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Teen Trading Post

All Ages
2025-07-25 13:00:00 2025-07-25 16:00:00 America/Denver Teen Trading Post APL Central Library - Central Large Community Room

Friday, July 25
1:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-25 13:00:00 2025-07-25 16:00:00 America/Denver Teen Trading Post APL Central Library - Central Large Community Room

APL Central Library

Central Large Community Room

Mosey on into the Teen Trading Post and explore a showcase of teen-made creativity! From art and jewelry to zines and crafts, local teens will be sharing their handmade goods. Drop in to browse, chat with the makers, and celebrate the talent of our teen community at this relaxed, come-and-go event. 

AGE GROUP: | Young Children (0-5) | Tween (9-12) | Teens (12-18) | Older Adults | Children (6-11) | All Ages | Adults (21+) | Adults (18+) |

EVENT TYPE: | Community Events | Careers and Skills | Arts and Crafts |

APL Central Library
Phone: 303.739.6600
Branch manager
Circulation Services: Beth Garboczi | Youth Services: Jennifer Dodge | Adult Services: Virginia De La Paz
Hours

Today's hours

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

Mon, Jun 23 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Jun 24 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Jun 25 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jun 26 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jun 27 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 28 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jun 29 Closed
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About the Library

 

The Central Library is located near the intersection of Alameda Avenue and Chambers Boulevard on the Aurora Municipal Campus.

To reserve a community room, visit https://auroraco.libnet.info/meetingroom

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To see upcoming library programs and events, visit https://auroraco.libnet.info/events

