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2:ProgramsforAllAges Programasparatodaslasedades
3:Storytimes Cuentacuentos
4:Programasenespañol
6:ProgramsforChildren Programasparaniños
10:ProgramsforTeens Programasparaadolescentes
12:ProgramsforAdults Programasparaadultos
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PROGRAMASPARATODASLASEDADES
FreshStart:BacktoSchool& JobReadinessFair
Saturday,August16|1-4p.m. SantoriLibrary-Atrium
Meetwithcommunitypartners, enjoyavarietyoffreeservices, andmore!Ages5+.
FreshStart:Professional Haircuts
SantoriLibrary-Atrium
Needanewlookforajoboranew semesterofschool?Thelibrary hasyoucovered!Thiseventwillbe first-come-first-serve
CAPECon
NuevoComienzo:elregreso escolarydesarollolaboral sabádo,16deagosto|1-4p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-Atrio
¡Reúnaseconsocioscomunitarios, disfrutedeunavariedaddeservicios gratuitosymás!Edades5+.
Nuevocomienzo:cortesdepelo profesionales
BibliotecaSantori-Atrio ¡Obténuncortedepeloparael regresoescolarydesarollolaboral!
FreshStart:ProfessionalHeadshots
SantoriLibrary-224
GetafreeheadshotwithphotographerJeanHess!
Nuevocomienzo:retratosprofesionales
BibliotecaSantori-224
¡Obténunasesiónfotográficagratisconel fotógrafoJeanHess!
Saturday,August30|10am -4pm SantoriLibrary
Allagesareinvitedtocomecelebratecomics,cosplay,video games,andavarietyoffandomswithprograms,meetups, free-playarcadecabinets,charactermeet&greets, face-painting,andmore.
STORYTIME CUENTACUENTOS CUENTACUENTOS
Mondays lunes
Tuesdays martes
Wednesdays miércoles
Thursdays jueves
Fridays viernes
August9-October3
Duetorenovations,StorytimesatEolaRoadBrancharepaused untilfurthernotice.StorytimeTicketsareavailableatall Children'sDesks30minutesbeforethestartofstorytimes. 9deagosto-3deoctubre
Debidoarenovaciones,loscuentacuentos enlasucursalEola Roadestánenpausahastanuevoaviso.Losboletosparalos cuentacuentosestarándisponiblesenelescritoriodeniñosy niñas30minutosantesdelcuento.
Allages
Stories,songs,& activitiesforchildren andcaregivers.
Ages0-2
Dueto renovations, Storytimesat EolaRoad Branchare pauseduntil furthernotice.
10a.m.
Storytimewithshort books,lapsitsongs, rhymes,&playtime.
Edades0-2
Cuentosconlibros cortos,canciones, rimasytiempopara jugar
Todaslasedades Cuentos,cancionesy actividadespara niñosysus acompañantes 10a.m.
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.
Makerspacepuertasabiertas jueves,7,14deagosto&11,25de septiembre|1-5p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-Makerspace
¡Acompáñanosenlaaperturadel Makerspace,sincitaprevia!Trabaja enunproyecto,recibeasesoríao visitaelespacio.
MisPrimerosDispositivosdeAyuda** jueves,7deagosto|6:30-7:30p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-125/126
LaautoraColombianaLillianaSánchez nosenseñarálaimportanciade dispositivosdeayudaparaniñoscon unadiscapacidad,leeremosun cuentoyjugaremosconlos dispositivosparaampliarinclusión
Sentimientosycalma:cuentos bilingüeconNAMIKDK martes,12deagosto|6:30-7p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-Salónde cuentacuentos
¡Venalcuentacuentosbilingüecon LasgafasdemisemocionesyLa mochilademicalma!
Zumbaenlabiblioteca sabádo,2deagosto|10:30-11:30a.m.
BibliotecaSantori-125/126
¡Diviértetebailando
Zumbaconlainstructora Noemi!Todaslasedades sonbienvenidasynose requiereexperiencia.
RisasyRitmo:
¡UnaGranCelebración! domingo,7deseptiembre|2:30-3p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-125/126
¡CelebraelDíaNacionaldelos Abuelosconunevento intergeneracionalllenodealegría paraniñosdetodaslasedadesysus queridosabueloso“abue-amigos”! Disfrutadeunatardecreando manualidadesjuntos,jugandoal bingoybailandoalritmodemúsica dedistintasdécadas
Procrastinaciónysaludmental martes,9deseptiembre 6-7:30p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-224 &VirtualporZoom Losprofesionalesdelasalud mentaldeEllieMentalHealthnos platicaránsobrela procrastinación,exploraránsu relaciónconlasaludmentaly ofreceránconsejospara mitigarsusefectosnegativos Edades13+
PijamadadeMuñecos dePeluche
martes,9deseptiembre 5:30-6:30pm
BibliotecaSantori-Salónde cuentacuentos
CelebraelDíaNacionaldelOsode Peluche.Dejaatupelucheparauna aventuranocturnayrecógeloaldía siguienteparadescubrirquéhacía
SaboresdeLatinoamérica* martes,16deseptiembre 6:30-7:30p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-224 ¡CelebraelMesdelaHerencia Hispana/Latinaaprendiendoy probandorefrigerios latinoamericanos!Edades5+
Nuevocomienzo:clínicamóvil deregresoaclases*
sabádo,16deagosto|1-4p.m.
BibliotecaSantoriEstacionamiento
CommunityHealthPartnership proporcionaráexámenesfísicos gratuitosparaniñosenedad escolar
ArtesaníadelFestivaldelas FloresdeColombia*
lunes,4deagosto|10-11:30a.m.
