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TableofContents|
Tabladecontenido
2:ProgramsforAllAges Programasparatodaslas edades
3:Storytimes Cuentacuentos
4:ProgramasenEspañol
6:ProgramsforChildren Programasparaniñosy niñas
9:ProgramsforTeens Programaspara adolescentes
11:ProgramsforAdults Programasparaadultos
PROGRAMASPARATODASLASEDADES
THEEXCITEMENTISBUILDING
CONSTRUYENDOENTUSIASMO
www.aurorapubliclibrary.org/events 630-264-4117
630-264-4117
AttendaCommunity Meetingtolearn aboutWestBranch’s excitingrenovation project!
AttendaCommunity Meetingtolearn aboutWestBranch’s project!
¡Participa en una junta con la comunidad y conoce el proyecto de renovación tan importante de la sucursal West!
¡Participa en una junta con la comunidad y conoce el proyecto de renovación tan importante de la sucursal West!
Findoutwhereyourlibrarycardcantakeyou!Pickupa LibraryRoadTrippassport,hittheroad,andvisitparticipating librariesacrossourregionforpassportstampsandfree souvenirs.*VisittheSantoriLibrary'sMakerspaceonTuesday, April7from5-7pm foraRoadTrip-themedOpenHouse
CommunityVoicesExhibit:Callfornominations Weareseekingindividualswhodemonstrateadeepandsustained commitmenttoservingtheircommunityinAurora Thesearefolkswhocare deeplyabouttheirneighborhoodorcommunityandhaveputinthework yearafteryearinserviceofacauseororganizationatthelocallevel Please visitourwebsiteformoreinformationandtosubmityournomination! Vocesdelacomunidadexhibición:Convocatoriadenominaciones Buscamospersonasquedemuestranuncompromiso constanteydesinteresadoconlacomunidadenAurora Personasquesepreocupansinceramenteporsuvecindario ylosquelohabitan;quehandedicadoañosatrabajarpor unacausauorganizaciónanivellocal ¡Visitenuestrapágina webparaobtenermásinformaciónyenviarsunominación! aurorapubliclibrary.org/CommunityVoices
STORYTIMES|CUENTACUENTOS
CUENTACUENTOS CUENTACUENTOS
Martes
Viernes
Allages
Stories,songs,& activitiesforchildren andcaregivers.
Todaslasedades Cuentos,cancionesy actividadespara niñosysus acompañantes
April6–May24
Duetorenovations,StorytimesatEolaRoadBrancharepaused untilfurthernotice.
6deabril-24demayo
Debidoarenovaciones,loscuentacuentosenlasucursal EolaRoadestánenpausahastanuevoaviso.
Dueto renovations, Storytimesat EolaRoad Branchare pauseduntil furthernotice.
Debidoa renovaciones, los cuentacuentos enlasucursal EolaRoadestán enpausa hastanuevo aviso.
Ages0-2
Storytimewithshort books,lapsitsongs, rhymes,&playtime.
Edades0-2 Cuentosconlibros cortos,canciones, rimasytiempopara jugar
Ages2-3
Stories,music,& rhymesforactive littleones.
Edades2-3 Cuentos,músicay rimasparabebes activos
Ages3-5
Stories,music,and activitiestogetyour childreadyforschool.
Edades3-5 Cuentos,músicay actividadespara prepararatuhijo paralaescuela
Allages
Stories&songs inEnglishand Spanish.
Todaslasedades Cuentosycanciones eninglésyespañol.
ParaNiñosyNiñas
Celebraeldíanacionalde Selena
Domingo,19deabril|2-2:45p.m.
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¡Bidibidibombom!Celebrael cumpleañosdeSelenaconun cuentacuentostemático, manualidadesybotana
Paraniñosyniñasdetodas edadesconunacompañante
PROGRAMASENESPAÑOL
Celebracióndeprima
Domingo,17demayo 2-2:45pm
CelebracióndelDíadelNiñoyla
Niña:ReventónNeón
Domingo,26deabril|2-3:30p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-125/126
¡Fiestadelucesneón, habrá pintacaritas,manualidades, músicaybaile!Paraniños de4-10añosconun acompañante.
ParaAdultos
Entrevistaconunconsejero laboralsincitaprevia
Sábados,4deabril &2demayo 1-3p.m.
Jueves,9deabril&14demayo 5-7p.m.
Jueves,23deabril&28demayo 1-3p.m.&5-7p.m.
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Reúneteconunasesorprofesionalde labliblioteca.¡Noserequierencitas!
IntroducciónaCanva*
Lunes,6deabril|6-7pm
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Aprendeahacerfolletos, invitaciones,yotrosgráficosparatu negocioousopersonalylucecomo unprofesionalusandoCanva
BibliotecaSantori-Salade cuentacuentos
¡Hazburbujas,manuali consemillasyactivida sensoriales!Edades6acompañante
Cuentatentosdesalsa
Martes,26demayo|11-11:45a.m.
