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Tabladecontenido
2:ProgramsforAllAges Programasparatodaslasedades
5:Storytimes Horadecuentos
6:Programasenespañol
8:ProgramsforChildren Programasparaniños
13:ProgramsforTeens Programasparaadolescentes
16:ProgramsforAdults Programasparaadultos
¡Bienvenidos a la Aventura de Lectura de Verano 2025: Subir de Nivel en tu Biblioteca! Usa
SummerReadingAdventureKick-OffParty Saturday,June7|10a.m.-12p.m.Santori Library-ParkingLot Enjoylivemusic,hotdogs,andgames, meetMario&PrincessPeaches,&more!
Fiestadeiniciodelalecturadeverano Sábado,7dejunio|10am -12pm BibliotecaSantori-Estacionamiento ¡Disfrutademúsicaenvivo,hotdogs,juegos,también podrasconoceraMario,laPrincesaPeaches,ymuchomás!
Nochedeloteria* Martes,3dejunio|6:30-7:30pm BibliotecaSantori-125/126 ÚneteaunadivertidaNochedeLoteríaconfamiliaoamigos.Esteevento incluyeeltradicionaljuegodelotería,premiosparalosganadores,música, botanasybebidas ¡Notelopierdas!
FirstFriday:CommunityVoicesExhibitReception Friday,June6|6-8pm SantoriLibrary-Atrium BeamongthefirsttoexploreournewestCommunity VoicesexhibithighlightingAurora'sAfricanAmerican community Enjoyreadingsfromtheexhibit,treats fromMs Jana'sCandy,music,crafts&more!
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PROGRAMSFORALLAGESCONTINUED PROGRAMASPARATODASLASEDADES
FreedomSongs:TheMusicofBlackHistory
Saturday,June14|1-2pm SantoriLibrary-125/126
Fromworksongs,toRagtime,Jazz,R&B,andtheCivilRightsmovement,BrightStarTouringTheatre willexplorethecompellingroleofmusicinthehistoryofBlackAmericans.Grades3-Adult.
TheDiversityofDance
Sunday,June22|2-4p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Atrium
Celebrate&experiencevariousdanceforms andlearnabouttheirculturalmeanings
HomeschoolBookSwap&InformationPanel
Friday,June27|1-3p.m.SantoriLibrary-125/126
Ladiversidaddeladanza
Domingo,22dejunio|2-4p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-Atrio
Celebrayexperimentadiversasformasdedanza yaprendesobresussignificadosculturales
SwapcurriculumandallbooksatoursecondAPLDHomeschoolBookSwap Information panelat2pm Resources,giveaways,children'sactivities,andsnackswillbeavailable
NativeAmericanStorytellingbyChiefWhiteWinnebago
Monday,July14|3-4p.m.SantoriLibrary-224
Inthispresentation,ChiefWhiteWinnebagowilltellfiveNativeAmericanstories,mostly ofHo-Chunkorigin
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Sunday,June15 | domingo,15dejunio 8:30-10:30a.m.
EolaRoadBranchtoWaubonsie LakeParkShelterTrail Join us for a fun-filled morning celebrating our library community!
¡Ven con nosotros a pasar una mañana llena de diversión celebrando nuestra comunidad bibliotecaria! SalidadelaSucursaldeEolaRoad recorriendoelsenderodelRefugiohasta llegaralLagodelParqueWaubonsie
$5registrationfee includesat-shirt
STORYTIMES|HORADECUENTOS
May31-June27 &July5-August1
*Duetorenovations,therearenostorytimesatEolaRoadBranchbeginningJuly1,2025.
31demayo-27dejunio&5dejulio -1deagosto
*Debidoalasrenovaciones,nohabráhoradecuentosenlasucursalEolaRoadapartir del1dejuliode2025.
Bilingual(Spanish/English)
Horadecuentosbilingües (español/inglés)
Tuesday martes Tots&Tunes (Ages2-3)
Bilingual(Spanish/English) Storytime
Horadecuentosbilingües (español/inglés) 7p.m.
Bilingual(Spanish/English)
Storytime
Horadecuentosbilingües (español/inglés) 10a.m.
Storytimesareopentochildrenofallagesandtheircaregivers,unlessotherwisenoted. Lashorasdecuentoestándisponibleparaniñosdetodaslasedadesysuacompañante, ramenosqueseindiquelocontrario.
ParaNiños
Nochedeloteria*
Martes,3dejunio | 6:30-7:30p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-125/126 úneteaunadivertidaNochede Loteríaconfamiliaoamigos Este eventoincluyeeltradicionaljuego delotería,premiosparalos ganadores,música,botanasy bebidas.¡Notelopierdas!
Unregaloparapapá: pulseraspersonalizadas*
Martes,10dejunio | 6-8pm
BibliotecaSantori-224
Hasunahermosapulsera;puedes personalizarlaoregalarlaaunser querido.Laartesanayjoyeralocal, MagaliOrtiz,teguiarapasoapaso. Paramayoresde12años
CelebraelMesdelOrgullo: Eventofamiliarpintatusuñas**
Jueves,19dejunio | 6-7:30p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-125/125 Celebradiversidad,inclusiónyla comunidadLGBTQ+ ¡Píntate lasuñasycelébralo!
ParaAdultos
Computaciónbásica*
Lunes,2dejunio | 6-7pm
BibliotecaSantori-218
Aquíaprenderálashabilidades básicasparausarelratónyel teclado.Tambiénaprenderálo básicodelprogramaMicrosoftWord.
Nochedeloteria*
PROGRAMASENESPAÑOL
Ladiversidaddeladanza
Domingo,22dejunio | 2-4p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-Atrio Celebrayexperimentadiversas formasdedanzayaprendesobre sussignificadosculturales
Díadepicniccontuositode peluche**
Jueves,10dejulio | 2-3p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-125/126 ¡Traeatuositode peluchefavoritoyuna cobija,nosotros tendremosunabotanay ladiversión!Edades2-5 conunacompañante
¡Fiestadejuegosenfamilia! Martes,22dejulio | 6-7p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-125/126 ¡Preparatusfichasytraeatodala familiaparaunanocheépicade juegosenlabiblioteca!
Fiestadeiniciodelalecturadeverano Sábado,7dejunio | 10a.m.-12p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-estacionamiento ¡Disfrutademúsicaenvivo,hotdogs,juegos, tambiénpodrasconoceraMario,laPrincesa Peaches,ymuchomás!
IntroducciónaGoogle*
Miércoles | 6-7p.m.