BibliotecaSantori-125/126
CelebraelFestivalanual delasFloresdeMedellín, Colombia,decorandouna coronadeespumausando unavariedaddefloresartificiales.
Makerspacepuertasabiertas jueves,7,14deagosto& 11,25de septiembre|1-5pm
BibliotecaSantori-Makerspace ¡Acompáñanosenlaaperturadel Makerspace,sincita previa!Trabajaenun proyecto,recibeasesoría ovisitaelespacio
Yogaparaprincipiantes*
lunes,11,25deagosto& 15,29de septiembre|5-6p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-125/126
Nuestrainstructora,Silvia,ha enseñadoyogapormuchosaños Ella teguiaráytedaráconsejosencómo practicaryoga.Estarecomendado traerunatoallayunabotelladeagua.
Nuevocomienzo:cortesde peloprofesionales
sabádo,16deagosto|1-4p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-Atrio
¡Obténuncortedepeloparael regresoescolarydesarollo laboral!
Nuevocomienzo:retratos profesionales
sabádo,16deagosto|1-4p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-224
¡Obténunasesiónfotográfica gratisconelfotógrafoJeanHess
Computaciónbásica: ratónyteclado*
lunes,11deagosto|6-7p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-218
Aquíaprenderáslashabilidades básicasparausarelratónyelteclado.
Entrenadorlaboralenlabiblioteca martes,12,26deagostoy9,23de septiembre|1-3p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-332
Reúneteconunasesorprofesionalde workNetBatavia ¡Noserequierencitas!
TallerinformativosobreMedicare martes,12deagosto|6-7:15p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-125/126
AprendesobreelseguroMedicare paraentendersucomplejidady cambiosrecientes Exploraremos serviciosdeAgeGuide,comonutrición yapoyoacuidadores.Idealpara aclararopcionesmédicas.
Artesaníadeplanta cuentasdechaquira martes,26deagosto 6-7p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-224 Unaplantaquenunca tendrásqueregar!Esta decuentasteencantará Edades12+
Computaciónbásica: MicrosoftWord*
martes,2deseptiembre|6-7p.m. BibliotecaSantori-218
Aquíaprenderáslashabilidades básicasparausarelprograma MicrosoftWord
Testamentos,Fideicomisosy PlanificaciónPatrimonial sabádo,6deseptiembre 10:30-11:30a.m.
BibliotecaSantori-125/126& VirtualporZoom
Aprendecómoprotegertulegado financieroconTheNeighborProjecty elabogadoEmmanuelLlamas Citaconunconsejero laboralsinprevioregistro jueves,14,28deagostoy 11,25deseptiembre 1-3p.m.&5-7p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-332
Reúneteconunasesorprofesionalde labliblioteca ¡Noserequierencitas!
AbogadosenlaBiblioteca jueves,14deagostoy 11deseptiembre|6-7:30p.m. BibliotecaSantori-125/126
Estamosproporcionandounserviciosin citapreviaparaayudarconpreguntas legales 15minutosporpersona
Jardíndelectura* martes|6:30-7:30p.m. 19deagosto:MinombreesEmilia delValleporIsabelAllende 23deseptiembre:Corazóntan blancoporJavierMaría NideJardin-140S.RiverSt.,unidad 106,Aurora,IL60506
Jardíndelecturaesunclubde lecturabilingüeconenfoquede autoresLatinos/Hispanos
SaboresdeLatinoamérica* martes,16deseptiembre 6:30-7:30p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-224 ¡CelebraelMesdela HerenciaHispana/Latina aprendiendoyprobandorefrigerios latinoamericanos!Edades5+
NochedePelícula:Selena
miércoles,24deseptiembre|6-8p.m. BibliotecaSantori-125/126
JenniferLopezinterpretaaSelena,una cantantetejananacidaenTexascon álbumesqueencabezanlaslistasde músicalatina.ClasificaciónPG,1997.
Artistasalaobra:BolsaconNopal* martes,30deseptiembre 6:30-7:45p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-125/126
MariaAguirrehablarásobresuarte, quélainspiraycómosucultura impactasuarte Luegonosguiará pararealizarnuestrapropiabolsa conundibujodecactusonopalen acrílico.Edadesde12+.
Inglésenlabiblioteca
Todoslosjuevesenagostoy septiembre|6:30-7:30p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-224 ¡Mejoratuingléshabladoenuna clasesemanalrelajada!
Grupodeconversacióneninglés* Todoslossábadosenagostoy septiembre|10:30a.m.-12p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-332& VirtualporZoom
¡Únaseaestudiantesdeinglésde nivelintermedioenuna conversaciónenpersonaoen Zoom!
InglésIntermedio*
Todosloslunesymiércolesa partirde9/3|9a.m.-12p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-305
¿Quieresmejorartuinglés?
RegístrateenjulioconWorldRelief paraelsemestredeotoño.
Inglésparaprincipiantes*
Todoslosmartesyjuevesapartir de9/4|9a.m.-12p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-224
¿Empiezasaaprenderinglés?
RegístrateenjulioconWorldRelief paraelsemestredeotoño
StuffedAnimalSleepoveronthe Bookmobile
Drop-off:Monday,August11 from9-10a.m.atArrowoodPark
Pickup:Tuesday,August12 from9:30-11a.m.atPhillipsPark
Yourcuddlypalwillenjoy storytime,makesome newfriends,andembark onotherfunadventures! Anightofwhimsicalwonderawaits!
