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Santori Library & Bookmobile 101 S. River St. Aurora, IL 60506 Eola Road Branch 555 S. Eola Rd. Aurora, IL 60504 West Branch 233 S. Constitution Dr. Aurora, IL 60506 Pickup Locker 2529 Dickens Dr. Aurora, IL 60503

PROGRAM GUIDE PROGRAMAS DE LA BIBLIOTECA

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Explore this program guide & find your favorite programs. Explora esta guía de programas y encuentra tus programas favoritos.

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Register for programs by entering your APLD barcode number & PIN OR by filling in the required fields. You do NOT have to be an APLD cardholder to register/attend any of our programs. Regístrate para los programas ingresando tu número de tu tarjeta de biblioteca APLD y PIN O completando los campos obligatorios. NO es necesario tener una tarjeta APLD para registrarte o asistir a cualquiera de nuestros programas.

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PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES PROGRAMAS PARA TODAS LAS EDADES Hours | Horario

Monday - Thursday: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Lunes - jueves Friday - Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Viernes - sábado Sunday: 1 - 5 p.m. Domingo

First Friday: Winter Reading Adventure Kick-Off Party

Friday, December 5 | 6 - 8 p.m. Santori Library - Atrium Enjoy live music from the Fox Valley Music Consortium’s youth ensembles, meet Glinda & Elphaba, & more!

Fiesta de inicio de la Aventura de lectura de invierno Viernes, 5 de diciembre | 6 - 8 p.m. Biblioteca Santori - Atrio ¡Disfrute de la música en vivo de los conjuntos juveniles del Fox Valley Music Consortium, conozca a Glinda y Elphaba, y mucho más!

Closed | Cerrada

12/24 - 12/25: Christmas Navidad 12/31: Close at 5 p.m. Cerramos a las 5 p.m. 1/1/26: New Years Day Año Nuevo

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2: Programs for All Ages Programas para todas las edades 3: Storytimes Cuentacuentos 4: Programas en Español 5: Programs for Children Programas para niños y niñas 7: Programs for Teens Programas para adolescentes 8: Programs for Adults Programas para adultos

Three Kings Celebration

Sunday, January 4 | 2 - 3:30 p.m. Santori Library - Atrium & 125/126 Come and celebrate Three Wise Men Day with us! For children of all ages and their caregivers.

Celebración del Día de los Reyes Magos

Domingo, 4 de enero | 2 - 3:30 p.m. Biblioteca Santori - Atrio y 125/126 ¡Ven a celebrar el Día de los Reyes Magos con nosotros! Para niños de todas las edades y un acompañante.

THANK YOU | ¡GRACIAS! Registration Info | Información de registro * Registration required | Registro requerido ** Tickets available 30 minutes before the program | Boletos disponibles 30 minutos antes del programa

Thank you for helping us celebrate 25 years as we... aplfoundationil.org Honor the Past: Recognize the people & programs that have shaped our library. Celebrate the Present: Engage with current initiatives like our Light of Learning Scholarship and Literacy Packet programs. Create the Future: Contribute to innovative & enriching projects like our branch renovations, low sensory spaces, and new Makerspace. Over the past year, you have helped us raise over $500,000 for Enrichment Projects at the Eola Road Branch. Gracias por ayudarnos a celebrar 25 años y así... Honrar el pasado: Reconocer a las personas y los programas que han dado forma a nuestra biblioteca. Celebrar el presente: Participar en iniciativas actuales como nuestros programas de Becas Light of Learning y Paquetes de Alfabetización. Crear el futuro: Contribuir a proyectos innovadores y enriquecedores como las renovaciones de nuestra sucursal, los espacios sensoriales reducidos y el nuevo Makerspace.

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Durante el último año, nos han ayudado a recaudar más de $500,000 para proyectos de enriquecimiento en la sucursal de Eola Road.

