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YOUR LIBRARY APRIL & MAY 2022
Closed: 4/17 (Easter), 5/8 (Mother's Day), 5/29 & 5/30 (Memorial Day Weekend) Cerrado: 4/17 (Pascua), 5/8 (Día de la Madre), 5/29 y 5/30 (Día de los Caídos)
NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK APRIL 3 - 9
*Registration required/Registro requerido
Connect with APLD! Visit any library location to participate and win prizes.
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WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT FOOD PANTRY
CELEBRACIÓN DEL DÍA DE LOS NIÑOS*
THURSDAY, APRIL 14 AT 2 P.M. Eola Road Branch – Parking Lot
JUEVES, 28 DE ABRIL 6 P.M. Biblioteca Santori – salón 125/126
Helping women access nourishing food, menstrual hygiene products, and baby items. No registration or ID required.
¡Tendremos un cuento bilingüe, una creativa manualidad y una sesión energizante de Zumba para niños! ¡No te lo pierdas! Requiere registro, registre a cada niño.
HIRING EVENT AND JOB READINESS* TUESDAY, APRIL 19 AT 4 P.M. Santori Library – Atrium and 125/126
¡CELEBRÁNDOTE A TI, MAMÁ!*
The Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce, the Kane County Sheriff's Office, Invest Aurora, and the library are hosting a hiring event featuring jobs and careers from local businesses. Come prepared to talk to employers and explore background friendly jobs and career opportunities here in Aurora!
POETRY READING – FOR NATIONAL POETRY MONTH
SÁBADO, 7 DE MAYO 10 A.M. Biblioteca Santori – salón 126
Una mañana de manualidades para ti, mamá. Programa para adultos.
ESTRÉS EMOCIONAL Y LA ANSIEDAD SOCIAL EN LOS NIÑOS - TALLER PARA PADRES DE FAMILIA O CUIDADORES* JUEVES, 19 DE MAYO 6:30 P.M. Biblioteca Santori – salón 125/126
TUESDAY, APRIL 26 AT 6:30 P.M. West Branch – Living Room
El encierro, el no regresar a la escuela y escuchar noticias negativas, llevo a muchos niños y adolescentes a generar ciertos conflictos emocionales que deben tratarse oportuna y efectivamente antes de que se conviertan en problemáticas más complejas. En este taller haremos algunas recomendaciones específicas para poner en práctica en casa y prevenir un daño en su salud mental.
Read a poem for an audience or just come to listen and enjoy. All ages welcome.
AN EVENING WITH NICK OFFERMAN & JEFF TWEEDY!* MADE POSSIBLE BY ILLINOIS LIBRARIES PRESENT
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27 AT 7 P.M. Virtual via Zoom and YouTube
Join us for an evening with this beloved Illinois native, actor, humorist, woodworker, ...and author! Nick Offerman will discuss his newest book, Where the Deer and the Antelope Play: The Pastoral Observations of One Ignorant American Who Loves to Walk Outside.
CHILDREN'S DAY CELEBRATION*
FREE COMIC BOOK DAY!
SATURDAY, MAY 7 ALL DAY All locations
Pow! Zap! Celebrate Free Comic Book day with... free comic books! Visit any APLD location for children, teen, and adult comics. Quantities are limited and titles are subject to availability, while supplies last.
HABITAT HOTELS FOR BEES – WITH BEDNARCIK ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB*
THURSDAY, APRIL 28 AT 6 P.M. Santori Library – 125/126
A fun filled evening to celebrate Children’s Day! We will have bilingual storytime, an awesome craft, and an energizing Zumba for kids session! Registration per child required.
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Programas en español!
SATURDAY, MAY 7 AT 2 P.M. Eola Road Branch – Eola Large Meeting Room
The Bednarcik Environmental Club will teach you how to create habitat hotels for our friendly neighborhood bees! All materials will be provided. Registration is encouraged, but not required. This craft will be suitable for ages 6 and up, families are welcome.
We want to hear from you!
¡Queremos escuchar de ti!
SURVEY
Móvil ENCUESTA
Bookmobile Biblioteca
PLEASE COMPLETE THIS SURVEY BY SUNDAY, APRIL 10
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COMPLETE ESTA ENCUESTA ANTES DEL DOMINGO 10 DE ABRIL
www.aurorapubliclibrary.org/bookmobile
Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. lunes - jueves
Santori Library & Bookmobile
101 S. River Street, Aurora, IL 60506
630-264-4117
Friday - Saturday viernes - sabado
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Eola Road Branch
555 S. Eola Road, Aurora, IL 60504
aurorapubliclibrary.org
Sunday domingo
1 - 5 p.m.
