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TableofContents| Tabladecontenido
2:ProgramsforAllAges Programasparatodaslasedades
3:Storytimes Cuentacuentos
4:ProgramasenEspañol
5:ProgramsforChildren Programasparaniñosyniñas
7:ProgramsforTeens Programasparaadolescentes
8:ProgramsforAdults Programasparaadultos
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ThreeKingsCelebration
Sunday,January4|2-3:30p.m. SantoriLibrary-Atrium&125/126 ComeandcelebrateThreeWise MenDaywithus!Forchildrenof allagesandtheircaregivers
Celebracióndel
DíadelosReyesMagos
Domingo,4deenero|2-3:30p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-Atrioy125/126 ¡VenacelebrarelDíadelosReyesMagosconnosotros!Paraniñosdetodas lasedadesyunacompañante
THANK YOU | ¡GRACIAS! THANKYOU|¡GRACIAS!
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Graciasporayudarnosacelebrar25añosyasí... Honrarelpasado:Reconoceralaspersonasylosprogramasquehandado formaanuestrabiblioteca Celebrarelpresente:Participareniniciativasactualescomonuestros programasdeBecasLightofLearningyPaquetesdeAlfabetización. Crearelfuturo:Contribuiraproyectosinnovadoresyenriquecedorescomo lasrenovacionesdenuestrasucursal,losespaciossensorialesreducidosyel nuevoMakerspace.
Duranteelúltimoaño,noshanayudadoarecaudarmásde$500,000para proyectosdeenriquecimientoenlasucursaldeEolaRoad.
STORYTIMES|CUENTACUENTOS
CUENTACUENTOS CUENTACUENTOS
December1-12&January5-25 Duetorenovations,StorytimesatEolaRoadBrancharepaused untilfurthernotice.
1-12dediciembre&5-25deenero Debidoarenovaciones,loscuentacuentosenlasucursalEola Roadestánenpausahastanuevoaviso.
Martes
Allages Stories,songs,& activitiesforchildren andcaregivers.
Todaslasedades Cuentos,cancionesy actividadespara niñosysus acompañantes
Ages0-2
Storytimewithshort books,lapsitsongs, rhymes,&playtime.
Edades0-2 Cuentosconlibros cortos,canciones, rimasytiempopara jugar
Dueto renovations, Storytimesat EolaRoad Branchare pauseduntil furthernotice.
Debidoa renovaciones, los cuentacuentos enlasucursal EolaRoadestán enpausa hastanuevo aviso.
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
Caminatadecuentacuentoseneljardíndeniños
Viernes,12dediciembre|9:30-11:30a.m.
BibliotecaSantori-Departamentodeniñosyniñas
Disfrutadeunpaseodelibrosbilingüeeneljardíndeniños/as conElRatoncito,LaFresaRojaMadurayelGranOsoHambriento, ademásdeconsejossobrenutriciónyactividades
ParaAdultos
Arteemocionalfamiliar*
Martes,2dediciembre|6-8p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-224 Teinvitamosaexplorarelartepara laconexiónytransformación emocional DirigidoporZorayda Zapata,certificadoporNAMI,es inclusivoparatodaslasedades, fomentandoexpresiónauténtica
Elcaminohacialasaludmental deunalatina:Delacanchade fútbolalamaternidad Martes,9dediciembre|7:15-8:15p.m. BibliotecaSantori-125/126
Gabriela"Gaby"Arriaga,fundadora deDelToroMentalHealth&Wellness hablasobreresiliencia basadoensusexperiencias comolatinaenlosdeportes lacultura,lamaternidady lasaludmental
Citaconunconsejerolaboralsin citaprevia
Jueves,11dediciembre& 8,22deenero|1-3p.m.&5-7p.m.
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Reúneteconunasesorprofesionalde labliblioteca.¡Noserequierencitas!
AbogadosenlaBiblioteca
Jueves,11dediciembre&8deenero 6-7:30p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-125/126
Estamosproporcionandounservicio sincitapreviaparaayudarcon preguntaslegales.15minutospor persona.