BibliotecaSantori-Salade cuentacuentos
Disfrutadeuncuentocon temáticadesalsa,un bailecitoytotoposysalsa Paraniñosyniñasmayores de3añosacompañadosde unadulto.
Consultaslegalesde inmigración*
Martes,7deabril|9a.m.-12p.m.
BibliotecaSantori- 225&226
¿Tienepreguntaslegalessobre ciudadaníaoinmigración?Regístrate paraunacitagratisde30minutos conunabogadodeWorldRelief
ArteEmocionalFamiliar
Martes,7deabril|6-8p.m
BibliotecaSantori-125/126
Teinvitamosaexplo paralaconexióny transformaciónemocional. DirigidoporZoraydaZapata, certificadoporNAMI Paramayoresde6+
AbogadosenlaBiblioteca Jueves,9deabril&14demayo 6-7:30p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-125/126
Estamosproporcionandounservicio sincitapreviaparaayudarcon preguntaslegales 15minutospor persona
Fundamentosparaelexito empresarialyfinanciero
Martes,14deabril|6-7p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-224
EscuchaarepresentantesdelSBDC WaubonseeyelCentrode EmpoderamientoFinanciero/The NeighborProjectparaaprender herramientaspracticas quetepermitaniniciartu emprendimientocon confianza
TallerdefinanzasBásico Sábado,9demayo|10:30-11:30am BibliotecaSantori-125/126
¡Participaenunasesióninformativa presentadaporLaOficinadela ContraloraSusanaMendozadel EstadodeIllinois Aquípodráaprender cómoadministrarsusfinanzas personales.
Miércoles,29deabrilalas7p.m.
PROGRAMSFORCHILDREN
Ages0-5|Edadesde0-5años
SmartyPantsPresents:The MagicalWorldofBalloo
Wednesday,April1 10-10:45a.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126 1-1:45pm
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
TheMagicalWorldofBalloonsisa fun-filledshowwithamazingmagic, bigballooncreations,andlaughout-loudcomedy Forchildrenof allagesandtheircaregivers
SheBuiltIt!Storytime
Thursday,April2|10-10:30a.m.
SantoriLibrary-StorytimeRoom
Enjoyafunstorytime featuringthetitleThe HouseThatSheBuilt The NIHBAProfessionalWomen inBuildingCouncilwillhelp uscelebratewomeninconstruction
ToddlerArt
Thursdays,April2&May7
10-10:30a.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Toddlersarefreetoexploredifferent typesofpaintandtools,encouraging imaginationandself-expressionina fun,mess-friendlyenvironment.Ages 18months-3yearsoldwitha caregiver
WoodenSpoonBunny**
StorytimeatSociety57 Tuesdays,April14&May12 10-10:30a.m.
Society57-100SRiverSt,Aurora,IL60506
EnjoytheambianceofSociety57during thisallagesstorytime Asmallsnack andjuiceboxwillbeavailablefor childreninattendance.Forchildrenof allagesandtheircaregivers.
PreschoolPicassos
Tuesdays,April14&May12 10:30-11:15a.m.
SantoriLibrary-StorytimeRoom Preschoolersandtheircaregivers willexploreopen-endedart activitiesthatwillinspirecreativity andsensoryexploration Ages2+ withacaregiver
NoonLionsClubFreeVision Screening
Saturdays|9:30-11:30a.m.
April18:StorytimeRoom May16:StudyRoom131
AuroraNoonLionsClubprovidesfree visionscreeningforchildren.Primarily aimedat6monthsto6yearsold althoughusefuluptoage16
PreschoolBingo
Thursday,April2|6:30-7:15p.m.
SantoriLibrary-StorytimeRoom Hoponovertopaintanddecorate acutebunnymadefromawooden spoonAges3+withacaregiver
CommunityHelpersStorytime: ReadwithaPoliceOfficer
Friday,April3|11-11:30a.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
ForourfirstCommunityHelpers Storytime,OfficerJennywilltalkabout beingapoliceofficerandreadastory, thenwe’lldoafunsafetycraft!For childrenofallagesandtheircaregivers.
Thursdays,April23 &May1 10-10:30a.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Havefunpracticingcolors,shapes, numbers,orletterrecognition throughaninteractivegame designedjustforpreschoolers Ages 3-5yearswithcaregiver
SpringConcert:
FoxValleyMusicConsortium
Saturday,April25|10-11a.m.
SantoriLibrary-Atrium
Comeenjoyamorningoflivemusic withtheFoxValleyMusicConsortium’s YouthOrchestra!Learnabouttheir educationalopportunitiesforyouth andmore
Children'sDay
Celebration:NeonParty
Sunday,April26|2-3:30pm SantoriLibrary-125/126
Getreadyforaglow-in-the-dark neonravepartywithbrightcolors, greatmusic,andnonstopdancing!