StorytimeatSociety57
Feelings&Calm: BilingualStorytime withNAMIKDK
Tuesday,August12 6:30-7pm
SantoriLibraryStorytimeRoom
Joinusforaspecialbilingual storytimefeaturingTheGlassesofMy Emotions&MyCalmingBackpack!
ChessClub
Tuesdays,August12&September9 10-10:30a.m.
Society57-100S RiverSt,Aurora,IL60506
EnjoytheambianceofSociety57 duringthisallagesstorytime Asmall snackandjuiceboxwillbeavailable forchildreninattendance For childrenofallages&theircaregivers.
PreschoolPicassos
Tuesdays,August12&September9 10:30-11:15a.m.
SantoriLibrary-StorytimeRoom Preschoolersandtheircaregiverswill exploreopen-endedartactivities thatwillinspirecreativityandsensory exploration Ages3+withacaregiver
Tuesdays|6:30-8p.m
August12&September9
WestBranch-MeetingRoom August19&September16
SantoriLibrary-125/126
Dropin,learn,play,andhavefun developingstrategieswithBrad Smith,retiredteacherandchess expert ChessClubwelcomes newbies,novicesandchessmasters. Walk-inswelcome!
NoonLionsClubFreeVision Screening
Saturdays,August16&September20 9:30-11:30a.m.
SantoriLibrary-StorytimeRoom AuroraNoonLionsClubprovidesfree visionscreeningforchildren.Primarily aimedat6monthsto6yearsold althoughusefuluptoage16
FreshStart:ProfessionalHaircuts Saturday,August16 1-4p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Atrium Getafreehaircutforback toschoolorjobdevelopment
Tuesdays,August19& September2,16,30|11a.m.-12p.m.
SantoriLibrary-StorytimeRoom Getkindergartenreadywiththis interactiveplaytime,broughttoyou incollaborationwithSPARKAurora.
Grandparents'DayCelebration
Sunday,September7|2-4p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Atrium&125/126
Allarewelcometocelebrate Grandparents'Daywith Aurora'snonprofitsenior serviceproviders!Enjoy crafts,activities,&more
StuffySleepover
Tuesday,September9
5:30-6:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-StorytimeRoom
CelebrateNationalTeddyBearDay. Dropoffyourstuffedanimalforan overnightadventurethenpickthem upthenextdayandfindoutwhat theywereupto
Gabby'sDollhouseParty**
Saturday,September13|2-2:45p.m.
SantoriLibrary-StorytimeRoom
Let'scelebrateGabbyandfriendswith catgames,craft,andcupcake decorating!Ages3+withacaregiver
Saturday,September13|2-3p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Joinusforprizesandfun-playinga Mexicangamesimilartobingo Familieswelcome
FireflyFamilyTheatrePresents: HarvestMoonPuppetShow**
Saturday,September27 10-10:40a.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
JoinSparktheFirefly andallherfriendsas theywelcomeFall
Watchthechanging leavesandexperience allthesightsand soundsofFallinFireflyGrove Ages2-7withacaregiver
CAPECon2025(seepage2formoreinfo)
Saturday,August30|10a.m.-4p.m.
SantoriLibrary
FriendshipPinwithLetterBeads
Saturday,August2|1-2pm
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Learnhowtomakeaunique friendshippinusingletterbeadsand asafetypintocelebrateNational FriendshipDay.
DIYTrinketBox**
Sunday,August3|2-3pm
SantoriLibrary-125/126
Makeatrinketboxfromcraftsticksto keepyourprecioussummerfindings andmakethisyourkeeperof memories.
GottaMake'EmAll**
Monday,August4|1-2p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Makerspace& StorytimeRoom
Explorehowtomakea3DPokémon© figureinourMakerspace,paintthe figure,andtakeithome.Ages8-11 withacaregiver.
SuperheroStorytime
10-10:30a.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
Wearyourbestcostumeand flyintoasuperstorytime!Forchildrenofall agesandtheircaregivers.
10a.m.-12p.m.
SantoriLibrary-305
StartCAPEConwithyourfellow Pokémon©fans!Thismeetupwill beaselectrifyingasaPawmot's DoubleShockandmorefunthan abarrelofMankeys!Tradecards, battle,enjoysnacks,andmore
CosplayFashionShow 3:30-4p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Atrium ShowoffyourfavoriteStarTrek© uniform,SailorMoon©suit, Spiderman©costume,orwhatever yourfavoritelook-It'syourtimeto shine!Seeandcelebratesome amazingcostumes&meetother cosplayers.
DancePartywithStitchy 1-2p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
Burstingwithenergyand mischief,Stitchyisbringing awhirlwindoffunand excitement!Camedance andplaywiththis intergalactic sensationknown forplayful antics&a heartwarming personality
ActivitiesontheGowiththe Bookmobile
Tuesdays,August5&12|9:30-11a.m.
PhillipsParkZooVisitorCenter1000RayMosesDr Aurora IL60505 Joinusforart,STEM otherfunsummer activities!The Bookmobile willalsobeon-site withawideselect games,movies,books,andmagazines Ages6+withacaregiver
Drop-off:Monday,August11 from9-10a.m.atArrowoodPark Pickup:Tuesday,August12 from9:30-11a.m.atPhillipsPark Yourcuddlypalwillenjoy storytime,makesomenewfriends, andembarkonotherfun adventures!Anightofwhimsical wonderawaits!
