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Makerspace: Tech Take Apart
2026-08-20 16:30:00 2026-08-20 17:30:00 America/Denver Makerspace: Tech Take Apart Ever wanted to see the inside of a keyboard, or an old CD Player? Carefully take apart old electronics and learn how things work! After, try to see if you can make an art project with the parts. APL Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - Martin Luther King, Jr. Makerspace

Thursday, August 20
4:30pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-08-20 16:30:00 2026-08-20 17:30:00 America/Denver Makerspace: Tech Take Apart Ever wanted to see the inside of a keyboard, or an old CD Player? Carefully take apart old electronics and learn how things work! After, try to see if you can make an art project with the parts. APL Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - Martin Luther King, Jr. Makerspace

APL Martin Luther King, Jr. Library

Martin Luther King, Jr. Makerspace

Ever wanted to see the inside of a keyboard, or an old CD Player? Carefully take apart old electronics and learn how things work! After, try to see if you can make an art project with the parts.

AGE GROUP: | Tween (9-12) | Teens (12-18) | Adults (18+) |

EVENT TYPE: | Science and Technology | Makerspace | General Interest | Arts and Crafts |

APL Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
Phone: 303.739.1940
Branch manager
Myra Alvey
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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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Sat, Jun 20, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Join us for a fun playgroup in the youth area.
Stone Mosaics
Sat, Jun 20, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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Craft a colorful mosaic with stained glass chips, dyed seashells, glass pebbles, and more.
Makerspace: Pronoun and Pride Pins
Tue, Jun 23, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Show of your Pride by making a pin to celebrate our unique self!
Read and Play
Wed, Jun 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Play with early literacy toys in the youth play space and enjoy a storytime.
Tech Help
Thu, Jun 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Bring tech questions, get assistance and build a resume during the drop-in time.
Adult Craft and Chat
Fri, Jun 26, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
MLK Café
Bring the craft project you're working on and come hang out with fellow crafters!
DnD - Morning Block
Sat, Jun 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
MLK Study Room E
Role-play alongside fellow players and our Dungeon Masters in a tabletop collaborative storytelling game! Please arrive by 10:30am for character creation. 
This event is full
DnD - 4-Hour Block
Sat, Jun 27, 10:00am - 2:00pm
MLK Study Room F
Role-play alongside fellow players and our Dungeon Masters in a tabletop collaborative storytelling game! Please arrive before 10:30am for character creation.
This event is full
Early Literacy Playgroup
Sat, Jun 27, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Join us for a fun playgroup in the youth area.
DnD - Afternoon Block
Sat, Jun 27, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Role-play alongside fellow players and our Dungeon Masters in a tabletop collaborative storytelling game! Please arrive before 12:30pm for character creation. 
Spanish Conversation Group
Sat, Jun 27, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
MLK Café
Practice your conversational Spanish.
Tech Help
Tue, Jul 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Bring tech questions, get assistance and build a resume during the drop-in time.
Crawdads and Water Critters
Tue, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
MLK Café
Learn about water quality and water critters and see live crawdads.
Read and Play
Wed, Jul 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MLK Boston Community Room
Play with early literacy toys in the youth play space and enjoy a storytime.
Aurora Water Storytime
Wed, Jul 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Aurora Water educators read stories about water, relate the stories to Aurora’s water and answer questions
Tech Help
Thu, Jul 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Bring tech questions, get assistance and build a resume during the drop-in time.
Paint Pour
Thu, Jul 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MLK Boston Community Room
Create your own paint pour art piece to take home! Supplies provided.
Hot Wheels Tournament
Fri, Jul 10, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Race your car against other competitors, then enjoy free play time!
DnD - Morning Block
Sat, Jul 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
MLK Study Room E
Role-play alongside fellow players and our Dungeon Masters in a tabletop collaborative storytelling game! Please arrive by 10:30am for character creation. 
This event is full
DnD - 4-Hour Block
Sat, Jul 11, 10:00am - 2:00pm
MLK Study Room F
Role-play alongside fellow players and our Dungeon Masters in a tabletop collaborative storytelling game! Please arrive before 10:30am for character creation.
This event is full
Early Literacy Playgroup
Sat, Jul 11, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Join us for a fun playgroup in the youth area.
DnD - Afternoon Block
Sat, Jul 11, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Role-play alongside fellow players and our Dungeon Masters in a tabletop collaborative storytelling game! Please arrive before 12:30pm for character creation. 
Spanish Conversation Group
Sat, Jul 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
MLK Café
Practice your conversational Spanish.
Tech Help
Tue, Jul 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Bring tech questions, get assistance and build a resume during the drop-in time.
Monthly Slime: Tar Pits
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MLK Café
Make black slime with dinosaur charms to represent the infamous La Brea tar pits!
Read and Play
Wed, Jul 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Play with early literacy toys in the youth play space and enjoy a storytime.
Understanding Medical Emergencies
Wed, Jul 15, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
Aurora Fire Rescue Community Education will be offering an interactive presentation on recognizing and responding to common medical emergencies.
Tech Help
Thu, Jul 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Bring tech questions, get assistance and build a resume during the drop-in time.
