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Registration opens:
May 01st, 2026

Hieroglyphic Pot Painting & Plant Giveaway
2026-06-17 11:00:00 2026-06-17 12:00:00 America/Denver Hieroglyphic Pot Painting & Plant Giveaway Unearth the past with a lesson on ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs and take a plant home with you. APL Mission Viejo Library - Mission Viejo Community Room

Wednesday, June 17
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-17 11:00:00 2026-06-17 12:00:00 America/Denver Hieroglyphic Pot Painting & Plant Giveaway Unearth the past with a lesson on ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs and take a plant home with you. APL Mission Viejo Library - Mission Viejo Community Room

APL Mission Viejo Library

Mission Viejo Community Room

Unearth the past with a lesson on ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs and take a plant home with you.

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

EVENT TYPE: | History & Culture | Arts Education | 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, Apr 13 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Apr 14 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Apr 15 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Apr 16 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Apr 17 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Apr 19 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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Resist Watercolors
Wed, Apr 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
Using a resist masking technique, paint around stencil designs for an elegant effect.
Registration is now closed
Clay Club
Wed, Apr 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
Make creatures using a special clay that dries quickly into figurines you get to keep.
MVL Storytime (All Ages)
Thu, Apr 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Mission Viejo Community Room
Come listen to stories, learn rhymes, socialize and play!
Diamond Art Bookmarks
Thu, Apr 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
Diamond art is like a paint-by-number, but with tiny plastic gems instead of paint. Stop by and make a sparkly bookmark keep in this relaxing craft.
Read to a Therapy Dog
Sat, Apr 18, 10:30am - 12:00pm
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, Apr 18, 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, Apr 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, Apr 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Mission Viejo Community Room
Children and caregivers enjoy songs, movement, and musical instruments together.
Animal Bookmarks
Wed, Apr 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
Celebrate National Library Week by making animal bookmarks that chomps the corner of your page.
This event is full
MVL Storytime (All Ages)
Thu, Apr 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Mission Viejo Community Room
Come listen to stories, learn rhymes, socialize and play!
Teen Advisory Group (TAG)
Thu, Apr 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
Advise library staff on what events would be fun for teens while earning volunteer time.
Paper Flowers
Fri, Apr 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
Craft everlasting flowers from recycled book pages.
This event is full
Water-Wise Veggie Gardening
Sat, Apr 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Mission Viejo Community Room
Aurora Water teaches you to design and install an efficient veggie garden.
The Fascinating History of Libraries
Sat, Apr 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
For National Library Week, learn about the history of libraries from Mesopotamia to the present.
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. There will also be face painting and crafts.
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.
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.
Registration opens Sunday, April 26 2026 at 11:00am
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.
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.
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.
Registration opens Friday, May 1 2026 at 9:00am
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.
Registration opens Friday, May 1 2026 at 9:00am
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.
Registration opens Friday, May 1 2026 at 9:00am
Resin Geode Coasters
Fri, Jun 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
Make a swirling glittering pattern on customized resin coasters.
Registration opens Friday, May 1 2026 at 9:00am
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.
Registration opens Friday, May 1 2026 at 9:00am
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.
Registration opens Friday, May 1 2026 at 9:00am
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.
Registration opens Friday, May 1 2026 at 9:00am
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.
Registration opens Friday, May 1 2026 at 9:00am
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.
Registration opens Friday, May 1 2026 at 9:00am
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.
Registration opens Friday, May 1 2026 at 9:00am
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.
Registration opens Friday, May 1 2026 at 9:00am
Dinosaur Skeletons
Wed, Jun 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mission Viejo Community Room
Assemble the skeleton of a dinosaur just like a real archaeologist.
Registration opens Friday, May 1 2026 at 9:00am
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