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Martin Luther King, Jr. Library

Branch Info
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APL Martin Luther King, Jr. Library

Today's hours

We're open 10:00AM to 6:00PM

Mon, Mar 09 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Mar 10 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Mar 11 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Mar 12 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Mar 13 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Mar 14 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Mar 15 Closed
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Branch manager
Myra Alvey
Address
9898 East Colfax Avenue
Aurora, CO 80010
Tel: 303.739.1943
Upcoming Events
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Rainbow Lacing Craft
Wed, Mar 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MLK Boston Community Room
Lace colorful cord to finish the rainbow.
Needle Felting: Flowers
Thu, Mar 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MLK Boston Community Room
Join this beginner friendly class to craft your own needle felted flower, and then attach it to a hairpiece for a lovely spring time accessory.
Hot Wheels Tournament
Fri, Mar 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Race your car against other competitors, then enjoy free play time!
Early Literacy Playgroup
Sat, Mar 14, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Join us for a fun playgroup in the youth area.
Stone Mosaics
Sat, Mar 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
MLK Café
Decorate a wooden disc with stones and glass gems to make a decorative mosaic.
This event is full
English as a Second Language
Mon, Mar 16, 9:00am - 3:00pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.
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English as a Second Language
Tue, Mar 17, 9:00am - 3:00pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.
Register
English as a Second Language
Wed, Mar 18, 9:00am - 3:00pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.
Register
Ladybug Crafts
Wed, Mar 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MLK Boston Community Room
Create lady bug crafts including tic tac toe, tissue paper, and moveable lady bugs.
English as a Second Language
Thu, Mar 19, 9:00am - 3:00pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.
Register
Faux Stained Glass
Thu, Mar 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MLK Boston Community Room
Paint a premade template as a lovely art piece for your home.
This event is full
DnD - 4-Hour Block
Sat, Mar 21, 10:00am - 2:00pm
MLK Study Room F
Role-play alongside fellow players and our Dungeon Masters in a tabletop collaborative storytelling game! Please arrive before 10:30am for character creation.
This event is full
DnD - Morning Block
Sat, Mar 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
MLK Study Room E
Role-play alongside fellow players and our Dungeon Masters in a tabletop collaborative storytelling game! Please arrive by 10:30am for character creation. 
Early Literacy Playgroup
Sat, Mar 21, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Join us for a fun playgroup in the youth area.
DnD - Afternoon Block
Sat, Mar 21, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Role-play alongside fellow players and our Dungeon Masters in a tabletop collaborative storytelling game! Please arrive before 12:30pm for character creation. 
This event is full
Spanish Conversation Group
Sat, Mar 21, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
MLK Café
Practice your conversational Spanish.
English as a Second Language
Mon, Mar 23, 9:00am - 3:00pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.
Register
English as a Second Language
Tue, Mar 24, 9:00am - 3:00pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.
Register
Candy Art
Tue, Mar 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MLK Boston Community Room
Make an edible art piece using candy.
English as a Second Language
Wed, Mar 25, 9:00am - 3:00pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.
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Craft Buffet
Wed, Mar 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MLK Boston Community Room
Pick a kit or craft to make.
English as a Second Language
Thu, Mar 26, 9:00am - 3:00pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.
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Paint a Birdhouse
Thu, Mar 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MLK Boston Community Room
Get ready to welcome local birds by painting your very own birdhouse.
This event is full
Adult Craft and Chat
Fri, Mar 27, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
MLK Boston Community Room
Bring the craft project you're working on and come hang out with fellow crafters!
Early Literacy Playgroup
Sat, Mar 28, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Join us for a fun playgroup in the youth area.
Beginner Acrylic Painting - Makerspace
Sat, Mar 28, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Follow instructions to create a beautiful painting!
This event is full
Make a Pillow
Sat, Mar 28, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
MLK Boston Community Room
Lace a pillow that looks like a toaster pastry.
English as a Second Language
Mon, Mar 30, 9:00am - 3:00pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.
Register
English as a Second Language
Tue, Mar 31, 9:00am - 3:00pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.
Register
English as a Second Language
Wed, Apr 01, 9:00am - 3:00pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.
Register
Reading Buddies
Wed, Apr 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MLK Boston Community Room
Reading program for youth to practice reading aloud, play reading games and to listen to stories.
English as a Second Language
Thu, Apr 02, 9:00am - 3:00pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.
