OCTOBER 2013 EVENTS @ YOUR LIBRARY™

Serving Aurora citizens for more than 75 years

*All programs are FREE and sponsored by Friends of the Aurora Public Library.

GED Classes, adults

Classes meet twice a week. Group instruction prepares you to take the GED test. Registration required. Taught by The Learning Source.  Registration is required.  Free.

Tuesdays and Fridays, 9 a.m. to noon

Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, 9898 E Colfax Ave., Aurora

303-922-4683

Baby Storytime, ages 0 to 23 months

Join us with your babies for songs, stories, and rhymes.  Registration required.  Free.

Tuesdays, 11:15 a.m.

Aurora Central Library, 14949 E. Alameda Pkwy., Aurora

303-739-6626 or auroralibrary.org

Reading Tutoring, Elementary school students

Trained volunteers work with Elementary school students to improve reading skills.  Supported by Children’s Literacy Center, Colorado Springs.  Free.

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:15 to 5:30 p.m.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, 9898 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora

303-739-1943 or auroralibrary.org

Pajama Storytime

Join us in your jammies with your favorite sleepytime friend.  No registration required.  Free.

Tuesdays, 7 to 7:30 p.m.

Aurora Central Library, 14949 E. Alameda Pkwy., Aurora

303-739-6626 or auroralibrary.org

Spanish Discussion Group, ages 18 and older

Discover a new face of Latin America every week from the point of view of a Mexican journalist, where you learn through various activities about literature, grammar, punctuation, vocabulary, geography, art, and culture.  If you know just enough Spanish to understand a conversation, come and explore this culture through the Spanish language.  Free.

Tuesdays, 7 p.m.

Aurora Central Library, 14949 E. Alameda Pkwy., Aurora

303-739-6642/303-739-6630 or auroralibrary.org

Storytime

Storytime is free with fun story reading and related activities that promote reading development and learning.  Programs are designed for parents to participate with their children.  No registration required.  Free.

Wednesdays, 10 a.m.

Aurora Central Library, 14949 E. Alameda Pkwy., Aurora

303-739-6626 or auroralibrary.org

Storytime

Storytime is free with fun story reading and related activities that promote reading development and learning.  Programs are designed for parents to participate with their children.  Size is limited to 35 children on a first come, first served basis.  Free.

Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.

Tallyn’s Reach Library, 23911 E. Arapahoe Rd., Aurora

303-627-3050 or auroralibrary.org

Storytime

Storytime is free with fun story reading and related activities that promote early literacy, reading development and learning.  Programs are designed for parents to participate with their children.  No registration required.  Free.

Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, 9898 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora

303-739-1940 or auroralibrary.org

The Afternoon Game Club, ages 10 to 18

Attendees are encouraged to bring their own games or play one of ours.  Play anything from Yu-Gi-Oh and Monopoly, to new games like Settlers of Catan and Dominion.

Wednesdays, 3 to 4:30 p.m.

Aurora Central Library, 14949 E. Alameda Pkwy., Aurora

303-739-6626 or auroralibrary.org

English Conversion Group, ages 18 and older

To better serve those people that can speak a little English, providing them with a friendly atmosphere to enhance their vocabulary, become comfortable with everyday English, and learn more about American culture.  Topics and themes will vary, chosen by the different personalities and direction of the students.  Free.

Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Aurora Central Library, 14949 E. Alameda Pkwy., Aurora

303-739-6642/303-739-6630 or auroralibrary.org

Storytime

Storytime is free with fun story reading and related activities that promote reading development and learning.  Programs are designed for parents to participate with their children.  No registration required.  Free.

Wednesdays, 10 a.m.

Mission Viejo Library, 15324 E. Hampden Cir, Aurora

303-326-8600 or auroralibrary.org

Storytime

Storytime is free with fun story reading and related activities that promote reading development and learning.  Programs are designed for parents to participate with their children.  Size is limited to 35 children on a first come, first served basis.  Free.

Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.

Tallyn’s Reach Library, 23911 E. Arapahoe Rd., Aurora

303-627-3050 or auroralibrary.org

AYO Homework Help and Tutoring, grades 6 to 12

Aurora Youth Options (AYO) has a free drop-in homework help and tutoring during the school year.    Free.

Thursdays, 4 p.m.

