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Season of Giving
2026-12-04 10:00:00 2026-12-04 18:00:00 America/Denver Season of Giving Spread holiday cheer to the Aurora community through Aurora Public Library's Season of Giving, running from November 23rd through December 23rd! APL Martin Luther King, Jr. Library -

Friday, December 04
10:00am - 6:00pm

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Spread holiday cheer to the Aurora community through Aurora Public Library's Season of Giving, running from November 23rd through December 23rd!

Aurora Public Library is hosting a literacy gift drive for the community. Stop by any branch to select gifts tags from our giving trees and give the gift of literacy in the coming New Year. Each book will be given away to youth and their families at future library programs throughout 2027. Please drop off items and tags to any branch by December 23rd.

AGE GROUP: | Young Children (0-5) | Tween (9-12) | Teens (12-18) | Older Adults | Children (6-11) | All Ages | Adults (21+) | Adults (18+) |

EVENT TYPE: | Literacy | General Interest | Education |

APL Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
Phone: 303.739.1940
Branch manager
Myra Alvey
Hours
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Today's hours

We're open 10:00AM to 6:00PM

We're closed Wednesday November 11 due to Veterans Day
Mon, Nov 09 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Nov 10 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Nov 11 Closed
(Veterans Day)
Thu, Nov 12 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Nov 13 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 14 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Nov 15 Closed
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Upcoming Events

