Come and enjoy a bouncing, tickling and singing good time as we introduce your baby to stories and lap activities! Babies must be 13 months or younger at the beginning of the program. Babies are to be accompanied by an adult.
Every Tuesday, 9:35–10:00 a.m.
Ages: Up to 13 Months
Free, drop-in!
Optimist Room
Tales for Twos and Threes is the perfect introduction to storytime and group activities! We read stories, sing songs, and learn rhymes! We colour, play with blocks and do other awesome activities!
Every Tuesday 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Ages: 2 and 3 years (and anyone else who wants to join us)
FREE, drop in.
Optimist Room
Come explore a different exciting technology each week! Robots, coding, 3D printing and more.
Tuesdays July 2-August 20, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Ages 4 years and up
Free tickets available starting at 11:00 a.m. each Tuesday for that day's program. We will take drop-ins if possible!
Join us every other Tuesday for a different fun, creative project.
Day & Time: Tuesdays, 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Dates: July 16, July 30, August 13, August 27
Ages: 9-15
Fee: Free! No registration necessary, just drop in.
July 16: tie dye *Please bring your own t-shirts, pillowcases, etc.
July 30: stained glass lantern
Take part in this week-long series of programs that will help you become the responsible adult of your parents’ dreams. Each day will feature a different topic and expert presenter to help you master the basic skills you’ll need to get grown.
Dates and Times: Monday July 15 - Friday July 19, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Multi-Use Room
Ages: 15 - 20
Free!
Please register to ensure your spot. Spaces are limited.
Interested kids are invited to drop-in and learn or practice their knitting, sewing, crocheting, weaving or other handicraft! We’ll have instruction and basic supplies available for learners, and experienced kids can bring their own projects and craft along with us! Basic instruction available for most handicrafts.
Dates: Every Tuesday 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Ages: 5 and up
Free, drop-in!
Optimist Room
A book club where we ditch the books for the summer. We’ll be watching movies and following up with a discussion of feminist culture. 17+
Wednesday Family Storytimes are full of stories, songs, rhymes and lots of fun for children 6 years and under with a parent or caregiver!
Wednesdays June 5-September 11, 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Come do crafts and activities that centre around your favourite children’s books. There is so many to choose from, we don’t know what to pick!?! Captain Underpants? Geronimo Stilton? Harry Potter? What is your favourite kid’s booK?
July 3-August 21, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Ages 4 years and up
Free, drop-in!
Take part in this week-long series of programs that will help you become the responsible adult of your parents’ dreams. Each day will feature a different topic and expert presenter to help you master the basic skills you’ll need to get grown.
Dates and Times: Monday July 15 - Friday July 19, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Multi-Use Room
Ages: 15 - 20
Free!
Please register to ensure your spot. Spaces are limited.
A 5-part series showing the summer blockbusters of yesteryear. 17 +
Introduce your toddler to stories, rhymes and finger plays in a fun and interactive setting! Toddlers must be at least 14 months old at the beginning of the program. Toddlers are to be accompanied by an adult.
Every Thursday, 9:35 – 10:00 a.m.
Ages: 14 – 23 months
Join our amazing Preschool Story Time! Kids and their caregivers will read terrific stories, do activities that help develop the skills needed for learning to read and for school, and so much more!
Every Thursday 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.
Ages: 3 – 5 years (others may drop in, but not all activities are suitable for younger children)
Free, drop in!
Optimist Room
Paws 4 Stories is a terrific opportunity for beginning and struggling readers who like dogs. It’s an exciting chance to read aloud to a dog and make a friend. You may register for up to two half-hour sessions of reading 1-to-1 with a trained therapy dog and its owner (generously trained and provided by the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog Program).
Dates: Thursdays July 11-August 8, 10:30-11:00 or 11:00-11:30 a.m.
Ages: 6 and up (must be able to read independantly)
Construct something amazing this summer! Come ready to design, build, assemble and create. Use your innovative skills with all sorts of materials like LEGO®, cardboard, blocks and more. Each week will be a different challenge and new things to make.
Thursdays July 4-August 15, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Ages 4 years and up
Free tickets available starting at 11:00 a.m. each Thursday for that day's program.
Take part in this week-long series of programs that will help you become the responsible adult of your parents’ dreams. Each day will feature a different topic and expert presenter to help you master the basic skills you’ll need to get grown.
Dates and Times: Monday July 15 - Friday July 19, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Multi-Use Room
Ages: 15 - 20
Free!
Please register to ensure your spot. Spaces are limited.
Earn volunteer hours* by giving back to your community and showing love for your library. Each week we will meet and spread joy in Aurora by committing different APL Acts of Kindness.
*In order to receive volunteer hours, participants must attend at least 4 meetings.
For ages 13 - 18.
Join us every Thursday evening all summer long for free popcorn and a fun teen movie.
Free! For ages 13+
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Now Playing:
Friday Family Storytimes are full of stories, songs, rhymes and lots of fun for children 6 years and under with a parent or caregiver!
Every Friday 10:30-11:00 a.m. (except Friday March 15, when our storytime will be replaced by the TVO Kids Book Tour, 10:00-12:00 in the Library Living Room!)
It’s time for some Sci Fri! Join us every Friday to explore different things about science in the world around us. We’ll do hands-on experiments and learn cool facts every week.
Fridays July 12-August 23, 2:00-4:00 p.m. (drop in any time between those times, activities will not take 2 hours to complete!)
Ages 5 years and up
Free, drop-in
Take part in this week-long series of programs that will help you become the responsible adult of your parents’ dreams. Each day will feature a different topic and expert presenter to help you master the basic skills you’ll need to get grown.
Dates and Times: Monday July 15 - Friday July 19, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Multi-Use Room
Ages: 15 - 20
Free!
Please register to ensure your spot. Spaces are limited.
Kids and their caregivers are invited to join the fun in Family Storytime! Explore the magic of books, songs and rhymes together.
Please drop in for one or all sessions!
Dates: every Saturday, 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Ages: Best for children 6 years and under.
Fee: FREE, no registration required.
Location: Optimist Room
Join us for hands-on family activities each summer Saturday! We’ll be making and exploring different things each week.
Saturdays July 6, 13, 20, August 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Activities: July 6: Fort Building, July 13: Fairy Gardens, July 20: Marble Runs, August 3: Robot Building, August 10: Slime Party, August 17 (Doors Open to Discovery): Birdhouse Building, Aug 24: Costumes!
For families with children ages 4 and up (younger children are welcome, but may not be able to participate in all the activities)
Free, drop-in!
In Sweetness in the Belly, Lilly is sent to live with a poor family where she earns her keep teaching local children the Qur’an. Throughout the novel, children are featured in the book. This year’s OBOA photography contest features photographs of children.
Capture children in the act of discovery.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
* Must be a minimum of 16 years of age
* Employees/Board members of APL and their
immediate families are ineligible to win.
* Photos must be high-res for print
Please send submissions to: brock@auroran.com
After her hippie British parents are murdered, Lilly is raised at a Sufi shrine in Morocco. As a young woman she goes on pilgrimage to Harar, Ethiopia, where she teaches Qur’an to children. But even swathed in a traditional headscarf, Lilly can’t escape being marked as a foreigner. Forced to flee Ethiopia for England, she must once again confront the riddle of who she is and where she belongs.
This year’s OBOA Writing Contest invites you to consider the meaning of “Home” focussing
on your sense of place, migration, home or lack of home.
Explore wonderful activities you can do in our Creative Studio. Get introduced to some awesome creative tools and make something fantastic. Maker Mondays is part of our Summer Reading Club programs. Check our website to Join the Summer Reading Club.
Mondays July 8 - 29, August 12 -19, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Ages 4 years and up
Come learn about 3D printing and CAD design, and design your own 3D thing and have it printed for you!
Mondays July 8 and 22, 2:00-4:00 p.m. (must attend both days)
Ages 8 years and up
Fee: $5
Registration is closed.
Try out our VR headsets (Oculus Go and Oculus Rift)! Get a short introduction to VR, the hardware and the software.
Ages 13+
Creative Studio
Come and enjoy a bouncing, tickling and singing good time as we introduce your baby to stories and lap activities! Babies must be 13 months or younger at the beginning of the program. Babies are to be accompanied by an adult.
Every Tuesday, 9:35–10:00 a.m.
Ages: Up to 13 Months
Free, drop-in!
Optimist Room
Enjoy a bi-weekly Tuesday morning out, where newcomers to Canada or Aurora can meet new people, share ideas and learn more about our community.
