Friends of Aurora Memorial Library

06/19/2026

Aurora Memorial Library is closed for JUNETEENTH (Friday, 6/19/26)! The library will be open on Saturday, 6/20/26, from 9 am - 5 pm. Thank you.

All PCDL locations are closed Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. We invite you to reflect on the ongoing journey toward freedom and equality for all. Even when our doors are closed, our digital library is always here for you and available 24/7.

Access our digital library by visiting: www.portagelibrary.org/downloads.

06/19/2026

PLAN AHEAD! Friends of Aurora Memorial Library have a book sale scheduled for Fri. 8/14 & Sat. 8/15, in the lower-level gallery from 10 am - 4 pm. Aurora Memorial Library has a Gentle Yoga Stretches with Weights program on Friday, 8/21/26, for adults. Registration is required and limited to 25 participants. Click the individual images for more information and the registration link. Thank you. 😎🩷⛱️🩵📚

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06/19/2026

COMING IN JULY! Mark your calendars for these enjoyable FRIDAY programs and events in JULY at the AURORA MEMORIAL LIBRARY. Click the individual images for more information and a link for registration when required. Thank you. 🙂❤️🇺🇸📚

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06/19/2026

COMING NEXT WEEK (FRI. 6/26/26)! AURORA MEMORIAL LIBRARY - MOSAIC TILE COASTERS, A TEEN CRAFT (AGES 11-18): Tweens and teens are asked to meet at the library to use your imagination and make creative mosaic tile coasters from 4 pm - 5 pm on Fri. 6/26/26. Registration is required and limited to 8 participants. Click the link provided: https://events.portagelibrary.org/event/16240323 Thank you. ❤️🙂💙

Source: PCDL Calendar
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06/19/2026

Friday, 6/19/26, JUNETEENTH: "Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced." ― James Baldwin ❤️💛💚🖤

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06/18/2026

Your physical and mental well-being are important! The Cleveland Clinic wants us to know why gardening is beneficial to our health. Please take a few minutes to read the article. Click the link provided: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-of-gardening Thank you. 😎🤎🌱🎍🎋🪴

Source and image credits: Cleveland Clinic - health essentials https://health.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-of-gardening

Curious about the mental and physical benefits of gardening? A neurosurgeon and spine specialist weighs in.

06/18/2026

“Autism doesn’t have to define a person. Artists with autism are like anyone else: They define themselves through hard work and individuality." – Adrienne Bailon

Today, June 18, 2026, we raise awareness of AUTISTIC PRIDE DAY! The day focuses on celebrating autistic identity, promoting neurodiversity, and advocating for systemic inclusion and accessibility in schools and workplaces. 💙🧩

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06/18/2026

REGISTER TODAY! Schedule time for these exciting, interesting, fun, and relaxing THURSDAY library programs in AUGUST at the AURORA MEMORIAL LIBRARY. There is something for everyone! Click the individual images for more information and links for registration. Thank you. 💜🙂🔪♟️🎲🎮🌳🎨🖌️

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06/18/2026

REGISTER TODAY! Don't miss out on these enjoyable and varied THURSDAY library programs at the AURORA MEMORIAL LIBRARY in JULY. There are two programs for tweens and teens. Game On! meets on 7/09 from 4 pm - 6 pm and Bedazzling a Book takes place on 7/23 from 3 pm - 6 pm. Adult members of The Plot Thickens Gardening Group will do upcycled crafting on 7/23 from 11 am - 12 pm. Click the individual images for more information and links for registration, when required. Thank you. 🩵😎🩷💐✂️🖼️

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06/18/2026

SEE YOU NEXT WEEK (THURS. 6/25/26)! AURORA MEMORIAL LIBRARY: THE PLOT THICKENS GARDENING GROUP - SPEAKER FROM TINKER'S CREEK WATERSHED PARTNERS: Gardening enthusiasts are invited to dig into an exciting discussion! A volunteer from Tinker's Creek Watershed Partners will share information on Thursday, 6/25/26, from 11 am - 12 pm. Registration is required and limited to 25 adults. Click the link provided: https://events.portagelibrary.org/event/16240314 Thank you. 😎🌱💛🪏🪴

Source: PCDL Calendar
Image credits: Instagram, Gardens Illustrated, & DPO