Monday,August11
Wednesday,August6 10-11a.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
Discoverwheremonarchbutterflies comefromandwherethey disappeartointhewinter.Learn abouttheirmetamorphiclifecycle andmorethroughinteractive activitiesandstories
Thursdays,August7,14& September11,25|1-5p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Makerspace JoinusastheMakerspaceopensits doorstoeveryone,noappointment required!Walkintoworkona project,getsomeadvice,ortakea tourofthespace
Friday,August8|2-3p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126
Timeisrunningout!Ifyoulove solvingpuzzlesandbreakingcodes, thenweneedyourhelpatthe ChocolateFactory Ages7-11
Saturday,August9|11am -12pm SantoriLibrary-125/126
Learnhowtodrapeasari&makean inspiredcraftinthisstorytime Come drapedinasarioryoucandrape oneofoursifyoudon’thaveone!
10:30-11:30a.m.&12:30-1:30p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126
ScienceexpertsDiana&Patwilllead usinfunscienceactivitieswitha "FantasticFabulousFlight"theme!
FunforAll:BoardGames
Mondays|5-7p.m.
WestBranch
August11|MeetingRoom September15|LivingRoom
Allagesareinvitedtocomeplay theboardgameswehave availableand/orbringafavorite boardgameandteachothers howtoplay!Walk-inswelcome
StorytimewithNAMIKDK
Tuesday,August12|6:30-7p.m.
SantoriLibrary-StorytimeRoom Joinusforaspecialbilingual storytimefeaturingTheGlassesofMy EmotionsandMyCalmingBackpack!
ChessClub
Tuesdays|6:30-8p.m
August12&September9
WestBranch-MeetingRoom August19&September16
SantoriLibrary-125/126
Dropin,learn,play,andhavefun developingstrategieswithBrad Smith,retiredteacherandchess expert ChessClubwelcomes newbies,novicesandchess masters.Walk-inswelcome!
FamilyCraftNight
Wednesdays
6:30-7p.m.
August13,20,27& September3,10,17,24
SantoriLibrary-StorytimeRoom
Bringthewholefamilyforcraftnight atthelibrary!Eachweekwewill featureup-cycledmaterials Ages4+withacaregiver
Back-to-SchoolPajamaParty**
Thursday,August14|6:30-7:15p.m.
SantoriLibrary-StorytimeRoom
Celebratethenewschoolyearwitha craft,snack,andsomeglow-in-thedarkfun!Don’tforgettowearyour pajamas!Ages5+
HomeschoolHuddle
Fridays|2-3p.m.
August15:PopintoWarhol September19: EarthquakeScience
SantoriLibrary-125/126
Activitiesfromarttoscience andeverythinginbetween! Gradelevels1-5withfamilies
NoonLionsClubFreeVision Screening
Saturdays,August16&September20
9:30-11:30a.m.
SantoriLibrary-StorytimeRoom
AuroraNoonLionsClubprovidesfree visionscreeningforchildren.Primarily aimedat6monthsto6yearsold althoughusefuluptoage16
LEGO©Club
Saturdays,August16& September20|1-2p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom ComeintobuildcoolLEGO© creations LEGO©swillbe providedbythelibrary
JunkJournal
Saturday,August16|2-3p.m.
SantoriLibrary-StorytimeRoom
Createyourownjunkjournalwith paperbags,oldgiftbagsandother funmaterials
ReadingwithRover**
Wednesdays,August20& September17|4-5pm
WestBranch-MeetingRoom Thursdays,August28& September25|6:30-7:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-StorytimeRoom Havefunreadingtoourdog friends!Dogsandhandlersare fromtheFoxValleyTherapy DogClub.Forchildrenofall agesandtheircaregivers
MagicianJohnSturk**
Saturday,August23 11a.m.-12p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126 John'sshowcontainsa uniquecombinationof sleight-of-handmagic, comedy,andaudience participation-tonsof funforages6+witha caregiver!
OneInMath*
Sundays,August24& September7,14,21,28 3-4p.m.
SantoriLibrary-StorytimeRoom Empoweryourchildrenby fosteringtheirloveofmath!Join OneInMath,afreein-personmath tutoringprogramforstudentsin gradesK-3,runbyvolunteers
HomeschoolAwardWinningBookClub
Thursdays|2-3p.m.
August28:WeDreamof SpacebyErinEntradaKelly September25: MexikidbyPedroMartin SantoriLibrary-StorytimeRoom Pickupyour copyofthe bookatthe KCCdesk Ages8-11
Thursdays,August28& September25|4-5p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom Learnandpracticethebasic techniquesofcrocheting. Registrationopenstwoweeksbefore theevent Caregiversarewelcome
FirstFriday:AuroraArtLeague ArtistReception
Friday,September5|5:30-8:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Atrium JoinusfortheAuroraArt League's67thAnnual Member'sShow!Check outtheyear'sbestofthe best,includingpaintings, mixedmedia,and photography.Enjoylive music&refreshments.
AnnualDreamScriber'sEvent
Saturday,September6|2-4p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126
Joinusfortheexcitingdebutof youngwriterswhohavecompleted the12-weekDreamScriber's program Theyoungauthorswillbe sellingtheirbooks,andlightsnacks andbeverageswillbeserved.
Grandparents'DayCelebration
Sunday,September7|2-4p.m. SantoriLibrary-Atrium&125/126
Allarewelcometocelebrate Grandparents'DaywithAurora's nonprofitseniorserviceproviders! Enjoycrafts,activities,&more
Groove&Giggles: AGrandCelebration!
