Learn to sew on a button and do simple stitches in our sewing program! Complete a simple bag or stuffed toy to take home!
Dates: Mondays November 12 and 26, and December 10, 3:30-4:30
Ages: 6 years and up
Fee: Free with advance registration
Room: Optimist
Paws 4 Stories is an awesome program for beginning and struggling readers who like dogs! It’s an exciting opportunity to read aloud to a dog and make a friend! Dogs and their owners are trained and generously provided by St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog Program. Many children find that reading aloud to a trained dog is much less stressful than reading to a person, which helps encourage them and allow them to enjoy reading!
Date: Mondays September 24, October 1, 15, 22, October 29, and November 5, 12, 19
Caring for someone with a serious illness?
Join our group to connect with others in similar situations.
Share your tips and learn from others how to take better care of “YOU”.
Facilitator: Nelia Pacheco
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! This story time is designed for ages 2 and 3, but anyone is welcome to give it a try!
Day & Time: Tuesdays, 10:30 – 11:15 a.m.
Dates: Tuesdays September 11-December 11
Ages: 2 and 3 years
Fee: FREE, drop in.
Location: Optimist Room
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
A drop-in knitting club for youth 7 years and up. We welcome all ability levels from beginner to expert--instruction and help are available as needed. Bring your needles and yarn (practise supplies are provided, but bring your own if you want to take it home), and come join the knitters!
Date and Time: Tuesdays September 11-December 18, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Ages: 7 years and up with an interest in learning to knit!
Fee: Free, drop-in.
Room: Lebovic
Our relationship with food in today's society can sometimes be rocky, as foods are labelled "good" and "bad", and guilt builds up. Join us to rediscover the joy of eating through simple, practical exercises that you can add to your daily routine. Small samples and worksheets provided. Pre-register. Third of 3 Nutrition Seminars with Samantha D'Arcy, Registered Dietitian, Sobey's Extra.
These preschool music programs are filled with music and creative movement! Music is an important part of child development and early literacy, so don’t let your child miss out! Kathy has wonderful songs, games and rhymes for you to learn and participate in! Children are to be accompanied by an adult.
Dates: Wednesdays September 26-November 28 (10 weeks)
Time: 9:45 – 10:15 a.m.
Ages: 6 months – 3 years
Fee: $65.00 per registered child
These preschool music programs are filled with music and creative movement! Music is an important part of child development and early literacy, so don’t let your child miss out! Kathy has wonderful songs, games and rhymes for you to learn and participate in! Children are to be accompanied by an adult.
Wednesdays September 26-November 28 (10 weeks)
Time: 10:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Ages: 6 months – 5 years
Fee: $65.00 per registered child
FIRST® LEGO® League Jr. is an amazing chance for kids to use their curiosity and creativity to develop solutions for real problems using science, technology and LEGO®! This program requires a great deal of teamwork, patience and concentration--we do have fun, and we do build with LEGO®, but it’s much more than that, so please be prepared!
Dates: Wednesdays September 26-December 12
Time: 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Ages: 8-10 years.
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.
We will be putting out our great collection of board games for you to try out. You can come in a group, or make some new friends over a friendly (or not so friendly) game of Catan. Our collection includes: King of Tokyo, Fluxx, Chess, Settlers of Catan, Ticket to Ride, Love Letters, Small World, Dominion, and more!
Day & Time: Wednesday, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Date: November 14
Ages: 11 - 17
Fee: Free! No registration necessary, just drop in.
Hey Grade 3 and 4 readers! Grab an adult, and come participate in the Library’s Parent and Child Book Club! We’ll discuss great books, talk about how to write a book review (and offer you a chance to film your review and see it on our webpage!), plus do lots of fun activities and games together!
Dates: Wednesdays October 10, November 14, December 12
Time: 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Ages: Grades 3-4 with a parent or other caregiver
Join our amazing new model of Preschool Story Time! Kids and their caregivers will listen to stories, do crafts and activities, sing terrific songs, maybe even watch a movie, and have a wonderful time!
