Share time with your little one with songs, rhymes, and stories for babies and their caregivers. Appropriate for ages birth-23 months.
Transform lives – donate blood at the Vitalant mobile donation center at Anythink Brighton. Several time slots are available. To schedule an appointment, please visit vitalant.org or call 3o3-363-2300 and use site code A839. Drop-ins are welcome.
Donation hours are 10-11:40am and 1-2pm.
Safely learn the skills require to create a pyrographed (burned) set of wooden coasters. Transfer a pattern using graphite paper and use simple wood-burning tools to create a one-of-a-kind gift.
It’s all well and good to play according the old rules, but now it’s time to make up your own. Have a ball creating and playing the sporting games of your dreams. This program is intended for kids ages 5-12. Space is limited; registration required.
Join us for a drop-in snack program sponsored by the Food Bank of the Rockies. Free for ages 18 and under.
Calling all campers! Join us as we spend a fun-filled summer exploring nature, playing games, doing group activities, getting crafty and having a blast this summer at the library. Appropriate for kids going into grades 1-5. Space is limited; registration required.
Build your own water balloon catapult and compete in challenges that will test your creation’s distance and accuracy capabilities. Space is limited; registration required.
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.
Got a quick question about your tech gadget? Whether it’s a cellphone or computer, drop-in for one-on-one help and pick up some tips and tricks needed to make the most of your device. Assistance is provided on a first come, first served basis in 20 minute slots. No registration required.
Interested in a longer session? Schedule a one-hour TechTutoring session by e-mailing Karina at kflores@anythinklibraries.org or leaving a voicemail at 303-405-3248. Please include your tech learning goal, name, preferred appointment time and best contact information. TechTutoring services are available for scheduling all month.
Join us for stories, songs and activities that are just right for active toddlers. This program is for ages 2-3. No registration required, but space is limited to the first 25 toddlers and their families for each story time.
Build your own water balloon catapult and compete in challenges that will test your creation’s distance and accuracy capabilities. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.
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.
Share time with your little one with songs, rhymes, and stories for babies and their caregivers. Appropriate for ages birth-23 months.
The chile ristra is a common, and useful, decoration hanging outside homes all over New Mexico. Get together with friends and neighbors to learn about this unique tradition, and make a chile ristra to use for cooking and to bring good luck to your home. Appropriate for adults. Space is limited; registration is required.
Learn all about the process of making a good cup of coffee, from the farm where it’s grown to the moment it fills your favorite mug. The experts from Huckleberry Coffee Roasters will guide you on a coffee taste test and brewing workshop. Space is limited; registration is required.
Aprende todo lo que hay que saber sobre cómo hacer una buena taza de café, desde la granja donde se cultiva hasta el momento en que llena tu taza favorita. Los expertos de Huckleberry Coffee Roasters te guiarán a través de un taller de preparación y degustación de café. El espacio es limitado; se requiere registro. Visita nuestro calendario en línea para registrarte.
Take turns using Oculus Go headsets for guided meditation and nature exploration during this introduction to virtual reality. During breaks, participants are encouraged to journal, take a walk outside, or visit another environment using video and audio explorations.
Did you know that more than 2 billion people around the world eat insects? Learn more about entomophagy, a sustainable form of high-quality protein, and stick around for some snacking. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.
Join us for an hour of mindfulness that is perfect for the whole family. We will share contemplative stories, explore different breath techniques, and move our bodies mindfully in a fun and playful yoga practice with yoga games. Bring your own mat or feel free to use one of ours! All ages and abilities welcome.
Anythink York Street offers a monthly morning book club with a very different style: we choose a theme for the meeting, and you choose the book you want to read based on that theme. Each person discusses their choice. It’s a fun way to discover new authors and books while reading a title that speaks to you. Bring your pick and a morning beverage, and we’ll talk books. This month’s theme: a book about food. Appropriate for adults. No registration required.
Meet Bear, our volunteer dog. Reading to a therapy dog is a great opportunity for children who are learning to read or need practice reading. Our patient dog loves to listen and never criticizes. Registration required. Please email kcompton@anythinklibraries.org to sign up for a time slot.
Design, construct and test out classic arcade games made from scrap cardboard. What can you (re)create? Appropriate for kids ages 5-12. No registration required.
Join us for another fun project at AnyStitch! Already working on a personal sewing project and just looking for company while you create? No problem. Use our machines to work on your own in-progress piece. Sewing machines and basic textile-oriented tools will be available, as well as friendly conversation and advice.
Join us for special programs intended for our youngest Anythinkers – the miniThinkers! We’ll provide a space to spend time with your little one in meaningful ways. Be ready to play, read, sing, talk or write as we explore literacy skills.
