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TableofContents| Tabladecontenido
2:ProgramsforAllAges Programasparatodaslas edades
3:Storytimes Cuentacuentos
4:ProgramasenEspañol
6:ProgramsforChildren Programasparaniñosy niñas
9:ProgramsforTeens Programaspara adolescentes
11:ProgramsforAdults Programasparaadultos
4thAnnualEarlyChildhoodResourceFair Saturday,February7|10a.m.-1p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Atrium
Atthisfreeevent,thelibrarywillconnect familieswithvaluableresourcesinthe community,includingsocialservices,preschools, anddaycares
FirstFriday:CommunityVoicesArtReveal Friday,March6|6-8p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Atrium
Beamongthefirsttoseethenew,originalartworkinspiredbyour CommunityVoicesinitiative!Meetlocalartists,enjoylivemusicandsnacks, contributetoacollaborativecraft,&more
STORYTIMES|CUENTACUENTOS
CUENTACUENTOS CUENTACUENTOS
Martes
Viernes
Allages
Stories,songs,& activitiesforchildren andcaregivers.
Todaslasedades Cuentos,cancionesy actividadespara niñosysus acompañantes
February9-March22
Duetorenovations,StorytimesatEolaRoadBrancharepaused untilfurthernotice.
9defebrero-22demarzo
Debidoarenovaciones,loscuentacuentosenlasucursal EolaRoadestánenpausahastanuevoaviso.
Dueto renovations, Storytimesat EolaRoad Branchare pauseduntil furthernotice.
Debidoa renovaciones, los cuentacuentos enlasucursal EolaRoadestán enpausa hastanuevo aviso.
Ages0-2
Storytimewithshort books,lapsitsongs, rhymes,&playtime.
Edades0-2 Cuentosconlibros cortos,canciones, rimasytiempopara jugar
Ages2-3
Stories,music,& rhymesforactive littleones.
Edades2-3 Cuentos,músicay rimasparabebes activos
Ages3-5
Stories,music,and activitiestogetyour childreadyforschool.
Edades3-5 Cuentos,músicay actividadespara prepararatuhijo paralaescuela
Allages
Stories&songs inEnglishand Spanish.
Todaslasedades Cuentosycanciones eninglésyespañol.
ParaNiñosyNiñas
CuartaFeriaAnualde Recursosinfantiles
Sábado,7defebrero 10a.m.-1p.m.
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Enesteeventogratuito,labiblioteca pondráencontactoalasfamilias condiversoseimportantesrecursos delacomunidad,incluyendo serviciossociales,preescolaresy guarderías.Paraniñosde0a5años acompañadosdeunadulto
ParaAdultos
Cómoprepararunplande emergenciaycartadetutela lunes,2defebrero&2demarzo 6-7:30pm
VirtualporZoom
Acompáñanosparainformarte sobrecómoprepararunplande emergenciayseleccionaruntutor temporal Presentadoen colaboraciónconAuroraRapid ResponseTeam,Compañerosen SaludyAPLD.
Conocertusderechosycómo prepararatufamilia martes,3defebrero|6-7:30p.m.
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Acompáñanosparainformartesobre tusderechos,planesdepreparación familiarencasodeemergenciasy recursosparalacomunidad inmigrante
ComputaciónBásica* sábados|10-11a.m.
7defebrero:RatónyTeclado 7demarzo:MicrosoftWord martes|6-7p.m.
17defebrero:Correoelectrónico 17demarzo:Creandouncurrículum
BibliotecaSantori-218 Aquíaprenderálashabilidades básicasdeunacomputadora.
PROGRAMASENESPAÑOL
BalletFolkloricoYetlanezi martes,17defebrero|7-8p.m.
SucursalWest
Conocealosbailarinesydisfrutade bailesquerepresentandiferentes regionesdeMéxico
ServiciosDentalesde Colgate©yFeriaComunitaria sábado,21defebrero 10a.m.-12p.m.
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¡Empiezaeldíaconrecursosvaliosos ysonrisassaludables!Únetea nosotrosenunamañanainformativa conorganizacionescomunitarias localesylimpiezasdentalesgratuitas paraniñosde1a12años
Yogaparaprincipiantes* lunes|5-6p.m.
9defebrero&9,23demarzo
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Añoconintenciones martes,10defebrero 6:30-7:30p.m.
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Aprendeaactuarcon concienciapararecibir loquedeseas ImpartidoporMaría García,certificadaeninteligencia emocionalporelInstitutoAprende.
Preparacióntempranaenla educación:Caminohaciaeléxito jueves,12defebrero|7-8p.m.
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Exploralatrayectoriaeducativa desdelaprimerainfanciahastala universidad,destacandolasetapas claveyelpapelfundamentaldela participacióndelospadres.Edades 11añosyacompañantes
Tuviajeheroicoytuavatar personal*
sábado,28defebrero 11a.m.-2p.m.
