AAUW Naperville Area Branch

Zero Weeks Documentary Screening and Discussion Join us for a thought-provoking documentary screening and discussion that will challenge you to advocate for paid family leave policies.

Following the film we’ll discuss upcoming legislation for paid leave in Illinois and how we can support these efforts. RSVP: aauwzeroweeks.eventbrite.com

What does paid leave mean to you? AAUW Naperville Area invites you to a showing of Zero Weeks, an award-winning documentary about America’s paid leave crisis, on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, 6:30 PM, at Ashbury Clubhouse, 3403 Lawrence Dr, Naperville, IL.

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Contact your alumni association, university boards and leadership, and let them know you support their efforts to oppose the Trump Compact for Higher Ed. @aauwnational #equityineducationz

especially women, students of color, student-parents, international scholars, and LGBTQ+ students, — whose success depends on campuses that are inclusive, evidence-driven, and free to teach and learn.” -- Gloria Blackwell, AAUW CEO.

"America’s colleges should never be forced to choose between their values and their viability. We urge every institution to refuse this political litmus test and stand with students —

This conversation will focus on the nationwide civil liberties landscape, highlight state and local responses, and explore the role we can each play in our communities. This event is designed to bring together current supporters in the Western Suburbs area while welcoming new voices.

This event can be viewed on a zoom webinar or on the ACLU Youtube channel at www.youtube.com/user/acluofil

This event can be viewed on a zoom webinar or on the ACLU Youtube channel at www.youtube.com/user/acluofil

Join AAUW Naperville Area,ACLU of Illinois,Alliance of Latinos Motivating Action in the Suburbs (ALMAS),Illinois NOW, National Council of Jewish Women Chicago North Shore (NCJW),and Naperville Neighbors United (NNU)for Building a Stronger Community Together-a virtual,non-partisan community town hall

GOOD TROUBLE LIVES ON: · John Lewis Actions This non-partisan event is being hosted collectively by League of Women Voters Naperville, AAUW Naperville Area Branch, IL NOW, IL NCJW. Good Trouble Lives On is a national day of nonviolent action ...

ACTION TO TAKE:
* Show up with your sign; register to let us know you're coming at www.mobilize.us/john-lewis-a...
* Invite friends (share this post)
* Volunteer to help with this event (insert email)
* Post on social media

GOOD TROUBLE LIVES ON: · John Lewis Actions This non-partisan event is being hosted collectively by League of Women Voters Naperville, AAUW Naperville Area Branch, IL NOW, IL NCJW. Good Trouble Lives On is a national day of nonviolent action ...

WHY:
Five years after his death, we’re honoring John Lewis’ legacy by confronting the rollback of civil rights and democracy.

GOOD TROUBLE LIVES ON: · John Lewis Actions This non-partisan event is being hosted collectively by League of Women Voters Naperville, AAUW Naperville Area Branch, IL NOW, IL NCJW. Good Trouble Lives On is a national day of nonviolent action ...

WHERE:
Join us as we walk across our new bridge on Washington Street in Downtown Naperville. Use the sidewalks on either side of the street.

WHAT:
Non-partisan, peaceful protest demonstrating we are not spectators to history. We are the makers of it!

Join us on July 17th for Good Trouble Lives On, a National Day of Action to challenge injustice and create meaningful change!

In the spirit that fueled Selma, Montgomery, and the March on Washington lives on in our action! This is our moment to carry the torch and continue the legacy of John Lewis.

The sale raised funds for research, education (scholarships, fellowships) and advocacy for women and girls. In addition, educators received special discounts on Educators’ Appreciation Night, and charities received hundreds of boxes of free books at the end of the sale.

An event like this takes a community. Special thanks to:

Anderson's Bookshop
Community donors
First Look shoppers
Knox Presbyterian Church, Naperville
Naperville Community School District 203
Open Books
Sourcebooks
Student workers
Tom Zimmerman
Trader Joe’s Naperville
Ultimate Treasures
Volunteers

An event like this takes a community. Special thanks to:

Anderson's Bookshop
Community donors
First Look shoppers
Knox Presbyterian Church, Naperville
Naperville Community School District 203
Open Books
Sourcebooks
Student workers
Tom Zimmerman
Trader Joe’s Naperville
Ultimate Treasures
Volunteers

Thank you for making the 2025 AAUW Naperville Area Used Book & Media Sale a success! Sale chairs Kath Camasto, Anne Swanson and Lee Eastman organized a fantastic event. They even pivoted to move the whole event to a new location with only four weeks’ notice. Applause!

Bargains galore! Last chance to find all your favorite reads & music at reduced prices. Free admission - everyone welcome! Thousands of great used books & media -- hardcover, softcover, fiction, nonfiction books, children’s, CDs, DVDs, video games, vinyl. Treasure Chest items are half price.

On Friday night, June 13, educators with ID receive 50% off thousands of great used books & media items.

Find books for classroom libraries & summer reading. Stock up on hardcover, softcover, fiction, nonfiction books, children’s, CDs, DVDs, video games, vinyl. Treasure Chest items excluded.

Hmm...you never know what <interesting> items you'll find at a used book sale. 😂 Thousands of used books, CDs and DVDs at Mill Street Elementary School in Naperville, Friday until 8 PM and Saturday 9 AM - 12:30 PM. #naperville #usedbooksale Big AAUW Naperville Area Community Used Book & Media Sale

Great kick-off to our big community Used Book & Media Sale at Mill Street Elementary Thursday! Thanks to everyone who came.

There's still time to shop. Thousands of great books, CDs and DVDs, two rooms full. Sale continues Friday 9 AM - 8 PM and Saturday 9 AM - 12:30 PM. #naperville #usedbooks

Wow! What's in all those boxes? Come to our huge community Used Book and Media Sale at Mill Street Elementary School starting Thursday at Noon -- and find out! Thank you everyone for your generous contributions of used books & media. This community certainly loves to read! #naperville #usedbooks

Day one of the set-up for the upcoming AAUW Naperville Area Used Book Sale. #Naperville #UsedBookSale #Recycle

LAST TWO USED BOOK & MEDIA COLLECTION DRIVES coming up!

Sat., June 7, 9AM - Noon at Knox Presbyterian Church napervilleillinois

Sat., Jun 9, 9AM - Noon at Mill Street Elementary School, 1300 N. Mill St #Naperville

Drop off your good condition used books, CDs, DVDs, audio books, vinyl!

This Saturday, May 10, 9 AM - Noon at Knox Presbyterian Church, #Naperville. We're collecting used books & media for our upcoming Used Book Sale. Drop off good condition fiction, non-fiction, hardcovers, paperbacks, children's, vintage, video games, CDs, DVDs, vinyl
#AAUW #BookDrive #usedbooks

Come join us! #Naperville

#internationalwomansday

Join AAUW Naperville Area and local allies to Shine a Light on Our Democracy, March 4, 2025, from 4:30 - 6:00 PM, rain or shine. This will be a peaceful, non-partisan event.