Book art has a long and storied history, and can encompass a broad array of techniques and effects that render the material, written word into beautiful, one-of-a-kind art objects. Come learn about how to use books as artistic media, then heed your creative calling with books that have been weeded from our collection.
Learn about animals through song, dance and play. Appropriate for kids ages 5-10. No registration required.
The Battle Royale series starts with a DIY robot showdown! Each participant will make their own robot, and then test them out in the Battle Royale Arena - a shrinking play field. Test your engineering skills, battle it out, learn new skills and make new friends. This multi-player showdown will make for nothing short of a great time. Appropriate for grades 6 to 12. Space is limited; registration suggested.
Build your own cities both past and present while becoming a historic preservationist. Learn about saving historic structures, the evolution of a city, and the importance of historic preservation with guests from the Molly Brown House Museum. Appropriate for students in grades K-5.
Strum, beat, and play your way through the Swallow Hill Music Instrument Petting Zoo! We provide a hands-on experience for kids and adults – led by our knowledgeable staff of “zookeepers.” The entire family can try out ukuleles, hand drums, guitars, mandolins, banjos, fiddles, mini-pianos, and more. We provide the instruments and you provide the curiosity.
Join us for a snack and milk provided by our partner, Food Bank of the Rockies. Meals provided for children ages 0-18. No registration required.
In continuing to provide Thornton residents with access to farm-fresh produce and health information, Anythink’s community farmers’ markets are returning in 2019 with expanded dates and locations. Hosted in conjunction with the American Heart Association, City of Thornton, Tri-County Health Department, Lulu’s Farm and Miller Farms, the farmers’ markets will now be held weekly at both Anythink Huron Street (Tuesdays, 9 am-1 pm) and Anythink Wright Farms (Thursdays, 3-6:30 pm) beginning Tuesday, July 9. In addition to food, community members will also find cooking demos, recipes, nutrition information and preventative health screenings (on select dates). The farmers’ markets will continue through the second week of October.
To increase healthy food accessibility, both WIC and SNAP are accepted at all farmers’ markets. Additionally, visitors can join representatives at the Tri-County Health Department booth for information about eWIC and SNAP services.
Spend time with your toddler listening to stories, songs and finger plays geared just for them. Then enjoy a few minutes of social time with other caregivers while the children play with toys. Appropriate for kids ages 2-3. No registration required.
Share time with your little one with songs, rhymes, and stories for babies and their caregivers. Appropriate for ages birth-23 months.
Join us for stories, songs, and movement activities perfect for active toddlers. Play clothes for messy play are recommended. Appropriate for ages 2-3.
Sing, dance, and learn how to play some basic instruments. Appropriate for kids ages 2-6. No registration required.
Join us to practice speaking in both English and Español with your fellow community members. Learn useful tips for basic conversation in your new language, and enjoy sharing what you already know!
Le invitamos a que practique hablar en ingles y español con miembros de su comunidad. Reciba consejos útiles para conversaciones básicas en su nueva idioma y comparta sus conocimientos con sus compañeros. Registración por internet no es necesaria. Nos reunimos el primer y tercer miércoles de cada mes.
We’re all about the do-it-yourself mentality, and in this new series we’ll equip and empower you to take on your own projects! This month we’re making pillow cases that will help you drift off into a deep sleep. All materials will be provided.
Join us for a snack and milk provided by our partner, Food Bank of the Rockies. Meals provided for children ages 0-18. No registration required.
Join us on Wednesdays to explore science, technology, engineering, art and math. Appropriate for school-aged kids.
August 21: Art Project with Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art
August 28: 3D printing with Hypatia Studio (Space is limited; registration required.)
Get creative every week with arts and crafts projects you can play with or give away as gifts. Appropriate for students in grades K-5. No registration required, but supplies are limited.
Hang out, play games with your friends, and enjoy lunch provided by the Food Bank of the Rockies. There will be gaming consoles, computer games, movies, various gaming clubs, and board games available. Appropriate for students in grades 6-12.
Join our teen sidekicks for a drop-in snack program sponsored by the Food Bank of the Rockies. Everyone age 18 and under welcome.
Enjoy stories, finger plays, songs and other fun activities just for preschoolers. Appropriate for ages 3-5. No registration required.
Join us for stories, songs and activities for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Appropriate for ages birth – 6 years.
Join our discussion of Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan. Appropriate for adults. Registration suggested, but not required. Please visit our online calendar to register.
Share time with your little one at your local Anythink with songs, rhymes and stories for babies and their caregivers. Appropriate for ages birth-23 months. No registration required.
When asked about his paintings, artist Clyfford Still once wrote: “As for me, they kindle a fire; through them I breathe again, hold a golden cord, find my own revelation.” In this three-week series, experts from Denver's Clyfford Still Museum will lead us in an exploration of 20th century American art. Join us to “find your own revelation,” and discover a new appreciation of well-known artists and their work. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.
