Hold the burger, get the book

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Santori Library
101 S. River St.
Aurora, IL 60506
630-264-4100
E
Eola Road Branch
555 S. Eola Road
Aurora, IL 60504
630-264-3400
W
West Branch
233 S. Constitution Drive
Aurora, IL 60506
630-264-3600
EC
Express Center
1100 Church Road
Aurora, IL 60505
630-723-2705
B
Bookmobile
630-723-2705
your library
Look what’s rollin’ on the
Bookmobile! Page 14
Community Newsletter
Spring 2016
www.aurorapubliclibrary.org
Hold the burger, get the book
Today’s libraries are gathering places for
members of the community to collaborate on
projects, host and attend programs, or meet with
colleagues in a conference room.
But sometimes, it’s inconvenient to have to leave
your car to go into the library just to pick up a
book on hold or to drop off a book that is due.
Now, you don’t have to.
Two drive-up windows on the south side of the
Richard and Gina Santori Public Library of Aurora
can help you accomplish both tasks without
leaving your car.
And although you can’t get a burger with your
book, your child can get a lollipop and your dog
can have a biscuit.
The Pickup window is where you can retrieve
books that you have on hold. Simply choose
“Santori Pickup Window” when you place your
hold. The Drop Off window is just east of the
Pickup window. This is an automated return
window that checks your books in as soon as
you place them on the belt.
Both of the windows are located on Jenkins
Lane, which runs east from Middle Avenue to
Visit us online!
River Street off the library parking lot.
For those times you want to be social, there are
plenty of activities inside all our library locations.
(Read all about them inside this newsletter!) But
we also enjoy collaborating with cafes that host
storytimes led by library staff.
All our remote storytimes have been ongoing
for several years, and our storytellers love taking
their stories on the road. Now that spring is on
the horizon, it’s a good time to try a storytime
either at one of our library locations or at one of
our local Panera Bread cafes or River’s Edge Café
in downtown Aurora. And your children will love
getting a treat at the end!
You can find a listing of community storytimes
at right.
And for those of you who may have been
wondering… the old Main library building has
been sold. The Aurora Public Library Board of
Directors approved the sale of the building at
1 E. Benton St. to Support Companies, LLC, late
last year.
Known as one of the premiere technical and
customer support enterprises in the Midwest,
Support Companies, LLC has been in business
for more than 20 years and has more than 100
full-time permanent employees.
Community Storytimes
All include a treat for children!
Storytime at Panera Bread
1330 Orchard Road, 9:30 to 10 a.m.
Mondays, March 14, 28; April 11, 25;
May 16
Please register.
Storytime at Panera Bread
740 N. Route 59 (near Meijer),
10 to 10:30 a.m.
Mondays, March 21, April 18, May 16
Please register.
Storytime at River’s Edge
The River’s Edge Café, 14 W. Downer Place,
11 to 11:30 a.m.
No registration.
National Library Week Fun
Jason Kollum presents:
“See the Show! Become the Pro!”
Tuesday, April 12
Eola Road Branch: 4:15 p.m.
Santori Library: 7 p.m.
Jason Kollum is bringing his interactive
juggling, balancing and circus arts
workshop to Aurora Public Library! Jason
will amaze adults and kids alike with
juggling and balancing stunts that include
balls, frisbees, giant beanbag chairs
and more. After the show,
participate in a handson skills workshop. Free
tickets, available to Aurora
Public Library cardholders, can
be picked up beginning March 21
at the Eola Road Branch and the
Santori Library.
Need a dress for prom? See page 4 and “Say Yes to the Prom Dress”
Santori Library
To register, go to
aurorapubliclibrary.org
and click on EVENTS
Children’s Programs
Afternoon Adventures (K to 5)
Wednesdays, 4 to 4:45 p.m.
March 2, 9, 16
April 6, 13, 20
May 4, 11, 18
Hurrell Storytime Room
Stop by after school for creating, exploring
and inventing. Caregivers and siblings
welcome. No registration.
Saturday Morning Science (K to 5)
Saturdays, March 12, April 9, May 14
10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Experiment, play and
explore STEAM (Science,
Technology,
Engineering,
Art, & Math)
concepts.
No registration.
Make Your Own Cascarones!
(K to adult)
Saturday, March 12, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
OR Sunday, March 13, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Rooms 125/126
Make and decorate your own traditional
eggshell craft. Space is limited. Register
child only.
LEGO Club (5 to 11)
Saturdays, March 19, April 16, May 21
10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Build cool creations with LEGO bricks.
No registration.
Minecraftacular! (All Ages)
Wednesday, March 23
4 to 4:45 p.m.
Make DIY Creepers and do other Minecraft
related activities. No registration.
Storytimes
• Music Together, 9:30 to 10:15 a.m.
• Music Together, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.
Registration underway
Tuesdays, March 22 through May 17
• Lapsit, 9:30 to 10 a.m.
• Story Action Time, 10:30 to 11 a.m.
Wednesdays, March 2 through May 18
• Bedtime Storytime, 7 to 7:30 p.m.
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SPRING 2016
Reading is Top Dog (5 to 11)
6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Read to friendly dogs! Therapy dogs and
handlers are members of the Fox Valley
Therapy Dog Club. No registration.
Fairy House Art Show
March 28 through April 2
(Drop off Fairy Houses beginning March 21)
Check out the Fairy Garden in the Children’s
Nature Garden and then make your own at
home. Bring it to Santori for everyone to see
(we’ll feature them on our Facebook page,
too)! More details available in the Kiwanis
Children’s Center.
Fairy Craft Party (All Ages)
Saturday, April 2, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Celebrate the Fairy House Art Show by
making special fairy crafts. Make sure to wear
your wings! No registration.
Call 630-264-4123 for age guidelines
Fridays, March 11, 18; April 8, 15, 22; May 6, 13, 20
• Preschool Explorers, 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Registration for March sessions underway
Registration for April sessions begins March 5
Registration for May sessions begins April 2
Los sábados, 5 y 19 de marzo; 2 y 23 de abril;
7 y 21 de mayo
• Hora de cuentos en español para la familia, de 3 a 4 p.m.
Sign up for email blasts about library programs on our website: aurorapubliclibrary.org
SPRING
Closings
March 27 – Easter, closed
May 8 – Mother’s Day, closed
May 29 – Library closed on Sundays until Sept. 11
May 30 – Memorial Day, closed
On Your Mark, Get Set… READ!
Get ready for your own Summer Olympics!
Don’t miss your chance to earn your Gold Medal. Join us at
Santori on June 4 from 1 to 3 p.m. for our first ever Library Tailgate
to kick it all off! Family fun, prizes, and games! Stay tuned for more details!
Santori Sprouts Gardening Club
(Grades 2 to 5)
Thursdays, April 28 and May 26
4 to 4:45 p.m.