PROGRAMASENESPAÑOL
Yogaparaprincipiantes*
Lunes,15dediciembre& 12,26deenero|5-6pm BibliotecaSantori-125/126 Nuestrainstructora,Silvia,ha enseñadoyogapormuchosaños Ellateguiaráytedaráconsejosen cómopracticaryoga Te recomendamostraerunatoallay unabotelladeagua
Jardíndelectura*
Martes|6:30-7:30p.m. 30dediciembre:LasBiutyQueens porIvánMonalisaOjeda 27deenero:Tusueñoimperioshan sidoporÁlvaroEnrigue
NideJardin-140S RiverSt,Unit 106,Aurora,IL60506
Somosunclubdelecturabilingüe enfocadoenautores latinos/hispanosquesereúneen personaparaconversar
Launiversidadesposible
Martes,20deenero|7p.m. BibliotecaSantori-125/126 ¿Estáspensandoenlauniversidad paratuhijo/a?Venainformarte sobrelauniversidad,laayuda financieraycómoprepararte.Esta platicaespresentadaporISAC
Fundamentosdeldinero:una guíaparaprincipiantes
Jueves,29deenero|5-6p.m. BibliotecaSantori-125/126
ÚnetealNeighborProjectparaun tallersobrepresupuesto,ahorro, gestióndedeudasymás.
Aprendeinglés
EnglishClasseswithWorldRelief*
Inglésparaprincipiantes
Martesyjueves|9a.m.-12p.m.
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Inglésintermedio
Lunesymiércoles|9am -12pm
BibliotecaSantori-224
AprendeinglésconWorldReliefen clasessemanalesinteractivas Practicaráslalecturayescritura, mejorarástuconversaciónymucho más Seaceptannuevosestudiantes aprincipiosdecadames
Inglésenlabiblioteca
Jueves,4,11,18dediciembre&8, 15,22,29deenero|6:30-7:30p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-224
¡Mejoratuingléshablandoen unaclasesemanalrelajada!
Grupodeconversacióneninglés
Sábados,6,13dediciembre& 3,10,17,24,31deenero 10:30a.m.-12p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-332
¡Úneteaestudiantesdeinglésde nivelintermedioenuna conversaciónenpersonaovirtual porZoom!
Intercambiodesemillas
Sábado,31deenero|10a.m.-12p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-Atrio&125/126 SucursalWest-SaladeReuniones CentroComunitarioEola-100/101 ¡Semillasgratisdisponibles!Los maestrosjardinerosestaránaquí pararespondersuspreguntas.
Ages0-5|Edadesde0-5años PROGRAMSFORCHILDREN
FirstFriday:WinterReading AdventureKick-OffParty
Friday,December5|6-8p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Atrium
EnjoylivemusicfromtheFo ValleyMusicConsortium’s youthensembles,meet Glinda&Elphaba,&more!
StorytimeatSociety57
Tuesdays,December9&January13 10-10:30am
Society57-100S RiverSt Aurora,IL 60506
EnjoytheambianceofSociety57 duringthisallagesstorytime Asmall snackandjuiceboxwillbeavailable forchildreninattendance.Forchildren ofallagesandtheircaregivers.
PreschoolPicassos
Tuesdays,December9& January13|10:30-11:15a.m.
SantoriLibrary-StorytimeRoom Preschoolersandtheircaregiverswill exploreopen-endedartactivities thatwillinspirecreativityandsensory exploration.Ages3+withacaregiver.
ChessClub
Tuesdays|6:30-8p.m.
December9&January13: WestBranch-MeetingRoom December16: SantoriLibrary-125/126
January20:SantoriLibrary-224 Dropin,learn,play,andhavefun developingstrategieswithBrad Smith,retiredteacherandchess expert ChessClubwelcomes newbies,novicesandchessmasters. Walk-ins&allageswelcome!
BookWalkinChildren'sGarden
Friday,December12|9:30-11:30a.m.
SantoriLibrary-Children'sCenter Enjoyabilingual(English/ Spanish)BookWalkinthe
Children'sGardenwithThe LittleMouse,TheRed-Ripe Strawberry,andtheBig HungryBear,plusnutrition tipsandactivities
PosadaCelebration
Saturday,December13|2-3p.m. WestBranch-MeetingRoom CelebratethistraditionalMexican holidayatthelibrary We'llenjoy stories,food,andshareapiñata! Childrenofallagesandtheir caregivers.