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STORYTIMES | CUENTACUENTOS STORYTIME‌S‌

O CUENTA‌CUENT

De‌cember 1 - 12 & January 5 - 25‌ ‌Due to renovations, Storytimes at Eola Road Branch are paused‌ ‌until further notice.‌ 1‌- 12 de diciembre & 5 - 25 de enero‌ ‌Debido a renovaciones, los cuentacuentos en la sucursal Eola‌ ‌Road están en pausa hasta nuevo aviso.‌

Santori Library‌ 101 S. River St.‌ Biblioteca Santori

Eola Road Branch‌ 555 S. Eola Rd.‌ Sucursal Eola Road‌

Mondays‌ L‌unes‌ 10 a.m.‌

6:30 p.m.‌

Tuesdays‌ M‌artes‌ Wednesdays‌ M‌iércoles‌

10 a.m.‌

Thursdays‌ J‌ueves‌

10 a.m.‌

Fridays‌ V‌iernes‌

10 a.m.‌

West Branch‌ 233 S. Constitution Dr.‌ Sucursal West‌

Due to renovations, Storytimes at Eola Road Branch are paused until further notice. Debido a renovaciones, los cuentacuentos en la sucursal Eola Road están en pausa hasta nuevo aviso.

10 a.m.‌

All ages‌ Stories, songs, & activities for children and caregivers.‌

Ages 0 - 2‌ ‌ torytime with short S books, lapsit songs, rhymes, & play time.‌

Ages 2 - 3‌ Stories, music, & rhymes for active little ones.‌‌

Ages 3 - 5‌ Stories, music, and activities to get your child ready for school.‌

All ages Stories & songs‌‌ in English and‌ Spanish.‌‌

Todas las edades Cuentos, canciones y actividades para niños y sus acompañantes‌

Edades 0 - 2‌ Cuentos con libros cortos, canciones, rimas y tiempo para jugar.‌‌

Edades 2 - 3 Cuentos, música y rimas para bebes activos.‌‌

Edades 3 - 5‌ Cuentos, música y actividades para preparar a tu hijo para la escuela.‌

Todas las edades‌ Cuentos y canciones en inglés y español. ‌

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PROGRAMAS EN ESPAÑOL Para Niños y Niñas Caminata de cuentacuentos en el jardín de niños

Viernes, 12 de diciembre | 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Biblioteca Santori - Departamento de niños y niñas Disfruta de un paseo de libros bilingüe en el jardín de niños/as con El Ratoncito, La Fresa Roja Madura y el Gran Oso Hambriento, además de consejos sobre nutrición y actividades.

Para Adultos

Aprende inglés

Arte emocional familiar*

Yoga para principiantes*

El camino hacia la salud mental de una latina: De la cancha de fútbol a la maternidad

Jardín de lectura*

Martes, 2 de diciembre | 6 - 8 p.m. Biblioteca Santori - 224 Te invitamos a explorar el arte para la conexión y transformación emocional. Dirigido por Zorayda Zapata, certificado por NAMI, es inclusivo para todas las edades, fomentando expresión auténtica.

Lunes, 15 de diciembre & 12, 26 de enero | 5 - 6 p.m. Biblioteca Santori - 125/126 Nuestra instructora, Silvia, ha enseñado yoga por muchos años. Ella te guiará y te dará consejos en cómo practicar yoga. Te recomendamos traer una toalla y una botella de agua.

Martes | 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Martes, 9 de diciembre | 7:15 - 8:15 p.m. 30 de diciembre: Las Biuty Queens por Iván Monalisa Ojeda Biblioteca Santori - 125/126 27 de enero: Tu sueño imperios han Gabriela "Gaby" Arriaga, fundadora de Del Toro Mental Health & Wellness, sido por Álvaro Enrigue Nide Jardin - 140 S. River St., Unit habla sobre resiliencia 106, Aurora, IL 60506 basado en sus experiencias Somos un club de lectura bilingüe como latina en los deportes, enfocado en autores la cultura, la maternidad y latinos/hispanos que se reúne en la salud mental. persona para conversar.

Cita con un consejero laboral sin cita previa

Jueves, 11 de diciembre & 8, 22 de enero | 1 - 3 p.m. & 5 - 7 p.m. Biblioteca Santori - 332 Reúnete con un asesor profesional de la bliblioteca. ¡No se requieren citas!

Abogados en la Biblioteca

Jueves, 11 de diciembre & 8 de enero 6 - 7:30 p.m. Biblioteca Santori - 125/126 Estamos proporcionando un servicio sin cita previa para ayudar con preguntas legales. 15 minutos por persona.