Juvenile Protective Association
Children’s Garden
Help our garden grow! Learn about
gardening through hands-on activities.
Registration required. (Begins April 9.)
Spring 2016
What’s Inside?
Coming This Summer,
June 4 through Aug. 6
Try-It!
National Library Week Edition
April 11 through 16
All Locations
Help us celebrate National Library Week!
Stop by any location during the week to
try something unique for kids. Hands-on
activities will be available at all locations
during this special week. Just drop in!
your library
Let’s Build! (All Ages)
Saturday, April 30, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Calling all future architects! Stop by to see
what you can build using everyday
objects. No registration.
Piñatas! (K and up
with an adult)
Sunday, May 1,
1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Make and
decorate a
piñata to
take home.
Space is
limited.
Register
child only.
Santori Library Programs
Children’s Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Teen Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Adult Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Programas en español. . . . . . . . . . . 6
Eola Road Branch Programs
Children’s Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Teen Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Adult Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
West Branch Programs
Children’s Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Teen Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Adult Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Bookmobile/Express Center. . . . . . . . 14
The Torch Foundation Newsletter . . . 15
Library Board of Directors
Tie-Dye
What?
Maddox Bartlett learns a
colorful lesson about surface
tension with milk and food
coloring during the Geek Lab
Tie-Dye Milk program in the
Kiwanis Children’s Center at
the Santori Library.
John Savage,
president
Maria Lozano,
vice president
Norma Gobert,
secretary
Stewart Beach
Jeffry Butler
Richard Hawks
Walter Meinert
Archie Needam
Andrew Smith
Executive Director
Daisy Porter-Reynolds
Editor
Amy Roth
your library newsletter
Aurora Public Library
101 S. River St., Aurora, IL 60506
Published February, 2016 - Vol. 4, Issue 1 (quarterly)
Aurora Public Library staff members and volunteers sometimes take photos and
videos of patrons at library locations and during library programs or events. The
photos or videos are used for promotion and publicity of Aurora Public Library and its
services in printed and online library publications.
your library
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Santori Library
All programs will take place
in the Dolan Teen Program
Room on the second floor.
Teen Programs
ALL LIBRARY LOCATIONS
Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
SEEKING NEW MEMBERS! Applications
accepted until April 30. Perks of joining:
Free advance reader books, suggest
changes in the library, free snacks and the
TAB Lock-In. Get an app at your library
location or on the Teen Blog: http://blogs.
aurorapubliclibrary.org/blogs/teens/t-a-b/
Join us April 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. at
Santori Library to meet the current
TAB and plead your case!
Blog Art Contest
Our teen blog needs a new background!
Submit artwork (any theme) in person to
the teen librarian at any location or by
email to hannahsloan@aurorapubliclibrary.
org by April 30. Include name, phone
number and school. Winner will be chosen
by voters on the blog in May. By submitting
your artwork you are giving the Aurora
Public Library first rights to publish it.
http://blogs.aurorapubliclibrary.org/blogs/
teens/
SAVE THE DATE!
Teen Talent Show Auditions
Eola: Saturday, June 25, 10 a.m. to noon
and 1 to 3 p.m.
West: Thursday, June 23, 1 to 3 p.m.
Santori: Wednesday, June 22, 6 to 8 p.m.
Start rehearsing! The show is Saturday,
July 30 at Copley Theater.
Teen Book Break:
An Online Teen Book Group
March: “Wolf Brother” by Michelle Paver
April: “Graceling” by Kristin Cashore
May: “Ruby Red” by Kerstin Gier
Join the Aurora Public Library Teen Space
Group on Goodreads.com to discuss teen
titles and possibly get free books. https://
www.goodreads.com/group/show/136654aurora-public-library-teen-space
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SPRING 2016
S.A.M. – Santori Anime & Manga
Wednesdays, March 2, April 27, May 18
6 to 8 p.m.
Watch Anime, read Manga and talk to
others who love it as much as you do!
Cosplay welcome.
Pizza Taste Off
Monday, March 14, 6 to 8 p.m.
Taste pizzas and cast your vote
for the best! The winning local
pizza place will receive a “Best of
2016”certificate.
Chess Club (All Ages)
Wednesdays, March 9, April 6, May 4
6 to 7:30 p.m.
All ages and levels welcome. No registration.
Financial Aid Award Letters
Wednesday, March 16, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
After a brief presentation on financial
aid, families can evaluate award letters
their senior has received with an ISACorps
counselor. Registration required.
Doing College Right
Saturdays, March 19, April 16, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Presented by the Heartland Institute of
Financial Education, which assists students
with the college process from selection to
admissions to funding.
Yu-Gi-Oh Tournament (8 and up)
Each player must bring a deck to compete
(no counterfeit cards). The first 32 to sign
up will compete.
Mario Kart Competition
(Grades 6-12)
Monday, April 4, 6 to 8 p.m.
It’s a race to the finish line and you must
sign up to compete.
Connect the Dots
(8th to 10th grade)
Wednesday, April 13, 6 to 7 p.m.
Prepare for high school so you can get the
education that will help you land a career
you will love. After the presentation, play an
interactive career game! ISAC presentation.
Registration required.
Fun with Fuse Beads
Monday, May 2, 6 to 8 p.m.
Make a Fuse Bead creation for fun or
Mother’s Day!
Study at Santori
Need a place to study? We have 5,000
square feet of Teen Space, study rooms and
a teen program room that will be available
for finals week. Study break stress relief
available in the Gaming Area!
Headed to College
(high school seniors)
Wednesday, May 11, 6 to 7 p.m.
Learn how to make the transition to college
easy! Presented by ISAC. Registration required.
Post-it Note Art
Monday, May 23, 6 to 8 p.m.
Release some of that finals stress by
creating art for our windows.
Say Yes to the Prom Dress
Saturday, April 2, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Need a dress for prom?
Exchange a canned good
for a dress that has
been donated to the
library. If you would
like to donate
a dress, call
Amy Roth at
630-264-4125.
Adult Programs
Book Break Book Discussion
First Wednesdays, Noon to 1 p.m.
Led by Jill Steinmetz, 630-264-4101
Dolan Teen Program Room
Bring a lunch and discuss a book. Dessert is
on us. Walk-ins welcome.
March 2: “Being Mortal” by Atul Gawande
April 6: “Our Souls at Night” by Kent Haruf
May 4: “Catch-22” by Joseph Heller
Stitch Club
Thursdays, 7 to 8:45 p.m.
March through May
Luckinbill Family Conference Room 315
Enjoy conversation while working on
handicrafts such as knitting, crocheting and
cross-stitch. Attendees provide their own
supplies. No registration.
English Conversation Group
Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. to noon
March 5, 12, 19; April 2, 9, 16, 30;
May 7, 14, 21
Meeting Room 125
Join English learners of all levels in
conversations led by a tutor. Open to
speakers of any language! No registration.