Sunday,September7|2:30-3pm SantoriLibrary-125/126
CelebrateNationalGrandparentsDay withajoyfulintergenerationaleventfor childrenofallagesandtheirbeloved grandparentsor"grand-friends"!
StuffySleepover
Tuesday,September9
5:30-6:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-StorytimeRoom
CelebrateNationalTeddyBearDay Dropoffyourstuffedanimal foranovernightadventure thenpickthemupthenext dayandfindoutwhatthey wereupto
Let'sPlayLoteria
Saturday,September13|2-3pm
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Joinusforprizesandfun-playinga Mexicangamesimilartobingo Familieswelcome.
FlavorsofLatinAmerica*
Tuesday,September16
6:30-7:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-224
CelebrateHispanic/LatinoHeritage Monthbylearningaboutandtrying LatinAmericansnacks!Ages5+
AddColortoHeritage: LaserEngravedPainting**
Thursday,September18|6-7p.m.
SantoriLibrary-StorytimeRoom
Havefunpaintingintricateorsimple designsthathonorHispanicHeritage Month Takehomepainted masterpiecesthatareonawood boardandarelaserengraved.
AutumnEquinoxCelebration
Saturday,September20|2-3p.m.
SantoriLibrary-StorytimeRoom
Celebratetheequinoxbycreating yourownnaturecraft,assembling homemadegranola,andplaying Astronomy-themedBingo!
CaramelAppleTasting**
Tuesday,September23
4-4:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
It'sappleseason!Wewillmakebitesizedcaramelappletreatsusinga varietyoftoppings Ages8-11
IntrotoRobotics*
Saturday,August2|9:30-10:30a.m.
SantoriLibrary-224
Getanintroductiontot worldofroboticsand codingwithour friendsfrom ReadySetCode!
TeenAdvisoryBoard(TAB)
Mondays,August4&September8 6-7:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-224, WestBranch-MeetingRoom, &VirtualviaZoom
Weareagroupofteensthathelp withspecialprojectsandplanning programs.P.S.therewillbepizza!
MakerspaceOpenHouse
Thursdays,August7,14& September11,25|1-5p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Makerspace
JoinusastheMakerspaceopensits doorstoeveryone,noappointment required!Walkintoworkonaproject, getsomeadvice,ortakeatourof thespace
APLDatAliveAurora: Balloon-PoweredCars
Friday,August8|3-5p.m. AliveCenterAurora406W.GalenaBlvd.,Aurora,IL60506 ComejoinusattheAliveCenter duringtheirfree,after-school,dropinhours!Thismonth,wewillbe makingballoon-poweredcarsoutof recycledwaterbottles
GloveMonsters**
Saturday,September27 2-3p.m.
SantoriLibrary-StorytimeRoom
Turnagloveintoyourveryown glovemonsterwithsomesimple handsewing Noexperience required.Ages7+withacaregiver.
TheBlindMenandtheElephant
Sunday,September28|2-3p.m.
SantoriLibrary-StorytimeRoom
ReadandcraftaboutthisIndianFolk Talewhichencourageshumilityand listeningtoothers’different viewpoints.
FunforAll:BoardGames Mondays|5-7p.m. WestBranch
August11|MeetingRoom September15|LivingRoom
Allagesareinvitedtocomeplaythe boardgameswehaveavailable and/orbringafavoriteboardgame andteachothershowtoplay! Walk-inswelcome.
Mondays,August11& September15|6-7pm SantoriLibrary-224
Comeplayavarietyofvirtualreality (VR)gamesandapps,includingFruit Ninja,AmongUs,BeatSaber,Gorilla Tag,andmore!Noexperienceis necessary,andtherewillbesnacks
ChessClub
Tuesdays|6:30-8p.m August12&September9
WestBranch-MeetingRoom August19&September16
SantoriLibrary-125/126
Dropin,learn,play,andhavefun developingstrategieswithBrad Smith,retiredteacherandchess expert ChessClubwelcomes newbies,novicesandchessmasters.
FreshStart:Back-to-School MobileClinic*
Saturday,August16|1-4p.m.
SantoriLibrary-ParkingLot CommunityHealthPartnershipwill beprovidingfreephysicalsforschool agechildren(K-12)
FreshStart:ProfessionalHaircuts
Saturday,August16|1-4p.m. SantoriLibrary-Atrium
GetafreehaircutaspartofAPLD's "FreshStart:BacktoSchool&Job ReadinessFair"
Tuesday,August19|4:30-5:30p.m. SantoriLibrary-224
Schoolisstarting-let'smakeitalittle morefun!Wewillbedecorating notebooks,folders,andpencilcases Allmaterialswillbeprovided includingtheschoolsupplies.
Monday,August25|6-7p.m. SantoriLibrary-224
Comemakecoastersandtileart usingyourfavoritecomicbook characters!Allmaterialsprovided.