La universidad es posible

Martes, 20 de enero | 7 p.m. Biblioteca Santori - 125/126 ¿Estás pensando en la universidad para tu hijo/a? Ven a informarte sobre la universidad, la ayuda financiera y cómo prepararte. Esta platica es presentada por ISAC.

Fundamentos del dinero: una guía para principiantes

Jueves, 29 de enero | 5 - 6 p.m. Biblioteca Santori - 125/126 Únete al Neighbor Project para un taller sobre presupuesto, ahorro, gestión de deudas y más.

English Classes with World Relief* Inglés para principiantes Martes y jueves | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Biblioteca Santori - 305 Inglés intermedio Lunes y miércoles | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Biblioteca Santori - 224 Aprende inglés con World Relief en clases semanales interactivas. Practicarás la lectura y escritura, mejorarás tu conversación y mucho más. Se aceptan nuevos estudiantes a principios de cada mes.

Inglés en la biblioteca

Jueves, 4, 11, 18 de diciembre & 8, 15, 22, 29 de enero | 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Biblioteca Santori - 224 ¡Mejora tu inglés hablando en una clase semanal relajada!

Grupo de conversación en inglés Sábados, 6, 13 de diciembre & 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 de enero 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Biblioteca Santori - 332 ¡Únete a estudiantes de inglés de nivel intermedio en una conversación en persona o virtual por Zoom!

Intercambio de semillas

Sábado, 31 de enero | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Biblioteca Santori - Atrio & 125/126 Sucursal West - Sala de Reuniones Centro Comunitario Eola - 100/101 ¡Semillas gratis disponibles! Los maestros jardineros estarán aquí para responder sus preguntas.

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PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN Ages 0 - 5 | Edades de 0 - 5 años First Friday: Winter Reading Adventure Kick-Off Party

Friday, December 5 | 6 - 8 p.m. Santori Library - Atrium Enjoy live music from the Fox Valley Music Consortium’s youth ensembles, meet Glinda & Elphaba, & more!

Storytime at Society 57

Tuesdays, December 9 & January 13 10 - 10:30 a.m. Society 57 - 100 S. River St. Aurora, IL 60506 Enjoy the ambiance of Society 57 during this all ages storytime. A small snack and juice box will be available for children in attendance. For children of all ages and their caregivers.

Preschool Picassos

Tuesdays, December 9 & January 13 | 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. Santori Library - Storytime Room Preschoolers and their caregivers will explore open-ended art activities that will inspire creativity and sensory exploration. Ages 3+ with a caregiver.

Chess Club

Tuesdays | 6:30 - 8 p.m. December 9 & January 13: West Branch - Meeting Room December 16: Santori Library - 125/126 January 20: Santori Library - 224 Drop in, learn, play, and have fun developing strategies with Brad Smith, retired teacher and chess expert. Chess Club welcomes newbies, novices and chess masters. Walk-ins & all ages welcome!

Book Walk in Children's Garden

Friday, December 12 | 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Santori Library - Children's Center Enjoy a bilingual (English/ Spanish) Book Walk in the Children's Garden with The Little Mouse, The Red-Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear, plus nutrition tips and activities.

Posada Celebration

Saturday, December 13 | 2 - 3 p.m. West Branch - Meeting Room Celebrate this traditional Mexican holiday at the library. We'll enjoy stories, food, and share a piñata! Children of all ages and their caregivers.

Winter Wonderland Craft Workshop

Sunday, December 14 | 2 - 4 p.m. Santori Library - 125/126 All ages are welcome to come make a variety of winter and holiday crafts, including cards, ornaments, wreaths, snowflakes, and more! All materials will be provided you bring the creativity.

Ready for Kindergarten Playgroup Tuesdays | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. December 16: Santori Library - 125/126 January 6, 20: Santori Library - Storytime Room Get kindergarten ready with this interactive playtime, brought to you in collaboration with SPARK Aurora. Ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

Noon Lions Club Free Vision Screening

Saturdays | 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. December 20: Santori Library - Storytime Room January 17: Santori Library - 131 Aurora Noon Lions Club provides free vision screening for children. Primarily aimed at 6 months to 6 years old although useful up to age 16.