Genealogy Walk-In Assistance
Mondays, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
March 7 and 21; April 4 and 18;
May 2 and 16
Emma and Robert Wegman
Local History Room
Need help with your family tree? Ask
our expert volunteers, Maxine and Diane
Liesinger, whose 62 combined years of
experience can help you with your family
history questions. No registration.
The Creation of West Side Story
Tuesday, March 8, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Meeting Rooms 125/126
Musical enthusiast Charles Troy has the
inside scoop about “West Side Story.” See
this multimedia history before the musical’s
run at the Paramount Theater starting March
16. Two attendees will take home a pair of
tickets for the show. Please register.
First Fridays at
Santori Library
Friday, April 1
6 to 9 p.m.
Mutual Ground presents
Survivors’ Art Show and Auction
A Focus on Sexual Assault
Awareness Month.
Music, spoken word and a theatrical
piece at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m.
The Impact of the Affordable Care
Act and Midwifery Today
Wednesday, March 16, 6:30 p.m.
Nurse and Nurse Midwife Lorelei Beyer
will speak about the positive impact of the
Affordable Care Act and the role of nurse
midwives in health care. Sponsored by State
Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia and the Aurora
Chapter of the American Association of
University Women.
ESL Reading Group
Every fourth Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to noon
March 26, April 23, May 28
Meeting Room 125
Read easy and interesting stories in English
(provided) and then discuss them with a
tutor. Open to speakers of any language.
No registration.
Putting it Together –
Musical Theatre at AU
Saturday, April 2, 2:30 p.m.
Meeting Room 125
Directors, designers and cast members from
Aurora University’s Theatre Program will walk
you through the process of bringing “The
25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” to
their stage. Performance snippets included.
your library
Series:
The Most Important
Conversation America
is Not Having
Starting the Conversation:
Identifying Values and Goals at
the End of Life
Thursday, March 10, 11 a.m. to noon
This interactive introduction to end
of life decision-making with Randi
Belisomo and Mary Mulcahy, M.D.,
from Life Matters Media, will initiate
dialogue, address common barriers and
identify values and goals essential to
communicating care preferences.
Securing Your Care Preferences:
Where Do Advanced Directives
Fit In?
Thursday, April 7, 11 a.m. to noon
Fewer than 1/3 of Americans have
completed an advance directive. This
session will empower attendees to spell
out and safeguard care preferences.
When completed properly, directives are
legally actionable and do not require an
attorney or notary. Life Matters Media
cofounders Randi Belisomo and Mary
Mulcahy, M.D., will explain types of
advance directives, their various levels of
appropriateness for
differing populations
and their levels of
legality. Attendees
will learn how to
complete, legalize,
and store their
Randi Belisomo
advance directive.
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Programas en español
Computadoras...un poco más
de lo básico
Los martes, 6 a 8 p.m.
1, 15 y 29 de marzo; 12 y 26 de abril;
10 y 24 de mayo
Salón 218
Aprenderá cómo encontrar sitios de Internet
e información con buscadores como Google,
y practicaremos con otros programas de
computación para mejorar sus habilidades.
Para estudiantes que ya saben usar un poco
más las computadoras. Por favor regístrese.
Conversar en inglés
Los sábados, de 10:30 a.m. a 12 p.m.
5, 12, 19 de marzo; 2, 9, 16 y 30 de abril;
7, 14 y 21 de mayo
Salón 125
Mejore su inglés en un ambiente informal.
Únase a otros aprendices de inglés y
participe en conversaciones de temas
cotidianos dirigidas por un tutor. No se
requiere inscripción.
Computación Básica
Los martes, 6 a 8 p.m.
8 y 22 de marzo; 5 y 19 de abril; 3, 17 y 31
de mayo
Salón 218
Aquí aprenderá las habilidades básicas
para usar el ratón y el teclado. También
aprenderá lo básico del sistema operativo
Microsoft Windows. Para estudiantes con
conocimiento limitado de computadoras. Por
favor regístrese.
Email en español
miércoles, 16 de marzo, de 6 a 8 p.m.
Salón 218
Abra una cuenta de correo electrónico gratis
con nosotros, le enseñaremos cómo ingresar
a su correo y cómo mandar mensajes a
cualquier parte del mundo por Internet.
Requisito: Necesita haber tomado las clases
de Computación Básica y Computadoras…
un poco más de lo básico o tener la
equivalente de experiencia. Por favor
regístrese.
¡Haz tus propios cascarones!
(Para niños en kindergarten y mayores con
un adulto)
sábado, 12 de marzo, de 1:30 a 2:30 p.m.
o domingo, 13 de marzo de 1:30 a
2:30 p.m.
Salón 125-126
Aprende a hacer esta manualidad tradicional
de cáscara de huevo y decora las tuyas
para llevar a casa. Cupo limitado. Por favor,
registra sólo al niño/a.
Grupo de lectura en inglés
Cada cuarto sábado del mes,
10:30 a.m. a 12 p.m.
26 de marzo, 23 de abril, 28 de mayo
Salón 125
Lea cuentos fáciles pero interesantes en
inglés para después conversar sobre ellos en
el grupo con un tutor. La biblioteca proveerá
los materiales de lectura. No se requiere
inscripción.
El
le da Más!
Más Proveedores • Más servicios
Más Ubicaciones • Más Horas
Más Accesible • Más Sonrisas
Cuidado de la salud razonable para adultos & niños
Bienvenidos sin cita/atención el mismo día
(630) 892-4355
www.vnahealth.com
En Aurora:
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SPRING 2016
• 400 N. Highland Ave.
• 1400 Indian Ave. (Ubicado cerca de la Farnsworth, casi 1 milla al sur de la Indian Tr. Entre por Indian Ave.)
en la biblioteca Santori
Proyección del Documental:
“Latino Americanos: 500 Años de
Historia”
sábado, 26 de marzo, de 1 a 3 p.m.
Salón de juntas, Eola Road Branch,
555 S. Eola Road
Acompaños en la proyección del documental
“Latino Americanos: 500 Años de Historia.”
El primer capítulo titulado “Imperio de los
sueños” será presentado así como una breve
discusión previa y posterior. El documental
se mostrará en inglés con subtítulos en
español. No se requiere inscripción.
¡Ciudadanía a su alcance!
jueves, 14 de abril, de 6 a 8 p.m.
Salón 244
¿Esta preparando para el examen de
naturalización? Únanse a nosotros
para revisar las preguntas cívicas y
gubernamentales. También practicaremos
las habilidades para la entrevista de
naturalización. Por favor regístrese.
Buscar trabajo en Internet
miércoles, 20 de abril, de 6 a 8 p.m.
Salón 218
Le enseñaremos cómo utilizar Internet
para buscar empleo, hacer solicitudes por
Internet, y le daremos sugerencias para crear
o mejorar su currículum (resume) con la
computadora. Por favor regístrese.
