September 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.
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.