Winter Animal Yoga Storytime

Monday, December 22 10 - 10:30 a.m. Santori Library - Storytime Room Kids will learn simple yoga poses that correspond with a story, play yoga games, and more. Please bring a towel or yoga mat. Ages 3-6 with caregiver.

Movie Showing: The Polar Express (2004, Rated G) Monday, December 22 | 5 - 7:45 p.m. West Branch - Meeting Room Drop in for a movie, and we'll serve hot cocoa! All ages are welcome, children 8 and younger must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.

Noon Year's Eve Party**

Monday, December 29 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Santori Library - 125/126 Get an early start on the new year with a dance party and a balloon drop at noon! Ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

Baby Rave

Saturday, January 17 | 10 - 10:45 a.m. Santori Library - Storytime Room Babies, toddlers, & caregivers-are you ready to rave? Glow sticks, a light table, techno remixes (of kid faves) to dance to, & more! Ages 0-3 with a caregiver.

Preschool Arctic Adventure

Monday, January 26 | 10 - 11 a.m. Santori Library - 125/126 Preschoolers and caregivers, join us for polar bear painting, ice fishing, igloo building, and more! Ages 3+ with a caregiver.

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PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN Ages 6 - 11 | Edades de 6 - 11 años Crafts | Manualidades Make a Card Party**

Thursday, December 4 | 6 - 6:45 p.m. Santori Library - Storytime Room Get into the holiday spirit by creating your very own custom holiday card! Recycled Succulents** We will use colorful paper, stamps, Saturday, January 10 | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. and stickers to design a greeting Santori Library - Storytime Room card for someone special. Reduce, reuse, & recycle succulents. Decorate recycled materials that will Book Bedazzling** be a home for your new green friend. Tuesday, December 9 Ages 8+ with a caregiver. 7 - 8 p.m. Santori Library Storytime Room Bring your own book or have one of ours to create your own bedazzled book! Ages 8+ with a caregiver.

Winter Wonderland Craft Workshop

Pet Rocks!

Friday, December 5 | 6 - 8 p.m. Santori Library - Atrium Enjoy live music from the Fox Valley Music Consortium’s youth ensembles, meet Glinda & Elphaba, & more!

3rd Annual Winter Resource Fair*

Saturday, December 6 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Santori Library - 125/126 Learn about local resources by attending our 3rd Annual Winter Resource Fair. Attendees can register to receive a new coat (youth sizes only, while supplies last).

Musical Instrument Petting Zoo

Saturday, January 10 | 2 - 3 p.m. West Branch - Meeting Room Googly eyes, felt, paint, and markers are just some of the materials you can use to create a new friend.

Saturday, December 6 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. West Branch - Meeting Room Come see, hear, and try various musical instruments! Presented by El Sistema USA. Open to children of all ages and their families.

Let's Paint Labubus©**

Reading with Rover

Sunday, January 11 | 2 - 2:45 p.m. Santori Library - Storytime Room Learn how to draw and paint your favorite mischievous creatureLabubu! We'll sketch, color, and bring Labubu to life with your own creative twist. Ages 6+ with a caregiver.

Family Craft Night

Wednesdays | 6:30 - 7 p.m. December 17 Wooden Bead Ornament January 14 Winter Folk Art Trees Painting Santori Library - Storytime Room Bring the whole family for our monthly craft night at the library! All materials provided. Ages 4-11 with a caregiver.

Crochet for Kids*

Cookie Decorating**

Saturday, January 24 | 2 - 3 p.m. Santori Library - Storytime Room Paint four 3x3 mini canvases to display throughout the year: a heart, flower, pumpkin, & snowflake. Ages 8+.

Monday, December 22 | 2 - 2:45 p.m. Santori Library - 125/126 Turn plain sugar cookies into fancy treats with frosting and sprinkles. Ages 6+.

First Friday: Winter Reading Adventure Kick-Off Party

Thursday, January 22 | 4 - 5 p.m. West Branch - Meeting Room Learn and practice the basic techniques of crocheting. Registration opens two weeks before the event begins.

Saturday Crafternoon: Mini Seasonal Canvases**

Mondays, December 8 & January 12 4 - 5 p.m. West Branch - Meeting Room Thursdays, December 18 & January 22 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Santori Library - Storytime Room Have fun reading to our dog friends! The dogs & handlers are from the Fox Valley Therapy Dog Club. For children of all ages & their caregivers.