Tejiendo con las manos
Sábado, 30 de abril, 10 a.m. a 12 p.m.
Salón 126
¿Te gustaría tejer una bufanda usando
únicamente tus brazos y manos? ¡Ven a la
biblioteca donde te enseñaremos a crear una
bufanda usando solo estambre tus brazos y
manos! Para edades de 15 años en adelante.
¡Piñatas! (Para niños en
kindergarten y mayores con un
adulto)
Domingo, 1 de mayo, de 1:30 a 2:30 p.m.
Salón 125-126
Aprende a hacer piñatas, y decora la tuya
para llevar a casa. Cupo limitado. Por favor,
registra sólo al niño/a.
Película para toda la familia:
Monsters University (2013)
domingo, 15 de mayo, de 2 a 4 p.m.
Salón 126
Únanse a nosotros para ver esta divertida
película. Emitiremos la versión en español
con subtítulos en inglés. ¡Habrá palomitas
gratis! Apto para todas las edades. Por favor
regístrese.
Facebook en español
miércoles, 18 de mayo, de 6 a 8 p.m.
Salón 218
Facebook es un espacio de Internet para
encontrar a sus amigos que incluye poner lo
que está haciendo, o poner las fotos de su
última fiesta, pero no es para que todo el
mundo lo sepa. Venga a esta clase y aprende
como crear una cuenta de Facebook y como
mantener su privacidad en estas páginas
de internet. Requisito: Necesita tener una
cuenta de Email y saber cómo accederla con
su nombre de usuario y contraseña.
Por favor regístrese.
Todo sobre cuentas bancarias
jueves, 19 de mayo, 6 a 8 p.m.
Salón 125
Aprende todo sobre cuentas de ahorros,
cheques y otros tipos de cuentas bancarias
y cómo determinar que tipo de cuenta es
mas apropiando para usted y su familia.
Esta presentación es presentada por First
Midwest Bank. Por favor regístrese
your library
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Eola Road Branch
Junior Book Club (Grades 1 to 3)
Friday, March 4, 2 to 3 p.m.
Books, activities and crafts.
Reading with Rover
(Readers 5 and older)
Saturdays, 2 to 3 p.m.
Dogs and trainers are members of the Fox
Valley Therapy Dog Club. No registration.
Junior LEGO Club
(4 to 6 with caregiver)
Saturdays, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
March 12 (Registration underway)
April 16 (Register beginning March 12)
May 14 (Register beginning April 16)
Lego Club (7 to 11)
Saturdays, 2 to 3:30 p.m.
March 12 (Registration underway)
April 16 (Register beginning March 12)
May 14 (Register beginning April 16)
LEGOs are provided to build cool creations.
Shamrock
Shenanigans
(Grades 1 to 3)
Thursday, March 17,
4 to 5 p.m.
Wear green and join us
for some St. Patrick’s
Day fun. Registration
required.
Book BINGO
(6 and up)
Monday, March 21,
3 to 3:45 p.m.
Play BINGO and win prizes!
No registration.
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SPRING 2016
Paint and Sip (8 to 11)
Friday, March 25, 2 to 2:45 p.m.
Replicate a painting with step-by-step
instructions. Juice boxes provided.
Let’s try it! (4 to 7)
Saturday, April 9, 11 to 11:45 a.m.
Tinker and explore! Wear something that can
handle a spill. Registration required.
Pokemon Training Day (7 to 10)
Saturday, April 30, 2 to 3 p.m.
So you want to be a Pokemon master? Join
us for games and activities as we train hard to
catch ’em all. Registration required.
Saturday Book Club (Grades 3 to 6)
Saturdays, 11:15 a.m. to noon
Share opinions and do activities about these
popular books:
March 26: “The Sixty-Eight Rooms” by
Marianne Malone (Register beginning Feb. 27)
May 7: “The Genius Files: Mission
Unstoppable” by Dan Gutman (Register
beginning March 26)
Storytime Prom (All ages)
Friday, May 20, 11 a.m. to noon
Dancing, a red carpet entrance, and photo
opportunities. Fancy attire not required but
encouraged. No registration.
Game On! (All ages)
Play board games (for all ages and skill levels)
with family and friends. No registration.
Junior Book Club (Grades 1-3)
Friday, May 27, 2 to 3 p.m.
Books, activities and crafts.
A Book and a Movie “Jumanji”
(All ages)
Wednesday, March 30, 2 to 4 p.m.
Listen to a story and watch the movie it
inspired! Bring a light snack and covered drink.
Children 8 and younger must be accompanied
by an adult. No registration.
Mondays, April 4 through May 16
• Story Action Time, 10 to 10:30 a.m.
Tuesdays, April 5 through May 17
• Toddler Songs & Stories, 10 to 10:30 a.m.
• Preschool Songs & Stories, 11 to 11:30 a.m.
Wednesdays, April 6 through May 18
• Preschool Art, 10 to 10:30 a.m.
Registration required
• Stories and a Craft, 1:30 to 2 p.m.
Thursdays, April 7 through May 19
• Book Babies, 10 to 10:20 a.m.
• Tiny Tots, 11 to 11:20 a.m.
Fridays, April 8 through May 13
• Family Storytime, 10 to 10:30 a.m.
Storytimes
Call 630-264-3421 for age guidelines
Teen Programs
How to go to college without
going broke
Thursday, March 3, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Large Meeting Room
My College Planning Team representatives
will guide you in your college search,
selection and creative funding.
Chess Club
Mondays, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
March 7, 28; April 4, 25; May 2, 23
Meeting location varies
All levels of experience and ages welcome.
No registration.
Note Taking and Study Skills
March 10, May 19
Small Meeting Room
This interactive seminar by C2 Education
outlines strategies for students to achieve
optimal results through note taking
and study skills. (Great for finals prep!)
Registration recommended.
Practice the ACT
Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Large Meeting Room
Take a free ACT practice test proctored and
scored by C2 Education. Participants receive
a free score analysis at the C2 Education
Center. Bring #2 sharpened pencils, an
approved calculator and a snack.
Teen
Art
Club
Mondays,
7 to 8:30 p.m.
Small Meeting Room
Do you draw, color and put stuff together
and hope for the best? So do we! Supplies
and a snack provided. Registration
recommended.
A Comprehensive Guide to College
Planning and Building a Financial
Foundation
Thursdays, 6:30 to 8:15 p.m.
April 14 or May 5
Large Meeting Room
Parents and teens will learn how to prepare
financially for college, such as creating a
financial plan, from Michael Rayford of The
Heartland Institute of Financial Education
(HIFE). Registration required.
The Future of Higher Education and
How to Benefit Now
Thursday, May 12, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Large Meeting Room
The ever-rising cost of college, which is
shutting out students from the colleges of
their choice, also is serving as a catalyst that
will transform higher education. Learn how
your family can benefit from awareness of
these changes. Presented by My College
Planning Team. Registration required.