Each meet-up includes a special focus or speaker, so there is always something new to learn or fun to be had.
Register online or just drop In!
FREE!
Tales for Twos and Threes is the perfect introduction to storytime and group activities! We read stories, sing songs, and learn rhymes! We colour, play with blocks and do other awesome activities!
Every Tuesday 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Ages: 2 and 3 years (and anyone else who wants to join us)
FREE, drop in.
Optimist Room
Come explore a different exciting technology each week! Robots, coding, 3D printing and more.
Tuesdays July 2-August 20, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Ages 4 years and up
Free tickets available starting at 11:00 a.m. each Tuesday for that day's program. We will take drop-ins if possible!
Interested kids are invited to drop-in and learn or practice their knitting, sewing, crocheting, weaving or other handicraft! We’ll have instruction and basic supplies available for learners, and experienced kids can bring their own projects and craft along with us! Basic instruction available for most handicrafts.
Dates: Every Tuesday 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Ages: 5 and up
Free, drop-in!
Optimist Room
Wednesday Family Storytimes are full of stories, songs, rhymes and lots of fun for children 6 years and under with a parent or caregiver!
Wednesdays June 5-September 11, 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Come do crafts and activities that centre around your favourite children’s books. There is so many to choose from, we don’t know what to pick!?! Captain Underpants? Geronimo Stilton? Harry Potter? What is your favourite kid’s booK?
July 3-August 21, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Ages 4 years and up
Free, drop-in!
A 5-part series showing the summer blockbusters of yesteryear. 17+
Introduce your toddler to stories, rhymes and finger plays in a fun and interactive setting! Toddlers must be at least 14 months old at the beginning of the program. Toddlers are to be accompanied by an adult.
Every Thursday, 9:35 – 10:00 a.m.
Ages: 14 – 23 months
Paws 4 Stories is a terrific opportunity for beginning and struggling readers who like dogs. It’s an exciting chance to read aloud to a dog and make a friend. You may register for up to two half-hour sessions of reading 1-to-1 with a trained therapy dog and its owner (generously trained and provided by the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog Program).
Dates: Thursdays July 11-August 8, 10:30-11:00 or 11:00-11:30 a.m.
Ages: 6 and up (must be able to read independantly)
Join our amazing Preschool Story Time! Kids and their caregivers will read terrific stories, do activities that help develop the skills needed for learning to read and for school, and so much more!
Every Thursday 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.
Ages: 3 – 5 years (others may drop in, but not all activities are suitable for younger children)
Free, drop in!
Optimist Room
Construct something amazing this summer! Come ready to design, build, assemble and create. Use your innovative skills with all sorts of materials like LEGO®, cardboard, blocks and more. Each week will be a different challenge and new things to make.
Thursdays July 4-August 15, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Ages 4 years and up
Free tickets available starting at 11:00 a.m. each Thursday for that day's program.
Earn volunteer hours* by giving back to your community and showing love for your library. Each week we will meet and spread joy in Aurora by committing different APL Acts of Kindness.
*In order to receive volunteer hours, participants must attend at least 4 meetings.
For ages 13 - 18.
Join us every Thursday evening all summer long for free popcorn and a fun teen movie.
Free! For ages 13+
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Now Playing:
The APL Writers' Group is a small working collective that meets for the purpose of supporting and critiquing each other's work.
The group is currently at capacity. For information, please contact Reccia at: rmandelcorn@aurorapl.ca
Friday Family Storytimes are full of stories, songs, rhymes and lots of fun for children 6 years and under with a parent or caregiver!
Every Friday 10:30-11:00 a.m. (except Friday March 15, when our storytime will be replaced by the TVO Kids Book Tour, 10:00-12:00 in the Library Living Room!)
It’s time for some Sci Fri! Join us every Friday to explore different things about science in the world around us. We’ll do hands-on experiments and learn cool facts every week.
Fridays July 12-August 23, 2:00-4:00 p.m. (drop in any time between those times, activities will not take 2 hours to complete!)
Ages 5 years and up
Free, drop-in
Kids and their caregivers are invited to join the fun in Family Storytime! Explore the magic of books, songs and rhymes together.
Please drop in for one or all sessions!
Dates: every Saturday, 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Ages: Best for children 6 years and under.
Fee: FREE, no registration required.
Location: Optimist Room
Celebrate the middle of Summer Reading with us at our Superhero and Princess Party! We’ll have fun activities, cool prizes, a magic show and a dance party! Please come in costume if you can!
Saturday July 27, 1:00-4:00 p.m. (Our magician will be here 2:30-3:30)
Best for families with children ages 4 and up
Free, drop-in!
In Sweetness in the Belly, Lilly is sent to live with a poor family where she earns her keep teaching local children the Qur’an. Throughout the novel, children are featured in the book. This year’s OBOA photography contest features photographs of children.
Capture children in the act of discovery.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
* Must be a minimum of 16 years of age
* Employees/Board members of APL and their
immediate families are ineligible to win.
* Photos must be high-res for print
Please send submissions to: brock@auroran.com
After her hippie British parents are murdered, Lilly is raised at a Sufi shrine in Morocco. As a young woman she goes on pilgrimage to Harar, Ethiopia, where she teaches Qur’an to children. But even swathed in a traditional headscarf, Lilly can’t escape being marked as a foreigner. Forced to flee Ethiopia for England, she must once again confront the riddle of who she is and where she belongs.
This year’s OBOA Writing Contest invites you to consider the meaning of “Home” focussing
on your sense of place, migration, home or lack of home.
Explore wonderful activities you can do in our Creative Studio. Get introduced to some awesome creative tools and make something fantastic. Maker Mondays is part of our Summer Reading Club programs. Check our website to Join the Summer Reading Club.
Mondays July 8 - 29, August 12 -19, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Ages 4 years and up
Come and enjoy a bouncing, tickling and singing good time as we introduce your baby to stories and lap activities! Babies must be 13 months or younger at the beginning of the program. Babies are to be accompanied by an adult.
Every Tuesday, 9:35–10:00 a.m.
Ages: Up to 13 Months
Free, drop-in!
Optimist Room
Tales for Twos and Threes is the perfect introduction to storytime and group activities! We read stories, sing songs, and learn rhymes! We colour, play with blocks and do other awesome activities!
Every Tuesday 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Ages: 2 and 3 years (and anyone else who wants to join us)
FREE, drop in.
Optimist Room
Come explore a different exciting technology each week! Robots, coding, 3D printing and more.
Tuesdays July 2-August 20, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Ages 4 years and up
Free tickets available starting at 11:00 a.m. each Tuesday for that day's program. We will take drop-ins if possible!
Join us every other Tuesday for a different fun, creative project.
Day & Time: Tuesdays, 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Dates: July 16, July 30, August 13, August 27
Ages: 9-15
Fee: Free! No registration necessary, just drop in.
July 16: tie dye *Please bring your own t-shirts, pillowcases, etc.
July 30: stained glass lantern
Interested kids are invited to drop-in and learn or practice their knitting, sewing, crocheting, weaving or other handicraft! We’ll have instruction and basic supplies available for learners, and experienced kids can bring their own projects and craft along with us! Basic instruction available for most handicrafts.
Dates: Every Tuesday 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Ages: 5 and up
Free, drop-in!
Optimist Room
Wednesday Family Storytimes are full of stories, songs, rhymes and lots of fun for children 6 years and under with a parent or caregiver!
Wednesdays June 5-September 11, 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Come do crafts and activities that centre around your favourite children’s books. There is so many to choose from, we don’t know what to pick!?! Captain Underpants? Geronimo Stilton? Harry Potter? What is your favourite kid’s booK?
July 3-August 21, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Ages 4 years and up
Free, drop-in!
A lively evening on fun and trivia at the library! We make use of online and homemade trivia with great prizes and bragging rights for the winner!
If you enjoy discussing books, join us the last Wednesday of the month (Sept-June, excluding Dec.) from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the Lebovic Room. Wednesday July 31: The Alchemist
Copies are available at the Main Floor Service desk
Introduce your toddler to stories, rhymes and finger plays in a fun and interactive setting! Toddlers must be at least 14 months old at the beginning of the program. Toddlers are to be accompanied by an adult.
Every Thursday, 9:35 – 10:00 a.m.
Ages: 14 – 23 months
Join us once a month for this free, hands-on cooking class where we will create delicious, but easy to prepare recipes from around the world. Participants are asked to bring a recipe from their country of origin. One country will be chosen each month and featured the following session.