Aurora Central Library, 14949 E. Alameda Pkwy., Aurora

303-617-2660 or AYO@aumhc.org

Storytime

Storytime is free with fun story reading and related activities that promote reading development and learning.  Programs are designed for parents to participate with their children.  Free.

Fridays, 10:30 a.m.

Tallyn’s Reach Library, 23911 E. Arapahoe Rd., Aurora

303-627-3050 or auroralibrary.org

Computer Classes at Central, ages 18 and older  

Classes include: Computer Basics, Word Basics, Excel Basics, Email Basics, Internet Basics, and Job Searching Basics. Call 303-739-6630 to register. Space is limited.    Registration required.  Registration opens for classes one month in advance.   All classes are held from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.  Free.

Aurora Central Library, 14949 E. Alameda Pkwy., Aurora

303-739-6630 or auroralibrary.org

Name That Monster!, ages 13 to adult

Monsters have invaded the library!  Look around the library to find all of the monsters.  Correctly name them, receive a prize and be entered into a drawing for a grand prize.  Free.

Oct. 1 to 31

Mission Viejo Library, 15324 E. Hampden Cir, Aurora

303-326-8600 or auroralibrary.org

Adult Non-Fiction Book Club, ages 18 and older

Oct. 1, Tuesday, 1 p.m.  Free.

Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson

Aurora Central Library, 14949 E. Alameda Pkwy., Aurora

303-739-6630 or auroralibrary.org

Mad Scientists Laboratory Series: Make a Lava Lamp, ages 8 to 18

Learn why oil and water don’t mix. What makes the bubbles? Take home a cool science project and you can teach your friends and family to make their own lava lamp. Reservations required. Free. Presented by Colorado State University Cooperative Extension 4-H Youth Development.

Oct. 1, Tuesday, 4 to 5 p.m.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, 9898 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora

303-739-1940 or www.auroralibrary.org

Martial Arts Demo and Workshop, ages 6 to 18

Oct. 5, Saturday, 11 a.m. to noon

Be amazed and learn to keep yourself safe with Z-Ultimate Self-Defense Studios.  Free

Martin Luther King, JR. Library, 9898 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora

303-739-1940 or www.auroralibrary.org

Daytime Booklovers Group, ages 18 and older

Come read with us! Our Daytime Booklovers Group meets the third Wednesday of the month at Central Library.  Free.

Oct. 9, Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.

Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom

Aurora Central Library, 14949 E. Alameda Pkwy., Aurora

303-739-6630 or auroralibrary.org

Teen Drop-In Gaming, ages 13 to 17

Teens are invited to bring Yu-Gi-Oh cards and/or other favorite games to play at the library.  Teens can also play Just Dance, Mario Kart and/or Rock Bands on the Wii console.  No registration required.  Free.

Oct. 9, Wednesday, 4 p.m.

Mission Viejo Library, 15324 E. Hampden Cir, Aurora

303-326-8600 or auroralibrary.org

Cinema in the Stacks, all ages 

Hocus Pocus (1993) – Halloween night will never be the same after three 17th century witches are accidentally conjured up in present-day Salem where they brew a hilarious cauldron of mischief and mayhem.  Bette Midler stars with Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy bringing her outrageous antics to this fun-filled tale of madness, mayhem and witchcraft.   Free.

Oct. 9, Wednesday, 6 p.m.

Aurora Central Library, 14949 E. Alameda Pkwy., Aurora

303-739-6778 or auroralibrary.org

Lava Lamps, ages 6 and older

A fun hands on experiment that teaches you how to make your own homemade Lava Lamp.  This project is fun to make and cool to look at.  Registration required.  Free.

Oct. 10, Thursday, 4 p.m.

Tallyn’s Reach Library, 23911 E. Arapahoe Rd., Aurora

303-627-3050 or auroralibrary.org

Wagging Tales, child should know how to read

Wagging Tales introduces children to a four-legged friend and then the magic begins!  Each child selects a fun book to read to his or her new doggie pal, each child is rewarded with a new book to keep.  Free.

Oct. 12, Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon

Aurora Central Library, 14949 E. Alameda Pkwy., Aurora

303-739-6626 or auroralibrary.org

Project DIY:  Musical Instruments, ages 8 to 14

Come to the library and learn how to make a new do-it-yourself project.  Registration required.  Free.

Oct. 12, Saturday, 2 p.m.