Upcoming Events

Genealogy Open Hours - Aurora Genealogical Society
Wed, Jun 25, 10:00am - 4:00pm
APL Hoffman Heights Library
Trying to learn more about your family history? Visit the Aurora Genealogical Society during their open hours to ask questions and get advice!
Baby Storytime - Ages 0-2
Wed, Jun 25, 10:15am - 10:45am
APL Central Library - Central Large Community Room
Cancelled
Tallyn's Reach Family Storytime
Wed, Jun 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
APL Tallyn's Reach Library
Great stories and fun songs for children 18 months to 5 years.
Family Storytime Rave
Wed, Jun 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Reach Full Community Room (Sides A & B)
Bounce, wiggle, and groove to electronic and techno remixes of your favorite storytime songs!
Tallyn's Reach Learn & Play
Wed, Jun 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Reach Full Community Room (Sides A & B)
Enjoy educational toys and music as you connect with others!
Color of Hot Sauce and Peppers Around the World
Wed, Jun 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Reach Activity Room
Horrifying Hot Sauce Presents the Color of Hot Sauce and peppers around the world! Go through four stages of heat in this spicy, colorful experience.
LGBTQ+ Chat and Craft
Wed, Jun 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
APL Chambers Plaza Library
Join us for refreshments, a relaxing craft, and a chance to socialize with other LGBTQ+ community members!
Aurora Water Kids Hour
Wed, Jun 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Reach Activity Room
Join Aurora Water for a special summer program!
Nintendo Switch Club - Ages 12-18
Wed, Jun 25, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
APL Central Library - Central Activity Room
Adulting 101 - Budgeting Basics - A Blueprint for Smart Spending
Wed, Jun 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
APL Central Library - Central Small Community Room
Adulting 101 Budgeting Basics will help you build a solid financial foundation by covering budgeting, income and expense tracking, spending plans, savings, and debt reduction.
Build a Bridge
Wed, Jun 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
APL Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
Build a bridge that can lift with a kit. Learn about hydraulics and engineering in a fun way. This activity will be held in the cafe space.
Lava Lamps
Wed, Jun 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
APL Mission Viejo Library - Mission Viejo Community Room
Make your own lava lamp to take home and keep!
This event is full
Music at the Movies
Wed, Jun 25, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
APL Bookmobile
Come see Dance Decades Band and a sing-along showing of Grease at Aqua Vista Park 18700 E. Wagon Trail Cir.
Toddler Storytime - Ages 2-5
Thu, Jun 26, 10:15am - 10:45am
APL Central Library - Central Large Community Room
Tallyn's Reach Tots Tunes
Thu, Jun 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Reach Full Community Room (Sides A & B)
Develop early literacy and motor skills through music and movement.
SPECIAL STORYTIME: Dragons
Thu, Jun 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
APL Mission Viejo Library - Mission Viejo Community Room
Children and caregivers engage in storytime about dragons and create a dragon craft!
Tallyn's Reach Music Playgroup
Thu, Jun 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Reach Full Community Room (Sides A & B)
Freeform playgroup.
Boardgame Social
Thu, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
APL Chambers Plaza Library
Spend the afternoon playing a curated selection of board games with staff, snacks, and new friends! Ages 8+
Teen Drawing Hangout
Thu, Jun 26, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
APL Mission Viejo Library - Mission Viejo Community Room
Get drawing advice from a professional artist in this laid-back teen art program.
This event is full
Colorado State Universtiy Master Gardeners - Creating Pollinator Habitat
Thu, Jun 26, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
APL Central Library - Central Large Community Room
Join us for an informative talk covering how to create a habitat for pollinators in your yard.
Teen Roundup: How To Make Hot Sauce - Ages 12-18
Thu, Jun 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
APL Central Library - Central Activity Room
Ultra Slime
Thu, Jun 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
APL Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
Make colorful slime, crunchy slime, glitter slime, and more! Let your creativity run wild and leave with your own unique slime.
Renters' Rights (bilingüe) - Understand Your Lease
Thu, Jun 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
APL Hoffman Heights Library
Join a representative from CED Law for a remote access class about illegal lease terms! Patrons must register to receive a link.
Tots Tunes - Ages 2-5
Fri, Jun 27, 10:15am - 10:45am
APL Central Library - Central Large Community Room
Storytime (All Ages)
Fri, Jun 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
APL Iliff Square Library
Come listen to stories, learn rhymes, socialize and play!
Tallyn's Reach Baby Storytime
Fri, Jun 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Reach Full Community Room (Sides A & B)
Sing, read, and rhyme with babies ages 0-24 months and their caregivers.
Discover Through Play - Ages 2-5
Fri, Jun 27, 10:45am - 11:15am
APL Central Library - Central Activity Room
Tallyn's Reach Baby Playgroup
Fri, Jun 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Reach Full Community Room (Sides A & B)
Freeform playgroup.
Adult Craft Crew - Social Craft Time
Fri, Jun 27, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
APL Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
Bring your own project to work on and socialize or make a simple craft of your own.
Tallyn's Reach Chess Club
Fri, Jun 27, 4:00pm - 5:45pm
APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Reach Activity Room
Stop in for some friendly games of chess! Beginners to masters are welcome. Chess sets are provided.
Teen Taste Test - Sodapop
Fri, Jun 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
APL Hoffman Heights Library
Step right up to the soda fountain and try these unique soda flavors! Open to ages 12-18.
In-Be-TWEEN - Studio Ghibli Movie- Showing: Ponyo
Fri, Jun 27, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
APL Central Library
Enjoy a screening of the Studio Ghibli movie “Ponyo” with snacks and activities! All materials provided. Open ages 9 to 13.
Page to Screen Club - Hidden Figures
Fri, Jun 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
APL Central Library
Join us for our Page to Screen Club! Kick off with a screening of the movie adaptation of “Hidden Figures,” and dive into a discussion of the book on July 3.
Saturday Morning Puzzle Club
Sat, Jun 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
APL Hoffman Heights Library
Every 4th Saturday, Enjoy a quiet Saturday morning with tea and puzzles! Guests can work collaboratively or individually.
DnD - 4-hour block
Sat, Jun 28, 10:00am - 2:00pm
APL Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - MLK Boston Community Room
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 - 2-hour block- Morning
Sat, Jun 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
APL Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
Role-play alongside fellow players and our Dungeon Masters in a tabletop collaborative storytelling game! Please arrive by 10:30am for character creation.
This event is full
Genealogy Open Hours - Aurora Genealogical Society
Sat, Jun 28, 10:00am - 4:00pm
