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Sunday:1-5pm Domingo
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11/27-ThanksgivingDay
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TableofContents| Tabladecontenido
2:ProgramsforAllAges
Programasparatodaslasedades
3:Storytimes
Cuentacuentos
4:ProgramasenEspañol
6:ProgramsforChildren Programasparaniños
9:ProgramsforTeens Programasparaadolescentes
10:ProgramsforAdults
Programasparaadultos
15:APLFoundation
LaFundacióndelabiblioteca
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PaintYourOwn MuñecaLeleToteBag* Wednesday,October1 6-7:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-224
CelebrateHispanicHeritag Monthbypaintingyourve ownLeleDolltotebag
FirstFriday:LatinoArtNight Friday,October3|6-8pm
SantoriLibrary-Atrium
We'recelebratingwithdance,local Latinoartists,paperbagpiñata, flautas,&more!
DiwaliCelebration: TheFestivalofLights Saturday,October11 1-3p.m.
EolaCommunityCenter Rooms104&101
Let'scelebrateDiwali! Joinusforcrafts,treats, activities,stories,andan interactiveperformancewith Bollywood&CultureGroove.
DíadeMuertosCrafts**
Sunday,October26|2-3p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126
CelebrateDíadeMuertosby creatingafuncraft Allagesare welcome!
Pintatupropiabolsaconla imagendelaMuñecaLele* Miércoles,1deoctubre 6-7:30p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-224
Celebralaherenciahispanay pintatupropiabolsaconla imagendelaMuñecaLele
Primerviernes: nochedeartelatino Viernes,5deoctubre|6-8p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-Atrio ¡Estamoscelebrando artistaslatinoslocale debolsasdepapel, flautasymuchomás
Tardedelotería* Domingo,5deoctub 1:30-2:30p.m.
BibliotecaSantoriSábado,15denoviem 2:30-3:30p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-125/126 ÚneteaunadivertidaTardede Loteríaconfamiliaoamigos.Este eventoincluyeeltradicionaljuego delotería,premiosparalos ganadores,música,refrigeriosy bebidas.¡Notelopierdas!
Manualidadesdedíade muertos**
Domingo,26deoctubre|2-3p.m.
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STORYTIMES|CUENTACUENTOS
CUENTACUENTOS CUENTACUENTOS
Mondays Lunes
Martes
Miércoles
Jueves
Viernes
Allages
Stories,songs,& activitiesforchildren andcaregivers.
Todaslasedades Cuentos,cancionesy actividadespara niñosysus acompañantes
August9-October3&October18-December12 Duetorenovations,StorytimesatEolaRoadBrancharepaused untilfurthernotice.
3deagosto-3deoctubre&18deoctubre-12dediciembre Debidoarenovaciones,loscuentacuentosenlasucursalEola Roadestánenpausahastanuevoaviso.
Dueto renovations, Storytimesat EolaRoad Branchare pauseduntil furthernotice.
Debidoa renovaciones, los cuentacuentos enlasucursal EolaRoadestán enpausa hastanuevo aviso.
Ages0-2
Storytimewithshort books,lapsitsongs, rhymes,&playtime.
Edades0-2 Cuentosconlibros cortos,canciones, rimasytiempopara jugar
Ages2-3
Stories,music,& rhymesforactive littleones.
Edades2-3 Cuentos,músicay rimasparabebes activos
Ages3-5 Stories,music,and activitiestogetyour childreadyforschool.
Edades3-5 Cuentos,músicay actividadespara prepararatuhijo paralaescuela
Allages Stories&songs inEnglishand Spanish.
Todaslasedades Cuentosycanciones eninglésyespañol.
ParaNiñosyNiñas
Pintatupropiabolsaconla imagendelaMuñecaLele* Miércoles,1deoctubre|6-7:30p.m. BibliotecaSantori-224
Celebralaherenciahispanaypinta tupropiabolsaconlaimagendela MuñecaLele
Salsafiesta!cuentacuentosy manualidad
Lunes,6deoctubre|6:30-7:30p.m. BibliotecaSantori-139 ¡Prepárateparamoverte ydisfrutarenesta di tid h d tos b la
Manualidaddehalloween:con cartonesdehuevosreciclados** Viernes,10deoctubre |2-2:45p.m.
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¡Conviertelosmoldesdecartónde huevosencalabazas,arañasy fantasmas!
PROGRAMASENESPAÑOL
Estrategiasdelecturaparasus hijosenlaescuelaprimaria: fonética,desarrollode vocabularioycomprensión Sabádo,11deoctubre|11a.m.-12p.m. BibliotecaSantori-125/126 Acompáñenosaaprender cómoayudarasushijosencasa adesarrollarhabilidadesdelectura queenriqueceránsuaprendizaje
Artistasalaobra:tallerde corazónmexicano*
Martes,14deoctubre|6-8p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-125/126
ZorZapatahablarásobresuarte,que lainspiraycomosuculturaimpacta suarte Luegonosguiarápararealizar nuestropropiocorazónmexicano impresoen3D Paraadolescentesy adultosmayoresde12años
Manualidadesdedíade muertos**
Domingo,26deoctubre|2-3p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-125/126
Celebraeldíademuertoscreando unamanualidaddivertida ¡Para todaslasedades!
Minialtares**
Martes,30deoctubre 6:30-7:30p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-126
Creatuminialtarparacelebrary recordaratusseresqueridos Para niñosyniñasde6a11años
Celebraciónfamiliardedíade muertos**
Domingo,2denoviembre|2-3p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-125/126
¡Celebraeldíademuertoscon MigueldelapelículaCoco!Disfruta demúsica,baileyunamanualidad temática.Paramayoresde3años conunacompañante.
