During the summer season, it’s easy to feel tired, bored and less motivated than usual. Luckily, there are plenty of things you can do to pick yourself out of this slump to stay curious and entertained all summer long!
Unearth a story with Aurora Public Library's Summer of Imagination
Everyone who registers for the Aurora Public Library’s Summer of Imagination receives a free book! Readers of all ages can visit any of the five Aurora Public Library branches to pick out their free book. Complete the Summer of Imagination log for a chance to earn more prizes throughout the summer!
Enjoy free, live music and movies at select Aurora parks
Music at the Movies provides free live music followed by a feature film at select Aurora parks. Friends and families can bring their lawn chairs, blankets and snacks to enjoy the concert and movie on select dates.
Wednesday, July 15 at Settler’s Park, 14800 E. Walsh Drive
Wednesday, July 29 at Meadowood Park, 3054 S. Laredo St.
Find fresh food and local goodies at the Hoffman Heights Library Farmers Market
The farmers market at Hoffman Heights Library is back for the second year in a row! Stop by on Wednesdays July 29 and Aug. 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. to check out community businesses and participate in healthy living-themed programs at the library.
Visit a new part of Colorado
You can borrow passes to one of Colorado’s state parks or the Denver Museum of Contemporary Art with your Aurora Public Library card! Check one out and visit a new place in the state completely free.
Trace your family’s genealogy using Aurora Public Library’s databases
If you need a project to keep you motivated this summer, why not learn more about your family lineage and genealogy? Through Aurora Public Library, you can access various databases and archives to learn more about the city’s history as well as your own.
Make new friends and explore new genres through Aurora Public Library’s book clubs
Whether you love cozy book club meetings by the fireplace or adventurous chats at a local bar, Aurora Public Library has you covered with a variety of book club themes to hop into this summer.
Pick up a new hobby at an Aurora Public Library program
If you’ve ever wanted to try an RPG like Dungeons & Dragons, a fiber art like knitting or crocheting, or a new recipe or skill in the kitchen, the Aurora Public Library has programs for all of that and more! Try something new and you may find your new favorite activity.