Create your own scarecrow to stand guard and keep those pesky birds away so your garden can flourish this summer. The basic frame will be provided; please call 303-405-3231 for a list of materials that you need to bring. Appropriate for adults. Space is limited; registration required.
Join us for a relaxing movie night. We’ll watch a PG-13 film to help you stay entertained on a hot summer evening. Space is limited; registration required.
Express yourself by using recycled books to create your own poetry-bangle bracelets. Appropriate for teens.
Limber up your fingers and learn how to play games and make string figures with a simple nylon cord. You’ll learn to play Cat’s Cradle and make such figures as a dog, necktie and turtle while doing lots of other fun tricks. Appropriate for kids and families. Space is limited; registration required.
Join us at the library each month as we discuss a book of your choice. Call 303-405-3231 for details and to put a copy of the book on hold.
Curl paper strips into flowers, teardrops and more to decorate a frame. Appropriate for adults. Space is limited; registration required.
The Jackman Brothers will delight you with their crazy antics, talented skills and premiere entertainment resources. Help them create a story filled with comedy, music, juggling, singing, stunts, balloon surprises and much more.
LOCATION: East Lake Park – 124th Ave. & Fillmore St., Thornton, CO | map
Build your own paper rocket to launch skyward. Appropriate for teens. Space is limited; registration required.
On the first and third Thursdays of the month, we host Bingo for Books for all ages. Teens, tweens, families and children are welcome to join in the Bingo fun, with books for prizes. Space is limited; registration required.
Looking for true love or a new friend? Online dating is a popular way for singles or couples to meet others for friendship and romance. Participants will learn more about online dating, how to choose the right site for you, writing an effective profile, dating safety tips, and more. Email address required. Space is limited, registration recommended.
Sing, dance, play games and play some basic instruments. Appropriate for children ages 2 and up. Space is limited; registration required.
Do you have a tablet or e-reader, but miss the look and feel of the traditional book? Let’s fix that problem and craft an attractive and protective cover for your device from the cover of an old book. Registration required. Appropriate for adults. 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.
Find your inner writer in this workshop on journal writing and memoirs led by author Lisa Jones. Recollect memories, explore your inner geysers of truth, and design an inviting journaling style. Appropriate for adults. Space is limited; registration required.
Who’s your favorite Martian? You, of course! Have fun taking photos and learn how to play with and manipulate them using fotoflexer.com. Appropriate for teens.
Recycle those old hardback books in a whole new way be creating your very own book purse. This incredible craft puts a new spin on “reuse” – and you get a fabulous purse, to boot. Students in grades 6-12 welcome. Space is limited; registration required.
Express yourself by using recycled books to create your own poetry bangle bracelets. Appropriate for teens. Space is limited; registration required.
Did you know that cocoa beans were once used as money? At this tasty program, you’ll learn the history of chocolate and get to try the traditional Aztec drink. You’ll also get to sample this amazing food by dipping treats into a chocolate fountain. Appropriate for teens.
Colorado is full of beautiful birds to watch and hear. Join us to learn about their sounds and craft a house for them nest in. Appropriate for kids and families. Space is limited; registration required.
Create your very own Search and Find toy to challenge yourself, friends and family. Shake, roll and whirl it to find the objects hidden inside. The fun continues by joining in on the Anythink Scavenger Hunt. Appropriate for ages 4-11.
Ahoy there, mateys! Join the Anythink crew for pirate stories, songs, crafts and more. You’ll love being a pirate for a day as you sail the seven seas with us. Appropriate for kids. Space is limited; registration required.
Colorado is full of beautiful birds to watch and hear. Join us to learn about their sounds and craft a house for them nest in. Appropriate for kids and families. Space is limited; registration required.
Join us for a lively discussion of The Informationist by Taylor Stevens.
Enjoy stories, finger plays, songs and other fun activities just for preschoolers. Appropriate for ages 3-5. 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.
