Past events

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June 28, 2013 - 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Decorate a matchbox car and race to the finish line on a track made out of pipes and 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. This Anythink in Motion bookmobile program will take place at Silver Creek Elementary, 15101 Filmore Street, in Thornton, Colo. 

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June 28, 2013 - 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

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 required.

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Children
Jun 28 2013

Meet at Anythink Bennett to discuss Middlemarch by George Eliot. For more information, please call 303-405-3231.

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Book Club
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Adult
June 27, 2013 - 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Continue to work on objects and see how the images can be used to create 3D printed objects. Class will be able to pick up printed objects within a week. Registration suggested, but not required.

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The Studio
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Adult, Teen
June 27, 2013 - 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

It's time to make your own summer blockbuster. Use iPads and iMovie to create an original movie in the library. Grades 4-12 welcome. Space is limited; registration required.

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June 27, 2013 - 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Due to insufficient registrants, this program has been cancelled.

Already know the basics of PowerPoint and ready to take your skills to the next level? This is the perfect class for you! Learn more about creating and presenting slideshows, customization, and tips and tricks to make PowerPoint work for you. Basic PowerPoint 2010 skills required. Space is limited, registration recommended.

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Adult, Teen
June 27, 2013 - 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

What are you doing this summer? If your answer is, “write a novel,” then you’re in luck. We’re sending you to Camp NaNoWriMo to help you accomplish your literary dreams. Make sure you come to the introduction program to learn what it is all about.

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Teen, Tween
June 27, 2013 - 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Discover some basic techniques and hone your own photography skills that will help your subject come to life.

Thursdays, June 6, 13, 20 & 27, 1-3 pm
Wednesdays, July 24 & 31, 1-3 pm 

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The Studio
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Teen
June 27, 2013 - 10:00 am to 10:45 am

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.

 

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June 26, 2013 - 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

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. Space is limited; registration required. For students ages 5-12.

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Jun 26 2013

Can you make a machine that causes a balloon to pop? Work in teams to create a working machine out of provided bits, pieces and tools. Building a Rube Goldberg machine takes just as much imagination as it does simple physics, so bring your sense of creativity. Appropriate for grades 6-12. Space is limited; registration required.

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Teen, Tween
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Jun 26 2013

Many children's book illustrators use this art form to create the pages of your favorite books, and now you too can learn how it's done. Learn the art of papermaking with us and you'll leave with your own homemade paper design. Space is limited; registration required.

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Children, Family
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June 26, 2013 - 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

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.

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Teen, Tween
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June 26, 2013 - 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm

Decorate a matchbox car and race to the finish line on a track made out of pipes and 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. This Anythink in Motion bookmobile program will take place at Danah Park, Livingston Drive at Roseanna Drive, in Northglenn, Colorado.

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June 26, 2013 - 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Learn about different uses of aluminum foil and create your own foil masterpiece. You’ll make a creative piece of art that looks antique and unique. Space is limited; registration required.

 

 

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June 26, 2013 - 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Explore subjects from different perspectives and learn more about how to make your camera work for you.

Wednesdays, June 12, 19 & 26, 1-3 pm
Wednesdays, July 10 & 17, 1-3 pm
Wednesdays, August 14, 21 & 28, 1-3 pm 

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The Studio
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Teen
Jun 26 2013

Experience birds of prey up close and personal! This one-hour program includes an introduction to an eagle, an owl, a falcon and a free-flying hawk. Students learn about the importance of different raptor species, their specially adapted tools and their role in our ecosystems. Recommended for children over age 5.

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June 26, 2013 - 10:45 am to 11:45 am

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.

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Jun 26 2013

Many children's book illustrators use this art form to create the pages of your favorite books, and now you too can learn how it's done. Learn the art of papermaking with us and you'll leave with your own homemade paper design. Space is limited; registration required.

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Children, Family
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June 26, 2013 - 10:00 am to 11:30 am

Tick. Tock. It’s time for a book cover clock! Design a one-of-a-kind accent for your home or office using book covers. We’ll use hardcover books and clock kits to create a decoration that both tells the time and inspires you to read. Space is limited; registration required.

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Adult
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June 26, 2013 - 10:00 am to 11:00 am

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.

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June 26, 2013 - 10:00 am to 10:45 am

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; no registration required.


  • June 5: Movement activities and outdoor toys
  • June 12: Painted rock scavenger hunt
  • June 19: Water play
  • June 26: Outdoor challenge obstacle course
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June 26, 2013 - 10:00 am to 11:00 am

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.

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June 26, 2013 - 9:30 am to 10:30 am

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.

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Jun 25 2013

Can you balance a book on your head while walking? Or jump on a pogo stick? Do you think you could walk on stilts, balance spinning plates on sticks or maneuver a balance beam without falling off? Find out in this program where balance is the name of the game. Appropriate for all ages. Space is limited. Registration is required for all attendees.

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June 25, 2013 - 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Already know the basics of PowerPoint and ready to take your skills to the next level? This is the perfect class for you! Learn more about creating and presenting slideshows, customization, and tips and tricks to make PowerPoint work for you. Basic PowerPoint 2010 skills required. Space is limited, registration recommended.

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Adult, Teen
June 25, 2013 - 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Learn techniques for drawing concept art and then transferring your designs to the computer for digital manipulation.

Tuesdays, June 4, 11, 18 & 25, 3-5 pm
Tuesdays, July 9, 16, 23, & 30, 3-5 pm 

Event Type: 
The Studio
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Teen
Jun 25 2013

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.

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Storytime
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Children, Family
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June 25, 2013 - 10:00 am to 10:45 am

Share time with your little one with songs, rhymes, and stories, then stay for free play time afterwards. This program is for ages birth-23 months. Space is limited; registration required. 

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Storytime
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Children
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Jun 25 2013

Join Ms. Rene for a great time in this program for 3-6 year olds who love to dance, sing, and have a good time!  We will play games, use easy musical instruments, shake bean bags and parachutes, and get ourselves moving and grooving!

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Music
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Children
June 24, 2013 - 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Learn about different uses of aluminum foil and create your own foil masterpiece. You’ll make a creative piece of art that looks antique and unique. Space is limited; registration required. 

 

 

 

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June 24, 2013 - 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Celebrate our nation with an old-fashioned patriotic gathering. Decorate bicycles,  make homemade ice cream, sing patriotic songs and have a grand ole time. Top it all off by joining a parade around the library. Space is limited; registration required. 

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June 24, 2013 - 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

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, June 3 & 24, 5-7 pm
Mondays, June 10 & 17, 1-3 pm
Mondays, July 15 & 22, 12-2 pm
Mondays, August 19 & 26, 5-7 pm 

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The Studio
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Teen
June 24, 2013 - 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm

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.

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June 24, 2013 - 10:30 am to 11:30 am

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.

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June 24, 2013 - 10:00 am to 11:30 am

eBay is a great site to find and sell used and new items. This class will show you how to create an account, post items, and how to bid. This class will also cover Paypal and using Ebay safely. Registration suggested, but not required.

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Adult, Teen
June 24, 2013 - 10:00 am to 10:30 am

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. 

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Storytime
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Children
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June 24, 2013 - 10:00 am to 11:00 am

Join us for special programs intended for our youngest Anthinkers, 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.

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Children
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Jun 22 2013

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 cooking ingredient or style. All meals will be taste-tested by judges, and the winning team earns a prize. Space is limited; registration required.

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Teen
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