Pinterest Corner
Sunday, May 22, 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Small Meeting Room
We have all seen those awesome DIYS and
crafts on Pinterest, but we need time and
patience to try them. So why not join a group
of I-wish-I-could-DIYers to try a craft or two?
Doctor Who Board Game Trivia
Saturday, May 28, 1 to 3 p.m.
Small Meeting Room
Looking for a fun way to spend time Doctor
Who style? Join us for a lofty game of Doctor
Who-themed Trivial Pursuit or Yahtzee to test
your Time Lord abilities. Also, do a craft and
have a snack. Registration required.
SAVE THE DATE! Teen
Talent Show Auditions
Saturday, June 25,
10 a.m. to noon
and 1 to 3 p.m.
Start rehearsing!
The show is Saturday,
July 30 at Copley Theater.
Looking for
Computer Classes?
Eola Road Branch offers classes on a
regular basis. Find them online here: http://
www.aurorapubliclibrary.org/technology/
computer-classes/ or call 630-264-3467.
Adult Programs
State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit’s Speaker Series
Call 630-585-1308 for information.
All programs in the Large Meeting Room
Road Construction Update for
District 84
Thursday, March 17, 6 p.m.
Updates by Ken Schroth of the City of
Aurora and Jeff Williams of the Illinois
Department of Transportation.
Protecting Yourself against Fraud
Thursday, April 21, 6 p.m.
Presented by Berenice Martinez from the
Illinois Attorney General’s Office.
Understanding your
Property Tax Bill
Thursday, May 19, 6 p.m.
Presented by Naperville Township Assessor
Warren Dixon III.
FINANCIAL MATTERS
Edward Jones Financial Advisor John Heim
will present financial information on the
following topics on select Mondays from 6:30
to 7:30 p.m. Please register.
Foundations of Investing: March 7
Put Your Retirement Plan to Work:
April 11
College: Getting There from Here
Seminar: May 9–How to establish and
achieve a college savings goal and benefits
of 529 savings plans.
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Adult Programs
Genealogy Walk-in Assistance
March 3, 17, 31; April 14, 28; May 12, 26
Conference Room
Need help with your family tree? Ask
our expert volunteers, Maxine and Diane
Liesinger, whose 62 combined years of
experience can help you with your family
history questions. No registration.
Keep Calm and Color On
Saturdays, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Large Meeting Room
De-stress and unwind by coloring! Bring your
own coloring book and utensils or color on
copies of our pages with our supplies.
*Special Community Project: Have some time
to spend at the library? Stop by the 2nd floor
reference desk and pick up coloring supplies and
Johanna Basford’s “Secret Garden.” Color away,
return it to the desk for others to work on.
Mondays, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
March 14, 28; April 11, 25; May 9, 23
Multipurpose Room
Improve your English through conversation
led by tutor Marlene Gravis of Waubonsee
Community College. Open to speakers of any
language. No registration.
Medicare 101
Monday, April 4, 7 to 8 p.m.
David Wylly of the Medicare Solutions
Network will get you up to speed on what
Medicare covers, what it doesn’t, and
your potential out-of-pocket exposure.
DIY Watercolor
Mugs
Sunday, April 24,
2 to 4 p.m.
Large Meeting
Room
Let’s get crafty!
Create a watercolor
mug to use or give! Materials provided.
Registration a must as space is limited.
Eola Daytime Programming
Select Wednesdays, 10 to 11 a.m.
Meeting Room
Bright Oaks of Aurora
March 9: Meet staff from Bright Oaks of
Aurora Senior Living Community, 1340 River
St., Aurora. Enjoy a signature bread and
dessert prepared by their resident chef as
they introduce their Spring 2016 Calendar of
Events that are open to the public.
Can You Hear Me Now?
March 23: A Hearing Health Center licensed
audiologist will talk about hearing health
and preventive care and then give private,
complimentary screenings.
“Latino Americans:
500 Years of History”
Saturday, March 26, 1 to 3 p.m.
Large Meeting Room
Join us for a documentary screening of PBS’
Latino Americans: 500 Years of History.
Episode one, “Empire of Dreams,” will be
shown with brief pre- and post-viewing
discussions. English with Spanish subtitles.
No registration.
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Yoga: Mindful Vinyasa
April 6: Fundamental breathing techniques
and gentle and active movements are
linked vwith breath to help bring the body
into the proper alignment. Bring an exercise
mat or towel.
Spring into BINGO
May 11: Books, prizes and fun.
EOLA ROAD BRANCH
BOOK GROUPS
Breakfast Book Club
Wednesdays, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Multipurpose Room
Led by Yiota Piraino, 630-264-3400
March 16: “The House Girl” by Tara Conklin
April 20: “The Aviator’s Wife” by
Melanie Benjamin
May 25: “What She Left Behind” by
Ellen Marie Wiseman
Coffee/tea and treats provided!
Eola Road Book Discussion
Wednesdays, 7 to 9 p.m.
Small Meeting Room
Led by Elke Lange-Lalos, 630-264-3437
March 2: “Whistling Past the Graveyard”
by Susan Crandall
April 6: “The Boston Girl” by Anita Diamant
May 4: “All The Light We Cannot See”
by Anthony Doerr
Writer’s Night @ Eola Road Branch
Second Tuesdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Multipurpose Room
Led by Kate Beauvoir, 630-264-3400
An informal writer’s networking group
for beginner and accomplished writers to
share work, swap ideas and techniques and
contribute to a blog of the group’s work.
Griot African-American Authors
Book Discussion
Third Tuesdays, 7 pm.
Meeting Room
Led by Lynne Wall
March15: “Ruby” by Cynthia Bond
April19: “Black Man in a White Coat”
by Damon Tweedy
May17: “The Preacher’s Promise”
by Piper Huguley
West Branch
LEGO Club (5 to 11)
Meeting Room
Drop in for LEGO building time.
No registration.
Saturday Afternoon Crafts for
Children (5 to 12)
Meeting Room
No registration.
Knitting for Children (7 to 12)
Saturday March 12, 2 to 4 p.m.
Meeting Room
Learn how to cast on and the knit stitch.
Needles and yarn provided. Space is limited;
registration required.
Películas para toda la familia /
Family Films in Spanish
Veremos la versión en español con subtítulos
en inglés. Apto para todas las edades.
¡Palomitas gratis! Por favor, regístrese. /
Spanish audio with English subtitles. All ages.
Free popcorn! Please register.
En el cuarto de reuniones / Meeting Room
Sábado, 16 de abril / Saturday, April 16,
2 - 4 p.m., “Hotel Transylvania 2”
Sábado, 14 de mayo / Saturday, May 14,
2- 4 p.m., “Intensa Mente” / “Inside Out”
Saturday Afternoon Movie
(All ages)
March 19: “Planes” PG
April 23: “James and the Giant Peach” PG
May 21: “A Bug’s Life” G
Meeting Room
Juice boxes and popcorn will be provided.
