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Laser Engraving 101: Pendents and Keychains
2025-11-14 16:00:00 2025-11-14 17:45:00 America/Denver Laser Engraving 101: Pendents and Keychains Learn the basics of using a laser engraver, and make a keychain or pendent to take home! This program is for ages 8 and up. Participants under 18 must bring an adult.  APL Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - Martin Luther King, Jr. Makerspace

Friday, November 14
4:00pm - 5:45pm

Add to Calendar 2025-11-14 16:00:00 2025-11-14 17:45:00 America/Denver Laser Engraving 101: Pendents and Keychains Learn the basics of using a laser engraver, and make a keychain or pendent to take home! This program is for ages 8 and up. Participants under 18 must bring an adult.  APL Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - Martin Luther King, Jr. Makerspace

APL Martin Luther King, Jr. Library

Martin Luther King, Jr. Makerspace

Learn the basics of using a laser engraver, and make a keychain or pendent to take home! This program is for ages 8 and up. Participants under 18 must bring an adult. 

Learn the basics of using a laser engraver! Choose from a selection of designs and the laser cutter will engrave it on your pendent or keychain using infrared light! This program is for ages 8 and up. Participants under 18 must bring an adult.

AGE GROUP: | Tween (9-12) | Teens (12-18) | Older Adults | Adults (21+) | Adults (18+) |

EVENT TYPE: | Science and Technology | Makerspace | General Interest | Arts and Crafts |

APL Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
Phone: 303.739.1943
Branch manager
Myra Alvey
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Today's hours

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

We're closed Tuesday November 11 due to Veterans Day
Mon, Nov 10 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Nov 11 Closed
(Veterans Day)
Wed, Nov 12 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Nov 13 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Nov 14 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 15 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Nov 16 Closed
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The Martin Luther King, Jr. Library is located on Colfax Avenue between Florance and Dayton Streets nextdoor to the Aurora Fox Theater.

