Past events

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February 24, 2014 - 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Anythink and Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art have teamed up to bring you an art-making workshop each month! Join a visiting artist and express yourself through a variety of art media, with the emphasis on creativity and fun! Appropriate for students ages 5-12. Space is limited; registration required.

Age: 
Children, Tween
February 24, 2014 - 10:00 am to 11:30 am

Learn the basics of Microsoft Word 2010 to create a resume or write a quick letter. Create new documents, make changes and learn how to make additional enhancements. Bring a flash drive or an email address and we’ll save the changes that you’ve made. Registration suggested, but not required.

Age: 
Adult, Teen
February 24, 2014 - 10:00 am to 10:30 am

Join us for stories, songs, and activities that are perfect for active toddlers. This program is for ages 2-3. Space is limited; registration required.

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Children
February 24, 2014 - 9:30 am to 10:15 am

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. Space is limited; registration required.

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Children
Feb 22 2014

The Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum presents “Crazy Quilts: The Pride of Victorian Womanhood.” Victorians used fancy needlework that enabled their quilts to tell secrets. Learn about this symbolism and the language of flowers, and enjoy the approximately 25 pieces on display. 

Event Type: 
Class
Age: 
Adult
February 22, 2014 - 10:00 am to 11:30 am

Come to The Studio at Brighton to learn about how technology can be family friendly. Experiment with Lego WeDo and snap circuits together to learn more about computer programming. Supervision required for children ages 8 and under. Space is limited; registration required.

Event Type: 
The Studio
Age: 
Adult, Children, Family, Teen, Tween
February 22, 2014 - 10:00 am to 10:30 am

Join us every Saturday at 10 am for activities the whole family can enjoy.

  • Feb. 1 & 15 – Family Music and Movement: Sing, dance, play basic instruments and move creatively.
  • Feb. 8 & 22 Family Story Time: Enjoy stories and songs for the whole family.
Age: 
Family
February 21, 2014 - 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Get a new tablet, ereader or other gadget for the holidays, but not sure how to make the most of it? Swing by for help and learn some cool new ways to make use of your new device. Assistance available on a first-come, first-served basis. No registration required.

Age: 
Adult, Family
Feb 21 2014

Come sit by the fire to work and share your knitting projects with friends. A teacher is available for those who want to learn. Join in on Anythink Bennett’s special project: knitting caps for cancer patients.

Event Type: 
Class
Age: 
Children, Family, Teen, Tween
Feb 21 2014

Join us on the first and third Friday of each month from 1-2:30 pm and write to your heart’s delight. This is a come-and-go unstructured time to meet fellow writers and let the pen fill the paper.

Age: 
Teen, Tween
Tags: 
February 20, 2014 - 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Ever wonder about the whizzing and whirring noises that are coming from your computer? Want to take a look at the guts of the computer and identify the different parts? Join this class to start learning the basics of opening up a computer and dismantling it completely. Space is limited; registration required.

Event Type: 
The Studio
Age: 
Adult, Teen
February 20, 2014 - 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

Have you thought about writing a story, poem or book? Are you currently working on one? Join other aspiring teen authors to share ideas, munch on snacks and play a game to help you beat writer’s block. Students in grades 6-12 welcome.

Age: 
Teen
February 20, 2014 - 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Are you a knitter or weaver? Do you love to crochet? Join other fiber artists and crafters in your community and share your expertise at this informal craft group. Bring a project you are working on and join us for some fun! A table will be reserved at the Anythink Café.

Age: 
Adult, Children, Teen, Tween
Tags: 
February 20, 2014 - 10:00 am to 10:30 am

Join us for stories, songs, and activities that are perfect for active toddlers. This program is for ages 2-3. Space is limited; registration required.

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Children
February 20, 2014 - 9:45 am to 10:30 pm

Share the joy of music with your little one with singing and playful movement activities, and stay for free playtime afterwards. This program is for babies 23 months and younger and their caregivers. Space is limited; registration required. 

Event Type: 
Music
Age: 
Children
Feb 19 2014

Time for Bingo again! We will play several games of Bingo where winners receive their choice of a children’s or young adult book as a prize. All ages welcome.

Age: 
Adult, Children, Family, Teen, Tween
February 19, 2014 - 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Calling all Spanish speakers! Join Alejandra, a fluent Spanish speaker and the Huron Street tech guide to learn how to download ebooks and audiobooks onto your iPad. This program is specifically for our Spanish speaking community to learn how to use these free library resources! Please bring your iPad or tablet, all cords, and library card so you can download books. Space is limited; visit the online calendar to register.

Age: 
Adult, Children, Teen, Tween
February 19, 2014 - 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Explore the world of Theatre Arts.  Discover the basics of screenwriting, monologues, acting and creating short films.

Wednesdays, March 5, 12, 19, 26th, 4-6:00 pm

Event Type: 
The Studio
Age: 
Teen
February 19, 2014 - 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Transform ordinary paint samples into miniature notebooks. Use them to write secret messages to your friends or as a mini-journal. Appropriate for students in grades K-5.

Age: 
Children, Tween
February 19, 2014 - 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm

Hang out, play games with your friends and enjoy lunch provided by the Food Bank of the Rockies. Choose between several different games and consoles, including the Wii, Xbox, computer games and board games. Students in grades 6-12 welcome.

Age: 
Teen
February 19, 2014 - 10:00 am to 11:30 am

Join us for a lively discussion of Cuckoo’s Calling by Robert Galbraith (pseudonym of J. K. Rowling). This is the story of Detective Cormoran Strike, a private investigator who lost a leg during a land mine explosion in Afghanistan, and his investigation of a supermodel’s suicide. Appropriate for adults. Please see Anythink staff for a copy of the book.

Event Type: 
Book Club
Age: 
Adult
February 19, 2014 - 10:00 am to 10:30 am

Spend time with your toddler listening to stories, songs and finger plays geared just for them. Appropriate for kids ages 2-3.

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Children
February 19, 2014 - 9:30 am to 10:15 am

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. Space is limited; registration required.

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Children
February 19, 2014 - 9:30 am to 9:50 am

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.

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Children
Feb 18 2014
Tweens are welcome to drop by and enjoy a fun activity or craft. No reservation needed.

 

  • Feb. 11 – Non-cook snacks: Ever get hungry after school? Learn how to make simple snacks using your microwave.
  • Feb. 18 – Tween Crafternoon: A new craft is waiting for you. Create a cool frame using rolled magazine pages.
  • Feb. 25 –Makey Makey: Feel electric? Makey Makey does. Check out what what you can invent.
Age: 
Tween
Feb 18 2014

Calling all teens! Join us each week for a special afternoon program. Ages 11 and up welcome.

Feb. 4: The Zone – Enter the world of games at The Zone.

Feb. 11: The Shelf – A great book activity is waiting for you at The Shelf.

Feb. 18: The Brink – Explore challenging group activities at The Brink.

Feb 25: The Bench – Create interesting crafts and projects at The Bench.

Age: 
Teen, Tween

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