Boardgame Social

Wed, Apr 02, 9:00am - 3:00pm

APL Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)

Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.

Wed, Apr 02, 10:15am - 10:45am

APL Central Library - Central Large Community Room

Wed, Apr 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.

Bug Foam Magnet/3D Frog Craft

Wed, Apr 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!

Wed, Apr 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

APL Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - MLK Boston Community Room

Bug Foam Magnet plus 3D Frog on a Lilypad crafts.

Mystery Board Game

Wed, Apr 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

APL Iliff Square Library

Play a fun board game that you may or may not have heard before. Newcomers welcome!

Citizenship Study Group

Wed, Apr 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.

Wed, Apr 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Reach Full Community Room (Sides A & B)

Free tutoring on cello, viola, or violin from teen players.

Perler Bead Club

Wed, Apr 02, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

APL Mission Viejo Library - Mission Viejo Community Room

Make a Perler bead (or "melty bead") project to take home and keep from a multitude of video game or pop culture patterns.

Thu, Apr 03, 9:00am - 3:00pm

APL Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)

Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.

Thu, Apr 03, 9:00am - 10:00am

APL Central Library - Central Activity Room

Thu, Apr 03, 10:15am - 10:45am

APL Central Library - Central Large Community Room

Thu, Apr 03, 10:30am - 11:00am

APL Mission Viejo Library - Mission Viejo Community Room

Come listen to stories, learn rhymes, socialize and play!

Thu, Apr 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

APL Central Library - Central Activity Room

MakerStuff: Pop-Up Cards

Thu, Apr 03, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

APL Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - MLK Boston Community Room

Come learn how to make a pop-up card to send a friend a smile!

Seed Bead Craft

Thu, Apr 03, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

APL Mission Viejo Library - Mission Viejo Community Room

Make lizards, flowers, flags and more out of tiny beads and wire in this cool keychain craft.

Fri, Apr 04, 10:15am - 10:45am

APL Central Library - Central Large Community Room

Fri, Apr 04, 10:30am - 12:00pm

APL Martin Luther King, Jr. Library

Youth 0-6 play with toys, music, and have fun.

Coffee & Coloring

Fri, Apr 04, 10:30am - 11:30am

APL Mission Viejo Library - Mission Viejo Community Room

Color and engage in conversations about books, movies, current events, and life! Coffee and coloring sheets provided.

Fri, Apr 04, 10:30am - 11:00am

APL Iliff Square Library

Come listen to stories, learn rhymes, socialize and play!

Fri, Apr 04, 10:45am - 11:15am

APL Central Library - Central Activity Room

Starlight Ranch: Teen Therian Lock-In - Ages 12-18

Fri, Apr 04, 4:00pm - 5:45pm

APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Reach Full Community Room (Sides A & B)

Stop in for some friendly games of chess! Beginners to masters are welcome. Chess sets are provided.

Fri, Apr 04, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

APL Central Library - Central Large Community Room

PJ Movie Night - Scooby-Doo

Fri, Apr 04, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

APL Hoffman Heights Library - Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room

Join a family-friendly movie night featuring "Scooby-Doo” (2002, PG). Free popcorn and coco! PJs welcome but not required.

DnD - 4-hour block

Sat, Apr 05, 10:00am - 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 10:30am for character creation.

DnD - 2-hour block- Morning

Sat, Apr 05, 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.

DnD - 2-hour block- Afternoon

Sat, Apr 05, 10:15am - 10:45am

APL Central Library - Central Storytime Corner

Sat, Apr 05, 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.

Tallyn's Reach Service Saturday - Volunteer Opportunity

Sat, Apr 05, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Reach Activity Room

Event Portal Registration for Service Saturday

Resin Bookmark

Sat, Apr 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

APL Mission Viejo Library - Mission Viejo Community Room

Create a resin bookmark for National Library Week.

Tallyn's Reach Teen Advisory Group (TAG) - Volunteer Opportunity

Sat, Apr 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.

Sat, Apr 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.

Mature Living Truth About Decluttering Your Home

Mon, Apr 07, 9:00am - 3:00pm

APL Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)

Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.

