ON YOUR CALENDAR

Concerts in the Park

July 5, 12, 19 & 26

August 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30

7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Aurora Town Park www.aurora.ca/summerconcerts

Movies in the Park

August 17, 24 & 31

Aurora Town Park www.aurora.ca/moviesinthepark www.aurora.ca/SpecialEvents

Aurora’s Ribfest

Friday, August 25

4 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Saturday, August 26

11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Sunday, August 27

11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Machell Park www.aurora.ca/ribfest

These special events are brought to you by the Town of Aurora! For a complete list of special events, please visit www.aurora.ca/specialevents. To volunteer for our special events, please visit www.aurora.ca/volunteer. We reserve the right to cancel, amend or change activities.

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Enjoy a Movie Night and Explore Aurora’s History!

The Aurora Museum & Archives has produced three short films that take the audience on a journey throughout various chapters of Aurora’s history. Pop some popcorn, and enjoy one, two or all three of these incredible films by visiting www.auroramuseum.ca

Aurora Canada’s Birthday Town

You may have heard that Aurora is Canada’s Birthday Town, but do you know how that designation came to be? Watch this short documentary, narrated by James Duthie, that tells the story of how Aurora was ahead of its time in celebrating July 1st!

Swift and Bold: The Queen’s York Rangers

This important chapter of Aurora’s ongoing story has been brought to life in a short documentary that takes the audience on a journey from the Regiment’s 18th Century foundation through to modern times.

The Temple of Fame

To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the 1918 performance, the Temple of Fame was re-staged in 2018 and performed by a talented group of local actors and musicians.

Reach out by email or phone – we are always interested in your story.

www.auroramuseum.ca museum@aurora.ca 365-500-3178

SUMMER READING CLUB

There will be beads! There will be reading! There will be prizes!

The Summer Reading Club is back with summer-long programming that keeps kids reading over the school break.

Parties, daily activities and outdoor adventures are all part of the fun.

Registration starts on June 17 at aurorapl.beanstack.org

For a full list of our programs visit aurorapl.ca

TALES FOR TWOS AND THREES

Mondays | 10:30am | Living Room

Books, songs and playtime for your little one.

BABY AND TODDLER STORYTIME

Tuesdays | 10:30am | Living Room

Get ready to bounce, giggle and read.

FAMILY STORYTIME

Wednesdays & Saturdays | 10:30am | Living Room

Join us for books, rhymes and lots of fun.

TIME FOR TODDLERS

Thursdays | 10:00am | Living Room

Movement, rhythm and reading - perfect for little ones.

SONG AND DANCE TIME

Thursdays | 11:00am | Living Room

Music and movement for preschoolers.

BABY STORYTIME

Fridays | 10:30am | Living Room

Songs, stories, rhymes and more in this storytime just for babies.

Creative Studio

Create and collaborate in Aurora Public Library’s Creative Studio. Discover innovative technologies by getting hands-on experience with our equipment such as 3D printers, laser cutters, and sewing machines.

The Creative Studio provides classes and resources to help bring your creative ideas to life.

Backyard Birds Through The Seasons

Thursday April 27 | 6:30 – 8:00pm

From the snowy depths of winter to the height of summer bloom, every day is a good day for observing birds in your garden. Learn how to attract, feed and observe birds in the GTA throughout the seasons. Register at bit.ly/3FyZXGR

BEAUTIFUL NATIVE PLANTS: LESS WORK, LESS WATER

Thursday June 1 | 6:30 – 8:00pm

Native plants are beautiful, easy to grow options for any space. Get inspired and gain the resources to plan your own natural garden oasis. Register at bit.ly/3WmeNGv

In partnership with Toronto and Region Conservation Authority.

Aurora Walking Tours

Saturday May 27 | 10:30am – 12:30pm

Learn about the history of Yonge Street - its beginnings in the 18th century as a military road and its evolution to meet community needs.

Saturday June 10 | 10:30am – 12:30pm

Discover the history of Wellington Street – a road with over 150 years of industry, business and homes. Register at bit.ly/3F1boXK

In partnership with Aurora Historical Society.

An Earth Day Presentation

Food Of The Future

THURS APRIL 20 | 7 PM

Register at bit.ly/3Hjle8b

SETTLEMENT WORKER AT APL Drop-in

Tuesdays | April 18, May 16, June 20

1:00 – 4:30pm | Living Room

Help for new Canadians with information and referrals on language training, career and employment, housing, health care, education, citizenship, important documents and more. In partnership with Catholic Community Services of York Region through Library Settlement Partnerships.

Baby Caf

Thursdays | 10:30 – 11:30am

Apr 20, May 18, June 15 | Magna Room

July 20, Aug 17 | Town Park

Hands-on gentle movements to enhance your baby’s well-being followed by a discussion led by an Early Learning Specialist. Make new friends - and give your baby the opportunity to make new friends too!

Register at bit.ly/3ELHHd4

In partnership with EarlyON Child & Family Centres Aurora

THE SCHOLARS’ HUB @ HOME

Selected Wednesdays | 12:00 – 12:45pm

Lifelong learning continues with talks on topical issues from some of York University’s best minds. Q&A. For listings and to register, visit bit.ly/3zuKOTe

Traditional food-growing areas may struggle to meet the future demands of growing populations. Food of the Future empowers communities to use technology to grow foods that fit their diverse physical and cultural needs. It is a future where “Every home can be an organic farm.”

Phil Fung, Consulting Engineer (Energy and Sustainability) and Dr. Matt Hammond, Senior Scientist at HiGarden, discuss new prospects for sustainable and community-based indoor agriculture.