WinterWonderlandCraft Workshop
Sunday,December14|2-4p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126
Allagesarewelcometocomemakea varietyofwinterandholidaycrafts, includingcards,ornaments,wreaths, snowflakes,andmore!Allmaterialswill beprovidedyoubringthecreativity.
MovieShowing:ThePolarExpress (2004,RatedG)
ReadyforKindergartenPlaygroup
Tuesdays|11a.m.-12p.m.
December16:
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January6,20:
SantoriLibrary-StorytimeRoom Getkindergartenreadywiththis interactiveplaytime,broughttoyou incollaborationwithSPARKAurora. Ages0-5withacaregiver.
NoonLionsClub
FreeVisionScreening
Saturdays|9:30-11:30am December20: SantoriLibrary-StorytimeRoom January17:SantoriLibrary-131 AuroraNoonLionsClubprovidesfree visionscreeningforchildren Primarily aimedat6monthsto6yearsold althoughusefuluptoage16
WinterAnimalYogaStorytime
Monday,December22
10-10:30am
SantoriLibrary-StorytimeRoom Kidswilllearnsimpleyogaposesthat correspondwithastory,play yogagames,andmore Please bringatoweloryogamat Ages3-6withcaregiver
Monday,December22|5-7:45p.m. WestBranch-MeetingRoom Dropinforamovie,andwe'llserve hotcocoa!Allagesarewelcome, children8andyoungermustbe accompaniedbyanadultcaregiver
NoonYear'sEveParty**
Monday,December29
11:30am -12:30pm
SantoriLibrary-125/126
Getanearlystartonthe newyearwithadance partyandaballoondrop atnoon!Ages0-5withacaregiver
BabyRave
Saturday,January17|10-10:45a.m. SantoriLibrary-StorytimeRoom
Babies,toddlers,&caregivers-a youreadytorave?Glowsticks, alighttable,technoremixes (ofkidfaves)todanceto, &more!Ages0-3withacaregiver.
PreschoolArcticAdventure
Monday,January26|10-11a.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126
Preschoolersandcaregivers,joinus forpolarbearpainting,icefishing, igloobuilding,andmore!Ages3+ withacaregiver
Ages6-11|Edadesde6-11años
Crafts|Manualidades
MakeaCardParty**
Thursday,December4|6-6:45p.m. SantoriLibrary-StorytimeRoom Getintotheholidayspiritbycreating yourveryowncustomholidaycard! Wewillusecolorfulpaper,stamps, andstickerstodesignagreeting cardforsomeonespecial
BookBedazzling**
Tuesday,December9 7-8p.m.
SantoriLibraryStorytimeRoom
Bringyourownbookorhaveoneof ourstocreateyourownbedazzled book!Ages8+withacaregiver
WinterWonderland CraftWorkshop
Sunday,December14|2-4p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
Allagesarewelcometocome makeavarietyofwinterand holidaycrafts,includingcards, ornaments,wreaths,snowflakes, andmore!Allmaterialswillbe provided,youbringthecreativity.
FamilyCraftNight
Wednesdays|6:30-7p.m. December17WoodenBeadOrnament January14WinterFolkArtTreesPainting SantoriLibrary-StorytimeRoom Bringthewholefamilyforour monthly craftnightatthelibrary! Allmaterialsprovided Ages4-11with acaregiver
CookieDecorating**
RecycledSucculents**
Saturday,January10|11a.m.-12p.m. SantoriLibrary-StorytimeRoom Reduce,reuse,&recyclesucculents Decoraterecycledmaterialsthatwill beahomeforyournewgreenfriend Ages8+withacaregiver
PetRocks!
Saturday,January10|2-3p.m. WestBranch-MeetingRoom Googlyeyes,felt,paint,andmarkers arejustsomeofthematerialsyou canusetocreateanewfriend.