West Branch
233 S. Constitution Drive, Aurora, IL 60506 FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT AURORAPUBLICLIBRARY.ORG/CREATORSCOLLECTION
CHILDREN
JELLYFISH SUNCATCHER CRAFT
KIDS ART SERIES*
MOTHER GOOSE STORYTIME
SATURDAY, APRIL 2 AT 10:30 A.M. Santori Library – Hurrell Storytime Room
Join us for some interesting art projects and show off your creativity. For ages 7-12.
FAIRY HOUSE ART SHOW
APRIL 9 - 22 Santori Library – Kiwanis Children's Center
Design a fairy garden house/building of any type at home and bring it in to the Kiwanis Children's Center by April 8 to be displayed. All ages.
MAKE YOUR OWN BOOKMARK
SATURDAY, APRIL 9 AT 11 A.M. Santori Library – Hurrell Storytime Room
Every attendee will also get a free book to take home! Ages 6-12 and families. Ticketed program.
EARTH DAY CRAFT
SATURDAY, APRIL 16 AT 10:30 A.M. Santori Library – 125/126
This year's theme is "Invest in Our Planet." For ages 3-6. Ticketed program.
BRIGHT DIRECTIONS*
MONDAY, APRIL 18 AT 11 A.M. Santori Library – 125/126
An opportunity for children to learn about mindfulness techniques with stories and a craft. For ages 5-12.
ANIMAL TRACKS
SATURDAY, APRIL 30 AT 11 A.M. Santori Library – 125/126
Learn about animals of Illinois by exploring animal pelts and tracks, featuring an educational kit from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources! For ages 5-11. Ticketed program.
TEENS BOOK SPINE POETRY CONTEST APRIL (ALL MONTH) Submissions via Email
Arrange some books to make a poem and email a picture of it to pmetz@aurorapubliclibrary.org. At the beginning of May, we will vote for a favorite and the winner will get an Amazon gift card! Grades 6-12.
SATURDAY, MAY 7 AT 2 P.M. Eola Road Branch – Children’s Program Room
Come make your own jellyfish suncatcher craft! For ages 7-12. Ticketed program.
MONDAY, MAY 9 AT 10 A.M. Santori Library – Hurrell Storytime Room
A storytime featuring all things Mother Goose. For ages 0-5. Ticketed program.
GARDEN ADVENTURE WALK
SATURDAY, MAY 14 - FRIDAY, MAY 27 Santori Library – Parker Garden
Follow a path around the Kiwanis Children’s Garden and participate in activities along the way. (During daylight hours, weather permitting.)
CODING CLUB
TUESDAY, MAY 17 AT 4 P.M. Eola Road Branch – Small Meeting Room
Want to learn how to code in Scratch? Come join this introductory level coding club and get the chance to try it out for yourself! For grades 3-5. Ticketed program.
GARDEN PLAYTIME
THURSDAY, MAY 19 AT 10 A.M. Santori Library – Parker Garden
Join us for an hour of free play in the Children’s Garden. For ages 0-5.
SANTORI SPROUTS*
SATURDAY, MAY 21st AT 10:30 A.M. Santori Library – Parker Garden
Develop basic gardening skills through hands-on activities. For grades 2-5. AURORA PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
Read with your child and earn prizes through this self-paced program! Visit any APLD location B E F O R E K I N D E R G A R T E N or visit aurorapubliclibrary.org/early-literacy to get started today!
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MOOD BOARD CHARMS CRAFT*
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20 AT 6 P.M. Eola Road Branch – Large Meeting Room
A mood board is a grid of cool images with some sort of common theme, try looking some up for inspiration! All materials will be provided.
LIGHT-UP LED LIGHTSABER CRAFT*
TUESDAY, MAY 3 AT 4 P.M. Eola Road Branch – Large Meeting Room
Create a cool light-up card to celebrate May the Fourth Be With You! All materials will be provided, no experience necessary. Grades 6 – 12.
PAPER SUCCULENTS
POETRY WORKSHOP
Plants you REALLY don't need to water! Extra materials will be available as kits while supplies last.
A professional teaching artist from the Young Chicago Authors will lead this fun and engaging workshop.
THURSDAY, APRIL 14 AT 4 P.M. Santori Library – 224
SCRATCH OUT POETRY CRAFT KIT* MONDAY, APRIL 18 ALL DAY West Branch – Reference Desk
You will receive pages from discarded books. Using a pen or marker, black out parts of the pages until you have a poem!
