The Library is Open Today, Friday, May 18th, 2012, from 9:00AM until 5:00PM
All locations of the Aurora Public Library have announced their summer programming. A sampling of the programs is listed below. Please check the library website, www.aurora.lib.il.us/Events for a complete list. Registration is required only if noted.
MAIN LIBRARY Face Painting
Friday, June 10, 2 to 4 p.m.
Location: 1 E. Benton St., Aurora
Children can help kick off the Summer Reading Program, “A Midsummer Knight’s Read,” by having their faces painted. All ages welcome. Free. Call 630-264-4100 for information.
MAIN LIBRARY Duct Tape Fun
Saturday, June 11, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Location: 1 E. Benton St., Aurora
Children ages 8 to 12 can create duct tape masterpieces. Free. Registration required. Call 630-264-4123.
WEST BRANCH Saturday Afternoon Crafts for Children
Saturdays, June 18, July 16, Aug. 20, 2 to 3 p.m.
Location: 233 S. Constitution Drive, Aurora
Children ages 5 through 11 can make a craft. Free. Call 630-264-3600 for information.
MAIN LIBRARY Create a Castle
Thursday, June 23, 2 to 3 p.m.
Location: 1 E. Benton St.
Children ages 8 to 12 can attend to create a castle craft. Free. Call 630-264-4100 for information.
WEST BRANCH Saturday Afternoon Movies for Children
Saturdays, June 25, July 23, Aug. 27, 2 to 4 p.m.
Location: 233 S. Constitution Drive, Aurora
Snacks and drinks will be provided. Free. Call 630-264-3600 for information.
June movie: “The Emperor’s New Groove,” (G) 78 minutes
July movie: “Tangled,” (PG) 100 minutes
August movie: “Toy Story 3” (G) 103 minutes
MAIN LIBRARY Mario Kart Competition
Tuesday, July 26, 2 to 4 p.m.
Location: 1 E. Benton St., Aurora
Children and teens ages 8 to 18 can compete to see who will be the ultimate Mario Kart champion. Free. Space is limited. Register online at www.aurora.lib.il.us (Click on Events) or call 630-264-4123.
WEST BRANCH Learn to Knit
Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Location: 233 S. Constitution Drive, Aurora
Children ages 9 to 12 can learn to cast on and do the knit stitch. Free. Call 630-264-3600 for information.
WEST BRANCH Magic Tree House: “A Crazy Day with Cobras”
Thursday, Aug. 11, 4 to 5 p.m.
Location: 233 S. Constitution Drive, Aurora
Children can discuss the 45th book in the “Magic Tree House” series, play games and make a craft. Free. Call 630-264-3600 for information.
ALL LOCATIONS Live Auditions for the 3rd Annual Teen Talent Show
Main – Wednesday, June 22, 6 to 8 p.m.
Eola Road Branch – Thursday, June 23, 1 to 3 p.m.
West Branch – Saturday, June 25, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Teens are welcome to audition for the 3rd Annual Teen Talent Competition. Auditions must be 3-1/2 minutes or shorter. Entrants should bring a background track unless accompanied by live music. Download a form from the Teen Space Blog on the Aurora Public Library website, www.aurora.lib.il.us or from the Facebook page: Aurora Public Library Teen Space. The competition will be staged live at Copley Theatre in downtown Aurora at 2 p.m. on Aug. 13. Emcees will be radio personalities Ty Bentli and Special K.
Free. Call 630-264-4100, 630-264-3400 or 630-264-3600 and ask for the Teen Librarian for information.
WEST BRANCH LEGO Castle Contest for Tweens and Teens
Tuesday, June 21, 2 to 4 p.m.
Location: 233 S. Constitution Drive, Aurora
The library will provide the LEGOs for building. Teens and tweens entering grades 5 through 12 are welcome to compete. A prize goes to the best castle. Free. Registration is encouraged; call 630-264-3600.
MAIN LIBRARY Catapult Building Competition
Tuesday, July 12, 6 to 8 p.m.
Location: 1 E. Benton St., Aurora
Teens can build their best catapult. The library provides the materials; entrants provide the designs. Space is limited. Free. Register online at www.aurora.lib.il.us (Events) to sign up.
