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Award Winning Book Club Manatee Summer by Evan Griffith After taking a summer break, we kicked off our Book Club with a discussion about BFF animal lovers Peter and Tommy, sampled some waffles (Peter’s favorite breakfast), and created manatee art.
Upcoming Dates Students engage in discussion, activites, and snacks. Ages 8 - 11. Thursday, September 24 2 p.m. The First Rule of Punk by Celia C. Pérez A Pura Belpré Youth Award winner about 12-year-old Malú as she moves to Chicago and discovers the power of punk rock music. Pick up your own copy of the book at the Santori Children’s Desk after August 27.
Thursday, October 22 2 p.m. The Brilliant Fall of Gianna Z. by Kate Messner Gianna Z. has just days to collect 25 different leaves for a science project or risk missing her chance to compete at the cross-country sectionals. Pick up your own copy of the book at the Santori Children’s Desk after September 24.
Thursday, November 19 2 p.m. The Genius at the Table by Eugene Yelchin Yelchin recounts his surprising childhood in cold war Russia: : family secrets, big dreams, and even a KGB spy hiding in his kitchen! Pick up your own copy of the book at the Santori Children’s Desk after October 22.
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Homeschool Huddle End of Summer Slam
We had so much fun with the show-and-tell, games, craft, and snacks! The school year is off to a great start! Do you have ideas or suggestions for homeschool programs at APLD? Comments about previous programs? A great experience you’d like to share? Please email Miss Stef and share your thoughts! scaterer@aurorapubliclibrary.org
Do you have a purchase suggestion for an item that we presently do not own but that you would love to see in our catalog? Let us know!
What do you call a small pepper in the Fall?
– A little chili.
Upcoming Events! This Is Me! An Introduction to Human Anatomy Friday, September 18 from 1 - 2 p.m. Santori Library- Room 125/126 Learn the basic human body systems, engage in age-appropriate activities, and play Body Bingo! Happy Birthday Pablo Picasso! Thursday, October 15 from 1 - 2 p.m. Santori Library- Room 125/126 Celebrate Pablo Picasso’s Birthday by learning about his life and creating your own Picasso Masterpiece to take home! Historical Wax Museum Friday, November 13 from 1 - 2:30 p.m. Santori Library- Room 125/126 Each student in grades 1-8 will choose a real person from history, science, the arts, or culture to research, represent, and deliver a speech about their life. Participant registration required.