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Reflexionaycreaunavatar personalquerepresente tusvalores,metasy fuentesdefortaleza Presentadopor laconsultora,diseñadorade capacitaciónyministraordenada, Rev Dra PatriciaNovick Edades15+
PROGRAMASENESPAÑOL
Aprendeinglés
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TheNeighborProjectteguiará, yaseaqueestéspensandoen comprarahoraoempezandoa ahorrar,paraqueseasun compradordecasainformado yseguro
IEPy504:Tallerparapadres jueves,5demarzo|7-8pm
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Infórmatesobreevaluaciones, elegibilidad,adaptacionesy serviciosqueapoyaneléxitodetu hijo Lastrabajadoras socialesescolares JennyyNicole explicaránlos derechosdelospadres.
Comotrascenderelcaminocon agradecimiento*
martes,10demarzo|6:30-7:30p.m.
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Aprendecómoelagradecimiento puedetransformarnuestra percepcióndelosdesafíosque enfrentamos ImpartidoporMaría García,certificadaeninteligencia emocionalporelInstitutoAprende
AbogadosenlaBiblioteca jueves,12demarzo|6-7:30p.m. BibliotecaSantori-125/126
Estamosproporcionandounservicio sincitapreviaparaayudarcon preguntaslegales 15minutospor persona
Ramodepino* martes,17demarz 6-8p.m.
BibliotecaSantori Vamosacrearun arreglofloralconpiñasde pinosqueseguramentedurará muchosaños.Edades15+. Pasosparaconvertirseen propietariodevivienda martes,3demarzo|6-7p.m.
Inglésparaprincipiantescon WorldRelief*
Martesyjueves|9a.m.-12p.m.
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AprendeinglésconWorldRelief enclasessemanalesinteractivas. Practicaráslalecturayescritura, mejorarástuconversacióny muchomás Seaceptannuevos estudiantesaprincipiosdecada mes
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¡Mejoratuingléshablandoen unaclasesemanalrelajada!
Grupodeconversaciónen inglés
Sábadosenfebreroymarzo 10:30a.m.-12p.m.
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¡Úneteaestudiantesdeinglésde nivelintermedioenuna conversaciónenpersonao virtualporZoom!
Construyendoel caminouniversitario desde9°grado jueves,19demarzo|7-8p.m.
BibliotecaSantori-332 Padres,venganyconozcan herramientasyconsejosparaguiar conconfianzaelprocesode preparaciónuniversitariadesus hijos.Apartirdelos11añosysus acompañantes.
PROGRAMSFORCHILDREN
Ages0-5|Edadesde0-5años
PastaPaintingParty
Monday,February2
10-11a.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Getcreativewithoodlesof noodles!Kidscanpaint&stamp withcookedspaghettiandotherfun uncookednoodleshapes.Forchildren ofallagesandtheirfamilies.
ReadyforKindergarten Playgroup
Tuesdays,February3,17& March3,17,31|11a.m.-12p.m.
SantoriLibrary-StorytimeRoom Getkindergartenreadywiththis interactiveplaytime,broughttoyou incollaborationwithSPARKAurora
4thAnnualEarlyChildhood ResourceFair
Saturday,February7
10a.m.-1p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Atrium
Atthisfreeevent,thelibrary willconnectfamilieswithvaluable resourcesinthecommunity, includingsocialservices,preschools, anddaycares
StorytimeatSociety57
Tuesdays,February10&March10 10-10:30a.m.
Society57-100S.RiverSt. Aurora,IL60506
EnjoytheambianceofSociety57 duringthisallage
Asmallsnackand boxwillbeavailab childreninattend Forchildrenofall andtheircaregive
PreschoolPicassos
Tuesdays,February10&March10 10:30-11:15a.m.
SantoriLibrary-StorytimeRoom
Preschoolersandtheircaregiverswill exploreopen-endedartactivities thatwillinspirecreativityand sensoryexploration.Ages2+with acaregiver.
ChessClub
Tuesdays|6:30-8p.m.
February10&March10
WestBranch-MeetingRoom February17&March17
SantoriLibrary-224
BabyWinterOlympics2026** Sunday,February22|2:30-3:15p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
APLDishostingaWinterOlympic Gamesforages0-3 Childrencan competeinavarietyofwinterthemed games,andadultscancheerontheir favoriteOlympianbaby.
Dropin,learn,play,andhavefun developingstrategieswithBrad Smith,retiredteacherandchess expert ChessClubwelcomes newbies,novicesandchessmasters Walk-inswelcome!
BalletFolkloricoYetlanezi
Tuesday,February17|7-8pm
WestBranch-LivingRoom
Meetthedancersandenjoy performancesrepresentingdifferent regionsofMexico
NoonLionsClubFreeVision Screening
Saturdays,February21&March21 9:30-11:30a.m.