Centrodemesadeotoño*
Martes,18denoviembre|6:30-8p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-224
Másquebásico: MicrosoftWord* Miércoles|6-7p.m. 1deoctubre-Parte1 8deoctubre-Parte2 WaubonseeCommunityCollegeBibliotecadecampus delcentrodeAurora 18S.RiverSt.,Aurora,IL60506 ¡Venaaprenderypracticarlos conceptosintermediosde MicrosoftWordenlabibliotecadel campusAuroraDowntownde WaubonseeCommunityCollege!
Pintatupropiabolsaconla imagendelaMuñecaLele*
Miércoles,1deoctubre 6-7:30p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-224
Celebralaherencia hispanaypintatupropia bolsaconlaimagen delaMuñecaLele.
Consultaslegalesdeinmigración* Viernes,3deoctubre|9a.m.-12p.m. BibliotecaSantori-225/226
¿Tienepreguntaslegalessobrela ciudadaníaoinmigración?Regístrese paraunacitagratisde30minutos.
Diseñaremosunfantásticocentrode mesaparaelDíadeAcciónde Graciasqueseráel complemento perfectoparatu mesa Utilizaremos elementoscomohojassecas, calabazas,florero,ramasyflores.
Artistasalaobra:pinturaguiada Martes,7deoctubre|6-8p.m.
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JoseArthablarásobresuarte,quélo inspiraycómosuculturaimpactasu arte Luegonosguiarápararealizar nuestrapropiapintura
AbogadosenlaBiblioteca Martes,9deoctubre&13de noviembre|6-7:30p.m. BibliotecaSantori-125/126 Estamosproporcionandounservicio sincitapreviaparaayudarcon preguntaslegales 15minutospor persona.
ParaAdultos
PROGRAMASENESPAÑOL
ParaAdultos
Estrategiasdelecturaparasus hijosenlaescuelaprimaria: fonética,desarrollode vocabularioycomprensión Sabádo,11deoctubre 11a.m.-12p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-125/126
Acompáñanosaaprendercómo ayudaratushijosencasaa desarrollarhabilidadesdelectura queenriqueceránsuaprendizaje
Citaconunconsejerolaboralsin citaprevia Jueves|BibliotecaSantori 1-3p.m.:
9y23deoctubre-salón332 13denoviembre-salón224 5-7p.m.:
9y23deoctubre-salón332 13denoviembre-salón305 Reúneteconunasesor profesionaldelabiblioteca ¡Nose requierencitas!
Yogaparaprincipiantes*
Lunes,13y27deoctubre& 10y24denoviembre|5-6pm
BibliotecaSantori-125/126
Nuestrainstructora,Silvia,ha enseñadoyogapormuchosaños. Ellateguiaráytedaráconsejosen cómopracticaryoga Te recomendamostraerunatoallay unabotelladeagua
Artistasalaobra:taller decorazónmexicano*
Martes,14deoctubre 6-8p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-125/126
ZorZapatahablarásobresuarte, quelainspiraycomosucultura impactasuarte Luegonosguiará pararealizarnuestropropiocorazón mexicanoimpresoen3D Para adolescentesyadultosmayoresde 12años
Manualidadpinta
Lunes,20deoctubre
BibliotecaSantoriVenalabibliotecap pintarunacalabaza odeespumausand unavariedadde pinturaacrílica
Aprendeinglés
Másquebásico:MicrosoftExcel* Miércoles|6-7p.m.
22deoctubre-Parte1
29deoctubre-Parte2
5denoviembre-Parte3
WaubonseeCommunityCollegeBibliotecadecampus delcentrodeAurora 18S RiverSt,Aurora,IL60506 ¡Venaaprenderypracticarlos conceptosintermediosdeMicrosoft Excelenlabibliotecadelcampus AuroraDowntowndeWaubonsee CommunityCollege!
Inglésenlabiblioteca Juevesenoctubreynoviembre 6:30-7:30p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-224
¡Mejoratuinglésconversacional! enunaclasesemanalrelajada! Nohabráclasesel27de noviembre
Grupodeconversaciónen inglés*
Sábadosenoctubrey noviembre|10:30a.m.-12p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-332y virtualporZoom
¡Úneteaestudiantesdeinglés denivelintermedioenuna conversaciónenpersonaoen Zoom!
Inglésparaprincipiantes*
Martes&juevesenoctubrey noviembre|9am -12pm
BibliotecaSantori-305
¿Empiezasaaprenderinglés?
Regístrateparaunaclase semanalgratisconWorldRelief. Nohabráclasesel9deoctubre
Manualidadesdedíade muertos**
Domingo,26deoctubre|2-3p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-125/126
Celebraeldíademuertoscreando unamanualidaddivertida.¡Para todaslasedades!
Jardíndelectura*
Martes|6:30-7:30p.m. 28deoctubre:(Pt.1)
Nuestrapartedenoche porMarianaEnríquez 25denoviembre:(Pt 2) Nuestrapartedenoche NideJardin
140S.RiverSt.unidad106 Aurora,IL60506
Somosunclubdelecturabilingüe enfocadoenautores latinos/hispanosquesereúneen personaparaconversar.
Inglésintermedio*
Lunes&miércolesenoctubrey noviembre|9am -12pm
BibliotecaSantori-224
¿Quieresmejorartuinglés?