Mon, Apr 07, 10:30am - 2:00pm

APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Reach Full Community Room (Sides A & B)

Part of the Mature Living series

Mon, Apr 07, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

APL Central Library - Central Activity Room

Mon, Apr 07, 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.

Tue, Apr 08, 9:00am - 3:00pm

APL Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)

Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.

Tue, Apr 08, 10:15am - 10:45am

APL Central Library - Central Large Community Room

Storytime

Tue, Apr 08, 10:30am - 11:00am

APL Hoffman Heights Library - Hoffman Children's Area

Weekly Storytime for ages 0-8 yrs!

Tots Tunes

Tue, Apr 08, 10:30am - 11:00am

APL Mission Viejo Library - Mission Viejo Community Room

Develop early literacy and motor skills through music and movement.

Learn & Play

Tue, Apr 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!

LEGO Club - Ages 6-11

Tue, Apr 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

APL Central Library - Central Large Community Room

Crafty Club

Tue, Apr 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

APL Chambers Plaza Library

Hang out after school and make new crafts every week! Open to kids 6-11.

Fruit Cereal Lizards

Tue, Apr 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

APL Iliff Square Library

Make a colorful lizard out of cereal, then eat it!

Wed, Apr 09, 9:00am - 3:00pm

APL Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)

Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.

Wed, Apr 09, 10:15am - 10:45am

APL Central Library - Central Large Community Room

Sensory Storytime

Wed, Apr 09, 10:30am - 11:30am

APL Chambers Plaza Library

Join us for this sensory-friendly storytime! We’ll read books, sing songs, play with toys, and do an activity. Fidget toys and sensory-friendly items will be available throughout.

Wed, Apr 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.

Tech Tutoring Office Hours

Wed, Apr 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!

Wed, Apr 09, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

APL Tallyn's Reach Library

Get one-on-one help with your phone, computer, or other tech needs. Call to register.

Spring Flower Craft Tube and Ladybug Paper Plate Craft

Wed, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

APL Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - MLK Boston Community Room

Spring crafts

Really Loud Librarians Trivia Game

Wed, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

APL Iliff Square Library

Engage in a fun word-shouting game.

Stroke Support Gathering

Wed, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

APL Central Library - Central Small Community Room

Free and open to anyone affected by stroke! Join us to connect, share experiences, and access resources for recovery with fellow stroke survivors.

Wed, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Reach Full Community Room (Sides A & B)

Free tutoring on cello, viola, or violin from teen players.

Clay Club

Wed, Apr 09, 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.

Thu, Apr 10, 9:00am - 3:00pm

APL Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)

Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.

Thu, Apr 10, 10:15am - 10:45am

APL Central Library - Central Large Community Room

Mature Living Truth About Preparing Your Home to "Stay Put"

Thu, Apr 10, 10:30am - 11:00am

APL Mission Viejo Library - Mission Viejo Community Room

Come listen to stories, learn rhymes, socialize and play!

Thu, Apr 10, 10:30am - 11:30am

APL Central Library - Central Small Community Room

If you are 62 or older, whether you choose to 'stay put' in your current home or move to one more manageable, you have options- lots of them!

Library For All: Coloring

Thu, Apr 10, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

APL Central Library - Central Large Community Room

Come and build connections through coloring and conversation!

Teen Anime Club - Ages 14-18

Thu, Apr 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

APL Central Library - Central Large Community Room

Ages 14-18

Tween Anime Club - Ages 9-13

Thu, Apr 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

APL Central Library - Central Small Community Room

Ages 9-13

Family-Caregiving - Autism Acceptance

Thu, Apr 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

APL Hoffman Heights Library - Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room

Join a representative from Abbycare to learn about Medicaid-covered CNA training so you can support yourself and care for a loved one with a qualifying condition including but not limited to Autism

Teen Book Club: Leopardstar's Honor

Thu, Apr 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

APL Mission Viejo Library - Mission Viejo Community Room

We'll be discussing “Leopardstar’s Honor” by Erin Hunter and painting Warrior Cats figurines. Newcomers welcome!