SantoriLibrary-StorytimeRoom AuroraNoonLionsClubprovidesfree visionscreeningforchildren Primarily aimedat6monthsto6yearsold althoughusefuluptoage16
Colgate©BrightSmiles,Bright FuturesVanandCommunityFair
Saturday,February21
10a.m.-12p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126,Atrium& Parkinglot
Startyourdaywithvaluable resourcesandhealthysmiles! Joinusforaninformative morningfeaturinglocal communityorganizations andfreedentalcleanings forchildrenages1-12
FamilyStorytimeonthe Bookmobile
Mondays,February23&March16 2:30-3:15p.m.
ArrowWoodPark-ColoradoAve.& N.CommonwealthAve. Enjoystories,rhymes,music,and moreinthisallagesfamilystorytime Forchildrenofallagesandtheir caregivers.
LEGO©TrainShow
Saturday,March21&Sunday,March22 DuringLibraryHours
SantoriLibrary-Atrium Checkouttheincredible dioramaoftrainsand landscapescreatedby theNorthernILLEGO©TrainClub! You'llseemonsters,robots,dragons, princesses,planes,spaceships, superheroes,&more.
Music&Movement
Monday,March23|10-10:30am
SantoriLibrary-StorytimeRoom Comeshakeyoursilliesout!We'llsing, dance,anduseavarietyofmusical props Ages2+withacaregiver
PROGRAMSFORCHILDREN
Ages6-11|Edadesde6-11años
OneInMath*
Sundays|3-4p.m.
February1,8,15&March1,8,15
SantoriLibrary-125/126
Empoweryourchildrenbyfostering theirloveofmath!JoinOneInMath, afreein-personmathtutoring programforstudentsingrades K-3,runbyvolunteers February22-StorytimeRoom
BlueberryAwardsVoting
Tuesday,February3|6:30-7:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-StorytimeRoom Allkindergartenthrough firstgradersarewelcom tolistentoandvoteon theirfavoriteBlueberry Booknominationsfor20 6.
FamilyCraftNight
Wednesdays|6:30-7:30p.m.
ReadingwithRover
Mondays,February9&March9 4-5p.m.
WestBranch-LivingRoom Thursdays,February26&March26 6:30-7:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-StorytimeRoom Havefunreadingtoourdogfriends! DogsandhandlersarefromtheFox ValleyTherapyDogClub Forchildren ofallagesandtheircaregivers
TweenValenSLIME
Monday,February9|4-5p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Joinusforasquishy,glittery, ooey-gooeygoodtimeaswe makeValentineDayslime!It's gonnabeslime-tastic!Ages9-12.
ChessClub
Tuesdays|6:30-8p.m.
February10&March10
WestBranch-MeetingRoom February17&March17
SantoriLibrary-224
Dropin,learn,play,andhavefun developingstrategieswithBrad Smith,retiredteacherandchess expert ChessClubwelcomes newbies,novicesandchessmasters. Walk-inswelcome!
February11:MacrameHearts March11:BeadedSuncatcher SantoriLibrary-StorytimeRoom Bringthewholefamilyforour monthlycraftnightatthelibrary. Ages4-11withacaregiver
HomeschoolHuddle*
Thursdays|1-2p.m.
February12:WinterWildlife March12:HappyBirthday, PietMondrian!
SantoriLibrary-125/126 Studentsengageinvarious enrichmentprogramsthatfostera senseofcommunityandteamwork Activitiesareledbylibrarystaffor guesteducatorsandsupportdiverse learningstyles.Ages6-11.
ChocolateArtStudio**
Monday,February16
11:30a.m.-12:15p.m.
ValentineParfaits**
Thursday,February12|6:30-7p.m.
SantoriLibrary-StorytimeRoom Comeenjoyastoryandasweet treat!Ages5-11
I(Heart)Books!
Saturday,February14|2-3p.m. WestBranch-MeetingRoom Tweensjoinusforafuncraft programmakingbookmarksand buttonstoshowyouLUVbooks! Grades4-6.
SantoriLibrary-StorytimeRoom Kidsunleashtheircreativityinthis delightfulChocolateArtStudioby paintingfundesignswithmelted chocolateoncrispygrahamcrackers
AllAboutScience
Monday,February16|12:30-1:30pm SantoriLibrary-125/126
ScienceexpertsDiana&Patwilllead usinfunscienceactivitiesrevolving dazzlingdinosaurs!
BalletFolkloricoYetlanezi
Tuesday,February17|7-8p.m.
WestBranch-LivingRoom
Meetthedancersandenjoy performancesrepresenting differentregionsofMexico
Colgate©BrightSmiles,Bright FuturesVanandCommunityFair
Saturday,February21 10a.m.-12p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126,Atrium,& Parkinglot
Startyourdaywithvaluable resourcesandhealthysmiles!Joinus foraninformativemorningfeaturing localcommunityorganizationsand freedentalcleaningsforchildren ages1-12
PROGRAMSFORCHILDREN
Ages6-11|Edadesde6-11años
LEGO©Club
Saturdays,February21&March28
1-2p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
ComeintobuildcoolLEGOcreations
ChineseNewYear:
YearoftheHorse
Saturday,February21|2-3pm
SantoriLibrary-125/126
LearnaboutChineseNewYear traditionsthroughstories,crafts,& snacks
HomeschoolAward-Winning BookClub
Thursdays|2-3p.m.