WEST BRANCH Red Cross CPR for Teens
Saturday, July 30, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location: 233 S. Constitution Drive, Aurora
Instructor Megan McCarthy will present this CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) course with lectures, interactive video demonstrations and hands-on training. Registration is required and begins June 30. For ages 12 to 18. Free. Bring a sack lunch. Call 630-264-3600.
WEST BRANCH Mock ACT
Thursday, Aug. 4, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Location: 233 S. Constitution Drive
Kaplan Test Prep provides a proctored practice combination ACT test for eighth graders and up. Results will be given on Monday, Aug. 15 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Parents are encouraged to attend the results session. Free. Register July 5 through 28. Free. Call 630-264-3600.
WEST BRANCH Medieval Times Crafts for Teens and Tweens
Saturday, Aug. 6, 1 to 4:30 p.m.
Location: 233 S. Constitution Drive
Teens and tweens can choose from crafts and games from the Middle Ages. Free. Registration is encouraged. Call 630-264-3600.
EOLA ROAD Birds: Up Close and Personal and Walk around Waubonsie Lake
Wednesday, June 8, 10 to 11 a.m.
Location: 555 S. Eola Road, Aurora
Bird Watching experts Kathy and Bob Andrini will talk about birds residents may recognize from bird feeders, river and ponds in their neighborhoods. The program will be followed by a leisurely walk around Waubonsie Lake, weather permitting. Snacks for the walk will be provided. Free. Call 630-264-3400 for information.
EOLA ROAD Lighthouses of North America and Elsewhere
Tuesday June 14, 7 to 8 p.m.
Location: 555 S. Eola Road, Aurora
Visit more than 50 historic lighthouses. The “tour” will take participants to Scotland, Italy, Australia, the United States and Canada. Attendees will learn lighthouse history and hear interesting stories about the structures. Free. Call 630-264-3400 for information.
WEST BRANCH Woolly Bully Knitting Group
Third Thursday of the month, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
June 16, July 21, Aug. 18
Location: 233 S. Constitution Drive, Aurora
Beginners to experienced knitters and crocheters gather to work on projects and share knowledge. Participants may work on their own projects or find new ones in the library’s files and books and are encouraged to show their work and tell about it. Free. Call 630-264-3600 for information.
MAIN Job Networking for Smarties
Thursday, June 23, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Location: 1 E. Benton St., Aurora
Need help with job networking strategies? Learn them from Joy Maguire-Dooley, creator of the Lisle Township Job Club. Includes a question and answer period. Free. Call 630-264-4100 for information.
MAIN Preservation and Restoration of Photos and Family History Artifacts
Saturday, June 25, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Location: 1 E. Benton St. Aurora
Larry Pepper, first vice president of the Illinois Genealogical Society, will go over methods for saving and restoring family history treasures. Bring an item to share for a drawing to determine what items Larry will use in his demonstration. Free. Space is limited, registration is required. Call 630-264-4100.
EOLA ROAD Knit Wits
Last Tuesday of each month, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
June 28, July 26, August 30
Location: 555 S. Eola Road, Aurora
All knitters or crocheters, beginner through experienced, are invited to work on a project, find a new pattern, or just share with others. Free. Call 630-264-3400 for information.
EOLA ROAD Books-n-Bingo for Seniors
Wednesday, June 29, 10 to 11 a.m.
Location: 555 S. Eola Road
Seniors can have some summer fun with a few rounds of BINGO! Prior to the free program, staff members will talk about some new titles of interest for seniors. Giveaways will include books. Call 630-264-3400 for information.
WEST BRANCH Vegetable Gardening Question and Answer Forum
Wednesday, July 13, 7 to 8 p.m.
Location: 233 S. Constitution Drive
How is your vegetable garden growing? Vicki Hagstotz, University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener, will be available for an open session of Q & A. Bring questions and samples of problem leaves, plants and insects from your garden and get the advice you need. Call 630-264-3600 for information.
EOLA ROAD Books-n-Bunco for Seniors
Wednesday, July 13, 10 to 11 a.m.
Location: 555 S. Eola Road, Aurora
Bunco is a fun dice game similar to Yahtzee. Giveaways will include books and small prizes. Prior to the program, staff members will give a book talk about new titles of interest to seniors. Call 630-264-3400 for information.
MAIN Online Classes: Are They For You?
Wednesday, July 27, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Location: 555 S. Eola Road, Aurora
This program is for those who have toyed with the idea of taking an online class for fun or credit. Susan Manning, author of “Online Education for Dummies,” will share essential tips you need to know before registering. Free. Space is limited, registration is required; 640-264-4100.
