COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER
YOUR LIBRARY FEBRUARY & MARCH 2023
THE WEIRD & WONDERFUL MARY ROACH*
Featured Programs
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1 AT 7 P.M. Virtual via Zoom and YouTube Join us for an entertaining and hilarious evening with New York Times best-selling science author, Mary Roach! Roach will discuss her frank approach to science, the importance of humor, and more.
CARE & CUSTODY: PAST RESPONSES TO MENTAL HEALTH EXHIBIT TUESDAY, JANUARY 17 - FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24 Santori Library – Atrium This banner exhibit and companion website explore the treatment of people with mental health conditions throughout historybringing to light the tension that has existed between care and custody.
WALK-IN COVID-19 TESTING MONDAYS, FROM 9:30 A.M. TO 12:30 P.M. WEDNESDAYS, FROM 12 TO 3 P.M. FRIDAYS, FROM 11 A.M. TO 2 P.M. Santori Library – Room 126 Come for free Covid-19 testing provided by SHIELD Illinois. Testing is salvia-based and results are available within 24-48 hours. A phone with texting capability is needed, and masks are required.
FIRST FRIDAY: WOMAN UP! FRIDAY, MARCH 3 FROM 6 TO 8 P.M. Santori Library – Atrium Kick off Women's History Month with music from the Mariachi Sirenas, crafting with the West Aurora High School Empowered Women of the Future Club, and more!
LIFE SIZE KERPLUNK THURSDAY, MARCH 16 – SUNDAY, MARCH 19 West Branch – Children’s Area Enjoy this fun exhibit from the DuPage Children’s Museum. Available during library hours. All ages.
AFRICAN AMERICANS IN AURORA: 1921 – 1955*
MR. FREEZE: A VERY COOL SHOW**
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6 AT 7 P.M. Santori Library – Rooms 125/126 & Virtual via Zoom Join Alderman Sherman Jenkins to learn about how African Americans lived in Aurora during the decades leading up to the national Civil Rights Movement.
MONDAY, MARCH 27 AT 2 P.M. Eola Road Branch – Large Meeting Room A very cool show with lots of surprises, loud noises and some fun facts about the extreme cold.
IL SECRETARY OF STATE MOBILE EVENT TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7 FROM 10 A.M. TO 2 P.M. Eola Road Branch – Large Meeting Room Save yourself a trip, we're bringing the DMV to you! Services include Driver's License Renewals, IL State ID Cards, and more. Please see the Library's events website for the full list of services provided and limitations.
BOB ROSS PAINTING PARTY* FRIDAY, MARCH 31 AT 1 P.M. Santori Library – Hurrell Storytime Room Learn how to paint like the one and only Bob Ross! During this hour and a half class, you'll create your own masterpiece to enjoy at home. Ages 8 - 11.
SAYING YES TO YOUR STORY: CONVERSATION WITH KWAME ALEXANDER* WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8 AT 7 P.M. Virtual via Zoom Join us for an evening with best-selling and award-winning children’s and young adult author and poet, Kwame Alexander! As a creator of more than 36 books, Kwame will energize our community to harness the power of words and storytelling for change.
The Aurora Public Library District offers free home delivery of library materials to qualified residents! Call the Outreach Services Department at 630-723-2705 to learn more!
VIRTUAL AUTHOR VISIT: SHANNON HALE & LEUYEN PHAM* SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11 AT 3 P.M. Eola Road Branch – Large Meeting Room Join us in person at a watch party or via Zoom for this exciting virtual author visit with the author & illustrator of the Real Friends graphic novel series! Registration required for Zoom and recommended for watch party.
¡El Distrito de Bibliotecas Públicas de Aurora ofrece entrega gratuita a domicilio de materiales a residentes calificados! ¡Llama al Departamento de Servicios de Extensión al 630-723-2705 para obtener más información!
*Registration required/Registro requerido | ** Tickets can be picked up 30 minutes before the start of the program Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. lunes - jueves
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