Crafternoon Tea

Sat, May 02, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Hoffman Heights Makerspace

Learn sewing machine basics so you can reserve Hoffman’s sewing machine. This program need only be taken once. Ages 15+

This event is full

Tue, May 05, 10:30am - 11:00am

Hoffman Children's Area

Weekly Storytime for ages 0-8, followed by Learn & Play

Tech 101 - Computer Basics

Tue, May 05, 11:00am - 11:30am

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!

Wed, May 06, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Hoffman Heights Quiet Computer Lab

Learn the basics of computer use and navigation or improve your skills!

LGBTQ+ Book Club - Hijab Butch Blues by Lamya H.

Fri, May 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room

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

Sat, May 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Hoffman Heights Makerspace

Read and discuss queer stories in a variety of genres! May's book: Hijab Butch Blues by Lamya H.

Learn to Sew

Mon, May 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room

Learn a basic sewing craft with friends! Participants are encouraged to bring their own machine. Ages 13+

This event is full

Tue, May 12, 10:30am - 11:00am

Hoffman Children's Area

Weekly Storytime for ages 0-8, followed by Learn & Play

Tech 101 - Internet Privacy

Tue, May 12, 11:00am - 11:30am

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!

Wed, May 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room

Learn how to protect yourself online in the age of AI

Yarn 'n Yap

Sat, May 16, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Hoffman Heights Makerspace

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

Summer Fire Prevention - Aurora Fire Rescue

Sat, May 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room

Be ready before emergencies happen. Learn how to prevent fires, stay prepared, and protect what’s important to you with essential fire safety and emergency planning. (ages 10+)

Mon, May 18, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Hoffman Heights Makerspace

Learn sewing machine basics so you can reserve Hoffman’s sewing machine. This program need only be taken once. Ages 15+

This event is full

Tue, May 19, 10:30am - 11:00am

Hoffman Children's Area

Weekly Storytime for ages 0-8, followed by Learn & Play

Teen Taste Test - Pickle Party

Tue, May 19, 11:00am - 11:30am

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!

Wed, May 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Hoffman Heights Makerspace

Crunch on a bunch of different pickle flavors!

Turn Your Anxiety into a Superpower - with the Spring Institute

Thu, May 21, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room

Join a trainer from the Spring Institute for an empowering session where you’ll learn to transform anxiety into a source of strength and focus.

Let's Cook - Kimchi

Thu, May 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Hoffman Heights Makerspace

Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by learning how this salty side dish is made!

This event is full

Fri, May 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room

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

Tue, May 26, 10:30am - 11:00am

Hoffman Children's Area

Weekly Storytime for ages 0-8, followed by Learn & Play

Book of the Month Club - at the ACAA

Tue, May 26, 11:00am - 11:30am

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, May 26, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Try out a new book! Every month, the ACAA will have a featured Book of the Month. Read the book and join us for tea and snacks! May: An Unfinished Love Story by Doris Goodwin

Finding Your Tribe in Native American Research - Hosted by the Aurora Genealogical Society

Tue, May 26, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Learn about essential sources for researching your Native American ancestors.

Register

Hoffman Marketplace - Beginner Container Gardening

Wed, May 27, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room

No yard? No problem! Join Aurora Water to learn how to grow vibrant vegetables, herbs and flowers in containers, no matter your space. The program lets out into the Hoffman Marketplace afterwards!

Hoffman Marketplace - Painted Flowerpots

Wed, May 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

At the Hoffman Marketplace, attend an all-ages craft open to walk-ins while supplies last!

Hoffman Marketplace

Wed, May 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Every last Wednesday May-August join APL and Rebel Marketplace for an after-hours local vendor market with fun activities!

Hoffman Marketplace - Cave Painting Storytime

Wed, May 27, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

At the Hoffman Marketplace attend a special candle-lit storytime about the ancient world!

Self-Sustainable - Wax Warps & Clean Produce

Thu, May 28, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room

Learn how to properly clean your produce and keep it fresh with DIY wax wraps! Ages 13+

This event is full

SOI Celebration - Buried Stories and Living Reptiles

Sat, May 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room

Celebrate summer reading with reptiles form the Morrison Nature Center, followed by fun filled activities and cake! (Ages 0-17)

Saturday Morning Puzzle Club

Sat, May 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Hoffman Heights Makerspace

Enjoy a quiet Saturday morning with tea and puzzles! Guests can work collaboratively or individually.

Beginner's Acrylic Painting

Sat, May 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Hoffman Heights Makerspace

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

This event is full

Mon, Jun 01, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Hoffman Heights Makerspace

Hoffman's makerspace will open for an all-day free paint. Bring your own supplies or use those provided for a self-guided watercolor craft!

Learn to Sew

Mon, Jun 01, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room

Learn a basic sewing craft with friends! Participants are encouraged to bring their own machine. Ages 13+

Tue, Jun 02, 10:30am - 11:00am

Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room

Weekly Storytime for ages 0-8, followed by Learn & Play

Tech 101 - Computer Basics

Tue, Jun 02, 11:00am - 11:30am

Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room

Following Storytime, join us for a freeform craft or activity during play group time, and connect with other parents and caregivers!

Wed, Jun 03, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Hoffman Heights Quiet Computer Lab

Learn the basics of computer use and navigation or improve your skills!

