Central Library
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APL Central Library
Today's hours
We're open 10:00AM to 6:00PM
| Mon, Jul 20 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Tue, Jul 21 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Wed, Jul 22 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Thu, Jul 23 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Fri, Jul 24 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sat, Jul 25 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sun, Jul 26 | Closed |
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Branch manager
Virginia De La Paz
Address
14949 East Alameda Parkway
Aurora, CO 80012
Aurora, CO 80012
Tel: 303.739.6600
Email: Library@AuroraGov.org
Upcoming Events
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Tue, Jul 21, 10:15am - 10:45am
Central Large Community Room
Develop early literacy skills through music and movement. Together, you'll dance and move with your child!
Tue, Jul 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Large Community Room
¡Acompáñanos en un programa bilingüe (español e inglés) mientras jugamos con dados, dominos y otros juguetes divertidos matemáticos!
Wed, Jul 22, 10:15am - 10:45am
Central Large Community Room
Sing, read, and rhyme with babies ages 0-24 months and their caregivers.
Wed, Jul 22, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central Large Community Room
Come and join our weekly Zumba for Employees class.
Wed, Jul 22, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Central Small Community Room
Try your hand at Super Smash Bros, Mario Party and more! You're welcome to bring your own Switch or games to share with other players. All skill levels welcome!
Wed, Jul 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Computer Lab A
Come to the Library and learn how to use a computer in a bilingual Class!
Vengan a la biblioteca a aprender como usar una computadora en una clase de las dos idomas!
Thu, Jul 23, 10:15am - 10:45am
Central Large Community Room
Develop early literacy skills through reading, singing, and rhyming. Designed for ages 2-5 and their caregivers.
Thu, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Large Community Room
Learn how to keep your lawn healthy and lush from proper mow height to regular aeration.
Thu, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Central Activity Room
Use chalk and water to create unique works of art.
Thu, Jul 23, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Quiet Study Room
Come together with writers of all genres for a weekly writing group. All writing projects welcome! Peer workshop will take place the final Thursday of each month.
Fri, Jul 24, 10:15am - 10:45am
Central Large Community Room
Develop early literacy skills through music and movement. Together, you'll dance and move with your child!
Fri, Jul 24, 10:45am - 11:30am
Central Activity Room
Grown-ups will engage with their children in activities focused on process and play. This program is designed for children ages 2-5 to practice skills needed for kindergarten.
Fri, Jul 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Large Community Room
Explore the ancient Roman city of Pompeii, famously preserved by the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE. Join Active Minds as we explore the daily life of Pompeii frozen in time
Sat, Jul 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Small Community Room
Join us weekly every Saturday to practice speaking and listening with others in English. Classes are free and no registration is needed.
Mon, Jul 27, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Large Community Room
Join us weekly every Monday to practice speaking and listening with others in English. Classes are free and no registration is needed.
Tue, Jul 28, 10:15am - 10:45am
Central Large Community Room
Develop early literacy skills through music and movement. Together, you'll dance and move with your child!
Tue, Jul 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Large Community Room
Compare the traits of dinosaur fossils with those of modern animals to see what we can learn!
Wed, Jul 29, 10:15am - 10:45am
Central Large Community Room
Sing, read, and rhyme with babies ages 0-24 months and their caregivers.
Wed, Jul 29, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central Large Community Room
Come and join our weekly Zumba for Employees class.
Thu, Jul 30, 10:15am - 10:45am
Central Large Community Room
Develop early literacy skills through reading, singing, and rhyming. Designed for ages 2-5 and their caregivers.
Thu, Jul 30, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Central Large Community Room
Make a fur suit tail with pro fur suit artist Dominique de Leon. All supplies provided.
Thu, Jul 30, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Quiet Study Room
Come together with writers of all genres for a weekly writing group. All writing projects welcome! Peer workshop will take place the final Thursday of each month.
Fri, Jul 31, 10:15am - 10:45am
Central Large Community Room
Develop early literacy skills through music and movement. Together, you'll dance and move with your child!
Fri, Jul 31, 10:45am - 11:30am
Central Activity Room
Grown-ups will engage with their children in activities focused on process and play. This program is designed for children ages 2-5 to practice skills needed for kindergarten.
Fri, Jul 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Activity Room
Learn about printing making styles and make your own foam print!
Sat, Aug 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Small Community Room
Join us weekly every Saturday to practice speaking and listening with others in English. Classes are free and no registration is needed.