Day & Time: Thursdays 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.
Dates: September 13-December 13
Ages: 3 – 5 years
Fee: Free, drop in!
Location: Optimist Room
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
Learn to sew on a button and do simple stitches in our sewing program! Complete a simple bag or stuffed toy to take home!
Dates: Thursdays November 1, 8, and 15, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Ages: 6 years and up
Fee: Free with advance registration
Room: Optimist
Join us on the third Thursday of each month for a different fun, creative project.
Day & Time: Thursdays, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Date: October 25, November 15, December 20*
Ages: 10 - 16
Fee: Free! No registration necessary, just drop in.
October 25: Tissue paper “stained glass”
November 15: Glass painting
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.
Drop in any Friday for a family storytime! Friday Family Storytime is full of stories, songs, rhymes and lots of fun for children 6 years and under with a parent or caregiver.
Date: Fridays September 7-December 14
Time: 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Ages: Best for 6 years and younger
Fee: Free, drop in
Location: Optimist Room
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!
Date: Saturdays September 22, October 6 and 20, November 3 and 17, December 8, December 15
Time: 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Ages: Best for children 6 years and under.
Fee: FREE, no registration required.
Location: Optimist Room
Audrey and Morgan are best friends who unwittingly become entangled in an international conspiracy when one of the women discovers the boyfriend who dumped her was actually a spy. Directed by Susanna Fogel. 117 minutes, 2018
Dot and Dash Robots: Rolling for Code
Write your own code to program Dot and Dash, or roll a dice of code and use that instead!
Then turn on your bot and watch it become a gamer, a dancer, a singer or prankster!
Date: Saturday November 17
Time: 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Ages: 7-9 years
Fee: Free with advance registration!
Room: Optimist
A team of young New York City Slam Poets finds its voice as it competes for the National Championship during the summer of 2016.
Strong language, mature content. 1 h 36 min.
Paws 4 Stories is an awesome program for beginning and struggling readers who like dogs! It’s an exciting opportunity to read aloud to a dog and make a friend! Dogs and their owners are trained and generously provided by St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog Program. Many children find that reading aloud to a trained dog is much less stressful than reading to a person, which helps encourage them and allow them to enjoy reading!
Date: Mondays September 24, October 1, 15, 22, October 29, and November 5, 12, 19
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! This story time is designed for ages 2 and 3, but anyone is welcome to give it a try!
Day & Time: Tuesdays, 10:30 – 11:15 a.m.
Dates: Tuesdays September 11-December 11
Ages: 2 and 3 years
Fee: FREE, drop in.
Location: Optimist Room
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
A drop-in knitting club for youth 7 years and up. We welcome all ability levels from beginner to expert--instruction and help are available as needed. Bring your needles and yarn (practise supplies are provided, but bring your own if you want to take it home), and come join the knitters!
Date and Time: Tuesdays September 11-December 18, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Ages: 7 years and up with an interest in learning to knit!
Fee: Free, drop-in.
Room: Lebovic
These preschool music programs are filled with music and creative movement! Music is an important part of child development and early literacy, so don’t let your child miss out! Kathy has wonderful songs, games and rhymes for you to learn and participate in! Children are to be accompanied by an adult.
Dates: Wednesdays September 26-November 28 (10 weeks)
Time: 9:45 – 10:15 a.m.
Ages: 6 months – 3 years
Fee: $65.00 per registered child
These preschool music programs are filled with music and creative movement! Music is an important part of child development and early literacy, so don’t let your child miss out! Kathy has wonderful songs, games and rhymes for you to learn and participate in! Children are to be accompanied by an adult.