February26:StellaBy
StarlightbySharonM. Draper
March19:ASlipofaGirl byPatriciaReillyGiff
SantoriLibrary-StorytimeRoom
Pickupyourowncopyofthebookat theSantoriChildren'sDesk Ages8-11
CrochetforKids*
Thursdays,February26&March26
4-5p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Learnandpracticethebasic techniquesofcrocheting.Registration openstwoweeksbeforetheevent begins Caregiversarewelcome
K-PopParty
Friday,February27
2-3p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
KPopDemonHuntersfans willenjoyactivitystationswherethey cansinganddancealongtoKPop, makephotoholdersandbuttons, strikeafiercepose,andtesttheir knowledgeattrivia Ages6+
HappyMarioDay!
Tuesday,March10|6:30-7:15p.m
SantoriLibrary-125/126
LEGO©TrainShow
Saturday,March21&Sunday,March22
DuringLibraryHours
SantoriLibrary-Atrium
Checkouttheincredibledioramaof trainsandlandscapescreatedby theNorthernILLEGO©TrainClub! You'llseemonsters,robots,dragons, princesses,planes,spaceships, superheroes,&more
Let's-a-go!Celebrateeverything Marioandfriendswithcrafts,games, andtreats
SoupTasting!**
Thursday,March12|6:30-7pm
SantoriLibrary-StorytimeRoom Exploredifferentkindsofsoups fromsillynoodlesoupstocreamy veggieblends Thereissomething foreverytastebud!
St.Patrick'sDayParty
Saturday,March14|2-3p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom We'llbecelebratingSt Patrick'sDay withfunactivities,acraft,and finalizingwithadeliciousgreensnack andagreenbeverage Forchildren ofallagesandtheircaregivers
ChickenStorytime
Saturday,March21|2-3p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom Enjoystoriesandvisitwithreal petchickens Forchildrenofall agesandtheircaregivers
ExploreBraille&SignLanguage
Saturday,March21|3-3:45p.m.
SantoriLibrary-StorytimeRoom Canyoucommunicatewithout talking?Learnsomebasicsignsfrom AmericanSignLanguage,howtowrite yournameinBraille,andaboutthe amazinglifeofHelenKeller.Ages8+.
HoliHai!FestivalofColors**
Saturday,March28|1-3p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126&Atrium Commemoratethespringseasonby celebratingHoli!We'llenjoycrafts, treats,aperformancewithTarana SchoolofMusicandDance,andplay Holicolors Forchildrenofallages andtheirfamilies
PROGRAMSFORTEENS
TeenTake&Make:Winter OlympicsMagnetSkating*
Sunday,February1Saturday,February14
DuringLibraryHours
EolaExpress-ReferenceDesk
The2026WinterOlympicsarehere! Enjoyaniceskating-inspiredcraft andgetexcitedforthegames! Register,thenpickupyourkitatthe ReferenceDeskfromFebruary1-14
TeenAdvisoryBoard(TAB)
Mondays,February2&March2
6-7:30p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom SantoriLibrary-224 &VirtualviaZoom
Weareagroupofteensthathelp withspecialprojectsandplanning programs PS Therewillbepizza!
MeetaProfessional*
Saturdays|2-3:30p.m.
February7:ClinicalSocialWorker
March7:Welder
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Careercurious?Comeconnectwith anexpert!Ourvisitingprofessionals willbesharingwhattheystudied, describingtheydo,andanswering yourquestions.Ages12+.
Drop-InVR
Mondays,February9&March9
6-7p.m.
SantoriLibrary-224
Comeplayavarietyofvirtualreality (VR)gamesandapps,includingFruit Ninja,AmongUs,BeatSaber,Gorilla Tag,andmore!Noexperienceis necessary,andsnackswillbeprovided.
ChessClub
Tuesdays|6:30-8p.m.
February10&March10
WestBranch-MeetingRoom February17&March17
SantoriLibrary-224
Dropin,learn,play,andhavefun developingstrategieswithBrad Smith,retiredteacherandchess expert ChessClubwelcomes newbies,novicesandchess masters Walk-inswelcome!
CandyHeartPencilPouch**
Wednesday,February11
6-7:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
IncollaborationwiththeMakerspace, let'scelebrateValentine'sDayby learninghowtosublimatetheiconic candyheartimageontoapencil pouch!Ages12+&8+withacaregiver.
APLDatAliveAurora
Fridays|4-6p.m.
February13:Pom-PomCreatures
March13:CardboardCreations AliveCenterAurora-406W GalenaBlvd.,Aurora,IL60506 ComejoinusattheAliveCenter duringtheirfreeafter-schooldrop-in hours!
