Young Authors Short Story Contest Grades 3 - 8 Tuesday (11/1) - Wednesday (11/30) Aspiring young writers are invited to submit short stories to be judged by a panel of APLD librarians for creativity, style, and voice. Holiday Treats with Teen Chef Owen* Saturday (11/5) 10 a.m. Virtual via Zoom Teen Chef Owen will demonstrate how to make a delicious holiday treat for your special celebrations. Mini-Golf in the Library Tuesday (11/8) 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Santori Library Come in for a round of mini-golf! Holes will be located on all 3 floors. Check out a club and ball at the Kiwanis Children's Center and enjoy! Wonder Clubs* Grades PreK - 5 Tuesday (11/8) 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. Santori Library – 125/126 Join us for Wonder Clubs! In partnership with DuPage Children's Museum and SciTech, Wonder Clubs empower children to explore their curiosity and foster a sense of wonder. Homeschool Huddle - Ballooning: Then and Now Grades 1 - 8 Tuesday (11/8) 2 p.m. Santori Library - Storytime Room A fun enrichment hour for homeschoolers. Includes interactive learning, hands-on activities, crafts, games, and more. Skype a Scientist: Dinosaur Edition!* Wednesday (11/9) 6 p.m. Eola Road Branch - Large Meeting Room & Virtual via Zoom Join us for an all-ages virtual presentation and Q&A with Dr. Ian N. Cost to learn all about dinosaurs! Fox Valley Reading Council Family Reading Day Saturday (11/12) 10 a.m. Santori Library – 125/126 Join us for storytime fun as stories from celebrated Illinois authors are shared. The Fox Valley Reading Council will share goodie bags and other prizes.
CHILDREN ENCANTO! Movie and a Craft Ages 5 - 12 Saturday (11/12) 1 p.m. West Branch - Meeting Room Come enjoy the movie Encanto and a fun craft. Family Dinner Book Club* Sunday (11/13) 3 p.m. Santori Library - Storytime Room Gather with your children to share a snack, a book, and an activity all centered around a common theme. We encourage families to bring non-perishable foods to donate to the Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry and the Aurora Interfaith Food Pantry. Express Yourself: Shrinking Art Grades 3 - 5 Tuesday (11/15) 6:30 p.m. Santori Library - Storytime Room Draw a masterpiece and watch it shrink! Shrunken art will be used to decorate magnets, keychains, and more. Rock Painting Ages 6 - 11 Wednesday (11/16) 4 p.m. West Branch - Meeting Room Express your creativity by painting a rock- then keep, share, or hide it! All materials will be provided. Family Tree Storytime & Craft Ages 3 & Up Friday (11/18) 10 a.m. Santori Library - Storytime Room Celebrate family history with a family-themed storytime and craft. We Dig Dinosaurs! Ages 7 - 12 Saturday (11/19) 1 p.m. & 2:30 p.m. Santori Library - 125/126 What are the biggest, smartest, weirdest, and coolest dinosaurs ever?? Join us for an exciting presentation and dino-riffic activities including a fossil dig, dino-bowling, bone craft, & more! This is a ticketed event. Tickets available 30 min prior to program. Pretend & Play!* Ages 2 - 5 Monday (11/21) 10 a.m. Santori Library - Storytime Room Let's pretend to play Grocery Store! Games, crafts, and other activities included.
*Registration Required. Visit AuroraPublicLibrary.org/Events or download our app for more programs, event details, and registration.