Plus, we’ll create a book featuring the fabulous dishes we created.
Come to one or all sessions!
Registration opens on Monday, Jul. 8 at 10 am.
Paws 4 Stories is a terrific opportunity for beginning and struggling readers who like dogs. It’s an exciting chance to read aloud to a dog and make a friend. You may register for up to two half-hour sessions of reading 1-to-1 with a trained therapy dog and its owner (generously trained and provided by the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog Program).
Dates: Thursdays July 11-August 8, 10:30-11:00 or 11:00-11:30 a.m.
Ages: 6 and up (must be able to read independantly)
Join our amazing Preschool Story Time! Kids and their caregivers will read terrific stories, do activities that help develop the skills needed for learning to read and for school, and so much more!
Every Thursday 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.
Ages: 3 – 5 years (others may drop in, but not all activities are suitable for younger children)
Free, drop in!
Optimist Room
Construct something amazing this summer! Come ready to design, build, assemble and create. Use your innovative skills with all sorts of materials like LEGO®, cardboard, blocks and more. Each week will be a different challenge and new things to make.
Thursdays July 4-August 15, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Ages 4 years and up
Free tickets available starting at 11:00 a.m. each Thursday for that day's program.
Earn volunteer hours* by giving back to your community and showing love for your library. Each week we will meet and spread joy in Aurora by committing different APL Acts of Kindness.
*In order to receive volunteer hours, participants must attend at least 4 meetings.
For ages 13 - 18.
Join us every Thursday evening all summer long for free popcorn and a fun teen movie.
Free! For ages 13+
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Now Playing:
Friday Family Storytimes are full of stories, songs, rhymes and lots of fun for children 6 years and under with a parent or caregiver!
Every Friday 10:30-11:00 a.m. (except Friday March 15, when our storytime will be replaced by the TVO Kids Book Tour, 10:00-12:00 in the Library Living Room!)
It’s time for some Sci Fri! Join us every Friday to explore different things about science in the world around us. We’ll do hands-on experiments and learn cool facts every week.
Fridays July 12-August 23, 2:00-4:00 p.m. (drop in any time between those times, activities will not take 2 hours to complete!)
Ages 5 years and up
Free, drop-in
Kids and their caregivers are invited to join the fun in Family Storytime! Explore the magic of books, songs and rhymes together.
Please drop in for one or all sessions!
Dates: every Saturday, 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Ages: Best for children 6 years and under.
Fee: FREE, no registration required.
Location: Optimist Room
Join us for hands-on family activities each summer Saturday! We’ll be making and exploring different things each week.
Saturdays July 6, 13, 20, August 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Activities: July 6: Fort Building, July 13: Fairy Gardens, July 20: Marble Runs, August 3: Robot Building, August 10: Slime Party, August 17 (Doors Open to Discovery): Birdhouse Building, Aug 24: Costumes!
For families with children ages 4 and up (younger children are welcome, but may not be able to participate in all the activities)
Free, drop-in!
In Sweetness in the Belly, Lilly is sent to live with a poor family where she earns her keep teaching local children the Qur’an. Throughout the novel, children are featured in the book. This year’s OBOA photography contest features photographs of children.
Capture children in the act of discovery.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
* Must be a minimum of 16 years of age
* Employees/Board members of APL and their
immediate families are ineligible to win.
* Photos must be high-res for print
Please send submissions to: brock@auroran.com
After her hippie British parents are murdered, Lilly is raised at a Sufi shrine in Morocco. As a young woman she goes on pilgrimage to Harar, Ethiopia, where she teaches Qur’an to children. But even swathed in a traditional headscarf, Lilly can’t escape being marked as a foreigner. Forced to flee Ethiopia for England, she must once again confront the riddle of who she is and where she belongs.
This year’s OBOA Writing Contest invites you to consider the meaning of “Home” focussing
on your sense of place, migration, home or lack of home.
Come and enjoy a bouncing, tickling and singing good time as we introduce your baby to stories and lap activities! Babies must be 13 months or younger at the beginning of the program. Babies are to be accompanied by an adult.
Every Tuesday, 9:35–10:00 a.m.
Ages: Up to 13 Months
Free, drop-in!
Optimist Room
Tales for Twos and Threes is the perfect introduction to storytime and group activities! We read stories, sing songs, and learn rhymes! We colour, play with blocks and do other awesome activities!
Every Tuesday 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Ages: 2 and 3 years (and anyone else who wants to join us)
FREE, drop in.
Optimist Room
Come explore a different exciting technology each week! Robots, coding, 3D printing and more.
Tuesdays July 2-August 20, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Ages 4 years and up
Free tickets available starting at 11:00 a.m. each Tuesday for that day's program. We will take drop-ins if possible!
Interested kids are invited to drop-in and learn or practice their knitting, sewing, crocheting, weaving or other handicraft! We’ll have instruction and basic supplies available for learners, and experienced kids can bring their own projects and craft along with us! Basic instruction available for most handicrafts.
Dates: Every Tuesday 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Ages: 5 and up
Free, drop-in!
Optimist Room
Wednesday Family Storytimes are full of stories, songs, rhymes and lots of fun for children 6 years and under with a parent or caregiver!
Wednesdays June 5-September 11, 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Come do crafts and activities that centre around your favourite children’s books. There is so many to choose from, we don’t know what to pick!?! Captain Underpants? Geronimo Stilton? Harry Potter? What is your favourite kid’s booK?
July 3-August 21, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Ages 4 years and up
Free, drop-in!
Play with your food to create something weird and delicious - this session we're making s'mores with solar ovens!
July: Solar S'Mores Oven
August: Candy Sushi
Free.
For ages 9 - 15.
Please register in advance.
A 5-part series showing the summer blockbusters of yesteryear. 17+
Introduce your toddler to stories, rhymes and finger plays in a fun and interactive setting! Toddlers must be at least 14 months old at the beginning of the program. Toddlers are to be accompanied by an adult.
Every Thursday, 9:35 – 10:00 a.m.
Ages: 14 – 23 months
Join our amazing Preschool Story Time! Kids and their caregivers will read terrific stories, do activities that help develop the skills needed for learning to read and for school, and so much more!
Every Thursday 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.
Ages: 3 – 5 years (others may drop in, but not all activities are suitable for younger children)
Free, drop in!
Optimist Room
Paws 4 Stories is a terrific opportunity for beginning and struggling readers who like dogs. It’s an exciting chance to read aloud to a dog and make a friend. You may register for up to two half-hour sessions of reading 1-to-1 with a trained therapy dog and its owner (generously trained and provided by the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog Program).
Dates: Thursdays July 11-August 8, 10:30-11:00 or 11:00-11:30 a.m.
Ages: 6 and up (must be able to read independantly)
Construct something amazing this summer! Come ready to design, build, assemble and create. Use your innovative skills with all sorts of materials like LEGO®, cardboard, blocks and more. Each week will be a different challenge and new things to make.
Thursdays July 4-August 15, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Ages 4 years and up
Free tickets available starting at 11:00 a.m. each Thursday for that day's program.
Earn volunteer hours* by giving back to your community and showing love for your library. Each week we will meet and spread joy in Aurora by committing different APL Acts of Kindness.
*In order to receive volunteer hours, participants must attend at least 4 meetings.
For ages 13 - 18.
Join us every Thursday evening all summer long for free popcorn and a fun teen movie.
Free! For ages 13+
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Now Playing:
Friday Family Storytimes are full of stories, songs, rhymes and lots of fun for children 6 years and under with a parent or caregiver!
Every Friday 10:30-11:00 a.m. (except Friday March 15, when our storytime will be replaced by the TVO Kids Book Tour, 10:00-12:00 in the Library Living Room!)
It’s time for some Sci Fri! Join us every Friday to explore different things about science in the world around us. We’ll do hands-on experiments and learn cool facts every week.
Fridays July 12-August 23, 2:00-4:00 p.m. (drop in any time between those times, activities will not take 2 hours to complete!)
Ages 5 years and up
Free, drop-in
Kids and their caregivers are invited to join the fun in Family Storytime! Explore the magic of books, songs and rhymes together.
Please drop in for one or all sessions!
Dates: every Saturday, 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Ages: Best for children 6 years and under.
Fee: FREE, no registration required.
Location: Optimist Room
Presented by the Aurora Historical Society & Aurora Public Library
UPCOMING TOURS:
Sat. August 10 (Wellington St. Tour)
All tours start at:
Aurora Public Library
15145 Yonge Street,
Aurora, ON L4G 1M1
Space is limited.
