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AURORA – The Aurora Public Library has announced free programs in October. For more information or to register, go to aurorapubliclibrary.org and click on “Events.”

Civil War Spies for Kids

Saturday, Oct. 1, 10:30 a.m.

MAIN LIBRARY, 1 E. Benton St., Aurora

Children ages 7 to 12 can find out who was doing the spying during the Civil War by participating in a spy activity. This program will be repeated at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 at the West Branch, 233 S. Constitution Drive. Call 630-264-4123 to register for the Main program and 630-264-3600 to register for the program at the West Branch.

An Afternoon with Dara Horn

Sunday, Oct. 2, 2 to 5 p.m.

Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, 1500 W. Sullivan Road, Aurora

Author Dara Horn will discuss her research into the Civil War and how she used it to write “All Other Nights.” A book signing will follow the presentation. “All Other Nights” is the 2011 Fox Valley Reads title.

E-book Readers: Tips, Tricks and Trends

Monday, Oct. 3, 7 to 8 p.m.

EOLA ROAD BRANCH, 555 S. Eola Road, Aurora

Meeting Room

Aurora Public Library cardholders can get free e-books with their library cards. Learn how to download e-books to your e-reader using My Media Mall on the Aurora Public Library’s website. Bring your device and follow along with a step-by-step demonstration. Note: At this time, the Amazon Kindle is not compatible with My Media Mall. This program will be repeated from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 at the Eola Road Branch.

Illinois in the Civil War

Monday, Oct. 3, 7 to 8:30 p.m.

WEST BRANCH, 233 S. Constitution Drive, Aurora

Meeting Room

Although no major battles of the Civil War took place in Illinois, the state played a significant role in the war and felt its effects. This slide lecture will discuss Lincoln, Grant and other heroes who led the country through the war, and also the role of Illinois regiments active in the Western theater.

Murder They Write

Thursday, Oct. 6, 7 to 8:30 p.m.

EOLA ROAD BRANCH, 555 S. Eola Road, Aurora

Meeting Room

Thrillers, whodunits, cozies: who can resist a good mystery? Mystery readers and writers will have the opportunity to meet and discuss the facets of mystery writing with local authors. A book signing will follow the presentation. Enter a drawing for a free signed book.

Family Film: Valentin

Saturday, Oct. 8, 2 to 4 p.m.

MAIN LIBRARY, 1 E. Benton St., Aurora

Multipurpose Room

Families are invited to watch this fun film from Argentina together. The movie will be shown in Spanish with English subtitles. All ages. Free popcorn! Please register by calling 630-264-4100 or going online to aurorapubliclibrary.org.

Welcome to Addy’s World

Saturday, Oct. 8, 2 p.m.

EOLA ROAD BRANCH, 555 S. Eola Road, Aurora

Peek into the life of American Girl Addy during the Civil War. Bring your dolls for stories, games and crafts. For ages 7 to 12. This program will be repeated on Saturday, Oct. 15 at 10:30 a.m. at the Main Library, 1 E. Benton St., Aurora.

History Alive – Civil War

Monday, Oct. 10, 10:30 a.m.

MAIN LIBRARY, 1 E. Benton St.

Witness a hands-on presentation on Civil War dress presented by Cantigny 1st Division Museum Staff. The event will include a craft. This program will be repeated on Monday, Oct. 10 at 2 p.m. at the Eola Road Branch, 555 S. Eola Road. Register by calling 630-264-4123 for the program at Main or 630-264-3400 for the program at the Eola Road Branch, or go to aurorapubliclibrary.org and click on Events.

Set Sail with Columbus!

Monday, Oct. 10, 2 to 2:30 p.m.

WEST BRANCH, 233 S. Constitution Drive, Aurora

Meeting Room

Children ages 3 to 11 can learn about Columbus and enjoy a boat-themed storytime.

Gaming for Tweens

Monday, Oct. 10, 1 to 4 p.m.

WEST BRANCH, 233 S. Constitution Drive, Aurora

Meeting Room

Food and fun for tweens in grades 5 through 8. Play electronic, board or card games.

