June & July 2024 Newsletter

Aurora Public Library District Newsletter

(630) 264 - 4117

Hours | Horario

Monday - Thursday: 9 a m - 9 p m

Lunes - jueves

Friday - Saturday: 9 a m - 5 p m

Viernes - sábado

Sunday: 1 - 5 p m

Domingo

Closed | Cerrada

07/04 - Independence Day

Día de la Independencia

Message from our Director Mensaje de nuestra Directora

In 2022, we asked for your feedback about how your libraries are working for you, and we heard you loud and clear – better spaces for kids and teens, larger program rooms (and more programs!), more group study rooms, better access to technology, and updated interiors We spent 2023 putting together an infrastructure plan, and in 2024 we’ve been working with our architects and the Library Board to finalize everything. Now we’re ready to get started, and Eola Road Branch is first up! We have in-person and virtual information sessions scheduled so that you can see all the great things that are coming, and of course there’s a party to celebrate construction starting at Eola Road Branch West Branch customers, you’re up next: expect to start hearing from us in early 2025

The Excitement is Building: Eola Renovations Saturday, June 15 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Tuesday, July 9 at 2 p.m.

Friday, August 9 at 10 a m

Thursday, August 22 at 7 p m

Eola Road Branch - 166

Enjoy a carnival (6/15) and lively activities as you hear the most current information on our Eola Road Branch renovation project! A virtual option is available on July 9 with registration

En 2022, te pedimos tu opinión sobre el funcionamiento de tus bibliotecas y te escuchamos alto y claro: mejores espacios para niños y adolescentes, salas de programas más grandes (¡y más programas!), más salas de estudio, mejor acceso a tecnología e interiores renovados. Pasamos el 2023 elaborando un plan de infraestructura y en el 2024 trabajamos con nuestros arquitectos y la junta directiva para finalizarlo todo ¡Ahora estamos listos para comenzar y primero le toca a la sucursal de Eola Road! Tenemos programadas sesiones de información presenciales y virtuales para que puedas ver todas las grandes cosas que se avecinan y, por supuesto, celebraremos el inicio de la construcción en Eola con una fiesta Si eres un cliente de la sucursal West, tú turno sigue: espera tener noticias a principios de 2025.

Explore our Summer Reading Adventure theme of Read, Renew, Repeat in these stories where nature, climate, and the ecosystem play a major role!

Leer, Renovar, Repetir es el tema de nuestra Aventura de lectura de verano. Explóralo en estas historias dónde la naturaleza, el clima y el ecosistema juegan un papel importante

Children | Niños/as

Featured Programs Programas destacados

En español

Museo instantáneo

Jueves, 6 de junio de 12 - 1:30 p.m.

Biblioteca Santori - 125/126

*Registration Required |

Registro requerido

** Tickets available 30 minutes before the program

** Boletos disponibles 30 minutos antes del programa

Miércoles, 12 de junio de 12 - 1:30 p.m.

Sucursal Eola RoadSala de programas infantiles

Lunes, 24 de junio de 12 - 1:30 p.m.

Sucursal West - Sala de reuniones

¡Los Museum PopUps de DCM brindan aprendizaje STEAM práctico, diseñado específicamente para nuestros exploradores más jóvenes y sus familias directamente a su biblioteca! Durante nuestra experiencia “Es un zoológico”, los niños tendrán la oportunidad de usar sus músculos para crear estructuras, grandes y pequeñas, mientras exploran conceptos de razonamiento espacial y planificación motora. 0 a 5 años con un cuidador

Conceptos de mantenimiento de automóviles*

Sábado, 29 de junio a las 11 a m

Biblioteca Santori - 125/126

Teens | Adolescentes

Adults | Adultos

¿Quieres aprender cómo prolongar la vida útil de tu coche, o lo qué debes considerar al comprar un automóvil usado? ¡Este programa te puede ayudar a responder estas preguntas y más!

Children Section

Children | Niños/as

Rainbow Storytime & Craft**

Monday, June 17 at 10 a.m.

Eola Road Branch -

Children's Program Room

Happy Pride Month! Come to this special all-ages storytime about love, acceptance, and being proud of who you are!

