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Candle Making
2026-05-22 11:00:00 2026-05-22 12:00:00 America/Denver Candle Making Create your own candles with your choice of essential oils and dyes. APL Mission Viejo Library - Mission Viejo Community Room

Friday, May 22
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-22 11:00:00 2026-05-22 12:00:00 America/Denver Candle Making Create your own candles with your choice of essential oils and dyes. APL Mission Viejo Library - Mission Viejo Community Room

APL Mission Viejo Library

Mission Viejo Community Room

Create your own candles with your choice of essential oils and dyes.

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, May 04 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, May 05 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, May 06 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, May 07 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, May 08 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 09 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, May 10 Closed
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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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Kitten Adoption Event
Sat, May 09, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
See some of the kittens (and cats) available at the Aurora Animal Shelter and learn about ways you can show your support.
Baby Storytime - Ages 0-2
Mon, May 11, 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, May 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Mission Viejo Community Room
Children and caregivers enjoy songs, movement, and musical instruments together.
Intro to DnD Mini Painting
Wed, May 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
Learn how to bring your character’s miniature figurine to life with some painting tips.
Papercraft Club
Wed, May 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
Make 3D characters from popular games and movies out of folded paper.
MVL Storytime (All Ages)
Thu, May 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Mission Viejo Community Room
Come listen to stories, learn rhymes, socialize and play!
Finals De-Stressor
Thu, May 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
A chill hangout for surviving finals: pet a dog, color, and listen to lofi.
Coffee & Coloring
Fri, May 15, 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, May 16, 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, May 16, 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, May 18, 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, May 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Mission Viejo Community Room
Children and caregivers enjoy songs, movement, and musical instruments together.
Tiny Clay Flowers
Wed, May 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
Sculpt teeny tiny clay flowers in miniature wooden flowerpots for a delightful desktop decoration.
This event is full
Shrinky Dink Craft
Wed, May 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
Draw or trace a design onto special plastic paper then watch it melt and shrink into a hard plastic keychain you can keep!
MVL Storytime (All Ages)
Thu, May 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Mission Viejo Community Room
Come listen to stories, learn rhymes, socialize and play!
KPOP Hangout
Thu, May 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
Meet other KPOP fans, trade photo cards, play music trivia and more!
Candle Making
Fri, May 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
Create your own candles with your choice of essential oils and dyes.
This event is full
Punk Rock Water-Wise Plants
Sat, May 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Mission Viejo Community Room
Aurora Water teaches about the toughest, lowest-maintenance garden plants for our climate.
Bizarre History Trivia
Sat, May 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
Answer questions about the strangest and most fantastic events in history; medals awarded for each category.
Tots Tunes: Block & Play
Tue, May 26, 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.
Watercolor Painting: Shadow and Depth
Wed, May 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
Bring a pop of realism to your watercolor painting through shadows and highlights.
This event is full
Zoo Visit
Wed, May 27, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
The Denver Zoo will be bringing reptiles and raptor birds. Learn about the descendants of dinosaurs!
MVL Storytime (All Ages)
Thu, May 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Mission Viejo Community Room
Come listen to stories, learn rhymes, socialize and play!
Teen Advisory Group (TAG)
Thu, May 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
Advise library staff on what events would be fun for teens while earning volunteer time.
Blacklight Painting Party Lock-In
Thu, May 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
Kick off the summer with a neon ‘80s themed pizza-and-painting party. Permission forms required.
Coffee & Coloring
Fri, May 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
Come enjoy some adult coloring books, coffee, tea and other warm beverages.
Māori Poi Making Workshop
Sat, May 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
Learn about Māori culture and make poi, the twirling balls used in dance.
This event is full
Adult DnD
Sat, May 30, 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 01, 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 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Mission Viejo Community Room
Children and caregivers enjoy songs, movement, and musical instruments together.
AARP Presentation: Identity Theft
Wed, Jun 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
Learn to protect your identity with daily practices to safeguard your personal and financial information.
Amber Slime
Wed, Jun 03, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
Make slime that’s amber-colored and translucent, then trap plastic creatures in it.
MVL Storytime (All Ages)
Thu, Jun 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Mission Viejo Community Room
Come listen to stories, learn rhymes, socialize and play!
Dinosaur Tea Party
Thu, Jun 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
Don your dapper and dazzling attire to play this dinosaur deduction game whilst drinking delicious tea.
Resin Geode Coasters
Fri, Jun 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
Make a swirling glittering pattern on customized resin coasters.
This event is full
Prehistory in Aurora
Sat, Jun 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Mission Viejo Community Room
Learn about our city's ancient past in this presentation by the Aurora History Museum.
Magic Show: Unearth a Story
Sat, Jun 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
Come see an exciting interactive magic show with Ricardo the magician.
Baby Storytime - Ages 0-2
Mon, Jun 08, 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 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Mission Viejo Community Room
Children and caregivers enjoy songs, movement, and musical instruments together.
Dinosaur Terrariums
Wed, Jun 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
Craft a cozy habitat for a tiny dinosaur.
MVL Storytime (All Ages)
Thu, Jun 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Mission Viejo Community Room
Come listen to stories, learn rhymes, socialize and play!
Egyptian Cookie Dioramas
Thu, Jun 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
Make pyramids, sand dunes, sarcophagi and more out of cookies and candy.
Coffee and Coloring
Fri, Jun 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
Come enjoy some adult coloring books, coffee, tea and other warm beverages.
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.
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.
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.
Dinosaur Skeletons
Wed, Jun 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
Assemble the skeleton of a dinosaur just like a real archaeologist.
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.
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.
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.
Registration opens Monday, June 1 2026 at 9:00am
Firework Cookies
Wed, Jul 01, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
Decorate cookies to look like fireworks for the Fourth of July.
Registration opens Monday, June 1 2026 at 9:00am
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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.
Registration opens Monday, June 1 2026 at 9:00am
MVL Storytime (All Ages)
Thu, Jul 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Mission Viejo Community Room
Come listen to stories, learn rhymes, socialize and play!
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.
Registration opens Monday, June 1 2026 at 9:00am
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.
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