MovieNight:Hamilton (2020,PG-13)
Monday,February16
6-9p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
Doyou'wanttobeintheroomwhere ithappens’?!CelebratePresidents’ Day&ourfoundingfatherswiththis musical'sblendofhip-hop,jazz,R&B, andhistory!PS Therewillbesnacks
BalletFolkloricoYetlanezi
Tuesday,February17|7-8pm
WestBranch-LivingRoom
Meetthedancersandenjoy performancesrepresentingdifferent regionsofMexico
MoreThanaColor: TheMarginalization ofAfricanBeauty*
Wednesday,February18
6:30-7:30pm
SantoriLibrary-125/126
SpeakerKarenAndersonwill illuminatehistoryfilledwithwomenof colorwhorefusedtoviewthemselves throughsociallimitation Shehopes toinspireotherstodecidefor themselveswhatbeautyis.Ages12+.
CardboardCrafting
Mondays,February23&March23 5-7p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom Youbringthecreativity, we'llbringthe cardboardboxes& MakedoCardboard CraftingKit!Come inventandenjoy Ages6-18
MiddleSchoolHomeschool Huddle:PaperRollerCoasters
Thursday,February26|2-3:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-224
HavefunANDlearnaboutNewtonian physicsandenergy!We'llhavea shortclass,followedbyahands-on project.Gradelevels6-8.
YourHeroicJourney&Personal
Avatar*
Saturday,February28
11a.m.-2p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
Reflecton&createapersonalavatar thatrepresentsyourvalues,goals, andsourcesofstrength.Presented byconsultant,trainingdesigner,and ordainedminister,Rev Dr Patricia Novick
PROGRAMSFORTEENS
FirstFriday:CommunityVoices ArtReveal
Friday,March6|6-8p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Atrium
Beamongthefirsttoseethenew, originalartworkinspiredbyour CommunityVoicesinitiative!Meet localartists,enjoylivemusicand snacks,contributetoacollaborative craft,&
Croche
Saturda 2-4p.m
Santori Comel crochetw haveafew from,includingarabbit,owl,andcat. Experienceishelpfulbutnotrequired. Allmaterialswillbeprovided
TheJourneyStartsNow:From 9thGradetoCollegeReady
Thursday,March19|6-7p.m.
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Parents,comeandlearnabouttools andtipsonhowtonavigateyour children'scollegereadinessprocess withconfidence.Ages11+welcome withtheircaregivers
EGO©TrainSh
PineConeBouquet*
Tuesday,March17|6-8p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126
Let'screateabeautifulfloral arrangementwithpineconesto enjoyformanyyears
urday,March nday,March2
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ntoriLibrary-Atrium eckouttheincredibledioramaof nsandlandscapescreated theNorthernILLEGO©TrainClub! u'llseemonsters,robots,dragons, princesses,planes,spaceships, superheroes,&more.
GlassPainting
Tuesday,March24|6-7:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-224
Exerciseyourcreativityandenjoythe experienceofpaintingcolorful designsonglass!Allmaterialsfor2 typesofglasspaintingprojectswill beavailable,whilesupplieslast
Valentine'sDayLaserCut Stamps*
Monday,February2|6-7p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Makerspace
PROGRAMSFORADULTS
CustomizeaDogHeart Bandana*
Tuesday,February3 6-7pm
SeedStarting: ABlossomingBeginning
Saturday,February7 11am -12pm
Learnhowtocreateapersonalized rubberstampusingthelasercutter perfectforValentine’sDay
heFox:Lessonsfroma LegendaryLocal Environmentalist
Monday,February2 7-8p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126&Virtual viaZoom
JoinGarySwick,PresidentofFriends oftheFoxRiver,tolearnabout"The Fox,"thelocalactivistwhotookon industrialpollutersandfoughtforthe healthoftheFoxRiver60yearsago.
GamesforGrownups
TuesdaysinFebruary&March 1-3p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Comeplaytheboardgameswe haveavailableand/orbringyour favoriteboardgameandteach othershowtoplay!Walk-insare welcome.Ages19+.
SantoriLibraryMakerspace
Createapersonalized bandanaforyourpet usingheattransfervin
StoriesofHistoricIllinoisWomen
Tuesday,February3|7-8p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
Comelearnmoreabouthistoric, Illinoiswomen,fromthetrailblazing politicalcareerofLottieO'Neilltothe dedicatedactivismofJaneAddams, withauthorandhistorianTomEmery
AuroraWritingWorkshopGroup
Tuesdays,February3&March3 7-8:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-305
Wehelpwritersgrowtheircraft throughpositivefeedbackand reactionandaimtohelpwriters polishtheirworkforpublicationor personalsatisfaction.
EolaCommunityCenterRoom100&101
555S.EolaRd.Aurora,IL60504
Learntheessentialsofseedstarting, includingselectingtherightseeds, understandingsoiltypes,and masteringwateringtechniqueswith MasterGardeners fromtheUofI Extension
Walk-InwithaCareerCoach
Saturdays,February7&March7 1-3p.m.
Thursdays,February12&March12 1-3p.m.
Thursdays,February26&March12,26 5-7p.m.
SantoriLibrary-332
Thursday,February12|5-7p.m.
