Aurora Public Library

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PRE-TEEN BOOK CLUB

TBD | 7:30pm Monthly discussions, fun games & activities. APL membership required. To register email ltang@aurorapl.ca

APL BOOK CLUB

Wednesdays | Jan 25, Feb 22, March 29 | 7:00pm Join us for an engaging online Book Club discussion. Pick up your copy in the library then join us online to read and discuss. Register at aurorapl.ca

SNOWY DAYS ONLINE READING CLUB (kids) January 1 - March 31 Earn badges, do fun activities and win prizes through the cold weather with our kids’ reading club.

For a full list of our programs visit aurorapl.ca

In person programs Masks required for ages 2+ Social distancing will be maintained

FAMILY STORYTIME Drop-in Mondays and Saturdays | 10:30am | Optimist Room Join us for stories, rhymes, songs and lots of fun.

TALES FOR TWOS AND THREES Drop-in Wednesdays | 10:30am | Optimist Room Books, songs and play time just for your preschooler.

STEAM STORYTIME Drop-in Tuesdays | 10:30am | Optimist Room Learn about STEAM concepts through books, rhymes and hands-on play.

BABY STORYTIME Drop-in Fridays | 10:30am | Optimist Room Songs, stories, rhymes and more just for babies.

100 BOOKS BEFORE GRADUATION

Expand your reading, get book suggestions and work your way to reading 100 Books Before Graduation.

READ WOKE (teens) Arm yourself with knowledge, expand your vision of others and heighten your awareness of issues of racial and social injustice.

TEEN WINTER ONLINE READING CHALLENGE

(ages 13 - 17) January 1 - March 31 Heat up some hot chocolate. Track the books you read, complete activities and write reviews. Earn digital badges to win prizes.

ADULT ONLINE READING CHALLENGE

January 1 - March 31 Track the books you read, complete activities, write reviews and earn digital badges you can apply to win prizes from different Aurora businesses.

Register at aurorapl.beanstack.org SONG AND DANCE TIME Drop-in Thursdays | 11:00am | Optimist Room Music and movement for preschoolers.

TIME FOR TODDLERS Drop-in Thursdays | 10:00am | Optimist Room Movement, rhythm and reading - perfect for little ones.

MARBLE RUN FUN Drop-in Saturday Dec 10 | 2:30pm | Optimist Room Use your imagination and build amazing structures.

MAD SCIENTISTS CLUB

Wednesdays | Jan 11 - Feb 15 | 4:00pm A place for curious kids to play with messy, fun science and learn more about the world around us. Register at aurorapl.ca

MARCH BREAK AT APL Drop-in Monday - Friday | March 13 - 17 | 2:30pm Join us for special activities and presenters. We’ll have science, reading, building and much more.

READERS’ ADVISORY SERVICE

Looking for a great read? Tell us what you like and we will email you a list of book suggestions. We can recommend eBooks and Audiobooks as well. Fill out the form at aurorapl.ca/form-readers-advisory/

Celebrate 2023

POETRY & SONG

for our Challenging Times

Readings by George Elliott Clarke & Giovanna Riccio Backup vocals by Honey Novic

George Elliott Clarke l Poet Laureate

WED JAN 11 | 7 PM

Living Room

Register at bit.ly/3BmgI5x

With performances by Vanessa Wang & The Sonical Bees

Giovanna Riccio l Poet

Honey Novick l Vocals

International Women’s Day In conversation with

Cathy Crowe

Presentation | Q & A

WED MARCH 8 | 7 PM

Register for preferred seating at bitly.ws/wLpU Cathy Crowe is a recipient of the Order of Canada and a pioneer of street nursing. Her work is the subject of the documentary Street Nurse, by filmmaker Shelley Saywell. Cathy is the author of A Knapsack Full of Dreams and Dying for a Home. Her latest book illuminates the infrastructure of displacement with contributions from those with lived experience of homelessness.