For more information contact:
Rhobi Jacobs
rjacobs@aurorapl.ca
905-727-9494 x 239
Leigha Cooney
leigha.cooney@aurorahs.com
905-727-8991
Join us for hands-on family activities each summer Saturday! We’ll be making and exploring different things each week.
Saturdays July 6, 13, 20, August 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Activities: July 6: Fort Building, July 13: Fairy Gardens, July 20: Marble Runs, August 3: Robot Building, August 10: Slime Party, August 17 (Doors Open to Discovery): Birdhouse Building, Aug 24: Costumes!
For families with children ages 4 and up (younger children are welcome, but may not be able to participate in all the activities)
Free, drop-in!
In Sweetness in the Belly, Lilly is sent to live with a poor family where she earns her keep teaching local children the Qur’an. Throughout the novel, children are featured in the book. This year’s OBOA photography contest features photographs of children.
Capture children in the act of discovery.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
* Must be a minimum of 16 years of age
* Employees/Board members of APL and their
immediate families are ineligible to win.
* Photos must be high-res for print
Please send submissions to: brock@auroran.com
After her hippie British parents are murdered, Lilly is raised at a Sufi shrine in Morocco. As a young woman she goes on pilgrimage to Harar, Ethiopia, where she teaches Qur’an to children. But even swathed in a traditional headscarf, Lilly can’t escape being marked as a foreigner. Forced to flee Ethiopia for England, she must once again confront the riddle of who she is and where she belongs.
This year’s OBOA Writing Contest invites you to consider the meaning of “Home” focussing
on your sense of place, migration, home or lack of home.
Explore wonderful activities you can do in our Creative Studio. Get introduced to some awesome creative tools and make something fantastic. Maker Mondays is part of our Summer Reading Club programs. Check our website to Join the Summer Reading Club.
Mondays July 8 - 29, August 12 -19, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Ages 4 years and up
Make waves with this cool beach painting. Snacks and all materials will be supplied; suitable for beginners.
Date: Monday August 12
Time: 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Ages: 12 – 17
Fee: $5
Registration Required.
Aurora Public Library is excited and honoured to be partnering with Pflag.
The monthly Coffee Night will be an inclusive and welcoming space where members of our LGBTQ2 community can connect and engage, find camaraderie and support, and celebrate Pflag's vibrancy and growth.
15145 Yonge Street - Magna Room
Starts at 7:15 PM
Come and enjoy a bouncing, tickling and singing good time as we introduce your baby to stories and lap activities! Babies must be 13 months or younger at the beginning of the program. Babies are to be accompanied by an adult.
Every Tuesday, 9:35–10:00 a.m.
Ages: Up to 13 Months
Free, drop-in!
Optimist Room
Tales for Twos and Threes is the perfect introduction to storytime and group activities! We read stories, sing songs, and learn rhymes! We colour, play with blocks and do other awesome activities!
Every Tuesday 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Ages: 2 and 3 years (and anyone else who wants to join us)
FREE, drop in.
Optimist Room
Come explore a different exciting technology each week! Robots, coding, 3D printing and more.
Tuesdays July 2-August 20, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Ages 4 years and up
Free tickets available starting at 11:00 a.m. each Tuesday for that day's program. We will take drop-ins if possible!
Join us every other Tuesday for a different fun, creative project.
Day & Time: Tuesdays, 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Dates: July 16, July 30, August 13, August 27
Ages: 9-15
Fee: Free! No registration necessary, just drop in.
July 16: tie dye *Please bring your own t-shirts, pillowcases, etc.
July 30: stained glass lantern
Interested kids are invited to drop-in and learn or practice their knitting, sewing, crocheting, weaving or other handicraft! We’ll have instruction and basic supplies available for learners, and experienced kids can bring their own projects and craft along with us! Basic instruction available for most handicrafts.
Dates: Every Tuesday 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Ages: 5 and up
Free, drop-in!
Optimist Room
Wednesday Family Storytimes are full of stories, songs, rhymes and lots of fun for children 6 years and under with a parent or caregiver!
Wednesdays June 5-September 11, 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Come do crafts and activities that centre around your favourite children’s books. There is so many to choose from, we don’t know what to pick!?! Captain Underpants? Geronimo Stilton? Harry Potter? What is your favourite kid’s booK?
July 3-August 21, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Ages 4 years and up
Free, drop-in!
Interested in 3D design? Learn how to design and create a print-ready 3D object using Tinkercad!
A 5-part series showing the summer blockbusters of yesteryear. 17+
Introduce your toddler to stories, rhymes and finger plays in a fun and interactive setting! Toddlers must be at least 14 months old at the beginning of the program. Toddlers are to be accompanied by an adult.
Every Thursday, 9:35 – 10:00 a.m.
Ages: 14 – 23 months
Join our amazing Preschool Story Time! Kids and their caregivers will read terrific stories, do activities that help develop the skills needed for learning to read and for school, and so much more!
Every Thursday 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.
Ages: 3 – 5 years (others may drop in, but not all activities are suitable for younger children)
Free, drop in!
Optimist Room
Paws 4 Stories is a terrific opportunity for beginning and struggling readers who like dogs. It’s an exciting chance to read aloud to a dog and make a friend. You may register for up to two half-hour sessions of reading 1-to-1 with a trained therapy dog and its owner (generously trained and provided by the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog Program).
Dates: Thursdays July 11-August 8, 10:30-11:00 or 11:00-11:30 a.m.
Ages: 6 and up (must be able to read independantly)
Construct something amazing this summer! Come ready to design, build, assemble and create. Use your innovative skills with all sorts of materials like LEGO®, cardboard, blocks and more. Each week will be a different challenge and new things to make.
Thursdays July 4-August 15, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Ages 4 years and up
Free tickets available starting at 11:00 a.m. each Thursday for that day's program.
Earn volunteer hours* by giving back to your community and showing love for your library. Each week we will meet and spread joy in Aurora by committing different APL Acts of Kindness.
*In order to receive volunteer hours, participants must attend at least 4 meetings.
For ages 13 - 18.
Join us every Thursday evening all summer long for free popcorn and a fun teen movie.
Free! For ages 13+
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Now Playing:
Friday Family Storytimes are full of stories, songs, rhymes and lots of fun for children 6 years and under with a parent or caregiver!
Every Friday 10:30-11:00 a.m. (except Friday March 15, when our storytime will be replaced by the TVO Kids Book Tour, 10:00-12:00 in the Library Living Room!)
It’s time for some Sci Fri! Join us every Friday to explore different things about science in the world around us. We’ll do hands-on experiments and learn cool facts every week.
Fridays July 12-August 23, 2:00-4:00 p.m. (drop in any time between those times, activities will not take 2 hours to complete!)
Ages 5 years and up
Free, drop-in
Kids and their caregivers are invited to join the fun in Family Storytime! Explore the magic of books, songs and rhymes together.
Please drop in for one or all sessions!
Dates: every Saturday, 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Ages: Best for children 6 years and under.
Fee: FREE, no registration required.
Location: Optimist Room
Drop in for an afternoon of gaming fun! Come play, relax and chat about games with others!
Game on the PS4, experience VR with the Oculus Go, enjoy snacks and more!
Feel free to bring your own gaming devices!
Join us for hands-on family activities each summer Saturday! We’ll be making and exploring different things each week.
Saturdays July 6, 13, 20, August 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Activities: July 6: Fort Building, July 13: Fairy Gardens, July 20: Marble Runs, August 3: Robot Building, August 10: Slime Party, August 17 (Doors Open to Discovery): Birdhouse Building, Aug 24: Costumes!
For families with children ages 4 and up (younger children are welcome, but may not be able to participate in all the activities)
Free, drop-in!
In Sweetness in the Belly, Lilly is sent to live with a poor family where she earns her keep teaching local children the Qur’an. Throughout the novel, children are featured in the book. This year’s OBOA photography contest features photographs of children.
Capture children in the act of discovery.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
* Must be a minimum of 16 years of age
* Employees/Board members of APL and their
immediate families are ineligible to win.
* Photos must be high-res for print
Please send submissions to: brock@auroran.com
After her hippie British parents are murdered, Lilly is raised at a Sufi shrine in Morocco. As a young woman she goes on pilgrimage to Harar, Ethiopia, where she teaches Qur’an to children. But even swathed in a traditional headscarf, Lilly can’t escape being marked as a foreigner. Forced to flee Ethiopia for England, she must once again confront the riddle of who she is and where she belongs.
