Become an illustrator! Learn the ins and outs of becoming an artist from Kyle
Garlock, local Thornton author and illustrator of “The Adventures of Gadget the Robot.”
Tuesdays, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29th, 4:30 - 6:30pm
Teens! Join us each week for a special afternoon program. Appropriate for students ages 11 and up.
Oct 1: The Zone (Cup Stacking) – Enter the world of games at The Zone.
Oct 8: The Shelf (Book Club) – A great book talk is waiting for you at The Shelf.
Oct 15: The Brink (Leadership) – Challenging group activities at The Brink.
Oct 22: The Bench (Crafts) – Create interesting projects at The Bench.
Oct 29: Wild Card (surprise program!)
Need computer help? Having trouble with your new ereader? The library is offering half-hour, one-on-one appointments. Please call 303-405-3231 to schedule.
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 enjoying stories, songs and finger plays geared just for them. Appropriate for kids ages 2-3.
GIMP your photos! GIMP is a free photo editing program that allows you retouch your photos, as well as 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. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.
Do you want to know more about digital photos? Join us for an introductory class in which we’ll discuss pictures, copying and sharing. Basic editing and photo correction will be shown with Picasa. Picasa requires an email account. Basic computer skills are required. Registration suggested, but not 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.
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.
Share the joy of music with your little one with singing and playful movement activities, then stay for free play time afterward. This program is for ages birth-23 months. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.
Join us for a spooky story time followed by a parade around the library.
Join us for an evening of decorating and fun as we prepare for the costume party. This program is appropriate for students in grades 6-12.
Calling all tweens! Join us for an hour of Wii. Appropriate for students ages 7-12.
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, 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 2-6. 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.
Spend time with your toddler listening to stories, songs and finger plays geared just for them. Appropriate for kids ages 2-3. Space is limited; registration required.
Prepare to duel with fellow Yu-Gi-Oh! enthusiasts. We’ll provide the snacks, but be sure to bring your own cards.
We provide the Legos and the building blocks; join us each month for a new building challenge. Children and families welcome.
Love food? Sure you do! Learn how to concoct mouthwatering delights to serve the next time you have friends over. Appropriate for ages 11 and up.
Join us every Saturday at 10 am for activities the whole family can enjoy.
Meet at Anythink Bennett to discuss Galileo’s Daughter by Dava Sobel. For more information, please call 303-405-3231.
Keep working with 123D Design and learn how to work the 3D printer. Keep working on previous 3D images, create something new or learn about other free CAD programs. An email account is required for the software. Prints can be picked up within a week. Space is limited, registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.
Join us for a general crafternoon for all ages. Teens, tweens, families and children are welcome to create with assorted crafting supplies.
Bingo! We’ll play several games of Bingo, during which the winners will receive books as prizes. All ages welcome.
Learn how to create a video! Understand how a camera works and what angles work best.
Thursdays, October 24, 31st, 4:15 - 5:15pm
CANCELLED for the rest of October, check back in November for our new monthly offering!
Middle School Anythinkers are invited to learn what The Studio has to offer. Sound recording, video editing, and using a green screen are some of the goodies we’ll be messing around with. Grades 4-7 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 basic instruments, and move creatively. This program is for ages 3-6. Space is limited; registration required.
Sing, dance, play games and shake, rattle and roll some rhythm 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.
Share the joy of music with your little one with singing and playful movement activities, then stay for free play time afterward. This program is for ages birth-23 months. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.
Make your bat as unique or scary as you want and take them home to put up at your house. This program is for students through grade 6.
Hang out and enjoy some snacks and Xbox or Wii games. Or geek out and create & discover something new. We’ll have a variety of activities available to suit your mood. Appropriate for tweens/teens grades 6-12. Registration is recommended.
Learn about the wonderful talents of owls that make them specialized nocturnal predators. The Windsong Environmental Education Foundation will introduce you to Cleo, a Great Horned Owl, and a Barn Owl named Cappuccino, while sharing some fun autumn owl stories. 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. Registration is required and limited to 20 students ages 5-12. Please visit our online calendar to register.
Alex is a singer, guitarist, and pianist and can teach you how to record and edit your own music for a CD-quality final product.
Mondays, October 7, 14, 21, 28th, 4:30 - 6:30pm
Wednesdays, October 2, 9, 23, 30th, 4 - 6pm
Thursday, October 17th, 4-6pm
Have you ever wondered what you’d look like as a zombie? Drop by the teen area to find out! Use an iPad to create your own zombie look, enjoy a snack provided by the Food Bank of the Rockies, and take your zombie photo home! Students in grades 6-12 welcome.
Old CD cases become planters during this program. Plant your own lima bean and watch it grow over the course of a few weeks. Appropriate for students in grades K-5.
Learn how to make fall-themed candy treats for friends and family. Students in grades 6-12 welcome.
Enjoy a drop-in snack program sponsored by The Food Bank of the Rockies and Feeding America. Everyone age 18 and under welcome!
Get creative every week with crafts you can play with, crafts you can eat and crafts you can give as gifts. Grades K-5 welcome.
Enjoy stories, finger plays, songs and other fun activities just for preschoolers. Appropriate for ages 3-5. Space is limited; registration is required.
Sing, dance, play basic instruments, and move creatively. This program is for ages 3-5. Space is limited; registration required.
Enjoy stories, finger plays, songs and other fun activities just for preschoolers. Appropriate for ages 3-5. Space is limited; registration required.
Enjoy stories, finger plays, songs and other activities for children ages 2-6.
