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Poetry Breakfast

Indigenous Heritage
2025-11-12 11:00:00 2025-11-12 12:30:00 America/Denver Poetry Breakfast Join Aurora’s poet Laureate Ahja Fox for a light breakfast and guided conversation about Indigenous voices in poetry. APL Hoffman Heights Library - Hoffman Heights Makerspace

Wednesday, November 12
11:00am - 12:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-11-12 11:00:00 2025-11-12 12:30:00 America/Denver Poetry Breakfast Join Aurora’s poet Laureate Ahja Fox for a light breakfast and guided conversation about Indigenous voices in poetry. APL Hoffman Heights Library - Hoffman Heights Makerspace

APL Hoffman Heights Library

Hoffman Heights Makerspace

Join Aurora’s poet Laureate Ahja Fox for a light breakfast and guided conversation about Indigenous voices in poetry.

AGE GROUP: | Older Adults | Adults (21+) | Adults (18+) |

EVENT TYPE: | Speaker Series | Literacy | History & Culture | General Interest | Education | Community Events | Author Events | Arts Education |

APL Hoffman Heights Library
Phone: 303.739.1572
Branch manager
Tessy Walker
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We're open 10:00AM to 6:00PM

Mon, Oct 13 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Oct 14 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Oct 15 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Oct 16 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Oct 17 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Oct 19 Closed
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About the Library

 

The Hoffman Heights Library is located on Peoria Street just north of 13th Avenue.

