Help us read 2,025 books in 2025!

HOW DO YOU JOIN THE CHALLENGE?
1) Read (or listen to) a book.
2)Submit it online or tell our barista's about it (and they will help submit it)!
3) Get your special bookmark if you are in the Aurora area!
****If you aren't from around here, don't worry, you'll learn how to at least get a really cool sticker when you log your first book!

Learn more about this awesome challenge, check out all the links below, stop in at Espressions: Coffee & Community or email us!

Soups go on at 11 a.m. until they are gone. If you miss one, check to see if we have it in our "Soups Out the Door"!

Cup is $3.00++
Bowl is $5.00++

Soups are homemade and fresh each day! Come in and enjoy.

Calling all Senior Citizens! We would love to serve you, especially this Monday and Friday for our Senior Citizen's Discount!

Looking for Booklovers!

We would love to fill our shop with friends discussing the written word over coffee!

We are beginning the Harry Potter series! Along with this club, we will also be hosting a Saturday morning club to. Please note that you can go between the clubs as it suits your schedule. If you can only make it from time to time, THAT’S OK! If you’ve already read the books and seen the movies and love talking about them….and want to come to club, please do. Audiobook listeners welcome too. Whether you join us for every week of this journey or come and go, we get it. Life is busy, there are commitments and time gets away from you! With this guide you’ll have an idea of where we’ll be each week.

Come when you can and come as you are. This is a welcoming community looking forward to taking this book journey with you!

Espressions will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
We will re-open at 6 p.m. for our 2nd Annual NYE Concert.

Ring in the new year with an unforgettable evening of great coffee, incredible live music, and warm community vibes!

Join us as we welcome talented musicians Tommy Johnson Jr., Asher Ben-or, and Bill Whitney for a lively night of jazz. Their vibrant, high-energy sound will make this an evening you won’t want to miss.

Our doors open at 6:00 p.m., and we’ll be serving our full menu all night long. There’s no cover charge—the musicians are playing for tips, so come ready to show them some love!

Whether you're closing out 2025 or kicking off 2026 a little early, we invite you to gather with friends, sip something delicious, and enjoy an amazing musical experience.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

We're heading into our second year of hosting the Worldwide Reading Challenge. We're so excited too. Will you help us meet our goal of reading 2,026 books in 2026? It's pretty simple!

HOW DO YOU JOIN THE CHALLENGE?
1) Read (or listen to) a book.
2)Submit it online or tell our barista's about it (and they will help submit it)!
3) Get your special bookmark if you are in the Aurora area!
****If you aren't from around here, don't worry, you'll learn how to at least get a really cool sticker when you log your first book!

Learn more about this awesome challenge, check out all the links below, stop in at Espressions: Coffee & Community or email us!

PS: If you are far away and you email your info (info@tlcaurora.org) and your Good Reads list to us, we are happy to enter your books for you! We just want celebrate reading as a community!

Our team is celebrating and welcoming 2026 today! We'll be back to serve you all tomorrow.

Calling all Senior Citizens! We would love to serve you, especially this Monday and Friday for our Senior Citizen's Discount!

Bullet Journal Studio: Where Art Meets Organization! 🎨📒

Want to elevate your planning and tap into your creative side? Join our lively Bullet Journal Studio, where simple dot grids turn into stunning works of art ✨ and monthly spreads burst with personality! 🗓️💫

Who’s This For?
•Experienced bullet journal fans seeking new ideas and a supportive community 🤝
•Beginners curious about the magic of dot-style planning 🧐
•Creative minds eager to mix organization with artistic flair 🎨🖌️
•Anyone ready to prep for the upcoming month in style! 💪✨

What to Expect:
Step into a buzzing creative space filled with fellow planners designing everything from eye-catching monthly layouts to journals for projects and memory scrapbooks 📓📅. Think of it as part studio, part community hub, part creative playground! 🎉

Bring Your Supplies or Use Ours

Option 1: Bring your own favorite journal and tools ✏️🖊️

Option 2: Access our fully stocked creative toolkit for just $10! 💰✨

Your $10 Creative Toolkit Includes:
•Thousands of washi and planner stickers to brighten your pages 🌈✨
•100+ rolls of washi tape in endless patterns 🎀
•Professional scissors, paper cutters, glue, and tape runners ✂️📐
•A vast selection of scrapbook papers for perfect backgrounds 🖼️
•100+ stencils tailored for A5 & B5 journals ✍️
•Premium alcohol markers, brush tips, and dot markers 🖍️
•Fine liners for crisp lettering and detailed art 🖋️
•White-out tape and pens for flawless fixes ✨
•Decorative stamps, ink pads, and sparkling jewels 💎
•Smooth gel pens in every imaginable color 🖊️🌈
…and so much more waiting for you to explore! 🌟

New to bullet journaling? Pick up a fresh journal from our collection ($12–$20) and dive right in! 📚✨

Let’s get organized, creative, and inspired—together! 🎉🖌️💕

Looking for Booklovers!

We would love to fill our shop with friends discussing the written word over coffee!

We are beginning the Harry Potter series! Along with this club, we will also be hosting a Saturday morning club to. Please note that you can go between the clubs as it suits your schedule. If you can only make it from time to time, THAT’S OK! If you’ve already read the books and seen the movies and love talking about them….and want to come to club, please do. Audiobook listeners welcome too. Whether you join us for every week of this journey or come and go, we get it. Life is busy, there are commitments and time gets away from you! With this guide you’ll have an idea of where we’ll be each week.

Come when you can and come as you are. This is a welcoming community looking forward to taking this book journey with you!

Step into a magical evening at the Yule Ball, where the enchantment of the Wizarding World comes alive! Guests will be transported to a winter wonderland with a beautifully decorated venue reminiscent of the grand hall at Hogwarts. The Yule Ball of old commerated the Tri-Wizard Tournament. Now we celebrate the victory of the Battle of Hogwarts fought and won on May 2, 1998.

Your evening will begin with appetizers in the Common Rooms along with some fun games and a scavenger hunt.

You can savor a delicious array of dishes at the buffet in the Great Hall, including savory favorites as well as delectable desserts from Honey Dukes. See the link below to view the full menu. Enjoy a selection of refreshing beverages from Butterbeer to Pumpkin Juice from the Three Broomsticks. Our delightful gift shop, Borgin & Burkes, will feature lots of artisian wares themed perfect from the event. We'll have our official Hogwarts photographer on hand from Abby Miller Photography to capture your magical moments. There will also be plenty of themed photo spots for you to create your own memories. The celebration will be filled with music for you to dance the night away or if you prefer, there will be Harry Potter games to test your knowledge of the wizarding world. This year's Wizarding Class being offered is in Herbology where you can decorate a pot and plant your very own "Mandrake" and make a nature inspired wand. We promise these little guys will be a quiet species.

Themed attire or elegant evening wear is encouraged but not required! Whether you're a Gryffindor, Slytherin, Hufflepuff, or Ravenclaw, come and celebrate the wizarding world with us. Our esteemed Head Master and professors will be handing out a few points for those who represent well.

We look forward to seeing you for a spellbinding and magical evening.

*A portion of proceeds goes towards supporting The 2026 Worldwide Reading Challenge.
**As this is a ticketed specialty event, no refunds will be made. Tickets close on 1/1/26 at 11:30 p.m.
***If you are coming from afar and don't have access to the Knight Bus, we do have hotel lodging availble. Please call 402-694-3934 to book.