APL Hoffman Heights Library
Trying to learn more about your family history? Visit the Aurora Genealogical Society during their open hours to ask questions and get advice!
All Ages Storytime
Sat, Jun 28, 10:15am - 10:45am
APL Central Library - Central Storytime Corner
Early Literacy Playgroup
Sat, Jun 28, 10:30am - 12:00pm
APL Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
Play and learn with many toys.
DnD - 2-hour block- Afternoon
Sat, Jun 28, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
APL Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
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
Social Security for Disabilities
Sat, Jun 28, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Reach Full Community Room (Sides A & B)
Are you uncertain about the Social Security disability benefit application process? Professionals from the Colorado Department of Human Services will explain the system and answer your questions.
English Conversation Class
Sat, Jun 28, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
APL Central Library - Central Small Community Room
Practice speaking and listening with others in English. Free, walk-in classes. For more information, call Adult Services at 303.739.6630.
Dinosaur Double Feature
Sat, Jun 28, 2:00pm - 5:30pm
APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Reach Full Community Room (Sides A & B)
The Land Before Time (1988, G) at 2 p.m. Jurassic Park (1993, PG-13) at 3:30 p.m.
Rainbow Stencil Art - Beginner's Acrylic Painting
Sat, Jun 28, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
APL Hoffman Heights Library - Hoffman Heights Maker Space
Make beautiful negative-space rainbow art using stencils and black paint!
This event is full
Mature Living Truth: Dementia and Alzheimers
Mon, Jun 30, 10:30am - 12:00pm
APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Reach Full Community Room (Sides A & B)
Mature Living Truth Series
Block of the Month
Mon, Jun 30, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
APL Hoffman Heights Library - Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room
Interested in quilting? Join us every last Monday of the month to create a quilt block!
This event is full
Read to a Therapy Dog
Mon, Jun 30, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Reach Full Community Room (Sides A & B)
What better way to practice reading aloud than with a friendly dog? Call Tallyn's Reach Library (TRL) at 303.627.3050 to register for a 15-minute session.
Cancelled
English Conversation Class
Mon, Jun 30, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
APL Central Library
Practice speaking and listening with others in English. Free, walk-in classes. For more information, call Adult Services at 303.739.6630.
Tots Tunes - Ages 2-5
Tue, Jul 01, 10:15am - 10:45am
APL Central Library - Central Large Community Room
Tots Tunes
Tue, Jul 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
APL Mission Viejo Library - Mission Viejo Community Room
Develop early literacy and motor skills through music and movement.
Tallyn's Reach Tots Tunes
Tue, Jul 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Reach Full Community Room (Sides A & B)
Develop early literacy and motor skills through music and movement.
Tallyn's Reach Library For All - For Adults
Tue, Jul 01, 10:30am - 12:00pm
APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Reach Fireplace Open Space
A weekly, hands-on library experience for adults with disabilities featuring crafts, games, and creative projects tailored to participant interests and abilities.
Hoffman Storytime
Tue, Jul 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
APL Hoffman Heights Library - Hoffman Children's Area
Weekly Storytime for ages 0 -8
Tallyn's Reach Music Playgroup
Tue, Jul 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Reach Full Community Room (Sides A & B)
Freeform playgroup.
Learn & Play
Tue, Jul 01, 11:00am - 11:30am
APL Hoffman Heights Library - Hoffman Children's Area
Following Storytime, join us for a freeform craft or activity during play group time, and connect with other parents and caregivers!
Boardgame Social
Tue, Jul 01, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
APL Chambers Plaza Library
Bring your kids to crafty club, and spend the afternoon playing a curated selection of board games with staff, snacks, and new friends!
Non-Fiction Book Club
Tue, Jul 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
APL Central Library - Central Small Community Room
Join us every 1st Tuesday of the month for a lively discussion with fellow book enthusiasts. July's book: Confederates in the Attic by Tony Horwitz
Tallyn's Reach Cookbook Clubs: Young Chefs Edition - For Ages 18 and Under
Tue, Jul 01, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Reach Conference Room
A fun cooking club for kids, teens, and families alike!
Afternoon Activity: Chip Taste Test
Tue, Jul 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
APL Central Library - Central Large Community Room
STEAM Club - 6-12 years
Tue, Jul 01, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Reach Activity Room
Explore science, technology, engineering, art, or math!
Doodle Bags
Tue, Jul 01, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
APL Iliff Square Library
Design your own canvas bookbag.
This event is full
Genealogy Open Hours - Aurora Genealogical Society
Wed, Jul 02, 10:00am - 4:00pm
APL Hoffman Heights Library
Trying to learn more about your family history? Visit the Aurora Genealogical Society during their open hours to ask questions and get advice!
Baby Storytime - Ages 0-2
Wed, Jul 02, 10:15am - 10:45am
APL Central Library - Central Large Community Room
Tallyn's Reach Family Storytime
Wed, Jul 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Reach Full Community Room (Sides A & B)
Great stories and fun songs for children 18 months to 5 years.
Tallyn's Reach Learn & Play
Wed, Jul 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Reach Full Community Room (Sides A & B)
Enjoy educational toys and music as you connect with others!
Cancelled
Color Our World Writing Contest
Wed, Jul 02, 11:00am - 1:00pm
APL Hoffman Heights Library
Join poet laureate Ahja Fox for a short story writing workshop. Entries close July 31st! (Ages 8-12)
Citizenship Study Group
Wed, Jul 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
APL Central Library - Central Small Community Room
Studying for the citizenship interview? Join others in practicing and preparing for the different sections of the interview.
Paint a Fairy Door
Wed, Jul 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
APL Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - MLK Boston Community Room
Paint a bisque fairy door to add to your garden of painted rocks.
4H Kids Fun Hour
Wed, Jul 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Reach Activity Room
Color your world with Arapahoe 4H in this kid friendly program!
Pinwheel Craft
Wed, Jul 02, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
APL Mission Viejo Library - Mission Viejo Community Room
Make a fun pinwheel that spins in the breeze.
Toddler Storytime - Ages 2-5
Thu, Jul 03, 10:15am - 10:45am
APL Central Library - Central Large Community Room
Storytime (All Ages)
Thu, Jul 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
APL Mission Viejo Library - Mission Viejo Community Room
Come listen to stories, learn rhymes, socialize and play!
Cancelled
Tallyn's Reach Tots Tunes
Thu, Jul 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
APL Tallyn's Reach Library
Develop early literacy and motor skills through music and movement.
Tallyn's Reach Tots Tunes Rave
Thu, Jul 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Reach Full Community Room (Sides A & B)