This year’s OBOA Writing Contest invites you to consider the meaning of “Home” focussing
on your sense of place, migration, home or lack of home.
Explore wonderful activities you can do in our Creative Studio. Get introduced to some awesome creative tools and make something fantastic. Maker Mondays is part of our Summer Reading Club programs. Check our website to Join the Summer Reading Club.
Mondays July 8 - 29, August 12 -19, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Ages 4 years and up
Come and enjoy a bouncing, tickling and singing good time as we introduce your baby to stories and lap activities! Babies must be 13 months or younger at the beginning of the program. Babies are to be accompanied by an adult.
Every Tuesday, 9:35–10:00 a.m.
Ages: Up to 13 Months
Free, drop-in!
Optimist Room
Tales for Twos and Threes is the perfect introduction to storytime and group activities! We read stories, sing songs, and learn rhymes! We colour, play with blocks and do other awesome activities!
Every Tuesday 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Ages: 2 and 3 years (and anyone else who wants to join us)
FREE, drop in.
Optimist Room
Come explore a different exciting technology each week! Robots, coding, 3D printing and more.
Tuesdays July 2-August 20, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Ages 4 years and up
Free tickets available starting at 11:00 a.m. each Tuesday for that day's program. We will take drop-ins if possible!
Interested kids are invited to drop-in and learn or practice their knitting, sewing, crocheting, weaving or other handicraft! We’ll have instruction and basic supplies available for learners, and experienced kids can bring their own projects and craft along with us! Basic instruction available for most handicrafts.
Dates: Every Tuesday 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Ages: 5 and up
Free, drop-in!
Optimist Room
Wednesday Family Storytimes are full of stories, songs, rhymes and lots of fun for children 6 years and under with a parent or caregiver!
Wednesdays June 5-September 11, 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Come do crafts and activities that centre around your favourite children’s books. There is so many to choose from, we don’t know what to pick!?! Captain Underpants? Geronimo Stilton? Harry Potter? What is your favourite kid’s booK?
July 3-August 21, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Ages 4 years and up
Free, drop-in!
Introduce your toddler to stories, rhymes and finger plays in a fun and interactive setting! Toddlers must be at least 14 months old at the beginning of the program. Toddlers are to be accompanied by an adult.
Every Thursday, 9:35 – 10:00 a.m.
Ages: 14 – 23 months
Join our amazing Preschool Story Time! Kids and their caregivers will read terrific stories, do activities that help develop the skills needed for learning to read and for school, and so much more!
Every Thursday 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.
Ages: 3 – 5 years (others may drop in, but not all activities are suitable for younger children)
Free, drop in!
Optimist Room
Summer is almost done! Come celebrate the (almost) end of Summer Reading! We’ll have fun nature-themed activities, cool prizes and a bunch of cool animals to meet!
Thursday August 22, 1:00-4:00 p.m. (presenter will be here 2:00-3:30 p.m.)
Best for families with children ages 4 years and up
Free, drop-in.
Earn volunteer hours* by giving back to your community and showing love for your library. Each week we will meet and spread joy in Aurora by committing different APL Acts of Kindness.
*In order to receive volunteer hours, participants must attend at least 4 meetings.
For ages 13 - 18.
Join us every Thursday evening all summer long for free popcorn and a fun teen movie.
Free! For ages 13+
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Now Playing:
The APL Writers' Group is a small working collective that meets for the purpose of supporting and critiquing each other's work.
The group is currently at capacity. For information, please contact Reccia at: rmandelcorn@aurorapl.ca
Friday Family Storytimes are full of stories, songs, rhymes and lots of fun for children 6 years and under with a parent or caregiver!
Every Friday 10:30-11:00 a.m. (except Friday March 15, when our storytime will be replaced by the TVO Kids Book Tour, 10:00-12:00 in the Library Living Room!)
It’s time for some Sci Fri! Join us every Friday to explore different things about science in the world around us. We’ll do hands-on experiments and learn cool facts every week.
Fridays July 12-August 23, 2:00-4:00 p.m. (drop in any time between those times, activities will not take 2 hours to complete!)
Ages 5 years and up
Free, drop-in
Kids and their caregivers are invited to join the fun in Family Storytime! Explore the magic of books, songs and rhymes together.
Please drop in for one or all sessions!
Dates: every Saturday, 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Ages: Best for children 6 years and under.
Fee: FREE, no registration required.
Location: Optimist Room
Join us for hands-on family activities each summer Saturday! We’ll be making and exploring different things each week.
Saturdays July 6, 13, 20, August 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Activities: July 6: Fort Building, July 13: Fairy Gardens, July 20: Marble Runs, August 3: Robot Building, August 10: Slime Party, August 17 (Doors Open to Discovery): Birdhouse Building, Aug 24: Costumes!
For families with children ages 4 and up (younger children are welcome, but may not be able to participate in all the activities)
Free, drop-in!
We’ll be showing a popular, new release film, title TBA! 17+
In Sweetness in the Belly, Lilly is sent to live with a poor family where she earns her keep teaching local children the Qur’an. Throughout the novel, children are featured in the book. This year’s OBOA photography contest features photographs of children.
Capture children in the act of discovery.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
* Must be a minimum of 16 years of age
* Employees/Board members of APL and their
immediate families are ineligible to win.
* Photos must be high-res for print
Please send submissions to: brock@auroran.com
After her hippie British parents are murdered, Lilly is raised at a Sufi shrine in Morocco. As a young woman she goes on pilgrimage to Harar, Ethiopia, where she teaches Qur’an to children. But even swathed in a traditional headscarf, Lilly can’t escape being marked as a foreigner. Forced to flee Ethiopia for England, she must once again confront the riddle of who she is and where she belongs.
This year’s OBOA Writing Contest invites you to consider the meaning of “Home” focussing
on your sense of place, migration, home or lack of home.
Come build with LEGO® and other cool building materials. We’ll have fun challenges and free builds too.
Monday August 26, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Ages 2 years and up
Free, drop-in
Come and enjoy a bouncing, tickling and singing good time as we introduce your baby to stories and lap activities! Babies must be 13 months or younger at the beginning of the program. Babies are to be accompanied by an adult.
Every Tuesday, 9:35–10:00 a.m.
Ages: Up to 13 Months
Free, drop-in!
Optimist Room
Tales for Twos and Threes is the perfect introduction to storytime and group activities! We read stories, sing songs, and learn rhymes! We colour, play with blocks and do other awesome activities!
Every Tuesday 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Ages: 2 and 3 years (and anyone else who wants to join us)
FREE, drop in.
Optimist Room
Join us every other Tuesday for a different fun, creative project.
Day & Time: Tuesdays, 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Dates: July 16, July 30, August 13, August 27
Ages: 9-15
Fee: Free! No registration necessary, just drop in.
July 16: tie dye *Please bring your own t-shirts, pillowcases, etc.
July 30: stained glass lantern
Wonderworks is a STEAM kindergarten/preschool discovery program. We explore different things about the world around us in a hands-on and self-directed way. Topics include water, magnets, wrecking balls and more. Kids ages 4-5 may attend on their own, younger children with a caregiver.
Tuesday August 27, Wednesday August 28, Thursday August 29 and Friday August 30, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Ages 2 years and up
Free, drop in
Interested kids are invited to drop-in and learn or practice their knitting, sewing, crocheting, weaving or other handicraft! We’ll have instruction and basic supplies available for learners, and experienced kids can bring their own projects and craft along with us! Basic instruction available for most handicrafts.
Dates: Every Tuesday 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Ages: 5 and up
Free, drop-in!
Optimist Room
Wednesday Family Storytimes are full of stories, songs, rhymes and lots of fun for children 6 years and under with a parent or caregiver!
Wednesdays June 5-September 11, 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Wonderworks is a STEAM kindergarten/preschool discovery program. We explore different things about the world around us in a hands-on and self-directed way. Topics include water, magnets, wrecking balls and more. Kids ages 4-5 may attend on their own, younger children with a caregiver.
Tuesday August 27, Wednesday August 28, Thursday August 29 and Friday August 30, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Ages 2 years and up
Free, drop in
Learn how to operate the Cricut cutting machine. Then design your own vinyl sticker or card using the Design Space software!
A lively evening on fun and trivia at the library! We make use of online and homemade trivia with great prizes and bragging rights for the winner!
