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Bones, Rocks, and Dino Tracks!

with Morrison Nature Center
2026-06-10 12:00:00 2026-06-10 13:00:00 America/Denver Bones, Rocks, and Dino Tracks! Join the City of Aurora Naturalist Team and discover how rocks tell million-year-old stories, get up close with real fossils, and dig for dinosaurs of your very own! APL Hoffman Heights Library - Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room

Wednesday, June 10
12:00pm - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-10 12:00:00 2026-06-10 13:00:00 America/Denver Bones, Rocks, and Dino Tracks! Join the City of Aurora Naturalist Team and discover how rocks tell million-year-old stories, get up close with real fossils, and dig for dinosaurs of your very own! APL Hoffman Heights Library - Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room

APL Hoffman Heights Library

Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room

Join the City of Aurora Naturalist Team and discover how rocks tell million-year-old stories, get up close with real fossils, and dig for dinosaurs of your very own!

Calling all junior paleontologists! Join the City of Aurora Naturalist Team for a rocky, fossil-filled adventure through ancient history. Discover how rocks tell million-year-old stories, get up close with real fossils, and dig for dinosaurs of your very own. Colorado was once dinosaur country, and we have the proof! Free, fun, and perfect for the whole family.

AGE GROUP: | Tween (9-12) | Teens (12-18) | Children (6-11) |

EVENT TYPE: | Science and Technology | History & Culture | Education |

APL Hoffman Heights Library
Phone: 303.739.1572
Branch manager
Tessy Walker
Hours
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Today's hours

We're open 10:00AM to 6:00PM

Mon, Apr 27 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Apr 28 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Apr 29 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Apr 30 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, May 01 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 02 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, May 03 Closed
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About the Library

 

The Hoffman Heights Library is located on Peoria Street just north of 13th Avenue.