Regístrateparaunaclase semanalgratisconWorldRelief
Centrodemesadeotoño* martes,18denoviembre|6:30-8p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-224
Diseñaremosunfantástico centro demesaparaelDíadeAcciónde Graciasqueseráelcomplemento perfectoparatumesa Utilizaremos elementoscomo hojassecas, calabazas,florero, ramasyflores
PROGRAMSFORCHILDREN
Ages0-5|Edadesde0-5años
PaintYourOwn
MuñecaLeleToteBag
Wednesday,October1
6-7:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-224
CelebrateHispanic HeritageMonthbypainting yourveryownLeleDolltotebag
PlaydoughParty
PreschoolPicassos
Tuesdays,October14&November11 10:30-11:15a.m.
SantoriLibrary-139
Preschoolersandtheircaregiverswill exploreopen-endedartactivities thatwillinspirecreativityandsensory exploration Ages3+withacaregiver
ReadyforKindergartenPlaygroup
NoonLionsClubFreeVision Screening
Saturdays,October18&November15 9:30-11:30a.m.
SantoriLibrary-139
AuroraNoonLionsClubprovidesfree visionscreeningforchildren.Primarily aimedat6monthsto6yearsold althoughusefuluptoage16
HalloweenDanceParty&Parade**
Friday,October31|11am -12pm SantoriLibrary-125/126
Monday,October6|10-11a.m.
SantoriLibrary-139
Roll,squish,andcreateatour playdoughparty!Forchildrenofall agesandtheircaregivers
SalsaFiesta!Storytime&Craft
Monday,October6|6:30-7:30pm SantoriLibrary-139
Getreadytomoveandgrooveat thisfunbilingualstorytime celebratingsalsamusic Wewill enjoyfunreadalouds,dancing,afun craft,andachipsandsalsasnack Ages3+withacaregiver
LuchadoraStorytime**
Saturday,October11|1-2p.m.
WestBranch-LivingRoom
Listentoafunstoryanddecorate yourownluchadoracapeandmask Ages3-5withacaregiver
DiwaliCelebration: TheFestivalofLights
Saturday,October11|1-3p.m.
EolaCommunityCenterRooms104&101
Let'scelebrateDiwali!Joinusfor crafts,treats,activities,stories,and aninteractiveperformancewith Bollywood&CultureGroove.
FunforAll:BoardGames
Mondays,October13&November10 5-7p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Allagesareinvitedtocomeplaythe boardgameswehaveavailable and/orbringafavoriteboardgame andteachothershowtoplay!
Tuesdays,October14&November11 1-2p.m.
Tuesdays,October28&November25 11a.m.-12p.m.
Getkindergartenreadywiththis interactiveplaytime,broughttoyou incollaborationwithSPARKAurora SantoriLibrary-139
Enjoyaspooktaculardanceparty withWoody&JessiefromToyStory© andtrick-or-treatwithcommunity partners
DíaDeMuertosStorytime
Saturday,November1
1-2p.m.
AdaptivePlayTime
Wednesday,October15|10-11:30a.m. SantoriLibrary-139
TheDuPageChildren'sMuseumwill bringitemsforkidstoengagewith andprovideanaccessible,inclusive settingthatwillincludeenvironment modifications.Ages0-11witha caregiver.
StorytimewithAuthorJoFredell Higgins
Thursday,October16|10-10:30am
SantoriLibrary-139
JoininternationalauthorJoFredell Higginsasshereadsfromone ofherlatestbooksfor children,AnnetheAngelfish Ages4-9witha caregiver
Music&Movement
Friday,October17
10-10:30a.m.
SantoriLibrary-139
Comeshakeyoursilliesout!We'llsing, dance,anduseavarietyofmusical props.Ages2+withacaregiver.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom CelebrateDíade Muertoswithstories,crafts &music!Forchildrenofall agesandtheircaregivers
DayoftheDeadFamily Celebration**
Sunday,November2|2-3p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126
CelebrateDíadeMuertoswithMiguel fromthemovieCoco!Enjoymusic, dancing,andathemedcraft Ages 3+withacaregiver
T.RexTeaParty**
Tuesday,November18|10:30-11:15a.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
Joinusfordinosaur-themedactivities andaT-rifficteaparty Juice& cookieswillbeserved Ages 3+withacaregiver.
DinosaurStomp**
Saturday,November22|11a.m.-12p.m. SantoriLibrary-139
Dressinyourfavoritedinosaurattire& joinusinreadingSaturdayNightatthe DinosaurStomp,followedbya dinosaur-themeddanceparty.For childrenofallagesandtheircaregivers.
PROGRAMSFORCHILDREN
Ages6-11|Edadesde6-11años
PaintYourOwnMuñeca LeleToteBag*
Wednesday,October1|6-7:30pm
SantoriLibrary-224
CelebrateHispanicHeritagemonth bypaintingyourveryownLeleDoll totebag
TheArtofHenna:
CreativeLearning**
Saturday,October4|1:30-3:30p.m. SantoriLibrary-139
EnjoytheartofHenna/Mehndiasour expertartistTanyaSoodintroduces childrentothishands-onpractice andshowcasesalivedemonstration Ages8+withacaregiver
OneInMath*
Sundays,October5,19& November6,16|3-4p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
Sundays,October12,26& November2|3-4p.m.
SantoriLibrary-139
Empoweryourchildrenbyfostering theirloveofmath!JoinOneInMath,a freein-personmathtutoring programforstudentsingradesK-3, runbyvolunteers.
Aerospace&Rocketry*
Tuesdays,October7,14&28 5-7p.m.
SantoriLibrary-224
Explorethehistoryandfuture ofspaceflight&exploration inthisSTEMseriesby4-HScience Ambassadors!We'lltrynewhandsonprojectsandactivitieseveryweek. Grades5-8.
