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Milk Jug Piggy Banks

2026-04-11 12:00:00 2026-04-11 14:00:00 America/Denver Milk Jug Piggy Banks Turn a recycled milk jug into a giant piggy bank! APL Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - MLK Café

Saturday, April 11
12:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-11 12:00:00 2026-04-11 14:00:00 America/Denver Milk Jug Piggy Banks Turn a recycled milk jug into a giant piggy bank! APL Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - MLK Café

APL Martin Luther King, Jr. Library

MLK Café

Turn a recycled milk jug into a giant piggy bank!

Attach some cardboard legs and some ears, then paint your milk jug to make a giant piggy bank of your very own!

AGE GROUP: | Tween (9-12) | Teens (12-18) | Older Adults | Children (6-11) | All Ages | Adults (21+) | Adults (18+) |

EVENT TYPE: | General Interest | Arts and Crafts |

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Upcoming Events

DnD - 4-Hour Block

Sat, Apr 18, 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.

This event is full

DnD - Morning Block

Sat, Apr 18, 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.

Early Literacy Playgroup

Sat, Apr 18, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Join us for a fun playgroup in the youth area.

DnD - Afternoon Block

Sat, Apr 18, 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.

This event is full

Spanish Conversation Group

Sat, Apr 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

MLK Café

Reading program for youth to practice reading aloud, play reading games and to listen to stories.

English as a Second Language

Mon, Apr 20, 9:00am - 3:00pm

MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)

Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.

English as a Second Language

Tue, Apr 21, 9:00am - 3:00pm

MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)

Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.

Tue, Apr 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Bring tech questions, get assistance and build a resume during the drop-in time.

Fear Food Factor

Tue, Apr 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

MLK Boston Community Room

Test your mettle against these gross snacks. From spicy to bugs, we'll see if you can last against these gross (but still edible) foods. Last person left wins a prize!

English as a Second Language

Wed, Apr 22, 9:00am - 3:00pm

MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)

Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.

Reading Buddies

Wed, Apr 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

MLK Boston Community Room

Reading program for youth to practice reading aloud, play reading games and to listen to stories.

English as a Second Language

Thu, Apr 23, 9:00am - 3:00pm

MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)

Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.

Thu, Apr 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Bring tech questions, get assistance and build a resume during the drop-in time.

Thu, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

MLK Boston Community Room

Celebrate National Poetry Month by taking upcycled books and turning them into a poetic art project.

Adult Craft and Chat

Fri, Apr 24, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

MLK Café

Bring the craft project you're working on and come hang out with fellow crafters!

Sat, Apr 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm

MLK Café

Unwind with a warm beverage and a meditative round of sorting craft supplies to start your morning off right!

Early Literacy Playgroup

Sat, Apr 25, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Join us for a fun playgroup in the youth area.

English as a Second Language

Tue, Apr 28, 9:00am - 3:00pm

MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)

Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.

Tue, Apr 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Bring tech questions, get assistance and build a resume during the drop-in time.

English as a Second Language

Wed, Apr 29, 9:00am - 3:00pm

MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)

Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.

Reading Buddies

Wed, Apr 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

MLK Boston Community Room

Reading program for youth to practice reading aloud, play reading games and to listen to stories.

English as a Second Language

Thu, Apr 30, 9:00am - 3:00pm

MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)

Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.

Thu, Apr 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Bring tech questions, get assistance and build a resume during the drop-in time.

Laser Cut Wood Box - Makerspace

Fri, May 01, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Martin Luther King, Jr. Makerspace

Cut pieces on our laser cutter, then assemble and paint your box! Ages 8+.

This event is full

DnD - 4-Hour Block

Sat, May 02, 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.

This event is full

DnD - Morning Block

Sat, May 02, 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.

Early Literacy Playgroup

Sat, May 02, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Join us for a fun playgroup in the youth area.

DnD - Afternoon Block

Sat, May 02, 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.

This event is full

Spanish Conversation Group

Sat, May 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

MLK Café

Reading program for youth to practice reading aloud, play reading games and to listen to stories.

English as a Second Language

Mon, May 04, 9:00am - 3:00pm

MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)

Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.

English as a Second Language

Tue, May 05, 9:00am - 3:00pm

MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)

Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.

Tue, May 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Bring tech questions, get assistance and build a resume during the drop-in time.

English as a Second Language

Wed, May 06, 9:00am - 3:00pm

MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)

Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.

Reading Buddies

Wed, May 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

MLK Boston Community Room

Reading program for youth to practice reading aloud, play reading games and to listen to stories.

English as a Second Language

Thu, May 07, 9:00am - 3:00pm

MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)

Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.

Thu, May 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Bring tech questions, get assistance and build a resume during the drop-in time.

Needle Felting: Mushrooms

Thu, May 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

MLK Boston Community Room

Join us in this beginner friendly course to make your own needle felted mushrooms! Supplies provided.

Hot Wheels Tournament

Fri, May 08, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Race your car against other competitors, then enjoy free play time!

Early Literacy Playgroup

Sat, May 09, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Join us for a fun playgroup in the youth area.

English as a Second Language

Mon, May 11, 9:00am - 3:00pm

MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)

Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.

English as a Second Language

Tue, May 12, 9:00am - 3:00pm

MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)

Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.

Tue, May 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Bring tech questions, get assistance and build a resume during the drop-in time.

Tue, May 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

MLK Café

Join us for our monthly slime activity! Take home your own slime with a variety of options.

English as a Second Language

Wed, May 13, 9:00am - 3:00pm

MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)

Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.

Reading Buddies

Wed, May 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

MLK Boston Community Room

Reading program for youth to practice reading aloud, play reading games and to listen to stories.