EAMS (Eola Anime & Manga Society) for Teens

Monday, Oct. 10, 7 to 8:45 p.m.

EOLA ROAD BRANCH, 555 S. Eola Road, Aurora

Multipurpose Room

Watch new and old anime, do group drawings, eat Japanese and American snacks and get in a raffle for anime swag.

Laughter Yoga

Tuesday, Oct. 11, 7 to 8:30 p.m.

EOLA ROAD BRANCH, 555 S. Eola Road, Aurora

Meeting Room

Don’t worry about pretzel positions; this yoga concentrates on breathing and laughing. Laughter yoga is a series of body/mind activities known to help participants attain a greater sense of well being. Wear comfortable clothing.

Senior Salad Day

Wednesday, Oct. 12, 10 to 11 a.m.

EOLA ROAD BRANCH, 555 S. Eola Road, Aurora

A registered dietitian will discuss nutrition for seniors followed by a soup and salad luncheon featuring healthy food choices.

How to Make Pan de Muertos

Thursday, Oct. 13, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

MAIN LIBRARY, 1 E. Benton St., Aurora, IL

Multipurpose Room

Pan de muertos is a type of sweet bread that is made each year around the time of the Day of the Dead in Mexico, the U.S. and parts of Latin America. In this free demonstration, the pros from La Central Bakery will demonstrate how to make the dough and decorate the bread. Free samples will be provided and the recipe will be posted. Call 630-264-4100 to register.

Make and Take Halloween Costume for Kids

Saturday, Oct, 15, 2 to 3:30 p.m.

MAIN LIBRARY, 1 E. Benton St., Aurora

Multipurpose Room

Is your Halloween Costume ready? If not, come to the library to create an easy costume. Each parent/child team will make one costume. For all ages. Call 630-264-4123 to register or register online at aurorapubliclibrary.org/Events.

Boris Godunov Lecture presented by the Lyric Opera of Chicago

Sunday, Oct. 16, 2 to 3:15 p.m.

West Branch, 233 S. Constitution Drive, Aurora

Multipurpose Room

Hear the story of Boris Godunov, haunted by the specter of the child he murdered to become Czar and threatened by a pretender to his throne. Musical excerpts will be included.

Fire Zouaves – Firemen in the Civil War Infantry

Thursday, Oct. 20, 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Aurora Regional Fire Museum, 53 N. Broadway

Learn how the volunteer firefighters of New York City were recruited and joined The Civil War en masse to form two infantry regiments know as the 1st and 2nd New York Fire Zouave Regiments.

Anime, Manga & More for Teens

Saturday, Oct. 22, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.

WEST BRANCH, 233 S. Constitution Drive

Meeting Room

Teens can read/watch/talk about anime and manga, hang out, do crafts and draw favorite characters.

Knitting and Crocheting for Teens

Sunday, Oct. 23, 2 to 4 p.m.

EOLA ROAD BRANCH, 555 S. Eola Road, Aurora

Multipurpose Room

Teens can learn techniques of knitting and crocheting.

Day of the Dead Sugar Skull Craft for Kids

Monday, Oct. 24, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

MAIN LIBRARY, 1 E. Benton St., Aurora

Multipurpose Room

Participants can learn about the Day of the Dead celebration in Mexico and make a sugar skull to take home. Ages 5 to 11. Call 630-264-4123 or go online to register: aurorapubliclibrary.org

Civil War Storytime

Tuesday, Oct. 25, 4 p.m.

at the David L. Pierce Art and History Center, 20 E. Downer Place, Aurora Public Library

Come to a storytime and then tour the museum’s Civil War exhibit. For grades K through 3.

Zombie Survival Training for Teens

Thursday, Oct. 27, 6 to 8 p.m.

MAIN LIBRARY, 1 E. Benton St., Aurora

Join the Main Library’s Teen Advisory Board as they: 1) Tell how to survive a zombie attack; 2) explain the history of zombies and why they bite; 3)quiz you on what you have learned; 4) turn you into a zombie. Call 630-264-4100 to sign up.

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