Fri, Apr 11, 10:15am - 10:45am

APL Central Library - Central Large Community Room

Fri, Apr 11, 10:30am - 12:00pm

APL Martin Luther King, Jr. Library

Playgroup for youth with caregiver. Enjoy music, toys, and more.

Fri, Apr 11, 10:30am - 11:00am

APL Iliff Square Library

Come listen to stories, learn rhymes, socialize and play!

Fri, Apr 11, 10:45am - 11:15am

APL Central Library - Central Activity Room

Yin Yoga Class

Fri, Apr 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm

APL Mission Viejo Library - Mission Viejo Community Room

Enjoy a Yin Yoga session. This class will be taught by a local business, Yogi Colorado.

Arts and Snacks

Fri, Apr 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

APL Chambers Plaza Library

Learn how to make a tasty piece of art! This month: bird nests!

MakerStuff: Found Object Sculpture

Fri, Apr 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

APL Hoffman Heights Library - Hoffman Heights Maker Space

Every Second Friday, Help make teen voices heard at the library while earning volunteer hours! Eat snacks and make new friends too.

Fri, Apr 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

APL Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - MLK Boston Community Room

Make a sculpture out of found objects, paper, and hot glue.

Page to Screen Club - A Man Called Otto

Fri, Apr 11, 4:00pm - 5:45pm

APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Reach Full Community Room (Sides A & B)

Stop in for some friendly games of chess! Beginners to masters are welcome. Chess sets are provided.

Cómo Funciona el Dinero

Fri, Apr 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

APL Central Library - Central Small Community Room

Es hora de cerrar la brecha entre quienes saben cómo funciona el dinero y quienes no: los tontos.

Fri, Apr 11, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

APL Central Library - Central Large Community Room

Join us for our Page to Screen Club! We'll kick off with a screening of the movie adaptation of “A Man Called Otto,” and we’ll dive into a discussion of the book on April 18.

Block Printing Bookbags

Sat, Apr 12, 10:00am - 1:00pm

APL Mission Viejo Library - Mission Viejo Community Room

Celebrate National Library Week by stopping by and using block printing to make your own custom bookbag to take home and keep.

Beginning Your Family History: Genealogy 101

Sat, Apr 12, 10:15am - 10:45am

APL Central Library - Central Storytime Corner

Library Zine

Sat, Apr 12, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Reach Activity Room

Create your own zine (small magazine) to keep or share with others!

Books at the Bar

Sat, Apr 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Dry Dock Brewing Co - South

April Title: Floating Hotel by Grace Curtis Location: Dry Dock Brewing Co - South Dock

Craft Swap

Sat, Apr 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Reach Conference Room

Swap craft supplies, share ideas, and meet fellow makers!

Sat, Apr 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.

LGBTQ+ Book Club - Uncomfortable Labels by Laura Kate Dale

Sat, Apr 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.

Sat, Apr 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

APL Hoffman Heights Library - Hoffman Heights Maker Space

Join us for discussions of books by and for the LGBTQ+ community! Meetings are on the second Saturday of every month.

Librarian for a Day

Sat, Apr 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Reach Full Community Room (Sides A & B)

Presentation, activities, and sign up for 1-on-1 session!

Teen Anime Club

Sat, Apr 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Reach Conference Room

Watch anime! For 6th to 12th graders.

Mon, Apr 14, 9:00am - 3:00pm

APL Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)

Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.

Hunger Free Colorado

Mon, Apr 14, 1:00pm - 6:00pm

APL Central Library - Central Nook

Apply for SNAP and Food Access Resources

Learn to Sew

Mon, Apr 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.

Bookmobile at Central Recreation Center

Mon, Apr 14, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

APL Central Library - Central Activity Room

Tinker Tots

Mon, Apr 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Reach Full Community Room (Sides A & B)

Explore STEAM with your preschooler!

Mon, Apr 14, 4:30pm - 7:00pm

APL Bookmobile

Come see us at the Bookmobile at City of Aurora Central Recreation Center.

Mon, Apr 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.