FamilyStorytimeonthe Bookmobile
Monday,April27|2:30-3:15p.m. ArrowWoodPark,ColoradoAve.& ealthAve. stories,rhymes,music, moreinthisallagesfamily ime Forchildrenofall andtheircaregivers
ABookReadingwithJo
Tuesday,April28|10-10:30a.m.
SantoriLibrary-StorytimeRoom InternationalauthorJoFredellHiggins willreadfromherlatestchildren's book,AZooMenagerie:AVisittothe Zoo.Azoo-tasticcraftwillfollowthe reading.Ages4-9withacaregiver.
MotherGooseDay
Friday,May1|10:30-11:15a.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126
HopwithHumptyDumpty,catchsome itsy-bitsyspiders,racewiththedishand thespoon,andhelpLittleBoPeepfind hersheep Ages2+withacaregiver
PROGRAMSFORCHILDREN
Ages0-5|Edadesde0-5años
FreeComicBookDay
SalsaStorytime
Tuesday,May26|11-11:45a.m.
SantoriLibrary-StorytimeRoom
Saturday,May2|DuringLibraryHours AllLibraryLocations Pow!Zap!Joinustocelebrate FreeComicBookdaywith freecomicbooks!Visit ourChildren's&Reference desksandtakehomeyourfavorite.
Mother'sDayCraft
Saturday,May9|2-3p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
MakeaspecialMother'sDaycraft usingdifferentmaterialstoshare withsomeoneyoulove!Ages3-6 withacaregiver.
Ages6-11|Edadesde6-11años
PotatoDerby**
Friday,April3|2-3p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Sto Buildanddecoratea thenraceittoseew willbethefastest! Ribbonsforall participants Ages8
FirstFriday:PoetryParty Friday,April3|6-8p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Atrium
We'recelebratingNationalPoetry MonthandWorldPartyDaywiththe bestofboth!Joinusforlivepoetry readings,exploreourWhereI'mFrom studentpoetryexhibit,enjoyparty fun&food,&more.
AllAboutScience
Monday,April6|10:30-11:30a.m. &12:30-1:30pm SantoriLibrary-125/126 ScienceexpertsDiana&Pat willleadusinfunscience activitieswithsurprisingly sensationalstructures!
MiniSculptors**
Tuesday,April7|6-7p.m.
SantoriLibraryStorytimeRoom Expressyourinnercreativity andmakeminiclayfigurines! Ages8-11withacaregiver
FamilyCraftNight
Wednesdays|6-6:30p.m. April8: YarnBird May13:SpringtimeGiftBag
SantoriLibrary-StorytimeRoom Bringthewholefamilyforour monthlycraftnightatthelibrary. Ages4-11withacaregiver.
FlowerpotDecorating**
Saturday,April11|2-3pm
WestBranch-MeetingRoom AprilshowersbringMayflowers.Get readybydecoratingaflowerpot.
Enjoyasalsa-themedstory,light dancing,andasnackofchips& salsa Ages3+withacaregiver
Magnificent MustachesStorytime
Thursday,May28|10-10:30am
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Gigglethroughmustache-themed storiesandsongs,thenmakea simplecrafttotakehome Caregiversjointhefun!Ages3-5 withacaregiver
OneInMath*
Sundays|3-4p.m.
April12:SantoriLibrary-125/126
April19:SantoriLibrary-StorytimeRoom
Empoweryourchildrenbyfostering theirloveofmath!JoinOneInMath,a freein-personmathtutoring programforstudentsingradesK-3, runbyvolunteers
ReadingwithRover
Mondays,April13&May11 4-5pm
WestBranch-MeetingRoo Thursdays,April23 &May28 6:30-7:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-StorytimeRoom Havefunreadingtoourdogfriends! DogsandhandlersarefromtheFox ValleyTherapyDogClub Forchildren ofallagesandtheircaregivers.
TheCraftedBloom:WoodcutVases Wednesday,April15|6:30-7:30p.m. SantoriLibrary-StorytimeRoom
CelebrateWorldArtDaywitha hands-oncreativeexperience! Participantswillexplorealasercutter inMakerspaceandpainttheirown flowersandvasestotakehome. Ages8-11withacaregiver.
PROGRAMSFORCHILDREN
Ages6-11|Edadesde6-11años
Homeschooling Homeschooling
HomeschoolHuddle:Spring ScienceFair*
Thursday,April23|1-2:30pm
SantoriLibrary-Atrium
Studentsengageinvarious enrichmentprogramsthatfoster asenseofcommunityand teamwork Learntheprocessesof research,experimentation,design Grades3-8
HomeschoolAwardWinning BookClub
Thursdays |2-3p.m.
April30:NewKidbyJerryCraft
May28:RubyLostandFoundby ChristinaLi
SantoriLibrary-StorytimeRoom Pickupyourowncopyofthebook attheSantoriChildren'sDesk. Ages8-11.