Let'sPaintLabubus©**
Sunday,January11|2-2:45p.m. SantoriLibrary-StorytimeRoom Learnhowtodrawandpaintyour favoritemischievouscreatureLabubu!We'llsketch,color,andbring Labubutolifewithyourowncreative twist Ages6+withacaregiver
FirstFriday:WinterReading AdventureKick-OffParty Friday,December5|6-8p.m. SantoriLibrary-Atrium EnjoylivemusicfromtheFoxValley MusicConsortium’s youthensembles,meet Glinda&Elphaba,&more!
3rdAnnualWinterResourceFair*
Saturday,December6|10a.m.-12p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126
Learnaboutlocalresourcesby attendingour3rdAnnualWinter ResourceFair Attendeescanregister toreceiveanewcoat(youthsizes only,whilesupplieslast).
MusicalInstrumentPettingZoo
Saturday,December6|10a.m.-12p.m. WestBranch-MeetingRoom Comesee,hear,andtryvarious musicalinstruments!PresentedbyEl SistemaUSA.Opentochildrenofall agesandtheirfamilies.
ReadingwithRover
Mondays,December8&January12 4-5p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom Thursdays,December18&January22 6:30-7:30p.m.
Monday,December22|2-2:45p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126
Turnplainsugarcookiesinto fancytreatswithfrosting andsprinkles.Ages6+.
Thursday,January22|4-5p.m. WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Learnandpracticethebasic techniquesofcrocheting. Registrationopenstwo weeksbeforetheeventbegins CrochetforKids*
SaturdayCrafternoon: MiniSeasonalCanvases**
Saturday,January24|2-3p.m. SantoriLibrary-StorytimeRoom Paintfour3x3minicanvasesto displaythroughouttheyear:aheart, flower,pumpkin,&snowflake Ages8+.
SantoriLibrary-StorytimeRoom Havefunreadingtoourdog friends!Thedogs&handlers arefromtheFoxValley TherapyDogClub Forchildren ofallages&theircaregivers
AllAboutScience
Saturday,December13
10:30-11:30a.m.&12:30-1:30p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126
ScienceexpertsDiana&Patwilllead usinfunscienceactivitieswitha snowywinterwonderlandtheme!
HanukkahStorytime&Craft
Thursday,December18|10-11a.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126
Let'sexplorethecelebration ofHanukkah,makea menorahcraft,playdreidel, &snackonsufganiyah.
PROGRAMSFORCHILDREN
Ages6-11|Edadesde6-11años
MovieShowing:ThePolar Express(2004,RatedG)
Monday,December22|5-7:45p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Dropinforamovie,andwe'llserve hotcocoa!Allagesarewelcome, children8andyoungermustbe accompaniedbyanadult
InteractiveMovie:BadGuys (2022,RatedPG)**
Friday,January2|2-3:45p.m
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
AswewatchBadGuysyou'll gettoactalongwiththe characters,respondto prompts,andparticipateinexciting activitiesrelatedtothemovie.
CozyReadsPajamaParty
Wednesday,January21|6:30-7:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-StorytimeRoom
Wearyourcoolpajamasandbringyourownblanketforacozy readspajamaparty We'llread,makeapajama-artcraftand snackoncookies&chocolatemilk
PROGRAMSFORTEENS
TeenAdvisoryBoard(TAB)
Mondays,December1&January5
6-7:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-224
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Weareagroupofteensthathelp withspecialprojectsandplanning programs.P.S.Therewillbepizza!
FinancialAidApplicationWorkshop
Wednesday,December3|7-8p.m. SantoriLibrary-224
Duringthisworkshopstudentswillbe abletocompletetheFAFSAorthe AlternativeApplicationwiththehelp ofanISACrepresentative. PleasehaveaStudentAidgov account&incomeinformation
Drop-InVR
Mondays,December8&January12
6-7p.m.
SantoriLibrary-224
Playavarietyofvirtualreality(VR) gamesandapps!Noexperienceis necessary,andtherewillbesnacks.
APLDatAliveAurora
Fridays|4-6p.m.
December12:DIYSnowGlobes
January9:BalanceBotBuddies AliveCenterAurora-406W. GalenaBlvd.,Aurora,IL60506
Joinusduringfreeafter-school drop-inhoursforcraftsandfun!