Mon, Aug 03, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Large Community Room
Join us weekly every Monday to practice speaking and listening with others in English. Classes are free and no registration is needed.
Tue, Aug 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Central Small Community Room
Join us the 1st Tuesday of every month for a lively book discussion.
August's book: TBD
Wed, Aug 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Small Community Room
Studying for the citizenship interview? Join others in practicing and preparing for the different sections of the interview.
Rescheduled
Thu, Aug 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New date Thursday, August 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Thu, Aug 06, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Quiet Study Room
Come together with writers of all genres for a weekly writing group. All writing projects welcome! Peer workshop will take place the final Thursday of each month.
Fri, Aug 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Activity Room
Walk to the Aurora Water-wise Garden and learn about our local pollinators and make a honey drink.
Sat, Aug 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Title: "The Grimoire Grammar School Parent Teacher Association" by Caitlin Rozakis
Location: Second Dawn Brewery, 2302 Dayton St, Aurora, CO 80010
Sat, Aug 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Computer Lab A
Have you always wanted to organize your family tree? Work with the Aurora Genealogical Society to uncover the absolute basics of researching and organizing your family history.
Mon, Aug 10, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Small Community Room
Join us weekly every Monday to practice speaking and listening with others in English. Classes are free and no registration is needed.
Tue, Aug 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Small Community Room
Vengan a la Biblioteca a escuchar una Dietista hablar sobre Pequenos pasos que puedes tomar para hacerte saludable
Wed, Aug 12, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Central Small Community Room
Free and open to anyone affected by stroke! Please join us to connect, share experiences, and access resources for recovery with fellow stroke survivors.
Cancelled
Thu, Aug 13, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Calling all adults with I/DD and their caregivers! Come and build connections through coloring and conversation! Program designed for adults with I/DD, however everyone is welcome!
Rescheduled
Thu, Aug 13, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
New date Thursday, August 13, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Explore, watch, and discuss your favorite anime! Meet fellow fans and dive into the world of Japanese animation. Ages 14-18.
Cancelled
Thu, Aug 13, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Explore, watch, and discuss your favorite anime! Meet fellow fans and dive into the world of Japanese animation. Ages 14-18.
Cancelled
Thu, Aug 13, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Join us as we celebrate Japanese animation!
Thu, Aug 13, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Quiet Study Room
Come together with writers of all genres for a weekly writing group. All writing projects welcome! Peer workshop will take place the final Thursday of each month.
Rescheduled
Fri, Aug 14, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
New date Friday, August 14, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Celebrate all things Pokemon!
Fri, Aug 14, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Central Large Community Room
Celebrate all things Pokemon!
Sat, Aug 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Small Community Room
Join us weekly every Saturday to practice speaking and listening with others in English. Classes are free and no registration is needed.
Mon, Aug 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Large Community Room
Calling all adults with I/DD and their caregivers! Come play bingo, build connections, and win prizes! Program designed for adults with I/DD, however everyone is welcome!
Mon, Aug 17, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Large Community Room
Join us weekly every Monday to practice speaking and listening with others in English. Classes are free and no registration is needed.
Tue, Aug 18, 10:15am - 10:45am
Central Large Community Room
Develop early literacy skills through music and movement. Together, you'll dance and move with your child!
Tue, Aug 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Large Community Room
Use building blocks to complete a challenge or design your own creation!
Wed, Aug 19, 10:15am - 10:45am
Central Large Community Room
Sing, read, and rhyme with babies ages 0-24 months and their caregivers.
Wed, Aug 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Central Small Community Room
Join us the 3rd Wednesday of each month for a lively book discussion.
August's book: TBD
Rescheduled
Wed, Aug 19, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
New date Thursday, August 27, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Just in time for their hibernation, make a cozy place for insects to spend the winter.
Thu, Aug 20, 10:15am - 10:45am
Central Large Community Room
Develop early literacy skills through reading, singing, and rhyming. Designed for ages 2-5 and their caregivers.
Thu, Aug 20, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Quiet Study Room
Come together with writers of all genres for a weekly writing group. All writing projects welcome! Peer workshop will take place the final Thursday of each month.
Sat, Aug 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Small Community Room
Join us weekly every Saturday to practice speaking and listening with others in English. Classes are free and no registration is needed.
Mon, Aug 24, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Large Community Room
Join us weekly every Monday to practice speaking and listening with others in English. Classes are free and no registration is needed.
Tue, Aug 25, 10:15am - 10:45am
Central Large Community Room
Develop early literacy skills through music and movement. Together, you'll dance and move with your child!