Stop by at one of the two book clubs, we will be reading In the Midst of Winter by Isabel Allende. Light refreshments will be served. No registration is required.
Pasa por uno de los dos clubes de libros, en los que estaremos leyendo el libro In the Midst of Winter de Isabel Allende. Se ofrecerán refrescos. No es necesario registrarse.
Join us for our monthly book club. August’s title will be In the Midst of Winter by bestselling author and recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, Isabel Allende. Light refreshments will be served. No registration is required.
Everyone is creative and opportunities are everywhere. Upcycle some discarded paper and turn it into beads for your crafting needs. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.
Enjoy delicious brews and make new friends as you learn to play the hottest new board games and settle in with the tried-and-true classics. Appropriate for ages 21 and up only. Drinks available for purchase. Registration encouraged. Please visit our online calendar to register and for details about this month’s game. Bruz Beers is located at 1675 West 67th Ave. in Denver, Colorado.
Nothing boring about Board Game Day! Grab a friend and join us for new and classic board game competitions. Great for all ages!
STEAM Tuesdays
Join us every Tuesday to explore science, technology, engineering, art and math. Appropriate for students in grades K-5. No registration required.
Aug. 6: LEGO Club – Explore science, technology, engineering and math through LEGOS®.
Aug. 13: Discover Challenge – Explore STEAM principles to build and create.
Aug. 20: Barr Lake Ranger Talk – Learn about a natural facet of Barr Lake State Park.
Aug. 27: Art Stop on the Go- Join an art teacher from the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art for an art class.
From first application to final interview, our guide will help you find a fulfilling career. Navigate your options, automate your search, edit your resume or cover letter, or practice putting your best foot forward with a mock interview. Best for adults. To schedule an appointment, e-mail Kaelin Alexander at kalexander@anythinklibraries.org.
Please note: the scheduled time is only a calendar placeholder.
Are you hungry for good books and good food? This month, read a book that’s science fiction or about science, and then eat snacks and tell us all about it! We will design our own rockets and blast them off outside together. Appropriate for kids in grades 4-5. Please see a staff member if you need book recommendations.
Design and create your own stickers. Use them to decorate your backpack, your folders, or anything you own that needs some extra flair.
Join us for a snack and milk provided by our partner, Food Bank of the Rockies. Meals provided for children ages 0-18. No registration required.
Can’t We Talk About Something More Pleasant? is Roz Chast’s memoir of her parent’s final years. As a New Yorker cartoonist, she expands her work to a full novel. Cartoons, as it happens, are tailor-made for the absurdities of old age, illness and dementia. Join us to discuss our first graphic novel.
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and other fun activities that are perfect for preschoolers. This program is for ages 3-5.
Do you need help with your job search? Stop by for drop in help on how to navigate your options, automate your search, edit/create your resume or cover letter. This program is offered weekly on Tuesday mornings from 11am to 12pm.
¿Necesitas ayuda en buscar trabajo? Ven para recibir ayuda en navegar tus opciones, revisar/crear tu resume o carta de presentación. No se requiere cita.
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and other fun activities that are perfect for preschoolers. Appropriate for ages 3-5.
Join us for stories, songs and activities that are just right for active toddlers. This program is for ages 2-3.
Here’s your chance to get one-on-one tech help from a tech guide. Space is limited; registration required. Please click on the Register button below or call 303-405-3230 to sign up.
Here’s your chance to get one-on-one tech help from a tech guide. Space is limited; registration required. Please click on the Register button below or call 303-405-3230 to sign up.
Here’s your chance to get one-on-one tech help from a tech guide. Space is limited; registration required. Please click on the Register button below or call 303-405-3230 to sign up.
Join us for stories, songs and activities that are just right for active toddlers. This program is for ages 2-3.
Share time with your little one with songs, rhymes, and stories for babies and their caregivers. Appropriate for ages birth-23 months.
Join us for a lively discussion of Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann. Our book club meets the third Tuesday of each month. New members are always welcome!
When asked about his paintings, artist Clyfford Still once wrote: “As for me, they kindle a fire; through them I breathe again, hold a golden cord, find my own revelation.” In this three-week series, experts from Denver's Clyfford Still Museum will lead us in an exploration of 20th century American art. Join us to find your own revelation, and discover a new appreciation of well-known artists and their work. Space is limited; online registration required.
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Monday, Aug. 26
School is gearing up and we can get you prepared with DIY accessories and yummy snack creations. Appropriate for elementary school-aged kids. Space is limited; registration required.
Is there something you love? Proclaim it with a button. Appropriate for students in grades 6-12.
Rachel Joyce is the author of the beloved Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry. In her new novel, The Music Shop, Joyce writes of love, friendship, and the power of music to heal.
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and other fun activities that are perfect for preschoolers. This program is for ages 3-5.
Sing, dance, play games, and learn how to play some basic instruments. Activities are appropriate for kids 3-6 years old, but younger participants are welcome to attend. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to dance, too.
