GIMP your photos! GIMP is a free photo editing program that allows you retouch your photos, crop and change the size of a photo. Please bring your camera, cords and external storage such as a flash drive so you can store the retouched photos. All ages welcome. Space is limited; visit the online calendar to register.
Join us for a lively discussion of My Antonia, by Willa Cather.
Alex is a singer, guitarist and pianist who can teach you how to record and edit your own music for a CD-quality final product.
Mondays, Dec. 2, 9 & 16, 4:30-6:30 pm
Customers of all ages are invited to attend our annual Gifts from the Heart program. Join us for beautiful Latin guitar music from performer Steve Shurack and fun activities like creating peppermint bark and candy bar reindeers.
Get together with your fellow book club members or meet new friends at the annual Book Club Cookie Exchange. Bring 2 dozen cookies to share,and bring home a dozen for you and your family. Games and book giveaways are also included.
Sing, dance, and learn how to play some basic instruments. Appropriate for kids ages 2-6. Space is limited; registration required.
Need help with using Facebook and Twitter? Create an account and see all of the different features these services offer. Upload pictures, browse around, and keep current with friends, family, and celebrities. Registration suggested, but not required.
Spend time with your toddler listening to stories, songs and finger plays geared just for them. Then enjoy social time with the other caregivers while the children play with toys. Appropriate for kids ages 2-3. Space is limited; registration required.
Put some sparkle in your holiday season and join us for spirited singing and music performed by the local group The Yesteryear Singers. Light refreshments provided.
Drop in any time between 1pm and 4pm to create a lovely hand-made gift for a friend or family member. We'll be using decoupage to adorn glass plates with festive images and colors. Appropriate for all ages. No sign up required.
Prepare to duel with fellow Yu-Gi-Oh! enthusiasts. We'll provide the snacks, but be sure to bring your own cards.
Learn how to creatively merge paper and electronics with artist-in-resident Beverly Ball. Appropriate for all ages. Children under ten must be supervised Space is limited; registration required.
Still working with your Nook, Kindle or Tablet? Come learn how to use your library resources with your Nook or Kindle. See the differences between eReader and Tablets. Please bring your device and cord so we can practice downloading books. Registration suggested, but not required.
Join us at the library for a bilingual storytime! We’ll host a bilingual storytime for children and their parents. Come on in and enjoy stories in both English and Spanish.
On the second Thursday of the month, we host a general Crafternoon for all ages. Teens, tweens, families and children are welcome to create with assorted crafting supplies.
Learn to bake holiday cookies using a toaster oven. Creatively decorate your creations! Students in grades 6-12 welcome.
Join Anythink and Code.org for a variety of hour-long coding tutorials to help students explore the world of computer science. These hour-long sessions cover everything from Minecraft to Scratch and encourage kids of all ages and abilities to discover new tech skills. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.
Join professional vocalist Erinn to find your voice and receive training that will help you grow as a musician.
Thursdays, Dec. 5, 12 & 19, 4-6:00 pm
Drop in for these hour long programs where you will learn binary code (by making a bracelet) and how to make a computer game. Grades 2-7 welcome. No registration required.
Drop by during one of our experience zones under the tree to learn about binary numbers (and make a bracelet with your initial) and play a maze game.
Ages 4+ welcome; no registration required.
Sing, dance, play games and learn how to play some basic instruments. Appropriate for kids ages 3-6. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to dance, too.
Sing, dance, play games, and learn how to play some basic instruments. Appropriate for kids ages 3-6.
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 each early literacy skill.
Make gorgeous cakes with your own easy-to-make and delicious fondant. This program is appropriate for adults.
Drop in for pizza and a play. We sit around the table and read a Shakespeare play while munching on pizza. It almost always takes two nights to finish one play. This is the second night. No special skills are required and laughter always ensues. The magic of the bard reaches across the ages every time. Any and all adults are invited to come. History comes alive with Shakespeare’s Antony and Cleopatra.
Join Anythink and Code.org for a variety of hour-long coding tutorials to help students explore the world of computer science. These hour-long sessions cover everything from Minecraft to Scratch and encourage kids of all ages and abilities to discover new tech skills. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.
Celebrate the season of giving by participating in the Anythink annual tradition of Gifts From the Heart. Create a homemade gift to give to someone special. All ages welcome.
Creativity reigns with each new weekly arts and crafts project. All ages welcome.
Anythink and Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art have teamed up to bring you an art-making workshop each month. Join visiting artist Heather Cherry and express yourself through a variety of art media, with an emphasis on creativity and fun. Appropriate for students ages 5-12. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.
Join Anythink and Code.org for a variety of hour-long coding tutorials to help students explore the world of computer science. This hour-long session covers everything from Minecraft to Scratch and encourages kids of all ages and abilities to discover new tech skills. Grades 6-12 welcome. Space is limited; registration required.
Layer and glue ordinary popsicle sticks to make a containers. Appropriate for students in grades K-5.
Learn how to take a studio self-portrait and then turn it into a snow globe to gift to a family member or friend. Grades 6-12.
Enjoy a drop-in snack program sponsored by The Food Bank of the Rockies and Feeding America. Everyone age 18 and under welcome!
Come hang out, play games with your friends and enjoy a snack provided by Food Bank of the Rockies. We’ll have lots of games to choose from, including the Wii, computer games and board games. Students in grades 6-12 welcome.
Come by for help with eReaders, tablets, mp3 players, smartphones and all sorts of gadgets.
Learn how to check out and download free ebooks and audiobooks from the library.
Assistance is first-come, first-serve. No registration required.
Sing, dance, play games and learn how to play some basic instruments. Appropriate for kids ages 3-6.
Glossy, soothing lip balm makes a great gift for yourself or someone else. Appropriate for adults. Space is limited; registration required.
Join Holly to learn how to create in Adobe Illustrator, whether it’s a basic logo design or a project that requires green screen photo editing.
Tuesdays, Dec. 3, 10 & 17th, 5:30-7:30 pm
Who doesn’t love a great game? Join us for fun, free gaming time.
Under new health care laws, most people, including children, must have health coverage. People who do not have health insurance by March 31, 2014 will face financial fines, and those fines will get bigger over the next three years. People in your community can help you learn about these rules and the new options for free and lower-cost insurance. Presentation in English and Spanish.
Celebrate the season of giving by participating in the Anythink annual tradition of Gifts From the Heart. Create a homemade gift to give to someone special. All ages welcome.
Calling all teens! Join us each week for a special afternoon program. Ages 11 and up.
Dec 3: The Zone (Games) - Enter the world of games at The Zone.
Dec 10: The Shelf (Book Club) - A book talk is waiting for you at The Shelf.
Dec 17: The Brink (Leadership) - Challenging group activities at The Brink.
Drop in for these hour long programs where you will learn binary code (by making a bracelet) and how to make a computer game. Grades 2-7 welcome. No registration required.
Drop by during one of our experience zones under the trees to learn about binary numbers (and make a bracelet with your initial) and play a maze game.
Ages 4+ welcome; no registration required.
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 basic instruments, and move creatively. This program is for ages 3-6. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.
Need help with laptops, e-readers, tablets, Internet surfing, job applications or resumes? Help is on the way! Individual appointments are for 1 hour per person with the Huron Street Tech Guide. Space is limited; please visit our online calendar to register.
Spend time with your toddler listening to stories, songs, and finger plays geared just for them. Appropriate for kids ages 2-3.
A new way to explore literacy! This drop-in program is for children through age 6 and their caregivers. Six different centers are set up reflecting each early literacy skill.