TUESDAY, MAY 3 AT 4:30 P.M. Santori Library – 125/126
APLD PLAYS! TWITCH CHANNEL LAUNCH: CLUSTERTRUCK* MONDAY, MAY 16 AT 6 P.M. Virtual via Twitch
Tune in and watch us play video games on our Twitch channel! We'll be playing a variety of games - games from our childhoods, games we've never played before, new releases, old favorites, and more! Our Twitch stream will be live on May 16 at www.twitch.tv/apldplays
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PROGRAMAS EN
ESPAÑOL LIBERESE DE FUMAR*
MARTES, 5 DE ABRIL - 17 DE MAYO 6 P.M. MIÉRCOLES, 27 DE ABRIL 6 P.M. Biblioteca Santori – salón 244
Rush Copley está orgulloso de ofrecer Libérese de Fumar, un programa de 7 semanas patrocinado por el American Lung Association que lo preparará para dejar de fumar.
FUNDAMENTALES DEL IPHONE: PARTE 02* MARTES, 5 DE ABRIL A LAS 6 P.M. En Zoom y Facebook Live
Si quieren aprender más sobre los trucos y consejos que no sabían que existían en su iPhone.
MANUALIDAD DEL DIA DE PASCUA* SÁBADO, 9 DE ABRIL 10 A.M. Biblioteca Santori – salón 125/126
Te invitamos a pasar una mañana relajada creando una manualidad para celebrar el día de Pascua. Programa para Adultos.
¿QUÉ ES GOOGLE Y CÓMO SE UTILIZA?* MIÉRCOLES 13 DE ABRIL A LAS 6 P.M. En Zoom y Facebook Live
APRENDAMOS SOBRE EL CENTRO DE RECURSOS LATINX JUEVES, 14 DE ABRIL 6:30 P.M. Virtual via Facebook Live
El Centro de Recursos Latinx de Waubonsee Community College nos brindará una sesión informativa sobre esta nueva iniciativa, sus servicios, y programas. Esta será una gran oportunidad para aprender sobre los recursos que están disponibles para aquellas familias hispanas y como es que pueden apoyar la educación superior de sus estudiantes.
YOGA EN SILLA – PARA PRINCIPIANTES*
SÁBADO, 16 DE ABRIL 10 A.M. SÁBADO,14 DE MAYO 10 A.M. Biblioteca Santori – salón 224 y virtual via Zoom y Facebook Live Disfruta por una hora de esta clase de Yoga en Silla con la instructora Silvia Larios para mejorar tu salud.
INTRODUCCIÓN PARA USAR GMAIL* MARTES, 3 DE MAYO A LAS 6 P.M. En Zoom y Facebook Live
Para los usuarios que tienen un correo electrónico con Google.
COMO USAR GOOGLE MAPS*
MARTES, 10 DE MAYO A LAS 6 P.M. En Zoom y Facebook Live
Un tutorial sobre Google Maps en español.
PUEDES PONER LIMITES EDUCANDO EN POSITIVO MIÉRCOLES, 25 DE MAYO 6:30 P.M. Virtual via Facebook Live
Aprende como conectar con los sentimiendos de tus hijos, como poner límites sin gritar ni castigar. Impartida por la Licenciada en Pedagogía y educadora de padres en disciplina positiva Julieta Flores.
Acompáñanos y aprende un poco sobre las funciones y aplicaciones básicas que Google ofrece.
VISIT THE BOOKMOBILE!
Síguenos en Facebook e Instagram @APLBiblioteca
Come visit us on April 6 for National Library Outreach Day & National Walking Day and enjoy a healthy treat. In April, the Bookmobile will launch a 30-Day Walking Challenge! Any participant who turns in a completed challenge sheet will win a prize. Challenge ends May 14.
TECHNOLOGY
HACKED! HOW COMPUTER HACKING WORKS AND HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF!
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6 AT 6 P.M. Santori Library – 125/126 and Virtual via Zoom and Facebook Live
INTRODUCTION TO 3D PRINTING*
FINANCING YOUR FUTURE*
A special guest speaker from Waubonsee Community College will discuss how to apply for financial aid and put yourself on the path to college success!
MEASURING ANIMAL INTELLIGENCE* THURSDAY, APRIL 7 AT 6 P.M. Via Zoom and Facebook Live
Have you ever wondered how smart animals really are? We will learn how scientists measure animal intelligence and how these brainy critters relate to humans like us.