Tue, Apr 15, 9:00am - 3:00pm

APL Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)

Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.

Central Library Teen Alliance - Ages 12-18

Tue, Apr 15, 10:15am - 10:45am

APL Central Library - Central Large Community Room

Storytime

Tue, Apr 15, 10:30am - 11:00am

APL Hoffman Heights Library - Hoffman Children's Area

Weekly Storytime for ages 0-8 yrs!

Tots Tunes

Tue, Apr 15, 10:30am - 11:00am

APL Mission Viejo Library - Mission Viejo Community Room

Develop early literacy and motor skills through music and movement.

Learn & Play

Tue, Apr 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!

Tue, Apr 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

APL Central Library - Central Activity Room

Dress To Impress: Paper Dolls Edition - Ages 6-11

Tue, Apr 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

APL Central Library - Central Large Community Room

Crafty Club

Tue, Apr 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

APL Chambers Plaza Library

Hang out after school and make new crafts every week! Open to kids 6-11.

Clay Club

Tue, Apr 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

APL Iliff Square Library

Make creatures using a special clay that dries quickly into figurines you get to keep.

Wed, Apr 16, 9:00am - 3:00pm

APL Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)

Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.

Daytime Booklovers' Book Club

Wed, Apr 16, 10:15am - 10:45am

APL Central Library - Central Large Community Room

Wed, Apr 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. April's book: Happiness Falls by Angie Kim

Wed, Apr 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.

Safety First: Fire Prevention and Safety Resources - Presented by Aurora Fire Rescue (CRR)

Wed, Apr 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!

Wed, Apr 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

APL Central Library - Central Nook

The Community Risk Reduction (CRR) section of Aurora Fire Rescue invites you to access valuable resources to help protect your home and family from fire hazards and other emergencies.

Butterfly Magic Color Scratch and Felt Flowers

Wed, Apr 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

APL Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - MLK Boston Community Room

Spring Crafts

Reverse Coloring

Wed, Apr 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

APL Iliff Square Library

Try reverse coloring which is like meditation with a pen!

DIY Fidget Toys

Wed, Apr 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

APL Chambers Plaza Library

Come make your own fidget toy! Several toy options will be available.

Wed, Apr 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Reach Full Community Room (Sides A & B)

Free tutoring on cello, viola, or violin from teen players.

Papercraft Club

Wed, Apr 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

APL Mission Viejo Library - Mission Viejo Community Room

Make 3D characters from Minecraft, Pokémon, Marvel and more out of paper.

Thu, Apr 17, 9:00am - 3:00pm

APL Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)

Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.

Thu, Apr 17, 10:15am - 10:45am

APL Central Library - Central Large Community Room

Teen Taste Test - Jellybeans

Thu, Apr 17, 10:30am - 11:00am

APL Mission Viejo Library - Mission Viejo Community Room

Come listen to stories, learn rhymes, socialize and play!

Boardgame Social

Thu, Apr 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+

Thu, Apr 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

APL Hoffman Heights Library - Hoffman Heights Maker Space

Test your taste buds and see who can guess these jellybean flavors the best! Open to ages 12-18.

Teen Roundup: Dress to Impress...with Garbage - Ages 12-18

Thu, Apr 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

APL Central Library - Central Activity Room

Colorado State University Master Gardeners - Seed Starting Workshop

Thu, Apr 17, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

APL Central Library - Central Large Community Room

Join us for a fun interactive workshop to learn how to grow your own veggies and flowers from seed!

Poetry Party

Thu, Apr 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Reach Full Community Room (Sides A & B)

Celebrate National Poetry Month!

Anime Club

Thu, Apr 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.

Fri, Apr 18, 10:15am - 10:45am

APL Central Library - Central Large Community Room

Fri, Apr 18, 10:30am - 12:00pm

APL Martin Luther King, Jr. Library

Playgroup for youth with caregiver. Enjoy music, toys, and more.

Fri, Apr 18, 10:30am - 11:00am

APL Iliff Square Library

Come listen to stories, learn rhymes, socialize and play!

