Introduction to Tinkercad
Interested in 3D design? Learn how to design and create a print-ready 3D object using Tinkercad!
October 16th, 6:00pm to 7:00pm
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Events
Let's Do This! - Monthly Makeshops
Join us on the 3rd Thursday of each month for a different fun, creative project!
Free! No registration necessary, just drop in.
For ages 9 - 14
September 19: Pixelated Perler Beads
October 17: Wondrous Wall Hangings
November 21: Watercolour Tile Art
December 19: Ugly Christmas Sweaters*
* Please bring your own sweater to decorate
How To: Library eResources
Learn how to use the library’s various online resources to read e-Books on Overdrive, listen to audiobooks on RBdigital, watch movies on Hoopla and listen to music on freegal…all for free! Bring your own devices.
Drop-Ins welcome!
Home Alone Program
Designed by the Canadian Safety Council, this program helps prepare 9-11 year olds for being home alone during short periods of time. Participants will learn basic first aid and safety procedures, as well to recognize hazards, and when and how to use 911. Offered in partnership with St. John Ambulance.
Monday October 21 (PA DAY); 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
$39 For ages 9-11
Please register in advance.
Calligraphy Night
Want to learn how to make beautiful calligraphy?
Cool - so do we!
Free! Ages 9-14.
Please register in advance.
Girls Who Code @ APL
Aurora Public Library will be leading a Girls Who Code club!
Girls Who Code clubs are meant for girls to join our sisterhood of supportive peers and role models, and use Computer Science to change the world. When you join a Club, you will be able to learn from fun and simple online coding tutorials, build community through interactive activities, and learn about inspiring role models. You then work in teams to design and build a Girls Who Code Project that solves real world problems you care about through code!
Sip & Stitch
Join us for some lively chit-chat and meet up to work on textile craft projects. Bring your own projects to work on, or start something with our basic scrap supplies! All levels welcome.
Staff will be available to help with basic questions. B.Y.O.Mug for tea and coffee.
Monday night meetings: Sept 30, Oct 28, Nov 11, 25, Dec 9, 23 from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday morning meetings: Sept 25, Oct 9, 23, Nov 6, 20, Dec 4, 18 from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Teen Movie Night
Join us on the last Thursday* of each month for free popcorn and a fun teen movie.
Free. For ages 13+.
September 26: Clueless
October 24*: Beetlejuice
November 28: Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
December - no movie in December - closed for the holidays
* Please note October's movie is the 2nd last Thursday in October
Sip & Stitch
Join us for some lively chit-chat and meet up to work on textile craft projects. Bring your own projects to work on, or start something with our basic scrap supplies! All levels welcome.
Staff will be available to help with basic questions. B.Y.O.Mug for tea and coffee.
Monday night meetings: Sept 30, Oct 28, Nov 11, 25, Dec 9, 23 from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday morning meetings: Sept 25, Oct 9, 23, Nov 6, 20, Dec 4, 18 from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Girls Who Code @ APL
Aurora Public Library will be leading a Girls Who Code club!
Girls Who Code clubs are meant for girls to join our sisterhood of supportive peers and role models, and use Computer Science to change the world. When you join a Club, you will be able to learn from fun and simple online coding tutorials, build community through interactive activities, and learn about inspiring role models. You then work in teams to design and build a Girls Who Code Project that solves real world problems you care about through code!
Introduction to Cricut & Design Space
Learn how to operate the Cricut cutting machine. Then design your own vinyl sticker or card using the Design Space software!
October 30th, 6:00pm to 7:00pm
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Technology Training: Microsoft Word Basics
Learn how to create documents, insert photos and format with tables and styles in Microsoft Word. Optional: Bring your own device preloaded with Microsoft Word.
Drop-Ins welcome!
YA Book Club
If you enjoy reading and chatting about books, then this is the club for you! Join us on the second Thursday of each month for lively discussions of excellent titles.
The 2nd Thursday of each month; 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
2019 Dates: September 12, October 10, November 14, December 12
2020 Dates: January 9, February 13, March 12, April 9, May 14, June 11
Free. For students in Grades 8 - 12 Please register in advance.
