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Summer of Imagination

May 31, 2023

Summer of Imagination: Shared Stories
Create Your Story May 30 - July 31

Grab your free book at any Aurora Public Library branch, while supplies last, when you register for Summer of Imagination. Registration begins Tuesday, May 30. Register at any branch or begin the process below:

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Create your Story

Check out a KICK-OFF Event!!

Wednesday, May 31, 4 – 6 p.m., Iliff Square Library
Come dive into summer reading as we fish up new library finds, create our own stories and sign up for this summer's learning adventure.

Friday, June 2, 4 p.m., Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
Get inspired with performances from the Aurora Poet Laureate, Ahja Fox, and the award-winning musical group, Gamelan Tunas Mekar, with traditional and new music and dance of Bali.  

Saturday, June 3, All-Day, Tallyn's Reach Library
Kick off begins at 10:30 a.m. with a Mo Willems Pigeon-themed storytime. Take photos with Pigeon and explore a school bus! Local storyteller Hugo Jon Syles will share African American tales at 1 p.m. and the Spellbinders storytellers will take the stage at 4 p.m. Craft and activity stations will be available between the stories!

Saturday, June 3, 2-4 p.m., Central Library
Discover new ways to share your story with special performances from Aurora Poet Laureate, Ahja Fox, Ballet Folklorico, Sangre de Mexico and Aurora’s own Aurora Dance Hearts troupe. Bring the whole family for outdoor fun on the Great Lawn, located between the Aurora Municipal Building and Aurora Central Library.

Saturday, June 3, 2-4 p.m., Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
Think Like a Scientist will provide a hands-on, family-oriented, come-and-go event. Enjoy a building your own brain cell activity. Also play video games in the FIVE-O gaming trailer hosted by the Aurora Police Department Community Relations team.

Saturday, June 10, 3-5 p.m., Hoffman Heights Library
Party in the park! Start your summer off right with food, games and community booths. Sign up for summer reading and get a free book while you’re at it!