CSI Tallyn's - The JFK Assassination

Fri, Apr 18, 10:45am - 11:15am

APL Central Library - Central Activity Room

Yin Yoga Class

Fri, Apr 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm

APL Mission Viejo Library - Mission Viejo Community Room

Enjoy a Yin Yoga session. This class will be taught by a local business, Yogi Colorado.

Fri, Apr 18, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

APL Tallyn's Reach Library

Explore a true crime case and share your theories!

Sensory Playtime - Autism Acceptance

Fri, Apr 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

APL Chambers Plaza Library

Join us for a calming sensory-friendly playtime using water, light, and DIY fishbowl slime!

Adulting 101: Resumes

Fri, Apr 18, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

APL Central Library - Central Large Community Room

Join Arapahoe/Douglas Works! In a foundational workshop to learn how to create an effective, targeted resume and give you tips to improve your resume to help stand out in a competitive job market.

MakerStuff: Woven Drinking Straw Baskets

Fri, Apr 18, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

APL Central Library - Central Activity Room

Fri, Apr 18, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

APL Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - MLK Boston Community Room

Weave drinking straws into stylish baskets.

Page to Screen Club - A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman

Fri, Apr 18, 4:00pm - 5:45pm

APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Reach Full Community Room (Sides A & B)

Stop in for some friendly games of chess! Beginners to masters are welcome. Chess sets are provided.

Fri, Apr 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

APL Central Library - Central Small Community Room

Join us for our Page to Screen Club! Come discuss “A Man Called Ove,” written by Fredrik Backman. Movie viewing will take place on April 11.

Junk Journal Jam

Fri, Apr 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Reach Activity Room

Join a supportive community of fellow creatives.

DnD - 4-hour block

Sat, Apr 19, 10:00am - 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 10:30am for character creation.

DnD - 2-hour block- Morning

Sat, Apr 19, 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.

HIV Testing - STD Awareness Month

Sat, Apr 19, 10:15am - 10:45am

APL Central Library - Central Storytime Corner

Read to a Therapy Dog

Sat, Apr 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.

Yarn 'n Yap

Sat, Apr 19, 11:00am - 1:00pm

APL Hoffman Heights Library - Hoffman Heights Maker Space

Bring your yarn projects for a yap sesh! An introduction to knitting is available in the first hour for beginners, as well as knitting needles and yarn for practicing during the program.

Sat, Apr 19, 12:00pm - 3:00pm

APL Hoffman Heights Library

For National STD awareness month get tested for free by It takes a Village in their mobile HIV unit.

DnD - 2-hour block- Afternoon

Sat, Apr 19, 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.

Sat, Apr 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, Apr 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Reach Full Community Room (Sides A & B)

Recreate Grant Wood’s American Gothic!

Tallyn's Reach Game Lodge

Mon, Apr 21, 9:00am - 3:00pm

APL Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)

Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.

Library For All: Bingo

Mon, Apr 21, 10:00am - 11:00am

APL Central Library - Central Large Community Room

Come play bingo, build connections, and win prizes!

Mon, Apr 21, 10:30am - 12:00pm

APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Reach Full Community Room (Sides A & B)

Cards games and Baccarat!

Mon, Apr 21, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

APL Central Library - Central Activity Room

Mon, Apr 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.

Beyblade Hangout

Mon, Apr 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Reach Full Community Room (Sides A & B)

Let it rip! Have fun playing the exciting game of Beyblades. Bring your own or borrow ours.

Tue, Apr 22, 9:00am - 3:00pm

APL Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)

Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.

Researching the American Quakers

Tue, Apr 22, 10:15am - 10:45am

APL Central Library - Central Large Community Room

Storytime

Tue, Apr 22, 10:30am - 11:00am

APL Hoffman Heights Library - Hoffman Children's Area

Weekly Storytime for ages 0-8 yrs!

Tots Tunes

Tue, Apr 22, 10:30am - 11:00am

APL Mission Viejo Library - Mission Viejo Community Room

Develop early literacy and motor skills through music and movement.

Learn & Play

Tue, Apr 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!