Bullet Journaling Basics
Ever wanted to get into bullet journaling? We are here to teach you the basics of designing your journal and making spreads. Oh, and we’ve got tons of washi tape!
November 4th, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
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Girls Who Code @ APL
Aurora Public Library will be leading a Girls Who Code club!
Girls Who Code clubs are meant for girls to join our sisterhood of supportive peers and role models, and use Computer Science to change the world. When you join a Club, you will be able to learn from fun and simple online coding tutorials, build community through interactive activities, and learn about inspiring role models. You then work in teams to design and build a Girls Who Code Project that solves real world problems you care about through code!
Sip & Stitch
Join us for some lively chit-chat and meet up to work on textile craft projects. Bring your own projects to work on, or start something with our basic scrap supplies! All levels welcome.
Staff will be available to help with basic questions. B.Y.O.Mug for tea and coffee.
Monday night meetings: Sept 30, Oct 28, Nov 11, 25, Dec 9, 23 from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday morning meetings: Sept 25, Oct 9, 23, Nov 6, 20, Dec 4, 18 from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Introduction to 3D Printing
Learn the basics of 3D printing in this introductory lesson! Learn how to prepare and print your own 3D objects.
Ages 13+
Creative Studio
November 6th, 6:00pm to 7:00pm
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Preteen Book Club
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 2, November 6, December 4, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Ages: Grades 5, 6 and 7
Fee: Free with advance registration (library card required)
Room: Optimist
Video Game Meetup
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.
Sip & Stitch
Join us for some lively chit-chat and meet up to work on textile craft projects. Bring your own projects to work on, or start something with our basic scrap supplies! All levels welcome.
Staff will be available to help with basic questions. B.Y.O.Mug for tea and coffee.
Monday night meetings: Sept 30, Oct 28, Nov 11, 25, Dec 9, 23 from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday morning meetings: Sept 25, Oct 9, 23, Nov 6, 20, Dec 4, 18 from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Girls Who Code @ APL
Aurora Public Library will be leading a Girls Who Code club!
Girls Who Code clubs are meant for girls to join our sisterhood of supportive peers and role models, and use Computer Science to change the world. When you join a Club, you will be able to learn from fun and simple online coding tutorials, build community through interactive activities, and learn about inspiring role models. You then work in teams to design and build a Girls Who Code Project that solves real world problems you care about through code!
Babysitter Basics
Learn the basics of babysitting, including caring for infants and children, handling emergencies, and basic first aid. Offered in partnership with St. John Ambulance.
Friday November 15 (PA DAY); 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
$65 For ages 11 - 15
Please register in advance
Introduction to Virtual Reality
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
Girls Who Code @ APL
Aurora Public Library will be leading a Girls Who Code club!
Girls Who Code clubs are meant for girls to join our sisterhood of supportive peers and role models, and use Computer Science to change the world. When you join a Club, you will be able to learn from fun and simple online coding tutorials, build community through interactive activities, and learn about inspiring role models. You then work in teams to design and build a Girls Who Code Project that solves real world problems you care about through code!
Sip & Stitch
Join us for some lively chit-chat and meet up to work on textile craft projects. Bring your own projects to work on, or start something with our basic scrap supplies! All levels welcome.
Staff will be available to help with basic questions. B.Y.O.Mug for tea and coffee.
Monday night meetings: Sept 30, Oct 28, Nov 11, 25, Dec 9, 23 from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday morning meetings: Sept 25, Oct 9, 23, Nov 6, 20, Dec 4, 18 from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
November 20th, 10:00am to 11:00am
Audience:
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Let's Do This! - Monthly Makeshops
Join us on the 3rd Thursday of each month for a different fun, creative project!
Free! No registration necessary, just drop in.
For ages 9 - 14
September 19: Pixelated Perler Beads
October 17: Wondrous Wall Hangings
November 21: Watercolour Tile Art
December 19: Ugly Christmas Sweaters*
* Please bring your own sweater to decorate
Sip & Stitch
Join us for some lively chit-chat and meet up to work on textile craft projects. Bring your own projects to work on, or start something with our basic scrap supplies! All levels welcome.