SantoriLibrary-315
Walkinandmeetoneofthelibrary's DigitalNavigatorCareerCoaches. Noappointmentnecessary.
LearnEnglish
BeginningEnglishwith WorldRelief*
Tuesdays&Thursdays
9a.m.-12p.m.
SantoriLibrary-224
LearnEnglishinweeklyinteractive lessonswhereyouwillpractice yourreadingandwritingskills, improveyourconversationskills, andmuchmore!Newstudents areacceptedatthestartofeach month
EnglishattheLibrary
ThursdaysinFebruary&March 6:30-7:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-224
ImproveyourEnglish conversationskillsinaweekly, relaxedenvironment!
EnglishConversationGroup*
SaturdaysinFebruary&March
10:30am -12pm
SantoriLibrary-332&Virtualvia Zoom
JoinEnglishlearnersatthe intermediatelevelinconversation inpersonoronZoom!
DecorateaMardiGrasMask*
Monday,February9|10-11:30a.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
CelebrateMardiGras bycreatingaunique mask!Wewillusegem stickers,feathers,glue,andmoreto decoratewhite,papermasks All materialswillbeprovided
PROGRAMSFORADULTS
ComputerBasics*
Tuesdays|6-7p.m.
February10:EmailBasics
March10:CreatingaResume
SantoriLibrary-218 Learnsomebasicsabout computingfromcreatingan emailtocreatingaresume.
ChessClub
Tuesdays|6:30-8p.m. February10&March10
WestBranch-MeetingRoom February17&March17
SantoriLibrary-224
Dropin,learn,play,andhavefun developingstrategieswithBradSmith, retiredteacherandchessexpert ChessClubwelcomesnewbies, novicesandchessmasters.Walk-ins welcome!
ChairYoga*
Wednesdays,February11,25& March11,25|2-3p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
Practicingyogacanhave physical,emotional,and mentalbenefits Cometry chairyogawithJudySiek, aninstructorwithmorethan 20yearsofexperience.
LooseEndsHandcraftGroup
Wednesdays,February11&March11 6-7:30p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom
Callingallknitters,crocheters, embroiderers,needleworkers,and otherfansofhandcrafts!Bringyour currentprojectforcraftingtimeand conversation
EarlyAwarenessinEducation: ARoadmaptoSuccess
Thursday,February12|6-7p.m.
SantoriLibrary-332
Exploretheeducationaljourneyfrom earlychildhoodthroughcollege, highlightingkeystages,and thevitalroleofparental involvement.Ages11+ welcomewiththeircaregivers
ValentineHeartLaserEngraving*
Thursday,February12|6-7p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Makerspace CelebrateValentine'sDaywitha personalizedgiftforyourlovedone! Engraveawoodenheartwithaname, custommessage,orevenapicture
MovieNight
Thursdays|6:30-8:30p.m.
February12:MyFairLady (1964,TV-G)
March12:ToCatchaThief(1955,PG)
WestBranch-MeetingRoom We’reputtingclassicmovies onourbigscreen!Whether you’rerevisitingabeloved favoriteorwatchingitfor thefirsttime,comeenjoy theshow,company,and snacks Ages19+
AuroraBusinessUnited
Fridays,February13&March13 7:30-10a.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
AuroraBusinessUnited(1000+ members)islikelythelargest networkinggroupinthewestern suburbs Businessowners,employees, entrepreneurs,non-profits,arts, government&othersarewelcome.
Designing3D-PrintedHeart Keychains*
Monday,February9|6-7p.m. SantoriLibrary-218
Learnhowtodesignyourown Valentine'sheartkeychainfor3D printing!
ParanormalDiscussionGroup
Wednesdays|6-7:30p.m.
February11|SantoriLibrary-224 March11|SantoriLibrary-125/126
Joinenthusiastsinmeaningful discussionofparanormaland metaphysicaltopics.Occasional guestspeakersarewelcome.
BalletFolkloricoYetlanezi
Tuesday,February17|7-8p.m.
WestBranch-LivingRoom
Meetthedancersandenjoy performancesrepresentingdifferent regionsofMexico.
ValentineSublimationKeychains*
Wednesday,February18|6-7p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Makerspace
JoinusforafunValentine'sDay workshopwhereyou'lllearnhowto designandcreateyourown personalizedkeychainusinga sublimationprinterandheatpress.
MoreThanaColor:The MarginalizationofAfricanBeauty*
Wednesday,February18
6:30-7:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
SpeakerKarenAndersonwill illuminatehistoryfilledwithwomen ofcolorwhorefusedtoview themselvesthroughsociallimitation. Shehopestoinspireotherstodecide forthemselveswhatbeautyis
DementiaCarepartner SupportGroup
Thursdays,February19&March19 6-7p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom Buildasupportsystemandenjoy meaningfulconversationwith peoplewhounderstandyour journeyinasupportiveenvironment FaciliatedbyLaVonLenawayof DragonflySeniorNavigationServices
BookBedazzling*
Thursday,February19
6:30-8:30p.m.