Wednesdays September 26-November 28 (10 weeks)
Time: 10:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Ages: 6 months – 5 years
Fee: $65.00 per registered child
Is your desktop a mess? Running low on storage on your computer? Learn how to organize files and folders to quickly find your photos, documents, and music when you need them. Additional storage options will be discussed. Basic keyboarding and mouse/touchpad skills required. Bring your own technology. Pre-register. Limited space.
FIRST® LEGO® League Jr. is an amazing chance for kids to use their curiosity and creativity to develop solutions for real problems using science, technology and LEGO®! This program requires a great deal of teamwork, patience and concentration--we do have fun, and we do build with LEGO®, but it’s much more than that, so please be prepared!
Dates: Wednesdays September 26-December 12
Time: 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Ages: 8-10 years.
Join our amazing new model of Preschool Story Time! Kids and their caregivers will listen to stories, do crafts and activities, sing terrific songs, maybe even watch a movie, and have a wonderful time!
Day & Time: Thursdays 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.
Dates: September 13-December 13
Ages: 3 – 5 years
Fee: Free, drop in!
Location: Optimist Room
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
Learn to sew on a button and do simple stitches in our sewing program! Complete a simple bag or stuffed toy to take home!
Dates: Thursdays November 22, 29 and December 6, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Ages: 6 years and up
Fee: Free with advance registration
Room: Magna
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.
Drop in any Friday for a family storytime! Friday Family Storytime is full of stories, songs, rhymes and lots of fun for children 6 years and under with a parent or caregiver.
Date: Fridays September 7-December 14
Time: 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Ages: Best for 6 years and younger
Fee: Free, drop in
Location: Optimist Room
Our Big Book Sale is bigger than ever! This year we will be having a two-day event with something for everyone.
Our Big Book Sale is bigger than ever! This year we will be having a two-day event with something for everyone.
A group of women dedicate their lives to stopping the online harassment of women. Directed by Cynthia Lowen. 97 minutes, 2018. Strong Language, mature content
Learn to sew on a button and do simple stitches in our sewing program! Complete a simple bag or stuffed toy to take home!
Dates: Mondays November 12 and 26, and December 10, 3:30-4:30
Ages: 6 years and up
Fee: Free with advance registration
Room: Optimist
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! This story time is designed for ages 2 and 3, but anyone is welcome to give it a try!
Day & Time: Tuesdays, 10:30 – 11:15 a.m.
Dates: Tuesdays September 11-December 11
Ages: 2 and 3 years
Fee: FREE, drop in.
Location: Optimist Room
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
A drop-in knitting club for youth 7 years and up. We welcome all ability levels from beginner to expert--instruction and help are available as needed. Bring your needles and yarn (practise supplies are provided, but bring your own if you want to take it home), and come join the knitters!
Date and Time: Tuesdays September 11-December 18, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Ages: 7 years and up with an interest in learning to knit!
Fee: Free, drop-in.
Room: Lebovic
Tuesday Philosophy Club. Are you interested in philosophy? Drop by Aurora Public Library on the 4th Tuesday of every month, beginning September 2018. 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. New members always welcome. Tuesday: November 27
These preschool music programs are filled with music and creative movement! Music is an important part of child development and early literacy, so don’t let your child miss out! Kathy has wonderful songs, games and rhymes for you to learn and participate in! Children are to be accompanied by an adult.
Dates: Wednesdays September 26-November 28 (10 weeks)
Time: 9:45 – 10:15 a.m.
Ages: 6 months – 3 years
Fee: $65.00 per registered child
These preschool music programs are filled with music and creative movement! Music is an important part of child development and early literacy, so don’t let your child miss out! Kathy has wonderful songs, games and rhymes for you to learn and participate in! Children are to be accompanied by an adult.
Wednesdays September 26-November 28 (10 weeks)
Time: 10:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Ages: 6 months – 5 years
Fee: $65.00 per registered child
FIRST® LEGO® League Jr. is an amazing chance for kids to use their curiosity and creativity to develop solutions for real problems using science, technology and LEGO®! This program requires a great deal of teamwork, patience and concentration--we do have fun, and we do build with LEGO®, but it’s much more than that, so please be prepared!