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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. 
This event is full
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.
Season of Giving
Mon, Nov 23, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Spread holiday cheer to the Aurora community through Aurora Public Library's Season of Giving, running from November 23rd through December 23rd!
Season of Giving
Tue, Nov 24, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Spread holiday cheer to the Aurora community through Aurora Public Library's Season of Giving, running from November 23rd through December 23rd!
Season of Giving
Wed, Nov 25, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Spread holiday cheer to the Aurora community through Aurora Public Library's Season of Giving, running from November 23rd through December 23rd!
Read and Play
Wed, Nov 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Enjoy a storytime and play with early literacy toys in the youth play space.
Cancelled
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.
Season of Giving
Sat, Nov 28, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Spread holiday cheer to the Aurora community through Aurora Public Library's Season of Giving, running from November 23rd through December 23rd!
Cancelled
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. 
Season of Giving
Mon, Nov 30, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Spread holiday cheer to the Aurora community through Aurora Public Library's Season of Giving, running from November 23rd through December 23rd!
Season of Giving
Tue, Dec 01, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Spread holiday cheer to the Aurora community through Aurora Public Library's Season of Giving, running from November 23rd through December 23rd!
Season of Giving
Wed, Dec 02, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Spread holiday cheer to the Aurora community through Aurora Public Library's Season of Giving, running from November 23rd through December 23rd!
Read and Play
Wed, Dec 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Enjoy a storytime and play with early literacy toys in the youth play space.
Building Readers
Wed, Dec 02, 4:40pm - 5:30pm
Build up literacy skills from preschool age to third grade with games and interactive learning activities.
Season of Giving
Thu, Dec 03, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Spread holiday cheer to the Aurora community through Aurora Public Library's Season of Giving, running from November 23rd through December 23rd!
Holiday Cake Pops
Thu, Dec 03, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
MLK Boston Community Room
Get the holiday season started with making your own unique cake pop design.
Season of Giving
Fri, Dec 04, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Spread holiday cheer to the Aurora community through Aurora Public Library's Season of Giving, running from November 23rd through December 23rd!
JudoBots - Build Day 2
Fri, Dec 04, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
MLK Akron Community Room
Finish working on a JudoBot for Competition Day!
Season of Giving
Sat, Dec 05, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Spread holiday cheer to the Aurora community through Aurora Public Library's Season of Giving, running from November 23rd through December 23rd!
Early Literacy Playgroup
Sat, Dec 05, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Join us for a fun playgroup in the youth area.
Season of Giving
Mon, Dec 07, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Spread holiday cheer to the Aurora community through Aurora Public Library's Season of Giving, running from November 23rd through December 23rd!
Season of Giving
Tue, Dec 08, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Spread holiday cheer to the Aurora community through Aurora Public Library's Season of Giving, running from November 23rd through December 23rd!
Season of Giving
Wed, Dec 09, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Spread holiday cheer to the Aurora community through Aurora Public Library's Season of Giving, running from November 23rd through December 23rd!
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.
Season of Giving
Thu, Dec 10, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Spread holiday cheer to the Aurora community through Aurora Public Library's Season of Giving, running from November 23rd through December 23rd!
Book Gifting Party
Thu, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MLK Boston Community Room
Come wrap gently used books for the bookworm in your life. Decorate the packages with stickers, stamps, and ribbon!
Season of Giving
Fri, Dec 11, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Spread holiday cheer to the Aurora community through Aurora Public Library's Season of Giving, running from November 23rd through December 23rd!
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.
Season of Giving
Sat, Dec 12, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Spread holiday cheer to the Aurora community through Aurora Public Library's Season of Giving, running from November 23rd through December 23rd!
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. 
This event is full
JudoBots - Competition Day
Sat, Dec 12, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
Compete in a grappling robot contest!
Season of Giving
Mon, Dec 14, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Spread holiday cheer to the Aurora community through Aurora Public Library's Season of Giving, running from November 23rd through December 23rd!
Know Your STI Status Today!
Mon, Dec 14, 11:00am - 1:00pm
MLK Boston Community Room
Come get free and confidential STI testing for HIV, syphilis, hepatitis C, chlamydia, and gonorrhea. Testing is fast, private, and judgment-free. Take charge of your health and get tested!
Season of Giving
Tue, Dec 15, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Spread holiday cheer to the Aurora community through Aurora Public Library's Season of Giving, running from November 23rd through December 23rd!
Season of Giving
Wed, Dec 16, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Spread holiday cheer to the Aurora community through Aurora Public Library's Season of Giving, running from November 23rd through December 23rd!
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.
Season of Giving
Thu, Dec 17, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Spread holiday cheer to the Aurora community through Aurora Public Library's Season of Giving, running from November 23rd through December 23rd!
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!
Season of Giving
Fri, Dec 18, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Spread holiday cheer to the Aurora community through Aurora Public Library's Season of Giving, running from November 23rd through December 23rd!
Season of Giving
Sat, Dec 19, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Spread holiday cheer to the Aurora community through Aurora Public Library's Season of Giving, running from November 23rd through December 23rd!
Early Literacy Playgroup
Sat, Dec 19, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Join us for a fun playgroup in the youth area.
Season of Giving
Mon, Dec 21, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Spread holiday cheer to the Aurora community through Aurora Public Library's Season of Giving, running from November 23rd through December 23rd!
Season of Giving
Tue, Dec 22, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Spread holiday cheer to the Aurora community through Aurora Public Library's Season of Giving, running from November 23rd through December 23rd!
Season of Giving
Wed, Dec 23, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Spread holiday cheer to the Aurora community through Aurora Public Library's Season of Giving, running from November 23rd through December 23rd!
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 - 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. 
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.
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. 
Read and Play
Wed, Dec 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Enjoy a storytime and play with early literacy toys in the youth play space.
Building Readers
Wed, Dec 30, 4:40pm - 5:30pm
Build up literacy skills from preschool age to third grade with games and interactive learning activities.
Early Literacy Playgroup
Sat, Jan 02, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Join us for a fun playgroup in the youth area.
Read and Play
Wed, Jan 06, 4:00pm - 4:40pm
Enjoy a storytime and play with early literacy toys in the youth play space.
Building Readers
Wed, Jan 06, 4:40pm - 5:30pm
Build up literacy skills from preschool age to third grade with games and interactive learning activities.
Open Hours - Makerspace
Fri, Jan 08, 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.
Read and Play
Fri, Jan 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Enjoy a storytime and play with early literacy toys in the youth play space.
Early Literacy Playgroup
Sat, Jan 09, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Join us for a fun playgroup in the youth area.
Rescheduled
Snow Slime
Tue, Jan 12, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
New date Tuesday, January 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Join our monthly slime activity and make a snow textured slime for the winter season!
Snow Slime
Tue, Jan 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
MLK Café
Join our monthly slime activity and make a snow textured slime for the winter season!
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