BeadedPlantCraft*
Tuesday,August26|6-7p.m. SantoriLibrary-224
Aplantyouneverhavetowater!This beadedcraftwillneverdieonyou. Ages12+
CAPECon2025(seepage2formoreinfo)
Saturday,August30|10a.m.-4p.m. SantoriLibrary
Pokémon©Meetup
10am -12pm
SantoriLibrary-305
StartCAPEConwithyour fellowPokémon©fans This meetupwillbeaselectrifying asaPawmot'sDoubleShock andmorefunthanabarrelof Mankeys!Tradecards,battle, enjoysnacks,andmore
CosplayFashionShow
3:30-4p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Atrium ShowoffyourfavoriteStarTrek© uniform,SailorMoon©suit, Spiderman©costume,or whateveryourfavoritelookIt'syourtimetoshine!See& celebratesomeamazing costumes&meetother cosplayers
FirstFriday:AuroraArtLeague ArtistReception
Friday,September5|5:30-8:30p.m. SantoriLibrary-Atrium JoinusfortheAuroraArtLeague's 67thAnnualMember'sShow!Check outtheyear'sbestofthebest, includingpaintings,mixedmedia, andphotography Enjoylivemusic& refreshments
Saturday,September6|1-3p.m. WestBranch-MeetingRoom Comehangout,talkaboutyour favorites,watchanime,readmanga, craft,anddrawyourfavorite characters.Cosplayandwalk-insare welcome!Grades6-12
Grandparents'DayCelebration
Sunday,September7|2-4p.m. SantoriLibrary-Atrium&125/126
Allarewelcometocelebrate Grandparents'DaywithAurora's nonprofitseniorserviceproviders! Enjoycrafts,activities,&more
FlavorsofLatinAmerica*
Tuesday,September16 6:30-7:30p.m. SantoriLibrary-224 CelebrateHispanic/Latino HeritageMonthbylearning aboutandtryingLatinAmerican snacks!Ages5+
Tuesday,September23|6-7:30p.m. SantoriLibrary-224&VirtualviaZoom MentalhealthprofessionalsfromEllie MentalHealthwillpullbackthe curtainonprocrastination,exploreits tiestomentalhealth,andoffertipson howtomitigateitsnegativeeffects.
Monday,September29|7-8pm
SantoriLibrary-224 Fallisintheair;getexcitedwiththese leafbowls!Makeandpaintyourown decorativeclaybowls.Allmaterials willbeprovided.Grades6-12.
EnglishattheLibrary
ThursdaysinAugust&
September|6:30-7:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-224
ImproveyourEnglish conversationskillsinaweekly, relaxedenvironment!
EnglishConversationGroup*
SaturdaysinAugust&September 10:30am -12pm
SantoriLibrary-332& VirtualviaZoom
JoinEnglishlearnersatthe intermediatelevelinconversation inpersonoronZoom!
IntermediateEnglish*
Mondays&Wednesdays starting9/3|9a.m.-12p.m.
SantoriLibrary-305
AreyouanintermediateEnglish learner?Registerforthisfree weeklyclasswithWorldRelief.
EnglishforBeginners*
Tuesdays&Thursdaysstarting 9/4|9a.m.-12p.m.
SantoriLibrary-224
AreyoustartingtolearnEnglish? Registerforafreeweeklyclass withWorldRelief
MakeaPaperLantern*
Monday,August4
6-7p.m.
SantoriLibraryMakerspace
Createahanging paperlanternusing ourCricutmachine!
GamesforGrownups
AuroraWritingWorkshopGroup
Tuesday,August5&September2 7-8:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-305
TheAuroraWritingWorkshopGroup helpswritersgrowtheircraftthrough positivefeedbackandreactionand aimstohelpwriterspolishtheirwork forpublicationorpersonal satisfaction
MakerspaceOpenHouse
Thursdays,August7,14& September11,25|1-5p.m.
TuesdaysinAugust&September
1-3pm
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Comeplaytheboardgameswe haveavailableand/orbringyour favoriteboardgameandteach othershowtoplay!Ages19+
SantoriLibrary-Makerspace
JoinusastheMakerspaceopensits doorstoeveryone,noappointment required!Walkintoworkonaproject, getsomeadvice,ortakeatourof thespace
AuroraBusinessUnited
Fridays|7:30-10a.m.
August8:SantoriLibrary-125/126
September12:Tobeannounced AuroraBusinessUnited(1000+ members)islikelythelargest networkinggroupinthewestern suburbs Businessowners,employees, entrepreneurs,non-profits,arts, government&othersarewelcome
CommunityBloodDrive
Saturday,August9|10a.m.-2p.m.
EolaRoadBranch-ParkingLot
TheVersitiBloodCenter'sBloodDrive Buswillbevisitingthelibrary,and donatedbloodwillbenefitarea hospitals Canyouhelp?!Alldonors mustshowaphotoIDpriortodonating.
Aurora'sSkyscraper: LelandHotelHistory&Memories
Saturday,August9|2-3p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126& VirtualviaZoom
Backintheday,Lelandwas theplacetobe!Partswanky hotel,partclub,peoplecame fromallovertosee&beseen atLeland.Joinlocalhistorian TracyDurantolearnandreminisce!
GenealogyWalk-InAssistance
Mondays,August11&September8 10am -12:30pm
SantoriLibrary-231
Wednesdays,August13& September10|1-3p.m.
WestBranch-LivingRoom
Needhelpwithyourfamilytree?
Askourexpertvolunteers,Maxineand DianeLiesinger,whosemanycombined yearsofexperiencecanhelpyouwith yourfamilyhistoryquestions.
FunforAll:BoardGames
Mondays|5-7p.m. WestBranch
August11|MeetingRoom September15|LivingRoom
Allagesareinvitedtocomeplaythe boardgameswehaveavailable and/orbringafavoriteboardgame andteachothershowtoplay! Walk-inswelcome
CareerCoachintheLibrary
Tuesdays,August12,26& September9,23|1-3p.m. SantoriLibrary-332 WalkinandmeetwithaCareer CoachfromworkNetBatavia.No appointmentnecessary
ChessClub
Tuesdays|6:30-8p.m
August12&September9
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
August19&September16
SantoriLibrary-125/126
Dropin,learn,play,andhavefun developingstrategieswithBrad Smith,retiredteacherandchess expert ChessClubwelcomes newbies,novicesandchessmasters Walk-inswelcome!