Bounce, wiggle, and groove to electronic and techno remixes of your favorite Tots Tunes songs!
Tallyn's Reach Music Playgroup
Thu, Jul 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Reach Full Community Room (Sides A & B)
Freeform playgroup.
Teen Advisory Group (TAG) - Ages 12-18
Thu, Jul 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
APL Central Library - Central Activity Room
Bubble Lab
Thu, Jul 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Reach Full Community Room (Sides A & B)
Experiment, play, and create bubbles!
Process Art: Ages 6-11
Thu, Jul 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
APL Central Library - Central Large Community Room
Sidewalk Chalk Murals
Thu, Jul 03, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
APL Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
Decorate our sidewalks with chalk! Draw or use a stencil!
PJ Movie Night - Treasure Planet
Thu, Jul 03, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
APL Hoffman Heights Library - Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room
Join a family-friendly movie night featuring "Treasure Planet” (2002, PG). Free popcorn and coco! PJs welcome but not required.
Reverse Coloring Hangout
Thu, Jul 03, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
APL Mission Viejo Library - Mission Viejo Community Room
Try out a cool new coloring book trend where you start with a colored painting and then draw in the lines.
Page to Screen Club - Hidden Figures
Thu, Jul 03, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
APL Central Library - Central Small Community Room
Join us for our Page to Screen Club! Discuss “Hidden Figures,” written by Margot Lee Shetterly. Movie viewing will take place on June 27.
Renters' Rights (Bilingüe) - Warrant of Habitability
Thu, Jul 03, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
APL Hoffman Heights Library
Join a representative from CED Law for a remote access class all about your rights as a renter in the state of CO. Participants must register to receive a link.
Genealogy Open Hours - Aurora Genealogical Society
Sat, Jul 05, 10:00am - 4:00pm
APL Hoffman Heights Library
Trying to learn more about your family history? Visit the Aurora Genealogical Society during their open hours to ask questions and get advice!
All Ages Storytime
Sat, Jul 05, 10:15am - 10:45am
APL Central Library - Central Storytime Corner
Early Literacy Playgroup
Sat, Jul 05, 10:30am - 12:00pm
APL Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
Play with a large collection of toys and practice early literacy skills.
Leathermaking: Snap Card Case
Sat, Jul 05, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
New venue APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Reach Full Community Room (Sides A & B)
Join Tandy Leather in making a snap card case!
Tallyn's Reach Service Saturday - Volunteer Opportunity
Sat, Jul 05, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Reach Activity Room
Event Portal Registration for Service Saturday
English Conversation Class
Sat, Jul 05, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
APL Central Library - Central Small Community Room
Practice speaking and listening with others in English. Free, walk-in classes. For more information, call Adult Services at 303.739.6630.
Tallyn's Reach Teen Advisory Group (TAG) - Volunteer Opportunity
Sat, Jul 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Reach Conference Room
Help make teen voices heard at the library while earning volunteer hours! Eat snacks and make new friends too.
Family Science Hour: Aurora Water & Aquatic Critters
Mon, Jul 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Reach Full Community Room (Sides A & B)
Join Aurora PROS Park Ranger in exploring local fishy wildlife!
English Conversation Class
Mon, Jul 07, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
APL Central Library - Central Small Community Room
Practice speaking and listening with others in English. Free, walk-in classes. For more information, call Adult Services at 303.739.6630.
Tots Tunes - Ages 2-5
Tue, Jul 08, 10:15am - 10:45am
APL Central Library - Central Large Community Room
Tots Tunes
Tue, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
APL Mission Viejo Library - Mission Viejo Community Room
Develop early literacy and motor skills through music and movement.
Tallyn's Reach Tots Tunes
Tue, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Reach Full Community Room (Sides A & B)
Develop early literacy and motor skills through music and movement.
Tallyn's Reach Library For All - For Adults
Tue, Jul 08, 10:30am - 12:00pm
APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Reach Fireplace Open Space
A weekly, hands-on library experience for adults with disabilities featuring crafts, games, and creative projects tailored to participant interests and abilities.
Hoffman Storytime
Tue, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
APL Hoffman Heights Library - Hoffman Children's Area
Weekly Storytime for ages 0 -8
Tallyn's Reach Music Playgroup
Tue, Jul 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Reach Full Community Room (Sides A & B)
Freeform playgroup.
Learn & Play
Tue, Jul 08, 11:00am - 11:30am
APL Hoffman Heights Library - Hoffman Children's Area
Following Storytime, join us for a freeform craft or activity during play group time, and connect with other parents and caregivers!
Crafty Club for Adults
Tue, Jul 08, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
APL Chambers Plaza Library
Want something to do while your child is at Crafty Club? Do you also want to make a fun craft? Join us for an adult version of Crafty Club! This month: Diamond Dotz and Polymer Clay Earrings.
Tissue Paper Flower Bouquets
Tue, Jul 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
APL Central Library - Central Small Community Room
Make tissue paper flower bouquets! Supplies provided.
LEGO Club - Ages 6-11
Tue, Jul 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
APL Central Library - Central Large Community Room
STEAM Club - 6-12 years
Tue, Jul 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Reach Activity Room
Explore science, technology, engineering, art, or math!
Pinwheel Craft
Tue, Jul 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
APL Iliff Square Library
Make a fun pinwheel that spins in the breeze.
Aurora Rhythms
Tue, Jul 08, 6:30pm - 9:00pm
APL Mission Viejo Library - Mission Viejo Community Room
Aurora Rhythms
Genealogy Open Hours - Aurora Genealogical Society
Wed, Jul 09, 10:00am - 4:00pm
APL Hoffman Heights Library
Trying to learn more about your family history? Visit the Aurora Genealogical Society during their open hours to ask questions and get advice!
Baby Storytime - Ages 0-2
Wed, Jul 09, 10:15am - 10:45am
APL Central Library - Central Large Community Room
Tallyn's Reach Family Storytime
Wed, Jul 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Reach Full Community Room (Sides A & B)
Great stories and fun songs for children 18 months to 5 years.
Special Storytime (featuring ASL)
Wed, Jul 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
APL Chambers Plaza Library
Join us for a Special Storytime featuring American Sign Language (ASL)! We'll read books featuring ASL and even learn some signs! Please note: this program will be conducted in English.
Tallyn's Reach Learn & Play
Wed, Jul 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Reach Full Community Room (Sides A & B)
Enjoy educational toys and music as you connect with others!
Stroke Support Gathering
Wed, Jul 09, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
APL Central Library - 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.