Mission Viejo Library, 15324 E. Hampden Cir, Aurora

303-326-8600 or auroralibrary.org

Family Art@MLK, all ages

Bring the whole family to work on an art project.  On the first Saturday of every month make a creation of your own or make one creation as a family.  Free

Oct. 12, Saturday, 2 to 3 p.m.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, 9898 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora

303-739-1940 or www.auroralibrary.org

Teen Book Club, ages 13 to 18

Between the Shades of Gray by Rita Sepetys

Each month we host a reading group that features a book either suggested by you or one we think you will enjoy reading and discussing.  Free.

Oct. 12, Saturday, 2 to 4 p.m.

Aurora Central Library, 14949 E. Alameda Pkwy., Aurora

303-739-6626 or auroralibrary.org

Science in the Stacks, all ages  

Ecotech – Learn all about wind energy and wind turbines.  Free.

Oct. 13, Sunday, 2 to 3 p.m.

Aurora Central Library, 14949 E. Alameda Pkwy., Aurora

303-739-6630 or auroralibrary.org

Read It, Then See It Teen Book Club, ages 13 to 17

I Am Number Four by Pittacus Lore

Join us in the new Teen Zone for a special showing of I Am Number Four.  In this movie adaptation, a 15-year-old fugitive has been moving from town to town hiding out from intergalactic bounty hunters.  The aliens are on a mission to destroy the nine Loric children who have sought refuge on Earth.  They have killed the first three and John Smith is Number Four.  Read the book, then come to the library to watch the movie, eat pizza and discuss all three.  Registration required.  Free.

Oct. 15, Tuesday, 4 p.m.

Mission Viejo Library, 15324 E. Hampden Cir, Aurora

303-326-8600 or auroralibrary.org

Make Tie Pillows, ages 8 to 18

Design, construct and decorate a special focal point for your room, a designer pillow.  Free.

Presented by Colorado State University Cooperative Extension 4-H Youth Development.

Oct. 16, Wednesday, 4 to 5 p.m.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, 9898 E Colfax Ave., Aurora

303-739-1940 or www.auroralibrary.org

Computer Classes

Computer  Basics. Registration required. Limit of 12 students per class. Free.

Oct. 18, Friday, 10:30 a.m. to noon

Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, 9898 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora

303-739-1940 or auroralibrary.org.

Fall Fest, all ages

Join the community for the free, annual harvest celebration with family activities, featuring live entertainment, crafts, a bike parade and more fall fun.  Free.

Oct. 19, Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, 9898 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora

303-739-1940 or www.auroralibrary.org

Crab Soccer, ages 13 to 18

Play a traditional soccer game in a ‘crab walk” position.  This is a fun game that requires you to work together as a team and is a great workout to emphasize ball control skills.  No registration required.  Free.

Oct. 19, Saturday, 2 to 4 p.m.

Aurora Central Library, 14949 E. Alameda Pkwy., Aurora

303-739-6626 or auroralibrary.org

Movies at Tallyn’s Reach Library, all ages

Beetlejuice (1988) – A couple of recently deceased ghosts contract the services of a “bio-exorcist” in order to remove the obnoxious new owners of their house.  No tickets or reservations are required.   Free.

Oct. 19, Saturday, 2 p.m.

Tallyn’s Reach Library, 23911 E. Arapahoe Rd., Aurora

303-627-3050 or auroralibrary.org

Teen Advisory Board, grades 6 to 12

If you know what you want to see in the Library, have suggestions for books to order or programming you want to attend, put in an application to the Teen Advisory Board.

Oct. 21, Monday, 4 to 6 p.m.

Aurora Central Library, 14949 E. Alameda Pkwy., Aurora

303-739-6626 or auroralibrary.org

Family Movie and Craft Teen Book club, all ages

Monsters, Inc. (2001) – In this animated feature film, two monsters who are “scare specialists” soon find themselves more scared of a little girl named Boo.  Bring your own snacks and a comfy blanket or pillow.  After the movie, make a craft related to the movie.  No registration required.  Free.

Oct. 26, Saturday, 2 p.m.

Mission Viejo Library, 15324 E. Hampden Cir, Aurora

303-326-8600 or auroralibrary.org

Adventures in Ventriloquism by Mark Hellerstein, ages 6 to 12

You will love an “Adventure in Ventriloquism” as you take a time machine into the past and travel to Dr. Frankenstein’s castle where Mark and friends recreate the famous experiment.  Not only do kids participate in the program but Mark provides special sound effects and surprises.  No registration required.  Free.

