February & March 2024 Newsletter

Aurora Public Library District

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February & March 2024 | Febrero y Marzo 2024

(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.

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Community Voices is back, and this time we’re celebrating Aurora’s LGBTQ+ community! All stories are welcome. If you identify as LGBTQ+, please consider sharing your voice to be included in our June exhibit, which is for the community and by the community. Submissions will be accepted February 1 – March 31. Visit aurorapubliclibrary.org/communityvoices for more details. ¡Voces de la Comunidad está de regreso y esta vez celebramos la comunidad LGBTQ+ de Aurora!

Todas las historias/experiencias/voces son bienvenidas. Si te identificas como LGBTQ+, considera compartir tu voz/historia para que se incluya en nuestra exposición de junio. Se aceptarán las entregas del 1de febrero al 31 de marzo

Chinese New Year Celebration Saturday, February 3 from 10 – 11 a.m.

Eola Road Branch – 166 Let’s celebrate the Year of the Dragon!

Hosted by District 204 Chinese Club students, activities will include lantern-making, calligraphy, chopsticks racing, a documentary, and more. Ages 6+.

Quince Expo Sábado, 10 de febrero de 12 – 4 p.m.

Biblioteca Santori – Atrio El día estará lleno de emoción y muchas ideas para tu día especial.

Esta exposición es la oportunidad perfecta para cualquiera que busque celebrar su quinceañera con estilo.

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February and March are full of fun library and book-related holidays!

There’s Library Lovers Month (February), National Read an eBook Month (March), and even a Read in the Bathtub Day (Feb. 9). But why wait for a holiday to read? Check out one of these library-themed reads! ¡En febrero y marzo tenemos varios días especiales relacionados a los libros y las bibliotecas! Febrero nos trae el Mes de los amantes de las bibliotecas e incluso el Día de leer en la bañera (9 de feb.) y para marzo celebramos el Mes nacional del libro electrónico. Pero, ¿por qué esperar? ¡Sumérgete en el mundo de los libros y las bibliotecas con uno de estos títulos!

Children | Niños/as

Message from our Director

Mensaje de nuestra Directora In the heart of winter, I always like to snuggle up with a good book! It’s no big shock that a librarian loves to read, but it might be a surprise that I’m often at a loss when it comes to what to read next.

There are so many good books out there that it can be hard to choose, and that’s where the library’s incredible readers advisory services come in. Did you know that you can just walk in (or call, or chat, or message us on social media) and that a library staff member will help you find your next great read? Or that the library has a Book Match service, that gives you a curated list based on what you tell us you like? Have you heard of our Book Boxes, with custom reading choices just for you?

And there are hundreds, if not thousands, of recommended reads on the library’s web page, all carefully selected by your reading experts at the library. All of these services are available for every age and every reading level and preference.

Give it a try – and enjoy reading season.

Teens | Adolescentes

¡En pleno invierno, siempre me gusta acurrucarme con un buen libro! No es una gran sorpresa que a un bibliotecario le guste. leer, pero lo que sí podrá sorprender es que no siempre sé que debo leer a continuación. Hay tantos buenos libros que puede ser difícil elegir, y ahí es donde entran en juego los increíbles servicios de asesoramiento para lectores de la biblioteca. ¿Sabías que puedes simplemente venir a la biblioteca (o llamarnos, chatear o enviarnos un mensaje en las redes sociales) y que un miembro del personal de la biblioteca te ayudará a encontrar tu próxima gran lectura? ¿O que tenemos un servicio Book Match que te ofrece una lista personalizada basada en tus gustos e intereses? ¿Has oído hablar de nuestras Cajas de Libros con títulos elegidos especialmente para ti? Y hay cientos, si no miles, de lecturas recomendadas en la página web de la biblioteca, todas seleccionadas cuidadosamente por nuestros expertos en lectura. Estos servicios están disponibles para todas las edades y todos los niveles y preferencias de lectura. Pruébalos y disfruta de la temporada de lectura.

The Library of Broken Worlds by Alaya Dawn Johnson

Appointments with Social Workers

A Library by Nikki Giovanni

El cuento que quería ser leído por Carolina Rabei

La lectora por Traci Chee

Adults | Adultos

What You Are Looking for Is in the Library by Michiko Aoyama

Citas con Trabajadores Sociales Two social work interns are available to help you and serve as a guidance for resources. Schedule a session to talk about community support, resource referrals, and/or guidance with library programs. No appointment or library card is required to attend a listening session. Contact us at 630-264-4117 for more information.

La biblioteca invisible por Genevieve Cogman

Dos trabajadores sociales están disponibles para ayudarte y servirte de guía sobre cómo conseguir recursos locales.

Agenda una cita para hablar sobre apoyo comunitario, obtener referidos a recursos o recibir orientación sobre los programas de la biblioteca. No se requiere cita ni tarjeta de la biblioteca para asistir a una sesión de escucha. Contáctanos al 630-264-4117 para más información.

Featured Programs

*Registration Required | Registro requerido ** Tickets available 30 minutes before the program | Boletos disponibles 30 minutos antes del programa

En español Velas de San Valentín* Miércoles, 14 de febrero a las 6 p.m.