AllAboutScience
Monday,October13
10:30-11:30a.m.&12:30-1:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
Scienceexperts
Diana&Patwill leadusinfunscience activitieswithacoral reefsofthemightyoceantheme
4thAnnualShortStoryContest
October15-November30 aurorapubliclibraryorg/Featured Aspiringyoungwritersingrades 3-8areinvitedtosubmitoriginal shortstoriesusingthe themeTheMagical Beastthatwillbejudged byAPLDstaff&past winnersforcreativity,style,&voice
ReadingwithRover
Wednesdays,October13& November10|4-5p.m. WestBranch-MeetingRoom Thursdays,October23& November20|6:30-7:30p.m. SantoriLibrary-139
Havefunreadingtoourdogfriends! DogsandhandlersarefromtheFox ValleyTherapyDogClub.Forchildren ofallagesandtheircaregivers
StorytimewithAuthor JoFredellHiggins
Thursday,October16|10-10:30a.m.
SantoriLibrary-139
JoininternationalauthorJoFredell Higginsasshereadsfromoneofher latestbooksforchildren,Annethe Angelfish Ages4-9withacaregiver
LEGO©Club
Saturdays,October18& November15|1-2p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom Friday,November28 11a.m.-12p.m.
SantoriLibraryKiwanisChildren'sCenter
ComeintobuildcoolLEGOcreations LEGOswillbeprovidedbythelibrary
CrochetforKids*
Thursdays,October23& November20|4-5p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom Learnandpracticethebasic techniquesofcrocheting.Caregivers arewelcome.
Halloween
MonsterPetRockPainting
Wednesday,October8|6:30-7p.m. SantoriLibrary-139
Bringthewholefamilyforour monthlyupcycledcraftnight! Ages4+yearswithacaregiver.
HalloweenCraft:UpcycleEgg Cartons
Friday,October10|2-2:45p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126
Turneggcartoncupsintojack-olanterns,spiders,andghosts!
HauntedGingerbreadHouses**
Thursday,October16|6:30-7:15pm SantoriLibrary-139
Decorateyourveryownhaunted gingerbreadhouse--alittlebit spookybutmostlysweet!
YarnMonsterCraft
Saturday,October18|1-1:45pm SantoriLibrary-139
Createyourownfunyarn monstercrafttotakehome!
TrickorTreatSensoryExperience
Tuesday,October21|7-7:45pm SantoriLibrary-139
Haveyoueverwonderedwhatogre boogersfeellike?Orwhatwitch’s potionsmellslike?Useyoursensesto explorethesespooky-butnotscaryautumnthemedtricks&treats
MovieNight:MonsterHouse (2006,PG)
Monday,October27|6-7:45p.m. WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Inthisanimated,Halloweenclassic from2006,aneighborhoodis terrorizedbyasentienthaunted house!VoiceartistsincludeMitchel Musso,SpencerLocke,andSam Lerner Snackswillbeprovided
PROGRAMSFORCHILDREN
Ages6-11|Edadesde6-11años
FallCelebrations
Celebracionesdeotoño
DiwaliCelebration: TheFestivalofLights
Saturday,October11|1-3p.m.
EolaCommunityCenter-Rooms 104&101
Let'scelebrateDiwali!Joinusfor crafts,treats,activities,stories,and aninteractiveperformancewith Bollywood&CultureGroove
DiwaliCrafts
Sunday,October19|2:30-3:30pm SantoriLibrary-139
CelebrateDiwali,theFestivalof Lights,withtwospecialcrafts!Stitch aDiwalicard&createacolorful rangoliwithcraftfoampieces
Sun,Wind,andMoon: AFolktalefromIndia
Wednesday,October22
6:30-7:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
Haveyoueverwonderedwhythe sunisbright,windblowshard, andthemooniscool?Come hearthefolkstorySun,Wind,and Moontolearnalltheanswers!
DayoftheDeadFamily Celebration**
Sunday,November2|2-3pm
SantoriLibrary-125/126
CelebrateDíadeMuertoswith MiguelfromthemovieCoco!Enjoy music,dancing,andathemed craft Ages3+withacaregiver
LakotaHoopDancingwith StarrChiefEagle**
Sunday,November23|2-3p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
StarrChiefEaglewillshareLakota hoopdancingandstorytellingin thisliveperformance Allages
Homeschool Huddle:
TeamTrivia
Friday,October24|2-3p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
Tryyourhandatteamtrivia!There willbethreerounds-eachwitha differentkid-centrictheme Come aloneorwithfriendsandcompete whileenjoyingsnacksandprizes!
Fall3DJewelry
Wednesday,October29
6:30-7:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
UsingMakerspacetechnology, createyourownbraceletor necklacetocelebratefall
HomeschoolAwardWinningBookClub: ARover'sStory
Thursday,October30
2-3p.m.
SantoriLibrary-139
ArobotnamedResisboundfora missiontoMars,butdoesitstartto developrealemotions?Pickupyour owncopyofthebookattheSantori Children'sDeskanytimeafter September25.Ages8-11.
TheCalmDownJar
Saturday,November1
2-3p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
No-BakeMiniPies**
Wednesday,November12 4-4:45p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
Thanksgivingisjustaroundthecorner, solet'strymakingsomesimple,nobakeminipies Ages8-11
TheGreatSoupOff
Thursday,November13
6:30-7:15p.m.
SantoriLibrary-139
Getreadyforawarmandtasty adventure!Exploredifferentkindsof soupsfromsillynoodlesoupsto creamyveggieblends.There's somethingforeverytastebud!