Tue, Aug 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Large Community Room
Make a work of art with a hodgepodge of supplies!
Wed, Aug 26, 10:15am - 10:45am
Central Large Community Room
Sing, read, and rhyme with babies ages 0-24 months and their caregivers.
Rescheduled
Wed, Aug 26, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
New date Wednesday, August 26, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Try your hand at Super Smash Bros, Mario Party and more! You're welcome to bring your own Switch or games to share with other players. All skill levels welcome!
Rescheduled
Wed, Aug 26, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
New date Wednesday, August 26, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Try your hand at Super Smash Bros, Mario Party and more! You're welcome to bring your own Switch or games to share with other players. All skill levels welcome!
Cancelled
Wed, Aug 26, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Try your hand at Super Smash Bros, Mario Party and more! You're welcome to bring your own Switch or games to share with other players. All skill levels welcome!
Wed, Aug 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Computer Lab A
Come to the Library and learn how to use a computer in a bilingual Class!
Vengan a la biblioteca a aprender como usar una computadora en una clase de las dos idomas!
Thu, Aug 27, 10:15am - 10:45am
Central Large Community Room
Develop early literacy skills through reading, singing, and rhyming. Designed for ages 2-5 and their caregivers.
Thu, Aug 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Large Community Room
Colorado has over 1,000 species of bees and many have specialized relationships with our native plants. Learn about several bee species and how to attract them to your yard using native plants.
Thu, Aug 27, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Activity Room
Just in time for their hibernation, make a cozy place for insects to spend the winter.
Thu, Aug 27, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Quiet Study Room
Come together with writers of all genres for a weekly writing group. All writing projects welcome! Peer workshop will take place the final Thursday of each month.
Fri, Aug 28, 10:15am - 10:45am
Central Large Community Room
Develop early literacy skills through music and movement. Together, you'll dance and move with your child!
Fri, Aug 28, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Central Small Community Room
Join CU's Cancer Center. Pull up a chair. Let's talk cancer research, together.
Fri, Aug 28, 10:45am - 11:30am
Central Activity Room
Grown-ups will engage with their children in activities focused on process and play. This program is designed for children ages 2-5 to practice skills needed for kindergarten.
Sat, Aug 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Small Community Room
Join us weekly every Saturday to practice speaking and listening with others in English. Classes are free and no registration is needed.
Mon, Aug 31, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Large Community Room
Join us weekly every Monday to practice speaking and listening with others in English. Classes are free and no registration is needed.
Tue, Sep 01, 10:15am - 10:45am
Central Large Community Room
Develop early literacy skills through music and movement. Together, you'll dance and move with your child!
Tue, Sep 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Central Small Community Room
Join us the 1st Tuesday of every month for a lively book discussion.
September's book: TBD
Wed, Sep 02, 10:15am - 10:45am
Central Large Community Room
Sing, read, and rhyme with babies ages 0-24 months and their caregivers.
Wed, Sep 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Small Community Room
Studying for the citizenship interview? Join others in practicing and preparing for the different sections of the interview.
Registration opens Monday, August 3 2026 at 4:00pm
Thu, Sep 03, 10:15am - 10:45am
Central Large Community Room
Develop early literacy skills through reading, singing, and rhyming. Designed for ages 2-5 and their caregivers.
Rescheduled
Thu, Sep 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New date Thursday, September 03, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Thu, Sep 03, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Quiet Study Room
Come together with writers of all genres for a weekly writing group. All writing projects welcome! Peer workshop will take place the final Thursday of each month.
Fri, Sep 04, 10:15am - 10:45am
Central Large Community Room
Develop early literacy skills through music and movement. Together, you'll dance and move with your child!
Fri, Sep 04, 10:45am - 11:30am
Central Activity Room
Grown-ups will engage with their children in activities focused on process and play. This program is designed for children ages 2-5 to practice skills needed for kindergarten.
Sat, Sep 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Small Community Room
Join us weekly every Saturday to practice speaking and listening with others in English. Classes are free and no registration is needed.
Tue, Sep 08, 10:15am - 10:45am
Central Large Community Room
Develop early literacy skills through music and movement. Together, you'll dance and move with your child!
Tue, Sep 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Large Community Room
Use building blocks to complete a challenge or design your own creation!
Wed, Sep 09, 10:15am - 10:45am
Central Large Community Room
Sing, read, and rhyme with babies ages 0-24 months and their caregivers.
