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YOUR LIBRARY APRIL & MAY 2023
CLOSED/CERRADOS Tackling a Big Decluttering Project* Monday, April 3 at 6:30 p.m. Eola Road Branch – Small Meeting Room & Virtual via Zoom Are you finally ready to clean out your garage, basement, or attic? Certified professional organizer Colleen Klimczak will help you get started and avoid common pitfalls.
Infant Massage Class * Wednesday, April 5, 12 & 19 at 11 a.m. West Branch – Meeting Room Join Certified Infant Massage Instructor, Michelle Frieders, for this class and learn the benefits of massage for babies!
First Friday: Poetry Fest & Open Mic Friday, April 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. Santori Library – Atrium Enjoy a special performance by the A-Town Poetics and step up to our open mic. We'll also have fun with magnetic poetry, enjoy snacks, and more!
Before You Call A Repair Worker* Tuesday, April 11 at 6:30 p.m. Eola Road Branch - Large Meeting Room & Virtual via Zoom Professional handyman and licensed building engineer Dan Findley teaches common home repairs and preventative maintenance in a fun and hilarious way.
4/9 : Easter | Día de Pascua 5/29: Memorial Day | Día Conmemorativo Rigamajig Thursday, April 27 – Sunday, April 30 West Branch – Children’s Area Enjoy this fun exhibit from the DuPage Children’s Museum. Available during library hours. All ages.
Community Blood Drive Saturday, April 29 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Eola Road Branch – Large Meeting Room The Versiti Blood Center is holding a blood drive at the Library, and donated blood will benefit area hospitals- can you help? Appointments are appreciated, walk-ins are welcome!
Self Defense for Youth* Taught by Strictly Self Defense Saturday, April 29 at 1 p.m. Santori Library – 125/126 Topics include stranger danger, situational awareness, consent, grooming, basic striking and more! For children ages 7-11 with waiver signed from parent or guardian in advance. The waiver is available at tinyurl.com/APLDSelfDef
First Friday: Full Moon
Pin Screens Thursday, April 13 – Sunday, April 16 West Branch – Children’s Area Enjoy this fun exhibit from the DuPage Children’s Museum. Available during library hours. All ages.
Expunging Your Criminal Record – Kane County Expungement Clinic* Saturday, April 15 at 9:30 a.m. Santori Library – 125/126 Learn how to clear your criminal record and work on-site with an attorney/volunteer to complete the necessary paperwork for free.
Invite Nature into Your Yard! Saturday, April 22 at 10 a.m. Santori Library – 125/126 & Virtual via Zoom Join Jim Kleinwachter in this third installment of our "Get Growing, Aurora" series. Learn how to create a more eco-friendly yard with native plants, rain barrels, rain gardens, and more!
Wired for Wind- University of IL Extension** Monday, April 24 at 4:30 p.m. Eola Road Branch – Large Meeting Room This program focuses on wind energy, ties in with weather changes, and is a great topic to think through renewable energy and thinking like an engineer. Ages 8-12.
Friday, May 5 from 6 to 8 p.m. Santori Library – Atrium It’s a full moon! Join us for a howling contest, listen to the Voyager Golden Record, chat with scientists, write a postcard to send into space, try an out-of-this-world snack, and find out the winner of the library card design contest!
Free Comic Book Day Saturday, May 6 All Library Locations Pow! Zap! Join us to celebrate Free Comic Book day with... free comic books! Visit our Youth and Reference desks and take home your favorite.
Monarchs on the Move-University of IL Extension** Monday, May 15 at 4:30 p.m. Eola Road Branch – Large Meeting Room Learn about the Monarch Butterfly, the challenges that it faces to survive, and the unique life-cycle of butterflies. Ages 8-12.
Roaring Robotics! Saturday, May 20 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Eola Road Branch – Small Meeting Room See robots. Meet the students who built them. Learn about robotics competitions for teens. Make robot buttons...and more!
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