MiniMacrameWall Hanging**
Saturday,November15 2-3p.m.
SantoriLibrary-139
Createasupercuteboho wallhangingforyourself orasagift!Ages8-11
Attimes,wehavebigemotions,and ourfeelingsswirllikeglitter.We'llread "TheCalmDownJarandmakeacalm downjarwithmaterialsprovided
TurkeyPretzelCraft
Wednesday,November19
6:30-7:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
Decorateyourturkeyusing pretzelswithchocolate, sprinkles,candycornandM
ModelingClayMuseum**
DinovemberFossilCraft**
Saturday,November8|2-2:45p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Havefunmakingyour owndinosaurfossil utilizingairdryclayand plastictoydinosaurs.
Tuesday,November25|2-3p.m.
SantoriLibrary-139
Learnthebasictechniquesof workingwithmodelingclayandthen useyourimaginationtocreatea workofarttodisplayinour"museum" (akadisplaycase).Ages4-11.
PaintYourOwn
MuñecaLeleToteBag*
Wednesday,October1|6-7:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-224
CelebrateHispanic Heritagemonthby paintingyourveryown LeleDolltotebag.
TeenAdvisoryBoard(TAB)
Mondays,October6&November3 6-7:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-224
WestBranch-MeetingRoom &VirtualviaZoom
Weareagroupofteensthathelps withspecialprojectsandplanning programs.P.S.Therewillbepizza!
Aerospace&Rocketry*
Tuesdays,October7,14&28 5-7p.m.
SantoriLibrary-224
Explorethehistoryand futureofspaceflightand explorationinthisSTEM seriesby4-HScience Ambassadors!We'lltrynewhandsonprojectsandactivitiesevery week.Grades5-8.
APLDatAliveAurora
Fridays|4-6p.m.
October10-HydraulicRobotHands
November14-ModPodgeTile Coasters
AliveCenterAurora-406W.Galena Blvd.,Aurora,IL60506
ComejoinusattheAliveCenter duringtheirfreeafter-schooldrop-in hours!
DiwaliCelebration: TheFestivalofLights
Saturday,October11|1-3p.m.
EolaCommunityCenterRooms104&101 Let'scelebrateDiwali!Joinusfor crafts,treats,activities,stories,and aninteractiveperformancewith Bollywood&CultureGroove
PROGRAMSFORTEENS
FunforAll:BoardGames
Mondays,October13&November10
5-7p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Allagesareinvitedtocomeplaythe boardgameswehaveavailable and/orbringafavoriteboardgame andteachothershowtoplay!
Drop-InVR
Mondays,October13&November10
6-7p.m.
SantoriLibrary-224
Comeplayavarietyofvirtualreality (VR)gamesandapps,includingFruit Ninja,AmongUs,BeatSaber,Gorilla Tag,andmore!Noexperienceis necessary,andtherewillbesnacks
BeyondtheScreen:A"Wicked"
ConversationwithMarissaBode*
Tuesday,October21| VirtualviaZoom
Prepareforamagica eveningwithactress
MovieNight:MonsterHouse (2006,PG)
Monday,October27|6-7:45p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Inthisanimated,Halloweenclassic from2006,aneighborhoodis terrorizedbyasentienthaunted house!VoiceartistsincludeMitchel Musso,SpencerLocke,andSam Lerner Snackswillbeprovided
MiddleSchoolHomeschool
Huddle:Bridges
Tuesday,November18|2-3p.m.
SantoriLibrary-224
MarissaBode,who madeherfeature filmdebutasNessaros intheaward-winningblockbuster, Wicked JournalistAmandaFinnwill joinBodeinconversation Made possiblebyIllinoisLibrariesPresent
Learnaboutthehistoryand engineeringofbridgeswithactivities andahands-onproject.Gradelevels 6-8.
ServiceSaturday: Puzzle&GameCounting
Saturday,November22|3-4p.m.
SantoriLibrary-224
TeenEscapeRoom*
Saturday,October25
Hourlytimeslotsfrom10a.m.-3p.m. SantoriLibrary-222
Canyouandyourfriendssolvethe secretsofourescaperoombefore timerunsout?!Discoverpuzzles, hiddenclues,&more,madepossible byourTeenAdvisoryBoard Register forthetimeslotyou'dliketoattend
MiniPumpkinDecorating
Monday,October27|6-7p.m.
SantoriLibrary-224
We'vegotpaint,sequinsandmoreLet'sdecoratesomeminipumpkins tocelebratefallandHalloween!All materialswillbeprovidedwhile supplieslast,anddrop-insare welcome.
Didyouknowthatthelibraryhas puzzlesandboardgamestocheck out?Comeexplorewhatwehave andhelpmakesureeverythinghas itspieces Drop-inswelcome Volunteercreditavailab
CardboardCrafting
Monday,November24
5-7pm
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Youbringthecreativity,we'llbring thecardboardboxesandMakedo CardboardCraftingKit Comeinvent, make,andplay!Ages6-18
BottleCapPies
Monday,November24|6-7p.m.
SantoriLibrary-224
Sculpt,paint,anddecorateyourown miniaturepiestolooklikeyour favorites!Allmaterials willbeprovided. Drop-inswelcome.
LearnEnglish
EnglishattheLibrary
ThursdaysinOctober& November|6:30-7:30p.m. SantoriLibrary-224
ImproveyourEnglish conversationskillsinaweekly, relaxedenvironment!
EnglishConversationGroup*
SaturdaysinOctober&November 10:30a.m.-12p.m.