Wed, Sep 09, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Central Small Community Room
Free and open to anyone affected by stroke! Please join us to connect, share experiences, and access resources for recovery with fellow stroke survivors.
Thu, Sep 10, 10:15am - 10:45am
Central Large Community Room
Develop early literacy skills through reading, singing, and rhyming. Designed for ages 2-5 and their caregivers.
Thu, Sep 10, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Central Large Community Room
Calling all adults with I/DD and their caregivers! Come and build connections through coloring and conversation! Program designed for adults with I/DD, however everyone is welcome!
Registration opens Tuesday, August 11 2026 at 12:30pm
Rescheduled
Thu, Sep 10, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
New date Thursday, September 10, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Explore, watch, and discuss your favorite anime! Meet fellow fans and dive into the world of Japanese animation. Ages 14-18.
Thu, Sep 10, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Central Activity Room
Join our watch party of Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs! Snacks and refreshments provided.
Thu, Sep 10, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Large Community Room
Explore, watch, and discuss your favorite anime! Meet fellow fans and dive into the world of Japanese animation. Ages 14-18.
Thu, Sep 10, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Quiet Study Room
Come together with writers of all genres for a weekly writing group. All writing projects welcome! Peer workshop will take place the final Thursday of each month.
Fri, Sep 11, 10:15am - 10:45am
Central Large Community Room
Develop early literacy skills through music and movement. Together, you'll dance and move with your child!
Fri, Sep 11, 10:45am - 11:30am
Central Activity Room
Grown-ups will engage with their children in activities focused on process and play. This program is designed for children ages 2-5 to practice skills needed for kindergarten.
Fri, Sep 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Central Small Community Room
Gather at the Library for Game Night! Whether you are looking to test your skills or just want a community to play with you'll find it at the library!
Sat, Sep 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central Small Community Room
A 6-week course. Each week features a new life theme & a 2-page writing assignment. Participants will share their stories in small groups, building connection, and insight through guided reflection.
Sat, Sep 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Small Community Room
Join us weekly every Saturday to practice speaking and listening with others in English. Classes are free and no registration is needed.
Sat, Sep 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Computer Lab A
Have you always wanted to organize your family tree? Work with the Aurora Genealogical Society to uncover the absolute basics of researching and organizing your family history.
Mon, Sep 14, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Large Community Room
Join us weekly every Monday to practice speaking and listening with others in English. Classes are free and no registration is needed.
Tue, Sep 15, 10:15am - 10:45am
Central Large Community Room
Develop early literacy skills through music and movement. Together, you'll dance and move with your child!
Wed, Sep 16, 10:15am - 10:45am
Central Large Community Room
Sing, read, and rhyme with babies ages 0-24 months and their caregivers.
Wed, Sep 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Central Small Community Room
Join us the 3rd Wednesday of each month for a lively book discussion.
September's book: TBD
Thu, Sep 17, 10:15am - 10:45am
Central Large Community Room
Develop early literacy skills through reading, singing, and rhyming. Designed for ages 2-5 and their caregivers.
Thu, Sep 17, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Quiet Study Room
Come together with writers of all genres for a weekly writing group. All writing projects welcome! Peer workshop will take place the final Thursday of each month.
Thu, Sep 17, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Activity Room
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage with a variety of crafts including Hojalata, papel picado, and offrendas!
Fri, Sep 18, 10:15am - 10:45am
Central Large Community Room
Develop early literacy skills through music and movement. Together, you'll dance and move with your child!
Fri, Sep 18, 10:45am - 11:30am
Central Activity Room
Grown-ups will engage with their children in activities focused on process and play. This program is designed for children ages 2-5 to practice skills needed for kindergarten.
Fri, Sep 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Large Community Room
Discover Aurora’s most interesting failures, the surprising story of Sci- Fi Land, the wildest theme park that was never built, featuring futuristic rides, a monorail & security guards with jetpacks.
Sat, Sep 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Small Community Room
Join us weekly every Saturday to practice speaking and listening with others in English. Classes are free and no registration is needed.
Mon, Sep 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Large Community Room
Calling all adults with I/DD and their caregivers! Come play bingo, build connections, and win prizes! Program designed for adults with I/DD, however everyone is welcome!
Registration opens Saturday, August 22 2026 at 10:00am
Mon, Sep 21, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Large Community Room
Join us weekly every Monday to practice speaking and listening with others in English. Classes are free and no registration is needed.
Tue, Sep 22, 10:15am - 10:45am
Central Large Community Room
Develop early literacy skills through music and movement. Together, you'll dance and move with your child!
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