Register
MLK Tech Help
Thu, Apr 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Bring tech questions, get assistance and build a resume during the drop-in time.
Cardboard Castle - Makerstuff
Fri, Apr 03, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Work with friends to make a giant communal castle out of recycled cardboard!
DnD - 4-Hour Block
Sat, Apr 04, 10:00am - 2:00pm
MLK Study Room F
Role-play alongside fellow players and our Dungeon Masters in a tabletop collaborative storytelling game! Please arrive before 10:30am for character creation.
This event is full
DnD - Morning Block
Sat, Apr 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
MLK Study Room E
Role-play alongside fellow players and our Dungeon Masters in a tabletop collaborative storytelling game! Please arrive by 10:30am for character creation. 
Early Literacy Playgroup
Sat, Apr 04, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Join us for a fun playgroup in the youth area.
DnD - Afternoon Block
Sat, Apr 04, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Role-play alongside fellow players and our Dungeon Masters in a tabletop collaborative storytelling game! Please arrive before 12:30pm for character creation. 
Spanish Conversation Group
Sat, Apr 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
MLK Café
Practice your conversational Spanish.
English as a Second Language
Mon, Apr 06, 9:00am - 3:00pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.
Register
English as a Second Language
Tue, Apr 07, 9:00am - 3:00pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.
Register
MLK Tech Help
Tue, Apr 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Bring tech questions, get assistance and build a resume during the drop-in time.
English as a Second Language
Wed, Apr 08, 9:00am - 3:00pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.
Register
Reading Buddies
Wed, Apr 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MLK Boston Community Room
Reading program for youth to practice reading aloud, play reading games and to listen to stories.
English as a Second Language
Thu, Apr 09, 9:00am - 3:00pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.
Register
MLK Tech Help
Thu, Apr 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Bring tech questions, get assistance and build a resume during the drop-in time.
Water Experiments and Nature Art 
Thu, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MLK Café
Enjoy water activities and experiments.
Early Literacy Playgroup
Sat, Apr 11, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Join us for a fun playgroup in the youth area.
Milk Jug Piggy Banks
Sat, Apr 11, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
MLK Café
Turn a recycled milk jug into a giant piggy bank!
English as a Second Language
Mon, Apr 13, 9:00am - 3:00pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.
Register
English as a Second Language
Tue, Apr 14, 9:00am - 3:00pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.
Register
MLK Tech Help
Tue, Apr 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Bring tech questions, get assistance and build a resume during the drop-in time.
Monthly Slime: Crunchy
Tue, Apr 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MLK Café
Learn how to make the infamous and satisfying crunchy slime!
English as a Second Language
Wed, Apr 15, 9:00am - 3:00pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.
Register
Reading Buddies
Wed, Apr 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MLK Boston Community Room
Reading program for youth to practice reading aloud, play reading games and to listen to stories.
English as a Second Language
Thu, Apr 16, 9:00am - 3:00pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.
Register
MLK Tech Help
Thu, Apr 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Bring tech questions, get assistance and build a resume during the drop-in time.
Makerspace: Fabric Bookmarks
Thu, Apr 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. Makerspace
Use the makerspace sewing machines to create your own fabric bookmark from scraps.
DnD - 4-Hour Block
Sat, Apr 18, 10:00am - 2:00pm
MLK Study Room F
Role-play alongside fellow players and our Dungeon Masters in a tabletop collaborative storytelling game! Please arrive before 10:30am for character creation.
This event is full
DnD - Morning Block
Sat, Apr 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
MLK Study Room E
Role-play alongside fellow players and our Dungeon Masters in a tabletop collaborative storytelling game! Please arrive by 10:30am for character creation. 
Early Literacy Playgroup
Sat, Apr 18, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Join us for a fun playgroup in the youth area.
DnD - Afternoon Block
Sat, Apr 18, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Role-play alongside fellow players and our Dungeon Masters in a tabletop collaborative storytelling game! Please arrive before 12:30pm for character creation. 
Spanish Conversation Group
Sat, Apr 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
MLK Café
Reading program for youth to practice reading aloud, play reading games and to listen to stories.
English as a Second Language
Mon, Apr 20, 9:00am - 3:00pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.
Register
English as a Second Language
Tue, Apr 21, 9:00am - 3:00pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.
Register
MLK Tech Help
Tue, Apr 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Bring tech questions, get assistance and build a resume during the drop-in time.