SantoriLibrary-332& VirtualviaZoom
JoinEnglishlearnersatthe intermediatelevelinconversation inpersonoronZoom!
IntermediateEnglish*
Mondays&Wednesdaysin October&November 9a.m.-12p.m.
SantoriLibrary-224
AreyouanintermediateEnglish learner?Registerforthisfree weeklyclasswithWorldRelief
EnglishforBeginners*
Tuesdays&ThursdaysinOctober &November|9a.m.-12p.m. SantoriLibrary-305
AreyoustartingtolearnEnglish? Registerforafreeweeklyclass withWorldRelief
PreppingtheGardenforWinter
Wednesday,October1|6-7p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
Learnhowtohelpmakeyournext year 'sgardenmoresuccessfulwith MasterGardenersSue&Leah!We'll explorefertilization,watering, weedcontrol,perennialcare, springbulbplanting,&more
PROGRAMSFORADULTS
LucilleBall:TheWomanBehind theComedy
Thursday,October2|6-7p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/ 1950scomedienne LucilleBallcomesto lifeinthisportrayal byhistorianand actressLeslie Goddard,PhD We'llp tributetoboththeco therealwomanbehi
ImmigrationLegal Consultations*
Friday,October3|9am -12pm
SantoriLibrary-225/226
Havelegalquestionsabout citizenshiporimmigration?Signup forafree30-minuteslot
TheChangingFaceofImmigration
Tuesday,October7|7-8p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
Areyouoneofthetensofmillionsof Americanswhocantraceafamily membertoEllisIsland?Learnhow& whyimmigrationhaschangedand morewithImmigrationAttorneyOmar Salguero Thisprogramisofferedin partnershipwiththeLeagueof WomenVoters
GenealogyWalk-InAssistance
Wednesdays,October8& November12|1-3p.m.
WestBranch-LivingRoom
FindYourNextRead:Library
ResourcestoFindGreatBooks
Monday,October6|7-8p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
Can'tdecidewhattoreadnext?Let APLDhelpyoudiscoverwaystofind yournextgreatread!APLDReader's ServicesCoordinatorBeckyClark showsyousomeofthegreat resourcesAPLDoffersreaders.
GamesforGrownups
TuesdaysinOctober&November 1-3p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Comeplaytheboardgameswe haveavailableand/orbringyour favoriteboardgameandteach othershowtoplay!Ages19+.
Mondays,October13&November10 10a.m.-12:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-231
Needhelpwithyourfamilytree?Ask ourexpertvolunteers,Maxineand DianeLiesinger,whosemany combinedyearsofexperiencecan helpyouwithyourfamily historyquestions
ChairYoga*
Wednesday,October8 2-3p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
Practicingyogacanhave physical,emotional,andmental benefits Cometrychairyogawith JudySiek,aninstructorwithmore than20yearsofexperience
ParanormalDiscussionGroup
Wednesdays,October8& November12|6-7:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-224
Joinenthusiastswell-versedin paranormalandmetaphysical topicswhoenjoymeaningful discussion.Occasionalguest speakersarewelcome
LooseEndsHandcraftGroup
Wednesdays,October8& November12|6-7:30p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Callingallknitters,crocheters, embroiderers,needleworkers,and otherfansofhandcrafts!Bringyour currentprojectforcraftingtime& conversation.
LawyersintheLibrary
Tuesdays,October9&November13
6-7:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
Havealegalquestion?Comefora free,15minute,walk-inconsultation!
Tuesdays|SantoriLibrary 1-3p.m.:
October9&23-Room332 November13-Room224 5-7p.m.:
October9&23-Room332 November13-Room305
Walkinandmeetoneofthelibrary's DigitalNavigatorCareerCoaches Noappointmentnecessary
AuroraBusinessUnited
Fridays,October10&November14 7:30-10a.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126&Virtual viaZoom
AuroraBusinessUnited(1000+ members)islikelythelargest networkinggroupinthewestern suburbs.Businessowners,employees, entrepreneurs,non-profits,arts, government&othersarewelcome
ReadingStrategiesforYour ChildreninElementarySchool: Phonics,VocabularyBuilding, andComprehension
Saturday,October11|11a.m.-12p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126
Learnhowtohe childrenathom buildingreading skillsthatwill enhancetheir learning experience.
DiwaliCelebration: TheFestivalofLights
Saturday,October11|1-3p.m.
EolaCommunityCenterRooms104&101 Let'scelebrateDiwali!Joinusfor crafts,treats,activities,stories,and aninteractiveperformancewith Bollywood&CultureGroove.
PROGRAMSFORADULTS
AfternoonMovie: StandandDeliver(PG,1988)
Sunday,October12|1:30-3:30p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126
StandandDeliveris basedonthetrue storyofaninspiring mathteacherina strugglingLosAngeles highschool Popcorn andlightrefreshments willbeserved
FunforAll:BoardGames
Mondays,October13&November10 5-7p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom Allagesareinvitedtocomeplaythe boardgameswehaveavailable and/orbringafavoriteboardgame andteachothershowtoplay!
ChessClub
Tuesdays,October14& November11|6:30-8p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom Tuesdays|6:30-8p.m.
October21:SantoriLibrary-224 November18:SantoriLibrary-139 Dropin,learn,play,andhavefun developingstrategieswithBrad Smith,retiredteacherandchess expert.ChessClubwelcomes newbies,novices&chessmasters.
FamilyHistory:DigitizingYour Photos*
Monday,October20|7-8p.m.
