Events

Stomp! Chomp! & ROAR!
Come party like a dinosaur!

The dinosaurs are taking over the Teddy Bears’ Picnic this summer! Bring a stuffie if you’d like—it doesn’t have to be a dino!

» Bring a picnic lunch for the library lawn

» Taste some T-Rex Tea

» Make a Dino Dirt Cup Dessert

» Dinosaur-themed crafts & activities

» PLUS… Balloon sculpture by Sir James!

Costumes welcome!

Two great events with Dr. Millis, aka the Rock Doc!

10 AM—Interactive Geology talk for kids

Designed for 2nd grade and up but all welcome.

Each child will receive 3 rocks to start or add to their rock collections! Geode cracking after the talk!

 

1 PM—Geology talk for Teens & Adults

Dr. Millis will touch upon different geology related topics, including the variety of quartz and the Adirondack Mountains. Geode cracking after the talk!

 

A Mini Gem and Mineral Sale will be held after each talk with proceeds going to the Library! A special thanks to Dr. Millis for his time & donations.

Slide Illustrated Talk – 2 PM

Join Carol Hockett from the Johnson Museum of Art to explore landscape photography from the 19th to 21st centuries from Ansel Adams to Andy Goldsworthy.

 

Collage Landscape Workshop – 3 PM

Create a torn paper collage landscape inspired by the photography of Ansel Adams.

Recommended for ages 16 and up. Registration for workshop preferred. Sign up at the library or at staff@aurorafreelibrary.org.

Chess Club is for players of all ages and all levels looking for friendly competition.

Every 4th Wednesday from 5 to 7 PM.

Please bring your own chess set. Chess set donations welcome!

Save the date! October 11, 2026, 5-10 PM at the Inns of Aurora

Please visit www.bookloversball.com for more information and tickets

The Book Lovers’ Ball is turning the page back to the Inns of Aurora.

We are thrilled to welcome The Destination to the stage this year!

Featuring tapas-style dining and desserts, complimentary local wine and beer, and a fabulous silent auction!