Staff will be available to help with basic questions. B.Y.O.Mug for tea and coffee.
Monday night meetings: Sept 30, Oct 28, Nov 11, 25, Dec 9, 23 from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday morning meetings: Sept 25, Oct 9, 23, Nov 6, 20, Dec 4, 18 from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Girls Who Code @ APL
Aurora Public Library will be leading a Girls Who Code club!
Girls Who Code clubs are meant for girls to join our sisterhood of supportive peers and role models, and use Computer Science to change the world. When you join a Club, you will be able to learn from fun and simple online coding tutorials, build community through interactive activities, and learn about inspiring role models. You then work in teams to design and build a Girls Who Code Project that solves real world problems you care about through code!
Teen Movie Night
Join us on the last Thursday* of each month for free popcorn and a fun teen movie.
Free. For ages 13+.
September 26: Clueless
October 24*: Beetlejuice
November 28: Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
December - no movie in December - closed for the holidays
* Please note October's movie is the 2nd last Thursday in October
Technology Training: Microsoft Excel Basics
Learn to create graphs, reports and use formulas in Microsoft Excel. Optional: Bring your own device preloaded with Microsoft Excel.
Drop-Ins welcome!
DIY Gifts: Towel Animals
Make your own gifts to give to family and friends for the holidays.
Saturday Nov 30, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
4+ years with adult
Free, drop-in!
November 30th, 2:00pm to 4:00pm
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YA Book Club
If you enjoy reading and chatting about books, then this is the club for you! Join us on the second Thursday of each month for lively discussions of excellent titles.
The 2nd Thursday of each month; 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
2019 Dates: September 12, October 10, November 14, December 12
2020 Dates: January 9, February 13, March 12, April 9, May 14, June 11
Free. For students in Grades 8 - 12 Please register in advance.
Girls Who Code @ APL
Aurora Public Library will be leading a Girls Who Code club!
Girls Who Code clubs are meant for girls to join our sisterhood of supportive peers and role models, and use Computer Science to change the world. When you join a Club, you will be able to learn from fun and simple online coding tutorials, build community through interactive activities, and learn about inspiring role models. You then work in teams to design and build a Girls Who Code Project that solves real world problems you care about through code!
Sip & Stitch
Join us for some lively chit-chat and meet up to work on textile craft projects. Bring your own projects to work on, or start something with our basic scrap supplies! All levels welcome.
Staff will be available to help with basic questions. B.Y.O.Mug for tea and coffee.
Monday night meetings: Sept 30, Oct 28, Nov 11, 25, Dec 9, 23 from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday morning meetings: Sept 25, Oct 9, 23, Nov 6, 20, Dec 4, 18 from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Preteen Book Club
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 2, November 6, December 4, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Ages: Grades 5, 6 and 7
Fee: Free with advance registration (library card required)
Room: Optimist
Be CrEATive: Gingerbread Engineering
Design, build, and decorate your own gingerbread structures. Make it cute or make it weird, it's sure to be festive and delicious.
Free.
For ages 9 - 14.
Please register in advance.
How To: Library eResources
Learn how to use the library’s various online resources to read e-Books on Overdrive, listen to audiobooks on RBdigital, watch movies on Hoopla and listen to music on freegal…all for free! Bring your own devices.
Drop-ins welcome!
Sip & Stitch
Join us for some lively chit-chat and meet up to work on textile craft projects. Bring your own projects to work on, or start something with our basic scrap supplies! All levels welcome.
Staff will be available to help with basic questions. B.Y.O.Mug for tea and coffee.
Monday night meetings: Sept 30, Oct 28, Nov 11, 25, Dec 9, 23 from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday morning meetings: Sept 25, Oct 9, 23, Nov 6, 20, Dec 4, 18 from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Girls Who Code @ APL
Aurora Public Library will be leading a Girls Who Code club!