SantoriLibrary-125/126
Bringyourownbooktodecorate,or choosefromoneofourdonated books Allbedazzlingtools,including rhinestonecrystals,willbeprovided
PROGRAMSFORADULTS
AuroraPoetrySociety*
Tuesdays,February24&March24 6:30-7:30p.m.
WestBranch-MeetingRoom& VirtualviaZoom
Lovepoetry?Thisgroupisopento writersofallagesandabilities.We supporteachother,offercritiques, andhostevents Dropinandjoinin personorregisterforthe Zoomlinkandmonthly challenge
StillAfraidoftheDark:An EveningwithR.L.Stine*
Tuesday,February24|7-8pm
VirtualviaZoom&YouTube
WatchPartyatthe SantoriLibrary-125/126
Witty,creepy,and compulsivelyreadable, bestsellingauthorR.L. Stinedefinedhorrorfora generationofyoungreaders Stine willdiscusshisworkwithacclaimed horrormavenBeckySpratford This eventismadepossiblebyIllinois LibrariesPresent.
LearnaboutAI
PracticalUseofArtificial Intelligence*
Saturday,February21|10-11a.m.
SantoriLibrary-218
Joinustolearnmoreabout practical,day-to-dayuseof artificialintelligence(AI)
EverydayAITools*
Tuesday,February24|7-8pm
SantoriLibrary-218
Joinustolearnmoreabout someartificialintelligence(AI) toolsthatyoucanuseeveryday
AI&SocialMedia
Saturday,March14|10-11a.m. SantoriLibrary-218
Joinustolearnmoreabout artificialintelligence(AI)andits impactonpopularsocialmedia.
AIToolsforAllAges*
Tuesday,March17|7-8p.m.
SantoriLibrary-218
Joinustolearnmoreabout artificialintelligence(AI) d somepopulartools thatcanbeusedby anyone
LocalLegend:CoachWalters& theAuroraSundowners
Wednesday,February25|7-8p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126& VirtualviaZoom
Joinusforaneveningwithlocal authorMaureenMcKanetolearn aboutlocalheroWilbertWalters, longtimecoachoftheAurora SundownersTrackClub
SpanishBasics*
Saturdays,February28&March28 2-3p.m.
SantoriLibrary-332&VirtualviaZoom
InterestedinlearningSpanish?This introductoryprogramwillcoverbasic introductionsandthemed,common phrasesinSpanish
BookDiscussions
WhatWe'reReadingWednesdays
PROGRAMSFORADULTS
Wednesdays,February4&March4|8-9p.m.
SantoriLibrary-VirtualviaZoom
Readinganythinggoodlately?Joinourvirtualbookclub viaZoom!We'lltaketurnssharingthegreatbooksthat wehavebeenreading.
Booksn'Brew
Wednesdays|7-9p.m.
February18:TheSevenYearSlipbyAshleyPoshton
March18:EducatedbyTaraWestover McCartyMillsTaproom-140S.RiverSt.,Unit108, Aurora,IL60506
WemeetatMcCartyMillsTaproomoneWednesdaya monthtosocialize,discussbooks,andenjoylibations
ReadingGarden
Tuesdays|6:30-7:30p.m.
February24:OlgaDiesDreamingbyXochitlGonzalez
March24:MalinallibyVeronicaChapa
NideJardin-140S RiverSt Unit106,Aurora,IL60506
Weareabilingualbookclubfocusedon Latino/Hispanicauthors.
NonfictionBookDiscussion
Mondays|6:30-7:30p.m.
February16:MasterSlaveHusbandWifebyIlyonWoo
March16:SonsandSoldiersbyBruceHenderson WestBranch-MeetingRoom&VirtualviaZoom Wereadavarietyofcontemporary nonfictionandmeetmonthlyfor discussioninpersonandvirtuallyviaZoom.
Take&Make: HoliMosaicCoaster*
Monday,March2-Wednesday, March4|DuringLibraryHours EolaExpress-ReferenceDesk
Celebratethevibrant,springfestival ofHolibymakingyourowncolorful andfestivedecoration!Register,then pickupyourkitattheReferenceDesk fromMarch2-4
GriotAfrican-AmericanBookDiscussion
Tuesdays|6:30-7:45p.m.