If you enjoy discussing books, join us the last Wednesday of the month (excluding Dec.) from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the Lebovic Room. Wednesday August 28: Fifteen Dogs
Copies available at the Main floor Service Desk August 1
Introduce your toddler to stories, rhymes and finger plays in a fun and interactive setting! Toddlers must be at least 14 months old at the beginning of the program. Toddlers are to be accompanied by an adult.
Every Thursday, 9:35 – 10:00 a.m.
Ages: 14 – 23 months
Join our amazing Preschool Story Time! Kids and their caregivers will read terrific stories, do activities that help develop the skills needed for learning to read and for school, and so much more!
Every Thursday 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.
Ages: 3 – 5 years (others may drop in, but not all activities are suitable for younger children)
Free, drop in!
Optimist Room
Wonderworks is a STEAM kindergarten/preschool discovery program. We explore different things about the world around us in a hands-on and self-directed way. Topics include water, magnets, wrecking balls and more. Kids ages 4-5 may attend on their own, younger children with a caregiver.
Tuesday August 27, Wednesday August 28, Thursday August 29 and Friday August 30, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Ages 2 years and up
Free, drop in
Join us every Thursday evening all summer long for free popcorn and a fun teen movie.
Free! For ages 13+
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Now Playing:
Friday Family Storytimes are full of stories, songs, rhymes and lots of fun for children 6 years and under with a parent or caregiver!
Every Friday 10:30-11:00 a.m. (except Friday March 15, when our storytime will be replaced by the TVO Kids Book Tour, 10:00-12:00 in the Library Living Room!)
Wonderworks is a STEAM kindergarten/preschool discovery program. We explore different things about the world around us in a hands-on and self-directed way. Topics include water, magnets, wrecking balls and more. Kids ages 4-5 may attend on their own, younger children with a caregiver.
Tuesday August 27, Wednesday August 28, Thursday August 29 and Friday August 30, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Ages 2 years and up
Free, drop in
Kids and their caregivers are invited to join the fun in Family Storytime! Explore the magic of books, songs and rhymes together.
Please drop in for one or all sessions!
Dates: every Saturday, 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Ages: Best for children 6 years and under.
Fee: FREE, no registration required.
Location: Optimist Room
Participate in Pokémon themed activities like the Safari Zone scavenger hunt, craft Pokémon buttons, and design your own Poké balls. Bring and play your Pokémon games and meet others who share the same passion for Pokémon!
In Sweetness in the Belly, Lilly is sent to live with a poor family where she earns her keep teaching local children the Qur’an. Throughout the novel, children are featured in the book. This year’s OBOA photography contest features photographs of children.
Capture children in the act of discovery.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
* Must be a minimum of 16 years of age
* Employees/Board members of APL and their
immediate families are ineligible to win.
* Photos must be high-res for print
Please send submissions to: brock@auroran.com
After her hippie British parents are murdered, Lilly is raised at a Sufi shrine in Morocco. As a young woman she goes on pilgrimage to Harar, Ethiopia, where she teaches Qur’an to children. But even swathed in a traditional headscarf, Lilly can’t escape being marked as a foreigner. Forced to flee Ethiopia for England, she must once again confront the riddle of who she is and where she belongs.
This year’s OBOA Writing Contest invites you to consider the meaning of “Home” focussing
on your sense of place, migration, home or lack of home.
ESL Conversation Group. ESL students are welcome to join this FREE continuing adult English conversation program offered by a facilitator from York Catholic District School Board. By practicing everyday conversations, you will learn new vocabulary and improve pronunciation and speaking skills. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Register in two steps: 1) Sign up for the program at the Adult Information Desk, 905-727-9494 x275 2) Take the free language assessment test: ysla@tcet.com, 1-855-330-8655 or call the ESL assistance line at 416-221-5051 x13630
Wednesday Family Storytimes are full of stories, songs, rhymes and lots of fun for children 6 years and under with a parent or caregiver!
Wednesdays June 5-September 11, 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Moderator Roger Strong is not affiliated with any financial institution. Wednesday, September 4: Investment Planning and the Investment Environment.
Join us once a month for this free, hands-on cooking class where we will create delicious, but easy to prepare recipes from around the world. Participants are asked to bring a recipe from their country of origin. One country will be chosen each month and featured the following session.
Plus, we’ll create a book featuring the fabulous dishes we created.
Come to one or all sessions!
Registration opens on Tuesday, Aug. 6 at 10 am.
ESL Conversation Group. ESL students are welcome to join this FREE continuing adult English conversation program offered by a facilitator from York Catholic District School Board. By practicing everyday conversations, you will learn new vocabulary and improve pronunciation and speaking skills. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Register in two steps: 1) Sign up for the program at the Adult Information Desk, 905-727-9494 x275 2) Take the free language assessment test: ysla@tcet.com, 1-855-330-8655 or call the ESL assistance line at 416-221-5051 x13630
Kids and their caregivers are invited to join the fun in Family Storytime! Explore the magic of books, songs and rhymes together.
Please drop in for one or all sessions!
Dates: every Saturday, 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Ages: Best for children 6 years and under.
Fee: FREE, no registration required.
Location: Optimist Room
In Sweetness in the Belly, Lilly is sent to live with a poor family where she earns her keep teaching local children the Qur’an. Throughout the novel, children are featured in the book. This year’s OBOA photography contest features photographs of children.
Capture children in the act of discovery.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
* Must be a minimum of 16 years of age
* Employees/Board members of APL and their
immediate families are ineligible to win.
* Photos must be high-res for print
Please send submissions to: brock@auroran.com
After her hippie British parents are murdered, Lilly is raised at a Sufi shrine in Morocco. As a young woman she goes on pilgrimage to Harar, Ethiopia, where she teaches Qur’an to children. But even swathed in a traditional headscarf, Lilly can’t escape being marked as a foreigner. Forced to flee Ethiopia for England, she must once again confront the riddle of who she is and where she belongs.
This year’s OBOA Writing Contest invites you to consider the meaning of “Home” focussing
on your sense of place, migration, home or lack of home.
Aurora Public Library is excited and honoured to be partnering with Pflag.
The monthly Coffee Night will be an inclusive and welcoming space where members of our LGBTQ2 community can connect and engage, find camaraderie and support, and celebrate Pflag's vibrancy and growth.
15145 Yonge Street - Magna Room
Starts at 7:15 PM
Enjoy a bi-weekly Tuesday morning out, where newcomers to Canada or Aurora can meet new people, share ideas and learn more about our community.
Each meet-up includes a special focus or speaker, so there is always something new to learn or fun to be had.
Register online or just drop In!
FREE!
ESL Conversation Group. ESL students are welcome to join this FREE continuing adult English conversation program offered by a facilitator from York Catholic District School Board. By practicing everyday conversations, you will learn new vocabulary and improve pronunciation and speaking skills. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Register in two steps: 1) Sign up for the program at the Adult Information Desk, 905-727-9494 x275 2) Take the free language assessment test: ysla@tcet.com, 1-855-330-8655 or call the ESL assistance line at 416-221-5051 x13630
With plant protein on trend recently, there’s never been a more exciting time to eat more vegan meals. Join us in this class to learn about how to keep a healthy vegan diet! Learn how to properly cook plant proteins, unique products available and why they are so healthy for you. With Samantha D'Arcy, Registered Dietitian, Sobeys extra
Wednesday Family Storytimes are full of stories, songs, rhymes and lots of fun for children 6 years and under with a parent or caregiver!
Wednesdays June 5-September 11, 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Learn the basics of 3D printing in this introductory lesson! Learn how to prepare and print your own 3D objects.
Ages 13+
Creative Studio
Join us at an informal monthly gathering where people come together to practice speaking English.
This highly interactive and fun group will feature a different theme each month to help participants practice conversation that they will use out in the community.
ESL Conversation Group. ESL students are welcome to join this FREE continuing adult English conversation program offered by a facilitator from York Catholic District School Board. By practicing everyday conversations, you will learn new vocabulary and improve pronunciation and speaking skills. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Register in two steps: 1) Sign up for the program at the Adult Information Desk, 905-727-9494 x275 2) Take the free language assessment test: ysla@tcet.com, 1-855-330-8655 or call the ESL assistance line at 416-221-5051 x13630
For every woman who has to manage her finances completely on her own, whether by choice or by circumstance. Author Leslie McCormick will discuss how to build confidence when it comes to your money develop a supportive network,create a vision and plan for your future, protect yourself, generate and manage multiple sources of incomes.