Parte1:4dejuinio
Parte2:11dejunio
Martes,3dejunio | 6:30-7:30p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-125/126 ÚneteaunadivertidaNochedeLotería confamiliaoamigos Esteevento incluyeeltradicionaljuegodelotería, premiosparalosganadores,música, botanasybebidas.¡Notelopierdas!
BibliotecadeWaubonsee CommunityCollege,18S.RiverSt., Aurora,IL60506
¡Venaaprenderypracticarlos conceptosbásicosdeGoogleen labibliotecadelcampusAurora DowntowndeWaubonsee CommunityCollege!
Consultaslegalesdeinmigración*
Jueves,5dejunio | 9a.m.-12p.m.
BibliotecaSantoriSaladeestudio225&226
¿Tienesconsultaslegalessobrela ciudadaníaoinmigración?
Regístrateparaunacitagratisde30 minutosconunabogado acreditadodeWorldRelief
Jar-dindeflores*
Jueves,5dejunio | 6-7p.m.
SucursalWest-Saladereuniones Liberatuladoartísticoennuestro programadedecoracióndetarros confloressecas!
Makerspacepuertasabiertas Jueves,5,19dejunioy17,24dejulio 1-5p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-Makerspace Acompáñanosenlaaperturadel Makerspace,sincitaprevia!Trabaja enunproyecto,recibeconsejoso visitaelespacio Elpersonalde Makerspaceestarádisponiblepara responderpreguntasybrindar orientación Tomaencuenta,que dependiendoelnumerode personas,esposiblequeno puedamosbrindarteasistencia personalizadaduranteesteevento Selescobraráelpreciodelos materialesparaproyectos personales;sitraestu propio materialparalacortadoraláser, asegúratedetenerunreciboouna etiquetaque indique queesseguro paraláser
PROGRAMASENESPAÑOL
Yogaparaprincipiantes*
Lunes,9,23dejunioy7,21dejulio 5-6p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-125/126
Nuestrainstructora,Silvia,haenseñado yogapormuchosaños Teguiaráy daráconsejosencómopracticaryoga Terecomendamostraerunatoallay unabotelladeagua.
AbogadosenlaBiblioteca
Jueves,12dejunio&10dejulio 6-7:30p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-125/126
¿Tienesunapreguntalegal? Ofrecemosconsultaslegalesgratuitas de15minutosconunabogado voluntariodeKaneCountyLawLibrary &SelfHelpLegalCenter
Comoempezartupropionegocio
Miércoles,18dejunio | 6-7p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-125/126
¿Eresunnuevoemprendedoro buscasiniciartunegocio?NoeliaRuiz delCentrodeDesarrollodePequeñas Empresas(SBDCeninglés)te enseñarátodoloquenecesitarás saberparaempezar!
Ladiversidaddeladanza
Domingo,22dejunio | 2-4p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-Atrio Celebrayexperimentadiversas formasdedanzayaprendesobre sussignificadosculturales.
Entrenadorlaboralenla
Biblioteca
Martes,10,24dejunioy8,22dejulio 1-3p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-332
Reúneteconunasesorprofesional deworkNetBatavia.¡Noserequieren citas!
Aprendeinglés
Inglésenlabiblioteca 6:30-7:30p.m.
Todoslosjuevesenjunioyjulio
BibliotecaSantori-224 Jueves,12y26dejunio
SucursalEolaRoad-Salade lecturasilenciosa
¡Mejoratuinglésconversacional! enunaclasesemanalrelajada!
Grupodeconversaciónen inglés
Sábadosenjunioyjulio 10:30a.m.-12p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-332& VirtualporZoom ¡Únaseaestudiantesdeinglésde nivelintermedioenuna conversaciónenpersonaoen Zoom!
IntroducciónaMicrosoftExcel*
Miércoles | 6-7p.m.
Parte1:25dejunio
Parte2:2dejulio
Parte3:9dejulio
BibliotecadeWaubonsee CommunityCollege,18S.RiverSt., Aurora,IL60506
¡Venaaprenderypracticarlos conceptosbásicosdeMicrosoft Excel
IntroducciónaCanva*
Martes,15dejulio | 6:30-7:45p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-218
Aprendaacrearhermososfolletos, invitacionesyotrosgráficosparatu negocioousopersonalenlínea usandoCanva Mayoresde12años
Computacionintermedia: navegadotucomputadora* Lunes,21dejulio | 6-7pm
BibliotecaSantori-218
SiguiendoconComputaciónBásica, aprendamássobrecómonavegar sucomputadora Repasaremos cómomoverarchivos,interactuar conlainterfazdeWindows,usar Internetyotrashabilidades intermedias
PROGRAMSFORCHILDREN
Ages0-5|Edadesde0-5años
ReadyforKindergarten Playgroup
Tuesdays,June3,17&July22
11a.m.-12p.m.
SantoriLibrary-139
Getkindergartenreadywiththis interactiveplaytime,broughttoyou incollaborationwithSPARKAurora Ages0-5withacaregiver.
RainbowHeartHands**
Friday,June6 | 2-3p.m.
EolaRoadBranchQuietReadingRoom
GetcraftythisPrideMonthwiththis fun,easy,andcolorfulcraft Ages0-11 withacaregiver.
FirstFriday:CommunityVoices ExhibitReception
Friday,June6 | 6-8p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Atrium
Beamongthefirsttoexploreour newestCommunityVoicesexhibit highlightingAurora'sAfrican Americancommunity Enjoyreadings fromtheexhibit,treatsfromMs. Jana'sCandy,music,crafts&more!
SummerReadingAdventure Kick-OffParty
Saturday,June7 | 10a.m.-12p.m.
SantoriLibrary-ParkingLot Enjoylivemusic,hotdogs,and games,meetMario&Princess Peaches,andmore!
StorytimeatSociety57
Tuesdays,June10&July8 10-10:30a.m.
Society57-100SRiverSt Aurora,IL60506
EnjoytheambianceofSociety57 duringthisallagesstorytime A smallsnackandjuiceboxwillbe availableforchildreninattendance. Forchildrenofallagesandtheir caregivers
PreschoolPicassos
Tuesdays,June10&July8 10:30-11:15am
SantoriLibrary-139
Preschoolersandtheircaregiverswill exploreopen-endedartactivities thatwillinspirecreativityandsensory exploration Ages3+withacaregiver
Father'sDayKeepsakeCraft*
Tuesday,June10
11:30a.m.-12:30p.m.