All About Science

Saturday, December 13 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. & 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Santori Library - 125/126 Science experts Diana & Pat will lead us in fun science activities with a snowy winter wonderland theme!

Hanukkah Storytime & Craft

Thursday, December 18 | 10 - 11 a.m. Santori Library - 125/126 Let's explore the celebration of Hanukkah, make a menorah craft, play dreidel, & snack on sufganiyah.

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PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN Ages 6 - 11 | Edades de 6 - 11 años

Homeschool

Movie Showing: The Polar Express (2004, Rated G)

Homeschool Award-Winning Book Club

Monday, December 22 | 5 - 7:45 p.m. West Branch - Meeting Room Drop in for a movie, and we'll serve hot cocoa! All ages are welcome, children 8 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

Interactive Movie: Bad Guys (2022, Rated PG)**

Friday, January 2 | 2 - 3:45 p.m. West Branch - Meeting Room As we watch Bad Guys you'll get to act along with the characters, respond to prompts, and participate in exciting activities related to the movie.

Cozy Reads Pajama Party

Wednesday, January 21 | 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Santori Library - Storytime Room Wear your cool pajamas and bring your own blanket for a cozy reads pajama party. We'll read, make a pajama-art craft and snack on cookies & chocolate milk.

Thursdays | 2 - 3 p.m. December 11: Pictures of Hollis Woods by Patricia Reilly Giff January 22: The Kite Fighters by Linda Sue Park Santori Library - Storytime Room Pick up your own copy of the book at the Santori Children's Desk. Ages 8-11.

Homeschool Huddle: Holiday Hoopla

PROGRAMS FOR TEENS

Friday, December 19 | 1 - 2:30 p.m. Santori Library - 125/126 Decorate candy trees, make a crafty gift, play winter-themed games, and enjoy cocoa and treats at the last Huddle of the year! Ages 6-11 with siblings and caregivers.

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

Homeschool Huddle: Operation Spy Quest Escape Room

Mondays, December 1 & January 5 6 - 7:30 p.m. Santori Library - 224 West Branch - Meeting Room (Dec. 1 only) We are a group of teens that help with special projects and planning programs. January 5 we will all meet at Santori Library for our annual party! P.S. There will be snacks!

APLD at Alive Aurora

Fridays | 4 - 6 p.m. December 12: DIY Snow Globes January 9: Balance Bot Buddies Alive Center Aurora - 406 W. Galena Blvd., Aurora, IL 60506 Join us during free after-school drop-in hours for crafts and fun!

Winter Wonderland Financial Aid Application Workshop Craft Workshop Wednesday, December 3 | 7 - 8 p.m. Santori Library - 224 During this workshop students will be able to complete the FAFSA or the Alternative Application with the help of an ISAC representative. Please have a StudentAid.gov account & income information.

Drop-In VR

Mondays, December 8 & January 12 6 - 7 p.m. Santori Library - 224 Play a variety of virtual reality (VR) games and apps! No experience is necessary, and there will be snacks.

Cocoa & Cram

Friday, January 16 | 2 - 3 p.m. Santori Library - 125/126 The world is in great danger, and only you can save it. Your mission is to crack the code that will unlock the secret vault containing the missing spy gadgets. Ages 7-11.

Vinyl Record Painting*

Monday, January 26 | 5 - 7 p.m. West Branch - Meeting Room Join us as we upcycle vinyl records into works of art! No prior painting experience is needed, and all materials will be provided.

Perler Bead Art

Monday, December 15 & Tuesday, December 16 | 6 - 8 p.m. Santori Library - 224 Hang out, study for finals, AND enjoy a sugary boost of piping hot cocoa!

Monday, January 26 | 6 - 7 p.m. Santori Library - 224 Express your creativity using perler beads to create your own keychains, magnets, bookmarks and more! All materials will be provided.

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PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS Learn English English at the Library

Thursdays, December 4, 11, 18 & January 8, 15, 22, 29 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Santori Library - 224 Improve your English conversation skills in a weekly, relaxed environment!

