Upcoming Events
Teen Art Market
Yellow Bird Books is sponsoring a Teen Art Market for First Friday August. We will have artists between the ages of 13 and 19 selling their work outside on a beautiful summer evening.
Please mark your calendars to come support these young artists.
Call for Vendors is open!
If you make any kind of art and are 13-19 please fill out this form before June 29th to apply to table. All details are at this link. Contact Tech@yellowbirdbooksaurora.com with questions.
Back To School Bedazzled Bookmark
Pop in and design a bedazzled bookmark! This activity is geared towards ages 8+. Pop in the store during our normal hours and pay at the register, $15/bookmark.
Family Reading Night
Join us for a family reading night! We will close our doors 30mins early for participants. Wear your pjs, bring some bedtime books (or borrow ours) and set in for a cozy hour of reading. We encourage you to bring blankets or pillows to make yourselves comfy in whichever spot you choose in the store!
This event is FREE but will require registration to secure your space!
Author Signing: McKenzie Burns
Join us for a signing with McKenzie Burns and her newest release All Star.
One and Done: A Book Chat
Join us for our next One and Done Book Chat!
This month, we will be reading The Sisterhood of the Enchanted Forest by Naomi Moriyama & William Doyle.
Books can be purchased at Yellow Bird Books or on Bookshop.org
First Friday Art
Join us for First Friday’s as we celebrate “Back To School”!
Get inspired and share your art with us! What was your favorite book in school? What was the most popular book the year you graduated?
Book Bedazzle
Join us for the latest trend…Book Bedazzling! Bring your favorite book (or purchase one from us) and we will supply the rest!
$30/person limited seats available!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/book-bedazzling-tickets-1461999322329
September Poetry Book Club
Join us this month as we read “Pork Fluff”!
Books will be available at Yellow Bird Books or
https://bookshop.org/p/books/pork-fluff/b8e58a1c4dd36b66?ean=9781951979737&next=t
International Peace Day
The International Day of Peace (or World Peace Day) celebrated annually on September 21 is devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples. At a time when war and violence often monopolize our news cycles, the International Day of Peace is an inspiring reminder of what we can create together. Peace. Let’s give it a chance!
First Friday Art
Join us for another First Friday with local art! Our theme for this month will be "The Winter Solstice”.
Bracelet Making!
Drop in during our open hours and make a beaded bracelet! Bring your friends and exchange them afterwards!
This activity is for all ages but we do ask that parents assist their little ones.
Pay $5 per bracelet at the register. No sign up required!
Closed
We will be closed so that our employees can spend some time with their families!
Thursday Drop In
FREE Thursday drop in activity for ages 8-12.
This week we will be making origami!
Book Nook Workshop with Mari
It’s another Book Nook workshop! Join us as Mari helps us create our own Book Nook! Space is limited!
$30/person
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1376338699099?aff=oddtdtcreator
Painted Book Pavers
It’s the newest trend! At this workshop for ages 14+, we will use acrylic paints to transform an ordinary paver stone into a book for our garden!
All materials will be provided. Feel free to bring your choice of book for inspiration, any favorite brushes, and dress like you are painting!
$30/person
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1376334376169?aff=oddtdtcreator
Book Club - Lavender House
The Aurora LGBTQ+ Advisory Board invites you to a Book Club.
Lavender House by Lev AC Rosen with this months book!
Books are available at Yellow Bird Books or online at Bookshop.org
Thursday Drop In
FREE Thursday Summer drop in activity for ages 8-12!
This week, we will be rock painting!
Summer Storytime
FREE Summer Storytime and Activity. Perfect for ages 3-7 and their grown ups!
One and Done: A Book Chat
Join us for our next One and Done Book Chat!
This month, we will be reading The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh.
Books can be purchased at Yellow Bird Books or on Bookshop.org.
Author Signing: Pat Green
About the author:
Pat Green is a columnist, author, artist, documentarian and freelance photojournalist. For over 20 years his writings and images have appeared in Patheos, Aquarius News, 22nd Century Media, Chicago Unheard and other spaces.
His art has been featured in many venues including the APO Cultural Center in Chicago, The Metro in Chicago, Flower of Life Gallery in Lockport, and ArtBar in Aurora.