No registration.
Hoppy Reading (5 to 11)
Saturday, March 26, 10 to 11 a.m.
Meeting Room
Stories, a craft and a visit with a real
rabbit! No registration required.
Preschool Art, 10 to 10:30 a.m. Space
limited to the first 12 children
Los lunes – 14 y 28 de marzo, 11 y 25
de abril, 9 y 23 de mayo
Hora de cuentos en español para la familia,
de 4 a 4:30 p.m.
March 14 & 28, April 11 & 25,
May 9 & 23
Family Storytime in Spanish, 4 to 4:30 p.m.
Chequeos del
Desarrollo Gratuitos
para Niños de 1 Mes
a 5 Años de Edad
Sábado, 21 de mayo de 9 a.m. a 12 p.m.
En el cuarto de reuniones
Los chequeos pueden ayudar a preparar a
su hijo para la escuela y proveer información
para apoyar el desarrollo de su hijo. Por
favor, permita por lo menos 30 minutos
para el chequeo. No se requiere inscripción.
Patrocinado por SPARK Aurora.
Storytimes
Call 630-264-3621
for age guidelines
Mondays
Free Developmental
Screenings
(Birth to 5)
Saturday, May 21,
9 a.m. to noon
Meeting Room
Screenings can provide
information to support your
child’s development and
help him/her get ready
for school. Screenings
take 30 minutes.
Sponsored by SPARK
Aurora. No registration.
Tuesdays
March 22 to May 24
Lapsit, 4 to 4:30 p.m.
Thursdays
March 3 to April 28
Preschool Songs & Stories, 10 to 10:30 a.m.
Wednesdays
March 2 to April 27
Toddler Art, 9:30 to 9:50 a.m.
Space limited to the first 12 children
Toddler Art, 10:30 to 10:50 a.m.
Space limited to the first 12 children
March 3 to May 26
Stories and a Craft, 4 to 5 p.m. (No sessions
on March 10, April 14 & May 12)
Fridays
March 4 to May 27
Lapsit, 9:30 to 10 a.m.
Lapsit, 10:30 to 11 a.m.
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Please register for these programs.
Teen & Tween Programs
College & Career Preparation:
Homeschool Reads (11 to 14)
Wednesdays, 1 to 2 p.m.
Meeting Room
Please register.
March 9: “Wonder”
by R.J. Palacio
April 13: “Secrets of a
Civil War Submarine”
by Sally M. Walker
May 18: “All Shook Up”
by Shelley Pearsall
College Application Process
Meeting Room
ISACorps members explain the ins and outs
of the college application process including
tips for writing essays and searching for
scholarships. Please register.
Chess Club
Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Meeting Room
All ages and levels of experience welcome.
Registration suggested.
Spring Break Drop-in Crafts
March 28 through 31, 1 to 3 p.m.
Meeting Room
Craft choices include creative binders, Fuse
Beads, ears & tails and more. Please register.
Put Your Best Face Forward
Saturday, April 23, 10 a.m. to noon
Meeting Room
Girls, get a makeover for prom or another
special event and learn about skin and facial
care. Space is very limited. Registration required.
String Art for Teens and Tweens
Meeting Room
Create 3D art for yourself or a gift. Supplies
provided. Please register.
Financial Aid Award Letter
Comparison
Meeting Room
An ISAC representative will help seniors
and parents evaluate financial aid award
packages with one-on-one support. Please
register.
Managing College Costs
Wednesday, May 4, 7 to 8 p.m.
Meeting Room
Learn to plan college financing strategies
for saving money without losing out on
academic opportunities. Scholarships and
work study will be covered. Presented by
ISACorps. Please register.
Crazy College Simulator
Wednesday, May 25
6 to 7 p.m. or 7 to 8 p.m.
Meeting Room
This interactive program will give teens
an idea of what college life is like. Wear
comfortable shoes as we’ll be running
around. Please register.
Like Books?
Love Helping Your
Community?
Gain library rock star status
& become a teen volunteer!
Volunteers needed for the Summer
Reading Program at Aurora Public Library
June 4 to August 6
Who can volunteer? Teens entering 7th
through 12th grade fall, 2016 only, please.
All skill and experience levels welcome!
Where can I help? All library locations need
your help, including the Bookmobile!
How do I sign up? Pick up a paper
application at any location or find it on the
library website under the KIDS tab beginning
April 1. Applications must be returned by
May 14.
Questions? Get in touch:
Email: srpvolunteers@aurorapubliclibrary.org
Phone: 630-264-4123 (Santori)
630-264-3421 (Eola)
630-264-3621 (West)
630-723-2705 (Bookmobile)
SAVE THE DATE!
Teen Talent Show Auditions
Thursday, June 23,
1 to 3 p.m.
Start rehearsing! The show
is Saturday, July 30 at
Copley Theater.
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Adult Programs
Wednesdays, 10 to 11 a.m.
March 2, 16; April 6, 20; May 4, 18
Conference Room
Improve your English in a friendly setting
through conversation. No registration.
Coloring Club for Grown-ups
Meeting Room
Join us for some relaxing and fun grownups-only time to color with other like-minded
folks. The library will provide materials or you
may bring your own. For adults & teens 14
and older.
Old Fashioned Games!
Every Friday in March, April and May, 2 to 4 p.m.
Meeting Room
Open to seniors and other adults who enjoy
playing cards and board games, such as
checkers, chess, Monopoly, pinochle and
cribbage. No registration.
All for Fun & Fun for All
Saturdays, 11 a.m. to noon
Meeting Room
Teens and adults with developmental
disabilities, their families, friends and the
general public meet and play board or card
games. Registration recommended.
West Branch
Classic Film
Discussion
Group
Second Thursdays,
6:30 to 8:45 p.m.
(*unless noted)
Meeting Room
March 10:
“Sabrina” 1954,
directed by Billy Wilder
April 14: “Stalag 17” 1953,
directed by Billy Wilder
*May 12: (starts at 6 p.m.) “The Sting”
1973, directed by George Roy Hill
Pop and popcorn will be provided.
No registration.
Radon Awareness
Meeting Room
Almost half of Kane County homes test
high for radon. Find out how to protect
yourself from this harmful gas. Presented by
Barbara Sorgatz, RN, Kane County Health
Department. Please register.
The Costumes of Downton Abbey
Sunday, March 13, 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Meeting Room
Art historian Jeff Mishur will present a slide
lecture on the costumes used in the wildly
popular series “Downton Abbey,” placing
each costume into historic context and
relating each to the narrative of the series.
Vegetable Gardening
Meeting Room
From site preparation through harvest,
Master Gardener Leslie LeResche from
U of I Extension will give tips and tricks for
successful vegetable gardening.
West Branch Woolly Bully
Knitting Group
Meeting Room
All handwork welcome. No registration.