SantoriLibrary-224
Learnhowtoconvertyourfamily photographstodigitalformatinthis hands-onworkshop!
Bringyourfamily photosand/or photographsof Aurora'sdowntown andneighborhoods
BeyondtheScreen:A"Wicked" ConversationwithMarissaBode*
Tuesday,October21|7-8p.m. VirtualviaZoom
RetirementHealthcareExpenses: Medicare&Long-TermCare
Wednesday,October15|6-7p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126
Prepareforamagical eveningwithactress MarissaBode,who madeherfeaturefilm debutasNessarosein theaward-winning blockbuster,Wicked Journalist AmandaFinnwilljoinBodein conversation.Madepossibleby IllinoisLibrariesPresent
LibraryOpenHouseforAurora Educators*
Tuesday,October21|4:30-5:30p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126
Exploreretirementhealthcarewith GregKurinec,CFPoftheSocietyfor FinancialAwareness We'lldelveinto Medicare,includingPartsA,B,C,&D,& learncost-managementstrategies.
DisabilityResourceFair
Thursday,October16|5-7p.m. SantoriLibrary
Connectwithvaluableinformation, services,andtoolsforindividualswith disabilities,theirfamilies,and caregivers Presentedincollaboration withtheCityofAurora’sSenior& DisabilityServicesDivision,withsupport fromvaluedcommunitypartners.
AreyouateacherintheAuroraschool system?Ifso,comediscoverawesome classroomresources,signupforyour veryownlibrarycard, andtakeabehindthe-scenestourof thelibrary
MedicareBasics
Wednesday,October22|6-7p.m.& Wednesday,October29|2-3p.m. SantoriLibrary-305
Learnallabouttheessentialsof Medicareinthisworkshopwith Healthcare&MedicareConsultant MaryHansen We'llexplorewhatisand isnotcovered,howtosavemoney andavoidpenalties,&more.
Create
IntheSantoriLibrary Makerspace
IntroductiontoCricut*
Monday,October6|6-7p.m.
Curiousaboutcuttingmachines liketheCricutMaker3?Joinusin theMakerspacetolearnhowto createadesigninCricutDesign Spaceandthencutitonourvinyl stickermaterial
EngravingAcrylicKeychains*
Tuesday,October14|6-7p.m. Makeanacrylickeychainwithyour nameorasimpledesignusingthe Makerspace'slasercutter
MakeYourOwnT-Shirtwith Cricut*
Monday,October20|6-7p.m. UsetheMakerspace'sCricutMaker 3andCricutAutopresstocutheat transfervinylandpressontoashirt thatyoucantakehome
PROGRAMSFORADULTS
MakingHalloweenMugswith theCricutMugPress*
Tuesday,October28|6-7p.m. LearnhowtousetheCricutMug Pressbymakingaspookymugfor Halloween
LaserEngravedBambooPens*
Tuesday,November4|6-7pm Comepersonalizeyourveryownpen usingourMakerspace'slaser engraver!
LaserEngravedRecipe CuttingBoards*
Monday,November10|6-7p.m. Doyouhaveaspecialrecipedearto yourheart?Comelearnhowto engraveonacuttingboardonour Makerspace'slaserengraver
PaintingLeafPatternCoasters*
Monday,November17|6-7p.m. Learnthebasicsofthelasercutter andthenpaintacoasterthathas beenengravedonourEpilogMini laser.
Craft
PaintYourOwnMuñeca LeleToteBag*
Wednesday,October1|6-7:30p.m. SantoriLibrary-224
CelebrateHispanicHeritagemonth bypaintingyourveryownLeleDoll totebag.
PumpkinPaintingCraft*
Monday,October20|10-11:30a.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126 Cometothelibraryandpainta realorfoampumpkinusing acrylicpaints
DíadeMuertosCrafts** Sunday,October26|2-3p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126 CelebrateDíadeMuertosby creatingafuncraft Allagesare welcome!
MicrosoftWordPart1* Wednesday,October1|12-1p.m. AuroraDowntownCampusLibrary Thursday,October2 12-1p.m.&6-7p.m.
SugarGroveToddLibrary
MicrosoftWordPart2* Wednesday,October8|12-1p.m. AuroraDowntownCampusLibrary Thursday,October9 12-1p.m.&6-7p.m.
SugarGroveToddLibrary
MicrosoftExcelPart2* Wednesday,October29|12-1pm AuroraDowntownCampusLibrary Thursday,October30 12-1p.m.&6-7p.m. SugarGroveToddLibrary
MicrosoftExcelPart3* Wednesday,November5|12-1p.m. AuroraDowntownCampusLibrary Thursday,November6 12-1p.m.&6-7p.m.
SugarGroveToddLibrary
BookDiscussions
WhatWe'reReadingWednesdays
Wednesdays,October1&November5 8-9p.m.
VirtualviaZoom
Booksn'Brew
Wednesdays|7-9p.m.
October15:LadyMacbethbyAvaReid November12:SorrowlandbyRiversSolomon McCartyMillsTaproom 140S.RiverSt.Unit108 Aurora,IL60506
NonfictionBookDiscussion
Mondays|6:30-7:30p.m.
