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Aurora Public Library Blog

Welcome to Aurora Public Library’s blog. A place where our library staff share their thoughts, insider knowledge and overall love of all things book and community.

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Readers' Realm: Adventure! (Part 4)

Readers' Realm: Adventure!
with Lisa

OK, this is it; we’re finishing up ADVENTURE! Keep commenting or join in now.
A new genre/category will begin next week, so you can start looking for a book. Let’s go to FANTASY next. Check out some suggested books below, but remember - the choice is totally yours.

As you finish your adventure book, did you find it to be a page turner (you know, the book you can’t put down)? Did they characters actually finish the adventure or are you the reader left hanging? Did it end like you wanted it to? If so GREAT! If not, what could have made it better? Please include the title and author of the book you’re reading in your post (some of us want to add to our reading list!)

In my book, "The Tomb" by S.A. Bodeen, I was left with a cliff hanger. Another unknown spaceship had pulled the Tomb to them with a tractor beam, and now Kiva and Seth are faced with a similar decision to the one they had before; they are not both going to get to leave. The ship is ruled by the Witch, so staying onboard is not a good option. Only one escapes, but what will happen to the other? I guess we need a sequel to find out!

Remember we’ll start next week with Fantasy! Here are some suggested titles, but, of course, the choice is yours!

Posted by [email protected] On Jan 27, 2021 at 9:21 AM

Family Book Club: "The Green Ember" by S.D. Smith (Ch. 31 - 44)

Family Book Club: "The Green Ember" by S.D. Smith

TODAY: Aurora Public Library and Jefferson County Public Library welcome S.D. Smith, author of "The Green Ember" for a virtual visit on today at 5 p.m. Register for the event here.

Chapters 31 (Jupiter's Crossing) - Chapter 44 (The Beginning)
1. After Heather and Picket learn about their family's betrayal, did you imagine them doing something heroic to earn back the other rabbit's trust?
2. Helmber tells Picket that the rabbit's cannot win against their enemies and the Mended Wood is a fantasy. Do you agree with him?
3. How do you feel about Kyle? Is he telling Heather the truth?
4. It's not fair to accuse Heather and Picket of being disloyal just because their uncles were. Why do you think the other rabbits cannot trust them/attack them in the Savory Den?
5. Were you expecting all that happened at the end? (Jupiter Smalls, Kyle betrayal, etc.)

Posted by [email protected] On Jan 25, 2021 at 2:10 PM

Create It! Troll

Create It! Troll
by Karen

In folklore, trolls are mischievous creatures who bring good luck. In this Create It, Karen shares a DIY to make your own lucky troll and a wintery scene for the troll to play in!

Posted by [email protected] On Jan 25, 2021 at 9:42 AM

Harry Potter Book Night: Muggle Tech

No need to use the Floo Network to get to Hogwarts this year...we're using Muggle Tech!
Lessons at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry have gone virtual! Join us for a week full of DIYs, trivia, discussions, contest & more celebrating the Wizarding World of Harry Potter! Follow us on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram for the fun! Click here for a full schedule more details.

Posted by [email protected] On Jan 22, 2021 at 11:10 AM

Make & Learn: Categories

Welcome to Make & Learn! In this program, our librarians will be sharing easy-to-make games and activities that support cognitive development and practicing early literacy skills.

In this video, Miss Karen shares a fun and easy way to help your child understand and practice categories and sorting.

Posted by [email protected] On Jan 21, 2021 at 10:00 AM

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