Tue, Apr 22, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

APL Hoffman Heights Library

Hosted by the Aurora Genealogical Society, Glenn York, a Professional Genealogist will be presenting on basic information about the Quakers, and their records to advance your genealogical research.

Aurora Wetlands - Communities in Action

Tue, Apr 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

APL Hoffman Heights Library

Join APL and the Aurora History Museum for a special presentation about the individual and communal actions that preserved the wetlands from development and created a brand-new park for Aurorans.

After-School Activity: Earth Day Craft - Ages 6-11

Tue, Apr 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

APL Central Library - Central Large Community Room

Crafty Club

Tue, Apr 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

APL Chambers Plaza Library

Hang out after school and make new crafts every week! Open to kids 6-11.

Beach Bear Snack Craft

Tue, Apr 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

APL Iliff Square Library

Make a teddy bear beach scene with graham cracker cookies, blue frosting and more in this fun snack craft.

Wed, Apr 23, 9:00am - 3:00pm

APL Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)

Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.

Wed, Apr 23, 10:15am - 10:45am

APL Central Library - Central Large Community Room

Wed, Apr 23, 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.

Nintendo Switch Club - Ages 12-18

Wed, Apr 23, 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!

Wed, Apr 23, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

APL Central Library - Central Activity Room

Constellation Telescope

Wed, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

APL Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - MLK Boston Community Room

Make a telescope and decorate it. Then see the stars with constellation slides.

UNO

Wed, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

APL Iliff Square Library

Come play a few rounds of Uno!

Wed, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Reach Full Community Room (Sides A & B)

Free tutoring on cello, viola, or violin from teen players.

Shrinky Dinks

Wed, Apr 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

APL Mission Viejo Library - Mission Viejo Community Room

Draw or trace a design onto special plastic paper then watch it melt and shrink into a hard plastic keychain you can keep!

Thu, Apr 24, 9:00am - 3:00pm

APL Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)

Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.

Thu, Apr 24, 10:15am - 10:45am

APL Central Library - Central Large Community Room

Teen Roundup: Potato Chip Taste Test - Ages 12-18

Thu, Apr 24, 10:30am - 11:00am

APL Mission Viejo Library - Mission Viejo Community Room

Come listen to stories, learn rhymes, socialize and play!

Erasure Poetry

Thu, Apr 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

APL Hoffman Heights Library - Hoffman Heights Maker Space

Learn how to make erasure poems for National Poetry Month! Supplies provided, but feel free to bring any books you'd like to turn into poetry.

Thu, Apr 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

APL Central Library - Central Activity Room

Teen Advisory Group (TAG)

Thu, Apr 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.

Fri, Apr 25, 10:15am - 10:45am

APL Central Library - Central Large Community Room

Colorado Gardening Myth Busters

Fri, Apr 25, 10:30am - 12:00pm

APL Martin Luther King, Jr. Library

Playgroup for youth with caregiver. Enjoy music, toys, and more.

Fri, Apr 25, 10:30am - 12:00pm

APL Mission Viejo Library - Mission Viejo Community Room

Learn about common gardening myths. Separate fact from fiction to learn best practices for gardening in Colorado. Presented by Aurora Water.

Fri, Apr 25, 10:30am - 11:00am

APL Iliff Square Library

Come listen to stories, learn rhymes, socialize and play!

The Art of Improv: Family Fun & Games

Fri, Apr 25, 10:45am - 11:15am

APL Central Library - Central Activity Room

Hot Wheels Tournament

Fri, Apr 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

APL Chambers Plaza Library

Whose car can go the fastest? Find out in this tournament! 1st hour is the tournament. 2nd hour is free play. Either bring your own cars or use ours.

Fri, Apr 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

APL Central Library - Central Large Community Room

Laugh, play, and create together in this fun-filled class for school-age children and their guardians.

Craft Crew - Social Craft Time

Fri, Apr 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. This month's simple craft is Origami!

Saturday Morning Puzzle Club

Fri, Apr 25, 4:00pm - 5:45pm

APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Reach Full Community Room (Sides A & B)

Stop in for some friendly games of chess! Beginners to masters are welcome. Chess sets are provided.