The core of what drives Pat Green is activism seeped in kindness, equality, and opportunity. As an activist, Pat has worked with various groups for LGBTQIA+ Equality, Suicide Prevention, and important causes like SA/DV and Women’s Rights. To better empower himself and others, Pat is a certified Human Rights Consultant through the US Institute of Diplomacy and Human Rights based in Washington D.C.
When not doing all of this, Pat seeks solace and delight collecting watches, taking street photography, and getting lost in vintage nostalgia.
*An ASL interpreter will be present at the signing
Drop In Activity
FREE Thursday Activity! Ages 8-12.
This week we will be discovering fossils!
Owl Pellet Dissection
Come join us for another fun Owl Pellet Dissection! Learn about the owl’s eating habits and then “dig in” to a pellet and discover what your owl ate for dinner!
This workshop includes an owl pellet to take home for further exploration.
All ages welcome, but our little friends require parent assistance!
$15/person
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1376325579859?aff=oddtdtcreator
Author Reading/Signing: Stephanie Elizondo Griest
Join us for a reading and signing by Stephanie Elizondo Griest for her new book, Art Above Everything: One Woman's Global Exploration of the Joys and Torments of a Creative Life, which is releasing on June 10th!
Reception to follow offsite.
Pre-Order your copy today!
Drop In Activity - Flower Press
Welcome to our FREE Thursday Summer programming! No sign up necessary.
This week, we will be making a flower press! Ages 8-12.
Author Event: Donnell Collins
Join us for local photographer, photojournalist, photo-
archivist, storyteller, teacher Donnell Collins as he presents his new book, Dads And Daughters.
Author Signing: Jana Tropper
Join us in welcoming local author Jana Tropper and the release of her new book, Seeker Society! Jana will join us on First Friday from 5pm-7pm. Come grab her new book or order it ahead of time at Bookshop.org
The Aurora LGBTQ Advisory Board presents A Book Club
The Aurora LGBTQ Advisory Board invites you to A Book Club.
Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree will be the topic of the day!
Books are available at Yellow Bird Books with a 10% discount if purchased in store.
Otherwise, books can be purchased at
May Poetry Book Club
Join us this month as we read “Dad Jokes From Late in the Patriarchy”.
Books will be available at Yellow Bird Books or online at https://bookshop.org/p/books/dad-jokes-from-late-in-the-patriarchy-amorak-huey/17220689?ean=9781951979126&next=t
Game Night with Aurora RPG Club
Spooky Aurora: White City is about Occult Investigators patrolling the 1893 World’s Fair for supernatural problems.
Spooky Aurora: White City is a new tabletop role playing game designed for a “Three Hour Table.” 3-6 players will be able to start and finish an investigation in about 3 hours. Simple character creation, and an easy resolution mechanic, encourage a Table to learn the game as they play, dare each other to raise the stakes, and work together to create an exciting conclusion.
Charles Tuura will host a RPG Game Night at Yellow Bird books to premiere this new game. To celebrate T.S. Eliot and the theme of cats, a special adventure has been written for this session.
Limited seats available
$15/person
First Friday Art
In conjunction with The Paramount showing “Cats”, we at Yellow Bird Books have decided to celebrate that very animal! Come check out local artists and their rendition of cats of all kinds! Check out our T.S. Eliot collection as well!
Fun Fact:
The exact number of cats owned by T.S. Eliot is not known, but he had many cats. Some of them were named Jellylorum, Pettipaws, Wiscus, Bustopher Jones, Mungojerrie, Rumpelteazer, Bubbles, Xerxes, and George Pushdragon. Eliot was devoted to his many cats and catered to their every whim.
One and Done: A Book Chat
Join us for a book chat! We will discuss the book A Libertarian Walks Into a Bear by Matthew Hongoltz-Hetling.
Purchase the book in-store for 10% off the list price.
Independent Bookstore Day!
Join us for Independent Bookstore Day!
Freebies!
Discounts!
Drawings!
Fun activities and more!!
Blackout Poetry Workshop
Come out and celebrate poetry month with our very first “Blackout Poetry Workshop”!
Blackout poetry is a type of found poetry that involves erasing words from a text to create a new poem. It's also known as erasure poetry or redacted poetry.
$15/person
All supplies provided as well as tea & cookies!