English Conversation Group*

Saturdays, December 6, 13 & January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Santori Library - 332 & Virtual via Zoom Join English learners at the intermediate level in conversation in person or on Zoom! English Classes with World Relief* English for Beginners Tuesdays & Thursdays 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Santori Library - 305 Intermediate English Mondays & Wednesdays 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Santori Library - 224 Learn English with World Relief in weekly interactive lessons. You will practice your reading and writing skills, improve your conversation skills, and much more! New students are accepted at the start of each month.

Games for Grownups

Tuesdays in December & January 1 - 3 p.m. West Branch - Meeting Room Come play the board games we have available and/or bring your favorite board game and teach others how to play! Walk-ins are welcome.

Discovering Witches: Real Records Spanish Basics* & Manuscripts in Pop Culture Saturdays, December 6 & Tuesday, December 2 | 7 - 8 p.m. Santori Library - 125/126 Author, librarian, and genealogical researcher Debra Dudek will explore the real history behind the witchcraft you see in movies, books, & TV shows.

January 3, 24 | 2 - 3 p.m. Santori Library - 224 Interested in learning Spanish? This introductory program will cover basic introductions and themed, common phrases in Spanish.

Aurora Writing Workshop Group

A Latina's Mental Health Journey: From the Soccer Field to Motherhood

Tuesdays, December 2 & January 6 7 - 8:30 p.m. Santori Library - 305 We help writers grow their craft through positive feedback and reaction and aim to help writers polish their work for publication or personal satisfaction.

AI Open House

Wednesdays, December 3 & January 14 | 6 - 7 p.m. Santori Library - 218 Explore generative AI with library staff in this walk-in event. We will give a brief background on AI, its possibilities and its drawbacks, then let you try out some powerful AI tools for yourself.

Financial Aid Application Workshop

Wednesday, December 3 | 7 - 8 p.m. Santori Library - 224 During this workshop students will be able to complete the FAFSA or the Alternative Application with the help of an ISAC representative. Please have a StudentAid.gov account and income information.

First Friday: Winter Reading Adventure Kick-Off Party

Friday, December 5 | 6 - 8 p.m. Santori Library - Atrium Enjoy live music from the Fox Valley Music Consortium’s youth ensembles, meet Glinda & Elphaba, & more!

Tuesday, December 9 | 6 - 7 p.m. Santori Library - 125/126 Gabriela "Gaby" Arriaga, LCSW, founder of Del Toro Mental Health & Wellness, will share insights on resilience based on her experiences as a Latina in sports, culture, motherhood, and mental health.

Chess Club

Chair Yoga*

Wednesdays, December 10 & January 14 | 2 - 3 p.m. Santori Library - 125/126 Practicing yoga can have physical, emotional, and mental benefits. Come try chair yoga with Judy Siek, an instructor with more than 20 years of experience.

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PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS Making | Manualidades Holiday Gift Bag Decorating*

Monday, December 1 | 10 - 11:30 a.m. Santori Library - 125/126 We'll bring bags, tags, ribbon, a variety of paper, and more. You bring the creativity and decorate your own gift bags for the holiday season!

Introduction to Laser Cutting*

Monday, December 1 | 6 - 7 p.m. Santori Library - Makerspace Join us in the Makerspace for a tutorial on how to use our Epilog laser cutter and the CorelDRAW graphics editing software to make your own laser-cut creations.

Loose Ends Handcraft Group

Wednesdays, December 10 & January 14 | 6 - 7:30 p.m. West Branch - Meeting Room Calling all knitters, crocheters, embroiderers, needleworkers, and other fans of handcrafts! Bring your current project for crafting time & conversation. Walk-ins welcome!

Making Holiday Cards with Cricut*

Thursday, December 11 | 6 - 7 p.m. Santori Library - Makerspace Create a holiday card for your friends or loved ones with the Cricut, then write your own personal message in it and have it ready to go by the end of the program.

Winter Wonderland Craft Workshop

Snowman Candy Jar Craft*

Monday, December 15 | 10 - 11:30 a.m. Santori Library - 125/126 Feeling crafty? Come paint a snowman onto a terra cotta pot. Then, add a bag of peppermint candy as a delicious and decorative hat! Keep it to decorate your own space or gift it to a loved one.