DIY Drink Mixers
Wed, Jul 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Reach Activity Room
Experiment with what you drink! A pinch of this here, a splash of this there.
Reverse Coloring
Wed, Jul 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
APL Iliff Square Library
Add lines and designs to pages filled with color.
Doodle Bags
Wed, Jul 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
APL Mission Viejo Library - Mission Viejo Community Room
Design your own canvas bookbag.
This event is full
Music at the Movies
Wed, Jul 09, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
APL Bookmobile
Come see The Man Cubs and IF at Country Lane Park 10055 E. Colorado Ave.
Rebel Marketplace - Succulent Pot Painting
Wed, Jul 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
APL Hoffman Heights Library - Hoffman Heights Maker Space
Paint a pot, then plant your very own succulent in it! Pots and succulents will be provided.
Rebel Marketplace - Farmers Market
Wed, Jul 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
APL Hoffman Heights Library
Every 2nd Wednesday June - September, Join APL and Rebel Marketplace for an after-hours community farmers market, featuring local vendors and activities!
Toddler Storytime - Ages 2-5
Thu, Jul 10, 10:15am - 10:45am
APL Central Library - Central Large Community Room
Storytime (All Ages)
Thu, Jul 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
APL Mission Viejo Library - Mission Viejo Community Room
Come listen to stories, learn rhymes, socialize and play!
Tallyn's Reach Tots Tunes
Thu, Jul 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Reach Full Community Room (Sides A & B)
Develop early literacy and motor skills through music and movement.
Tallyn's Reach Music Playgroup
Thu, Jul 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Reach Full Community Room (Sides A & B)
Freeform playgroup.
Process Art for Adults
Thu, Jul 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
APL Hoffman Heights Library - Hoffman Heights Maker Space
Splatter paint on canvases with flowers, sponges, whatever you can find! Enjoy the process without worrying about the result. Program designed with adults with I/DD in mind, but all are welcome!
Teen Anime Club - Ages 14-18
Thu, Jul 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
APL Central Library - Central Large Community Room
Tween Anime Club - Ages 9-13
Thu, Jul 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
APL Central Library - Central Small Community Room
Beach Bear Snack Craft
Thu, Jul 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
APL Mission Viejo Library - Mission Viejo Community Room
Make a teddy bear beach scene with graham cracker cookies, blue frosting and more in this fun snack craft. Just watch out for gummy sharks!
Tots Tunes - Ages 2-5
Fri, Jul 11, 10:15am - 10:45am
APL Central Library - Central Large Community Room
Storytime (All Ages)
Fri, Jul 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
APL Iliff Square Library
Come listen to stories, learn rhymes, socialize and play!
Cancelled
Tallyn's Reach Baby Storytime
Fri, Jul 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
APL Tallyn's Reach Library
Sing, read, and rhyme with babies ages 0-24 months and their caregivers.
Tallyn's Reach Baby Rave
Fri, Jul 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Reach Full Community Room (Sides A & B)
Bounce, wiggle, and groove to electronic and techno remixes of your favorite storytime songs!
Discover Through Play - Ages 2-5
Fri, Jul 11, 10:45am - 11:15am
APL Central Library - Central Activity Room
Fire Safety & Emergency Preparedness Presentation
Fri, Jul 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
APL Mission Viejo Library
The Community Risk Reduction (CRR) of Aurora Fire Rescue invites you to access valuable resources, including fire safety guides and preparedness tips to help protect your home from fire hazards.
Tallyn's Reach Baby Playgroup
Fri, Jul 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Reach Full Community Room (Sides A & B)
Freeform playgroup.
Tallyn's Reach Chess Club
Fri, Jul 11, 4:00pm - 5:45pm
APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Reach Activity Room
Stop in for some friendly games of chess! Beginners to masters are welcome. Chess sets are provided.
Legendary Library League: Rainbow Energy Challenge - All Ages
Fri, Jul 11, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
APL Central Library - Central Small Community Room
MakerStuff: Candles
Fri, Jul 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
APL Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - MLK Study Room B
Make a candle!
Arts and Snacks - Candy and Cookie Campfires
Fri, Jul 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
APL Chambers Plaza Library
Learn how to make a tasty piece of art! This month: Candy and Cookie Campfires!
Teen Hang - Bedazzle Your World
Fri, Jul 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
APL Hoffman Heights Library - Hoffman Heights Maker Space
Every 2nd Friday hang out, eat snacks, have fun! July: Bring an item, bedazzle it!
Page to Screen Club Movie - The Lovely Bones
Fri, Jul 11, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
APL Central Library - Central Large Community Room
Kick off with a screening of the movie adaptation of “The Lovely Bones,” and dive into a discussion of the book on July 18th.
How Money Works for Women
Sat, Jul 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
APL Central Library - Central Small Community Room
This class equips women with the essential tools and knowledge to triumph through every stage of life.
DnD - 4-hour block
Sat, Jul 12, 10:00am - 2:00pm
APL Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - MLK Boston Community Room
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 - 2-hour block- Morning
Sat, Jul 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
APL Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
Role-play alongside fellow players and our Dungeon Masters in a tabletop collaborative storytelling game! Please arrive by 10:30am for character creation.
This event is full
Genealogy Open Hours - Aurora Genealogical Society
Sat, Jul 12, 10:00am - 4:00pm
APL Hoffman Heights Library
Trying to learn more about your family history? Visit the Aurora Genealogical Society during their open hours to ask questions and get advice!
All Ages Storytime
Sat, Jul 12, 10:15am - 10:45am
APL Central Library - Central Storytime Corner
Early Literacy Playgroup
Sat, Jul 12, 10:30am - 12:00pm
APL Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
Play with a large collection of toys and practice early literacy skills.
Colorado Cryptids Lecture
Sat, Jul 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
APL Mission Viejo Library - Mission Viejo Community Room
Exploring Colorado Legends About Cryptids
DnD - 2-hour block- Afternoon
Sat, Jul 12, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
APL Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
Role-play alongside fellow players and our Dungeon Masters in a tabletop collaborative storytelling game! Please arrive before 12:30pm for character creation.
Leathermaking: Drawstring Coin Pouch Kit
Sat, Jul 12, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Reach Full Community Room (Sides A & B)
Join Tandy Leather in making a Drawstring Pouch Kit for your coin (or dice) storage needs!
Craft Swap
Sat, Jul 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Reach Conference Room
Swap out your craft supplies!
Books at the Bar
Sat, Jul 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Second Dawn Brewing Co.