February17:Recitatif:AStorybyToniMorrison
March17:PromisebyRachelElizaGriffiths SantoriLibrary-305&VirtualviaZoom WefeaturebooksbyAfrican-Americanauthorsand meetmonthlyfordiscussioninpersonandvirtually viaZoom
BreakfastBookClub
Wednesdays|10:30-11:30am
February25:TheSeventhVeilofSalomebySilvia Moreno-Garcia
March25:TheLastThingHeToldMebyLauraDave SantoriLibrary-126 Wereadavarietyoffictiontitles,mainlyhistorical fiction,andmeetonceamonthforlivelydiscussion andtastyrefreshments
WestBranchBookClub
Thursdays|6:30-7:45pm
February26:JamesbyPercivalEverett
March26:HappinessFallsbyAngieKim WestBranch-MeetingRoom&VirtualviaZoom Wereadavarietyofcontemporaryfictionand nonfictionandmeetmonthlyfordiscussionin personandvirtuallyviaZoom
MakeYourOwnVinylDecals*
Monday,March2|6-7p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Makerspace JoinusintheMakerspacefora tutorialonhowtouseourRoland© vinylcutterandtheCorelDRAW graphicseditingsoftwaretomake yourownvinyldecalsforwindows, waterbottles,binders,andmore
IEPs&504s:WorkshopforParents Thursday,March5|6-7p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126
Learnaboutevaluations,eligibility, accommodations,&servicesthat supportyourchild'ssuccess.School SocialWorkersJenny&Nicole shareexpertguidance, clarifyparentrights, andoffertips
FirstFriday:CommunityVoices ArtReveal
Friday,March6|6-8p.m. SantoriLibrary-Atrium Beamongthefirsttoseethenew, originalartworkinspiredbyour CommunityVoicesinitiative!Meet localartists,enjoylivemusicand snacks,contributetoa collaborativecraft,&more
Wills,Trusts,&EstatePlanning
Saturday,March7|10:30-11:30a.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126&Virtual viaZoom
Learnhowtoprotectyourfinancial legacywithTheNeighborProjectand attorneyEmmanuelS Llamas We'll exploreassigningguardiansfor children,protectingassets,special needstrusts,&more.
BeadedKeychain*
Monday,March9|10-11:30a.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126
Carryyourkeyswithstyle!Come makeauniquekeychainusingmetal swivelclaspsandavarietyofbead colors Allmaterialswillbeprovided, andnobeadingexperienceis necessary.
MakeaFelt"BookLover" Charm!*
Tuesday,March10|6-7p.m. SantoriLibrary-224 Joinustoseehowthe CricutMaker3cancut adesignoutoffelt, thenassembleyourown "BookLover"bagcharm!
PROGRAMSFORADULTS
LawyersintheLibrary
Thursday,March12|6-7:30p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126
Havealegalquestion?Comefora free,15minute,walk-inconsultation!
CraftingYourOwnNaturalSoap*
Monday,March16|6-8p.m. SantoriLibrary-125/126
apyRoadsofLombard provideanintroduction naturalsoapmaking,& allparticipantswillbe invitedtomake&pour theirownsoap!All materialswillbeprovided,andno experienceneeded.
PaintingaLaserCutBirdhouse*
Tuesday,March17|6-7p.m. SantoriLibrary-Makerspace
LearnmoreabouttheMakerspaceas youpaintanddecoratealasercut birdhouse!
TheFoundingMothers
Wednesday,March18|6:30-8pm SantoriLibrary-125/126
JoinLauraKeyesofHistoricVoicesas shesharesthehistory,bravery,and surprisinglegaciesofwomenvitalto ournation’shistory
ShamrockEarringWorkshop*
Wednesday,March11|6-7p.m. SantoriLibrary-Makerspace
Feelinglucky?GetreadyforSt Patrick'sDaywiththeperfectgreen earringstomatch!Usingthelaser cutter,shapeyourperfectcloverand createcustomearringsforyourSt. Paddy’sDaypartyoutfit.
BeyondthePagewithPercival Everett*
Thursday,March19|7-8p.m. VirtualviaZoom&YouTube Watchpartyatthe SantoriLibrary-125/126
LEGO©TrainShow
Saturday,March21&Sunday,March22
DuringLibraryHours
SantoriLibrary-Atrium
Checkouttheincredibledioramaof trainsandlandscapescreatedby theNorthernILLEGO©TrainClub! You'llseemonsters,robots,dragons, princesses,planes,spaceships, superheroes,&more
LaserEngravingPersonalized Journals*
Monday,March23|6-7p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Makerspace Learnthebasicsof journalengravingand createapersonalized notebookthatreflects yourownstyle
TheMakerspace forBusinessOwners
Thursday,March26|6-7p.m.
SantoriLibrary-Makerspace Createaproductprototype,design eye-catchingmarketingmaterials, andmore!Learnhowthemachines andtechnologyavailableinAPLD's Makerspacecanbemaximizedby smallbusinessowners
PulitzerPrize-winningauthorPercival Everett,likehisfiction, defiescategorization. Everettwilldiscuss hiswork,intensive researchand revisionprocesses &more Brandis Friedman moderates.
GettingStartedwithFishing
Thursday,March26|7-8p.m. SantoriLibrary-126&Virtualvia Zoom
Interestedinanewoutdoorhobby? IllinoisDepartmentofNatural ResourcesbiologistFrankSladekwill explainhowtogetafishinglicense, pickalocation,identifythefishyou reelin,andmore.
SantoriLibrary&Bookmobile 101S.RiverSt. Aurora,IL60506
EolaRoadBranch 555S.EolaRd. Aurora,IL60504
WestBranch 233S.ConstitutionDr. Aurora,IL60506
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