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 preserve your photos and letters for posterity by scanning, saving and tagging them properly. Bring in photos and a flash drive. Flash drives will also be available for $7. Appropriate for adults. Space is limited; registration required.
Looking for a simple way to share photos from your camera and computer on the Web? Picasa Web Albums provides 1 GB of free storage that makes sharing and editing your photos quick and easy. Intermediate Internet skills required. Space is limited, registration recommended.
Excavate fossils using real paleontologist tools and touch real fossils that reveal your prehistoric past. Presented by the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. Appropriate for kids and families. Space is limited; registration required.
Ahoy there, mateys! Join the Anythink crew for pirate stories, songs, crafts and more. You’ll love being a pirate for a day as you sail the seven seas with us. Space is limited; registration required.
Compete with friends’ in the popular FPS, Combat Arms. Appropriate for students in grades 6-12.
Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese is the No. 1 book-club book of 2011. Join us to discuss this fascinating story of twins, missionaries, medicine and revolution in Ethiopia.
Enjoy fairy tales with a twist for all ages. Join Play-Ground Theatre founders Jeff Haycock and Mia Sole for one hour of music, stories and hilarious comedy that’s inspiring, energizing and interactive for all ages.
Embark on an adventure into your imagination and capture the wonder of looking at the ordinary to see the extraordinary. All you need to take you there is an ordinary cardboard box. Bring a big, little or medium-sized box and discover how the simplest of things can become exciting while celebrating your creative spirit. Appropriate for kids.
Spend time with your preschooler listening to stories, songs and finger plays geared just for them. Appropriate for kids ages 3-5. Space is limited; registration required.
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’ll play games, use easy musical instruments, shake bean bags and parachutes, and get ourselves moving and grooving!
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.
Come and see what Facebook has to offer. Keep in touch with friends and family while uploading your pictures or playing games. Create an account or be ready to spruce up your Facebook page. Registration recommended.
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 Sing and Read with us.
Our youngest Anythinkers (18 months-4 years) will enjoy this playtime in our backyard. Themes change weekly and include messy play, a parachute, building blocks and bubbles.
Entertainer Erica Sodos will create a whole world of wacky characters to entertain you with incredible magic, sleight of hand and some daring and hilarious theatrical antics. Appropriate for kids and families.
Want to travel throughout the Earth, stars, solar system, and the galaxy? Drop in at our technology open house, and explore the universe with this free web application on our computers that allows you to space-travel without leaving your seat! Appropriate for teens and families.
Play this simple yet incredibly fun game to win books from our varied collection for all ages. Appropriate for kids and families. Space is limited; registration required.
Create your very own Search and Find toy to challenge yourself, friends and family. Shake, roll and whirl it to find the objects hidden inside. The fun continues by joining in on the Anythink Scavenger Hunt. Appropriate for ages 4-11.
We’re reading Broken by Boulder’s Lisa Jones, who took a journalist’s trip to Wyoming’s Wind River Reservation that was supposed last four days, but stretched to four years. She falls under the spell of Stanford Addison, a wheelchair-bound horse whisperer who teaches about many kinds of love. Her book is a testament to Stan, who has since died, and a personal revelation. Lisa, a published writer and journalist, will be teaching journaling classes at several Anythink branches this summer.
Get in the game! Become part of popular board games as you and your family plays giant lawn-sized versions of checkers, Jenga, Twister, and more. Appropriate for kids and families. Space is limited; registration required.
The Jackman Brothers will delight you with their crazy antics, talented skills and premiere entertainment resources. Help them create a story filled with comedy, music, juggling, singing, stunts, balloon surprises and much more.
LOCATION: Danahy Park – Livingston Dr. & Roseanna Dr., Northglenn, CO | map
Get in the game! Become part of popular board games as you and your family plays giant lawn-sized versions of checkers, Jenga, Twister, and more. Appropriate for kids and families. 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.
Enjoy stories, finger plays, songs and other fun activities just for preschoolers. Appropriate for ages 3-5.