WinterWonderland CraftWorkshop
Sunday,December14|2-4p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126
Allagesarewelcometocomemake avarietyofwinterandholidaycrafts, includingcards,ornaments,wreaths, snowflakes,andmore!Allmaterials willbeprovidedyoubringthe creativity.
Cocoa&Cram
Monday,December15&Tuesday, December16|6-8p.m.
SantoriLibrary-224
Hangout,studyforfinals,ANDenjoya sugaryboostofpipinghotcocoa!
Homeschool
HomeschoolAward-Winning BookClub
Thursdays|2-3p.m.
December11:PicturesofHollis WoodsbyPatriciaReillyGiff
January22:TheKiteFightersby LindaSuePark
SantoriLibrary-StorytimeRoom
Pickupyourowncopyofthebook attheSantoriChildren'sDesk Ages8-11
HomeschoolHuddle: HolidayHoopla
Friday,December19|1-2:30p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126
Decoratecandytrees,makea craftygift,playwinter-themed games,andenjoycocoaand treatsatthelastHuddleofthe year!Ages6-11withsiblingsand caregivers
HomeschoolHuddle:Operation SpyQuestEscapeRoom
Friday,January16|2-3pm SantoriLibrary-125/126
Theworldisingreatdanger,and onlyyoucansaveit Yourmission istocrackthecodethatwill unlockthesecretvaultcontaining themissingspygadgets.Ages7-11.
VinylRecordPainting*
Monday,January26|5-7p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Joinusasweupcyclevinylrecords intoworksofart!Nopriorpainting experienceisneeded,andall materialswillbeprovided
PerlerBeadArt
Monday,January26|6-7p.m.
SantoriLibrary-224
Expressyourcreativityusingperler beadstocreateyourownkeychains, magnets,bookmarksandmore!All materialswillbeprovided.
LearnEnglish
EnglishattheLibrary
Thursdays,December4,11,18& January8,15,22,29
6:30-7:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-224
ImproveyourEnglish conversationskillsinaweekly, relaxedenvironment!
EnglishConversation Group*
Saturdays,December6,13& January3,10,17,24,31 10:30am -12pm
SantoriLibrary-332&Virtualvia Zoom
JoinEnglishlearnersatthe intermediatelevelinconversation inpersonoronZoom!
EnglishClasseswithWorldRelief*
EnglishforBeginners
Tuesdays&Thursdays
9a.m.-12p.m.
SantoriLibrary-305
IntermediateEnglish Mondays&Wednesdays
9am -12pm
SantoriLibrary-224
LearnEnglishwithWorldReliefin weeklyinteractivelessons Youwill practiceyourreadingandwriting skills,improveyourconversation skills,andmuchmore!New studentsareacceptedatthestart ofeachmonth.
GamesforGrownups
TuesdaysinDecember&January 1-3p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Comeplaytheboardgameswehave availableand/orbringyourfavorite boardgameandteachothershowto play!Walk-insarewelcome.
PROGRAMSFORADULTS
DiscoveringWitches:RealRecords &ManuscriptsinPopCulture
Tuesday,December2|7-8p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
Author,librarian,and genealogical researcherDebra Dudekwillexplorethe realhistorybehind thewitchcraftyousee inmovies,books,&TVshows
AuroraWritingWorkshopGroup
Tuesdays,December2&January6 7-8:30pm
SantoriLibrary-305
Wehelpwritersgrowtheircraft throughpositivefeedbackand reactionandaimtohelpwriters polishtheirworkforpublicationor personalsatisfaction
AIOpenHouse
Wednesdays,December3 &January14|6-7p.m.
SantoriLibrary-218
ExploregenerativeAIwithlibrarystaff inthiswalk-inevent Wewillgivea briefbackgroundonAI,its possibilitiesanditsdrawbacks,then letyoutryoutsomepowerfulAItools foryourself
FinancialAidApplication Workshop
Wednesday,December3|7-8p.m.
SantoriLibrary-224
Duringthisworkshopstudentswillbe abletocompletetheFAFSAorthe AlternativeApplicationwiththehelp ofanISACrepresentative Please haveaStudentAid.govaccountand incomeinformation.
