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DIY Recycled Snow Globes

Makerspace

2025-12-12 16:00:00 2025-12-12 17:30:00 America/Denver DIY Recycled Snow Globes 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. APL Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - Martin Luther King, Jr. Makerspace

Friday, December 12
4:00pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-12-12 16:00:00 2025-12-12 17:30:00 America/Denver DIY Recycled Snow Globes 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. APL Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - Martin Luther King, Jr. Makerspace

APL Martin Luther King, Jr. Library

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.

Learn how to use a recycled jar, 3D printed figures, glycerin, and glitter to make a snow globe! This program is for ages 12+ as participants will use hot glue guns. Children under 8 are not allowed in the Makerspace.

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

EVENT TYPE: | Makerspace | General Interest | 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.

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Mon, Dec 08, 9:00am - 3:00pm

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

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

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English as a Second Language

Wed, Dec 10, 9:00am - 3:00pm

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English as a Second Language

Thu, Dec 11, 9:00am - 3:00pm

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

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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.

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Sat, Dec 13, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

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English as a Second Language

Mon, Dec 15, 9:00am - 3:00pm

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Tue, Dec 16, 9:00am - 3:00pm

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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

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English as a Second Language

Thu, Dec 18, 9:00am - 3:00pm

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Sat, Dec 20, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Join us for a fun playgroup in the youth area.

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Join us for a fun playgroup in the youth area.

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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

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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

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Join us for a fun playgroup in the youth area.

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Practice speaking Spanish with a group.

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MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)

Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.

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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

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Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.

English as a Second Language

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Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.

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Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.

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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

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Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.

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English as a Second Language

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English as a Second Language

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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

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Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.

English as a Second Language

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Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.

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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.

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English as a Second Language

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MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)

Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.

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

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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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