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

Hoffman Heights Lower Level Community Room

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

Upcoming Events

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PJ Movie Night - Moana
Fri, May 01, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room
Join a family-friendly movie night featuring "Moana” (2016, PG). Free popcorn! PJs welcome but not required.
Sewing Certification
Sat, May 02, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Hoffman Heights Makerspace
Learn sewing machine basics so you can reserve Hoffman’s sewing machine. This program need only be taken once. Ages 15+
This event is full
Storytime - Hoffman
Tue, May 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoffman Children's Area
Weekly Storytime for ages 0-8, followed by Learn & Play
Learn & Play - Hoffman
Tue, May 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
Hoffman Children's Area
Following Storytime, join us for a freeform craft or activity during play group time, and connect with other parents and caregivers!
Tech 101 - Computer Basics
Wed, May 06, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Hoffman Heights Quiet Computer Lab
Learn the basics of computer use and navigation or improve your skills!
Crafty Club
Fri, May 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room
Hang out after school and make new crafts every other week! Open to kids 6-11.
LGBTQ+ Book Club - Hijab Butch Blues by Lamya H.
Sat, May 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Hoffman Heights Makerspace
Read and discuss queer stories in a variety of genres! May's book: Hijab Butch Blues by Lamya H.
Learn to Sew
Mon, May 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room
Learn a basic sewing craft with friends! Participants are encouraged to bring their own machine. Ages 13+
This event is full
Storytime - Hoffman
Tue, May 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoffman Children's Area
Weekly Storytime for ages 0-8, followed by Learn & Play
Learn & Play - Hoffman
Tue, May 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
Hoffman Children's Area
Following Storytime, join us for a freeform craft or activity during play group time, and connect with other parents and caregivers!
Tech 101 - Internet Privacy
Wed, May 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room
Learn how to protect yourself online in the age of AI
Yarn 'n Yap
Sat, May 16, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Hoffman Heights Makerspace
Bring your yarn projects for a cozy yap session! An introduction to knitting is available in the first hour for beginners, as well as knitting needles and yarn for practicing during the program.
Summer Fire Prevention - Aurora Fire Rescue
Sat, May 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room
Be ready before emergencies happen. Learn how to prevent fires, stay prepared, and protect what’s important to you with essential fire safety and emergency planning. (ages 10+)
Sewing Certification
Mon, May 18, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Hoffman Heights Makerspace
Learn sewing machine basics so you can reserve Hoffman’s sewing machine. This program need only be taken once. Ages 15+
This event is full
Storytime - Hoffman
Tue, May 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoffman Children's Area
Weekly Storytime for ages 0-8, followed by Learn & Play
Learn & Play - Hoffman
Tue, May 19, 11:00am - 11:30am
Hoffman Children's Area
Following Storytime, join us for a freeform craft or activity during play group time, and connect with other parents and caregivers!
Teen Taste Test - Pickle Party
Wed, May 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoffman Heights Makerspace
Crunch on a bunch of different pickle flavors!
Turn Your Anxiety into a Superpower - with the Spring Institute
Thu, May 21, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room
Join a trainer from the Spring Institute for an empowering session where you’ll learn to transform anxiety into a source of strength and focus.
Let's Cook - Kimchi
Thu, May 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoffman Heights Makerspace
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by learning how this salty side dish is made!
This event is full
Crafty Club
Fri, May 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room
Hang out after school and make new crafts every other week! Open to kids 6-11.
Storytime - Hoffman
Tue, May 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoffman Children's Area
Weekly Storytime for ages 0-8, followed by Learn & Play
Learn & Play - Hoffman
Tue, May 26, 11:00am - 11:30am
Hoffman Children's Area
Following Storytime, join us for a freeform craft or activity during play group time, and connect with other parents and caregivers!
Book of the Month Club - at the ACAA
Tue, May 26, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Try out a new book! Every month, the ACAA will have a featured Book of the Month. Read the book and join us for tea and snacks! May: An Unfinished Love Story by Doris Goodwin
Finding Your Tribe in Native American Research - Hosted by the Aurora Genealogical Society
Tue, May 26, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Learn about essential sources for researching your Native American ancestors.
Register
Hoffman Marketplace - Beginner Container Gardening
Wed, May 27, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room
No yard? No problem! Join Aurora Water to learn how to grow vibrant vegetables, herbs and flowers in containers, no matter your space. The program lets out into the Hoffman Marketplace afterwards!
Hoffman Marketplace
Wed, May 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Every last Wednesday May-August join APL and Rebel Marketplace for an after-hours local vendor market with fun activities!
Hoffman Marketplace - Painted Flowerpots
Wed, May 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
At the Hoffman Marketplace, attend an all-ages craft open to walk-ins while supplies last!
Hoffman Marketplace - Cave Painting Storytime
Wed, May 27, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
At the Hoffman Marketplace attend a special candle-lit storytime about the ancient world!
Self-Sustainable - Wax Warps & Clean Produce
Thu, May 28, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room
Learn how to properly clean your produce and keep it fresh with DIY wax wraps! Ages 13+
This event is full
SOI Celebration - Buried Stories and Living Reptiles 
Sat, May 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room
Celebrate summer reading with reptiles form the Morrison Nature Center, followed by fun filled activities and cake! (Ages 0-17)
Saturday Morning Puzzle Club
Sat, May 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hoffman Heights Makerspace
Enjoy a quiet Saturday morning with tea and puzzles! Guests can work collaboratively or individually.
Beginner's Acrylic Painting
Sat, May 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoffman Heights Makerspace
Every Last Saturday, Follow step-by-step instructions and create a beautiful landscape.
This event is full
Learn to Sew
Mon, Jun 01, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room
Learn a basic sewing craft with friends! Participants are encouraged to bring their own machine. Ages 13+
Storytime - Hoffman
Tue, Jun 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room