FirstFriday:WinterReading AdventureKick-OffParty
Friday,December5|6-8p.m
SantoriLibrary-Atrium
Enjoylivemusicfromthe FoxValleyMusic Consortium’syouth ensembles,meet Glinda&Elphaba,&more!
SpanishBasics*
Saturdays,December6& January3,24|2-3p.m.
SantoriLibrary-224
InterestedinlearningSpanish?This introductoryprogramwillcover basicintroductionsandthemed, commonphrasesinSpanish.
ALatina'sMentalHealth Journey:FromtheSoccerField toMotherhood
Tuesday,December9|6-7pm SantoriLibrary-125/126
ChessClub
Tuesdays|6:30-8p.m.
December9&January13: WestBranch-MeetingRoom December16: SantoriLibrary-125/126
January20:SantoriLibrary-224
Dropin,learn,play,andhavefun developingstrategieswithBrad Smith,retiredteacherandchess expert ChessClubwelcomes newbies,novicesandchessmasters Walk-ins&allageswelcome!
Gabriela"Gaby"Arriaga,LCSW, founderofDelToroMentalHealth& Wellness,willshareinsightson resiliencebasedonherexperiences asaLatinainsports,culture, motherhood,andmentalhealth ChairYoga*
Wednesdays,December10& January14|2-3p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
Practicingyogacanhavephysical, emotional,andmentalbenefits CometrychairyogawithJudySiek, aninstructorwithmorethan20 yearsofexperience.
PROGRAMSFORADULTS
Making|Manualidades
HolidayGiftBagDecorating*
Monday,December1|10-11:30a.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
We'llbringbags,tags,ribbon,a varietyofpaper,andmore You bringthecreativityanddecorate yourowngiftbagsfortheholiday season!
IntroductiontoLaserCutting*
Monday,December1|6-7p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Makerspace
JoinusintheMakerspacefora tutorialonhowtouseourEpilog lasercutterandtheCorelDRAW graphicseditingsoftwaretomake yourownlaser-cutcreations
LooseEndsHandcraftGroup
Wednesdays,December10& January14|6-7:30p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Callingallknitters,crocheters, embroiderers,needleworkers,and otherfansofhandcrafts!Bringyour currentprojectforcraftingtime& conversation Walk-inswelcome!
MakingHolidayCardswith Cricut*
Thursday,December11|6-7p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Makerspace
Createaholidaycardforyour friendsorlovedoneswiththe Cricut,thenwriteyourown personalmessageinitandhaveit readytogobytheendofthe program
WinterWonderlandCraft Workshop
Sunday,December14|2-4p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
Allagesarewelcometocome makeavarietyofwinterand holidaycrafts,includingcards, ornaments,wreaths,snowflakes, andmore!Allmaterialswillbe providedyoubringthecreativity.
SnowmanCandyJarCraft*
Monday,December15|10-11:30a.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
Feelingcrafty?Comepainta snowmanontoaterracottapot Then,addabagofpeppermint candyasadeliciousanddecorative hat!Keepittodecorateyourown spaceorgiftittoalovedone.
IntroductiontoCricut*
Monday,December15|6-7p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Makerspace
Curiousaboutcuttingmachineslike theCricutMaker3?Joinusinthe Makerspacetolearnhowtocreatea designinCricutDesignSpace&then cutitonourvinylstickermaterial
LaserEngravingWoodOrnaments*
Monday,December22|6-7p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Makerspace
UsetheMakerspace'slasercutterto createfestiveornamentsforthe holidayseason!
CreateaWinterWelcomeSign*
Tuesday,January6|6-7p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Makerspace
Wewilldemonstratehowtousethe Cricutvinylcuttertocutoutstickers, thenattachtoawoodencirclefor hanging.
Beads&Brightness:Decorating JarsforCandlelight*
Monday,January12|10-11:30a.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
Brightenanywinterday withacustomizedvotive candleholder!Come decorateasmallglassjar withayourchoiceof colorfulglassbeads Add avotivecandle,andenjoy! Allmaterialsprovided.