Title: The September House by Carissa Orlando Location: Second Dawn Brewing Co.
Beginning Your Family History: Genealogy 101
Sat, Jul 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
APL Central Library - 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.
English Conversation Class
Sat, Jul 12, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
APL Central Library - Central Small Community Room
Practice speaking and listening with others in English. Free, walk-in classes. For more information, call Adult Services at 303.739.6630.
Embroidery Craft
Sat, Jul 12, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
APL Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - MLK Boston Community Room
Embroider a design using a needle and thread. Kits provided.
LGBTQ+ Book Club - Disfigured by Amanda Leduc
Sat, Jul 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
APL Hoffman Heights Library - Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room
Read and discuss queer stories in a variety of genres! July's book: Disfigured by Amanda Leduc.
Teen Anime Club
Sat, Jul 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Reach Conference Room
Watch anime! For 6th to 12th graders.
Hunger Free Colorado
Mon, Jul 14, 1:00pm - 6:00pm
APL Central Library - Central Nook
Apply for SNAP and Food Access Resources
Learn to Sew
Mon, Jul 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
APL Hoffman Heights Library - Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room
Every Second Monday, Are you interested in learning how to use a sewing machine? Join a group class, learn the basics of using a sewing machine and work on a small project to practice. 
This event is full
Tinker Tots
Mon, Jul 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Reach Activity Room
Explore STEAM with your preschooler!
English Conversation Class
Mon, Jul 14, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
APL Central Library - Central Large Community Room
Practice speaking and listening with others in English. Free, walk-in classes. For more information, call Adult Services at 303.739.6630.
Bookmobile at Central Recreation Center
Mon, Jul 14, 4:30pm - 7:00pm
Central Recreation Center
Visit the Bookmobile at the City of Aurora Central Recreation Center
Special Tots Tunes: Baby Dance Party
Tue, Jul 15, 10:15am - 10:45am
APL Central Library - Central Large Community Room
Tots Tunes
Tue, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
APL Mission Viejo Library - Mission Viejo Community Room
Develop early literacy and motor skills through music and movement.
Tallyn's Reach Tots Tunes
Tue, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Reach Full Community Room (Sides A & B)
Develop early literacy and motor skills through music and movement.
Tallyn's Reach Library For All - For Adults
Tue, Jul 15, 10:30am - 12:00pm
APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Reach Fireplace Open Space
A weekly, hands-on library experience for adults with disabilities featuring crafts, games, and creative projects tailored to participant interests and abilities.
Hoffman Storytime
Tue, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
APL Hoffman Heights Library - Hoffman Children's Area
Weekly Storytime for ages 0 -8
Tallyn's Reach Music Playgroup
Tue, Jul 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Reach Full Community Room (Sides A & B)
Freeform playgroup.
Walking Book Club - The Cat Who Saved Books by Sosuke Natsukawa
Tue, Jul 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Horseshoe Park- 2125 S Kittredge Way
Join our Walking Book Club at Horseshoe Park located at 2125 S Kittredge Way.
Learn & Play
Tue, Jul 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
APL Hoffman Heights Library - Hoffman Children's Area
Following Storytime, join us for a freeform craft or activity during play group time, and connect with other parents and caregivers!
Boardgame Social
Tue, Jul 15, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
APL Chambers Plaza Library
Bring your kids to crafty club, and spend the afternoon playing a curated selection of board games with staff, snacks, and new friends!
Central Library Teen Alliance - Ages 12-18
Tue, Jul 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
APL Central Library - Central Activity Room
Afternoon Activity: Think Like A Doctor
Tue, Jul 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
APL Central Library - Central Large Community Room
Tallyn’s Reach Cookbook Clubs: Global Bites - For All Ages
Tue, Jul 15, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Reach Conference Room
Taste the world through international recipes and global flavors.
STEAM Club - 6-12 years
Tue, Jul 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Reach Activity Room
Explore science, technology, engineering, art, or math!
Registration opens Tuesday, July 1 2025 at 4:30pm
Foil Dinosaurs
Tue, Jul 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
APL Iliff Square Library
Make a colorful dinosaur scene using shiny foil stickers.
Genealogy Open Hours - Aurora Genealogical Society
Wed, Jul 16, 10:00am - 4:00pm
APL Hoffman Heights Library
Trying to learn more about your family history? Visit the Aurora Genealogical Society during their open hours to ask questions and get advice!
Baby Storytime - Ages 0-2
Wed, Jul 16, 10:15am - 10:45am
APL Central Library - Central Large Community Room
Daytime Booklovers' Book Club
Wed, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
APL Central Library - Central Small Community Room
Join us every 3rd Wednesday of the month for a lively discussion with fellow book enthusiasts. July's book: In Cold Blood by Truman Capote
Tallyn's Reach Family Storytime
Wed, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Reach Full Community Room (Sides A & B)
Great stories and fun songs for children 18 months to 5 years.
Tallyn's Reach Learn & Play
Wed, Jul 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Reach Full Community Room (Sides A & B)
Enjoy educational toys and music as you connect with others!
Poetry Breakfast - Disability Pride
Wed, Jul 16, 11:00am - 12:30pm
APL Hoffman Heights Library - Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room
Join Aurora’s poet Laureate Ahja Fox for a light breakfast and guided conversation about disabled voices in poetry.
Nature Experiments
Wed, Jul 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
APL Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
Be the heat and be a cool scientist! Ask questions and explore the wonderful world of nature through a series of guided experiments meant for fun and creative learning.
Scratch Art
Wed, Jul 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
APL Mission Viejo Library - Mission Viejo Community Room
Draw using special paper that lets you scratch off a coating to reveal rainbow colors underneath.
Summer Vibes
Wed, Jul 16, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
APL Bookmobile
Featuring...A DJ, mobile ropes course and sports themed inflatable games.
Toddler Storytime - Ages 2-5
Thu, Jul 17, 10:15am - 10:45am
APL Central Library - Central Large Community Room
Storytime (All Ages)
Thu, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
APL Mission Viejo Library - Mission Viejo Community Room
Come listen to stories, learn rhymes, socialize and play!
Tallyn's Reach Tots Tunes
Thu, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Reach Full Community Room (Sides A & B)
Develop early literacy and motor skills through music and movement.
Tallyn's Reach Music Playgroup
Thu, Jul 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Reach Full Community Room (Sides A & B)
Freeform playgroup.
Cancelled
Boardgame Social