Introduction to Cricut*

Monday, December 15 | 6 - 7 p.m. Santori Library - Makerspace Curious about cutting machines like the Cricut Maker 3? Join us in the Makerspace to learn how to create a design in Cricut Design Space & then cut it on our vinyl sticker material.

Laser Engraving Wood Ornaments* Monday, December 22 | 6 - 7 p.m. Santori Library - Makerspace Use the Makerspace's laser cutter to create festive ornaments for the holiday season!

Create a Winter Welcome Sign*

Tuesday, January 6 | 6 - 7 p.m. Santori Library - Makerspace We will demonstrate how to use the Cricut vinyl cutter to cut out stickers, then attach to a wooden circle for hanging.

How to Sublimate Bookmarks*

Monday, January 12 | 6 - 7 p.m. Santori Library - Makerspace We will demonstrate how to use the Makerspace's sublimation printer and heat press to transfer a photo or design of your choice to a bookmark.

Introduction to 3D Printing*

Tuesday, January 13 | 6 - 7 p.m. Santori Library - Makerspace Learn about the Makerspace's 3D printers and how to either find premade files on Thingiverse or make your own creations in Tinkercad.

Make Your Own Vinyl Decals*

Monday, January 19 | 6 - 7 p.m. Santori Library - Makerspace Join us in the Makerspace for a tutorial on how to use our Roland© vinyl cutter and the CorelDRAW graphics editing software to make your own vinyl decals for windows, water bottles, binders, and more.

Painting 3D-Printed Penguins*

Thursday, January 22 | 6 - 7 p.m. Santori Library - Makerspace Learn more about 3D printing in the Makerspace, then paint your own 3Dprinted penguin to take home!

Beads & Brightness: Decorating Jars for Candlelight* Monday, January 12 | 10 - 11:30 a.m. Santori Library - 125/126 Brighten any winter day with a customized votive candle holder! Come decorate a small glass jar with a your choice of colorful glass beads. Add a votive candle, and enjoy! All materials provided.

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PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS Paranormal Discussion Group

Wednesdays, December 10 & January 14 | 6 - 7:30 p.m. Santori Library - 224 Join enthusiasts well-versed in paranormal and metaphysical topics who enjoy meaningful discussion. Occasional guest speakers are welcome.

Movie Showing: The Polar Express (2004, Rated G)

Monday, December 22 | 5 - 7:45 p.m. West Branch - Meeting Room Drop in for a movie, and we'll serve hot cocoa! All ages are welcome, children 8 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

Aurora Poetry Society*

Thursdays, December 11, January 8, & 22 1 - 3 p.m. & 5 - 7 p.m. Santori Library - 332 Walk in and meet one of the library's Digital Navigator Career Coaches. No appointment necessary.

Tuesday, December 23 | 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. West Branch - Meeting Room & Virtual via Zoom Love poetry? This group is open to writers of all ages and abilities. We support each other, offer critiques, & host events. Drop in & join in person or register for the Zoom link & monthly challenge.

Lawyers in the Library

Movie Night: An Affair to Remember (1957, TV-G)

Walk-In with a Career Coach

Thursdays, December 11 & January 8 6 - 7:30 p.m. Santori Library - 125/126 Have a legal question? Come for a free, 15 minute, walk-in consultation. This program is offered in partnership with the Kane County Law Library & Self Help Legal Center.

Saturday, January 24 Thursday, January 8 | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. 2 - 3:30 p.m. West Branch - Meeting Room West Branch - Meeting Room Celebrate the new year with a classic Graphologist Lorrisa Julianus will movie favorite: An Affair to Remember, share stories about what the size of starring Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr. your writing may say about your ego and fears and what the spacing of Snacks will be provided! Ages 19+. your letters may say about your relationships! Ages 19+.

Bringing History to Life with Jonathan Eig*

Tuesday, January 13 | 7 - 8 p.m. Movie Night: The Shop Around the Corner (1940) Virtual via Zoom & YouTube

Thursday, December 11 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. West Branch - Meeting Room Come in from the cold & join us for a delightful holiday comedy-romance film from 1940 starring Margaret Sullavan and James Stewart! Snacks will be provided. Ages 19+.