DIY Terrarium
Thu, Jul 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MLK Boston Community Room
Create your own tiny garden to take home with you. Supplies provided.
Fossil Soap
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MLK Boston Community Room
Make a bar of soap with embedded fossils!
Early Literacy Playgroup
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Join us for a fun playgroup in the youth area.
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Create a reading journal with fun stickers, bookmarks, organizers, and more.
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Tech Help
Tue, Jul 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Bring tech questions, get assistance and build a resume during the drop-in time.
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Read and Play
Wed, Jul 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Play with early literacy toys in the youth play space and enjoy a storytime.
Tech Help
Thu, Jul 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Bring tech questions, get assistance and build a resume during the drop-in time.
Paper Flower Bouquet
Thu, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MLK Boston Community Room
Create a beautiful bouquet of paper flowers to keep you thinking of summer for way longer!
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Fri, Jul 24, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
MLK Café
Bring the craft project you're working on and come hang out with fellow crafters!
DnD - Morning Block
Sat, Jul 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
MLK Study Room E
Role-play alongside fellow players and our Dungeon Masters in a tabletop collaborative storytelling game! Please arrive by 10:30am for character creation. 
This event is full
DnD - 4-Hour Block
Sat, Jul 25, 10:00am - 2:00pm
MLK Study Room F
Role-play alongside fellow players and our Dungeon Masters in a tabletop collaborative storytelling game! Please arrive before 10:30am for character creation.
This event is full
Early Literacy Playgroup
Sat, Jul 25, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Join us for a fun playgroup in the youth area.
DnD - Afternoon Block
Sat, Jul 25, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Role-play alongside fellow players and our Dungeon Masters in a tabletop collaborative storytelling game! Please arrive before 12:30pm for character creation. 
Spanish Conversation Group
Sat, Jul 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
MLK Café
Practice your conversational Spanish.
Tech Help
Tue, Jul 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Bring tech questions, get assistance and build a resume during the drop-in time.
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MLK Boston Community Room
Say goodbye to summer with a jello party! Create an edible beach scene with dinosaur gummies and graham cracker sand.
Read and Play
Wed, Jul 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MLK Boston Community Room
Play with early literacy toys in the youth play space and enjoy a storytime.
Tech Help
Thu, Jul 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Bring tech questions, get assistance and build a resume during the drop-in time.
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Registration opens Wednesday, July 1 2026 at 4:00pm
Cancelled
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Sat, Aug 01, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Role-play alongside fellow players and our Dungeon Masters in a tabletop collaborative storytelling game! Please arrive before 10:30am for character creation.
Diamond Art Bookmarks
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MLK Café
Create a diamond art mandala bookmark with all supplies provided.
Tech Help
Tue, Aug 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Bring tech questions, get assistance and build a resume during the drop-in time.
Read and Play
Wed, Aug 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Play with early literacy toys in the youth play space and enjoy a storytime.
Tech Help
Thu, Aug 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Bring tech questions, get assistance and build a resume during the drop-in time.
DnD - Morning Block
Sat, Aug 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
MLK Study Room E
Role-play alongside fellow players and our Dungeon Masters in a tabletop collaborative storytelling game! Please arrive by 10:30am for character creation. 
DnD - 4-Hour Block
Sat, Aug 08, 10:00am - 2:00pm
MLK Study Room F
Role-play alongside fellow players and our Dungeon Masters in a tabletop collaborative storytelling game! Please arrive before 10:30am for character creation.
DnD - Afternoon Block
Sat, Aug 08, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Role-play alongside fellow players and our Dungeon Masters in a tabletop collaborative storytelling game! Please arrive before 12:30pm for character creation. 
Tech Help
Tue, Aug 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Bring tech questions, get assistance and build a resume during the drop-in time.
Read and Play
Wed, Aug 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Play with early literacy toys in the youth play space and enjoy a storytime.
Tech Help
Thu, Aug 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Bring tech questions, get assistance and build a resume during the drop-in time.
Monthly Slime: Fruit Scented
Thu, Aug 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
MLK Café
Create a summery slime by adding fruit scents!
Makerspace: Pressed Flower Bookmarks
Fri, Aug 14, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. Makerspace
Make your own bookmarks with pressed flowers, herbs, and vegetation!
Tech Help
Tue, Aug 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Bring tech questions, get assistance and build a resume during the drop-in time.
Read and Play
Wed, Aug 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Play with early literacy toys in the youth play space and enjoy a storytime.
Tech Help
Thu, Aug 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Bring tech questions, get assistance and build a resume during the drop-in time.
Makerspace: Tech Take Apart
Thu, Aug 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. Makerspace
Ever wanted to see the inside of a keyboard, or an old CD Player? Carefully take apart old electronics and learn how things work! After, try to see if you can make an art project with the parts.
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