Dates: Wednesdays September 26-December 12
Time: 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Ages: 8-10 years.
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 November 28: Unexploded
Join our amazing new model of Preschool Story Time! Kids and their caregivers will listen to stories, do crafts and activities, sing terrific songs, maybe even watch a movie, and have a wonderful time!
Day & Time: Thursdays 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.
Dates: September 13-December 13
Ages: 3 – 5 years
Fee: Free, drop in!
Location: Optimist Room
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
Learn to sew on a button and do simple stitches in our sewing program! Complete a simple bag or stuffed toy to take home!
Dates: Thursdays November 22, 29 and December 6, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Ages: 6 years and up
Fee: Free with advance registration
Room: Magna
Calling all creative teens! Even if you are a terrible artist (which I’m sure you’re not), painting is still a super fun way to open up your creative energy and let your inner artist out. Come join us on this Thursday evening for a night of painting, socializing with fellow creators, and, of course, snacking. Oh, and Bob Ross. We’ll be following along with his sunny disposition and awesome painting skills. Get ready to paint some happy little trees.
Day & Time: Thursday, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Date: November 29
Aurora Public Library Camera Club, meets the last Thursday of each month, October to May. Swap tips with other photographers and videographers; topics will include choosing the right camera, lighting, publishing your photos online. New members welcome. Thursday, November 29. December make-up meeting Janurary 3, 2019
In partnership with the Women's Centre of York Region.
Drop in any Friday for a family storytime! Friday Family Storytime is full of stories, songs, rhymes and lots of fun for children 6 years and under with a parent or caregiver.
Date: Fridays September 7-December 14
Time: 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Ages: Best for 6 years and younger
Fee: Free, drop in
Location: Optimist Room
Festive Photo-Op
10:00 - 11:00 am
Pose in from of our green screen and we'll email you the finished product
Construct a maze for marbles using the Library’s collection of Lego® pieces! Then tilt your Lego® maze base and let the marbles run through it! Other marble games included!
Date and time: Saturday December 1, 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Ages: 5 years and up
Fee: Free, drop-in!
Room: Lebovic
A Late Night comedy writer stumbles upon a hilarious, hidden world of entertainment and finds an unexpected connection to his fellow man. With David Letterman, Chita Rivera, Martin Short, Jello Biafra, and more. Strong language. 1 h 27 min.
Trailer: Bathtubs Over Broadway
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! This story time is designed for ages 2 and 3, but anyone is welcome to give it a try!
Day & Time: Tuesdays, 10:30 – 11:15 a.m.
Dates: Tuesdays September 11-December 11
Ages: 2 and 3 years
Fee: FREE, drop in.
Location: Optimist Room
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
A drop-in knitting club for youth 7 years and up. We welcome all ability levels from beginner to expert--instruction and help are available as needed. Bring your needles and yarn (practise supplies are provided, but bring your own if you want to take it home), and come join the knitters!
Date and Time: Tuesdays September 11-December 18, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Ages: 7 years and up with an interest in learning to knit!
Fee: Free, drop-in.
Room: Lebovic
Tech & Culture; a club for the tech enthusiast and thinker. Are you passionate about technology? Join us to explore new technologies (with hands-on demonstrations) as well as to discuss the cultural, moral and existential impact of these technological changes on our day to day life. First Tuesday of the month, October-May
FIRST® LEGO® League Jr. is an amazing chance for kids to use their curiosity and creativity to develop solutions for real problems using science, technology and LEGO®! This program requires a great deal of teamwork, patience and concentration--we do have fun, and we do build with LEGO®, but it’s much more than that, so please be prepared!
Dates: Wednesdays September 26-December 12
Time: 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Ages: 8-10 years.