EolaRoadBranch-QuietReadingRoom Makealastingkeepsakeforyour fatherfigureinyourlife!Receivea personallyengravedboardto decoratewithyourhandprint Ages0-11withacaregiver
ChessClub
Tuesdays | 6:30-8p.m. June10&July8: WestBranch-MeetingRoom June17:SantoriLibrary-125/126
FunforAll:BoardGames
Mondays,June9&July14
5-7p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Allagesareinvitedtocomeplaythe boardgameswehaveavailable and/orbringafavoriteboardgame andteachothershowtoplay! Walk-inswelcome.
Dropin,learn,play,andhavefun developingstrategieswithBrad Smith,retiredteacherandchess expert Newbies,novicesandchess masters&walk-inswelcome!
InteractiveMovie:HowtoTrain YourDragon©(2010,RatedPG)
Thursday,June12 | 2-3:45p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
AswewatchHowtoTrainYour Dragon,you'llgettoactalongwith thecharacters,respondtoprompts, andparticipateinexcitingactivities relatedtothemovie.Ages0-11witha caregiver.
NoonLionsClubFreeVision Screening
Saturdays,June21&July19
9:30-11:30a.m.
SantoriLibrary-139
AuroraNoonLionsClubprovidesfree visionscreeningforchildren.Primarily aimedat6monthsto6yearsold althoughusefuluptoage16
TheDiversityofDance
Sunday,June22 | 2-4p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Atrium
Celebrate&experience variousdanceforms andlearnabouttheir culturalmeanings
HomeschoolBookSwap& InformationPanel
Friday,June27 | 1-3p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
Swapcurriculumandallbooksatour secondAPLDHomeschoolBookSwap Informationpanelat2pm Resources, giveaways,children'sactivities,and snackswillbeavailable.
PROGRAMSFORCHILDREN
Ages0-5|Edadesde0-5años
DanGogh'sMagic&ArtShow
Saturday,June28 | 11a.m.-12p.m.
EolaCommunityCenterRoom110 555S EolaRoad,Aurora,IL60504
Artist-MagicianDanGoghuses comedy,magic,andartto unlockthemysteryofcreativity. Ages4+withacaregiver.
GardenScienceStorytime**
Wednesday,July2 | 10-11a.m.
SantoriLibraryKiwanisChildren'sCenter
TeddyBearPicnicDay**
Thursday,July10 | 2-3pm
SantoriLibrary-125/126
Enjoyamorninginthegarden learningaboutgardensandplaying inthemud,maybeevenfinding somewigglyworms.Ages3-5with acaregiver
FingerPainting**
Thursday,July3| 10-10:30a.m. SantoriLibrary-139
Littleartistscanexploretheir imaginationwhilegettingmessy duringthisfinger-paintingsession We'llprovidedisposablesmocks, andallpaintsarebaby-safe Ages0-3withacaregiver
Ages6-11|Edadesde6-11años
T-ShirtToteBag**
Tuesday,June3 | 2-3pm SantoriLibrary-139
Levelupbyupcyclinganoldt-shirt intoatotebag Nosewingrequired! Ages8-11.
BeadedFriendshipBracelet**
Thursday,June5 | 1-2p.m. WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Showyourcreativitybymakinga friendshipbraceletforyourself orforthatveryspecialbest friend.Ages6-11.
FamilyCraftNight
Wednesdays,June4,11,18,25& July9,16,23,30 | 6:30-7p.m.
SantoriLibrary-139
Bringthewholefamilyforcraft nightatthelibrary!Eachweekwe willfeatureup-cycledmaterials. Ages4+withacaregiver
RainbowHeartHands**
Friday,June6 | 2-3pm
EolaRoadBranchQuietReadingRoom
GetcraftythisPrideMonthwiththis fun,easy,andcolorfulcraft. Ages0-11withacaregiver
Bringyourfavorite teddybearanda blanketandwewill provideasnackand allthefun!Ages2-5 withacaregiver
NativeAmericanStorytellingby ChiefWhiteWinnebago
Monday,July14 | 3-4p.m.
SantoriLibrary-224
Inthispresentation,ChiefWhite Winnebagowilltellfive NativeAmerican stories,mostlyof Ho-Chunkorigin. Opentoallages
FirstFriday:CommunityVoices ExhibitReception
Friday,June6 | 6-8p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Atrium
Beamongthefirsttoexploreour newestCommunityVoicesexhibit highlightingAurora'sAfrican Americancommunity Enjoyreadings fromtheexhibit,treatsfromMs Jana'sCandy,music,crafts&more!
SummerReadingAdventure Kick-OffParty
Saturday,June7 | 10a.m.-12p.m.
SantoriLibrary-ParkingLot Enjoylivemusic,hotdogs,and games,meetMario&Princess Peaches,andmore!
Ages6-11|Edadesde6-11años PROGRAMSFORCHILDREN
GardeningGurus
Sunday,June8 | 3-4p.m.
SantoriLibraryKiwanisChildren'sCenter
GardeningGurusisaninclusiveand supportiveprogramforcommunity participation!InJune,wewillplant flowersinpotsandbeautifythe garden.Forchildrenofallages& theircaregivers
PaintYourOwnPuzzle
Monday,June9 | 1-2p.m.
SantoriLibrary-139
Paintorcolorablankpuzzlewith yourownnameorfundesignand takeithome!Ages6-11
FunforAll:BoardGames
Mondays,June9&July14 5-7p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Allagesareinvitedtocomeplaythe boardgameswehaveavailable and/orbringafavoriteboardgame andteachothershowtoplay! Walk-inswelcome.
Father'sDayKeepsake
Craft*
Tuesday,June10
11:30a.m.-12:30p.m.
EolaRoadBranchQuietReadingRoom
Makealastingkeepsakeforyour fatherfigureinyourlife!Receivea personallyengravedboardto decoratewithyourhandprint. Ages0-11withacaregiver
ChessClub
Tuesdays | 6:30-8p.m. June10&July8: WestBranch-MeetingRoom June17:SantoriLibrary-125/126
Dropin,learn,play,andhavefun developingstrategieswithBrad Smith,retiredteacherandchess expert ChessClubwelcomes newbies,novicesandchessmasters. Walk-inswelcome!
InsectsInvestigators**
Wednesday,June11
11a.m.-12p.m.
