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January 4–10 2026

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2026 Worldwide Reading Challenge

Sunday, January 4, 2026
12:00 am11:59 pm
Espressions: Coffee & Community
1117 M Street
Aurora, NE 68818
US

We're so excited to have kicked off our second year of hosting the Worldwide Reading Challenge. Will you join us in meeting 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!

Lisa's Book Club/Harry Potter Book Club #1

Monday, January 5, 2026
5:30 pm6:30 pm
The Leadership Center at Espressions, 1117 M St., Aurora, NE 68818

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!

Coffee & Crafts

Thursday, January 8, 2026
5:00 pm7:00 pm
Espressions: Coffee & Community
1117 M Street
Aurora, NE 68818
US

Coffee and Crafts is a time for you to sip a cup of joe (or tea, or anything!) whle workign on a craft among crafters. You'll find people doing crochet, diamond art, painting, drawing, making cards and jewelry, etc. It's wonderful. Come and go as you please.

We hold Coffee & Crafts the 2nd & 4th Thursday's of the month. Come and join us!

Friday Night Murder Club

Friday, January 9, 2026
5:30 pm6:30 pm
Espressions: Coffee & Community
1117 M Street
Aurora, NE 68818
US

"Cain's Jawbone" is a murder mystery puzzle written by "Torquemada"-Edward Powys Mathers. The puzzle was first published in 1934 as part of The Torquemada Puzzle Book. In 2019, crowdfunding publisher Unbound published a new stand-alone edition of the puzzle in collaboration with the charity The Laurence Sterne Trust.

Cain's Jawbone has been described as "one of the hardest and most beguiling word puzzles ever published. This club started this summer and has continuted on! So each Friday evening, we're hosting "Friday Night Murder Club" at Espressions. You'll find our 'crime board' as a part of the Potter Common Rooms in the back! Join us for a cup of coffee and a bite to eat as we move the pages around in this great mystery looking for the solution. Come when you can or come each Friday! We'll see you there.

It is not nessary, but if you'd like to get a copy of "Cain's Jawbone", we have a link below.

Game Night at Espressions

Friday, January 9, 2026
6:00 pm8:00 pm
The Leadership Center at Espressions, 1117 M St., Aurora, NE 68818

We are going on a board game adventure! Come and play a new game or bring an old favorite! Bring your friends and family too!

This event allows us to provide a space for our community to gather, connect, and enjoy some fun over coffee.

We hope you'll join us!

Harry Potter Book Club #2

Saturday, January 10, 2026
10:00 am11:00 am
The Leadership Center at Espressions, 1117 M St., Aurora, NE 68818

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!

Scribbles with Ella

Saturday, January 10, 2026
10:30 am11:00 am
Espressions: Coffee & Community
1117 M Street
Aurora, NE 68818
US

Scribbles with Ella is a fun, creative event held on the second Saturday of each month at 10:30 a.m. This free experience combines a guided drawing lesson with a hands-on craft, making it an engaging activity for children and adults alike.

Led by Espressions volunteer Ella Montoya, this session is designed to be relaxed and encouraging. No prior drawing experience is needed—Ella will guide participants step by step, making creativity accessible and enjoyable for everyone.

This event is especially popular with kids, but all ages are welcome. Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly activity, a creative outlet, or a chance to try something new, Scribbles with Ella offers creative fun for all.

✨ All supplies are provided
✨ Free and open to the public
✨This month's doodle and craft will feature dinosaurs.

Come scribble, create, and enjoy a morning of imagination and creativity together.

Aurora RPG: Dragonbane

Saturday, January 10, 2026
3:00 pm6:00 pm
Espressions: Coffee & Community
1117 M Street
Aurora, NE 68818
US

We will continue the Secret of the Dragon Emperor campaign using the Dragonbane rules.
We have 5 players with seats for a few more! So come on over and join the game! We are planning to meet 1-2 times a month.
We have tables for other games too. If you want to run something, let the group know!

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