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Consultas legales de inmigración*

Martes, 18 de junio

9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Biblioteca Santori - 225 & 226

¿Tienes preguntas legales sobre la ciudadanía o inmigración? Estas consultas gratuitas de 30 minutos se realizarán con un abogado de World Relief, acreditado por el Consejo de Apelaciones de Inmigración (Board of Immigration Appeals) del Departamento de Justicia.

Ramo de pino*

Martes, 23 de julio a las 6:30 p m

Biblioteca Santori - 125/126

Traigamos un poco de vida y color a nuestro hogar de una manera económica, creando un hermoso arreglo floral con piñas de pinos que seguramente durará muchos años

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Relaunch Party!

Friday, June 21 from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Santori Library - 125/126

Join us for a party in celebration o of our NEW 1 Before Kinde reading progr include craftin from a belove character, an Ages 0-5 with

¡Fiesta de lanzamiento de lectura de verano!

o, 1 de junio de 10 a.m. a 12 p.m. eca Santori - Estacionamiento a el inicio de nuestra Aventura de lectura de verano úsica en vivo de Istvan & His Imaginary Band, e aves rapaces en vivo de Wings & Talons, os gratis hasta agotar existencias más!

Watercress by Andrea Wang Berros por Andrea Wang

How High We Go in the Dark by Sequoia Nagamatsu

La naturaleza de las brujas por Rachel Griffin

The Nature of Witches by Rachel Griffin

Una nueva tierra salvaje por Diane Cook

Teens | Adolescentes

Jackbox Games

Tuesday, June 11 at 7 p.m.

Virtual via Discord

The teen discord is back! Join us online to play Jackbox games over voice chat Keep an eye on the Discord the first week in June to vote on what games you want to play. Email teens@aurorapubliclibrary org to join the Discord server

Snap, Edit, Share:

Mastering Smartphone Editing*

Thursday, July 18 at 6 p.m.

Eola Road Branch - 166

Dive into the world of photo editing and discover how to enhance colors, adjust lighting, remove imperfections, and add creative effects to your pictures with photographer and author Molly Page

Adults | Adultos

Community Voices: In Conversation

Friday, June 7 at 5 p.m.

Society 57100 S. River St. Aurora, IL 60506

Panelists from our LGBTQ+ community, whose stories are showcased in our Community Voices Pride exhibit, will share their Aurora lived experiences in a discussion facilitated by a moderator All are welcome

Cheesemaking 101:

Unleash Your Inner Cheese Connoisseur*

Thursday, July 11 at 6 p.m.

Eola Road Branch - 166

Calling all chefs, cheese-lovers, and the cheese-curious! Meredith Meder from Full Circle Cheese will discuss different milk types, cheese styles, and how to make, buy, cut, and store a variety of cheeses.

Pride Nails*

Thursday, June 20 at 6:30 p.m.

Santori Library - 125 Learn how to make a beautiful, Pride-inspired design with local nail technician Stephanie Arzate. Stephanie will give us a step-by-step tutori share tips and tricks for creating own designs at home! Bilingual program (English & Spanish).

Book Page Rose Pens

Tuesday, July 23 at 7 p.m. Eola Road Branch - 166

Create your own pens topped with unique, book page roses made from upcycled books! All materials will be provided

June 1 - 28 & July 6 - August 2 1 - 28 de junio & 6 de julio - 2 de agosto

Storytimes are for children of all ages and their caregivers, unless otherwise noted. Las horas de cuento están disponible para niños de todas las edades y sus cuidadores, a menos que se indique lo contrario.

Monday | Lunes

Family Storytime

10 a m - Santori Library

Bilingual Storytime | Cuentos bilingües

10 a.m. - West Branch

6:30 p.m. - Santori Library

Bedtime Stories

7 p m - Eola Road Branch

Immigration Legal Consultations*

Tuesday, June 18 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Santori Library - 225 & 226

Have legal questions about citizenship or immigration? Register for a free, 30-minute consultation with a Board of Immigration Appeals accredited staff attorney representing World Relief.

Hidden Messages in Negro Spirituals*

Wednesday, July 17 at 6 p.m.

