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Open Lab: Papercrafts

Makerspace

2025-12-08 16:00:00 2025-12-08 17:45:00 America/Denver Open Lab: Papercrafts Coloring! Greeting cards! Simple origami! We provide paper, you provide imagination! What will you make? 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

Monday, December 08
4:00pm - 5:45pm

Add to Calendar 2025-12-08 16:00:00 2025-12-08 17:45:00 America/Denver Open Lab: Papercrafts Coloring! Greeting cards! Simple origami! We provide paper, you provide imagination! What will you make? 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

Coloring! Greeting cards! Simple origami! We provide paper, you provide imagination! What will you make? This program is for ages 8 and up. Participants under 18 must bring an adult.

Choose your own paper-based craft adventure! We will have instructions for simple origami and buttons, stencils and pencils, markers and crayons, scissors and glue sticks. Come hang out and craft with us! 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: | General Interest | Community Events | Arts Education | Arts and Crafts |

APL Martin Luther King, Jr. Library

Hours

About the Library

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Library is located on Colfax Avenue between Florance and Dayton Streets nextdoor to the Aurora Fox Theater.

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

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

Upcoming Events

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.

Open Lab: Papercrafts - Makerspace

Mon, Dec 08, 4:00pm - 5:45pm

Martin Luther King, Jr. Makerspace

Coloring! Greeting cards! Simple origami! We provide paper, you provide imagination! What will you make? This program is for ages 8 and up. Participants under 18 must bring an adult.

English as a Second Language

Tue, Dec 09, 9:00am - 3:00pm

MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)

Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.

Tue, Dec 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Rejoin us for our monthly slime activity, as we create winter themed slime!

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.

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.

Natural Decorations

Thu, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Create decorations using natural materials. Make popcorn and cranberry garlands, or paint pinecones for a festive brightness.

DIY Recycled Snow Globes - Makerspace

Fri, Dec 12, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Martin Luther King, Jr. Makerspace

Make a DIY Snowglobe from a recycled jar and 3D printed figures. Then, fill it with glitter “snow”! This program is for ages 12 and up and uses hot glue guns.

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.

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

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.

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.

Cake Pop Decoration

Tue, Dec 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Decorate a premade cake pop using a variety of icings, chocolates, and sprinkles!

English as a Second Language

Wed, Dec 17, 9:00am - 3:00pm

MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)

Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.

Afterschool Club: STEM Tree

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

MLK Boston Community Room

Build a tree out of straws and modeling clay. Enjoy stories and snacks.

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.

Makerspace: Reusable Gift Bags

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

Create a gift bag out of fabric that can be washed to be reused another day.

This event is full

Lasercut Wood Ornaments - Makespace

Fri, Dec 19, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Martin Luther King, Jr. Makerspace

Make a laser-cut and engraved wooden ornament! Pick from our stash of images or bring one simple image of your own. Images subject to staff approval. This program is for ages 13 and up.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

English as a Second Language

Tue, Jan 13, 9:00am - 3:00pm

MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)

Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.

English as a Second Language

Wed, Jan 14, 9:00am - 3:00pm

MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)

Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.

Paint Wooden Toys

Wed, Jan 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

MLK Café

Choose from a toolbox, a bendy snake, or an airplane to paint and decorate.

English as a Second Language

Thu, Jan 15, 9:00am - 3:00pm

MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)

Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.

Beaded Bag Chains

Sat, Jan 17, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

MLK Boston Community Room

Create a beaded bag chain to personalize your bag.

English as a Second Language

Tue, Jan 20, 9:00am - 3:00pm

MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)

Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.

English as a Second Language

Wed, Jan 21, 9:00am - 3:00pm

MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)

Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.

Color Fuzzy Posters

Wed, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

MLK Boston Community Room

Color fuzzy posters with Sesame Street or Winter Fun designs.

English as a Second Language

Thu, Jan 22, 9:00am - 3:00pm

MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)

Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.

Spanish Conversation Group

Sat, Jan 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

MLK Café

Practice your Spanish conversation.

English as a Second Language

Mon, Jan 26, 9:00am - 3:00pm

MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)

Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.

English as a Second Language

Tue, Jan 27, 9:00am - 3:00pm

MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)

Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.

English as a Second Language

Wed, Jan 28, 9:00am - 3:00pm

MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)

Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.

Wed, Jan 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

MLK Boston Community Room

Make and decorate fun sports crafts.

English as a Second Language

Thu, Jan 29, 9:00am - 3:00pm

MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)

Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.

3D Canvas with Flowers

Sat, Jan 31, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

MLK Boston Community Room

Paint and then attach beautiful flowers to a canvas to make a bouquet in a vase painting.

English as a Second Language

Mon, Feb 02, 9:00am - 3:00pm

MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)

Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.

English as a Second Language

Tue, Feb 03, 9:00am - 3:00pm

MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)

Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.

English as a Second Language

Wed, Feb 04, 9:00am - 3:00pm

MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)

Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.

Wed, Feb 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

MLK Boston Community Room

Play reading bingo games and learn literacy skills.

English as a Second Language

Thu, Feb 05, 9:00am - 3:00pm

MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)

Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.

DnD - Morning Block

Sat, Feb 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm

MLK Study Room E

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, Feb 07, 10:00am - 2:00pm

MLK Study Room F

Role-play alongside fellow players and our Dungeon Masters in a tabletop collaborative storytelling game! Please arrive before 10:30am for character creation.

DnD - Afternoon Block

Sat, Feb 07, 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, Feb 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

MLK Café

Practice your Spanish conversation.

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