Sat, Apr 26, 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.

Exciting Additions to Family Tree Maker - Make Your Searches More Powerful

Sat, Apr 26, 10:15am - 10:45am

APL Central Library - Central Storytime Corner

Sat, Apr 26, 10:30am - 12:00pm

APL Hoffman Heights Library

Hosted by the Aurora Genealogical Society, learn about how Family Tree Maker has created new options when searching for your ancestors. Bring your questions about using Family Tree Maker!

Social Security for Disabilities

Sat, Apr 26, 11:00am - 12:30pm

APL Mission Viejo Library - Mission Viejo Community Room

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.

Beginner's Acrylic Painting

Sat, Apr 26, 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.

Sat, Apr 26, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

APL Hoffman Heights Library - Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room

Every Last Saturday, Follow step-by-step instructions and create a beautiful landscape.

Family Tea Time

Sat, Apr 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

New venue APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Reach Full Community Room (Sides A & B),Tallyn's Reach Side A Community Room

Celebrate National Afternoon Tea Month!

How Money Works for Women

Sat, Apr 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

APL Central Library - Central Small Community Room

This class equips women with the essential tools and knowledge to triumph through every stage of life.

Monday Matinee - "Adam's Rib" (1949)

Mon, Apr 28, 10:30am - 12:00pm

APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Reach Full Community Room (Sides A & B)

Free popcorn! Watch legendary cinematic couple Katherine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy play married lawyers turned courtroom rivals in their sixth film together.

Block of the Month

Mon, Apr 28, 3:00pm - 6:00pm

APL Hoffman Heights Library - Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room

Interested in quilting? Join every month to create a quilt block!

Read to a Therapy Dog

Mon, Apr 28, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Reach Full Community Room (Sides A & B)

Practice reading with a friendly dog.

Bookmobile at Central Recreation Center

Mon, Apr 28, 4:30pm - 7:00pm

APL Bookmobile

Come see us at the Bookmobile at City of Aurora Central Recreation Center.

Mon, Apr 28, 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.

Tue, Apr 29, 9:00am - 3:00pm

APL Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)

Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.

After-School Activity: BINGO - Ages 6-11

Tue, Apr 29, 10:15am - 10:45am

APL Central Library - Central Large Community Room

Tue, Apr 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

APL Central Library - Central Large Community Room

Sourdough Starter for Beginners

Tue, Apr 29, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Reach Full Community Room (Sides A & B)

Make your own sourdough starter.

Wed, Apr 30, 9:00am - 3:00pm

APL Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)

Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.

Wed, Apr 30, 10:15am - 10:45am

APL Central Library - Central Large Community Room

Wed, Apr 30, 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.

Wed, Apr 30, 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!

Paper Plate Marble Maze

Wed, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

APL Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - MLK Boston Community Room

Make a paper plate maze and try it with a marble.

Wed, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Reach Full Community Room (Sides A & B)

Free tutoring on cello, viola, or violin from teen players.

Thu, May 01, 9:00am - 3:00pm

APL Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)

Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.

Thu, May 01, 9:00am - 10:00am

APL Central Library - Central Activity Room

Thu, May 01, 10:15am - 10:45am

APL Central Library - Central Large Community Room

Body Doubling Workspace

Thu, May 01, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

APL Tallyn's Reach Library - Tallyn's Reach Conference Room

Coworking session at the library!

Thu, May 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

APL Central Library - Central Activity Room

Fri, May 02, 10:15am - 10:45am

APL Central Library - Central Large Community Room

The Art of Improv: Family Fun & Games

Fri, May 02, 10:45am - 11:15am

APL Central Library - Central Activity Room

Fri, May 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

APL Central Library - Central Large Community Room

Laugh, play, and create together in this fun-filled class for school-age children and their guardians.

MakerStuff: Lion Applique Embroidery

Fri, May 02, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

APL Central Library - Central Activity Room

Fri, May 02, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

APL Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - MLK Boston Community Room

Embroider an adorable lion using an easy applique method.

Registration opens Friday, April 4 2025 at 4:00pm