Fear Food Factor
Tue, Apr 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MLK Boston Community Room
Test your mettle against these gross snacks. From spicy to bugs, we'll see if you can last against these gross (but still edible) foods. Last person left wins a prize!
English as a Second Language
Wed, Apr 22, 9:00am - 3:00pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.
Register
Reading Buddies
Wed, Apr 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MLK Boston Community Room
Reading program for youth to practice reading aloud, play reading games and to listen to stories.
English as a Second Language
Thu, Apr 23, 9:00am - 3:00pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.
Register
MLK Tech Help
Thu, Apr 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Bring tech questions, get assistance and build a resume during the drop-in time.
Book Poetry
Thu, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MLK Boston Community Room
Celebrate National Poetry Month by taking upcycled books and turning them into a poetic art project.
Adult Craft and Chat
Fri, Apr 24, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
MLK Café
Bring the craft project you're working on and come hang out with fellow crafters!
Soothing Sort
Sat, Apr 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
MLK Café
Unwind with a warm beverage and a meditative round of sorting craft supplies to start your morning off right!
Early Literacy Playgroup
Sat, Apr 25, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Join us for a fun playgroup in the youth area.
English as a Second Language
Tue, Apr 28, 9:00am - 3:00pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.
Register
MLK Tech Help
Tue, Apr 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Bring tech questions, get assistance and build a resume during the drop-in time.
English as a Second Language
Wed, Apr 29, 9:00am - 3:00pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.
Register
Reading Buddies
Wed, Apr 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MLK Boston Community Room
Reading program for youth to practice reading aloud, play reading games and to listen to stories.
English as a Second Language
Thu, Apr 30, 9:00am - 3:00pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.
Register
MLK Tech Help
Thu, Apr 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Bring tech questions, get assistance and build a resume during the drop-in time.
Laser Cut Wood Box - Makerspace
Fri, May 01, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. Makerspace
Cut pieces on our laser cutter, then assemble and paint your box! Ages 8+.
DnD - 4-Hour Block
Sat, May 02, 10:00am - 2:00pm
MLK Study Room F
Role-play alongside fellow players and our Dungeon Masters in a tabletop collaborative storytelling game! Please arrive before 10:30am for character creation.
DnD - Morning Block
Sat, May 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
MLK Study Room E
Role-play alongside fellow players and our Dungeon Masters in a tabletop collaborative storytelling game! Please arrive by 10:30am for character creation. 
Early Literacy Playgroup
Sat, May 02, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Join us for a fun playgroup in the youth area.
DnD - Afternoon Block
Sat, May 02, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Role-play alongside fellow players and our Dungeon Masters in a tabletop collaborative storytelling game! Please arrive before 12:30pm for character creation. 
Spanish Conversation Group
Sat, May 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
MLK Café
Reading program for youth to practice reading aloud, play reading games and to listen to stories.
English as a Second Language
Mon, May 04, 9:00am - 3:00pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.
Register
English as a Second Language
Tue, May 05, 9:00am - 3:00pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.
Register
MLK Tech Help
Tue, May 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Bring tech questions, get assistance and build a resume during the drop-in time.
English as a Second Language
Wed, May 06, 9:00am - 3:00pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.
Register
Reading Buddies
Wed, May 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MLK Boston Community Room
Reading program for youth to practice reading aloud, play reading games and to listen to stories.
English as a Second Language
Thu, May 07, 9:00am - 3:00pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.
Register
MLK Tech Help
Thu, May 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Bring tech questions, get assistance and build a resume during the drop-in time.
Needle Felting: Mushrooms
Thu, May 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MLK Boston Community Room
Join us in this beginner friendly course to make your own needle felted mushrooms! Supplies provided.
Hot Wheels Tournament
Fri, May 08, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Race your car against other competitors, then enjoy free play time!
Early Literacy Playgroup
Sat, May 09, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Join us for a fun playgroup in the youth area.
English as a Second Language
Mon, May 11, 9:00am - 3:00pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.
Register
English as a Second Language
Tue, May 12, 9:00am - 3:00pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.
Register
MLK Tech Help
Tue, May 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Bring tech questions, get assistance and build a resume during the drop-in time.
Monthly Slime
Tue, May 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MLK Café
Join us for our monthly slime activity! Take home your own slime with a variety of options.
English as a Second Language
Wed, May 13, 9:00am - 3:00pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.
Register
Reading Buddies
Wed, May 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MLK Boston Community Room
Reading program for youth to practice reading aloud, play reading games and to listen to stories.
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