Queer Reads is a community-led LGBTQ2S group that enjoys books on a variety of subject matter and interests.
Facilitated by author Nikki Donadio. Nikki is a writer of fiction and poetry. A graduate of the Humber School for Writers, she holds an MA in Creative and Critical Writing and a BA in English Literature.
2nd Thursday of each month starting Sept. 12 l 7:00 pm | Multi-Use Room
Registration starts Aug. 1.
Sept.12 l Jonny Appleseed by Joshua Whitehead.
In partnership with the Women's Centre of York Region.
Meet your local Aurora/Newmarket Amnesty group for a drop-in postcard-writing session and discover how the act of sending a simple message can help a political prisoner.
Family Storytime: 10:30 - 11:00 am
Art Activities: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Information Table: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Kids and their caregivers are invited to join the fun in Family Storytime! Explore the magic of books, songs and rhymes together.
Please drop in for one or all sessions!
Dates: every Saturday, 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Ages: Best for children 6 years and under.
Fee: FREE, no registration required.
Location: Optimist Room
Drop in for an afternoon of gaming fun! Come play, relax and chat about games with others!
Game on the PS4, experience VR with the Oculus Go, enjoy snacks and more!
Feel free to bring your own gaming devices!
In Lebovic or Magna Room.
After her hippie British parents are murdered, Lilly is raised at a Sufi shrine in Morocco. As a young woman she goes on pilgrimage to Harar, Ethiopia, where she teaches Qur’an to children. But even swathed in a traditional headscarf, Lilly can’t escape being marked as a foreigner. Forced to flee Ethiopia for England, she must once again confront the riddle of who she is and where she belongs.
This year’s OBOA Writing Contest invites you to consider the meaning of “Home” focussing
on your sense of place, migration, home or lack of home.
In Sweetness in the Belly, Lilly is sent to live with a poor family where she earns her keep teaching local children the Qur’an. Throughout the novel, children are featured in the book. This year’s OBOA photography contest features photographs of children.
Capture children in the act of discovery.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
* Must be a minimum of 16 years of age
* Employees/Board members of APL and their
immediate families are ineligible to win.
* Photos must be high-res for print
Please send submissions to: brock@auroran.com
ESL Conversation Group. ESL students are welcome to join this FREE continuing adult English conversation program offered by a facilitator from York Catholic District School Board. By practicing everyday conversations, you will learn new vocabulary and improve pronunciation and speaking skills. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Register in two steps: 1) Sign up for the program at the Adult Information Desk, 905-727-9494 x275 2) Take the free language assessment test: ysla@tcet.com, 1-855-330-8655 or call the ESL assistance line at 416-221-5051 x13630
“The Power of the Pen” is a humorous, interactive and upbeat talk by Elaine Charal, a hand-writing analysis expert. What does your hand writing say about you and how can understanding that help you to communicate more effectively. This presentation will help you figure it all out.
ESL Conversation Group. ESL students are welcome to join this FREE continuing adult English conversation program offered by a facilitator from York Catholic District School Board. By practicing everyday conversations, you will learn new vocabulary and improve pronunciation and speaking skills. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Register in two steps: 1) Sign up for the program at the Adult Information Desk, 905-727-9494 x275 2) Take the free language assessment test: ysla@tcet.com, 1-855-330-8655 or call the ESL assistance line at 416-221-5051 x13630
Toronto International Festival of Author presents LITONTOUR AURORA
Award-winning author and musician DAVE BIDINI in conversation with BROCK WEIR.
In partnership with the Women's Centre of York Region.
Kids and their caregivers are invited to join the fun in Family Storytime! Explore the magic of books, songs and rhymes together.
Please drop in for one or all sessions!
Dates: every Saturday, 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Ages: Best for children 6 years and under.
Fee: FREE, no registration required.
Location: Optimist Room
After her hippie British parents are murdered, Lilly is raised at a Sufi shrine in Morocco. As a young woman she goes on pilgrimage to Harar, Ethiopia, where she teaches Qur’an to children. But even swathed in a traditional headscarf, Lilly can’t escape being marked as a foreigner. Forced to flee Ethiopia for England, she must once again confront the riddle of who she is and where she belongs.
This year’s OBOA Writing Contest invites you to consider the meaning of “Home” focussing
on your sense of place, migration, home or lack of home.
In Sweetness in the Belly, Lilly is sent to live with a poor family where she earns her keep teaching local children the Qur’an. Throughout the novel, children are featured in the book. This year’s OBOA photography contest features photographs of children.
Capture children in the act of discovery.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
* Must be a minimum of 16 years of age
* Employees/Board members of APL and their
immediate families are ineligible to win.
* Photos must be high-res for print
Please send submissions to: brock@auroran.com
Try out our VR headsets (Oculus Go and Oculus Rift)! Get a short introduction to VR, the hardware and the software.
Ages 13+
Creative Studio
Guests and Hosts Discuss Responsibilities to Wampums, Treaties, and Relationships.
With speaker Dr. Ruth Koleszar-Green, Professor and Indigenous Researcher.
Enjoy a bi-weekly Tuesday morning out, where newcomers to Canada or Aurora can meet new people, share ideas and learn more about our community.
Each meet-up includes a special focus or speaker, so there is always something new to learn or fun to be had.
Register online or just drop In!
FREE!
ESL Conversation Group. ESL students are welcome to join this FREE continuing adult English conversation program offered by a facilitator from York Catholic District School Board. By practicing everyday conversations, you will learn new vocabulary and improve pronunciation and speaking skills. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Register in two steps: 1) Sign up for the program at the Adult Information Desk, 905-727-9494 x275 2) Take the free language assessment test: ysla@tcet.com, 1-855-330-8655 or call the ESL assistance line at 416-221-5051 x13630
Drop by Aurora Public Library on the 4th Tuesday of every month, beginning September . In these presentations, expect a friendly and engaging atmosphere. No prior knowledge is required, only an active and open mind! Explore a new philosophy topic each month. September 24: Jazz and the Cold Ward, with special guest speaker David Basskin. New members always welcome.
If you enjoy discussing books, join us the last Wednesday of the month (excluding Dec.) from 7:00-8:30 p.m. Wednesday September 25: Native Son, by Richard Wright
The Business Plan: A Hands-On Series will help fill in the gaps. Series topics include:
Registration Required.
ESL Conversation Group. ESL students are welcome to join this FREE continuing adult English conversation program offered by a facilitator from York Catholic District School Board. By practicing everyday conversations, you will learn new vocabulary and improve pronunciation and speaking skills. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Register in two steps: 1) Sign up for the program at the Adult Information Desk, 905-727-9494 x275 2) Take the free language assessment test: ysla@tcet.com, 1-855-330-8655 or call the ESL assistance line at 416-221-5051 x13630
The APL Writers' Group is a small working collective that meets for the purpose of supporting and critiquing each other's work.
The group is currently at capacity. For information, please contact Reccia at: rmandelcorn@aurorapl.ca
In partnership with the Women's Centre of York Region.
Kids and their caregivers are invited to join the fun in Family Storytime! Explore the magic of books, songs and rhymes together.
Please drop in for one or all sessions!
Dates: every Saturday, 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Ages: Best for children 6 years and under.
Fee: FREE, no registration required.
Location: Optimist Room
"Drop In and Draw" with artists Eva Folks and Judy Sherman. Stay for a quick sketch or all afternoon long. Materials provided.
Culture Days l Living Room
Meet international watercolour artist Ona Kingdon and watch her in the creative process.
Culture Days l Living Room
If you were a country, what country would you be?
Image Ocean. Spirit Desert. Secret County. Gloomy Trees.
Using maps as our medium and motif, discover a treasure trunk of character traits, historical idiosyncrasies and circumstances as you travel through the interior world of a person.
Learn how to play the djembe, feel the rhythms and become drum circle ready!
Warning: Exposure to drumming may cause a sudden outburst of happiness, energy and a desire to dance.
Enjoy at your own risk!
Join us once a month for this free, hands-on cooking class where we will create delicious, but easy to prepare recipes from around the world. Participants are asked to bring a recipe from their country of origin. One country will be chosen each month and featured the following session.
Plus, we’ll create a book featuring the fabulous dishes we created.
Come to one or all sessions!
Registration opens on Monday, Sept. 9 at 10 am.
DIFRET has many shades of meaning in Ethiopia's native language, Amharic. It can mean "to dare" and "to have courage" but it can also mean "to be violated."