Santori Library - 125/126 & Virtual via Zoom

IL Humanities Road

Tuesday | Martes

Tots & Tunes (Ages 2 - 3)

10 a.m. - Eola Road Branch

Family Storytime 10 a m - West Branch

Wednesday | Miércoles

Bilingual Storytime | Cuentos bilingües

10 a.m. - West Branch

Busy Babies (Ages 0 - 24 months)

10 a m - Santori Library

Little Learners (Ages 3 - 5)

10 a m Eola Road Branch

Summer Reading Kick-Off Party

Saturday, June 1 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Santori Library - Parking Lot

Celebrate the start of our Summer Reading Adventure with live music by Istvan & His Imaginary Band, meet live raptors from Wings & Talons, enjoy free tacos while supplies last & much more!

Scholar Connie Martin will explore how certain lyrics and emotion within Negro Spirituals were used to inform freedom seekers when and how to escape from the bondage of slavery.

Thursday | Jueves

Family Storytime

10 a.m. - Santori Library

10 a m - Eola Road Branch

Friday | Viernes

Busy Babies (Ages 0 - 24 months)

10 a m - Eola Road Branch

Storytime & Craft (Ages 3 - 5)

10 a.m. - Santori Library

Visitaurorapubliclibrary.org/storytimes formoreinformation.

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Santori Library

101S.RiverSt. Aurora,IL60506

Eola Road Branch

555S.EolaRd. Aurora,IL60504

West Branch

233S.ConstitutionDr. Aurora,IL60506

POSTAL CUSTOMER

Summer Bookmobile Stops

Paradas de verano de la biblioteca móvil

Schedule subject to change Horario sujeto a cambios

For up-to-date information about stops and special events, please call 630-723-2705 or visit aurorapubliclibrary.org/bookmobile

Para obtener información actualizada sobre paradas y eventos especiales, llama al 630-723-2705 o visita aurorapubliclibrary.org/bookmobile

MONDAYS

9-10a.m.

StorytimeatArrowWoodPark forages3+withacaregiver Joinusformusic,read-alouds, andmore!

ColoradoAve &N CommonwealthAve

1-2pm

McCulloughParkwith Sci-Tech.Forages6-11 withacaregiver Stopbyfor hands-onSTEMactivities 150W.IllinoisAve.

TUESDAYS

9:30-11a.m.

ActivitiesontheGoat PhillipsParkZoowith AuroraAreaInterfaithFood Pantry.Childrenages6-11 andtheircaregivermayjoin usforart,STEM,andother funsummeractivities. Peopleofallagesmaytake homefreebagsoffamilyfriendlyfoods 1000RayMosesDr.

12:30-1:30p.m.

PlumParkwith NorthernIllinois FoodBank TheNorthern IllinoisFoodBankwill offerfreeandnutritious boxedmealsforyouth ages18&under. 337PlumSt.

2-3p.m.

ConstitutionHouse withAuroraArea InterfaithFoodPantry. Peopleofallagesmay takehomefreebagsof familyfriendlyfoods 2131W.GalenaBlvd.

WEDNESDAYS

9:30-11am

BrooksElementarySchool 2700StonebridgeBlvd. 2:30-3pm

AldenGardensofWaterford 1955RandiDr.

SPECIALSTOPS

SummerReadingKick-Off SantoriLibrary 10a.m.-12p.m.on Saturday,June1

THURSDAYS

2:30-3:15p.m.

WithAuroraArea

InterfaithFoodPantry

Peopleofallagesmaytake homefreebagsoffamilyfriendlyfoods. ChurchRd &EdisonAve

EolaRoadBranch 555S EolaRd from1-2pm onthefollowingWednesdays: June5&19 July3,17,31 August14

FRIDAYS

9:30-10:30am LakewoodValleyClubhouse 2529DickensDr. 12:30-1:30pm CambridgeChasePark 3168BennettPl. 2-3pm CarillonStonegate 1300MansfieldDr.

AuroraChristianSchool 2255SullivanRd from1:30-2pm onthefollowingThursdays: June6&20 July18 August1

SATURDAYS 9-11am FarmersMarket 65WaterSt. 1-2pm ButterfieldPark DuPageParkway&WhiteBarnRd. 2:30-3:30pm SavannahSubdivision SavannahDr.&FlagstoneLn.

WestonAvenuePark 323WestonAve from1:30–2pm onthefollowingWednesdays: June12&26 July10&24 August7