SantoriLibraryKiwanisChildren'sCenter Exploredifferentinsects usingthefivesensesand createaninsectyoucan bringhomewithyou.Ages 6-11withacaregiver
InteractiveMovie:HowtoTrain YourDragon©(2010,RatedPG) Thursday,June12 | 2-3:45p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom AswewatchHowtoTrainYour Dragon,you'llgettoactalongwith thecharacters,respondtoprompts, andparticipateinexcitingactivities relatedtothemovie.
Ages0-11withacaregiver.
AllAboutScience
Mondays 10:30-11:30am &12:30-1:30pm June16-ArtinNature&Science July14-ScreenlessGaming&Coding
SantoriLibrary-125/126
PerlerBead©Backpack Charms**
Friday,June13 | 1-1:45p.m.
SantoriLibrary-139
Useperlerbeadstomakeacharm thatyoucanattachtoyour backpack Ages6-11withacaregiver
FreedomSongs: TheMusicofBlackHistory
Saturday,June14 | 1-2p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126 Fromworksongs,toRagtime,Jazz, R&B,andtheCivilRightsmovement, BrightStarTouringTheatrewill explorethecompellingroleofmusic inthehistoryofBlackAmericans Grades3-Adult
ScienceexpertsDiana&Patwill leadusinfunscienceactivities Ages6-11
Minecraft©Bingo&Craft**
Wednesday,June18 | 2-3:15p.m. EolaRoadBranchQuietRea Let'splay beforedo otheractivitiesinspiredby thegame!Ages5+withacaregiver
ReadingwithRover**
Wednesdays,June18&July16 4-5p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom Thursdays,June26&July24 6:30-7:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-139
Havefunreadingto dogfriends!Dogsan handlersarefromth FoxValleyTherapyD Club Forchildrenof allagesandtheir caregivers.
Ages6-11|Edadesde6-11años
CelebratingPrideMonth:A FamilyNailPaintingEvent**
Thursday,June19 | 6-7:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
Celebratediversity,inclusion,and theLGBTQ+community Paint yournailsandcelebrate!Ages6+ andcaregivers
TissuePaperSuncatcherCraft**
Saturday,June21 | 1-2p.m.
EolaRoadBranch-QuietReadingRoom
Makeacolorfulsuncatchertocatch thesummerlightwithpiecesoftissue paper Ages5+withacaregiver
LEGO©Club
Saturdays,June21&July19 1-2p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
ComeintobuildcoolLEGO creations LEGOswillbe providedbythelibrary Ages6-11
TheDiversityofDance
Sunday,June22 | 2-4p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Atrium
Celebrateandexperiencevarious danceformsandlearnabouttheir culturalmeanings
SuperMario©Party**
Wednesday,June25
2-3p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Havefunwithgames andacraft!Weara costumeoryour favoriteMariogear Ages5-11.
CrochetforKids*
Thursdays,June26&July24 4-5pm
WestBranch-MeetingRoom Learnandpracticethebasic techniquesofcrocheting Caregiversarewelcome.Ages6-11.
Life-SizeChutesandLadders**
Sunday,June29 | 2-3p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
Enjoyagameoflife-size ChutesandLaddersby climbingto100asquicklyas youcan‚watchoutforthose chutes!Ages5+withacaregiver
SecretCodes&Ciphers
Monday,June30 | 1-2:30p.m.
EolaRoadBranch-
QuietReadingRoom
Dropintocreateadecoder wheel,learnsecretcodes &ciphers,decode messages,andmake yourowncoded messagesforotherstosolve!Ages 7+withacaregiver.
HomeschoolBookSwap& InformationPanel
Friday,June27 | 1-3p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
Swapcurriculumandallbooksatour secondAPLDHomeschoolBookSwap Informationpanelat2pm Resources, giveaways,children'sactivities,and snackswillbeavailable.
LevelUpattheMakerspace**
Monday,June30& Wednesday,July30 | 3-4p.m. SantoriLibrary-Makerspace&139
LevelUpattheMakerspace!Learn, make,playandtake-homefun puzzleswhilelearningabout3D printing.Ages8-11withacaregiver.
Tuesday,June24 | 11-11:45a.m.
SantoriLibrary-139
Levelupbyupcyclingred,white,and bluepuzzlepiecesintoaflag,mini wreath,orpictureframe Ages5-11 withacaregiver
Pokémon©Trainers'Club
Tuesday,June24
6-7p.m.
EolaRoadBranch-
QuietReadingRoom
BringyourownPokémoncardsto trade,battleatourPokémonGo gym,orbringyourNintendoSwitch toplaywithothertrainers!Ages7+ 4thofJulyCraft:Upcycling PuzzlePieces**
Ages6-11|
PROGRAMSFORCHILDREN
Edadesde6-11años
ChalkItUp:Create&Play
Monday,June30 | 6:30-7:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-ParkerGarden
Createandplayyourown2Dchalk obstaclecourse Wewillprovidethe chalk,andyoubringyour imagination!Ages6-11andtheir caregivers
StorytimewithAuthor
JoFredellHiggins
Tuesday,July1 | 10-10:30a.m.
SantoriLibrary-139
JoininternationalauthorJoFredell Higginsasshereadsfromoneofher latestbooksforchildren,Annethe Angelfish Ages4-9andtheir caregivers.
PingPongBallGame**
Tuesday,July1 | 1-1:45p.m.
SantoriLibrary-139
Buildyourownpingpongballgame thatyoucantakehometo playwithfamilyand friends Ages6-11
MarbleMaze**
Friday,July11a.m. | 1-1:45p.m.
SantoriLibrary-139
Designyourownmarblemazeusing simplematerialswewillprovide Ages8-11
CraftyDolls**
Saturday,July12
11a.m.-12:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
Let'smakeafunlottie dollusingcraftmaterials suchasfabricand polyfill Ages8-11withacaregiver
PerlerBead©Keychain
Saturday,July12 | 1-2p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Expressyourcreativityusingperler beadstocreateyourownkeychain design Ages6-11withacaregiver
SummerStickerParty
Sunday,July13 | 3-4p.m.
SantoriLibrary-139
Bringyourownstickersordig throughours Makeastickeralbum totakehome Ages6-11
NativeAmericanStorytellingby ChiefWhiteWinnebago
Monday,July14 | 3-4p.m.
SantoriLibrary-224
Inthispresentation,Chie WhiteWinnebagowillte fiveNativeAmerican stories,mostlyof Ho-Chunkorigin
SelfDefenseForKids*
Tuesday,July15 | 10:30a.m.-12p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
Areyourchildrenawareofbasic personalsafetyskills?Learnabout strangerdanger,situational awareness,consent,grooming,basic strikingandmore!Ages6+with caregiver
TieDyeaBandana**
Friday,July18 | 2-3p.m.
