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JudoBots

Build Day 1
2026-11-20 15:30:00 2026-11-20 17:30:00 America/Denver JudoBots Start working on a JudoBot for Competition Day! APL Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)

Friday, November 20
3:30pm - 5:30pm

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APL Martin Luther King, Jr. Library

MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)

Start working on a JudoBot for Competition Day!

Start building a hydraulic popsicle stick robot to battle with on Competition Day! Use tape, tubing, syringes, water, and craft sticks to design a robot that can grapple other bots.

This is the first of two build days. The second build day is Friday, December 4th, from 3:30-5:30pm. Please plan to attend both days. Competition day is Saturday, December 12th, from 3:30-5:00pm.

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

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

APL Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
Phone: 303.739.1940
Branch manager
Myra Alvey
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We're open 10:00AM to 6:00PM

Mon, Oct 19 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Oct 20 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Oct 21 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Oct 22 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Oct 23 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 24 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Oct 25 Closed
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Sat, Oct 24, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Join us for a fun playgroup in the youth area.
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Early Literacy Playgroup
Wed, Oct 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us for a fun playgroup in the youth area.
Read and Play
Wed, Oct 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Enjoy a storytime and play with early literacy toys in the youth play space.
Makerspace: Pop-Up Halloween Cards
Fri, Oct 30, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. Makerspace
Make your own pop-up Halloween cards to give out to friends or keep as festive decorations. For ages 8 and up.
Early Literacy Playgroup
Sat, Oct 31, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Join us for a fun playgroup in the youth area.
DnD - Early Block
Sat, Oct 31, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
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, Oct 31, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
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
DnD - Later Block
Sat, Oct 31, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
MLK Study Room E
Role-play alongside fellow players and our Dungeon Masters in a tabletop collaborative storytelling game! Please arrive before 12:30pm for character creation. 
Read and Play
Wed, Nov 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Enjoy a storytime and play with early literacy toys in the youth play space.
Early Literacy Playgroup
Sat, Nov 07, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Join us for a fun playgroup in the youth area.
Open Hours - Makerspace
Fri, Nov 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
MLK Makerspace Patron 1
Use a sewing machine, take a 10-minute Cricut slot, or bring a project you're working on and hang out in the Makerspace! For ages 12 and up.
Early Literacy Playgroup
Sat, Nov 14, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Join us for a fun playgroup in the youth area.
DnD - 4-Hour Block
Sat, Nov 14, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
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
DnD - Early Block
Sat, Nov 14, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
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 - Later Block
Sat, Nov 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
MLK Study Room E
Role-play alongside fellow players and our Dungeon Masters in a tabletop collaborative storytelling game! Please arrive before 12:30pm for character creation. 
Read and Play
Wed, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Enjoy a storytime and play with early literacy toys in the youth play space.
JudoBots - Build Day 1
Fri, Nov 20, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
Start working on a JudoBot for Competition Day!
Early Literacy Playgroup
Sat, Nov 21, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Join us for a fun playgroup in the youth area.
Read and Play
Wed, Nov 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Enjoy a storytime and play with early literacy toys in the youth play space.
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DnD - 4-Hour Block
Sat, Nov 28, 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.
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DnD - Early Block
Sat, Nov 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Role-play alongside fellow players and our Dungeon Masters in a tabletop collaborative storytelling game! Please arrive by 10:30am for character creation. 
Early Literacy Playgroup
Sat, Nov 28, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Join us for a fun playgroup in the youth area.
Cancelled
DnD - Later Block
Sat, Nov 28, 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. 
Read and Play
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Enjoy a storytime and play with early literacy toys in the youth play space.
Building Readers
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Build up literacy skills from preschool age to third grade with games and interactive learning activities.
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Thu, Dec 03, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
MLK Boston Community Room
Get the holiday season started with making your own unique cake pop design.
JudoBots - Build Day 2
Fri, Dec 04, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
MLK Akron Community Room
Finish working on a JudoBot for Competition Day!
Early Literacy Playgroup
Sat, Dec 05, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Join us for a fun playgroup in the youth area.
Read and Play
Wed, Dec 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Enjoy a storytime and play with early literacy toys in the youth play space.
Building Readers
Wed, Dec 09, 4:40pm - 5:30pm
Build up literacy skills from preschool age to third grade with games and interactive learning activities.
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MLK Boston Community Room
Come wrap gently used books for the bookworm in your life. Decorate the packages with stickers, stamps, and ribbon!
Open Hours - Makerspace
Fri, Dec 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
MLK Makerspace Patron 1
Use a sewing machine, take a 10-minute Cricut slot, or bring a project you're working on and hang out in the Makerspace! For ages 12 and up.
Early Literacy Playgroup
Sat, Dec 12, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Join us for a fun playgroup in the youth area.
DnD - 4-Hour Block
Sat, Dec 12, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
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
DnD - Early Block
Sat, Dec 12, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
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 - Later Block
Sat, Dec 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
MLK Study Room E
Role-play alongside fellow players and our Dungeon Masters in a tabletop collaborative storytelling game! Please arrive before 12:30pm for character creation. 
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Sat, Dec 12, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
Compete in a grappling robot contest!
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Mon, Dec 14, 11:00am - 1:00pm
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Read and Play
Wed, Dec 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Enjoy a storytime and play with early literacy toys in the youth play space.
Building Readers
Wed, Dec 16, 4:40pm - 5:30pm
Build up literacy skills from preschool age to third grade with games and interactive learning activities.
Holiday Book Flood
Thu, Dec 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MLK Boston Community Room
Partake in the classic Icelandic tradition by quietly reading a cozy story together with some hot chocolate!
Early Literacy Playgroup
Sat, Dec 19, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Join us for a fun playgroup in the youth area.
Read and Play
Wed, Dec 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Enjoy a storytime and play with early literacy toys in the youth play space.
Building Readers
Wed, Dec 23, 4:40pm - 5:30pm
Build up literacy skills from preschool age to third grade with games and interactive learning activities.
Cancelled
DnD - 4-Hour Block
Sat, Dec 26, 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.
Cancelled
DnD - Early Block
Sat, Dec 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Role-play alongside fellow players and our Dungeon Masters in a tabletop collaborative storytelling game! Please arrive by 10:30am for character creation. 
Early Literacy Playgroup
Sat, Dec 26, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Join us for a fun playgroup in the youth area.
Cancelled
DnD - Later Block
Sat, Dec 26, 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. 
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