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The Fascinating History of Libraries
2026-04-25 14:00:00 2026-04-25 15:00:00 America/Denver The Fascinating History of Libraries For National Library Week, learn about the history of libraries from Mesopotamia to the present. APL Mission Viejo Library - Mission Viejo Community Room

Saturday, April 25
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-25 14:00:00 2026-04-25 15:00:00 America/Denver The Fascinating History of Libraries For National Library Week, learn about the history of libraries from Mesopotamia to the present. APL Mission Viejo Library - Mission Viejo Community Room

APL Mission Viejo Library

Mission Viejo Community Room

For National Library Week, learn about the history of libraries from Mesopotamia to the present.

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

EVENT TYPE: | Arts and Crafts |

APL Mission Viejo Library
Phone: 303.326.8600
Branch manager
Jenny Rodger
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We're open 10:00AM to 6:00PM

Mon, Jun 08 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Jun 09 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Jun 10 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jun 11 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jun 12 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 13 10:00AM to 6:00PM
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About the Library

 

The Mission Viejo Library is located on Chambers Boulevard just south of Hampden.

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

Mission Viejo Community Room

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

Upcoming Events

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80s Roller Rink Murder Mystery
Sat, Jun 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
Can you solve this totally rad mystery? Roles will be assigned at the time of the event, 80s attire optional but encouraged.
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Adult DnD
Sat, Jun 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
Role-play in a tabletop collaborative storytelling game! New Players always welcome.
This event is full
Baby Storytime - Ages 0-2
Mon, Jun 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Mission Viejo Community Room
Sing, read, and rhyme with babies ages 0-24 months and their caregivers.
MVL Tots Tunes
Tue, Jun 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Mission Viejo Community Room
Children and caregivers enjoy songs, movement, and musical instruments together.
Hieroglyphic Pot Painting & Plant Giveaway
Wed, Jun 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
Unearth the past with a lesson on ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs and take a plant home with you.
This event is full
Dinosaur Skeletons
Wed, Jun 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
Assemble the skeleton of a dinosaur just like a real archaeologist.
This event is full
MVL Storytime (All Ages)
Thu, Jun 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Mission Viejo Community Room
Come listen to stories, learn rhymes, socialize and play!
Amazing Digital Circus Craft
Thu, Jun 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
Make some abstract art and share theories with other fans before the new episode release.
Read to a Therapy Dog
Sat, Jun 20, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
What better way to practice reading aloud than with a friendly dog? Call Mission Viejo Library (MVL) at 303-326-8600 to register for a 15-minute session.
Adult DnD
Sat, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
Role-play in a tabletop collaborative storytelling game! New Players always welcome.
This event is full
Baby Storytime - Ages 0-2
Mon, Jun 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Mission Viejo Community Room
Sing, read, and rhyme with babies ages 0-24 months and their caregivers.
MVL Tots Tunes
Tue, Jun 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Mission Viejo Community Room
Children and caregivers enjoy songs, movement, and musical instruments together.
Dinosaur Dirt Cups
Wed, Jun 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
Make a tasty prehistoric treat.
This event is full
MVL Storytime (All Ages)
Thu, Jun 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Mission Viejo Community Room
Come listen to stories, learn rhymes, socialize and play!
Teen Advisory Group (TAG)
Thu, Jun 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
Advise library staff on what events would be fun for teens while earning volunteer time.
Coffee and Coloring
Fri, Jun 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
Come enjoy some adult coloring books, coffee, tea and other warm beverages.
Diamond Art Craft
Sat, Jun 27, 10:00am - 11:30am
Mission Viejo Community Room
Diamond art is like a paint-by-number, but with tiny plastic gems instead of paint. Make a magnet to keep in this relaxing craft.
This event is full
Boston Tea Party
Sat, Jun 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
Celebrate Independence Day with a revolutionary themed tea party.
Baby Storytime - Ages 0-2
Mon, Jun 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Mission Viejo Community Room
Sing, read, and rhyme with babies ages 0-24 months and their caregivers.
Tots Tunes: Block & Play
Tue, Jun 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Mission Viejo Community Room
Develop problem-solving and fine motor skills while fostering creativity and imagination! Come play with a variety of blocks and interact with others.
Summer Watercolors
Wed, Jul 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
Coat your brush for an open paint session to bring forth a lovely summery watercolor painting.
This event is full
Firework Cookies
Wed, Jul 01, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
Decorate cookies to look like fireworks for the Fourth of July.
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Cancelled