HomeschoolHuddle:Time
TraveltoSherlockHolmes
Friday,May22|1-2p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
Studentsengageinvarious enrichmentprogramsthatfoster asenseofcommunityand teamwork.Activitiesareledby librarystafforguesteducators andsupportdiverselearning styles Ages6-11
RecycledPaperArt**
Thursday,April16
6:30-7:15p.m.
SantoriLibrary-StorytimeRoom
Let'sturnpaperpulpinto worksofart.Thiswillbea fun,andslightlymessy, sensoryexperience Ages 5+withacaregiver
LEGO©Club
Saturday,April18 &May16 1-2:30p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom ComeintobuildcoolLEGO creations
PaintaPiggyBank**
Saturday,April18|2-2:45p.m. SantoriLibrary-StorytimeRoom Learnalittleaboutmoneyandpaint apiggybanktostartyoursavings Ages5+withacaregiver
CelebrateNationalSelenaDay
Sunday,April19|2-2:45p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126
Bidibidibombom!CelebrateSelena Quintanilla’sbirthdaywithathemed storytime,craft,andsnacks Dress likeSelena!Forchildrenofallages withacaregiver.
ChessClub
Tuesdays|6:30-8p.m.
April21&May19:SantoriLibrary-224 April14:WestBranch-LivingRoom May12:WestBranch-MeetingRoom Dropin,learn,play,andhavefun developingstrategieswithBrad Smith,retiredteacherandchess expert ChessClubwelcomes newbies,novicesandchess masters Walk-inswelcome!
DIYRecycledCrafts
Wednesday,April22|6:30-7:30p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126
CelebrateEarthDaybycreatingfun recycledcraftswithprovidedmaterials
CrochetforKids*
Thursdays,April23&May28 4-5p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Learnandpracticethebasic techniquesofcrocheting
Registrationopenstwoweeksbefore theeventbegins.Ages6-11. Caregiversarewelcome.
SpringConcert: FoxValleyMusic
Saturday,April25|10-11a.m.
SantoriLibrary-Atrium
Comeenjoyamorningoflivemusic withtheFoxValleyMusicConsortium’s YouthOrchestra!Learnabouttheir educationalopportunitiesforyouth andmore.
Children'sDayCelebration: NeonParty
Sunday,April26|2-3:30p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126
Getreadyforaglow-in-the-dark neonravepartywithbright colors,greatmusic, andnonstopdancing!
FirstFriday:AuroraontheFox Friday,May1|6-8p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Atrium
EnjoymusicandstoriesfromtheFox Valleyareaandlearnaboutour regionalheritagewithmusicianLee Murdock!TrysomeDeepRiverchips, connectwithcommunitypartners, makeafishcraft,andmore!
FreeComicBookDay
Saturday,May2 DuringLibraryHours
AllLibraryLocations
Pow!Zap!JoinustocelebrateFree ComicBookdaywith freecomic books!VisitourChildren'sand Referencedesksandtakehome yourfavorite.
ClayHandDish**
Sunday,May3|3-4p.m.
SantoriLibrary-StorytimeRoom
Traceyourhandonairdryclayand turnitintoaworkofartthatmakesa beautifulkeepsakeorgift.Ages5+ withacaregiver.
PROGRAMSFORCHILDREN
Ages6-11|Edadesde6-11años
PollinatorBeeHotel
Wednesday,May6|6:30-7:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-StorytimeRoom
Checkouthowbeesareraised andcraftyourownBeeHotelto takehome PresentedbyCharity Blooms Ages6+withacaregiver
PaintaToteBag**
Thursday,May7|6:30-7:15p.m. SantoriLibrary-StorytimeRoom Decorateyourowncanvastotebag usingfabricpaintandstencils
Meetthe2027CaudillAward Nominees
Friday,May8|4-4:20p.m. VirtualviaYouTube
TheRebeccaCaudillYoungReaders' BookAwardisanannualawardgiven tothebookvotedmostoutstandingby Illinoisstudentsingrades5-8.Learn aboutall20booksin30secondseach!
TheNameJar
Sunday,May10|2:30-3:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-StorytimeRoom WillUnheichooseanewname? ReadTheNameJar, exploreidentityand inclusion,andcreate apersonalizedname jarwithfungames& positiveaffirmations Ages6-11witha caregiver
Mind,Body,&Community WellnessFair
Saturday,May16|10-12p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Atrium,125/126,& StorytimeRoom
Exploresocialemotionalhealthwith astorytime,communitypartners, yoga,andahealthysnackdemo. Ages0-11withacaregiver.
PROGRAMSFORTEENS
FirstFriday:PoetryParty
Friday,April3|6-8pm
SantoriLibrary-Atrium
We'recelebratingNationalPoetry MonthandWorldPartyDaywiththe bestofboth!Joinusforlivepoetry readings,exploreourWhereI'mFrom studentpoetryexhibit,enjoyparty fun&food,&more
MeetaProfessional
Saturdays|2-3:30p.m.