Oct. 26, Saturday, 2 p.m.

Tallyn’s Reach Library, 23911 E. Arapahoe Rd., Aurora

303-627-3050 or auroralibrary.org

Community Knit-In, all ages

Bring your project, your friends, and settle in for a comfortable afternoon of fun and laughter.  This is a great time to work on winter projects, or, if you choose, your items will be donated to the Children’s Hospital Colorado.  Free.

Oct. 27, Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m.

Aurora Central Library, 14949 E. Alameda Pkwy., Aurora

303-739-6778 or auroralibrary.org

Monday at the Movies, all ages 

Vertigo (1958) – To say Vertigo finds Hitchcock at his most obsessive, his most perverse, and his sexual best, doesn’t even begin to convey how haunting this film is or how bizarre.  Nor does it convey Hitchcock’s passionate style and the way he defies logic working in a much riskier manner than usual.  A retired police detective (James Stewart) must overcome vertigo and his obsession for a friend’s wife (Kim Novak) in this eerie tale of passion.  No tickets or reservations are required.   Free.

Oct. 28, Monday, 11:30 a.m.

Aurora Central Library, 14949 E. Alameda Pkwy., Aurora

303-739-7473 or auroralibrary.org

Spooky Storytime and Costume Parade, ages 4 to 12

Celebrate Halloween at your library.  We will have a special, spooky storytime, a costume parade and treats.  No registration required.  Free.

Oct. 30, Wednesday, 10 a.m. to noon

Aurora Central Library, 14949 E. Alameda Pkwy., Aurora

303-739-7473 or auroralibrary.org

Wizard of Oz Halloween Storytime, all ages

Join us for a special interactive rendition of the Wizard of Oz.  Wear your Halloween costume, sing Halloween songs, and parade around the library for treats.  Free.

Oct. 30, Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.

Tallyn’s Reach Library, 23911 E. Arapahoe Rd., Aurora

303-627-3050 or auroralibrary.org

Funky Fun Halloween, all ages

Inspector Magic, disguised as a mad scientist, presents a spooky and silly adventure into scary books.  One child will transform into Igor on a search for Frankenstein’s brain.  Another volunteer safely has his arm removed and stitched back on, just like Frankenstein.  In the end, we find the missing brain which transforms into a live rabbit – a hare-brained idea for sure.  This adventure involves the entire audience and the audience will also learn Halloween safety.  Free.

Oct. 30, Wednesday, 4 p.m.

Mission Viejo Library, 15324 E. Hampden Cir, Aurora

303-326-8600 or auroralibrary.org

Halloween Bash, all ages

Cerridan the Witch will enchant you with her magic, storytelling and charm.  Wear your costume to join in the festivities.  Free.

Oct. 30, Wednesday, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, 9898 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora

303-739-1940 or www.auroralibrary.org

Wizard of Oz Halloween Storytime, all ages

Join us for a special interactive rendition of the Wizard of Oz.  Wear your Halloween costume, sing Halloween songs, and parade around the library for treats.  Free.

Oct. 31, Thursday, 10 a.m.

Mission Viejo Library, 15324 E. Hampden Cir, Aurora

303-326-8600 or auroralibrary.org

*All programs are FREE and sponsored by Friends of the Aurora Public Library.

Serving Aurora citizens for more than 75 years

*All programs are FREE and sponsored by Friends of the Aurora Public Library.

Reading Tutoring, Elementary school students

Trained volunteers work with Elementary school students to improve reading skills. Supported by Children’s Literacy Center, Colorado Springs. Free. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4 to 6:30 p.m. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, 9898 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora 303-739-1943 or auroralibrary.org

Pajama Storytime

Join us in your jammies with your favorite sleepytime friend. No registration required. Free. Tuesdays, 7 to 7:30 p.m. Aurora Central Library, 14949 E. Alameda Pkwy., Aurora 303-739-6626 or auroralibrary.org

GED Classes, adults

Classes meet twice a week. Group instruction prepares you to take the GED test. Registration required. Taught by The Learning Source. Registration is required. Free. Tuesdays and Fridays, 9 a.m. to noon Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, 9898 E Colfax Ave., Aurora 303-922-4683