Enjoy stories, puppet plays, rhymes and other fun activities that promote early literacy just for preschoolers. Then, stick around for miniThinkers directly after story time for more learning through play. Appropriate for kids ages 1-6. No registration required.
Join us as we read, play and make a craft in this fun-filled program. Appropriate for kids ages 3-6.
Did you purchase a new device? Do you need an email address? Learn basic computer skills in these drop in sessions. Stop by with your tech questions. Walk-ins welcomed. No registration is required.
¿Compró un nuevo aparato? ¿Necesita crear un correo electrónico? Aprenda habilidades de computación básicas en estas sesiones sin cita. Traiga sus preguntas. No se requiere cita.
Need help with technology? Drop in for one-on-one help and ask questions about résumés, using your device or laptop, or learn how to download ebooks to your phone or tablet.
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.
Molecular gastronomy is where scientific sorcery meets culinary artistry. Use innovative techniques and tools, as well as some basic chemistry, to explore the magic of modernist cuisine. Participants will transform foods across states of matter as they create edible works of art that would be at home on the Starship Enterprise.
Space is limited. Registration is required.
Join us for a drop-in snack program sponsored by the Food Bank of the Rockies. Free for ages 18 and under.
It’s all well and good to play according the old rules, but now it’s time to make up your own. Have a ball creating and playing the sporting games of your dreams. Appropriate for elementary aged kids.
Need pointers on a new gadget? Want to know how to do that one crucial thing in Word? Stop by and work with our Guide to find solutions for all your technology needs. 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.
Learn to use your imagination, and some coding, to make a visual novel full of compelling characters, beautiful art, and incredible music.
TAB teens are library leaders that run their own programs, help with events, and do good deeds in the community – all while earning community service hours for graduation. Snacks will be provided. Appropriate for students in grades 6-12. No registration required.
Put on your thinking caps and fly into a summer full of aerospace excitement. As the next generation of space travelers and pilots emerge, learn what it takes to get off the ground and fly. This series will have you applying your STEM skills to create your own spacecraft replica.
Space is limited, please register.
Can you survive the LEGO Disaster Mountain challenge? Put your building skills to the test when you work as a team to keep a LEGO mini-figure alive in a simulated Colorado wilderness. Appropriate for kids ages 5-12. No registration required.
Did you know that more than 2 billion people around the world eat insects? Learn more about entomophagy, a sustainable form of high-quality protein, and stick around for some snacking. Students in grades 6 –12 are welcome. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.
Design, construct and test out classic arcade games made from scrap cardboard. What can you (re)create? Appropriate for students in grades 6-12.
Join us for special programs intended for our youngest Anythinkers- the miniThinkers! We’ll provide a space to spend time with you little ones in meaningful ways. This summer we are exploring themes based on exhibits at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. Be ready to play, read, sing, talk or write as we explore early literacy skills based around these themes. Wear clothes that can get messy. Appropriate for ages 0-5.
July 3 - Health
July 10 - Space
July 17 - Insects
July 24 - Wildlife
Required 3…2…1… BLAST OFF! Come and explore the basics of what it takes to get into outer space as we design, build and test small scale pressure rockets. Best for elementary and tweens.
Join us on Wednesdays to explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math. This program is intended for school-aged kids. Space is limited; registration required.
July 3: Light Sabers with Eurekus!
July 10: Harry Potter Coding Wands
July 17: Mission to Mars with Denver Museum of Nature and Science
(repeats 2-3 pm)
July 24: DIY Robots and Battle Royale
July 31: mySummer Finale (no registration—lasts until 3 pm)
Join our teen sidekicks for a drop-in snack program sponsored by the Food Bank of the Rockies. Everyone age 18 and under welcome.
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.
Sing, dance, and learn how to play some basic instruments. Appropriate for kids ages 2-6. No registration required.
Join us for stories and songs, and stick around for a fun art project just for little ones. Appropriate for kids ages 1-4. No registration required.
Bring your bikes, scooters and other wheels for this annual Fourth of July tradition. Get your face painted, decorate, celebrate and finish off the day with lunch and a parade around the library.
Join us for special programs intended for our youngest Anythinkers- the miniThinkers! We’ll provide a space to spend time with you little ones in meaningful ways. This summer we are exploring themes based on exhibits at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. Be ready to play, read, sing, talk or write as we explore early literacy skills based around these themes. Wear clothes that can get messy. Appropriate for ages 0-5.
July 3 - Health
July 10 - Space
July 17 - Insects
July 24 - Wildlife
Join us for stories, songs and activities for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Appropriate for ages birth to 6 years
Join us for special programs intended for our youngest Anythinkers—the miniThinkers! We’ll provide a place to spend time with your little one in meaningful ways. Be ready to play, read, sing, talk, and write as we explore early literacy concepts. Appropriate for ages birth-4 years.
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.