April4:ProjectManager
May2:HRGeneralist
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Careercurious?Connectwithan expert!Ourvisitingprofessionalswill besharingwhattheystudied, describingwhattheydo,and answeringyourquestions Ages12+
TeenAdvisoryBoard(TAB)
Mondays,April6&May4|6-7:30pm SantoriLibrary-332
WestBranch-MeetingRoom& VirtualviaZoom
Weareagroupofteensthathelp withspecialprojects&planning programs Wemeetinperson& virtuallyviaZoom PS Therewillbe pizza!Grades6-12.
SpringCelebration
Sunday,May17|2-2:45p.m.
SantoriLibrary-StorytimeRoom Blowbubbles,makeseedclusters, anddosensoryactivities!
OurSolarSystem
Wednesday,May20|6:30-7:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Sto
Explorefunfactsab oursolarsysteman createaneducation solarsystemcraft
MiniMasterpieces
ShrinkyDinkKeychains**
Saturday,May23|2-3p.m.
SantoriLibrary-StorytimeRoom
MakeyourveryownShrinkyDink keychain!Watchthemagichappen asyourartworkshrinksintoamini masterpieceandtransformsintoa durable,take-homekeychain.
APLDatAliveAurora
Fridays|4-6pm April10-3DPens May8-MetalStamping
WhereI'mFromExhibitReception
Saturday,April11|10am -12pm
SantoriLibrary-Atrium
ExplorethenewpoetryexhibitbyFred RodgersMagnetAcademystudents, whichreflectson'wheretheyare from'literally&figuratively Enjoylive readings,asnack,andmore
AliveCenterAurora-406W.Galena Blvd.,Aurora,IL60506
ComejoinusattheAliveCenterduring theirfreeafter-schooldrop-inhours!
ServiceSaturday:Project RebrickLEGO©Kits
Saturday,April11|2-4p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126
Interestedinvolunteering?
LoveLEGO©?ProjectReBrick needshelpcleaning,sorting,and packagingoldLEGOs©intonewkits fordistributiontochildreninareasof identifiedneed
Drop-InVR
Mondays,April13&May11|6-7p.m.
SantoriLibrary-224
Comeplayavarietyofvirtualreality (VR)gamesandapps,includingFruit Ninja,AmongUs,BeatSaber,Gorilla Tag,andmore!Noexperienceis necessary,andsnackswillbeprovided.
AuroraTeenWritersClub
Monday,April13&May11|7-8p.m.
SantoriLibrary-244
Weareanewgroupforteensin grades6-12toexpressthemselves throughwriting.Nowritingexperience required-Justbringyourideas!
Painta "HelloSunshine"
WoodenSign*
Monday,April20
6-7p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
UsingpiecescutoutfromourEpilog lasermachine,wewillpaintandglue woodenpiecestocreateourown sunflowerwelcomesign
ChessClub
Tuesdays|6:30-8p.m.
April21&May19:SantoriLibrary-224
April14:WestBranch-LivingRoom
May12:WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Dropin,learn,play,andhavefun developingstrategieswithBrad Smith,retiredteacherandchess expert.ChessClubwelcomes newbies,novicesandchessmasters Walk-inswelcome!
PROGRAMSFORTEENS
SpringConcert:
FoxValleyMusicConsortium
Saturday,April25|10-11a.m.
SantoriLibrary-Atrium
Comeenjoyamorningoflivemusic withtheFoxValleyMusicConsortium’s YouthOrchestra!Learnabouttheir educationalopportunitiesforyouth andmore.
MetalStamping
Monday,April27|5-6:30p.m. WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Wanttomakeyourownmetaljewelry ordécor?We'vegotthetools,stamps, andmaterials Youbringthecreativity andgetauniquekeychain,ring,or necklacethatyoumadeyourself!
MiddleSchoolHomeschool Huddle:HydraulicClawArms
Thursday,April30|2-3:30pm
SantoriLibrary-224
HavefunANDlearnaboutthe scienceandengineeringof hydraulics!We'llhaveashortclass, followedbyahands-onproject Gradelevels6-8
FirstFriday:AuroraontheFox
Friday,May1|6-8p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Atrium
EnjoymusicandstoriesfromtheFox Valleyareaandlearnaboutour regionalheritagewithmusicianLee Murdock!TrysomeDeepRiverchips, connectwithcommunitypartners, mak
FreeComicBookDay
Saturday,May2
DuringLibraryHours
AllLibraryLocations Pow!Zap!JoinustocelebrateFree ComicBookdaywith freecomic books!VisitourChildren's&Reference desksandtakehomeyourfavorite.
MakeYourOwnLaserCutFlower Earrings*
Wednesday,May6|6-7p.m. SantoriLibrary-224
Wanttoupgradeyourwardrobeor createagift?Assembleapairof flowerearringsmadefrompiecescut outfromourMakerspace'sEpiloglaser cutter Allmaterialswillbeprovided
FlavorDetectives:OREO®Cookies
Monday,May18|7-8p.m.