MVL Storytime (All Ages)
Thu, Jul 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Come listen to stories, learn rhymes, socialize and play!
Baby Storytime - Ages 0-2
Mon, Jul 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Mission Viejo Community Room
Sing, read, and rhyme with babies ages 0-24 months and their caregivers.
MVL Tots Tunes
Tue, Jul 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Mission Viejo Community Room
Children and caregivers enjoy songs, movement, and musical instruments together.
Foil Dinosaurs
Wed, Jul 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
Make a colorful dinosaur scene using shiny foil stickers.
MVL Storytime (All Ages)
Thu, Jul 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Mission Viejo Community Room
Come listen to stories, learn rhymes, socialize and play!
KPOP Hangout
Thu, Jul 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meet other KPOP fans, trade photo cards, play music trivia and more!
Teen DnD: Dinosaur Combat
Thu, Jul 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
Fight prehistoric beasts in a DnD combat session where Level 3 characters can be brought or will be provided.
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Fri, Jul 10, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
Stop by and donate blood to help save lives. Appointments on website, walk-ins welcome.
Bandana Block Printing
Sat, Jul 11, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
AV Studios teaches you how to use block printing to create your own custom bandana.
Adult DnD
Sat, Jul 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
Role-play in a tabletop collaborative storytelling game! New Players always welcome.
Baby Storytime - Ages 0-2
Mon, Jul 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Mission Viejo Community Room
Sing, read, and rhyme with babies ages 0-24 months and their caregivers.
Ukulele Sing-Along
Tue, Jul 14, 10:30am - 11:15am
Mission Viejo Community Room
Come sing and dance with Lisa and Leonard!
Plastic Straw Flowers
Wed, Jul 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
Make a long-lasting floral decoration from plastic straws and other basic supplies.
Scratch Art Dinosaurs
Wed, Jul 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
Scratch rainbow designs onto dinosaurs using a special paper.
MVL Storytime (All Ages)
Thu, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Mission Viejo Community Room
Come listen to stories, learn rhymes, socialize and play!
Dino Squishy Painting
Thu, Jul 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
Paint your own dinosaur squishy that you can take home and keep.
Coffee and Coloring
Fri, Jul 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
Come enjoy some adult coloring books, coffee, tea and other warm beverages.
Read to a Therapy Dog
Sat, Jul 18, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
What better way to practice reading aloud than with a friendly dog? Call Mission Viejo Library (MVL) at 303-326-8600 to register for a 15-minute session.
Dig Into Podcasts
Sat, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
Unearth the best apps to access podcasts, and survey the exciting content and stories out there.
Baby Storytime - Ages 0-2
Mon, Jul 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Mission Viejo Community Room
Sing, read, and rhyme with babies ages 0-24 months and their caregivers.
MVL Tots Tunes
Tue, Jul 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Mission Viejo Community Room
Children and caregivers enjoy songs, movement, and musical instruments together.
Clay Club
Wed, Jul 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
Make creatures using a special clay that dries quickly into figurines you get to keep.
This event is full
MVL Storytime (All Ages)
Thu, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Mission Viejo Community Room
Come listen to stories, learn rhymes, socialize and play!
Teen Advisory Group (TAG)
Thu, Jul 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
Advise library staff on what events would be fun for teens while earning volunteer time.
Miscellaneous Craft Hour
Fri, Jul 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
Choose your own craft from a wide variety of pre-made kits and materials.
This event is full
Colorado Landscaping Mythbusters
Sat, Jul 25, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
Aurora Water debunks myths and misconceptions about creating beautiful, sustainable Colorado landscapes.
Adult DnD
Sat, Jul 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
Role-play in a tabletop collaborative storytelling game! New Players always welcome.
Baby Storytime - Ages 0-2
Mon, Jul 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Mission Viejo Community Room
Sing, read, and rhyme with babies ages 0-24 months and their caregivers.
Tots Tunes: Block & Play
Tue, Jul 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Mission Viejo Community Room
Develop problem-solving and fine motor skills while fostering creativity and imagination! Come play with a variety of blocks and interact with others.
Perler Bead Club
Wed, Jul 29, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
Make a Perler bead (or "melty bead") project to take home and keep from a multitude of video game or pop culture patterns.
This event is full
MVL Storytime (All Ages)
Thu, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Mission Viejo Community Room
Come listen to stories, learn rhymes, socialize and play!
Pizza Making Class
Thu, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
Learn to make your own pizza that you can take home and cook in your oven with an instructor from Dion's Pizza. Registration required due to limited supplies.
Coffee and Coloring
Fri, Jul 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
Come enjoy some adult coloring books, coffee, tea and other warm beverages.
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