Registration opens Monday, May 4 2026 at 3:00pm

Local LGBTQ+ History

Thu, Jun 04, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room

Join us with the Aurora History Museum to learn about the history of the LGBTQ+ movement in Colorado and Aurora!

PJ Movie Night - The Mitchells vs the Machines

Fri, Jun 05, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room

Join a family-friendly movie night featuring "The Mitchells vs the Machines ” (2021, PG). Free popcorn! PJs welcome but not required.

Sat, Jun 06, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Hoffman Heights Makerspace

Learn to use a sewing machine safely so you can be certified to reserve one for independent use at Hoffman. Patrons need only attend this certification once.(Ages 15+)

Tue, Jun 09, 10:30am - 11:00am

Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room

Weekly Storytime for ages 0-8, followed by Learn & Play

Tue, Jun 09, 11:00am - 11:30am

Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room

Following Storytime, join us for a freeform craft or activity during play group time, and connect with other parents and caregivers!

Bones, Rocks, and Dino Tracks! - with Morrison Nature Center

Wed, Jun 10, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Hoffman Heights Makerspace

Hoffman's makerspace will open for an all-day free paint. Bring your own supplies or use those provided for a self-guided watercolor craft!

Wed, Jun 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room

Join the City of Aurora Naturalist Team and discover how rocks tell million-year-old stories, get up close with real fossils, and dig for dinosaurs of your very own!

Tech 101 - Typing Basics

Wed, Jun 10, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Hoffman Heights Quiet Computer Lab

Learn the basics of typing so you can practice and improve!

Entomology - Insect Pinning

Fri, Jun 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room

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

Sat, Jun 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room

Join a local expert and learn to make beautiful art out of insects! Ages 12+

LGBTQ+ Book Club - A Lady for a Duke by Alexis Hall

Sat, Jun 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Hoffman Heights Makerspace

Read and discuss queer stories in a variety of genres! June's book: A Lady for a Duke by Alexis Hall.

Mon, Jun 15, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Hoffman Heights Makerspace

Learn to use a sewing machine safely so you can be certified to reserve one for independent use at Hoffman. Patrons need only attend this certification once.(Ages 15+)

Mon, Jun 15, 1:30pm - 5:00pm

Hoffman Heights Makerspace

Hoffman's makerspace will open for an all-day free paint. Bring your own supplies or use those provided for a self-guided watercolor craft!

Tue, Jun 16, 10:30am - 11:00am

Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room

Weekly Storytime for ages 0-8, followed by Learn & Play

Teen Taste Test - Extreme Flavors

Tue, Jun 16, 11:00am - 11:30am

Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room

Following Storytime, join us for a freeform craft or activity during play group time, and connect with other parents and caregivers!

Hot Wheels - Drag Race

Wed, Jun 17, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room

Put your cars to the test on our speedway!

Wed, Jun 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Hoffman Heights Makerspace

Try the most extreme versions of sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami!

Fraud Prevention

Thu, Jun 18, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room

Join the Spring Institute to learn how to protect yourself from fraud.

Let's Cook - Cooking with Kids

Thu, Jun 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Hoffman Heights Makerspace

Learn how to make banana chia pancakes as a family! Open to all ages - kids and adults must attend together.

Yarn 'n Yap

Sat, Jun 20, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Hoffman Heights Makerspace

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

DIY Pride Swag

Sat, Jun 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Hoffman Heights Makerspace

Get ready for Pride by making your own stickers, buttons, and vinyl decals!

Block of the Month

Mon, Jun 22, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Every month create a new quilt block! Participants are encouraged to bring their own machine. Ages 13+

Registration opens Saturday, May 23 2026 at 3:00pm

Tue, Jun 23, 10:30am - 11:00am

Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room

Weekly Storytime for ages 0-8, followed by Learn & Play

Tue, Jun 23, 11:00am - 11:30am

Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room

Following Storytime, join us for a freeform craft or activity during play group time, and connect with other parents and caregivers!

Hoffman Marketplace - Pickling Workshop

Wed, Jun 24, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Hoffman Heights Makerspace

Hoffman's makerspace will open for an all-day free paint. Bring your own supplies or use those provided for a self-guided watercolor craft!

Wed, Jun 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room

Learn the basics of pickling for a yummy snack! Ages 12+

Hoffman Marketplace - DIY Printed Totes

Wed, Jun 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Hoffman Heights Makerspace

Customize your tote for the market! While supplies last.

Hoffman Marketplace

Wed, Jun 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Every last Wednesday May-August join APL and Rebel Marketplace for an after-hours local vendor market with fun activities!

Self-Sustainable - Kitchen Hygiene

Thu, Jun 25, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room

Learn what you need to keep your kitchen safe and your wooden tools clean! Ages 13+

Saturday Morning Puzzle Club

Fri, Jun 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room

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

Sat, Jun 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Hoffman Heights Makerspace

Enjoy a quiet Saturday morning with tea and puzzles! Guests can work collaboratively or individually.

Beginner's Acrylic Painting

Sat, Jun 27, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Hoffman Heights Makerspace

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

Mon, Jun 29, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Hoffman Heights Makerspace

Hoffman's makerspace will open for an all-day free paint. Bring your own supplies or use those provided for a self-guided watercolor craft!

Tue, Jun 30, 10:30am - 11:00am

Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room

Weekly Storytime for ages 0-8, followed by Learn & Play