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

Hoffman Heights Lower Level Community Room

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

Upcoming Events

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Storytime - Hoffman
Tue, Oct 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoffman Children's Area
Weekly Storytime for ages 0-8, followed by Learn & Play
Learn & Play - Hoffman
Tue, Oct 14, 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!
Genealogy Open Hours - Aurora Genealogical Society
Wed, Oct 15, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Trying to learn more about your family history? Visit the Aurora Genealogical Society during their open hours to ask questions and get advice!
Silver Screenings - Psycho (R), con subtítulos en español
Thu, Oct 16, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
An afterhours movie club featuring classics (new & old), foreign films, and those off the beaten path. Featuring free popcorn!
Genealogy Open Hours - Aurora Genealogical Society
Sat, Oct 18, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Trying to learn more about your family history? Visit the Aurora Genealogical Society during their open hours to ask questions and get advice!
Día de los Muertos Craft Party
Sat, Oct 18, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Join us and Amigos de Mexico in celebration of Día de los Muertos with festive crafts and games!
Yarn 'n Yap
Sat, Oct 18, 11:00am - 1:00pm
HOF Makerspace Patron 1
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.
Storytime - Hoffman
Tue, Oct 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoffman Children's Area
Weekly Storytime for ages 0-8, followed by Learn & Play
Learn & Play - Hoffman
Tue, Oct 21, 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!
Genealogy Open Hours - Aurora Genealogical Society
Wed, Oct 22, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Trying to learn more about your family history? Visit the Aurora Genealogical Society during their open hours to ask questions and get advice!
Teen Taste Test - Japanese Snacks
Fri, Oct 24, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room
Try a variety of Japanese snacks while watching Godzilla: King of the Monsters! Open to ages 12-18.
Genealogy Open Hours - Aurora Genealogical Society
Sat, Oct 25, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Trying to learn more about your family history? Visit the Aurora Genealogical Society during their open hours to ask questions and get advice!
Saturday Morning Puzzle Club
Sat, Oct 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hoffman Heights Makerspace
Every 4th Saturday, enjoy a quiet morning with tea and puzzles! Guests can work collaboratively or individually.
Beginner's Acrylic Painting
Sat, Oct 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
HOF Makerspace Patron 1
Every Last Saturday, Follow step-by-step instructions and create a beautiful landscape. Ages 13+
This event is full
Block of the Month
Mon, Oct 27, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room
Interested in quilting? Join us every last Monday of the month to create a quilt block!
Storytime - Hoffman
Tue, Oct 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoffman Children's Area
Weekly Storytime for ages 0-8, followed by Learn & Play
Learn & Play - Hoffman
Tue, Oct 28, 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!
Book of the Month Club - at the ACAA
Tue, Oct 28, 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 to tell us what you think! Oct: The Island of Missing Trees, Elif Shafak
Published Genealogies - Aurora Genealogical Society
Tue, Oct 28, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Presented by David Fryxell, Author, Editor and Experienced Genealogist, learn how to access thousands of published genealogies. Zoom attendance available.
Register
Genealogy Open Hours - Aurora Genealogical Society
Wed, Oct 29, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Trying to learn more about your family history? Visit the Aurora Genealogical Society during their open hours to ask questions and get advice!
Ghost Family Portraits
Wed, Oct 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room
Even ghosts can't escape the horror of family photos -- enjoy making yours with a seasonal family-friendly craft and snack!
Escape Room - The Haunting of Hoffman Heights
Fri, Oct 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
Can you escape the haunted library? Use your wits and teamwork to find the librarian's secret and escape the clutches of her ghost! But beware! You only have 1 hour before she comes for your soul...
Escape Room - The Haunting of Hoffman Heights
Fri, Oct 31, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Can you escape the haunted library? Use your wits and teamwork to find the librarian's secret and escape the clutches of her ghost! But beware! You only have 1 hour before she comes for your soul...
Escape Room - The Haunting of Hoffman Heights
Fri, Oct 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Can you escape the haunted library? Use your wits and teamwork to find the librarian's secret and escape the clutches of her ghost! But beware! You only have 1 hour before she comes for your soul...
Escape Room - The Haunting of Hoffman Heights
Fri, Oct 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Can you escape the haunted library? Use your wits and teamwork to find the librarian's secret and escape the clutches of her ghost! But beware! You only have 1 hour before she comes for your soul...
Genealogy Open Hours - Aurora Genealogical Society
Sat, Nov 01, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Trying to learn more about your family history? Visit the Aurora Genealogical Society during their open hours to ask questions and get advice!
Escape Room - The Haunting of Hoffman Heights (Day 2)
Sat, Nov 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Can you escape the haunted library? Use your wits and teamwork to find the librarian's secret and escape the clutches of her ghost! But beware! You only have 1 hour before she comes for your soul...
Escape Room - The Haunting of Hoffman Heights (Day 2)
Sat, Nov 01, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Can you escape the haunted library? Use your wits and teamwork to find the librarian's secret and escape the clutches of her ghost! But beware! You only have 1 hour before she comes for your soul...
Escape Room - The Haunting of Hoffman Heights (Day 2)
Sat, Nov 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Can you escape the haunted library? Use your wits and teamwork to find the librarian's secret and escape the clutches of her ghost! But beware! You only have 1 hour before she comes for your soul...
Escape Room - The Haunting of Hoffman Heights (Day 2)
Sat, Nov 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Can you escape the haunted library? Use your wits and teamwork to find the librarian's secret and escape the clutches of her ghost! But beware! You only have 1 hour before she comes for your soul...
Storytime - Hoffman
Tue, Nov 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Weekly Storytime for ages 0-8, followed by Learn & Play
Learn & Play - Hoffman
Tue, Nov 04, 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!
Genealogy Open Hours - Aurora Genealogical Society
Wed, Nov 05, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Trying to learn more about your family history? Visit the Aurora Genealogical Society during their open hours to ask questions and get advice!
Rescheduled
Computer Basics
Wed, Nov 05, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
New date Wednesday, November 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Learn the basics of computer use and navigation or improve your skills!
Computer Basics
Wed, Nov 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Learn the basics of computer use and navigation or improve your skills!
Candle Making
Thu, Nov 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
HOF Makerspace Patron 1
Create some light and warmth by making your own candles!
PJ Movie Night - Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron
Fri, Nov 07, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room
Join a family-friendly movie night featuring "Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron” (2002, G). Free popcorn and coco! PJs welcome but not required.
Genealogy Open Hours - Aurora Genealogical Society
Sat, Nov 08, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Trying to learn more about your family history? Visit the Aurora Genealogical Society during their open hours to ask questions and get advice!
Saturday Storytime - at Hoffman Library
Sat, Nov 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Every first Saturday, join us for a classic storytime, featuring songs, interactive books, and fun themed activities!
