By Dr. Glenn Mollette Time flies by! Since time goes by so quickly the first New Years resolution we all might consider making is to savor the moment. Every day is a gift and a celebration. Savor your work, family, friends, entertainment, hobbies, church, meals, nature, and every aspect of
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Christmas is good news. Christ the Savior is born. This declaration is embraced daily by billions around the planet and especially on Christmas day. There is more to Christmas day than the celebration of the birth of Jesus. We utilize the day for family gatherings, gift
The year 2025 was a year of celebration, growth, and meaningful connection at the Aurora Public Library District. Together with our community, we marked milestones like Santori Library’s 10th birthday and the Foundation’s 25th anniversary, launched a new reading incentive program for middle school students (100 Books Before High School),
Musings: •The Sins of Donald J. Trump (chapter 14). He has: Announced the revival of nuclear testing; Advised the Republican Party to end the filibuster in the Senate in order to deny the Democratic Party control of the government forever; Dispatched three military aircraft to El Salvador without the approval
If you’ve ever wished for a book fairy godparent, you are in luck! The Aurora Public Library District’s reader’s advisory services are basically that, minus the sparkly wand. Whether you love browsing on your own, want a librarian to handcraft a list just for you, or prefer a little of
By Dr. Glenn Mollette How many more Christmases will you have? Will you have 50 more? Will you have a dozen more? Maybe you will have just one more, maybe. There are no guarantees of a certain number of more Christmases. My grandpa Hinkle suffered with heart issues. I remember
By Ricky Rieckert Dear readers, This week we’re focusing on Galena Boulevard, the street formerly known as Main Street in Aurora, stretched across what is now part of the downtown area, until the 1960s. East Main Street started east of Stolp Avenue (Island Avenue), heading east, until it turned into
Geneva History Museum, 113 S. Third St., will return its annual Giving Trees to benefit local nonprofits. The public is invited to vote for one of 16 trees until January 1, 2026. Votes may be cast at the museum or online at api.neonemails. Online votes require a $5 donation. The
It’s easy to overlook just how much money the library can help you save. At the Aurora Public Library District (APLD), we are continually working to reduce everyday costs for individuals and families and increase our overall value to Aurora. You see this through the collections we maintain, the services
I didn’t know it at the time, but this is the last of a three-part series on grief, and losing my mother. I first wrote about her death from uterine cancer in the May issue of The Voice. Then in August, I wrote about her Celebration of Life. Finally, at
By Dr. Glenn Mollette It’s not difficult to become unmotivated in life. The death of a spouse, health debilitation, financial hardship, and many more reasons can take the wind from our sails. About 18-20 percent of Americans routinely struggle with depression. In 2024, one in five Americans reported taking medication
By Russ George On World Diabetes Day, Friday, Nov. 14, members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley, held their second annual gala dinner “A Night To End Diabetes”, at the Lincoln Inn, Route 31, in Batavia. More than 100 members and guests were in attendance to enjoy the social
By Dani Rae Ristau Lisa Carter, in Montgomery has what she calls “The Boulder Hill Keychain Library.” It’s similar to a Little Free Library, but instead of books, she’s built a small stand at the end of her driveway filled with handmade keychains. Neighbors are invited to “take one or
The Library of Things is part of a growing movement among public libraries to move “beyond books.” At the Aurora Public Library District (APLD), our Library of Things collection has grown to include something for everyone, at any stage of life, with whatever talent level they possess. From musical instruments
By Ricky Rieckert Dear readers, Here is more information about the Fox River. From southeastern Wisconsin to the Chain O’ Lakes in northern Illinois, the Fox is a sleepy river passing through marshland. South of the Chain O’ Lakes, the natural river bottom from Stratton Dam in McHenry drops 10
Big news for makers, tinkerers, and crafters! The Aurora Public Library District’s Makerspace at the Santori Library just got even more accessible and exciting! We are thrilled to announce that you no longer need an appointment to use Makerspace equipment. Now you can walk in anytime during posted hours and
By Ricky Rieckert Dear readers, Hopefully everyone is doing well. This week, I want to touch on the subject of dam removal, along the Fox River. There are groups supporting removal of nine dams, from Carpentersville to Montgomery on the ”Mighty“ Fox River. Then there are groups of individuals against
By Ricky Rieckert Dear readers, This week, I’m starting with Aurora’s special bicycle lanes on S. River Street, from North Avenue, north to W. Downer Place. The lanes are a great idea for an eco-friendly city, and one that had so much money that they could still burn it in
By Ricky Rieckert Dear readers, Just to expand on last week’s article, the original Luigi’s at 1431 E. New York Street, was run by Mrs. Duncan in 1953, as a sandwich and soup shop. Later that same year, pizza was added to the menu, because pizza was becoming a mainstream
By Ricky Rieckert Dear readers, I wanted to add some humor and a hands-on life experience to last week’s article, where I talked about The Blue Lantern Restaurant. In the summer of 1974, and soon going into my sophomore year at East Aurora High School, my brother and I were