HowtoSublimateBookmarks*
Monday,January12|6-7p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Makerspace
Wewilldemonstratehowtousethe Makerspace'ssublimationprinter andheatpresstotransferaphotoor designofyourchoicetoabookmark
Introductionto3DPrinting*
Tuesday,January13|6-7p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Makerspace
LearnabouttheMakerspace's3D printersandhowtoeitherfind premadefilesonThingiverseormake yourowncreationsinTinkercad.
MakeYourOwnVinylDecals*
Monday,January19|6-7pm
SantoriLibrary-Makerspace
JoinusintheMakerspacefora tutorialonhowtouseourRoland© vinylcutterandtheCorelDRAW graphicseditingsoftwaretomake yourownvinyldecalsforwindows, waterbottles,binders,andmore
Painting3D-PrintedPenguins*
Thursday,January22|6-7p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Makerspace
Learnmoreabout3Dprintinginthe Makerspace,thenpaintyourown3Dprintedpenguintotakehome!
ParanormalDiscussion Group
Wednesdays,December10& January14|6-7:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-224
Joinenthusiastswell-versedin paranormalandmetaphysical topicswhoenjoymeaningful discussion.Occasionalguest speakersarewelcome.
Walk-InwithaCareerCoach
Thursdays,December11, January8,&22 1-3p.m.&5-7p.m. SantoriLibrary-332
Walkinandmeetoneofthelibrary's DigitalNavigatorCareerCoaches Noappointmentnecessary.
LawyersintheLibrary
Thursdays,December11&January8 6-7:30pm SantoriLibrary-125/126
Havealegalquestion?Comefora free,15minute,walk-inconsultation. Thisprogramisofferedin partnershipwiththeKaneCounty LawLibrary&SelfHelpLegalCenter
MovieNight:TheShop AroundtheCorner(1940)
Thursday,December11 6:30-8:30p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Comeinfromthecold&joinusfora delightfulholidaycomedy-romance filmfrom1940starringMargaret SullavanandJamesStewart!Snacks willbeprovided Ages19+
AuroraBusinessUnited Fridays,December12 &January9
7:30-10a.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126
AuroraBusinessUnited(1000+ members)islikelythelargest networkinggroupinthewestern suburbs Businessowners,employees, entrepreneurs,non-profits,arts, government&othersarewelcome.
PROGRAMSFORADULTS
MovieShowing:ThePolarExpress (2004,RatedG)
Monday,December22|5-7:45p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom Dropinforamovie,andwe'llserve hotcocoa!Allagesarewelcome, children8andyoungermustbe accompaniedbyanadult.
AuroraPoetrySociety*
Tuesday,December23|6:30-7:30p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom& VirtualviaZoom
Lovepoetry?Thisgroupisopento writersofallagesandabilities We supporteachother,offercritiques,& hostevents.Dropin&joininperson orregisterfortheZoomlink& monthlychallenge
MovieNight:AnAffairto Remember(1957,TV-G)
Thursday,January8|6:30-8:30p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Celebratethenewyearwithaclassic moviefavorite:AnAffairtoRemember, starringCaryGrantandDeborahKerr. Snackswillbeprovided!Ages19+
BringingHistorytoLifewith JonathanEig*
Tuesday,January13|7-8p.m. VirtualviaZoom&YouTube Watchpartyavailableatthe SantoriLibrary-125/126
Pulitzer-prizewinning authorJonathanEigwill discusshisbiographyof civilrightsiconMartin LutherKingJr,which containsrecently declassifiedFBIfiles MarkBazerwilljoininconversation.
Retirement:MorethanMoney*
Wednesday,January21|6-7p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126
Exploreretirementplanningwith GregKurinec,CFPoftheSocietyfor FinancialAwareness We'llexplore thebehavioralandemotional factorsthatcancontributetoa successfulretirement.
HandwritingAnalysis forFun&Insight*
Saturday,January24 2-3:30p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom GraphologistLorrisaJulianuswill sharestoriesaboutwhatthesizeof yourwritingmaysayaboutyourego andfearsandwhatthespacingof yourlettersmaysayaboutyour relationships!Ages19+.