LGBTQ+ Book Club - The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline
Sat, Nov 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Hoffman Heights Makerspace
Read and discuss queer stories in a variety of genres! November's book: The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline.
Learn to Sew
Mon, Nov 10, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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
Genealogy Open Hours - Aurora Genealogical Society
Wed, Nov 12, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Trying to learn more about your family history? Visit the Aurora Genealogical Society during their open hours to ask questions and get advice!
Books & Banter - A Fever in the Heartland
Wed, Nov 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room
Every 2nd Wednesday, join a friendly neighborhood book group fostering thoughtful discussion, lead by a community member. Nov: Fever in the Heartland, Timothy Egan
Poetry Breakfast - Indigenous Heritage
Wed, Nov 12, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Hoffman Heights Makerspace
Join Aurora’s poet Laureate Ahja Fox for a light breakfast and guided conversation about Indigenous voices in poetry.
Switch Free Play
Wed, Nov 12, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room
Enjoy 2 hours of unstructured gaming on the Nintendo Switch! You may bring your own Switch or use one of the library’s. Snacks and some games provided. Games must be rated E or T.
Autumn Embroidery Circle
Thu, Nov 13, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Hoffman Heights Makerspace
Enjoy light refreshments while learning a seasonal embroidery pattern. Suitable for all levels, ages 12+.
Arts and Snacks - Apple Turkeys
Fri, Nov 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoffman Heights Makerspace
Learn how to make a tasty piece of art! This month: Apple Turkeys!
Genealogy Open Hours - Aurora Genealogical Society
Sat, Nov 15, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Trying to learn more about your family history? Visit the Aurora Genealogical Society during their open hours to ask questions and get advice!
Yarn 'n Yap
Sat, Nov 15, 11:00am - 1:00pm
HOF Makerspace Patron 1
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.
Storytime - Hoffman
Tue, Nov 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Weekly Storytime for ages 0-8, followed by Learn & Play
Learn & Play - Hoffman
Tue, Nov 18, 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!
Crafty Club
Tue, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room
Hang out after school and make new crafts! Open to kids 6-11. This month: Leaf Chalk Art and Popsicle Stick Sleds
Genealogy Open Hours - Aurora Genealogical Society
Wed, Nov 19, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Trying to learn more about your family history? Visit the Aurora Genealogical Society during their open hours to ask questions and get advice!
Job Training - With the Spring Institute
Wed, Nov 19, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room
In partnership with the Spring Institute, join an expert to learn all the tips and tricks to land your next job!
Zine Making - with Stellan Knowles
Wed, Nov 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoffman Heights Makerspace
Join local author Stellan Knowles, contributor to the Trans Anthology Project, and celebrate Trans Awareness Week by making zines – a community builder and creative outlet!
Teen Taste Test - Thanksgiving Sodas
Fri, Nov 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
HOF Makerspace Patron 1
Why roast a whole turkey when you can have a Thanksgiving feast in liquid form? Try pumpkin-pie, corn on the cob, bacon, and more as sodas!
Silver Screenings - Roma (R, 2018), en español
Fri, Nov 21, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room
An afterhours movie club featuring classics (new & old), foreign films, and those off the beaten path. This month, Mexico’s first oscar-winning foreign-language film, featuring English subtitles!
Genealogy Open Hours - Aurora Genealogical Society
Sat, Nov 22, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Trying to learn more about your family history? Visit the Aurora Genealogical Society during their open hours to ask questions and get advice!
Tucked in 'Til Spring
Sat, Nov 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
*Note: This program is held at Morrison Nature Center, 16002 E Smith Rd.* Join us for a hibernation-themed storytime, with activities afterwards!
Saturday Morning Puzzle Club
Sat, Nov 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hoffman Heights Makerspace
Every 4th Saturday, enjoy a quiet morning with tea and puzzles! Guests can work collaboratively or individually.
Block of the Month
Mon, Nov 24, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room
Interested in quilting? Join us every last Monday of the month to create a quilt block!
Registration opens Saturday, October 25 2025 at 3:00pm
Storytime - Hoffman
Tue, Nov 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Weekly Storytime for ages 0-8, followed by Learn & Play
Learn & Play - Hoffman
Tue, Nov 25, 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!
Book of the Month Club - at the ACAA
Tue, Nov 25, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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 to tell us what you think! November: The Other Princess, Denny S Bryce
Crafty Club
Tue, Nov 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room
Hang out after school and make new crafts! Open to kids 6-11. This month: Leaf Chalk Art and Popsicle Stick Sleds
Genealogy Open Hours - Aurora Genealogical Society
Sat, Nov 29, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Trying to learn more about your family history? Visit the Aurora Genealogical Society during their open hours to ask questions and get advice!
Beginner's Acrylic Painting
Sat, Nov 29, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room
Every Last Saturday, Follow step-by-step instructions and create a beautiful landscape. Ages 13+
This event is full
Storytime - Hoffman
Tue, Dec 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Weekly Storytime for ages 0-8, followed by Learn & Play
Learn & Play - Hoffman
Tue, Dec 02, 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!
Opening Up the U.S. Bureau of Land Management - Aurora Genealogical Society
Tue, Dec 02, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Presented by Carol Darrow, Professional Genealogist, learn how to explore land patents, surveys, and tract books. Virtual attendance only.
Register
Genealogy Open Hours - Aurora Genealogical Society
Wed, Dec 03, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Trying to learn more about your family history? Visit the Aurora Genealogical Society during their open hours to ask questions and get advice!
Bee the Vibe: Harm Reduction
Wed, Dec 03, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room
Join us for a presentation about harm reduction! Afterwards, have a chance to talk to the educators and get free harm reduction supplies/resources, including Narcan. Presentation starts at 2 p.m.
Genealogy Open Hours - Aurora Genealogical Society
Sat, Dec 06, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Trying to learn more about your family history? Visit the Aurora Genealogical Society during their open hours to ask questions and get advice!
Saturday Storytime - at Hoffman Library
Sat, Dec 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoffman Children's Area
Every first Saturday, join us for a classic storytime, featuring songs, interactive books, and fun themed activities!
Storytime - Hoffman
Tue, Dec 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Weekly Storytime for ages 0-8, followed by Learn & Play
Learn & Play - Hoffman
Tue, Dec 09, 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!
Genealogy Open Hours - Aurora Genealogical Society
Wed, Dec 10, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Trying to learn more about your family history? Visit the Aurora Genealogical Society during their open hours to ask questions and get advice!
Genealogy Open Hours - Aurora Genealogical Society
Sat, Dec 13, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Trying to learn more about your family history? Visit the Aurora Genealogical Society during their open hours to ask questions and get advice!
LGBTQ+ Book Club - Make the Season Bright by Ashley Herring Blake
Sat, Dec 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Hoffman Heights Makerspace
Read and discuss queer stories in a variety of genres! December's book: Make the Season Bright by Ashley Herring Blake.
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