ParanormalDiscussionGroup
Wednesdays,August13& September10|6-7:30p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126
Joinenthusiastswellversedin paranormalandmetaphysical topicswhoenjoymeaningful discussion.Occasionalguest speakersarewelcome.
Walk-InwithaCareerCoach
Thursday,August14,28& September11,25
1-3pm &5-7pm
SantoriLibrary-332
Walkinandmeetoneofthelibrary's DigitalNavigatorCareerCoaches. Noappointmentnecessary
Thursdays,August14& September11|6-7:30p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126 Havealegalquestion? Comeforafree,15minute, walk-inconsultation!
SummerMovieNights: SomeLikeItHot
Thursday,August14|6:30-8:30p.m. WestBranch-MeetingRoom Cooloffwithacoolmoviefromthe 1950s!QuirkycomedySomeLikeIt HotstarsMarilynMonroe,Tony Curtis,andJohnLemmon!Snacks provided Ages19+
Aurora'sValerieTaylor: CelebratingLesbianPulpFiction
Monday,August18|7-8p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126& VirtualviaZoom
Oftendismissedastawdrytrash, lesbianpulpnovelsbecamealifeline forisolatedlesbians&queerwomen inthe1950-60s JoinJenDentelfrom Gerber/HartLibrary&Archivesto learnaboutAurora'sownpulpfiction author,ValerieTaylor!
HowtoUseVectorGraphicsin theMakerspace*
Wednesdays,August20& September17|6-7p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Makerspace
LearnhowtotransformanSVG (ScalableVectorGraphics)fileintoa 3D-printed,laser-cut,orvinyl-cut creation
HolisticNatural BeautyTips
Wednesday,August20
6:30-7:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
Learnhowtousenaturalproductsthat canhelpbeautifyyourskinandhair withlicensedcosmetologistand ownerofHolisticHairbyTrish Ages12+
BacktoSchool& JobReadinessFair
Saturday,August16|1-4p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Atrium
Meetwithcommunitypartners, enjoyavarietyoffreeservices, andmore!Ages5+
ProfessionalHaircuts
Saturday,August16|1-4p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Atrium
Needanewlookforajoboranew semesterofschool?Thelibrary hasyoucovered!Thiseventwill befirst-come-first-served
Saturday,August16|1-4pm
SantoriLibrary-224
Getafree,professionalheadshot withphotographerJeanHess
DementiaCarepartner SupportGroup
Thursdays,August21& September18|6-7p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Buildasupportsystemandenjoy meaningfulconversationwith peoplewhounderstandyourjourney inasupportiveenvironment
FaciliatedbyLaVonLenawayof DragonflySeniorNavigationServices
RetroCooking: Fabulous'50s&'60s*
Saturday,August23|10-11:30a.m. WestBranch-MeetingRoom ChefSusanMaddoxwillreturntoput anewtwistonsomefabulousfood favoritesfromthe'50s&'60s.Recipes &sampleswillbeincluded!Ages19+
MakeaPokémon©Keychain*
Monday,August25|6-7pm
SantoriLibrary-Makerspace
Learnhowweuseourlasercutterto createglitteringPokémon© keychainsforCAPECon,thenhave somefunmakingauniquekeychain ofyourownfavoritePokémon©!
BeadedPlantCraft*
Tuesday,August26|6-7p.m.
SantoriLibrary-224
Aplantyouneverhavetowater!This beadedcraftwillneverdieonyou Ages12+
AuroraPoetrySociety*
Tuesdays,August26&September23 6:30-7:30pm
WestBranch-MeetingRoom& VirtualviaZoom
Lovepoetry?Thisgroupisopentowriters ofallagesandabilities.Wesupport eachother,offercritiques,&hostevents. Dropin&joininpersonorregisterforthe Zoomlink&monthlychallenge
OurNightSky&LightPollution
Tuesday,August26|7-8p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126& VirtualviaZoom
AdamKreuzer(DarkSkyInternational) andBarbMcKittrick(KaneCounty ForestPreserve)willtalkabouthow lightpollutionaffectsourviewofthe nightskyandtheenvironment
AuroraArtLeagueMember'sShow
Friday,September5|12-5p.m.Saturday,September6|9a.m.-4p.m. SantoriLibrary-Atrium
Comeexplorethe67thAnnualAurora ArtLeagueMember'sShow!Check outtheyear'sbestofthebest
FirstFriday:AuroraArtLeague ArtistReception
Friday,September5|5:30-8:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Atrium
JoinusfortheAuroraArtLeague's 67thAnnualMember'sShow!Check outtheyear'sbestofthebest, includingpaintings,mixedmedia, andphotography Enjoylivemusic& refreshments
Grandparents'DayCelebration
Sunday,September7|2-4pm
SantoriLibrary-Atrium&125/126 Allarewelcometocelebrate Grandparents'DaywithAurora's nonprofitseniorserviceproviders! Enjoycrafts,activities,&more
CAPECon2025(seepage2formoreinfo)
Saturday,August30|10a.m.-4p.m. SantoriLibrary
StickyStuff-GlueThingstoOther ThingsforCosplay,Crafts,&More 10-11a.m.
SantoriLibrary-224
Comelearnthebasicsfromaward-winning foamsmith,sewist,propmaker,andauthorMaker Fishmeal!They'llexplorehowallcancosplay& sharetheirloveforstickysituations.
