:30 – 3:00 PM Writing workshop with Marnie Maguire. Register at bit.ly/3qRXG1o
LINDA RUI FENG
Author
MEET LINDA RUI FENG SAT OCT 22 | 2:00 PM A fascinating glimpse into the experiences that shaped this powerful book. Conversation | Reading | Q&A Register at bit.ly/34tU5hP
Drop into our Livingroom
BUTTERFLY LOVERS CONCERTO | SAT OCT 1 | 2:30 PM Be transformed as the York Chamber Ensemble sweeps you into a folktale of star-crossed lovers.
THE ART OF CHINESE DANCE | SAT OCT 15 | 2:00 PM Experience the language of movement with the Mellow Sisters & Tian Shu Art Group.
onebookoneaurora.com
THE GREAT APL LITERARY COOKBOOK
What would you cook for your favourite literary character if you could invite them to dinner? Send us your recipe and a picture of your dish & book. Prizes and publication. Details at bit.ly/3PoRrNj
Recipe and poster creditRohin O’Duill, Professional chef, writer and reader
THURS AUG 11 | 7:00 pm
Facilitated by author and book designer, Rachel Rosen Register at bit.ly/3l1QigA