SantoriLibrary-ParkerGarden Tiedyeabandanaandtakeithome! Allmaterialswillbeprovided Ages8-11withacaregiver
DesignYourOwnGame**
Saturday,July19
11a.m.-12:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
Getcreativeanddesignyourown gamewithmaterialsprovided Ages8-11withacaregiver
PaperRockets**
Monday,July21 | 2-2:45p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
We'llmakepaperrocketsand thenseehowfarwecan launchthem Ages7-11 withacaregiver
FamilyGameFiesta!
Tuesday,July22 | 6-7p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
Getreadytorollthediceandbring thewholefamilyforanepicnight ofgamesatthelibrary!
BuildIt!
Thursday,July24 2-3p.m.
SantoriLibrary-139
Dropinandtryoutavarietyof buildingsetsfrommagnetictilesto woodenplanks Ages5-11
JapaneseZenGarden**
Tuesday,July29 | 3-4p.m.
SantoriLibraryKiwanisChildren'sCenter
Makeandtakehomeyourown JapaneseZenGardenwithmaterials provided Ages8-11withacaregiver
DIYPrideFlagsCraftKit*
PROGRAMSFORTEENS
Registertoreserveakit,thenpickitup fromMonday,June2-Sunday,June8 DuringLibraryopenhours
EolaRoadBranch-ReferenceDesk Designyourownuniqueflagto displayorwaveattheAuroraPride Parade!Allmaterialswillbeprovided
TeenArtShowCallfor
Submissions:MyCountry Monday,June2-Monday,June30 WanttobeapartofaJulyartshow? Createanoriginalworkofartonthe theme'whatyourcountrymeansto you ' Allmediumswelcomeandcanbe senttoteens@aurorapubliclibraryorg ordroppedoffwithacompleted submissionformatanyAPLDlocation
TeenAdvisoryBoard(TAB)
Mondays,June2&July7 6-7:30pm
SantoriLibrary-224 WestBranch-MeetingRoom EolaRoadBranch-TeenRoom228 (ERBmeetingJune2only)
TeenAdvisoryBoardisagroupof teensthathelpswithspecial projectsandplanningprograms Wemeetinpersonateverylocation andvirtuallyviaZoom.P.S.Therewill bepizza!Grades6-12.
SharetheLoveRainbowWreaths
Thursday,June5 | 4-5p.m.
SantoriLibrary-224 Whatcolorswillyouchoose? CelebratePride&customizea woodenwreathwithyourowncolors, namesoflovedones,andmore All materialswillbeprovided.
FirstFriday:CommunityVoices ExhibitReception
Friday,June6 | 6-8p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Atrium
Beamongthefirsttoexploreour newestCommunityVoicesexhibit highlightingAurora'sAfrican Americancommunity Enjoyreadings fromtheexhibit,treatsfromMs Jana'sCandy,music,crafts&more!
SummerReadingAdventure
Kick-OffParty
Saturday,June7 | 10a.m.-12p.m.
SantoriLibrary-ParkingLot Enjoylivemusic,hotdogs,and games,meetMario&Princess Peaches,andmore!
AnimeClub
Saturdays,June7&July5 | 1-3p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom Hangout,talkaboutyourfavorites, watchanime,readmanga,craft, and/ordrawyourfavorite characters Cosplayandwalk-insare welcome! FunforAll:BoardGames
Mondays,June9&July14
5-7p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom Allagesareinvitedtocomeplaythe boardgameswehaveavailable and/orbringafavoriteboardgame andteachothershowtoplay! Walk-inswelcome
Drop-InVR
Mondays,June9&July14
6-7p.m.
SantoriLibrary-224
Comeplayavarietyofvirtualreality (VR)gamesandapps,includingFruit Ninja,AmongUs,BeatSaber,Gorilla Tag,andmore!Noexperienceis necessary,andtherewillbesnacks.
ChessClub
Tuesdays | 6:30-8p.m.
June10&July8: WestBranch-MeetingRoom. June17:SantoriLibrary-125/126 Dropin,learn,play,andhavefun developingstrategieswithBrad Smith,retiredteacherandchess expert ChessClubwelcomes newbies,novicesandchessmasters Walk-inswelcome!
ManagingCollegeCosts*
Tuesday,June10 | 7-8p.m. EolaRoadBranch-Quietreading Room&VirtualviaWebex
ThispresentationfromtheIllinois StudentAssistanceCommission (ISAC)isdesignedtogetstudents thinkingabouttheircollegebudget Studentsandcaregiversare welcome
www.aurorapubliclibrary.org
Technology&AI
GameMakingwithAI*
June10,11,17,18,19,25
10am -12pm
SantoriLibrary-125/126
AIischangingtheworld!Come learnaboutPython,chatbots,data privacy,&morebycreatingyour ownAI-poweredprojects&video gameswith4-HScience Ambassadors Thisseriesis designedforstudentsgoinginto grades5-7
IntrotoRobotics*
Saturday,June14
9:30-10:30a.m.
SantoriLibrary-224
11:30am -12:30pm WestBranch-MeetingRoom Getanintroductiontotheworldof roboticsandcodingwithourfriends fromReadySetCode!
PROGRAMSFORTEENS
Cybersecurity:Becomea HackingHerowithS
Saturday,June21
9:30-10:30a.m.
SantoriLibrary-224
11:30a.m.-12:30p.m.
WestBranch-Meeti
Explorecybersecuritywithour partnerReadySetCode Learnhow toprotectagainstdigitalthreats usingSpherorobots,encryption, firewalls,andethicalhackinginan interactivesetting
MobileAppDevelopment*
Saturday,June28
9:30-10:30a.m.
SantoriLibrary-224
Teenscangetanintroductionto developingmobileappswithour friendsfromReadySetCode!
Computer-AidedDesign(CAD) Workshop*
Saturday,July12 | 9:30-10:30a.m.
SantoriLibrary-224
Teenscangetanintroductionto computer-aideddesign(CAD)with ourfriendsfromReadySetCode!
AI&MachineLearningWorkshop*
Saturday,July19 | 9:30-10:30am
SantoriLibrary-224
InterestedaboutthefutureofAI? Learnthebasicsofartificial intelligence&machinelearningwith ourfriendsfromReadySetCode!
DigitalGameDesign*
Saturday,July26
9:30-10:30a.m.