Weekly Storytime for ages 0-8, followed by Learn & Play
Learn & Play - Hoffman
Tue, Jun 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room
Following Storytime, join us for a freeform craft or activity during play group time, and connect with other parents and caregivers!
Tech 101 - Computer Basics
Wed, Jun 03, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Hoffman Heights Quiet Computer Lab
Learn the basics of computer use and navigation or improve your skills!
Registration opens Monday, May 4 2026 at 3:00pm
Local LGBTQ+ History
Thu, Jun 04, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room
Join us with the Aurora History Museum to learn about the history of the LGBTQ+ movement in Colorado and Aurora!
PJ Movie Night - The Mitchells vs the Machines
Fri, Jun 05, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room
Join a family-friendly movie night featuring "The Mitchells vs the Machines ” (2021, PG). Free popcorn! PJs welcome but not required.
Sewing Certification
Sat, Jun 06, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Hoffman Heights Makerspace
Learn to use a sewing machine safely so you can be certified to reserve one for independent use at Hoffman. Patrons need only attend this certification once.(Ages 15+)
Storytime - Hoffman
Tue, Jun 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room
Weekly Storytime for ages 0-8, followed by Learn & Play
Learn & Play - Hoffman
Tue, Jun 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room
Following Storytime, join us for a freeform craft or activity during play group time, and connect with other parents and caregivers!
Bones, Rocks, and Dino Tracks! - with Morrison Nature Center
Wed, Jun 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room
Join the City of Aurora Naturalist Team and discover how rocks tell million-year-old stories, get up close with real fossils, and dig for dinosaurs of your very own!
Tech 101 - Typing Basics
Wed, Jun 10, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Hoffman Heights Quiet Computer Lab
Learn the basics of typing so you can practice and improve!
Crafty Club
Fri, Jun 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room
Hang out after school and make new crafts every other week! Open to kids 6-11. This month:
Entomology - Insect Pinning
Sat, Jun 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room
Join a local expert and learn to make beautiful art out of insects! Ages 12+
LGBTQ+ Book Club - A Lady for a Duke by Alexis Hall
Sat, Jun 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Hoffman Heights Makerspace
Read and discuss queer stories in a variety of genres! June's book: A Lady for a Duke by Alexis Hall.
Sewing Certification
Mon, Jun 15, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Hoffman Heights Makerspace
Learn to use a sewing machine safely so you can be certified to reserve one for independent use at Hoffman. Patrons need only attend this certification once.(Ages 15+)
Storytime - Hoffman
Tue, Jun 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room
Weekly Storytime for ages 0-8, followed by Learn & Play
Learn & Play - Hoffman
Tue, Jun 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room
Following Storytime, join us for a freeform craft or activity during play group time, and connect with other parents and caregivers!
Hot Wheels - Drag Race
Wed, Jun 17, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room
Put your cars to the test on our speedway!
Registration opens Friday, May 1 2026 at 9:00am
Teen Taste Test - Extreme Flavors
Wed, Jun 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoffman Heights Makerspace
Try the most extreme versions of sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami!
Fraud Prevention
Thu, Jun 18, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room
Join the Spring Institute to learn how to protect yourself from fraud.
Let's Cook - Cooking with Kids
Thu, Jun 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoffman Heights Makerspace
Learn how to make banana chia pancakes as a family! Open to all ages - kids and adults must attend together.
Yarn 'n Yap
Sat, Jun 20, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Hoffman Heights Makerspace
Bring your yarn projects for a cozy yap session! An introduction to knitting is available in the first hour for beginners, as well as knitting needles and yarn for practicing during the program.
DIY Pride Swag
Sat, Jun 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoffman Heights Makerspace
Get ready for Pride by making your own stickers, buttons, and vinyl decals!
Block of the Month
Mon, Jun 22, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Every month create a new quilt block! Participants are encouraged to bring their own machine. Ages 13+
Registration opens Saturday, May 23 2026 at 3:00pm
Storytime - Hoffman
Tue, Jun 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room
Weekly Storytime for ages 0-8, followed by Learn & Play
Learn & Play - Hoffman
Tue, Jun 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room
Following Storytime, join us for a freeform craft or activity during play group time, and connect with other parents and caregivers!
Hoffman Marketplace - Pickling Workshop
Wed, Jun 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room
Learn the basics of pickling for a yummy snack! Ages 12+
Hoffman Marketplace - DIY Printed Totes
Wed, Jun 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Hoffman Heights Makerspace
Customize your tote for the market! While supplies last.
Hoffman Marketplace
Wed, Jun 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Every last Wednesday May-August join APL and Rebel Marketplace for an after-hours local vendor market with fun activities!
Self-Sustainable - Kitchen Hygiene
Thu, Jun 25, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room
Learn what you need to keep your kitchen safe and your wooden tools clean! Ages 13+
Crafty Club
Fri, Jun 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room
Hang out after school and make new crafts every other week! Open to kids 6-11. This month:
Saturday Morning Puzzle Club
Sat, Jun 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hoffman Heights Makerspace
Enjoy a quiet Saturday morning with tea and puzzles! Guests can work collaboratively or individually.
Beginner's Acrylic Painting
Sat, Jun 27, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoffman Heights Makerspace
Every Last Saturday, Follow step-by-step instructions and create a beautiful landscape.
Storytime - Hoffman
Tue, Jun 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room
Weekly Storytime for ages 0-8, followed by Learn & Play
Learn & Play - Hoffman
Tue, Jun 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room
Following Storytime, join us for a freeform craft or activity during play group time, and connect with other parents and caregivers!
Book of the Month Club - at the ACAA
Tue, Jun 30, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Try out a new book! Every month, the ACAA will have a featured Book of the Month. Read the book and join us for tea and snacks to tell us what you think! June: Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell
Tech 101 - Computer Basics
Wed, Jul 01, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Hoffman Heights Quiet Computer Lab
Learn the basics of computer use and navigation or improve your skills!
Registration opens Monday, June 1 2026 at 3:00pm
See all events