Thu, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
APL Chambers Plaza Library
Every 3rd Thursday, spend the afternoon playing a curated selection of board games with staff, snacks, and new friends! Ages 8+
Colorado State Universtiy Master Gardeners - Dealing With Drought in the Landscape
Thu, Jul 17, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
APL Central Library - Central Large Community Room
Join Arapahoe County Master Gardeners to learn how our regions prolonged droughts affect our landscapes.
Teen Roundup: Hot Glue Embroidery - Ages 12-18
Thu, Jul 17, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
APL Central Library
Process Art: Ages 6-11
Thu, Jul 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
APL Central Library - Central Small Community Room
Anime Club
Thu, Jul 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
APL Mission Viejo Library - Mission Viejo Community Room
A monthly anime hangout with snacks and crafts. We'll watch shows participants voted for in the previous meeting.
Renters' Rights (Bilingüe) - Move-Out Best Practices
Thu, Jul 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
APL Hoffman Heights Library
Join a representative from CED Law for a remote access class all about your rights as a renter in the state of CO. Participants must register to receive a link.
Tots Tunes - Ages 2-5
Fri, Jul 18, 10:15am - 10:45am
APL Central Library - Central Large Community Room
Storytime (All Ages)
Fri, Jul 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
APL Iliff Square Library
Come listen to stories, learn rhymes, socialize and play!
Tallyn's Reach Baby Storytime
Fri, Jul 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Reach Full Community Room (Sides A & B)
Sing, read, and rhyme with babies ages 0-24 months and their caregivers.
Discover Through Play - Ages 2-5
Fri, Jul 18, 10:45am - 11:15am
APL Central Library - Central Activity Room
Tallyn's Reach Baby Playgroup
Fri, Jul 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Reach Full Community Room (Sides A & B)
Freeform playgroup.
CSI Tallyn's - The Black Dahlia Murder
Fri, Jul 18, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Reach Conference Room
Explore a true crime case and share your theories!
Tallyn's Reach Chess Club
Fri, Jul 18, 4:00pm - 5:45pm
APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Reach Activity Room
Stop in for some friendly games of chess! Beginners to masters are welcome. Chess sets are provided.
Teen Taste Test - Haunted Hot Sauce Challenge
Fri, Jul 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
APL Hoffman Heights Library - Hoffman Heights Maker Space
Test your bravery with these spooky, spicy hot sauces and a showing of “Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark” (Rated PG-13).
Starlight Ranch: Teen Therian Lock-In - Ages 12-18
Fri, Jul 18, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
APL Central Library - Central Large Community Room
Signed permission form required. Can be found in full description.
Page to Screen Club Book Discussion - The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold
Fri, Jul 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
APL Central Library - Central Small Community Room
Discuss “The Lovely Bones,” written by Alice Sebold. Movie viewing will take place on July 11th.
Genealogy Open Hours - Aurora Genealogical Society
Sat, Jul 19, 10:00am - 4:00pm
APL Hoffman Heights Library
Trying to learn more about your family history? Visit the Aurora Genealogical Society during their open hours to ask questions and get advice!
All Ages Storytime
Sat, Jul 19, 10:15am - 10:45am
APL Central Library - Central Storytime Corner
Read to a Therapy Dog
Sat, Jul 19, 10:30am - 12:00pm
APL Mission Viejo Library - Mission Viejo Community Room
What better way to practice reading aloud than with a friendly dog? Call Mission Viejo Library (MVL) at 303.326.8600 to register for a 15-minute session.
Early Literacy Playgroup
Sat, Jul 19, 10:30am - 12:00pm
APL Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
Play with a large collection of toys and practice early literacy skills.
Yarn 'n Yap
Sat, Jul 19, 11:00am - 1:00pm
APL Hoffman Heights Library - Hoffman Heights Maker Space
Bring your yarn projects for a cozy yap session complete with snacks and drinks! An introduction to knitting is available in the first hour, as well as supplies for practicing during the program.
Tallyn's Reach Trading Post - All Ages Welcome
Sat, Jul 19, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Tallyn's Reach Library - Outside Main Lobby
Trade handmade goods, homegrown treats, and treasures.
SOI Wrap Party
Sat, Jul 19, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Reach Full Community Room (Sides A & B)
Finish up Summer of Imagination with cool treats and fun beats!
English Conversation Class
Sat, Jul 19, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
APL Central Library - Central Small Community Room
Practice speaking and listening with others in English. Free, walk-in classes. For more information, call Adult Services at 303.739.6630.
Paint Like A Pro
Sat, Jul 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Reach Full Community Room (Sides A & B)
Join a fun challenge of recreating David Hockney's "A Bigger Splash" with a twist!
Artist Workshop: Collage
Sat, Jul 19, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
APL Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - MLK Study Room B
Join us for an instructor led class on collage with all supplies provided.
Library For All: Bingo
Mon, Jul 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
APL Central Library - Central Large Community Room
Come play bingo, build connections, and win prizes!
English Conversation Class
Mon, Jul 21, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
APL Central Library - Central Large Community Room
Practice speaking and listening with others in English. Free, walk-in classes. For more information, call Adult Services at 303.739.6630.
Tots Tunes - Ages 2-5
Tue, Jul 22, 10:15am - 10:45am
APL Central Library - Central Large Community Room
Tots Tunes
Tue, Jul 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
APL Mission Viejo Library - Mission Viejo Community Room
Develop early literacy and motor skills through music and movement.
Cancelled
Tallyn's Reach Tots Tunes
Tue, Jul 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
APL Tallyn's Reach Library
Develop early literacy and motor skills through music and movement.
Tallyn's Reach Library For All - For Adults
Tue, Jul 22, 10:30am - 12:00pm
APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Reach Fireplace Open Space
A weekly, hands-on library experience for adults with disabilities featuring crafts, games, and creative projects tailored to participant interests and abilities.
Hoffman Storytime
Tue, Jul 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
APL Hoffman Heights Library - Hoffman Children's Area
Weekly Storytime for ages 0 -8
Cancelled
Tallyn's Reach Music Playgroup
Tue, Jul 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
APL Tallyn's Reach Library
Freeform playgroup.
Learn & Play
Tue, Jul 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
APL Hoffman Heights Library - Hoffman Children's Area
Following Storytime, join us for a freeform craft or activity during play group time, and connect with other parents and caregivers!
Crafty Club for Adults
Tue, Jul 22, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
APL Chambers Plaza Library
Want something to do while your child is at Crafty Club? Do you also want to make a fun craft? Join us for an adult version of Crafty Club! This month: Diamond Dotz and Polymer Clay Earrings.