SantoriLibrary-224 11:30a.m.-12:30p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Joinusasweexplorethebasicsof gamedesignwithourfriendsfrom ReadySetCode!
APLDatAliveAurora
Fridays|3-5p.m.
June13:StompRockets
July11:Minecraft©Squishies AliveCenterAurora46W GalenaBlvd Aurora,IL60506
ComejoinusattheAliveCenter duringtheirfree after-school drop-inhours.
FreedomSongs:
TheMusicofBlackHistory
Saturday,June14 | 1-2p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
Fromworksongs,toRagtime,Jazz, R&B,andtheCivilRightsmovement, BrightStarTouringTheatrewill explorethecompellingroleofmusic inthehistoryofBlackAmericans. Grades3-Adult.
DIYMinecraft©Squishables
Friday,June20 | 3-4p.m.
SantoriLibrary-224
LoveMinecraftand sometimesyoujustwant tosqueeze thoseCreepers?
Comepaintyour ownDIYstress cubesbasedon Minecraft!All materialswillbe provided Ages10+
SliceofHistory:Aurora&You
Tuesday,June24 | 7-8p.m.
SantoriLibrary-224
We'reallapartofAurora'shistory! Joinusforatrivianightthemed aroundlocalhistory. We'llalsohave pizza,snacks, and button-making, whilesupplieslast. Teens&caregiverswelcome.
TheDiversityofDance
Sunday,June22 | 2-4p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Atrium
Celebrateandexperiencevarious danceformsandlearnabouttheir culturalmeanings.
VirtualArts&CraftsNight
Wednesday,June25 | 7-8p.m.
VirtualviaZoom
ComehangoutvirtuallyonZoomto craft,workonartprojects,shareyour creations,findinspiration,andmore together.
SuperSmashBros©Ultimate Showdown
Thursday,June26 | 3-5p.m.
SantoriLibrary-224
Willyoubethechampion?!Come findoutinthisSuperSmashBros UltimateShowdownforteens GAME ON Allmaterialswillbeprovided,no experienceisnecessary
HomeschoolBookSwap &InformationPanel
Friday,June27 | 1-3p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
Swapcurriculumandall booksatoursecondAPLD HomeschoolBookSwap. Informationpanelat2pm Resources,giveaways, children'sactivities,andsnacks willbeavailable
FireworkArt
Wednesday,July2 | 6:30-7:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-224
Comemakesomedazzlingfireworkinspiredartanddécor!We'lluseglow inthedarkpaint,LEDdiodesand more-allmaterialswillbeprovided Youbringthecreativity
SkillSwap:Learn,Teach,Create
Tuesday,July8 | 3-4pm
SantoriLibrary-224
Lovetodraw?Knowhowtocrochet adorabletoys?Comeshareyourarts &craftsskillsandlevelupsomenew onesinthisdrop-incraftingevent!
SocialMediaforAuthors
Tuesday,July8 | 6:30-7:30p.m.
VirtualviaZoom
Areyouanaspiring/publishedauthor interestedinmaximizingsocial media?AuthorStephanieJaynewill explorehowtoharness,navigate,& keepupwiththeever-changing literarylandscape.Ages13+.
PROGRAMSFORTEENS
NativeAmericanStorytellingby ChiefWhiteWinnebago
Monday,July14 | 3-4p.m.
SantoriLibrary-224
Inthispresentation,ChiefWhite WinnebagowilltellfiveNative Americanstories,mostlyof Ho-Chunkorigin Allages
PerlerBead©PixelArt
Thursday,July17 | 3-4p.m.
SantoriLibrary-224
Love8-bitstyle?Comemakeyour ownpixelartusingperlerbeads We'll make8-bitcharacters,classicvideo gameitems,andmore Allmaterials willbeprovided.
PomPomPokémon©
Monday,July21 | 3-4p.m.
SantoriLibrary-224
Comemakecute,miniatureversions ofyourfavoritePokémon!We'lluse felt,hotglue,andavarietyofcraft itemstocustomizeourfluffyfriends Allmaterialswillbeprovided Ages10+
MarioKart8©Showdown
Monday,July28 | 6-7:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-224
Ready,set,RACE!Showoffyourskills inthisMarioKart8showdownfor grades6-12 We'llprovidethegame system,youdodgethebob-ombs andbananapeels.
LearnEnglish
EnglishattheLibrary
6:30-7:30pm
AllThursdaysinJune&July
SantoriLibrary-224
Thursdays,June12&26
EolaRoadBranchQuietReadingRoom
ImproveyourEnglish conversationskillsinaweekly, relaxedenvironment!
EnglishConversationGroup
SaturdaysinJune&July
10:30am -12pm
SantoriLibrary-332& VirtualviaZoom
JoinEnglishlearnersatthe intermediatelevelinconversation inpersonoronZoom!
Scribes&ScribblersWritingGroup
Monday,June2 | 6-8p.m.
EolaRoadBranch-QuietReading Room&VirtualviaZoom
Lookingtomeetotherwritersinyour community?Wantingfeedbackona plotproblem?Needinganewprompt tojogyourcreativity?Jointhissocial spaceforwriters!
GamesforGrownups
TuesdaysinJune&July | 1-3p.m. WestBranch-MeetingRoom Comeplaytheboard gameswehaveavailab and/orbringyourfavorit boardgameand teachothershow toplay!Walk-insare welcome
AuroraWritingWorkshopGroup
Tuesdays,June3&July1 7-8:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-305
TheAuroraWritingWorkshopGroup helpswritersgrowtheircraftthrough positivefeedbackandreactionand aimstohelpwriterspolishtheirwork forpublicationorpersonal satisfaction.
PROGRAMSFORADULTS
ImmigrationLegalConsultations*
Thursday,June5 | 9a.m.-12p.m.
SantoriLibrary-StudyRooms225&226
Havelegalquestionsabout citizenshiporimmigration?Register forafree30-minutetimeslotwithan accreditedstaffattorney representingWorldRelief
NavigatingMedicare& HealthcareDecisions*
Thursday,June5 | 6-8p.m.
EolaRoadBranch-QuietReading Room&VirtualviaZoom Havequestions?Licensedinsurance agentAngelPerrywillexplore Medicareeligibility,theenrollment process,coverageoptions,support, &moretohelpyoumakeinformed healthcaredecisions
FirstFriday:CommunityVoices ExhibitReception
Friday,June6 | 6-8p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Atrium
Beamongthefirsttoexploreour newestCommunityVoicesexhibit highlightingAurora'sAfrican Americancommunity Enjoyreadings fromtheexhibit,treatsfromMs. Jana'sCandy,music,crafts&more!