WEST BRANCH
BOOK GROUPS
Online Job Search, Resumes,
Applications and Careers
First Mondays, 7 to 8:45 p.m.
Meeting Room
Work on your resume and cover letter and job
hunt online. A USB flash drive is recommended.
Please register. Email Michael at mawatt@
aurorapubliclibrary.org with questions.
Understanding Medicare Parts
A & B and Supplemental Plans
OR Tuesday, April 5, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Meeting Room
Eligibility, enrollment, and benefits of
Medicare Parts A and B and the standardized
Medicare Supplemental Plans available in
Illinois will be presented by Diance Adduci,
Medicare educator.
Open Mic Night (All ages)
Tuesdays, 6 to 9 p.m.
All ages, talents and abilities are welcome at
this family-friendly event. Performers, please
register with Steve so we can accommodate
your needs: 630-264-3610 or sjcarm@
aurorapubliclibrary.org
A-Town Poetics
Tuesdays, 7 to 8 p.m.
Conference Room
A-Town Poetics is a group of writers who
gather to share their work, offering each
other encouragement, critiques, writing
assignments and discipline.
Wellness Hearing Day &
Free Hearing Tests
Monday April 11, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Meeting Room
Have a free hearing screening! Research
links our hearing ability to brain function,
and untreated hearing loss may increase
risk of Alzheimer’s, dementia, or falling.
Presented by the Hearing Health Center.
Nonfiction Book Discussion Group
Third Tuesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Meeting Room
Led by Becky Clark, 630-264-3600
March 15: “The Suspicions of Mr. Whicher: a
Shocking Murder and the Undoing of a Great
Victorian Detective” by Kate Summerscale
April 19: “Empire of Sin: A Story of Sex, Jazz,
Murder, and the Battle for Modern New
Orleans” by Gary Krist
May 17: “How to Be a Heroine: or, What
I’ve Learned from Reading Too Much” by
Samantha Ellis
Book Discussion Group
Last Thursdays, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Meeting Room
Led by Becky Clark, 630-264-3600
March 31: “Big Little Lies” by Liane Moriarty
April 28: “Necessary Lies” by Diane Chamberlain
May 26: “The Children Act” by Ian McEwan
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Bookmobile
& Express Center
Mobile Monthly Mania
Available at after-school and Saturday stops.
April 13 is National Bookmobile Day
Guess the Name of the Book
During March stop by the Express Center or
Bookmobile and guess the name of the book in
the jar. We will provide some hints, clues, and of
course, a prize to the winner.
Spring 2016
Express Storytime
Kits to Go
Take home a bundle of books
with everything you need
to hold your own
storytime at home:
themed books,
music CD, DVD
with activities and
literacy tips.
In May there are a “Minion”
reasons to stop by the Express
Center or the Bookmobile…
one is to guess how many jelly
beans are in the jar and win it.
We’re Wild about the
Bookmobile in April!
To help celebrate National Bookmobile
Day, stop by the Bookmobile anytime
during the month of April and pick up
a take-away craft based on the popular
picture book, “Wild About Books” by Judy
Sierra and illustrated by Marc Brown.
The current Bookmobile schedule is available at www.aurorapubliclibrary.org
or call 630-723-2705 for the stop closest to you.
West Branch Computer Classes
Computer Classes (Please register):
Get Started With Microsoft Excel 2010
Wednesday, March 2, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Meeting Room
Learn the basics of this Microsoft
Spreadsheet program from Suzan Spitzberg
of Rasmussen College: lists, sorting, basic
formulas and formatting.
Using Microsoft Excel 2010
for Analysis
Wednesday, March 23, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Meeting Room
Learn how to manage large amounts of data
with tools such as what-if analysis, sorting,
filtering, and more from Suzan Spitzberg of
Rasmussen College.
Email Basics
Tuesday, March 8, 9:30 to 11 a.m.
Meeting Room
Learn to use a free web-based email account
and get information on creating, sending,
receiving and managing messages.
Computer Basics 2
Tuesday, April 5, 9:30 to 11 a.m.
Meeting Room
For those who need more time on the basics,
including practice with the mouse and keyboard.
Computer Basics
Tuesday, March 22, 9:30 to 11 a.m.
Meeting Room
Learn the very basics of using a computer:
how to use a mouse, components of the
system, loading and saving documents, more.
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Internet Basics
Meeting Room
This class will cover Internet search
techniques to find websites and information
using a search engine like Google.
Microsoft Word Basics I
Meeting Room
Create a new document and learn
formatting options as well as how to save
and recreate work.
Microsoft Word Basics II
Tuesday, May 3, 9:30 to 11 a.m.
Meeting Room
Build on what you learned in Beginning Word
and learn additional basics such as tables
and columns.
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Quarterly update for
our supporters
The Aurora Public Library Foundation
2015
Honor Roll of Donors
& Commitments to the
Building Community…Transforming Lives Campaign
Commitments of
$1 Million or Greater
Dr. Gina Santori
Commitments of
$250,000 to $999,999
Dunham Fund
The Support Companies, LLC
Commitments of
$100,000 to $249,999
Kiwanis Club of Aurora
Scott Parker and Ellen Vanderslice
Calvin Parker and Carey Shea
Calvin and Judy Stoney
Commitments of
$50,000 to $99,999
Cordogan Clark & Associates
Juvenile Protective Association
Jerome Savage
Commitments of
$25,000 to $49,999
Sherman and Juliette Jenkins
Commitments of
$10,000 to $24,999
Anonymous
Alarm Detection Systems, Inc.
Lane and Rebecca Allen
Stewart and Claire Beach
Jeffry and Patricia Butler
Community Foundation of the
Fox River Valley
KDI Design, Inc.
R. C. Wegman Construction
Company
John and Jean Savage
The Dolan Family
Commitments of
$5,000 to $9,999
Anonymous
Anonymous
Aurora Downtown
Aurora Rotary Club Foundation
Shiv and Anu Baloo
Best Buy Foundation
Gloria Bunce
Kimberly Andrus-Goodalis
Bureau Gravity
Todd Drafall and
Melissa Taube-Drafall
Larry and Pat Frieders
Walter F. Meinert
Mike Konopka
Marion Landry
Scott and Kelly McCleary
Outsource IT Solutions Group, Inc.
Commitments of
$1,000 to $4,999
Anonymous
Anonymous
Aurora Township
George and Kathy Ball
Delia Nila Basile
Better World Books
BMO Harris Bank
BP Foundation, Inc.
Patrick and Joanne Callahan
Caterpillar Foundation
Diane Christian
Judy Dawson
Dolan and Murphy
Fox Valley Garden Club
Norma Gobert
Graphik Jam, Inc.