Money Talks. A free, informal discussion group to exchange ideas and unbiased financial information. 7:00-8:30 p.m. first Wednesday of the month, September to June. Moderator Roger Strong is not affiliated with any financial institution. Wednesday December 5: Investment Plans / Investment Environment: Sharing our collective experience
Do you love reading? Join our Preteen Book Club and make new friends with other book lovers! We’ll talk about our favourite books, do cool activities, and read and discuss some awesome new titles together.
Dates: Wednesdays October 3, November 7, December 5, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Ages: Grades 5, 6 and 7
Fee: Free with advance registration (library card required)
Room: Optimist
Join our amazing new model of Preschool Story Time! Kids and their caregivers will listen to stories, do crafts and activities, sing terrific songs, maybe even watch a movie, and have a wonderful time!
Day & Time: Thursdays 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.
Dates: September 13-December 13
Ages: 3 – 5 years
Fee: Free, drop in!
Location: Optimist Room
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
Learn to sew on a button and do simple stitches in our sewing program! Complete a simple bag or stuffed toy to take home!
Dates: Thursdays November 22, 29 and December 6, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Ages: 6 years and up
Fee: Free with advance registration
Room: Magna
Join us as we unveil our APL Culinary Traveller Cookbook!
Our cookbook will feature mouth-watering recipes participants have created from around the world.
All are welcome!
Drop in any Friday for a family storytime! Friday Family Storytime is full of stories, songs, rhymes and lots of fun for children 6 years and under with a parent or caregiver.
Date: Fridays September 7-December 14
Time: 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Ages: Best for 6 years and younger
Fee: Free, drop in
Location: Optimist Room
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!
Date: Saturdays September 22, October 6 and 20, November 3 and 17, December 8, December 15
Time: 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Ages: Best for children 6 years and under.
Fee: FREE, no registration required.
Location: Optimist Room
Learn to sew on a button and do simple stitches in our sewing program! Complete a simple bag or stuffed toy to take home!
Dates: Mondays November 12 and 26, and December 10, 3:30-4:30
Ages: 6 years and up
Fee: Free with advance registration
Room: Optimist
Join us to explore different kinds of art! You can copy famous artists or start your own artistic movement! Sculpt, paint, draw, cartoon, or try them all! Please bring/wear an old t-shirt or a smock so you don’t spoil your clothes!
Date: Monday December 10, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Ages: 5 years and up
Fee: Free, drop-in!
Caring for someone with a serious illness?
Join our group to connect with others in similar situations.
Share your tips and learn from others how to take better care of “YOU”.
Facilitator: Nelia Pacheco
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, 
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! This story time is designed for ages 2 and 3, but anyone is welcome to give it a try!
Day & Time: Tuesdays, 10:30 – 11:15 a.m.
Dates: Tuesdays September 11-December 11
Ages: 2 and 3 years
Fee: FREE, drop in.
Location: Optimist Room
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
A drop-in knitting club for youth 7 years and up. We welcome all ability levels from beginner to expert--instruction and help are available as needed. Bring your needles and yarn (practise supplies are provided, but bring your own if you want to take it home), and come join the knitters!
Date and Time: Tuesdays September 11-December 18, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Ages: 7 years and up with an interest in learning to knit!
Fee: Free, drop-in.
Room: Lebovic
FIRST® LEGO® League Jr. is an amazing chance for kids to use their curiosity and creativity to develop solutions for real problems using science, technology and LEGO®! This program requires a great deal of teamwork, patience and concentration--we do have fun, and we do build with LEGO®, but it’s much more than that, so please be prepared!
Dates: Wednesdays September 26-December 12
Time: 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Ages: 8-10 years.
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.
Hey Grade 3 and 4 readers! Grab an adult, and come participate in the Library’s Parent and Child Book Club! We’ll discuss great books, talk about how to write a book review (and offer you a chance to film your review and see it on our webpage!), plus do lots of fun activities and games together!