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Dragon Gizmo
Wed, Nov 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MLK Boston Community Room
Color and put together a fun dragon puppet.
Sewing Machines 101: Drawstring Bags - Makerstuff
Thu, Nov 13, 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Take a turn on a sewing machine! Learn the basics of a sewing machine and make a drawstring bag. This program is for ages 13 and up. Participants under 18 must bring an adult. 
Laser Engraving 101: Pendents and Keychains
Fri, Nov 14, 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. Makerspace
Learn the basics of using a laser engraver, and make a keychain or pendent to take home! This program is for ages 8 and up. Participants under 18 must bring an adult. 
DnD - Morning Block
Sat, Nov 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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
DnD - 4- hour block
Sat, Nov 15, 10:00am - 2:00pm
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
Early Literacy Playgroup
Sat, Nov 15, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Join us for a fun playgroup in the youth area.
DnD - Afternoon Slot
Sat, Nov 15, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Role-play alongside fellow players and our Dungeon Masters in a tabletop collaborative storytelling game! Please arrive before 12:30pm for character creation.
Spanish Conversation Group
Sat, Nov 15, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
MLK Café
Practice your Spanish in a supportive, friendly setting.
English as a Second Language
Mon, Nov 17, 9:00am - 3:00pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.
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English as a Second Language
Tue, Nov 18, 9:00am - 3:00pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
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English as a Second Language
Wed, Nov 19, 9:00am - 3:00pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
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Marble Run
Wed, Nov 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Color and build your own marble run tower, complete with marbles.
English as a Second Language
Thu, Nov 20, 9:00am - 3:00pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.
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Nail and String Art - MakerStuff
Fri, Nov 21, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. Makerspace
Pound nails into a wooden board, then wind yarn between the nails to fill in the shape!
This event is full
Early Literacy Playgroup
Sat, Nov 22, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Join us for a fun playgroup in the youth area.
English as a Second Language
Mon, Nov 24, 9:00am - 3:00pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.
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English as a Second Language
Tue, Nov 25, 9:00am - 3:00pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
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English as a Second Language
Wed, Nov 26, 9:00am - 3:00pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
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Fruit Crafts
Wed, Nov 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MLK Boston Community Room
Make some fun fruit crafts.
DnD - 4- hour block
Sat, Nov 29, 10:00am - 2:00pm
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 - Morning Block
Sat, Nov 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Role-play alongside fellow players and our Dungeon Masters in a tabletop collaborative storytelling game! Please arrive by 10:30am for character creation.
Early Literacy Playgroup
Sat, Nov 29, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Join us for a fun playgroup in the youth area.
Early Literacy Playgroup
Sat, Nov 29, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Join us for a fun playgroup in the youth area.
DnD - Afternoon Slot
Sat, Nov 29, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Role-play alongside fellow players and our Dungeon Masters in a tabletop collaborative storytelling game! Please arrive before 12:30pm for character creation.
Spanish Conversation Group
Sat, Nov 29, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
MLK Café
Practice your Spanish with a group.
English as a Second Language
Mon, Dec 01, 9:00am - 3:00pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.
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English as a Second Language
Tue, Dec 02, 9:00am - 3:00pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
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English as a Second Language
Wed, Dec 03, 9:00am - 3:00pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
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Afterschool Club: Olaf Pictures and crafts
Wed, Dec 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us to create an Olaf picture out of cottonballs and more holiday crafts.
English as a Second Language
Thu, Dec 04, 9:00am - 3:00pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.
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Adult Craft Crew
Fri, Dec 05, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
MLK Boston Community Room
Bring your own project to work on and socialize or make a simple craft of your own. 
Early Literacy Playgroup
Sat, Dec 06, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Join us for a fun playgroup in the youth area.
STOP the BLEED Training
Sat, Dec 06, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
This hands-on class with AFR teaches how to recognize life-threatening bleeding, apply pressure, pack wounds, and use a tourniquet. Participants will receive official certification and a certificate.
English as a Second Language
Mon, Dec 08, 9:00am - 3:00pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.
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English as a Second Language
Tue, Dec 09, 9:00am - 3:00pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
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English as a Second Language
Wed, Dec 10, 9:00am - 3:00pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.
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Afterschool Club: Marshmallow Snowflakes
Wed, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MLK Boston Community Room
Create marshmallow snowflakes and snow people.
English as a Second Language
Thu, Dec 11, 9:00am - 3:00pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.
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DnD - 4- hour block
Sat, Dec 13, 10:00am - 2:00pm
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 - Morning Block
Sat, Dec 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Role-play alongside fellow players and our Dungeon Masters in a tabletop collaborative storytelling game! Please arrive by 10:30am for character creation.
Early Literacy Playgroup
Sat, Dec 13, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Join us for a fun playgroup in the youth area.
DnD - Afternoon Slot
Sat, Dec 13, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Role-play alongside fellow players and our Dungeon Masters in a tabletop collaborative storytelling game! Please arrive before 12:30pm for character creation.
Spanish Conversation Group
Sat, Dec 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
MLK Café
Practice your speaking Spanish with a group.
English as a Second Language
Mon, Dec 15, 9:00am - 3:00pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.
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English as a Second Language
Tue, Dec 16, 9:00am - 3:00pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.
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English as a Second Language
Wed, Dec 17, 9:00am - 3:00pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
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Afterschool Club: STEM Tree
Wed, Dec 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MLK Boston Community Room
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English as a Second Language
Thu, Dec 18, 9:00am - 3:00pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.
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Early Literacy Playgroup
Sat, Dec 20, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Join us for a fun playgroup in the youth area.
Early Literacy Playgroup
Sat, Dec 20, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Join us for a fun playgroup in the youth area.
Adult Craft Crew - Social Craft Time
Fri, Dec 26, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
MLK Boston Community Room
Bring your own project to work on and socialize or make a simple craft of your own.
Registration opens Friday, November 28 2025 at 4:00pm
DnD - Morning Block
Sat, Dec 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Role-play alongside fellow players and our Dungeon Masters in a tabletop collaborative storytelling game! Please arrive by 10:30am for character creation.
DnD - 4- hour block
Sat, Dec 27, 10:00am - 2:00pm
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
Early Literacy Playgroup
Sat, Dec 27, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Join us for a fun playgroup in the youth area.
DnD - Afternoon Slot
Sat, Dec 27, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Role-play alongside fellow players and our Dungeon Masters in a tabletop collaborative storytelling game! Please arrive before 12:30pm for character creation.
Spanish Conversation Group
Sat, Dec 27, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
MLK Café
Practice speaking Spanish with a group.
Beaded Bag Chains
Sat, Jan 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
MLK Boston Community Room
Make a jewelry chain for your favorite bag. Also known as bag charms. Try different beads and charms for a one of a kind accessory. All supplies provided.
English as a Second Language
Mon, Jan 05, 9:00am - 3:00pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.
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English as a Second Language
Tue, Jan 06, 9:00am - 3:00pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.
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English as a Second Language
Wed, Jan 07, 9:00am - 3:00pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.
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Tissue Paper Craft
Wed, Jan 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MLK Boston Community Room
Make an artistic picture using squares of colorful tissue paper and glue. Hands-on creativity and fun.
English as a Second Language
Thu, Jan 08, 9:00am - 3:00pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.
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Spanish Conversation Group
Sat, Jan 10, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
MLK Café
Practice your Spanish with conversation. The group is meeting earlier this week due to an event in the afternoon.
Winter Fire Safety
Sat, Jan 10, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
Keep your home safe this winter! Learn about the different types of fire extinguishers, which fire types each is designed for, and the basics of how to use them safely.
English as a Second Language
Mon, Jan 12, 9:00am - 3:00pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.
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