Aurora Branch Library

09/27/2026

What an incredible turnout for our crochet session!
We had so much fun gathering together, sharing tips, and watching everyone's creativity come alive.
The highlight of the day? The absolutely stunning crochet butterflies everyone made! From bright, playful colors to soft, delicate pastels, each one turned out completely unique and beautiful.
A huge thank you to everyone who came, you made the event such a success.
Check out some of the amazing creations from today below

09/26/2026

We had an absolute blast at the library crafting these ultra-satisfying DIY dumpling squishies (inspired by the viral internet favorites!).
From mixing the perfect textures to putting the finishing touches on their custom creations, everyone brought so much creativity and a lot of laugh to the table.
Take a look through the photos below to see our amazing young crafters in action and check out their final masterpieces

09/26/2026

Ready to roll up your sleeves and enjoy a beautiful morning with great company?
The Rooted in Friendship Garden Club is meeting today at 10:00 AM at the Aurora Branch Library! Come help us winterize our lovely Hummingbird Reading Garden so it stays safe, protected, and ready for spring.
Come for the plants, stay for the friendship. See you there!

09/24/2026

Join us tomorrow at 4 for a great craft!

Teens & Tweens! Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Join us this Friday, September 25, 2026, for an awesome DIY craft session!
We will be making our own versions of the viral dumpling squishies! They are super satisfying, incredibly cute, and the perfect trend to recreate. Bring your friends, hang out, and take home your own custom squishy creation.

09/24/2026

Crochet meets at 10 am tomorrow Friday, September 25th.

09/23/2026

The HomeSchool Program embraced the ultimate STEM mindset yesterday: "If you build it, they will come."
These amazing students jumped into hands-on engineering challenges, tapped into their deep creativity, and brought some truly fantastic designs to life.
The teamwork, problem-solving, and pure excitement in the room made the entire program a huge success!
Take a look at these bright smiles and brilliant creations from today's activities.
The HomeSchool Group meets every Tuesday afternoon. For more details call the Aurora Branch at 417-678-2036
Have a child under six? Explore StoryTime for fun activities that spark early literacy skills

09/22/2026

Our annual Fairy Tea Party was a magical success! We had the best time listening to Ms. Lala’s reading and treating ourselves to delicious tea, macarons, and yummy goodies.
Take a look at these amazing pictures from our fun-filled day!

09/22/2026

This Saturday enjoy a theater experience in our lower level. We are showing a newly released film, we will provide popcon, you bring your own drink.

Save the date: Movie Matinees are back:
Did you know that on the last Saturday of every month at 2pm we show a fun Family Movie! Enjoy a theater experience without the cost. Bring a beverage (we will provide the popcorn) and join us in the lower level of the branch.
If you are looking for the perfect family movie in September, this newly released, animated hit is an absolute must-watch. Follow the hilarious hijinks of these small, banana-loving henchmen as they try to serve the world's most despicable villains. LOL expected throughout!

09/22/2026

There is still one space available for your ooey, gooey, nummy in my tummy cookie!
See original post for details. Registration is required.

Cookie Competition is gearing up! We have Almond, Chocolate Chip, Sugar Cookies, Ginger, Molasses & Cinnamon in the line up. If you are interested there are still spots availalbe, call now to register: 417-678-2036.
What you need to know:
Saturday, October 10, 2pm
• Must be 18 to participate.
• Bring 4 dozen cookies.
• Sign up with the one type of cookie you will be making. No duplicates! Only 1 recipe containing chocolate chips.
• Bring 11 copies of your recipe.
• Cookies will be judged on: presentation, appearance & taste.

09/21/2026

Teens & Tweens! Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Join us this Friday, September 25, 2026, for an awesome DIY craft session!
We will be making our own versions of the viral dumpling squishies! They are super satisfying, incredibly cute, and the perfect trend to recreate. Bring your friends, hang out, and take home your own custom squishy creation.