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Tech 101

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2026-05-13 16:00:00 2026-05-13 17:00:00 America/Denver Tech 101 Learn how to protect yourself online in the age of AI APL Hoffman Heights Library - Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room

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

Add to Calendar 2026-05-13 16:00:00 2026-05-13 17:00:00 America/Denver Tech 101 Learn how to protect yourself online in the age of AI APL Hoffman Heights Library - Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room

APL Hoffman Heights Library

Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room

Learn how to protect yourself online in the age of AI

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

EVENT TYPE: | Science and Technology | Literacy | General Interest | Education | Community Events | Careers and Skills |

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

We're closed Friday June 19 due to Juneteenth
Mon, Jun 15 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Jun 16 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Jun 17 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jun 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jun 19 Closed
(Juneteenth)
Sat, Jun 20 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jun 21 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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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!
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!
Cancelled
Fraud Prevention
Thu, Jun 18, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
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.
This event is full
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+
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!
Watercolor Free Paint! - Hoffman Makerspace
Wed, Jun 24, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Hoffman Heights Makerspace
Hoffman's makerspace will open for an all-day free paint. Bring your own supplies or use those provided for a self-guided watercolor craft!
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+
This event is full
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!
Hoffman Marketplace - DIY Printed Totes
Wed, Jun 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Hoffman Heights Makerspace
Customize your tote for the market! While supplies last.
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.
This event is full
Watercolor Free Paint! - Hoffman Makerspace
Mon, Jun 29, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Hoffman Heights Makerspace
Hoffman's makerspace will open for an all-day free paint. Bring your own supplies or use those provided for a self-guided watercolor craft!
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!
Cancelled
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!
Cancelled
Storytime - Hoffman
Tue, Jul 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Weekly Storytime for ages 0-8, followed by Learn & Play
Special Storytime - Ukelele Sing-a-long
Tue, Jul 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room
Join us for a special musical performance from Leroy Leonard and Lisa Mumpton!
Learn & Play - Hoffman
Tue, Jul 07, 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!
Stone Stories - Create Your Own Petroglyphs
Wed, Jul 08, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Hoffman Heights Makerspace
Learn about and make your own petroglyphs!
DIY Beverage Syrups
Thu, Jul 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoffman Heights Makerspace
Learn to make flavorful simple syrups to add to your teas, coffees, and summer beverages!
This event is full
PJ Movie Night - Sonic 2
Thu, Jul 09, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room
Join a family-friendly movie night featuring "Sonic 2” (2022, PG). Free popcorn! PJs welcome but not required.
Crafty Club
Fri, Jul 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Hang out after school and make new crafts every other week! Open to kids 6-11. This month:
LGBTQ+ Book Club - Care Work by Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha
Sat, Jul 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Hoffman Heights Makerspace
Read and discuss queer stories in a variety of genres! July's book: Care Work: Dreaming Disability Justice by Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha
Learn to Sew
Mon, Jul 13, 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, Jul 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room
Weekly Storytime for ages 0-8, followed by Learn & Play
Learn & Play - Hoffman
Tue, Jul 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
Following Storytime, join us for a freeform craft or activity during play group time, and connect with other parents and caregivers!
Teen Taste Test - Spice Challenge
Wed, Jul 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoffman Heights Makerspace
Test your tastebuds against the spiciest snacks!
Cancelled
Resume Basics
Thu, Jul 16, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Join the Spring Institute to learnt he basics of building your resume!
Let's Cook - Get Fruity!
Thu, Jul 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoffman Heights Makerspace
Learn a quick and easy way to preserve fruit using salt and sugar! All supplies provided.
Is it AI? Gameshow
Fri, Jul 17, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room
Learn about different kinds of AI and compete in teams to identify them for a prize! Ages 13+
Yarn 'n Yap
Sat, Jul 18, 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 Accessible Books
Sat, Jul 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hoffman Heights Makerspace
Learn how to make a variety of accessible children's books and even make a couple!
Sewing Certification
Mon, Jul 20, 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, Jul 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room
Weekly Storytime for ages 0-8, followed by Learn & Play
Learn & Play - Hoffman
Tue, Jul 21, 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!
Snakes of Summer - with Morrison Nature Center
Wed, Jul 22, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room
Join the City of Aurora Naturalist Team to discover how snakes are connected to ancient reptiles of the past and meet some incredible live reptiles up close!
Crafty Club
Fri, Jul 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Hang out after school and make new crafts every other week! Open to kids 6-11. This month:
Saturday Morning Puzzle Club
Sat, Jul 25, 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, Jul 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoffman Heights Makerspace
Every Last Saturday, Follow step-by-step instructions and create a beautiful landscape.
This event is full
Block of the Month
Mon, Jul 27, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room
Every month create a new quilt block! Participants are encouraged to bring their own machine. Ages 13+
Registration opens Saturday, June 27 2026 at 3:00pm
Storytime - Hoffman
Tue, Jul 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room
Weekly Storytime for ages 0-8, followed by Learn & Play
Learn & Play - Hoffman
Tue, Jul 28, 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, Jul 28, 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! July: My Friends by Frederick Backman
The Dirt on Composting - Hoffman Marketplace
Wed, Jul 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room
Turn scraps into garden gold with Aurora Water, and then join Hoffman's farmers market!
Hoffman Marketplace
Wed, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Every last Wednesday May-August join APL and Rebel Marketplace for an after-hours local vendor market with fun activities!
Pressed Flower Bookmarks - Hoffman Marketplace
Wed, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Attend a community farmers market and make your own bookmarks out of beautiful flowers! While supplies last
Dino Storytime - Hoffman Marketplace
Wed, Jul 29, 6:15pm - 6:30pm
For children and their families, join us for a special storytime at the farmers market featuring the mighty beasts of Earth's past!
Storytime - Hoffman
Tue, Aug 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room
Weekly Storytime for ages 0-8, followed by Learn & Play
Learn & Play - Hoffman
Tue, Aug 04, 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, Aug 05, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Hoffman Heights Quiet Computer Lab
Learn the basics of computer use and navigation or improve your skills!
Registration opens Monday, July 6 2026 at 3:00pm
LGBTQ+ Book Club - Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Sat, Aug 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Hoffman Heights Makerspace
Read and discuss queer stories in a variety of genres! August's title: Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid.
Storytime - Hoffman
Tue, Aug 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room
Weekly Storytime for ages 0-8, followed by Learn & Play
Learn & Play - Hoffman
Tue, Aug 11, 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!
Crafty Club
Fri, Aug 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Hang out after school and make new crafts every other week! Open to kids 6-11. This month:
Yarn 'n Yap
Sat, Aug 15, 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.
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