SantoriLibrary-224
Joinusforanadventureinsnacking! We'llbesamplingdifferentflavorsof Oreo®cookiesandvotingonour favorites Allergeninfowillbeposted Drop-inswelcome
PaintaFlower-Pattern CeramicCoaster*
Wednesday,May20|6-7p.m. S t iLib y-Makerspace
Exploreyourcreativity bypaintingona ceramiccoasterwitha flowerdesign.Choose yourcolorsandpaint yourflowerasunique asyouare!
FirstFriday:PoetryParty
Friday,April3|6-8p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Atrium
We'recelebratingNational PoetryMonthandWorldPartyDay withthebestofboth!Joinusforlive poetryreadings,exploreourWhere I'mFromstudentpoetryexhibit, enjoypartyfun&food,&more
Walk-InwithaCareerCoach
Saturday,April4&May2|1-3p.m. Thursday,April9&May14|5-7p.m. Thursday,April23&May28 1-3p.m.&5-7p.m.
SantoriLibrary-315
Walkinandmeetoneofthelibrary's DigitalNavigatorCareerCoaches. Noappointmentnecessary
ImmigrationLegalConsultations*
Tuesday,April7|9a.m.-12p.m.
SantoriLibrary- 225&226
Havelegalquestionsabout citizenshiporimmigration?Signup forafree30-minutetimeslotwitha WorldReliefattorney
GamesforGrownups
TuesdaysinApril&May|1-3pm
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Comeplaytheboardgameswe haveavailableand/orbringyour favoriteboardgameandteach othershowtoplay!Walk-insare welcome Ages19+
FamilyLaw&EstatePlanning
Tuesday,April7|6-7p.m.
SantoriLibrary-224
JoinattorneysChrisLunardini&Dave Maddenforaworkshoponestate planningandfamilylaw,covering divorce,parentingissues,prenups,and planningforlifetransitionsandmore
AuroraWritingWorkshopGroup
Tuesdays,April7 &May5|7-8:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-305
Wehelpwritersgrowtheircraftthrough positivefeedbackandreactionand aimtohelpwriterspolishtheirworkfor publicationorpersonalsatisfaction.
PROGRAMSFORADULTS
GenealogyWalk-InAssistance
Wednesdays,April8&May13
1-3p.m.
WestBranch-LivingRoom Mondays,April13&May11
10am -12:30pm
SantoriLibrary-Community HistoryCenter
Needhelpwithyourfamily tree?Askourexpert volunteers,Maxine&Diane Liesinger,whosemany combinedyearsofexperience canhelpyouwithyourfamily historyquestions!
ChairYoga*
Wednesdays,April8,22& May13,27|2-3p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
Practicingyogacanhave physical,emotional,and mentalbenefits Cometrychairyoga withJudySiek,aninstructorwith morethan20yearsofexperience.
AuroraBusinessUnited
Fridays,April10&May8|7:30-10a.m.
ParanormalDiscussionGroup
Wednesdays,April8&May13
6-7:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
Joinenthusiastsinmeaningful discussionofparanormaland metaphysicaltopics Occasional guestspeakersarewelcome
BingoforAdults*
Thursdays,April9&May14|10-11a.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
JoinusforBingofun,withbooks,candy, andothersmallprizes!Thiseventisa socialhourforadultsinthemorningto conversate,enjoylightrefreshments, andplayBingo Ages18+
LawyersintheLibrary
Thursdays,April9&May14
6-7:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
Havealegalquestion?Comefora free,15minute,walk-inconsultation Thisprogramisofferedinpartnership withtheKaneCountyLawLibrary& SelfHelpLegalCenter.
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AuroraBusinessUnited(1000+ members)islikelythelargest networkinggroupinthewestern suburbs.Businessowners,employees, entrepreneurs,non-profits,arts, government&othersarewelcome
BikeBasicsWorkshop*
Saturday,April11|10-11a.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom Gettingreadytogobike riding?!BikesforBatavia willdemonstrate howtomakebasicbike repairsandperform simplemaintenancetasks
WhereI'mFromExhibitReception
Saturday,April11|10a.m.-12p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Atrium
ExplorethenewpoetryexhibitbyFred RodgersMagnetAcademystudents, whichreflectson'wheretheyare from'literally&figuratively.Enjoylive readings,asnack,andmore.
FinancialFitness
Budgeting&SavingsBasics*
Thursday,April9|7-8:30p.m.
VirtualviaZoom
RyanDecker,CFPwillexplore budgeting,saving,investing,debt strategies,andhowtodecide whenandwheretosave orinvest Deckerwill alsosharetoolsand resourcesfor financiallearning.
BuyingaHome-TheBasics*
Monday,April13|7-8:30p.m.
VirtualviaZoom
Curiousabouthomeownership& thehomebuyingprocess?Open Communitieswillexplorelender requirements,creditbasics,down payments,thekeyplayersinvolved inpurchasingahome,andmore.