Sucursal West – Sala de Reuniones

Conceptos básicos de votación Jueves, 22 de febrero a las 6:30 p.m.

Biblioteca Santori – 125/126 Infórmate sobre el proceso de votación, criterios de elegibilidad y más con la Oficina del Secretario del Condado Kane.

Ven a pintar y decorar unas velas con cera colorida para San Valentín. ¡Juntos celebraremos el amor y la amistad con una actividad divertida y creativa!

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Programas destacados

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January 6 - March 1 6 de enero - 1 de marzo

Storytimes resume March 23 La hora del cuento se reanudará del 23 de marzo

Visit aurorapubliclibrary.org/storytimes for more information.

Visita aurorapubliclibrary.org/storytimes para más información.

Monday | Lunes ¡Somos constructores!

Jueves, 21 de marzo a las 6 p.m.

Biblioteca Santori – 139 ¡Tenemos juguetes para construir creaciones increíbles, no faltes! Edades 5 a 10 años.

Children|Section Children Niños/as

Songs & Stories (Ages 0 - 5) 10 a.m. - Santori Library Cuentitos, rimas y más (Edades 0 - 5) 10 a.m. - Sucursal West Cuentos y cantos bilingües | Bilingual Stories & Songs (Ages | Edades 0 - 5) 6:30 p.m.

Santori Library | Biblioteca Santori Bedtime Stories (Ages 0 - 5) 7 p.m. - Eola Road Branch

Tuesday | Martes Celebrating Black History Month Through Storytelling* Saturday, February 24 at 1 p.m.

Eola Road Branch – 166 Celebrate Black History Month with professional storyteller Oba William King.

King will share interactive stories, drumming, poetry, music, and more.

Meet Moana** Monday, March 25 at 3 p.m.

West Branch – Meeting Room Come meet your favorite island princess from the movie Moana!

Moana will lead us in a storytime and dance party. For children of all ages and their caregivers.

Kids Music Concert with Little Miss Ann Wednesday, March 27 at 11 a.m.

Santori Library – 125/126 Jump, clap, sing, and dance with Little Miss Ann at a fun, energetic, and interactive concert. For children of all ages and their caregivers.

Pick up your program guide at any APLD location or download it today! ¡Recoje tu guía de programas en cualquier sucursal de APLD o descárgala hoy!

Tots & Tunes (Ages 2 - 3) 10 a.m. - Eola Road Branch Family Story & Play (Ages 0 - 5) 10 a.m. - West Branch

Wednesday | Miércoles Bilingual Storytime | Cuentos bilingües (Ages | Edades 0 - 5) 10 a.m.

West Branch | Sucursal West Busy Babies (Ages 0 - 24 months) 10 a.m. - Santori Library Little Learners (Ages 0 - 5) 10 a.m. Eola Road Branch

Thursday | Jueves Family Circle Time (Ages 0 - 5) 10 a.m. - Santori Library Music & Movement (Ages 0 - 5) 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

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Eola Road Branch

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*********ECRWSSEDDM**** POSTAL CUSTOMER Teens | Adolescentes DIY Knot Pillows* Tuesday, February 13 at 5 p.m.

Santori Library – 224

Beyond Beauty Standards: Empowering Teens on Body Image Saturday, March 2 at 12 p.m.

Eola Road Branch – 166

Do you enjoy making things AND being comfortable? Come make your own cozy and creative knot pillow! All materials will be provided, and sewing and no-sew options will be available. Grades 6 – 12.

IMSA's Sex Ed Initiative student group will facilitate discussion on body image, self-image, beauty culture, and more. After the discussion, create your own empowering self-portrait!

Grades 6 – 12.

A Very Swiftie Night Wednesday, March 20 at 6 p.m.

Eola Road Branch – 166 It seems like the perfect night to dress as your favorite Taylor Swift era and enjoy some music, friendship bracelets, and other TS-themed activities! For Swifties of all ages.

Adults | Adultos Aurora Lamplighters: Love Songs Sunday, February 11 from 2 – 3 p.m.

West Branch – Living Room

Learn to Play Mahjong* Tuesday, February 13 at 10 a.m.

Eola Road Branch – 166

The Aurora Lamplighters is an a cappella group that sings four-part harmony, barbershop style. For this program, they'll sing love songs and other favorites in celebration of Valentine's Day!

Learn to play the popular game Mahjong! Longtime players from the Xilin Association will introduce the basics of the game.

Pre-Civil War Quilts: Secret Codes to Freedom on the Underground Railroad Wednesday, March 6 at 7 p.m.

Santori Library – 125/126 & Virtual via Zoom IL Humanities Road Scholar Connie Martin will discuss how her family survived the Antebellum and used quilts that contained secret messages and codes to help guide enslaved people to freedom.

Get Ready for the Eclipse!* Thursday, March 14 at 7 p.m.

Eola Road Branch – 166 & Virtual via Zoom “Astroeducator” Michelle Nichols will give an overview of the upcoming solar eclipse and other wonders we can see in the sky. Weather permitting, we’ll also do some stargazing with the Library’s telescope.

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