Aurora Public Library - Colorado

The city of Aurora is searching for its next Honorary Poet Laureate, a four-year term beginning in August 2026 and continuing through August 2030. The city's Honorary Poet Laureate program, managed by Aurora Public Library, recognizes the importance of literature as a vital part of our shared and diverse culture.

The deadline for submissions is Sunday, July 12. Learn more at AuroraGov.org/Poet

Aurora, Colorado City Hall

[Image description: Ahja Fox, current Poet Laureate, stands in front of book shelves at Aurora Central Library; Jovan Mays, Poet Laureate from 2013 to 2017, stands at a podium; Assetou Xango, Poet Laureate from 2017 to 2020, sits at a speaking event]

Are you in search an evening farmers market that fits your schedule? The farmers market at Hoffman Heights Library, 1298 Peoria St., is from 6 to 8 p.m. and the library will be open after hours to provide interactive programs. The next farmers market is Wednesday, June 24 and you can browse local goods outside while making your own printed totes or enjoying a camping storytime inside.

Learn more at AuroraGov.org/FarmersMarket

[Image description: A vendor smiles at customers while they sort through their products, an array of radishes, carrots and spring onions are arranged on a table, one person painting a flower pot and a vendor smiles while sitting at their booth]