English as a Second Language

Thu, May 14, 9:00am - 3:00pm

MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)

Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.

Thu, May 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Bring tech questions, get assistance and build a resume during the drop-in time.

Collaging: Vision Boards

Thu, May 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

MLK Boston Community Room

Dream big and inspire yourself with this beginner friendly collage group. Up-cycle old magazines to make your own vision board! Vacation destinations, dream homes, or just general inspiration await.

Cricut Stickers - Makerspace

Fri, May 15, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Use our Cricut vinyl cutter to cut prehistoric animal footprints for the Makerspace windows! Ages 12+.

DnD - 4-Hour Block

Sat, May 16, 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.

This event is full

DnD - Morning Block

Sat, May 16, 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.

Early Literacy Playgroup

Sat, May 16, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Join us for a fun playgroup in the youth area.

DnD - Afternoon Block

Sat, May 16, 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.

This event is full

Spanish Conversation Group

Sat, May 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

MLK Café

Practice your Conversation Spanish.

English as a Second Language

Mon, May 18, 9:00am - 3:00pm

MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)

Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.

English as a Second Language

Tue, May 19, 9:00am - 3:00pm

MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)

Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.

Tue, May 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Bring tech questions, get assistance and build a resume during the drop-in time.

Makerspace: Button Making

Tue, May 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

MLK Makerspace Patron 1

Create your very own button using old magazines and comics!

English as a Second Language

Wed, May 20, 9:00am - 3:00pm

MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)

Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.

Reading Buddies

Wed, May 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

MLK Boston Community Room

Reading program for youth to practice reading aloud, play reading games and to listen to stories.

Thu, May 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Bring tech questions, get assistance and build a resume during the drop-in time.

Reptiles of Aurora

Thu, May 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)

Learn about reptiles and meet a live snake and turtle.

Adult Craft and Chat

Fri, May 22, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

MLK Café

Bring the craft project you're working on and come hang out with fellow crafters!

Early Literacy Playgroup

Sat, May 23, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Join us for a fun playgroup in the youth area.

English as a Second Language

Tue, May 26, 9:00am - 3:00pm

MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)

Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.

Tue, May 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Bring tech questions, get assistance and build a resume during the drop-in time.

English as a Second Language

Wed, May 27, 9:00am - 3:00pm

MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)

Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.

Reading Buddies

Wed, May 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

MLK Boston Community Room

Reading program for youth to practice reading aloud, play reading games and to listen to stories.

English as a Second Language

Thu, May 28, 9:00am - 3:00pm

MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)

Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.

Thu, May 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Bring tech questions, get assistance and build a resume during the drop-in time.

Rescheduled

Cricut Stickers - Makerspace

Fri, May 29, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

New date Friday, May 15, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Use our Cricut vinyl cutter to cut prehistoric animal footprints for the Makerspace windows! Ages 12+.

DnD - 4-Hour Block

Sat, May 30, 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.

This event is full

DnD - Morning Block

Sat, May 30, 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.

Early Literacy Playgroup

Sat, May 30, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Join us for a fun playgroup in the youth area.

DnD - Afternoon Block

Sat, May 30, 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.

This event is full

Spanish Conversation Group

Sat, May 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

MLK Café

Practice your conversational Spanish.

English as a Second Language

Mon, Jun 01, 9:00am - 3:00pm

MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)

Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.

English as a Second Language

Tue, Jun 02, 9:00am - 3:00pm

MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)

Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.

Tue, Jun 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Bring tech questions, get assistance and build a resume during the drop-in time.

English as a Second Language

Wed, Jun 03, 9:00am - 3:00pm

MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)

Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.

MLK Reading Buddies

Wed, Jun 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

MLK Boston Community Room

Reading program for youth to practice reading aloud, play reading games and to listen to stories.

English as a Second Language

Thu, Jun 04, 9:00am - 3:00pm

MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)

Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.

Thu, Jun 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Bring tech questions, get assistance and build a resume during the drop-in time.

Sat, Jun 06, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

MLK Boston Community Room

Join us for an afternoon of building and creating.

English as a Second Language

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

MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)

Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.

English as a Second Language

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

MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)

Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.

Tue, Jun 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Bring tech questions, get assistance and build a resume during the drop-in time.

Native Plants and Flowers of Aurora

Tue, Jun 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

MLK Café

Learn about native plants and flowers of Aurora with activities and take home plantings.

English as a Second Language

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

MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)

Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.

MLK Reading Buddies

Wed, Jun 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

MLK Boston Community Room

Reading program for youth to practice reading aloud, play reading games and to listen to stories.

English as a Second Language

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

MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)

Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.

Thu, Jun 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Bring tech questions, get assistance and build a resume during the drop-in time.

DnD - 4-Hour Block

Sat, Jun 13, 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.

This event is full

DnD - Morning Block

Sat, Jun 13, 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 - Afternoon Block

Sat, Jun 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.

MLK Spanish Conversation Group

Sat, Jun 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

MLK Café

Practice your conversational Spanish.

Tue, Jun 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Bring tech questions, get assistance and build a resume during the drop-in time.

Tue, Jun 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Bring tech questions, get assistance and build a resume during the drop-in time.

MLK Reading Buddies

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

Reading program for youth to practice reading aloud, play reading games and to listen to stories.

Thu, Jun 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Bring tech questions, get assistance and build a resume during the drop-in time.

Understanding Medical Emergencies

Thu, Jun 18, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

MLK Second-Floor Conference Room

Aurora Fire Rescue Community Education will be offering an interactive presentation on recognizing and responding to common medical emergencies.

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