Spanish Discussion Group, ages 18 and older

Discover a new face of Latin America every week from the point of view of a Mexican journalist, where you learn through various activities about literature, grammar, punctuation, vocabulary, geography, art, and culture. If you know just enough Spanish to understand a conversation, come and explore this culture through the Spanish language. Free. Tuesdays, 7 p.m.  Aurora Central Library, 14949 E. Alameda Pkwy., Aurora 303-739-6642/303-739-6630 or auroralibrary.org

Storytime

Storytime is free with fun story reading and related activities that promote reading development and learning. Programs are designed for parents to participate with their children. No registration required. Free. Wednesdays, 10 a.m. Aurora Central Library, 14949 E. Alameda Pkwy., Aurora 303-739-6626 or auroralibrary.org

Storytime

Storytime is free with fun story reading and related activities that promote reading development and learning. Programs are designed for parents to participate with their children. Size is limited to 35 children on a first come, first served basis. Free. Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. Tallyn’s Reach Library, 23911 E. Arapahoe Rd., Aurora 303-627-3050 or auroralibrary.org

Storytime

Storytime is free with fun story reading and related activities that promote early literacy, reading development and learning. Programs are designed for parents to participate with their children. No registration required. Free. Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.  Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, 9898 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora 303-739-1940 or auroralibrary.org

The Afternoon Game Club, ages 10 to 18

Attendees are encouraged to bring their own games or play one of ours. Play anything from Yu-Gi-Oh and Monopoly, to new games like Settlers of Catan and Dominion. Wednesdays, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Aurora Central Library, 14949 E. Alameda Pkwy., Aurora 303-739-6626 or auroralibrary.org

English Conversion Group, ages 18 and older

To better serve those people that can speak a little English, providing them with a friendly atmosphere to enhance their vocabulary, become comfortable with everyday English, and learn more about American culture. Topics and themes will vary, chosen by the different personalities and direction of the students. Free. Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Aurora Central Library, 14949 E. Alameda Pkwy., Aurora 303-739-6642/303-739-6630 or auroralibrary.org

Storytime

Storytime is free with fun story reading and related activities that promote reading development and learning. Programs are designed for parents to participate with their children. No registration required. Free. Wednesdays, 10 a.m. Mission Viejo Library, 15324 E. Hampden Cir, Aurora 303-326-8600 or auroralibrary.org

AYO Homework Help and Tutoring, grades 6 to 12

Aurora Youth Options (AYO) has a free drop-in homework help and tutoring during the school year. Thursdays, 4 p.m. Aurora Central Library, 14949 E. Alameda Pkwy., Aurora 303-617-2660 or AYO@aumhc.org

Storytime

Storytime is free with fun story reading and related activities that promote reading development and learning. Programs are designed for parents to participate with their children. Free. Fridays, 10:30 a.m. Tallyn’s Reach Library, 23911 E. Arapahoe Rd., Aurora 303-627-3050 or auroralibrary.org

Banned Books Trivia, ages 13 and older

September 22-28 is Banned Books Week. Test your trivia knowledge of titles that have been banned or censored in the United States. Get all the questions correct, receive a prize and be entered into a drawing for a grand prize. Free. Mission Viejo Library, 15324 E. Hampden Cir, Aurora 303-326-8600 or auroralibrary.org

Adult Non-Fiction Book Club, ages 18 and older

Sept. 3, Tuesday, 1 p.m. Free. Land Grabbers by Fed Pierce Aurora Central Library, 14949 E. Alameda Pkwy., Aurora 303-739-6630 or auroralibrary.org

Reads and Reels Book Club, ages 18 and older

Snow Angels by Stewart O’Nan

Reeds and Reels Book club presents a compelling work of fiction. It is a story of a teenager, the disintegration of his parents’ marriage and the murder of his one-time babysitter. The movie features Kate Beckinsale and Sam Rockwell. Discuss the book on Friday, September 13th at 11 a.m. Registration is required. Free. Sept. 7, Saturday, 2 p.m.  Tallyn’s Reach Library, 23911 E. Arapahoe Rd., Aurora 303-627-3050 or auroralibrary.org

Science in the Stacks: Media Forensics, all ages

Presented by the National Center for Media Forensics, University of Colorado Denver. Learn how “digital detectives” help law enforcement analyze and use scientific interpretation of audio and video evidence (media forensics) obtained during formal civil or legal proceedings. Free. Sept. 8, Sunday, 2 to 3 p.m. Aurora Central Library, 14949 E. Alameda Pkwy., Aurora 303-739-6630 or auroralibrary.org