PoetryOpenMic
Tuesday,January27|6:30-8p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Themicisyours!Comeshareyour originalpoetryorsimplylistenand enjoy.Allagesarewelcome.This eventwillbehostedbytheAurora PoetrySociety
ChallengesFacingLGBTQRights
Wednesday,January28|7-8p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126&Virtual viaZoom
ElaineMcClureandDianeKennedy ofParentsandFriendsofLesbians andGays(PFLAG)Geneva/Tri-Cities willexplorePFLAGhistory,share personalstories,andaddress currentdiscriminationandattacks againsttheLGBTQ+community This programispresentedbytheLeague ofWomenVoters.
BookDiscussions
WhatWe'reReading
Wednesdays
Wednesdays,December3& January7|8-9p.m.
SantoriLibrary-VirtualviaZoom
Readinganythinggoodlately?Join ourvirtualbookclubviaZoom!
We'lltaketurnssharingthegreat booksthatwehavebeenreading.
WestBranchBookClub
Thursdays|6:30-7:45p.m.
December4:TheNinthHourby AliceMcDermott
January29:ThisTenderLandby WilliamKentKrueger
WestBranch-MeetingRoom& VirtualviaZoom
Wereadavarietyofcontemporary fictionandnonfictionandmeet monthlyinpersonattheWest BranchandvirtuallyviaZoom
NonfictionBookDiscussion
Mondays|6:30-7:30p.m.
December15:ATasteforPoisonby NeilBradbury
January19:TheHauntingofAlma FieldingbyKateSummerscale WestBranch-MeetingRoom& VirtualviaZoom
Wereadavarietyofcontemporary nonfictionandmeetmonthlyfor discussioninpersonandvirtually viaZoom
SmartMoneyBasics: ABeginner'sGuide
Thursday,January29 5-6p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
JoinTheNeighbor Projectforaworkshop onbudgeting,saving, debtmanagement,&more
PROGRAMSFORADULTS
GriotAfrican-AmericanBook Discussion
Tuesdays|6:30-7:30p.m.
December16:AllHerLittleSecrets byWandaM.Morris
January20:Medgar&Myrlieby Joy-AnnReid
SantoriLibrary-305&VirtualviaZoom WefeaturebooksbyAfricanAmericanauthorsandmeetmonthly fordiscussioninpersonandvirtually viaZoom
BreakfastBookClub
Wednesdays|10:30-11:30a.m.
December17:TheFrozenRiverby ArielLawhorn
January28:TheExcitementsbyCJ Wray
SantoriLibrary-126
Wereadavarietyoffictiontitles, mainlyhistoricalfiction,andmeet onceamonthforlivelydiscussion andtastyrefreshments
PottyTrainingPro:Supportfor Caregivers&Parents
Saturday,January31|10-11:30a.m.
SantoriLibrary-224
ThistrainingfromSweetPiece Solutionsoffersapersonalized, easy-to-followprogramthatuses amodifiedthree-daymethodto helppottytrainchildrenages2+ withlessstressandanxiety
Booksn'Brew
Wednesdays|7-9p.m.
December17:DoAndroidsDream ofElectricSheepbyPhilipK Dick
January14:DaisyJones&theSix byTaylorJenkinsReid
McCartyMillsTaproom,140S.River St,Unit108,Aurora,IL60506
WemeetatMcCartyMillsTaproom oneWednesdayamonthto socialize,discussbooks,andenjoy libations!
ReadingGarden
Tuesdays|6:30-7:30p.m.
December30:LasBiutyQueensby IvánMonalisaOjeda
January27:YouDreamedof EmpiresbyÁlvaroEnrigue
NideJardin-140S.RiverSt.,Unit 106,Aurora,IL60506
Weareabilingualbookclub focusedonLatino/Hispanicauthors
SeedSwap
Saturday,January31|10a.m.-12p.m. SantoriLibrary-Atrium&125/126 WestBranch-MeetingRoom EolaCommunityCenter-100/101 Freeseedsavailable! Mastergardeners willbeavailableto answerquestions
SantoriLibrary&Bookmobile 101S.RiverSt. Aurora,IL60506
EolaRoadBranch 555S.EolaRd. Aurora,IL60504
WestBranch 233S.ConstitutionDr. Aurora,IL60506
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