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Martin Luther King, Jr. Library

Branch Info
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APL Martin Luther King, Jr. Library

Today's hours

Closed

Mon, Dec 01 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Dec 02 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Dec 03 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Dec 04 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Dec 05 2:00PM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 06 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Dec 07 Closed
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Branch manager
Myra Alvey
Address
9898 East Colfax Avenue
Aurora, CO 80010
Tel: 303.739.1943
Upcoming Events
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English as a Second Language
Mon, Dec 08, 9:00am - 3:00pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.
Register
Open Lab: Papercrafts - Makerspace
Mon, Dec 08, 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. Makerspace
Coloring! Greeting cards! Simple origami! We provide paper, you provide imagination! What will you make? This program is for ages 8 and up. Participants under 18 must bring an adult.
English as a Second Language
Tue, Dec 09, 9:00am - 3:00pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.
Register
Holiday Slime
Tue, Dec 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Rejoin us for our monthly slime activity, as we create winter themed slime!
English as a Second Language
Wed, Dec 10, 9:00am - 3:00pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.
Register
Afterschool Club: Marshmallow Snowflakes
Wed, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MLK Boston Community Room
Create marshmallow snowflakes and snow people.
English as a Second Language
Thu, Dec 11, 9:00am - 3:00pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.
Register
Natural Decorations
Thu, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Create decorations using natural materials. Make popcorn and cranberry garlands, or paint pinecones for a festive brightness.
DIY Recycled Snow Globes - Makerspace
Fri, Dec 12, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. Makerspace
Make a DIY Snowglobe from a recycled jar and 3D printed figures. Then, fill it with glitter “snow”! This program is for ages 12 and up and uses hot glue guns.
This event is full
DnD - Morning Block
Sat, Dec 13, 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.
DnD - 4- hour block
Sat, Dec 13, 10:00am - 2:00pm
MLK Boston Community Room
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, Dec 13, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Join us for a fun playgroup in the youth area.
DnD - Afternoon Slot
Sat, Dec 13, 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, Dec 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
MLK Café
Practice your speaking Spanish with a group.
English as a Second Language
Mon, Dec 15, 9:00am - 3:00pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.
Register
English as a Second Language
Tue, Dec 16, 9:00am - 3:00pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.
Register
Cake Pop Decoration
Tue, Dec 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Decorate a premade cake pop using a variety of icings, chocolates, and sprinkles!
English as a Second Language
Wed, Dec 17, 9:00am - 3:00pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.
Register
Afterschool Club: STEM Tree
Wed, Dec 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MLK Boston Community Room
Build a tree out of straws and modeling clay. Enjoy stories and snacks.
English as a Second Language
Thu, Dec 18, 9:00am - 3:00pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.
Register
Makerspace: Reusable Gift Bags
Thu, Dec 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Create a gift bag out of fabric that can be washed to be reused another day.
This event is full
Lasercut Wood Ornaments - Makespace
Fri, Dec 19, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. Makerspace
Make a laser-cut and engraved wooden ornament! Pick from our stash of images or bring one simple image of your own. Images subject to staff approval. This program is for ages 13 and up.
Early Literacy Playgroup
Sat, Dec 20, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Join us for a fun playgroup in the youth area.
Early Literacy Playgroup
Sat, Dec 20, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Join us for a fun playgroup in the youth area.
Adult Craft Crew - Social Craft Time
Fri, Dec 26, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
MLK Boston Community Room
Bring your own project to work on and socialize or make a simple craft of your own.
DnD - 4- hour block
Sat, Dec 27, 10:00am - 2:00pm
MLK Boston Community Room
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 - Morning Block
Sat, Dec 27, 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 27, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Join us for a fun playgroup in the youth area.
DnD - Afternoon Slot
Sat, Dec 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, Dec 27, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
MLK Café
Practice speaking Spanish with a group.
Beaded Bag Chains
Sat, Jan 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
MLK Boston Community Room
Make a jewelry chain for your favorite bag. Also known as bag charms. Try different beads and charms for a one of a kind accessory. All supplies provided.
English as a Second Language
Mon, Jan 05, 9:00am - 3:00pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.
Register
English as a Second Language
Tue, Jan 06, 9:00am - 3:00pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.
Register
English as a Second Language
Wed, Jan 07, 9:00am - 3:00pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.
Register
Tissue Paper Craft
Wed, Jan 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MLK Boston Community Room
Make an artistic picture using squares of colorful tissue paper and glue. Hands-on creativity and fun.
English as a Second Language
Thu, Jan 08, 9:00am - 3:00pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.
Register
Spanish Conversation Group
Sat, Jan 10, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
MLK Café
Practice your Spanish with conversation. The group is meeting earlier this week due to an event in the afternoon.
Winter Fire Safety
Sat, Jan 10, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
Keep your home safe this winter! Learn about the different types of fire extinguishers, which fire types each is designed for, and the basics of how to use them safely.
English as a Second Language
Mon, Jan 12, 9:00am - 3:00pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.
Register
English as a Second Language
Tue, Jan 13, 9:00am - 3:00pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.
Register
English as a Second Language
Wed, Jan 14, 9:00am - 3:00pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.
Register
Paint Wooden Toys
Wed, Jan 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MLK Café
Choose from a toolbox, a bendy snake, or an airplane to paint and decorate.
English as a Second Language
Thu, Jan 15, 9:00am - 3:00pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.
Register
Beaded Bag Chains
Sat, Jan 17, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
MLK Boston Community Room
Create a beaded bag chain to personalize your bag.
English as a Second Language
Tue, Jan 20, 9:00am - 3:00pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.
Register
English as a Second Language
Wed, Jan 21, 9:00am - 3:00pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.
Register
Color Fuzzy Posters
Wed, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MLK Boston Community Room
Color fuzzy posters with Sesame Street or Winter Fun designs.
English as a Second Language
Thu, Jan 22, 9:00am - 3:00pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.
Register
Spanish Conversation Group
Sat, Jan 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
MLK Café
Practice your Spanish conversation.
English as a Second Language
Mon, Jan 26, 9:00am - 3:00pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.
Register
English as a Second Language
Tue, Jan 27, 9:00am - 3:00pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.
Register
English as a Second Language
Wed, Jan 28, 9:00am - 3:00pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.
Register
Sports Crafts
Wed, Jan 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MLK Boston Community Room
Make and decorate fun sports crafts.
English as a Second Language
Thu, Jan 29, 9:00am - 3:00pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.
Register
3D Canvas with Flowers
Sat, Jan 31, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
MLK Boston Community Room
Paint and then attach beautiful flowers to a canvas to make a bouquet in a vase painting.
English as a Second Language
Mon, Feb 02, 9:00am - 3:00pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.
Register
English as a Second Language
Tue, Feb 03, 9:00am - 3:00pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.
Register
English as a Second Language
Wed, Feb 04, 9:00am - 3:00pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.
Register
Reading Bingo
Wed, Feb 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MLK Boston Community Room
Play reading bingo games and learn literacy skills.
English as a Second Language
Thu, Feb 05, 9:00am - 3:00pm
MLK Full Community Room (Akron & Boston)
Classes provided by Aurora Mental Health and Recovery.
Register
DnD - Morning Block
Sat, Feb 07, 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, Feb 07, 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, Feb 07, 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, Feb 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
MLK Café
Practice your Spanish conversation.
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