Exhibits

The Aurora Public Library District is proud to host diverse exhibits at no charge to our community. Exhibits can be viewed during open hours at library location(s) as described below.

Chutzpah Girls

Friday, May 1 - Sunday, May 31

Santori Library Atrium

Based on the bestselling book Chutzpah Girls: 100 Tales of Daring Jewish Women by Julie Silverstein and Tami Schossberg Pruwer, this exhibit celebrates Jewish women whose bold actions, resilience, and leadership shaped history and culture across time and place. From biblical heroines to modern change makers, the stories—paired with portraits by Jewish women artists from around the world—highlight the lasting power of Jewish women’s voices and achievements. You’ll meet well-known figures like Golda Meir, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and Anne Frank, along with many unsung heroes whose chutzpah helped shape Jewish history.

This banner exhibit is presented by JCC Chicago. In 2026, JCC Chicago celebrates the Year of the Chutzpah Girl, bringing a vibrant collection of stories and portraits honoring Jewish women to schools, libraries, community spaces, and organizations across Illinois. 

Illustration Artists

Bella Leyn, Dafna Barzilay, Diana Leonie, Liat Popovich, Jacqueline Nicholls, Julia Scherer, Morgan Yogev, Rebecca Adler, Rinat Gilboa, Rinat Hardar, Shiri Algor, Tilla Crowne