RetirementRealitywithJill Schlesinger*
Tuesday,April21|7-8:30p.m.
VirtualviaZoom
Planningforretirement?CBSNews analystJillSchlesinger,CFP©,shares clearstepstobuildconfidencewith money,whetherstartingoutor windingdown,&helpsyoutake controlofyourfuture
RiverRocks&PebblesCraft*
Monday,April13|10-11:30am SantoriLibrary-125/126
Inspiredbynature?Comeuseriver rocksandpebblestocreateunique artwork!Wewilluseavarietyof stonesandhotgluetocreate designsonwoodenboards Allmaterialswillbeprovided
ComputerBasics:Creatinga PowerPointPresentation*
Tuesday,April14|6-7p.m.
SantoriLibrary-218
LearnhowtouseMicrosoft PowerPointtocreateapresentation forprofessionalorpersonaluse.
PROGRAMSFORADULTS
TheLocalImpactof ClimateChange
Tuesday,April14|7-8p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126& VirtualviaZoom
ScientistsKrisMurphyandSarra Hinshawwilldiscusshowclimate changeaffectsthewell-beingand economicstabilityofourcommunity andhowwemayhelpbuild communityresilience Presentedin partnershipwiththeLeagueof WomenVoters
DementiaCarepartner SupportGroup
Thursdays,April16&May21|6-7p.m. WestBranch-MeetingRoom Buildasupportsystemandenjoy meaningfulconversationwithpeople whounderstandyourjourneyina supportiveenvironment Faciliatedby LaVonLenawayofDragonflySenior NavigationServices.
CristinaHenríquez:Voice,Culture, &HumanConnection*
Thursday,April16|7-8p.
VirtualviaZoom Watchpartyat SantoriLibrary-125/126
AuthorCristinaHenríquez willdiscussherwork, themesofidentity, immigration,family, belonging,&more Library&Latinx representationadvocateCarmen ÁlvarezwilljoinHenríquezas moderator Noregistrationrequired toattendthein-personWatchParty Thisprogramismadepossibleby IllinoisLibrariesPresent.
Painta"HelloSunshine" WoodenSign*
Monday,April20
6-7p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
UsingpiecescutoutfromourEpilog lasermachine,wewillpaintandglue woodenpiecestocreateourown sunflowerwelcomesign.
LibraryOpenHouseforAurora Educators*
Tuesday,April21|4:30-5:30p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126
AreyouateacherintheAurora schoolsystem?Ifso,come discoverawesomeclassroom resources,signupfora librarycard,takea behind-the-sceneslibrary tour,andenjoyinspiration andpizza!
ChessClub
Tuesdays|6:30-8p.m.
April21&May19:SantoriLibrary-224 April14:WestBranch-LivingRoom May12:WestBranch-MeetingRoom Dropin,learn,play,andhavefun developingstrategieswithBrad Smith,retiredteacherandchess expert ChessClubwelcomes newbies,novicesandchessmasters Walk-inswelcome!
FundingResourcesforBusiness Owners
Wednesday,April22|6-7p.m. SantoriLibrary-332
Wanttostartorgrowyourbusiness butneedfunding?JointheWomen's BusinessDevelopmentCenterfora workshoponfindingpublic&private fundingsourcesforsmallbusinesses
RepairCafé*
Saturdays,April18 &May16
11a.m.-2p.m.
SantoriLibrary-224
Doyouhaveanitemthatnolonger works?Aclothingiteminneedof mending?Volunteerswilloffertheir tools,expertise,andguidancetohelp youfixitforfree!
Tote-allyCustom CanvasBag*
Thursday,April23 6-7p.m.
SantoriLibraryMakerspace Designyourown canvasbagusing heattransfervinyl!
BookDiscussions
WhatWe'reReadingWednesdays
Wednesdays,April8&May6|8-9p.m.
SantoriLibrary-VirtualviaZoom
PROGRAMSFORADULTS
Readinganythinggoodlately?JoinourvirtualbookclubviaZoom! We'lltaketurnssharingthegreatbooksthatwehavebeenreading.
BreakfastBookClub
Wednesdays|10:30-11:30a.m.
April15:YellowfacebyR.F.Kuang
May27:BrokenCountrybyClaire LeslieHall
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Wereadavarietyoffictiontitles, mainlyhistoricalfiction,andmeet onceamonthforlivelydiscussion andtastyrefreshments.
Booksn'Brew
Wednesdays|7-9pm
April15:ThePerksofBeinga WallflowerbyStephenChbosky
May13:ATreeGrowsinBrooklyn byBettySmith
McCartyMillsTaproom-140S RiverSt.Unit108,Aurora,IL60506
WemeetatMcCartyMills
TaproomoneWednesdaya monthtosocialize,discussbooks, andenjoylibations
NonfictionBookDiscussion
Mondays|6:30-7:30p.m.