SummerReadingAdventure Kick-OffParty
Saturday,June7 | 10a.m.-12p.m.
SantoriLibrary-ParkingLot Enjoylivemusic,hotdogs, andgames,meetMario& PrincessPeaches,andmore!
GenealogyWalk-InAssistance
Mondays,June9&July14
10am -12:30pm
SantoriLibrary-Community HistoryCenter
Wednesdays,June11&July9 1-3p.m.
WestBranch-LivingRoom
Needhelpwithyourfamilytree?Askour expertvolunteers,MaxineandDiane Liesinger,whosemanycombinedyears ofexperiencecanhelpyouwithyour familyhistoryquestions!
FunforAll:BoardGames
Mondays,June9&July14
5-7pm
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Allagesareinvitedtocomeplaythe boardgameswehaveavailable and/orbringagameandteach othershowtoplay!Walk-inswelcome.
PROGRAMSFORADULTS
Making
MakerspaceOpenHouse
Thursdays,June5,19&July17,24 1-5p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Makerspace
JoinusastheMakerspaceopensits doorswithnoappointmentrequired! Walkintoworkon someadvice,or takeatourof thespace
MakeYourOwnShadowBox*
Tuesday,June10 | 6-7p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Makerspace
SpringtimeinaJ
Thursday,June5 | 6-7p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Unleashyourinnerartistatourpressonflowerjardecoratingprogram!
MakeaFather'sDayMug*
Monday,June9 | 6-7p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Makerspace
UsingourMakerspace'ssublimation printerandheatpress,comeinto createacustommugforFather's Day!Bringyourownimagetouse withourtemplate
CareerCoachintheLibrary
Tuesdays,June10,24&July8,22 1-3p.m.
SantoriLibrary-332
WalkinandmeetwithaCareer CoachfromworkNetBatavia Noappointmentnecessary
ChessClub
Tuesdays | 6:30-8p.m. June10&July8: WestBranch-MeetingRoom. June17:SantoriLibrary-125/126
Dropin,learn,play,andhavefun developingstrategieswithBrad Smith,retiredteacherandchess expert ChessClubwelcomes newbies,novicesandchessmasters Walk-inswelcome!
VisittheMakerspaceandlearnhow tomakeasimpleshadowboxoutof cardstock We'llusetheCricuttocut outeachlayerandputitalltogether inaframe
LooseEndsHandcraftGroup
Monday,June16 | 6:30-8:30p.m.
EolaRoadBranchQuietReadingRoom
Callingallknitters,crocheters, embroiderers,needleworkers,and otherfansofhandcrafts!Bringyour currentprojectforcraftingtime& conversation
Makea3D-PrintedKeychain withTinkercad*
Monday,June23 | 6-7p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Makerspace
Tinkercadisafreewebappfor3D designthat'seasytolearnand accessibleforallages Explorethe basicsofthisappandlearnhowto makeabasickeychaindesign
HarmReduction101
Tuesday,June10 | 7-8p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
Harmreductionisworkthataimsto reducethenegativeconsequences associatedwithdruguse Experts fromtheFamilyGuidanceCenters willdiscussthefield,howit's practiced,anditsimportance.
ParanormalDiscussionGroup
Wednesdays,June11&July9
6-7:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
Joinenthusiastswellversedin paranormalandmetaphysical topicswhoenjoymeaningful discussion Occasionalguest speakersarewelcome
Red,White,&Blue WoodenWreaths*
Tuesday,June24 | 10-11:30a.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126
Callingallartists-Makeyourown patrioticdécor!We'llusered,pink, white,andblueacrylicpainton woodenframesandhearts All materialswillbeprovided,andno experienceneeded
IntroductiontoLaserCutting*
Monday,July7 | 6-7p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Makerspace
JoinusintheMakerspacefora tutorialonhowtouseourEpilog lasercutterandtheCorelDRAW graphicseditingsoftwaretomake yourownlaser-cutcreations
BuildYourOwnMiniature Bookcase*
Saturday,July19 | 10-11:30a.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom Discoverthewonderofworkingin miniature!ExpertCatherineSuchywill teachushowtocreateaminiature bookcasewithbooks,magazines, tuffet,libraryladder,andmore
BingoforAdults*
Thursday,June12 | 10-11a.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
JoinusforBingofun,withbooks, candy,andothersmallprizes!This eventisasocialhourforadultsinthe morningtoconversate,enjoylight refreshments,andplayBingo
LawyersintheLibrary
Thursdays,June12&July10
6-7:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
Havealegalquestion?Come forafree,15minute,walk-in consultationwithvolunteer attorneysinpartnership withtheKaneCounty LawLibrary&SelfHelp LegalCenter
TechnologyClasses intheCommunity
Supportdigitallearningthrough ourpartnershipwithWaubonsee CommunityCollege!
AuroraDowntownCampusLibrary 18S.RiverSt. Aurora,IL60506
SugarGroveToddLibrary,CollinsHall Route47&WaubonseeDr. SugarGrove,IL60554
IntrotoGoogle
Comelearnandpracticethe basicsofusingGoogleat WaubonseeCommunityCollege inthistwo-partseries
AuroraDowntownCampusLibrary Wednesdays | 12-1pm
Part1:June4
Part2:June11
SugarGroveToddLibrary Thursdays|12-1p.m.&6-7p.m.
Part1:June5
Part2:June12
IntrotoMicrosoftExcel
Comelearnandpracticethe basicsofusingMicrosoftExcelat WaubonseeCommunityCollegein thisthree-partseries
AuroraDowntownCampusLibrary Wednesdays | 12-1pm
Part1:June25
Part2:July2
Part3:July9
SugarGroveToddLibrary Thursdays|12-1pm &6-7pm Part1:June26
Part2:July3
Part3:July10
TechnologyDrop-InHelp
Wednesdays | 6-7p.m.
June18:AuroraDowntown CampusLibrary
July16:SantoriLibrary-224 Ifyouneedassistancewitha technologyissue,we'reheretohelp! Bringinyourdeviceandwewillwork withyoutoansweryourquestions
PROGRAMSFORADULTS
SummerMovieNights
Thursdays | 6:30-8:30p.m.