Teen Drop-In Gaming, ages 13 to 17

Teens are invited to bring Yu-Gi-Oh cards and/or other favorite games to play at the library. Teens can also play just Dance, Mario Kart and/or Rock Bands on the Wii console. No registration required. Free. Sept. 11, Wednesday, 4 p.m. Mission Viejo Library, 15324 E. Hampden Cir, Aurora 303-326-8600 or auroralibrary.org

Cinema in the Stacks, all ages

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971) – Pure of heart Charlie Bucket (Peter Ostrum) along with four grossly gluttonous girls and boys win the opportunity to tour eccentric recluse Willy Wonka’s (Gene Wilder) magical candy factory and the chance to win a lifetime supply of chocolate in this adaptation of Roald Dahl’s classis. One-by-one, the children are undone by their own greed as the group sails down chocolate rivers and becomes part of Wonkavisision until only Charlie is left to claim a prize even more grand than a lifetime of chocolate. Free. Sept. 11, Sunday, 6 p.m. Aurora Central Library, 14949 E. Alameda Pkwy., Aurora 303-739-6778 or auroralibrary.org

Reads and Reels Book Club-Book Discussion, ages 18 and older

Snow Angels by Stewart O’Nan Reeds and Reels Book club presents a compelling work of fiction. It is a story of a teenager, the disintegration of his parents’ marriage and the murder of his one-time babysitter. Registration is required. Free. Sept. 13, Friday, 11 a.m. Tallyn’s Reach Library, 23911 E. Arapahoe Rd., Aurora 303-627-3050 or auroralibrary.org

Project DIY, ages 8 to 14

Come to the library and learn how to make a new do-it-yourself project. Registration required. Free. Sept. 14, Saturday, 2 p.m. Mission Viejo Library, 15324 E. Hampden Cir, Aurora 303-326-8600 or auroralibrary.org

Read It, Then See It Teen Book Club, ages 13 to 17

The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky Join us in the new Teen Zone for a special showing of The Perks of Being a Wallflower. In this movie adaptation, a fifteen year old freshman copes with his first love, the suicide of his best friend and his own mental illness while struggling to find a group of people with whom he belongs. Read the book, then come to the library to watch the movie, eat pizza and discuss all three. Registration required. Free. Sept. 17, Tuesday, 4 p.m. Mission Viejo Library, 15324 E. Hampden Cir, Aurora 303-326-8600 or auroralibrary.org

Daytime Booklovers Group, ages 18 and older

Come read with us! Our Daytime Booklovers Group meets the third Wednesday of the month at Central Library. Free. Sept. 18, Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. Crack in the Lens by Steve Hockensmith Aurora Central Library, 14949 E. Alameda Pkwy., Aurora 303-739-6630 or auroralibrary.org

Family Movie and Craft Teen Book club, all ages

The Incredibles (2004) – In this animated feature film, a retired superhero is summoned to a remote island and the whole family must jump back into action for one last mission. Bring your own snacks and a comfy blanket or pillow. After the movie, make a craft related to the movie. No registration required. Free. Sept. 21, Saturday, 2 p.m. Mission Viejo Library, 15324 E. Hampden Cir, Aurora 303-326-8600 or auroralibrary.org

Community Knit-In, all ages

Bring your project, your friends, and settle in for a comfortable afternoon of fun and laughter. This is a great time to work on winter projects, or, if you choose, your items will be donated to the Children’s Hospital Colorado. Free. Sept. 22, Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m. Aurora Central Library, 14949 E. Alameda Pkwy., Aurora 303-739-6778 or auroralibrary.org

Monday at the Movies, all ages

His Girl Friday (1940) – Newspaper editor Walter Burns (Cary Grant) is in love with Hildy Johnson (Rosalind Russell), his star reporter and ex-wife. Walter will do anything and everything to prevent her from marrying her soon-to-be-husband Bruce Baldwin (Ralph Bellamy). Meanwhile, Walter and Hildy capture an escaped convict for an exclusive scoop in this romantic comedy. No tickets or reservations are required. Free. Sept. 23, Monday, 11:30 a.m. Aurora Central Library, 14949 E. Alameda Pkwy., Aurora 303-739-7473 or auroralibrary.org

*All programs are FREE and sponsored by Friends of the Aurora Public Library.