Past events

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April 9, 2013 - 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Decorate container pots for spring planting. Supplies provided. Space is limited; registration required.

Event Type: 
Class
Age: 
Adult
April 9, 2013 - 4:15 pm to 5:15 pm

Choose from a variety of graphic novel images to create your own unique comic. Bring your own plastic or glass jar, or choose from a supplied selection. Space is limited; registration required. Grades 4-7 welcome.

Age: 
Tween
April 9, 2013 - 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm
Join us every Tuesday for our fun, free, movies and gaming. We’ll provide the popcorn so you can just sit back and enjoy.
In April, we’ll be showcasing the last three movies in the Ice Age series.
  • April 2: Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
  • April 9: Xbox and Wii
  • April 16: Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas
  • April 23: Xbox and Wii
  • April 30: Ice Age: Continental Drift
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Family
Apr 9 2013

Join Ms. Rene for a great time in this program for children aged 3-6 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! Note: There is no program Tuesday, April 2 or Thursday, April 4.

Event Type: 
Music
Age: 
Children
April 9, 2013 - 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Join us for stories, songs, and activities that are just right for active toddlers, then stay for free play time afterwards. This program is for ages 2-3. Space is limited; registration required.

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Children
April 9, 2013 - 10:30 am to 12:00 pm

Turn an ordinary bath into a spa experience with your own bath bombs. We will be using safe, household ingredients and essential oils to create these great gifts. Please register.

Event Type: 
Class
Age: 
Adult
Apr 9 2013

Spend time with your toddler listening to stories, songs, and finger plays geared just for them. Appropriate for kids ages 2-3.

 

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Children
April 9, 2013 - 10:00 am to 11:00 am

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. Walk-ins are welcome. First come, first served.

 

Age: 
Adult
April 9, 2013 - 10:00 am to 11:30 am

This class will get you started on how to create, save, open, and edit a Microsoft Word document. You will also learn how to format, modify font, add photos and adjust the page set up. All ages welcome. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit out online calendar to register.

April 9, 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.

 

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Children
Apr 9 2013

A new way to explore early literacy! This drop-in program is for children through 6-years-old and their parents. Five different centers will reflect one of each of the early literacy skills. Centers may include books, hands-on activities, crafts and music.  Participants will be gathered together two times during the hour to do a group movement or story activity.  This is a new and exciting way to create the path to life-long learning. Note: There is no program on Tuesday, April 2.

Age: 
Children
April 8, 2013 - 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

Is it possible to invent an invisibility cloak? What would liquid body armor look like? Join us for a mad science night at Huron Street, where we delve into these questions and more as we get our hands dirty with a spread of amazing nano-technology science experiments! These experiments are made possible by NISE Nano Network kits. All ages welcome.

Age: 
Adult, Children, Family, Teen, Tween
April 8, 2013 - 3:45 pm to 4:45 pm

Explore, create and try something new. What will you do after school? Join us every Monday at 3:45 pm for a new adventure. Grades K-3 welcome.

  • Apr. 1– LAUGH OUT LOUD: Make gag gifts that will surprise your friends.
  • Apr. 8 – PLAY IT: Play your favorite board and video games or try some new  ones during this open gaming time.
  • Apr. 15– MOVE IT: Let’s get moving! Join us for recess at the library as we play a variety of active games.
  • Apr. 22– MAKE IT: Celebrate Earth Day with a craft using recycled materials.
  • Apr. 29– BUILD IT: We’ll provide the Legos and building blocks; bring your imagination and see what you can create. 
Age: 
Children
April 8, 2013 - 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm

A new way to explore early literacy! This drop-in program is for children up to 4-years-old and their parents. Five different centers will be set up reflecting each early literacy skill. Centers may include books, hands-on activities, crafts or music. Participants will be gathered together various times during the hour to do a group movement or story activity.

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Children
April 8, 2013 - 9:30 am to 10:00 am

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.

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Children
April 6, 2013 - 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Design games, win big. Join us for the IMLS Game Design Workshop! Sponsored by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, this workshop allows middle and high school students to learn all about video game design from the experts. Students are encouraged to submit their designs to the National STEM Video Game Challenge for a chance to earn recognition and prizes, as well as money for their school. The challenge is designed to encourage science, technology, engineering and math learning (STEM) by exploring students' passion for playing and creating video games. The IMLS Game Design Workshop will familiarize students with the process of game design from multiple perspectives, including game system elements and team member roles and responsibilities. Participants will design both simple digital and physical games, as well as learn the concept of the iterative game design cycle. Anythink is one of 20 organizations nationwide selected to host the workshop. Space is limited and registration is required. 
Event Type: 
The Studio
Age: 
Teen
April 6, 2013 - 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Come and read to our special listening dogs – they love a good story! Our dogs come from the Denver Pet Partners and are specially trained. This is a particularly good program for reluctant readers or children ages 6-12 who are afraid of dogs. Space is limited; registration required.

Age: 
Children
April 6, 2013 - 10:00 am to 10:30 am

Have lots of fun with stories, songs, and movement activities for the whole family. All ages welcome; no registration required.

 

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Children, Family
April 4, 2013 - 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm

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.

Age: 
Adult, Teen
April 4, 2013 - 6:30 pm to 7:00 pm

Join us at the library for a bilingual storytime! Every Thursday we’ll host a bilingual storytime for children and their parents. Come on in and enjoy stories in both English and Spanish.

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Children
April 4, 2013 - 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Do you need to start with the basics? We’ve got you covered. We’ll go over the basic parts of a computer and how to operate a mouse and keyboard. Also, learn about browsers, files and programs, and get comfortable with the daily operation of a computer. Space is limited; registration suggested, but not required.

Age: 
Adult
April 4, 2013 - 10:00 am to 10:30 am

A new way to explore literacy! This drop-in program is for children through age 6 and their parents. Five different centers are set up reflecting each early literacy skill.

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Children, Family
Apr 3 2013

Get involved and let your voice and opinion be heard through the Teen Advisory Board (TAB). Grades 6-12 welcome. Space is limited; registration recommended.

Age: 
Teen
April 3, 2013 - 10:00 am to 10:30 am

Enjoy stories, finger plays, songs and other activities.  For children ages 2-6. 

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Children
April 3, 2013 - 9:45 am to 10:15 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. 

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Children
April 3, 2013 - 9:30 am to 10:00 am

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. Space is limited; registration required.

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Children

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