Enjoy stories, songs, and other fun activities just for preschoolers. This program is for ages 3-5. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.
Explore a world of senses as you touch and feel a mystery object inside a box – if you dare. What could it be? Is it edible? What color is it? Explore mystery objects and design your own creative craft using various supplies. 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. Please visit our online calendar to register.
Working with Picasa on your computer and wanting to learn more? See how to edit your photos and share them with your family. Add tags, create albums and organize your pictures to make them easy to print and share. Bring a flash drive and pictures to begin working with photos. Basic computer skills are required. Registration suggested, but not required.
Join us for special programs intended for our youngest Anythinkers, the miniThinkers! At these programs intended for babies through age 3, we'll provide a place to enjoy your little one in meaningful ways. Be ready to Play, Read, Sing, Talk or Write with us.
Practice sessions:
Embark on an adventure into your imagination and capture the wonder of looking at the ordinary to see the extraordinary. All you need is a regular cardboard box. Bring a big, little or medium-sized box to discover how the simplest of things can become exciting. Space is limited; registration required.
Do you want to be a Pokemon master? Bring your DS or cards to battle other trainers, trade, and play different games! Grades 2-6 welcome.
What’s summertime without lemonade? Personalize your own set of coasters to give as a gift or to use at home for your favorite summer beverage. We’ll provide the materials for you to paint and seal your own unique set. Space is limited; registration required.
Children in elementary school are invited to read to our wonderful dog volunteers. They join us on the third Saturday of each month. This is an excellent program for children who are learning to read or need practice reading. Our patient dogs love to listen and they never criticize. Please call 303-452-7534 or stop by to make an appointment.
Practice sessions:
Join us for special programs intended for our youngest Anythinkers - the miniThinkers! At these programs intended for babies through age 4, we'll provide a place to enjoy your little one in meaningful ways. Be ready to Play, Read, Sing, Talk or Write with us. Appropriate for ages 0-4. Space is limited; registration recommended.
Programmable circuitry is fun and interesting. Learn how to set up the board and prepare it for programming. Work on code that will make a circuit to blink, a motor move, or even register temperature. Space is limited; registration required
Discover your family history in the United State by researching metes and bounds, a system by which property was recorded and described. In this hands-on class, we’ll teach you how to plat the land of your ancestors.
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 near the Anythink Café.
Learn how to create a video from start to finish and understand how a camera works, what angles work best, specific techniques and how to edit for a final product.
Thursdays, July 11, 18, 25, 4-6pm
Turn these mundane sticky notes into great works of art. Collaborate with fellow team members to create a larger-than-life pixelated image that will remain on display at your local Anythink. Grades 4-12 welcome. Space is limited; registration required.
Learn the ins and outs of selling your handmade or vintage items on Etsy. Explore how to write item descriptions, what price is right for your product, and what keywords will make sure your product is found. Bring your digital camera and product for hands-on photography instruction.
Join us for special programs intended for our youngest Anythinkers - the miniThinkers! At these programs intended for babies through age 3, we'll provide a place to enjoy your little one in meaningful ways. Be ready to Play, Read, Sing, Talk or Write with us. Space is limited; registration required.
Learn how to make a pendant for a necklace, bracelet or keychain from a slice of copper pipe and beads. With a few basic tools, you can make a unique piece of jewelry and learn the skills needed to make more at home. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.
Conjure calm dreams and restful sleep with an aromatic dream pillow. Learn about herbs and how they can help (or harm) a peaceful night’s sleep. Create your own herb sachet to tuck into your favorite pillow.
Join spoken word artist and rapper Molina Speaks as he takes you through a lyrical journey. Then join him in making your own verbal works of art. Appropriate for grades 6-12. This event will take place in the auditorium next to the library.
Turn these mundane sticky notes into great works of art. Collaborate with fellow team members to create a larger-than-life pixelated image that will remain on display at your local Anythink. Space is limited; registration required.
Ready, set, cook! During Anythink Chef Wars, teams challenge each other to an epic culinary battle. Use provided foods and materials to create a delicious meal based on a secret ingredient or style. All meals will be taste-tested by judges, and the winning team earns a prize. Registration suggested but not required.
Decorate a matchbox car and then create a racetrack out of pipes & other materials. Participants will pair together to race the cars down the track. Regardless of which car zooms ahead, each racer can keep their decorated matchbox car as a souvenir. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.
Embark on an adventure into your imagination and capture the wonder of looking at the ordinary to see the extraordinary. All you need is an ordinary cardboard box. Bring a big, little or medium-sized box to discover how the simplest of things can become exciting. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.
