Family Fun: Pop-up Cards
Create a unique three-dimensional greeting card to give for Valentine's Day. Appropriate for all ages. Space is limited; registration is recommended.
Create a unique three-dimensional greeting card to give for Valentine's Day. Appropriate for all ages. Space is limited; registration is recommended.
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.
Join Luke to learn how to create with Garageband, whether it's a basic audio beat or a project that requires vocal remixing.
Tuesdays, February 4, 11, 18, 25th, 4-6:00pm
Jazz up a jacket, backpack, or shirt with LED lights and conductive thread. Appropriate for students in grades 4-12.
Need computer help? Having trouble with your new ereader? Anythink is offering free, half-hour, one-on-one appointments. Please call 303-405-3231 to schedule.
Sing, dance, play games and learn how to play some basic instruments. Appropriate for kids ages 3-6 and their caregivers.
Sing, dance, play basic instruments and move creatively. This program is for ages 18 months-3 years. Space is limited; registration required.
Spend time with your toddler listening to stories, songs, and finger plays geared just for them. Appropriate for kids ages 2-3.
Wondering how to get started with Facebook? Set up an account, share photos, add friends and connect with your favorite shows, artists and more. Learn how to stay safe and share wisely. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.
A new way to explore literacy! This drop-in program is for children through age 6 and their caregivers. Five different centers are set up reflecting different literacy skills.
Do you have an iPad or tablet? Did you know you can check out an ebook for free on your Nook, Kindle, iPad, tablet or other device? Bring your tablet and your cords to the library and learn how to download ebooks today! All ages welcome.
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.
Calling all tweens! Join us for an hour of Wii Olympic winter games. Appropriate for kids ages 9-12.
Ever thought, “It would be cool if ‘this item’ existed for me to buy?!” Join Hannah to connect and learn about product design. Bring your ideas to life. Learn how to take it from concept to production and the various processes required in manufacturing products.
Mondays, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31st, 4:30-6:30 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 kids in grades K-5. Space is limited; registration required.
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.
What do YOU want at the library? Play video games, have fun with other teens and help the library create new experiences for you and your friends. Snacks provided. Appropriate for students in grades 6-12.
Called a “parable of pure perfection,” Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, by Ransom Riggs is a truly atmospheric novel with plot twists, turns and surprises that will delight readers of any age. Join us as we discuss photographs, levitating girls and an invisible boy.
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.
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and other fun activities just right for preschoolers. This program is for ages 3-5. Space is limited; registration required.
Sing, dance, and learn how to play some basic instruments. Appropriate for kids ages 2-6. Space is limited; registration required.
Sign up for an email address and start learning the basics of using the Internet. Learn the top 10 tips that will make using a computer easier, such as how to copy and paste, search the Internet, and save documents.
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.
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.
Celebrate the Olympics at the library by making a themed craft to take home.
Do you like Pokemon? Bring your Pokemon cards and trainer skills to battle other Pokemon fans. Don't know how to play? We'll teach you with our cards. Snacks provided. Appropriate for tweens ages 9-12. Space is limited; registration is recommended.
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.
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.
Enjoy stories, fingerplays, songs and other fun activities just for preschoolers. Appropriate for ages 3-5. No registration needed.
This class focuses on digital pictures and how to copy and share them. Basic editing and photo correction will be shown with Picasa. Picasa requires an email address and basic computer skills are required. Registration suggested, but not required.
New to computers? Join us for an introduction to computers and the Internet. We'll start with the computer and how it works, then head online to explore. This class is for absolute beginners – no previous computer experience necessary. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar or see a staff member to register.
Are you up for the challenge? Bring your creativity and spirit of competition for this imaginative gathering.
Bingo! We’ll play several games of Bingo in which the winners receive books as prizes. All ages welcome.
Join professional vocalist Erinn to find your voice and receive training that will help you grow as a musician.
Thursdays, March 6, 13, 20, 27th, 4-6:00 pm
Design and create open-ended games out of everyday materials and team up to compete in various challenges. Appropriate for students in grades 4-7.
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and other fun activities just right for preschoolers. This program is for ages 3-5. Space is limited; registration required.
Sing, dance, play games and learn how to play some basic instruments. Appropriate for kids ages 3-6.
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.
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.
Several plots are available for the 2014 growing season at the Anythink Wright Farms community garden. Current and prospective gardeners are invited to attend this informational gathering at Anythink Wright Farms on Wednesday, Feb. 5, at 6:30 pm to learn more about the program and how to get started. Plots are allotted on a first-come, first-served basis. Dues for the 2014 gardening season are $35 per plot, which are roughly 10 feet by 10 feet in size. This fee includes the cost of water, compost and, if available, seeds and seedlings. Community members interested in acquiring a plot at Anythink Wright Farms should fill out an Anythink Grows plot form.
Let’s get our hands dirty and plant some seeds! We’ll discuss how plants grow and play with other objects that start off small and grow bigger. Appropriate for students through grade 5.
Creativity reigns with each new weekly arts and crafts project. All ages welcome.
Get involved and let your voice be heard at the Teen Advisory Board. Help choose items for the library's collection, plan events and perform good deeds all while earning service hours. Appropriate for students in grades 6-12. Space is limited; registration is recommended.
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
Learn some of the basic ways to fold a paper airplane and then try some more elaborate flying machines. Compete with your friends to see whose devices can fly the farthest. Appropriate for students in grades K-5.
Make delicious treats without a stove or microwave. Appropriate for students in grades 6-12.
Do you knit or do you want to knit? Everyone is welcome to join and learn the basics of knitting and crocheting with Ms. Phyllis. Drop on by the library every Wednesday. No reservation needed.
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.
Get creative every week with crafts you can play with, crafts you can eat, and crafts you can give as gifts. Appropriate for students in grades K-5.