COMPUTER BASICS*
THURSDAY, APRIL 21 & MAY 19 AT 6 P.M. Santori Library – Technology Lab 218
A computer class for beginners. Learn about the mouse, keyboard, desktop, and more.
SATURDAY, APRIL 23 AT 2 P.M. Santori Library – 224 and Virtual via Zoom and Facebook Live
Staff from the APS Training Academy will lead us on an exploration of “ethical hacking” and how you can keep your information safe online!
SATURDAY, APRIL 30 AT 2 P.M. Santori Library – Makerspace
Come learn about 3D printing technology and how you can get started designing your own tilt-maze game. Basic computer and mouse skills required.
READING EBOOKS ON OVERDRIVE AND LIBBY*
THURSDAY, MAY 5 AT 6 P.M. Via Zoom and Facebook Live
Learn how to use the popular eBook readers OverDrive and Libby—free with your Aurora Public Library District card!
INTRODUCTION TO ORIGAMI* SATURDAY, MAY 21 AT 2 P.M. Santori Library – Makerspace
Each participant will leave with a new set of skills and an assortment of cool take-home projects. All materials will be provided.
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ADULTS SPRING BINGO!
FRIDAY, APRIL 8 AT 10:30 A.M. Eola Road Branch – Large Meeting Room
Join us for Bingo fun, with books, candy, and other prizes!
PAINT A VINYL RECORD!*
MONDAY, APRIL 18 AT 6 P.M. Santori Library – 125/126
Show your creativity by painting a design on an unconventional canvas!
SENIOR HOUSING 101*
MONDAY, APRIL 25 AT 6:30 P.M. Eola Road Branch – Large Meeting Room
Learn about housing options for seniors in the Aurora area with Rick Graffagna from Senior Solutions.
FACING THE STIGMA OF MENTAL HEALTH WITH EXPRESSIVE WRITING* MONDAY, MAY 2 AT 6 P.M. Santori Library – 126
Fermina Ponce will talk about stigma, taboo and other difficult mental health topics. This workshop will help participants create cathartic texts that connect to their need to heal.
ORGANIZING QUICK TIPS AND COOL HACKS* MONDAY, MAY 2 AT 6:30 P.M. Virtual via Zoom
Learn the 5 Organizing Principles and the 5 T’s of Communication that will help you organize anything anywhere with anyone!
MEDITATION FOR HEALTH AND WELLNESS* THURSDAY, MAY 12 AT 6:30 P.M. Virtual via Zoom
Join Meditator Nirav Sheth for this lively and engaging workshop.
END-OF-LIFE CARE: WHAT ARE THE OPTIONS?*
MONDAY, MAY 16 AT 6 P.M. Eola Road Branch – Small Meeting Room and Virtual via Zoom and Facebook Live
Lightways Hospice of Joliet discusses available options for end-of-life care and how to start talking about it.
STARTING YOUR CHILDCARE BUSINESS IN AURORA* TUESDAY, MAY 17 6 P.M. Santori Library – 125/126 Combo
Thinking of starting a childcare business? Join us as Minerva Calatayud from the Women’s Business Development Center shares her expertise on how childcare entrepreneurs can start their home or center-based businesses.
AN EVENING WITH MICHELLE ZAUNER!* MADE POSSIBLE BY ILLINOIS LIBRARIES PRESENT WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 7 P.M. Virtual via Zoom and YouTube
Fresh off a tour with her band Japanese Breakfast, Michelle will discuss an ILP conversation exploring the intersection of food, culture, family, identity, and loss, lovingly chronicled in her bestselling memoir, Crying in H Mart.
SHRED IT! WITH KCT CREDIT UNION AND STATE REP. BARBARA HERNANDEZ SATURDAY, MAY 21 AT 9 A.M. Santori Library – Santori Parking Lot
Bring your documents and have them tossed into our shredder truck for safe discard and recycling! This event is provided in partnership with KCT Credit Union and the Office of State Rep. Barbara Hernandez.
SRI LANKA: HISTORY AND CULTURE*
EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN – INTRODUCING THE 1950 U.S. CENSUS*
Celebrate Asian-American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a special presentation from College of DuPage Associate Professor Maria Ritzema, exploring the vibrant nation of Sri Lanka.
Learn how best to access and utilize newly released census records with genealogist Laura Kovarik. We will survey what record sets were produced, which sets are available, and how to access them.
MONDAY, MAY 9 AT 6 P.M. Eola Road Branch – Small Meeting Room and Virtual via Zoom
SATURDAY, MAY 21 AT 2 P.M. Santori Library – 126
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