October20:FrostbitebyNicolaTwilley November17:CryinginHMartby MichelleZauner
WestBranch-MeetingRoom& VirtualviaZoom
MovieNight:TheFly (1958,TV-14)
Thursday,October23|6:30-8p.m. WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Inthis1958classicfilmstarringDavid Hedison,PatriciaOwens,andVincent Price,ascientistmutatesintoa grotesqueflycreatureaftera teleportationexperimentgoesawry
PoetryOpenMic
Tuesday,October28|6:30-8p.m. WestBranch-MeetingRoom Themicisyours!Comeshareyour originalpoetryorsimplylistenand enjoy Allagesarewelcome This eventwillbehostedbytheAurora PoetrySociety
BrickofChicago
Tuesday,October28|7-8p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126& VirtualviaZoom
Youcanlearnalotaboutacity's historythroughstudyingits architecture Inthisprogramwith architecturalphotographerand writerWillQuam,we'llexplore Chicago'shistorythroughitsbricks!
PROGRAMSFORADULTS
GriotAfrican-AmericanBookDiscussion
Tuesdays|6:30-7:30p.m.
October21:TheBlackAngelsbyMariaSmilios
November18:GreatExpectationsbyVinsonCunningham SantoriLibrary-305&VirtualviaZoom
ReadingGarden*
Tuesdays|6:30-7:30p.m.
October28:OurShareofNightbyMarianaEnríquez(Pt.1)
November25:OurShareofNight(Pt.2)
NideJardin-140S RiverSt,Unit106,Aurora,IL60506
BreakfastBookClub
Wednesdays|10:30-11:30a.m.
October29:AllTheColorsoftheDarkbyChrisWhitaker
November26:PachinkobyMinJinLee SantoriLibrary-126
WestBranchBookClub
Thursday|6:30-7:45p.m.
October30:TuesdayMooneyTalkstoGhostsbyKateRacculia WestBranch-MeetingRoom&VirtualviaZoom
FinancialFoundation:AGuideto ManagingMoney
Wednesday,November5|6-7p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126
Joinusforafunintrotopersonal finance!We'llexplorebudgeting, saving,investing,debtmanagement, &morewithCertifiedFinancial Planner(CFP©)KhadiaMichel
SpanishBasics*
Saturday,November8|2-3p.m. SantoriLibrary-224
InterestedinlearningSpanish?This introductoryprogramwillcover basicintroductionsandthemed, commonphrases inSpanish.
AvianAdventures:
BirdsoftheFoxRiverValley
Tuesday,November18|7-8p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126& VirtualviaZoom
TheFoxRiverValleysupportsallkinds ofnativeandmigratorybirds throughouttheyear Inthisprogram, naturalistJoshLibmanwillexplore howtoidentifyandappreciatethem Allageswelcome
KenjiLópez-Alt:AJourney ThroughFood&Science*
Tuesday,November18|7-8p.m. VirtualviaZoom
Joinaward-winningcookbook author,foodcolumnist,andSerious EatsdirectorJ.KenjiLópez-Altfor cookinginsights,techniques,&foodie exploration Chicago’sBillyZureikat joinsinconversation Madepossible byIllinoisLibrariesPresent
HealingSounds&Meditation*
Saturday,November22|11am -12:30pm WestBranch-MeetingRoom Experiencethehealingvibrationsofa SoundJourneyandmeditationthis holidayseasonwithGailMoralesof BlissfulLightYoga&Wellness
AuroraPoetrySociety*
Tuesday,November25|6:30-7:30p.m. WestBranch-MeetingRoom& VirtualviaZoom
Lovepoetry?Thisgroupisopento writersofallagesandabilities.We supporteachother,offercritiques,& hostevents Dropin&joininpersonor registerfortheZoomlink&monthly challenge
AuroraPublicLibraryFoundation AwardsGrantsfor2025
TheAuroraPublicLibraryFoundationhasawarded over$38,000ingrantstotheAuroraPublicLibrary District(APLD)for2025.Thesefundswillsupport innovativeprogramsenhancingcommunity accesstoresourcesandlearning.
Rory’sReadingAdventureKits
Thesekitsinspireyoungchildrento readingthroughbooks,games,an fosteringearlyliteracyandacade 100BooksBeforeHighSchool
Thisinitiativeencouragesmiddles studentstoread100books,promo andcriticalthinking,withincentive
MicrofilmDigitizationProject
Bydigitizinghistoricaldocuments,thisproject preservesAurora'shistory,makingitaccessible toresearchersandenthusiasts.
LightofLearningScholarships
ThesescholarshipsprovidefamiliesintheAurora Townshipwithlibrarycards.
LaFundacióndelaBibliotecaPúblicadeAuroraotorgasubvencionespara2025
LaFundacióndelaBibliotecaPúblicadeAurorahaotorgadomásde$38,000ensubvencionesal DistritodeBibliotecasPúblicasdeAurora(APLD)enel2025.Estosfondosapoyaránprogramas innovadoresquemejorenelaccesodelacomunidadalosrecursosyelaprendizaje.
KitsdeAventuradeLectoradeRory
Estoskitsinspiranalosniñospequeñosaamarlalecturaatravésde libros,juegosyactividadesquefomentanlaalfabetización tempranayeléxitoacadémico
100LibrosAntesdelaPreparatoria
Estainiciativaanimaalosestudiantesdesecundariaaleer100 libros,promoviendolaalfabetizaciónyelpensamientocrítico,con incentivos.
ProyectodeDigitalizacióndeMicrofilmes
Aldigitalizardocumentoshistóricos,este proyectopreservalahistoriadeAurora, haciéndolaaccesibleainvestigadoresy aficionados
BecasLightofLearning
Estasbecasproporcionantarjetasdebiblioteca alasfamiliasdelmunicipiodeAurora.
SantoriLibrary&Bookmobile 101S.RiverSt. Aurora,IL60506
EolaRoadBranch 555S.EolaRd. Aurora,IL60504
WestBranch 233S.ConstitutionDr. Aurora,IL60506
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