Girls Who Code clubs are meant for girls to join our sisterhood of supportive peers and role models, and use Computer Science to change the world. When you join a Club, you will be able to learn from fun and simple online coding tutorials, build community through interactive activities, and learn about inspiring role models. You then work in teams to design and build a Girls Who Code Project that solves real world problems you care about through code!
Video Game Meetup
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.
Girls Who Code @ APL
Aurora Public Library will be leading a Girls Who Code club!
Girls Who Code clubs are meant for girls to join our sisterhood of supportive peers and role models, and use Computer Science to change the world. When you join a Club, you will be able to learn from fun and simple online coding tutorials, build community through interactive activities, and learn about inspiring role models. You then work in teams to design and build a Girls Who Code Project that solves real world problems you care about through code!
Sip & Stitch
Join us for some lively chit-chat and meet up to work on textile craft projects. Bring your own projects to work on, or start something with our basic scrap supplies! All levels welcome.
Staff will be available to help with basic questions. B.Y.O.Mug for tea and coffee.
Monday night meetings: Sept 30, Oct 28, Nov 11, 25, Dec 9, 23 from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday morning meetings: Sept 25, Oct 9, 23, Nov 6, 20, Dec 4, 18 from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
December 18th, 10:00am to 11:00am
Audience:
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Introduction to Tinkercad
Interested in 3D design? Learn how to design and create a print-ready 3D object using Tinkercad!
December 18th, 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Audience:
Event Type:
Let's Do This! - Monthly Makeshops
Join us on the 3rd Thursday of each month for a different fun, creative project!
Free! No registration necessary, just drop in.
For ages 9 - 14
September 19: Pixelated Perler Beads
October 17: Wondrous Wall Hangings
November 21: Watercolour Tile Art
December 19: Ugly Christmas Sweaters*
* Please bring your own sweater to decorate
YA Book Club
If you enjoy reading and chatting about books, then this is the club for you! Join us on the second Thursday of each month for lively discussions of excellent titles.
The 2nd Thursday of each month; 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
2019 Dates: September 12, October 10, November 14, December 12
2020 Dates: January 9, February 13, March 12, April 9, May 14, June 11
Free. For students in Grades 8 - 12 Please register in advance.
YA Book Club
If you enjoy reading and chatting about books, then this is the club for you! Join us on the second Thursday of each month for lively discussions of excellent titles.
The 2nd Thursday of each month; 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
2019 Dates: September 12, October 10, November 14, December 12
2020 Dates: January 9, February 13, March 12, April 9, May 14, June 11
Free. For students in Grades 8 - 12 Please register in advance.
YA Book Club
If you enjoy reading and chatting about books, then this is the club for you! Join us on the second Thursday of each month for lively discussions of excellent titles.
The 2nd Thursday of each month; 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
2019 Dates: September 12, October 10, November 14, December 12
2020 Dates: January 9, February 13, March 12, April 9, May 14, June 11
Free. For students in Grades 8 - 12 Please register in advance.
YA Book Club
If you enjoy reading and chatting about books, then this is the club for you! Join us on the second Thursday of each month for lively discussions of excellent titles.
The 2nd Thursday of each month; 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
2019 Dates: September 12, October 10, November 14, December 12
2020 Dates: January 9, February 13, March 12, April 9, May 14, June 11
Free. For students in Grades 8 - 12 Please register in advance.
YA Book Club
If you enjoy reading and chatting about books, then this is the club for you! Join us on the second Thursday of each month for lively discussions of excellent titles.
The 2nd Thursday of each month; 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
2019 Dates: September 12, October 10, November 14, December 12
2020 Dates: January 9, February 13, March 12, April 9, May 14, June 11
Free. For students in Grades 8 - 12 Please register in advance.
YA Book Club
If you enjoy reading and chatting about books, then this is the club for you! Join us on the second Thursday of each month for lively discussions of excellent titles.
The 2nd Thursday of each month; 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
2019 Dates: September 12, October 10, November 14, December 12
2020 Dates: January 9, February 13, March 12, April 9, May 14, June 11
Free. For students in Grades 8 - 12 Please register in advance.