Aurora Business United

Fridays, December 12 & January 9 7:30 - 10 a.m. Santori Library - 125/126 Aurora Business United (1000+ members) is likely the largest networking group in the western suburbs. Business owners, employees, entrepreneurs, non-profits, arts, government & others are welcome.

Handwriting Analysis for Fun & Insight*

Watch party available at the Santori Library - 125/126 Pulitzer-prize winning author Jonathan Eig will discuss his biography of civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr., which contains recently declassified FBI files. Mark Bazer will join in conversation.

Retirement: More than Money*

Wednesday, January 21 | 6 - 7 p.m. Santori Library - 125/126 Explore retirement planning with Greg Kurinec, CFP of the Society for Financial Awareness. We'll explore the behavioral and emotional factors that can contribute to a successful retirement.

Poetry Open Mic

Tuesday, January 27 | 6:30 - 8 p.m. West Branch - Meeting Room The mic is yours! Come share your original poetry or simply listen and enjoy. All ages are welcome. This event will be hosted by the Aurora Poetry Society.

Challenges Facing LGBTQ Rights

Wednesday, January 28 | 7 - 8 p.m. Santori Library - 125/126 & Virtual via Zoom Elaine McClure and Diane Kennedy of Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) Geneva/Tri-Cities will explore PFLAG history, share personal stories, and address current discrimination and attacks against the LGBTQ+ community. This program is presented by the League of Women Voters.

10 DECEMBER 2025 & JANUARY 2026 | DICIEMBRE 2025 & ENERO 2026

PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS Book Discussions What We're Reading Wednesdays

Wednesdays, December 3 & January 7 | 8 - 9 p.m. Santori Library - Virtual via Zoom Reading anything good lately? Join our virtual book club via Zoom! We'll take turns sharing the great books that we have been reading.

West Branch Book Club

Thursdays | 6:30 - 7:45 p.m. December 4: The Ninth Hour by Alice McDermott January 29: This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger West Branch - Meeting Room & Virtual via Zoom We read a variety of contemporary fiction and nonfiction and meet monthly in person at the West Branch and virtually via Zoom.

Nonfiction Book Discussion

Mondays | 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. December 15: A Taste for Poison by Neil Bradbury January 19: The Haunting of Alma Fielding by Kate Summerscale West Branch - Meeting Room & Virtual via Zoom We read a variety of contemporary nonfiction and meet monthly for discussion in person and virtually via Zoom.

Smart Money Basics: A Beginner's Guide

Thursday, January 29 5 - 6 p.m. Santori Library - 125/126 Join The Neighbor Project for a workshop on budgeting, saving, debt management, & more.

Griot African-American Book Discussion

Books n' Brew

Tuesdays | 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. December 16: All Her Little Secrets by Wanda M. Morris January 20: Medgar & Myrlie by Joy-Ann Reid Santori Library - 305 & Virtual via Zoom We feature books by AfricanAmerican authors and meet monthly for discussion in person and virtually via Zoom.

Wednesdays | 7 - 9 p.m. December 17: Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep by Philip K. Dick January 14: Daisy Jones & the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid McCarty Mills Taproom, 140 S. River St., Unit 108, Aurora, IL 60506 We meet at McCarty Mills Taproom one Wednesday a month to socialize, discuss books, and enjoy libations!

Breakfast Book Club

Reading Garden

Potty Training Pro: Support for Caregivers & Parents

Seed Swap

Wednesdays | 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. December 17: The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhorn January 28: The Excitements by C.J. Wray Santori Library - 126 We read a variety of fiction titles, mainly historical fiction, and meet once a month for lively discussion and tasty refreshments.

Saturday, January 31 | 10 - 11:30 a.m. Santori Library - 224 This training from Sweet Piece Solutions offers a personalized, easy-to-follow program that uses a modified three-day method to help potty train children ages 2+ with less stress and anxiety.

Tuesdays | 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. December 30: Las Biuty Queens by Iván Monalisa Ojeda January 27: You Dreamed of Empires by Álvaro Enrigue Nide Jardin - 140 S. River St., Unit 106, Aurora, IL 60506 We are a bilingual book club focused on Latino/Hispanic authors.

Saturday, January 31 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Santori Library - Atrium & 125/126 West Branch - Meeting Room Eola Community Center - 100/101 Free seeds available! Master gardeners will be available to answer questions.

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