April20:TheRadiumGirlsbyKate Moore
May18:TomatolandbyBarry Estabrook
WestBranch-MeetingRoom& VirtualviaZoom
Wereadavarietyof contemporarynonfiction&meet monthlyfordiscussioninperson andvirtuallyviaZoom
GriotAfrican-AmericanBook Discussion
Tuesdays|6:30-7:45p.m.
April21:LongDivisionbyKiese Laymon
May19:TheStreetbyAnnPetry SantoriLibrary-305&Virtualvia Zoom
WefeaturebooksbyAfricanAmericanauthorsandmeet monthlyfordiscussioninperson andvirtuallyviaZoom
ReadingGarden
Tuesdays|6:30-7:30p.m.
April28:SolitobyJavierZamora (pt 1)
May26:SolitobyJavierZamora (pt.2)
NideJardin-140S.RiverSt.Unit 106,Aurora,IL60506
Weareabilingualbookclub focusedonLatino/Hispanicauthors
WestBranchBookClub
Thursdays|6:30-7:45p.m.
April30:TheFrozenRiverbyAriel Lawhon
May28:TheSecretWarofJulia ChildbyDianaR Chambers
WestBranch-MeetingRoom& VirtualviaZoom
Wereadavarietyofcontemporary fictionandnonfictionandmeet monthlyfordiscussioninperson andvirtuallyviaZoom
Composting101
Saturday,May9|10-11a.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Abeginner-friendlyintroductionto compostingthatwillincludewhatto compost,howtogetstarted, andsimpletipsforcreating healthy,nutrient-richsoil athome Presentedby UofIExtension
TeacupFlowerArrangement*
Monday,May11|10-11:30a.m.
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Wewilltransformteacupsinto enchantingtabletopdecorations withacolorfulvarietyofartificial flowers Allmaterialswillbeprovided
ImageEditingwithGIMP*
Monday,May11|6-7p.m. SantoriLibrary-218
TheGNUImageManipulation Program,orGIMP,isafree,opensourceimageeditorwithsimilar functionalitytoPhotoshop Joinusto learnthebasicsandexplorehowto usethispowerfuldigitaltool
PROGRAMSFORADULTS
or -8p.m. gRoom rs, andenjoytheprocess!This programisperfectfor beginners Noartistic experienceisneeded,andall materialswillbeprovided
ComputerBasics:Makinga BudgetwithExcel*
Tuesday,May12|6-7p.m.
SantoriLibrary-218 LearnhowtouseMicrosoft Exceltocreateabudgetfor yourselforyourfamily
Babel-OnwithR.F.Kuang*
Tuesday,May19|7-8p.m. VirtualviaZoom&YouTube WatchPartyatSantoriLibrary-125/126
R.F.Kuang'sgenre-bending fictioncombineshistory, magic,&moretorender powerfulcritiquesof academia,thepublishing industry,andpopculture KellyJensenjoinsin conversation.Noregistrationrequired toattendthein-personWatchParty. Thisprogramismadepossibleby IllinoisLibrariesPresent
PaintaFlower-Pattern CeramicCoaster*
Wednesday,May20|6-7p.m.
S t iLib y-Makerspace
Exploreyourcreativity bypaintingona ceramiccoasterw aflowerdesign
Chooseyourcolors andpaintyourflow asuniqueasyoua
Bloom&Frame:PaperFlower ShadowBoxes*
Thursday,May21|6-7p.m.
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ntedGamePieces*
6-7p.m. 25/126 tothelibraryto aSettlersofCatan pieceforyournext gamenight.
Retirement:MorethanMoney*
Wednesday,May20|6-7p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126
Exploreretirementplanningwith GregKurinec,CFPoftheSocietyfor FinancialAwareness We'llexplore thebehavioralandemotional factorsthatcancontributetoa successfulretirement.
Createyourownshadowboxfilled withflowersandvibrantcolors!
100YearsLater: AFoxRiverCanoeTrip
Saturday,May23 10-11am
SantoriLibrary-125/126& VirtualviaZoom
ScienceeducatorScottJohnsonwill sharehisphotographsand memoriesofafamilyadventure100 yearsinthemaking!
AuroraPoetrySociety*
Tuesday,May26|6:30-7:30pm WestBranch-MeetingRoom& VirtualviaZoom
Lovepoetry?Thisgroupisopento writersofallagesandabilities We supporteachother,offercritiques,& hostevents Dropin&joininperson orregisterfortheZoomlink& monthlychallenge.
ILSecretaryofState MobileDMV*
Saturday,May30|10a.m.-3p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126
TheDMViscomingtoyou!They'llbe abletohelpwithReal&stateIDs, VehicleRegistration,&more Registration&appointmentsare required,feesapply,andnocash paymentwillbeaccepted.
SantoriLibrary&Bookmobile
101S.RiverSt. Aurora,IL60506
EolaRoadBranch 555S.EolaRd. Aurora,IL60504
WestBranch 233S.ConstitutionDr. Aurora,IL60506
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