June12: RomanHoliday(1953)
July10:RearWindow(1954)
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Cooloffwithacoolmoviefromthe 1950s!Snacksprovided
AuroraBusinessUnited
Fridays,June13&July11
7:30-10a.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
AuroraBusinessUnited(1000+ members)islikelythelargest networkinggroupinthewestern suburbs Businessowners,employees, entrepreneurs,non-profits,arts, government&othersarewelcome.
FreedomSongs: TheMusicofBlackHistory
Saturday,June14 | 1-2p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126
Fromworksongs,toRagtime,Jazz, R&B,andtheCivilRightsmovement, BrightStarTouringTheatrewill explorethecompellingroleofmusic inthehistoryofBlackAmericans
Email&PhoneSecurity*
Tuesdays | 6-7p.m.
June17:WestBranch-MeetingRoom
July8:SantoriLibrary-218
Learnthebasicsofsecuring yourdigitaldevices,including howtochooseastrong password,avoidappssharing yourpersonalinformation, andavoidingemailscams
LegalNameChangeBasics
Wednesday,June18 | 6-7p.m.
SantoriLibrary-224
CarolynWahlskog,LCSW,ofthe TransformativeJusticeLawProject andYouthOutlook,sharesa comprehensiveoverviewoflegal nameandgendermarkerchange processes.
TheDiversityofDance
Sunday,June22 | 2-4p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Atrium
Celebrateandexperiencevarious danceformsandlearnabouttheir culturalmeanings
AuroraPoetrySociety*
Tuesdays,June24&July22
6:30-7:30p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom& VirtualviaZoom
Lovepoetry?Thisgroupisopento writersofallagesandabilities We supporteachother,offercritiques,& hostevents.Dropin&joininperson orregisterfortheZoomlink& monthlychallenge
Communit y VOICES
CommunityVoicesin
Conversation:AfricanAmerican Heritage
Thursday,June26 | 6-8p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
PanelistsfromourAfricanAmerican community,whosestoriesare showcasedinourCommunityVoices exhibit,willsharetheirAuroralived experiencesinafacilitated discussion Allarewelcome
HomeschoolBookSwap &InformationPanel
Friday,June27 | 1-3p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126
Swapcurriculumandall booksatoursecondAPLD HomeschoolBookSwap Information panelat2p.m.Resources, giveaways,children'sactivities,and snackswillbeavailable
AURORA PubcLbraryDistrct
PROGRAMSFORADULTS
BookDiscussions
WhatWe'reReading
Wednesdays
Wednesdays,June4&July2
8-9p.m.
VirtualviaZoom
Readinganythinggoodlately?Join ourvirtualbookclubviaZoom!We'll taketurnssharingthegreatbooks thatwehavebeenreading.
NonfictionBookDiscussion
Mondays | 6:30-7:30p.m.
June16:AnAmericanSummerby AlexKotlowitz
July21:CodeNameBlueWrenby JimPopkin
WestBranch-MeetingRoom& VirtualviaZoom
Wereadavarietyofcontemporary nonfictionandmeetfordiscussion onceamonthinpersonand virtuallyviaZoom.
GriotAfrican-AmericanBook Discussion
Tuesdays |6:30-7:30p.m.
June17:OnJuneteenthbyAnnette Gordon-Reed
EolaRoadBranch-QuietReading Room&VirtualviaZoom
July15:TheHeaven&EarthGrocery StorebyJamesMcBride
SantoriLibrary-305&VirtualviaZoom
WefeaturebooksbyAfrican-American authorsandmeetfordiscussionin personandvirtuallyviaZoomonthe thirdTuesdayofthemonth.
Booksn'Brew
Wednesdays | 7-9p.m.
Wills,Trusts&EstatePlanning*
Saturday,June28 | 11a.m.-12p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126& VirtualviaZoom
LicensedfinancialadvisorSarita Budithiwillhelpindividualsand familiesplanfortheirfuture,including protectingassets,assigning guardianstominors,specialneeds considerations,andmore
TaiChi&Qigong*
Saturday,June28 | 12-1pm
Thursday,July31 | 5-6p.m. WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Tryandlearnmoreaboutthese stylesofmovement,whichmayhelp yourhealth,healyourbody,calm yourmind,&more Presentedby certifiedTaiChi&Qigonginstructor ZuzanaofHummingbirdQigong
BreakfastBookClub
Wednesdays | 10:30-11:30a.m.
June25:CryinginHMartby MichelleZauner
EolaRoadBranchQuietReadingRoom
July30:TheThursdayMurderClub byRichardOsman
SantoriLibrary-126
Wereadavarietyoffictiontitles, mainlyhistoricalfiction,andmeet onceamonthforlivelydiscussion andtastyrefreshments.
June18:TheNiceHouseOnTheLakebyJamesTynionIV
July16:EleanorOliphantIsCompletelyFinebyGailHoneyman McCartyMillsTaproom- 140S RiverSt,Unit18Aurora,IL60506
WereadavarietyofgenresandmeetatMcCartyMillsTaproomone Wednesdayamonthtosocialize,discussbooks,andenjoylibations!
SocialMediaforAuthors
Tuesday,July8 | 6:30-7:30p.m. VirtualviaZoom
Areyouanaspiring/publishedauthor interestedinmaximizingsocial media?AuthorStephanieJaynewill explorehowtoharness,navigate,& keepupwiththeever-changing literarylandscape.Ages13+.
NativeAmericanStorytellingby ChiefWhiteWinnebago
Monday,July14 | 3-4p.m.
SantoriLibrary-224
Inthispresentation,ChiefWhite Winnebagowill tellfiveNative Americanstories, mostlyof Ho-Chunkorigin
HTML&CSSBasics*
Thursday,July17 | 6-7p.m.
SantoriLibrary-218
Participantscanlearnhowtomakea webpageusingHTMLtagsand changeitsappearancewithCSS Throughhands-onlearning,youwill buildawebsiteandstyleit.
SpanishBasics*
Saturday,July19 | 2-3p.m.
SantoriLibrary-224
InterestedinlearningSpanish?This introductoryprogramwillcover basicintroductionsandthemed, commonphrasesinSpanish.
IntroductiontoBlender: 3DModeling&Design*
Tuesday,July22 | 6-7pm
SantoriLibrary-218
Blenderisafreeandopen-source3D modelingsoftware Joinusfora basicintroductiontothisexciting animationanddesigntool!
SantoriLibrary&Bookmobile 101S.RiverSt. Aurora,IL60506
EolaRoadBranch 555S.EolaRd. Aurora,IL60504
WestBranch 233S.ConstitutionDr. Aurora,IL60506
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