Like its title, the film represents many things. It's a work of fiction based on a true story of courage and change; it's one of the only films from Ethiopia shot on 35mm film; and it received international recognition in the form of executive producer Angelina Jolie Pitt. But above all, DIFRET tells the story about a traditional practice through the experience of one frightened girl caught in a whirlwind beyond her control.
In partnership with the Women's Centre of York Region.
Enjoy a bi-weekly Tuesday morning out, where newcomers to Canada or Aurora can meet new people, share ideas and learn more about our community.
Each meet-up includes a special focus or speaker, so there is always something new to learn or fun to be had.
Register online or just drop In!
FREE!
Join us at an informal monthly gathering where people come together to practice speaking English.
This highly interactive and fun group will feature a different theme each month to help participants practice conversation that they will use out in the community.
Queer Reads is a community-led LGBTQ2S group that enjoys books on a variety of subject matter and interests.
Facilitated by author Nikki Donadio. Nikki is a writer of fiction and poetry. A graduate of the Humber School for Writers, she holds an MA in Creative and Critical Writing and a BA in English Literature.
2nd Thursday of each month starting Sept. 12 l 7:00 pm | Multi-Use Room
Registration starts Aug. 1.
Sept.12 l Jonny Appleseed by Joshua Whitehead.
In partnership with the Women's Centre of York Region.
Drop in for an afternoon of gaming fun! Come play, relax and chat about games with others!
Game on the PS4, experience VR with the Oculus Go, enjoy snacks and more!
Feel free to bring your own gaming devices!
In Lebovic or Magna Room.
Aurora Public Library is excited and honoured to be partnering with Pflag.
The monthly Coffee Night will be an inclusive and welcoming space where members of our LGBTQ2 community can connect and engage, find camaraderie and support, and celebrate Pflag's vibrancy and growth.
15145 Yonge Street - Magna Room
Starts at 7:15 PM
Interested in 3D design? Learn how to design and create a print-ready 3D object using Tinkercad!
Join us for a discussion led by Ronen Grunberg on Sweetness in the Belly.
Lilly, the main character in the book is the perpetual outsider, illustrating the alienation and longing of those who never feel at home anywhere. In Ethiopia, she is the white-skinned “faranj”; in England, the disconnected exile.
In partnership with the Women's Centre of York Region.
Enjoy a bi-weekly Tuesday morning out, where newcomers to Canada or Aurora can meet new people, share ideas and learn more about our community.
Each meet-up includes a special focus or speaker, so there is always something new to learn or fun to be had.
Register online or just drop In!
FREE!
The APL Writers' Group is a small working collective that meets for the purpose of supporting and critiquing each other's work.
The group is currently at capacity. For information, please contact Reccia at: rmandelcorn@aurorapl.ca
In partnership with the Women's Centre of York Region.
Learn how to operate the Cricut cutting machine. Then design your own vinyl sticker or card using the Design Space software!
If you enjoy discussing books, join us the last Wednesday of the month (excluding Dec.) from 7:00-8:30 p.m. Wednesday October 30: Sweetness in the Belly, by Camilla Gibb
The Business Plan: A Hands-On Series will help fill in the gaps. Series topics include:
Registration Required.
In partnership with the Women's Centre of York Region.
Join us for the grand finale of the 2019 OneBookOneAurora project.
Meet Camilla Gibb, author of Sweetness in the Belly, and enjoy a fascinating glimpse into the back story of this fabulous book.
Tickets available Aug. 1.
Enjoy a bi-weekly Tuesday morning out, where newcomers to Canada or Aurora can meet new people, share ideas and learn more about our community.
Each meet-up includes a special focus or speaker, so there is always something new to learn or fun to be had.
Register online or just drop In!
FREE!
Learn the basics of 3D printing in this introductory lesson! Learn how to prepare and print your own 3D objects.
Ages 13+
Creative Studio
Join us once a month for this free, hands-on cooking class where we will create delicious, but easy to prepare recipes from around the world. Participants are asked to bring a recipe from their country of origin. One country will be chosen each month and featured the following session.
Plus, we’ll create a book featuring the fabulous dishes we created.
Come to one or all sessions!
Registration opens on Monday, Oct. 7 at 10 am.
In partnership with the Women's Centre of York Region.
Drop in for an afternoon of gaming fun! Come play, relax and chat about games with others!
Game on the PS4, experience VR with the Oculus Go, enjoy snacks and more!
Feel free to bring your own gaming devices!
In Lebovic or Magna Room.
Aurora Public Library is excited and honoured to be partnering with Pflag.
The monthly Coffee Night will be an inclusive and welcoming space where members of our LGBTQ2 community can connect and engage, find camaraderie and support, and celebrate Pflag's vibrancy and growth.
15145 Yonge Street - Magna Room
Starts at 7:15 PM
Nutrigenomics is the relationship between your genes, the foods you eat and your health. In this talk, we will learn how your genetics affects how your body deals with food and nutrients. Learn more about the research surrounding this topic and what controversies exist. With Samantha D'Arcy, Registered Dietitian, Sobeys Extra
Join us at an informal monthly gathering where people come together to practice speaking English.
This highly interactive and fun group will feature a different theme each month to help participants practice conversation that they will use out in the community.
Queer Reads is a community-led LGBTQ2S group that enjoys books on a variety of subject matter and interests.
Facilitated by author Nikki Donadio. Nikki is a writer of fiction and poetry. A graduate of the Humber School for Writers, she holds an MA in Creative and Critical Writing and a BA in English Literature.
2nd Thursday of each month starting Sept. 12 l 7:00 pm | Multi-Use Room
Registration starts Aug. 1.
Sept.12 l Jonny Appleseed by Joshua Whitehead.
Join us for a fast-paced evening featuring three entrepreneurs who will share their stories in a short TED X-style talk. It’s a chance to mingle, ask questions and meet new visionaries who share your drive to succeed.
In partnership with the Women's Centre of York Region.
Try out our VR headsets (Oculus Go and Oculus Rift)! Get a short introduction to VR, the hardware and the software.
Ages 13+
Creative Studio
Enjoy a bi-weekly Tuesday morning out, where newcomers to Canada or Aurora can meet new people, share ideas and learn more about our community.
Each meet-up includes a special focus or speaker, so there is always something new to learn or fun to be had.
Register online or just drop In!
FREE!
In partnership with the Women's Centre of York Region.
If you enjoy discussing books, join us the last Wednesday of the month (excluding Dec.) from 7:00-8:30 p.m. Wednesday November 27: The Last Painting of Sara De Vos, by Daniel Smith
The APL Writers' Group is a small working collective that meets for the purpose of supporting and critiquing each other's work.
The group is currently at capacity. For information, please contact Reccia at: rmandelcorn@aurorapl.ca
In partnership with the Women's Centre of York Region.
Enjoy a bi-weekly Tuesday morning out, where newcomers to Canada or Aurora can meet new people, share ideas and learn more about our community.
Each meet-up includes a special focus or speaker, so there is always something new to learn or fun to be had.
Register online or just drop In!
FREE!
Aurora Public Library is excited and honoured to be partnering with Pflag.
The monthly Coffee Night will be an inclusive and welcoming space where members of our LGBTQ2 community can connect and engage, find camaraderie and support, and celebrate Pflag's vibrancy and growth.
15145 Yonge Street - Magna Room
Starts at 7:15 PM
Join us at an informal monthly gathering where people come together to practice speaking English.
This highly interactive and fun group will feature a different theme each month to help participants practice conversation that they will use out in the community.
Queer Reads is a community-led LGBTQ2S group that enjoys books on a variety of subject matter and interests.
Facilitated by author Nikki Donadio. Nikki is a writer of fiction and poetry. A graduate of the Humber School for Writers, she holds an MA in Creative and Critical Writing and a BA in English Literature.
2nd Thursday of each month starting Sept. 12 l 7:00 pm | Multi-Use Room
Registration starts Aug. 1.
Sept.12 l Jonny Appleseed by Joshua Whitehead.
Drop in for an afternoon of gaming fun! Come play, relax and chat about games with others!
Game on the PS4, experience VR with the Oculus Go, enjoy snacks and more!
Feel free to bring your own gaming devices!
In Lebovic or Magna Room.
Interested in 3D design? Learn how to design and create a print-ready 3D object using Tinkercad!
The APL Writers' Group is a small working collective that meets for the purpose of supporting and critiquing each other's work.
The group is currently at capacity. For information, please contact Reccia at: rmandelcorn@aurorapl.ca