Summer Movie: The Bad Guys - All Ages
Tue, Jul 22, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
APL Central Library - Central Large Community Room
Cancelled
STEAM Club - 6-12 years
Tue, Jul 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
APL Tallyn's Reach Library
Explore science, technology, engineering, art, or math!
Poke Art Craft
Tue, Jul 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
APL Iliff Square Library
Make tactile 3-D artwork by pinching small squares of fabric into holes using a special pencil.
Genealogy Open Hours - Aurora Genealogical Society
Wed, Jul 23, 10:00am - 4:00pm
APL Hoffman Heights Library
Trying to learn more about your family history? Visit the Aurora Genealogical Society during their open hours to ask questions and get advice!
Baby Storytime - Ages 0-2
Wed, Jul 23, 10:15am - 10:45am
APL Central Library - Central Large Community Room
Cancelled
Tallyn's Reach Family Storytime
Wed, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
APL Tallyn's Reach Library
Great stories and fun songs for children 18 months to 5 years.
Cancelled
Tallyn's Reach Learn & Play
Wed, Jul 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
APL Tallyn's Reach Library
Enjoy educational toys and music as you connect with others!
Cardboard Fort Build
Wed, Jul 23, 11:00am - 2:00pm
APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Children's Area
Help us build an epic cardboard fort for the little kids!
Reid Portscheller - Artist Workshop
Wed, Jul 23, 11:00am - 1:00pm
APL Hoffman Heights Library - Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room
In collaboration with the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art, join artist Reid Portscheller for an all ages painting workshop inspired by his exhibition!
Cardboard Fort Playtime
Wed, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Children's Area
Enjoy our giant Cardboard Fort in the Children's Area!
Bling My Access-Ories
Wed, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
APL Chambers Plaza Library
Is your accessibility or mobility aid/device a little boring? Do you want to decorate or personalize it? Then join us in blinging our access-ories!
Nintendo Switch Club - Ages 12-18
Wed, Jul 23, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
APL Central Library - Central Activity Room
Adulting 101- Investing Basics - Beginner Guide to Investing
Wed, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
APL Central Library - Central Small Community Room
This class covers goal-setting, selecting investment accounts, understanding risk tolerance, choosing investments, building a portfolio, and understanding fee structures for financial success.
Craft Buffet
Wed, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
APL Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - MLK Boston Community Room
Bring your creativity and choose a project from the kits and materials. This program is a great time to try an activity you missed.
Disability Pride - Colorado Talking Books Library
Wed, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
APL Hoffman Heights Library - Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room
Join a representative from the CO TBL to learn about library resources brought right to your door for free, including large print, braille, audio, and more!
Clay Club
Wed, Jul 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
APL Mission Viejo Library - Mission Viejo Community Room
Make creatures using a special clay that dries quickly into figurines you get to keep.
Music at the Movies
Wed, Jul 23, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
APL Bookmobile
Come see Animal Farm and Captain America: Brave New World at Mission Viejo Park 3999 S. Mission Pkwy.
Cardboard Fort Playtime
Thu, Jul 24, 10:00am - 6:00pm
APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Children's Area
Enjoy our giant Cardboard Fort in the Children's Area!
Toddler Storytime - Ages 2-5
Thu, Jul 24, 10:15am - 10:45am
APL Central Library - Central Large Community Room
Storytime (All Ages)
Thu, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
APL Mission Viejo Library - Mission Viejo Community Room
Come listen to stories, learn rhymes, socialize and play!
Cancelled
Tallyn's Reach Tots Tunes
Thu, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
APL Tallyn's Reach Library
Develop early literacy and motor skills through music and movement.
Cancelled
Tallyn's Reach Music Playgroup
Thu, Jul 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
APL Tallyn's Reach Library
Freeform playgroup.
Process Art for Kids
Thu, Jul 24, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
APL Hoffman Heights Library - Hoffman Heights Maker Space
Come make a mess at the library! Splatter paint on canvases with flowers, sponges, hands and feet, whatever you can find! Enjoy the process without thinking too hard about the end result.
Teen Roundup: Sensory Stress Balls - Ages 12-18
Thu, Jul 24, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
APL Central Library - Central Activity Room
Teen Advisory Group (TAG)
Thu, Jul 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
APL Mission Viejo Library - Mission Viejo Community Room
Advise library staff on what events would be fun for teens while earning volunteer time.
Registration opens Thursday, June 26 2025 at 4:30pm
Cardboard Fort Playtime
Fri, Jul 25, 10:00am - 6:00pm
APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Children's Area
Enjoy our giant Cardboard Fort in the Children's Area!
Tots Tunes - Ages 2-5
Fri, Jul 25, 10:15am - 10:45am
APL Central Library - Central Large Community Room
Storytime (All Ages)
Fri, Jul 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
APL Iliff Square Library
Come listen to stories, learn rhymes, socialize and play!
Cancelled
Tallyn's Reach Baby Storytime
Fri, Jul 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
APL Tallyn's Reach Library
Sing, read, and rhyme with babies ages 0-24 months and their caregivers.
Discover Through Play - Ages 2-5
Fri, Jul 25, 10:45am - 11:15am
APL Central Library - Central Activity Room
Cancelled
Tallyn's Reach Baby Playgroup
Fri, Jul 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
APL Tallyn's Reach Library
Freeform playgroup.
Teen Trading Post - All Ages
Fri, Jul 25, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
APL Central Library - Central Large Community Room
Cancelled
Zine Making
Fri, Jul 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
APL Chambers Plaza Library
Express yourself through zine making! Templates and materials will be provided for those who want them. The focus is Disability Pride, but anyone who wants to make a zine is welcome.
In-Be-TWEEN - Printmaking Workshop
Fri, Jul 25, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
APL Central Library
Join us in creating unique and personalized designs using foam and traditional printmaking techniques. All materials provided. Open to ages 9 through 13.
Adult Craft Crew - Social Craft Time
Fri, Jul 25, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
APL Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - MLK Boston Community Room
Bring your own project to work on and socialize or make a simple craft of your own.
Registration opens Friday, June 27 2025 at 4:00pm
Tallyn's Reach Chess Club
Fri, Jul 25, 4:00pm - 5:45pm
APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Reach Activity Room
Stop in for some friendly games of chess! Beginners to masters are welcome. Chess sets are provided.
Cancelled
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Fri, Jul 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
APL Central Library
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