Pokémon©Meetup
10a.m.-12p.m.
SantoriLibrary-305
StartCAPEConwithyourfellow Pokémon©fans!Thismeetupwill beaselectrifyingasaPawmot's DoubleShockandmorefunthan abarrelofMankeys!Tradecards, battle,enjoysnacks,andmore.
DIYWelcomeSign*
Monday,September8|10-11:30a.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
Createaunique,shadowbox-style welcomesignusingacrylicpaint, woodenframes&lettering,andhot glue Allsupplieswillbeprovidedyoubringthespiritofhospitality!
NextLevelTTRPGMiniPainting*
Tuesday,September9|6-7p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
Yournextadventureintabletop gamingishere!Cometothelibrary tolearnnewpaintingtechniquesfor 3D-printedtabletopminiatures
Art&Adventure!PaintYourOwnTTRPGMiniature 11:30a.m.-1:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-224
Unleashyourcreativity&bringyourtabletoprole-playing gamestolife!ComepaintyourownminiaturefigurineWhetheryou'reaseasonedpainteroracuriousbeginner, allskilllevelsarewelcome Miniatureswillbeprovided whilesupplieslast
FinishYourCosplayHowtoGetGoing&GetDone 2-3p.m.
SantoriLibrary-224
Cometalkprojectcompletionwith award-winningfoamsmith,sewist, propmaker,andauthorMaker Fishmeal!They'llsharetipsand theirloveforjuicyhiddendetails andsupercleanseams.
CosplayFashionShow 3:30-4p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Atrium
ShowoffyourfavoriteStarTrek© uniform,SailorMoon©suit, Spiderman©costume,orwhatever yourfavoritelook-It'syourtimeto shine!Seeandcelebratesome amazingcostumes&meetother cosplayers.
WhatWe'reReading
Wednesdays
Wednesdays,August6& September3|8-9p.m. VirtualviaZoom
Readinganythinggoodlately?Join ourvirtualbookclubviaZoom!
We'lltaketurnssharingthegreat booksthatwehavebeenreading.
Booksn'Brew
Wednesdays|7-9p.m.
August13:StoneBlindbyNatalie Haynes
September17:Rebeccaby DaphneDuMaurier
McCartyMillsTaproom-140S. RiverSt.,Unit108,Aurora,IL60506
Wereadavarietyofgenresand meetatMcCartyMillsTaproomone Wednesdayamonthtosocialize, discussbooks,andenjoylibations!
NonfictionBookDiscussion
Mondays|6:30-7:30p.m.
August18:DisabilityVisibility editedbyAliceWong
September15:The UndocumentedAmericansby KarlaCornejoVillavicencio WestBranch-MeetingRoom& VirtualviaZoom
Wereadavarietyof contemporarynonfictionand meetmonthlyfordiscussion.
GriotAfrican-American BookDiscussion
Tuesdays|6:30-7:30p.m.
August19:ByHerOwnDesignby PiperHuguley
September16:TroubletheSaints byAlayaDawnJohnson
SantoriLibrary-305& VirtualviaZoom
WereadbooksbyAfricanAmericanauthorsandmeet monthlyfordiscussion
ReadingGarden*
Tuesdays|6:30-7:30p.m.
August19:MyNameisEmiliadel VallebyIsabelAllende
September23:AHeartSoWhite byJavierMaría
NideJardin-140S.RiverSt.,Unit 106,Aurora,IL60506
Weareabilingual(English/Spanish) bookclubfocusedon Latino/Hispanicauthors
BreakfastBookClub
Wednesdays |10:30-11:30a.m.
August27:LadyClementineby MarieBenedict
September24:TheWomenby KristinHannah SantoriLibrary-126
Wereadavarietyoffictiontitles, mainlyhistoricalfiction,andmeet onceamonthinpersonforlively discussionandtastyrefreshments
WestBranchBookClub
Thursdays|6:30-7:45p.m.
August28:FindingMebyViolaDavis September25:MyGrandmother AskedMetoTellYouShe'sSorry byF.Backman
WestBranch-MeetingRoom& VirtualviaZoom
Wereadavarietyofcontemporary fictionandnonfictionmeetmonthly fordiscussion
SpanishBasics*
Saturday,September13|2-3p.m.
SantoriLibrary-224
InterestedinlearningSpanish?This introductoryprogramwillcover basicintroductionsandthemed, commonphrasesinSpanish
MakeYourOwnVinylDecals*
Monday,September15|6-7p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Makerspace
JoinusintheMakerspacefora tutorialonhowtouseourRoland© vinylcutterandtheCorelDRAW© graphicseditingsoftwaretomake yourownvinyldecalsforwindows, waterbottles,binders,andmore
FlavorsofLatinAmerica*
Tuesday,September16
6:30-7:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-224
CelebrateHispanic/LatinoHeritage Monthbylearningaboutandtrying LatinAmericansnacks!Ages5+
Wednesday,September24|6-8p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126
EnjoytheinspiringstoryofSelena (JenniferLopez),theTexas-bornand iconicTejanasingerwithcharttoppingalbumsontheLatinmusic charts (Thismoviewillbeshownin SpanishwithEnglishsubtitles)Rated PG,1997
SantoriLibrary&Bookmobile 101S.RiverSt. Aurora,IL60506
EolaRoadBranch 555S.EolaRd. Aurora,IL60504
WestBranch 233S.ConstitutionDr. Aurora,IL60506
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