EOLA ROAD Wii for Adults
Wednesday, August 10, 10 to 11 a.m.
Location: 555 S. Eola Road, Aurora
You’ve heard your kids and grandkids talking about it. It’s your turn now! Playing Wii games is a low-impact way to get moving and keep your mind sharp. Come out and join the fun: learn bowling, golf and more. Adults ages 40 and older are welcome. Free. Call 630-264-3400 for information.
Book/Film Discussion Groups
WEST Branch Book Discussion
Last Thursday of each month, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Led by Rebecca Clark, 630-264-3600
Location: 233 S. Constitution Drive, Aurora
June 30 ● “Cutting for Stone” by Abraham Verghese
July 28 ● “Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand” by Helen Simonson
Aug. 25 ● “Saving CeeCee Honeycutt” by Beth Hoffman
MAIN Book Break Book Discussion
First Wednesday of each month, Noon to 1 p.m.
Led by: Jill Steinmetz, 630-264-4101
Location: 1 E. Benton St., Aurora
Attendees are invited to bring a lunch and join a book discussion over lunchtime. Dessert will be provided. Pick up a copy of the book to be read ahead of time. Free. Registration is appreciated but walk-ins are welcome.
June 1 ● “The Short History of a Prince” by Jane Hamilton
July 6 ● “The Help” by Kathryn Stockett
Aug. 3 ● “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” by Stieg Larsson
EOLA Griot African American Authors Book Discussion
Third Tuesday of each month, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Led by: Lynne Wall
Location: 555 S. Eola Road, Aurora
June 21 ● “Fortunate Son” by Walter Mosley
July 19 ● TBA by Valerie Wilson Wesley
Aug. 16 ● “Red Hats” by Damon Wayans
EOLA Morning Book Chat @ Eola Road Branch
Third Wednesday of each month, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Led by: Kate Beauvoir
Location: 555 S. Eola Road, Aurora
June 15 ● “The Snakehead: An Epic Tale of the Chinatown Underworld and the American Dream” by Patrick Radden Keefe
July 20 ● “Garden Spells” by Sarah Addison Allen
August 17 ● “Morning Miracle: Inside the Washington Post / A Great Newspaper Fights for Its Life” by David Kindred
Eola Road Book Discussions
First Wednesday of each month, 7 to 9 p.m.
Led by: Elke Lange-Lalos
Location: 555 S. Eola Road, Aurora
June 1 ● “Into Thin Air” by Jon Krakauer
Aug. 3 ● “The Pillars of the Earth” by Ken Follett
EOLA Classic Film Discussion Group
Select Saturdays, 1 to 4:30 p.m.
Led by: John Fruit
Location: 555 S. Eola Road, Aurora
Saturday, June 18 ● “Das Boot” (1982)
Saturday, July 16 ● “Glory” (1990)
Saturday, Aug. 6 ● “Goodbye Mr. Chips” (1939)
WEST West Branch Classic Film Discussion
Select Thursdays, 6:30 to 8:45 p.m.
Led by: Bonnie Bogden
Location: 233 S. Constitution Drive
Snacks and drinks will be provided
Thursday, June 9 ● “Rear Window” (1954) 112 minutes, Alfred Hitchcock, director
Thursday, July 14 ● “Black Narcissus” (1947) 100 minutes, Powell and Pressburger,
directors
Thursday, Aug. 11 ● “Blade Runner” (1982) 117 minutes, Ridley Scott, director
MAIN Movies on Mondays* at Main
First Mondays, 6 p.m.
Join us for Monday night movies this summer as we watch knights in shining armor, fair maidens and dastardly villains.*Due to the Independence Day Holiday, the July movie will be on Tuesday, July 5. Space is limited, registration is required. Call 630-264-4100.
Monday, June 6 ● “A Knight’s Tale” (2001)
Tuesday, July 5 ● “Twelfth Night” (1996)
Monday, Aug. 1 ● “The Adventures of Robin Hood” (1938)
Writer’s Night @ Eola Road Branch
First Tuesdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Led by: Kate Beauvoir
Location: 555 S. Eola Road, Aurora
June 7, July 5, Aug. 2
An informal writer’s networking group for beginner and accomplished writers to share work and swap ideas and techniques.
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