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Shadow Puppet Storytime

Hoffman Marketplace
2026-08-26 18:15:00 2026-08-26 18:30:00 America/Denver Shadow Puppet Storytime For children and their families, join us for a special storytime at the market featuring shadow puppets! APL Hoffman Heights Library - Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room

Wednesday, August 26
6:15pm - 6:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-08-26 18:15:00 2026-08-26 18:30:00 America/Denver Shadow Puppet Storytime For children and their families, join us for a special storytime at the market featuring shadow puppets! APL Hoffman Heights Library - Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room

APL Hoffman Heights Library

Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room

For children and their families, join us for a special storytime at the market featuring shadow puppets!

AGE GROUP: | Young Children (0-5) | Children (6-11) | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime | Social Events | Performance | Literacy | General Interest | Education | Early Childhood | Community Events |

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 Thursday July 02 due to City of Aurora Employee Furlough - City Facilities Closed
We're closed Saturday July 04 due to Independence Day
Mon, Jun 29 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Jun 30 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Jul 01 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jul 02 Closed
(City of Aurora Employee Furlough - City Facilities Closed)
Fri, Jul 03 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jul 04 Closed
(Independence Day)
Sun, Jul 05 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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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!
PJ Movie Night - Sonic 2
Fri, Jul 03, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Join a family-friendly movie night featuring "Sonic 2” (2022, PG). Free popcorn! PJs welcome but not required.
Freestyle Diamond Dots!
Tue, Jul 07, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Hoffman Heights Makerspace
Enjoy the Hoffman makerspace for a self-guided diamond dot craft!
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!
Rescheduled
PJ Movie Night - Sonic 2
Thu, Jul 09, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
New date Friday, July 03, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Join a family-friendly movie night featuring "Sonic 2” (2022, PG). Free popcorn! PJs welcome but not required.
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
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!
Freestyle Diamond Dots!
Thu, Jul 16, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Hoffman Heights Makerspace
Enjoy the Hoffman makerspace for a self-guided diamond dot craft!
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.
This event is full
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+)
This event is full
Freestyle Diamond Dots!
Tue, Jul 21, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Hoffman Heights Makerspace
Enjoy the Hoffman makerspace for a self-guided diamond dot craft!
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!
Eat That Movie! - Ratatouille
Thu, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room
Learn to make ratatouille and watch the movie! Ages 11-17
This event is full
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+
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!
Freestyle Diamond Dots!
Thu, Jul 30, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Hoffman Heights Makerspace
Enjoy the Hoffman makerspace for a self-guided diamond dot craft!
Sewing Certification
Sat, Aug 01, 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, 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
Lemonade Stand
Thu, Aug 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoffman Heights Makerspace
Cool off from the summer sun with some fancy, fruity lemonade!
PJ Movie Night - Sonic 3
Fri, Aug 07, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room
Join a family-friendly movie night featuring "Sonic 3” (2024, PG). Free popcorn! PJs welcome but not required.
Stop the Bleed! - Aurora Fire Rescue
Sat, Aug 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room
Learn life-saving skills that can make the difference in an emergency in this hands-on class (Participants will receive official certification and a certificate upon completion). Ages 14+
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.
Learn to Sew
Mon, Aug 10, 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, 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!
Get Outside! - Finding Nature
Wed, Aug 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join other outdoor enthusiasts as we discuss how to find nature and get outside, no matter where you are! Plan to spend part of the program outside, so be prepared!
Teen Fiber Arts Club
Wed, Aug 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Hoffman Heights Makerspace
Bring your knitting, crochet, cross stitch, any and all fiber and textile art for an after-school chillout hour! Introduction to knitting and crochet available for beginners.
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.
Sewing Certification
Mon, Aug 17, 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+)
Teen Taste Test - S'mores Bar
Wed, Aug 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Hoffman Heights Makerspace
Get creative with s'mores toppings like peanut butter, strawberries, caramel, and more!
Hot Wheels
Thu, Aug 20, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room
Race your car against other competitors, then enjoy free play time! First hour is the race, second hour is free play.
Let's Cook - Quick Pickling
Thu, Aug 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Learn how to add some crunch and spice to your summer harvest! All supplies provided.
Saturday Morning Puzzle Club
Sat, Aug 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hoffman Heights Makerspace
Enjoy a quiet Saturday morning with tea and puzzles! Guests can work collaboratively or individually.
Block of the Month
Mon, Aug 24, 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, July 25 2026 at 3:00pm
Book of the Month Club - at the ACAA
Tue, Aug 25, 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! August: Under the Tulip Tree by Michelle Shocklee
Hoffman Marketplace - Mushroom Growing
Wed, Aug 26, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room
Join the Colorado Mycological Society to learn how you can grow your own mushrooms indoors!
Salt & Sugar Preservation - Hoffman Marketplace
Wed, Aug 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
At the marketplace, learn a quick and easy way to preserve fruit using salt and sugar!
Hoffman Marketplace
Wed, Aug 26, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Every last Wednesday May-August join APL and Rebel Marketplace for an after-hours local vendor market with fun activities!
Shadow Puppet Storytime - Hoffman Marketplace
Wed, Aug 26, 6:15pm - 6:30pm
Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room
For children and their families, join us for a special storytime at the market featuring shadow puppets!
Intro to AI - For Teens!
Thu, Aug 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room
Learn the basics of AI. What it is, and how to use it responsibly. Ages 12-18
TOTS TUNES
Fri, Aug 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hoffman Heights Lower-Level Community Room
Come make some music and boogey to dance tunes! For ages 0-6 and their caregivers.
Beginner's Acrylic Painting
Sat, Aug 29, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Hoffman Heights Makerspace
Every Last Saturday, Follow step-by-step instructions and create a beautiful landscape.
See all events