Embark on an adventure into your imagination and capture the wonder of looking at the ordinary to see the extraordinary. All you need is a regular cardboard box. Bring a big, little or medium-sized box to discover how the simplest of things can become exciting. Space is limited; registration required.
Explore subjects from different perspectives and learn more about how to make your camera work for you.
Wednesdays, July 10 & 17, 1-3pm
Explore a world of senses as you touch and feel a mystery object inside a box – if you dare. What could it be? Is it edible? What color is it? Explore mystery objects and design your own creative craft. Appropriate for ages 4-12. Space is limited. Registration for each child is required.
Join us for special programs intended for our youngest Anythinkers – the miniThinkers! At these programs intended for babies through age 3, we’ll provide a place to enjoy your little one in meaningful ways. Be ready to Play, Read, Sing, Talk or Write with us. Space is limited; registration required.
Decorate a matchbox car and then create a racetrack out of pipes & other materials. Participants will pair together to race the cars down the track. Regardless of which car zooms ahead, each racer can keep their decorated matchbox car as a souvenir. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.
Join us for a lively discussion of Kill Alex Cross, a full-throttle thriller with unstoppable action, unrestrained emotion and relentless suspense by James Patterson. Appropriate for adults. Please see Anythink staff for a copy of the book.
Explore nature and creative play in our Explore Outdoors area. Go on a new adventure every week, including a scavenger hunt, an obstacle course and water play. Ages 3-7 welcome.
Learn about different uses of aluminum foil, and use materials to create your own foil masterpiece. We’ll help you combine board, glue, shoe polish and aluminum foil to make a creative piece of art that looks antique and unique. Space is limited; registration required.
Join us for special programs intended for our youngest Anythinkers – the miniThinkers! At these programs intended for babies through age 3, we’ll provide a place to enjoy your little one in meaningful ways. Be ready to Play, Read, Sing, Talk or Write with us. Space is limited; registration required.
Learn how to Square Dance! Partner up or make some friends. Registration suggested, but not required. Appropriate for adults, teens and kids with supervision.
Celebrate our nation with an old-fashioned patriotic gathering. Decorate bicycles, tricycles or strollers; make homemade ice cream; sing patriotic songs and have a grand ole time. Top it all off by joining a parade around the library. Appropriate for all ages. Space is limited. Registration is required for all attendees.
Learn the ins and outs of selling your handmade or vintage items on Etsy. Explore how to write item descriptions, what price is right for your product, and what keywords will make sure your product is found. Bring your digital camera and product for hands-on photography instruction.
Embark on an adventure into your imagination and capture the wonder of looking at the ordinary to see the extraordinary. All you need is a regular cardboard box. Bring a big, little or medium-sized box to discover how the simplest of things can become exciting. Space is limited; registration required.
Learn techniques for drawing concept art and then transferring your designs to the computer for digital manipulation.
Tuesdays, July 9, 16, 23, & 30, 3-5pm
In Queen of Water Laura Resau has collaborated with María Virginia Farinango to recount the true story of one Ecuadorean girl's unforgettable journey to self-discovery. Virginia's story will speak to anyone who has ever struggled to find his or her place in the world. It will make you laugh and cry, and, ultimately, fill you with hope. Anythink Brighton will host Ms. Resau in September.
Need computer help? Having trouble with your new e-reader? The library is offering half-hour, one-on-one appointments. Please call 303-405-3231 to schedule.
Join musician and entertainer Eric West as we sing silly songs, play with a trunk full of unusual and homemade instruments, dance and enjoy puppets. This program to be held at the Brighton Armory, located next door to Anythink Brighton.
Conjure calm dreams and restful sleep with an aromatic dream pillow. Learn about herbs and how they can help (or harm) a peaceful night’s sleep. Create your own herb sachet to tuck into your favorite pillow.
Join us every week for special programs intended for our youngest Anythinkers - the miniThinkers! At these programs intended for babies through age 3, we'll provide a place to enjoy your little one in meaningful ways. Be ready to Play, Read, Sing, Talk or Write with us.
Join us for special programs intended for our youngest Anythinkers – the miniThinkers! At these programs intended for babies through age 3, we’ll provide a place to enjoy your little one in meaningful ways. Be ready to Play, Read, Sing, Talk or Write with us. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.
Share time with your little one with songs, rhymes, and stories, then stay for free play time afterwards. Appropriate for ages birth-23 months. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.
Do you need to start with the basics? We’ve got you covered. We’ll go over the basic parts of the computer and learn how to search the Internet. Call 303-452-7534 or visit our online calendar to register.
