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.
The Polar Bear never makes his bed; he sleeps on a cake of ice instead. Come decorate cupcakes as polar bears.
Prepare to duel with fellow Yu-Gi-Oh! enthusiasts. We'll provide snacks, but be sure to bring your own cards.
Come and join us on the week of Thanksgiving break. No registration required and all ages are welcome.
November 26: We will have our gaming systems set up throughout the buidling all day long. If you have a Rated E game for the Wii or Kinect bring it with you!
November 27: Make tracks, literally. We will use modeling clay to make our very own animal track stamps.
November 30: Bored? Not with board games set out in various areas of the library for all ages.
Join us every Saturday at 10 am for fun family activities.
Creativity reigns with each new weekly arts and crafts project. All ages welcome.
Learn about the mighty Japanese sumo. Try on puffy sumo suits and play-wrestle one another. Appropriate for teens/tweens grades 6-12. Registration is recommended.
Come hang out, play games with your friends and enjoy a snack provided by Food Bank of the Rockies. We’ll have a variety of games to choose from, including the Wii, computer games and board games. Students in grades 6-12 welcome.
Explore The Studio. Discover the basics of how to navigate and use the various technologies available in The Studio.
Wednesdays, Nov. 6, 13, 20 & 27, 3-5:30 pm
Enjoy a drop-in snack program sponsored by The Food Bank of the Rockies and Feeding America. Everyone age 18 and under welcome!
Come and join us on the week of Thanksgiving break. No registration required and all ages are welcome.
November 26: We will have our gaming systems set up throughout the buidling all day long. If you have a Rated E game for the Wii or Kinect bring it with you!
November 27: Make tracks, literally. We will use modeling clay to make our very own animal track stamps.
November 30: Bored? Not with board games set out in various areas of the library for all ages.
Enjoy stories, finger plays, songs and other fun activities just for preschoolers. Appropriate for ages 3-5. Space is limited; registration is recommended.
Sing, dance, play basic instruments, and move creatively. This program is for ages 3-6. Space is limited; registration required.
Sing, dance, play games and learn how to play some basic instruments. Appropriate for kids ages 3-6
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.
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.
Decorate boxes and bags for holiday gift giving using unusual materials and techniques. All ages welcome. Space is limited; registration recommended.
Come write your novel with us! NaNoWriMo participants start writing on Nov. 1 with the goal of writing a 50,000-word novel by Nov. 30. Stop by for a write-in and work on your novel with other NaNoers. Light refreshments and a quiet space will be provided.
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, Nov. 5, 12, 19 & 26, 5:30-7:30 pm
Calling all teens! Join us each week for a special afternoon program. Appropriate for ages 11 and up.
Nov. 5: The Zone (Games) - Enter the world of games at The Zone.
Nov. 12: The Shelf (Book Club) - A great book talk awaits you at The Shelf.
Nov. 19: The Brink (Leadership) - Challenging group activities at The Brink.
Nov. 26: The Bench (Crafts) - Create interesting projects at The Bench.
This high-energy program from the Arvada Center will really get you moving! Learn about the drumbeat (the heart of hip hop music and dance), practice playing beats, and become a choreographer while you create and perform a hip hop dance. Space is limited; registration required.
Need computer help? Having trouble with your new e-Reader? Anythink is offering free, half-hour, one-on-one appointments. Please call 303-405-3231 to schedule.
Come and join us on the week of Thanksgiving break. No registration required and all ages are welcome.
November 26: We will have our gaming systems set up throughout the buidling all day long. If you have a Rated E game for the Wii or Kinect bring it with you!
November 27: Make tracks, literally. We will use modeling clay to make our very own animal track stamps.
November 30: Bored? Not with board games set out in various areas of the library for all ages.
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.
Enjoy stories, songs, and other fun activities just for preschoolers. This program is for ages 3-5. 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
Join us for stories, songs, and activities that are just right for active toddlers. This program is for ages 2-3. Space is limited; registration required.
A new way to explore early literacy! This drop-in program is for children through age 6 and their guardians. Five different centers will be set up reflecting one of each of the early literacy skills. Centers may include books, hands-on activities, crafts or music. Participants will be gathered together twice during the hour for a group movement or story activity.
Learn the basic functions of Excel and how to create a spreadsheet so you can organize information. Basic computer skills required, such as how to use a mouse and keyboard. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.
Share the joy of music with your little one with singing and playful movement activities, and stay for free play time afterwards. This program is for babies 23 months and younger and their caregivers. Space is limited; registration required.
Come write your novel with us! NaNoWriMo participants start writing on Nov. 1 with the goal of writing a 50,000-word novel by Nov. 30. Stop by for a write-in and work on your novel with other NaNoers. Light refreshments and a quiet space will be provided.
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, Nov. 4, 18 & 25, 4:30-6:30 pm
Explore, create and try something new. What will you do after school? Join us every Monday at 4pm for a new adventure. Grades K-3 welcome.
Drop in and choose from a variety of video games to play. Grades 4-12 welcome. No registration required.
Enjoy stories, songs, and other fun activities just for preschoolers. This program is for ages 3-5. Space is limited; registration required.
Join us for stories, songs, and activities that are just right for active toddlers. This program is for ages 2-3. Space is limited; registration required.
Prepare to duel with fellow Yu-Gi-Oh! enthusiasts. We'll provide snacks, but be sure to bring your own cards.
Create a dinosaur fossil, dig for dino bones, and discover fascinating facts about your favorite prehistoric creatures. Space is limited; registration required.
Make new friends and celebrate the wonderful world of anime. Grades 6-12 welcome. No registration required.
Love food? Sure you do! Love to cook? Want to learn or improve your skills? We'll share the importance of nutrition and the ingredients will fly as you get to make your own culinary works of art. Appropriate for ages 11 and up.
Join us every Saturday at 10 am for fun family activities.
Meet at Anythink Bennett to discuss Sarah's Key by Titiana de Rosnay. For more information, call 303-405-3231
Programmable circuitry is both fun and fascinating. Learn how to set up the circuit board and get it ready to program. Start working on code to make a circuit blink, move a motor, or even tell temperature. Space is limited; registration required.
Join us at the library for a bilingual storytime! Every Thursday we’ll host a bilingual storytime for children and their parents. Enjoy stories in both English and Spanish.
Come write your novel with us! NaNoWriMo participants start writing on Nov. 1 with the goal of writing a 50,000-word novel by Nov. 30. Stop by for a write-in and work on your novel with other NaNoers. Light refreshments and a quiet space will be provided.
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! Meet in the café area, a table will be reserved.
On the first and third Thursdays of the month, we’ll host Bingo for Books for customers of all ages. Teens, tweens, families and children are welcome to join in the Bingo fun, with books as prizes.
Bingo! We'll play several rounds 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, November 7, 14 & 21, 4-6:00 pm