Dates: Wednesdays October 10, November 14, December 12
Time: 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Ages: Grades 3-4 with a parent or other caregiver
Join our amazing new model of Preschool Story Time! Kids and their caregivers will listen to stories, do crafts and activities, sing terrific songs, maybe even watch a movie, and have a wonderful time!
Day & Time: Thursdays 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.
Dates: September 13-December 13
Ages: 3 – 5 years
Fee: Free, drop in!
Location: Optimist Room
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
If you enjoy reading and chatting about books, then this is the club for you! Join us for lively discussions of excellent titles.
Day & Time: the second Thursday of each month, 7 – 8 p.m.
Dates: October 11, November 8, December 13
Ages: For students in Grades 8 - 12
Fee: Free! Please register in advance.
Drop in any Friday for a family storytime! Friday Family Storytime is full of stories, songs, rhymes and lots of fun for children 6 years and under with a parent or caregiver.
Date: Fridays September 7-December 14
Time: 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Ages: Best for 6 years and younger
Fee: Free, drop in
Location: Optimist Room
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!
Date: Saturdays September 22, October 6 and 20, November 3 and 17, December 8, December 15
Time: 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 some creative building fun at the Library’s Building Days! We have lots of LEGO® and Duplo® for you to build with, and awesome books to give you ideas! You’ll have a chance to meet new friends and work together with them to make amazing LEGO® creations!
Dates: Saturdays October 6, November 3 and December 15 and P.A. Day Monday September 24!
Time: 2:30-4:00 p.m.
Ages: 2 years and up
Fee: Free, drop in!
Room: Optimist
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
A drop-in knitting club for youth 7 years and up. We welcome all ability levels from beginner to expert--instruction and help are available as needed. Bring your needles and yarn (practise supplies are provided, but bring your own if you want to take it home), and come join the knitters!
Date and Time: Tuesdays September 11-December 18, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Ages: 7 years and up with an interest in learning to knit!
Fee: Free, drop-in.
Room: Lebovic
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
Join us on the third Thursday of each month for a different fun, creative project.
Day & Time: Thursdays, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Date: October 25, November 15, December 20*
Ages: 10 - 16
Fee: Free! No registration necessary, just drop in.
October 25: Tissue paper “stained glass”
November 15: Glass painting
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
This is an alternate meeting date.
Up first for our winter break movie screenings is Love, Simon, a charming movie about Simon Spier, a high school boy who has one huge secret - he's gay. When his secret and his email relationship with an anonymous closeted boy at his school is threatened, Simon must do some balancing with his friends and family, and finally come to terms with his identity.
Love, Simon is based on the YA book Simon Vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli. Borrow it from the library today!
Our second winter break movie screening is Ready Player One, a sci-fi adventure movie based on the YA book of the same name by Ernest Cline. The year is 2045. When the creator of OASIS, a virtual reality world, dies, he releases a video challenging the players to his Easter Egg and win ownership of OASIS. Wade Watts, an oprhaned teenager, joins forces with a group of allies in order to beat the game before a big corporation can.
Date: Thursday, January 3, 1:00 – 3:30 P.M.
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!
Caring for someone with a serious illness?
Join our group to connect with others in similar situations.
Share your tips and learn from others how to take better care of “YOU”.
Facilitator: Nelia Pacheco
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,
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!
Live Music Featuring: The Arts Music Store Students
To register for the Teen Open Mic, contact Reccia at: 905-727-9494 x 230
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!
Caring for someone with a serious illness?
Join our group to connect with others in similar situations.
Share your tips and learn from others how to take better care of “YOU”.
Facilitator: Nelia Pacheco
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,
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!
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!
Caring for someone with a serious illness?
Join our group to connect with others in similar situations.
Share your tips and learn from others how to take better care of “YOU”.
Facilitator: Nelia Pacheco
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!
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!
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!
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!
Live Music Featuring: The Arts Music Store Students
To register for the Teen Open Mic, contact Reccia at: 905-727-9494 x 230
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!
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!
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!
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!