Martha Guarin
Dick and Arlene Hawks
Jack and Diane Hienton
Jo Fredell Higgins
Richard Irvin
Angelo Katsouleas
Evangelos and Vasiliki Koumoutseas
Greg Krogman
Ron Langstaff, ronLphoto
The Honor Roll highlights philanthropic and event support of $250 or greater to
the Aurora Public Library Foundation in 2015 and to the Building Community…
Transforming Lives Campaign. The Foundation is extremely grateful for every donor.
The Honor Roll can be viewed in its entirety at AuroraPublicLibraryFoundation.
org. For information on supporting the Foundation’s annual giving program or
upcoming gala, please contact Foundation Manager Laura Stoney at Lstoney@
aurorapubliclibrary.org or 630-264-4124. Every effort has been made to assure the
accuracy of the Honor Roll. If you see an error, please bring it to the attention of
Laura Stoney. Thank you very much.
Laz Family
John Merriman and
Susan Barnes Merriman
Archie Needam
Nick and Marge Nichols
Melvin and Linda Oros
Michael Nila
Reuland Food Service and Family
John and Amy Roth
Mike and Brenda Schoppe
Alan and Margaret Schuler
Art Sheridan and
Barbara Kattermann Sheridan
The Dart Foundation
The Voice and Carter, Donna
and Jason Crane
Lee and Arlene Thurow
Tuesday Garden Club
Carolyn Vanderslice
Rick Weichenhain and Laura Stoney
Thomas and Marilyn Weisner
Woman’s Club of Aurora
Commitments of $500 to $999
Accurate Glass, Inc.
Altrusa International
Fox Valley Foundation
American Purchasing Society
Anne L. Becker
Blue Courage
David and Tina Bohman
Don and Betty Brownson
Ken and Penny Cameron
Warren and Jaclynn DeNardo
Mia Deufel
Engineering Enterprises, Inc.
Linda Flieg/Orchard Road
Animal Hospital
Fox Valley Park District
Kathy Gardner
VanNessa Greer
Rita Heineman
Heitkotter, Inc.
Hollywood Casino Aurora
John and Megan Laurx
Charles Lueth and
Denise Curts-Lueth
P. William and Robin Marlowe
Herschel and Eva Luckinbill
Olive Poliks
Boyd and Daisy Porter-Reynolds
Scott Robowski
Duncan and Lea Ann Skogsberg
The Label Printers
Thompson Chicago and
Nico Osteria Restaurant
Jim and Clare Toynton
Derek and Ruth Tresnak
Robert and Toni Vaughan
Commitments of $250 to $499
APL Staff in Honor of Diane Christian
Aurora Turners
Kestutis Brakauskas
Adele Buss
Jennifer Carnes
City of Aurora
David and Katherine Dawson
Berta Dunham
Doc Morgan
Marion Dodd
Berta Dunham
William and Marilyn Foote
Fox Valley Testing LLC
Gary Gocken
Honorable and
Mrs. Peter R. Grometer
Gurney Seed and Nursery
Gary and Mary Hauge
Nancy Jung
Gary and Ree Kline
Daniel and Sara Knigge
Brian and Rebecca Kritzberg
Rao Lakkaraju
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Olivia Lockett
Michael and Virginia Maloney
Gregory Meister
Joseph and Susan Michels
Minerva Coterie Reading Circle
Marlin and Polly Mittag
Mike and Karen Monson
Elizabeth Morales
Thomas and Jill Muth
James and Christine Ojala
Plano Molding Company
Main Family, in Honor of Robert
and Eleanor Main
John and Shirley Roesch
T. Kevin and Jennifer Schulhof
James Shalek
Perry Slade
Randal and Deborah Steinheimer
Mary Battenschlag Stoddard
Edward and Sharon Stredde
Tom and Kim Thill
Angela Thomas
Mark and Pam Truemper
Frank and Debra Turner
Preeti Tuteja
Michael and Lauren Twohill
Jerry and Susan Vogus
Frank and Charlotte Vogus
W. Atlee Burpee & Company
Lynne Wall
West Side Reading Circle
Delores White
Wines for Humanity
Your Cause, LLC, Trustee for
Hewlett-Packard Company
Kathleen Zack
Craig and Roberta Zeck
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Trade food for
library fines in March
Commonly
needed items:
•Spaghetti Sauce and Pasta
•Canned Vegetables
The Aurora Public Library will conduct
its semiannual Food for Fines drive
March 1 through 31 at all locations. The
drive also is held each November.
•Canned Fruit
•Soup-Canned or Mixes
•Sides (Mashed Potatoes,
Hamburger Helper, etc.)
All library locations - Santori, Eola Road
Branch, West Branch, Express Center
and Bookmobile - will accept one item
of nonperishable food in payment for
every $1 in fines up to $5 per person.
•Pancake Mix
•Baking Mixes
•Canned Tuna or Chicken
•Macaroni & Cheese
Close to 10,000 food items have been
donated in the past by Aurora library
customers during the one-month drive.
The program was instituted in 2000.
•Peanut Butter and Jelly
•Rice
•Beans
Only nonperishable, labeled items
in containers that are not damaged,
expired or rusty will be accepted.
•Diapers (All sizes)
•Baby Formula (Enfamil or
Similac and their generics)
Food must be unopened and within
printed "use by," "sell by" or "best by"
dates.
•Baby Food
Memorial Day
Armed Forces Day
Saturday
May 21st
8:00 am
wreath
laying
ceremony
at veterans
island
101 w.
Illinois Ave.
11:00 am 3:00 pm
Avac armed
forces day
car show
Lot W
309 S. River
Street
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Sunday
May 22nd
1:00 pm
Wreath
Laying
Ceremony
at WWII
Monument
and Walter
Truemper
Monument at
Phillips Park
WWII
Exhibit
Opening at
Phillips Park
1000 Ray
Moses Drive
SPRING 2016
Monday
May 23rd
Kick Off
Vets Week at
the Santori
Library
7:00 pm
Monday
Movie Night
at the
Paramount
Theatre
Tuesday
May 24th
Vets Week
Santori
Library Day
6:30 pm
Memorial
Day Parade
Grand
Marshal
Reception
Wednesday Thursday
May 25th
May 26th
Vets Week
School Day
Shake Hands
With a
Veteran
Pennies for
Veterans
4:30 pm 7:30 pm
BBQ
Fundraiser
IBEW 461
591 Sullivan
Road
Catered by
Reulands
Friday
May 27th
3:00 pm
Open House
Tour at the
IL Army
National
Guard
Armory
803 Ziegler
Avenue
Saturday
May 28th
11:00 am 3:00 pm
Picnic and
Patriotic
Concert at
Cool Acres
500 Block
Clearwater
Drive
Food Served
12:00 pm 1:00 pm
Sunday
May 29th
Monday
May 30th
7:30 am 9:30 am
5k Fun Run,
Walk, Woof
& Roll
Phillips Park
1000 Ray
Moses Drive
Noon
City of
Aurora
Annual
Memorial
Day Parade
Downtown
Aurora
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