TEEN ADVISORY GROUP (TAG)

Thursdays | Dec 8, Jan 12, Feb 9, March 9 | 7:00pm Local teens wanted to contribute fresh ideas for our YA programs and collections while earning volunteer hours. Meetings will be in-person and via Zoom. To join, email ya@aurorapl.ca

ADULTING ACADEMY

An online course to master the life skills you’ll need for day-to-day living. To register, email ya@aurorapl.ca

MAKE SOMETHING AMAZING AT THE LIBRARY

The Creative Studio has all the tools you need to innovate, collaborate, or make your side hustle a reality. Learn to 3D print, create a cake topper with the laser cutter, get crafty with the Cricut Maker or repair a ripped seam with a sewing machine.

TUESDAY PHILOSOPHY CLUB

Tuesdays | Jan 24, Feb 21, March 28 | 7:00pm Engage your brain and practice critical thinking. Register at aurorapl.ca In partnership with The Aurora Philosophy Institute.

THE ROGUE CRAFTER

Tuesday Dec 20 | 7:00pm Flex your creative muscles! Perfect for crafters at all levels. We only ask you to keep an open mind and a creative spirit. Register at bit.ly/3AtS826

APL PHOTO CLUB

Monday Dec 19 | 4:00pm | TBA All photographers and cameras welcome! Photograph new themes every month, edit photos together and share your photography on APL’s social media. Register at aurorapl.ca

ONLINE TRIVIA NIGHT

Alternating Wednesdays | 8:00pm Join us the first and third Wednesday of each month and play against your fellow community members.

KAHOOT TRIVIA CHALLENGE

Sundays | 10:00am Make your way through 20 themed trivia questions and test your knowledge. The challenge will be live from Sun - Fri (12pm); winners announced Friday at 4pm.

MAKER DAY: DIY TERRARIUM

Thursday Dec 1 - Register for your kit Thursday Dec 15 | 7:00pm Zoom tutorial Create a beautiful open air terrarium. APL card required; one kit per card. Kits are limited. Waitlist participants will be emailed a list of supplies so they can join the Zoom meeting.

JUST 4 YOU (Monthly Women’s Meetup) Tuesdays | Dec 13, Jan 10, Feb 14, Mar 14 10:00 - 11:00am | Lebovic Room Whether you are new to our community or a long-time resident, this is your space to build friendships and learn something new. Register at bit.ly/3yghGzp or email Claudia at colguin@aurorapl.ca

PRACTICING MEDITATION

Saturday Dec 10 | 11:00am Learn the benefits of meditation and basic techniques to de-stress and combat anxiety. Register at aurorapl.ca

SPICE CLUB

Tuesday Dec 6 | 7:00pm Explore the history and flavor profile of a spice. Pick up a premeasured portion and a collection of recipes, then we’ll meet to discuss what we’ve made. Register at bit.ly/3K0i60y

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

ENGLISH CONVERSATION MEETUP

Practice English in everyday conversation. Each meetup features a different theme. All levels of spoken English are welcome.

In-person | Wed | Dec 14, Jan 11 Feb 8, Mar 8 2:00 - 3:00pm | Lebovic Room Register at bit.ly/3kqVlqE

Virtual | Wed | Dec 21, Jan 18, Feb 15, Mar 15 | 10:30 - 11:30am Register at bit.ly/3kndjds For more information, email Claudia at colguin@aurorapl.ca

BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2023

GOSPEL MUSIC THROUGH A CANADIAN PERSPECTIVE

Celebrating the power of music to inspire, enlighten and in uence

THURS FEB 9 | 7:00 PM

Presentation | Q&A | Living Room

Register for preferred seating at bit.ly/3KXFEnm

“Gospel music is always about freedom - freedom to dance, freedom to express, freedom to move, freedom to be.” Prof. Karen Burke

About Karen Burke

Professor Karen Burke is Chair of the Music Department at York University. A prolific composer and arranger of gospel repertoire, she has written many original songs for the Toronto Mass Choir. Her work on the concert stage and in the recording studio includes collaborations with international musicians such as Carvin Winans, Ben Heppner, and Jackie Richardson.