Past events

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May 18 2012

Who says adults can’t play with glue and glitter? Prove everyone wrong by joining us at the library for a fun craft. This month, come make memory wire jewelry out of beads and wire.

Age: 
Adult
May 17, 2012 - 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Join others in your community and share your expertise with novices looking to begin or finish their crochet or knitting projects. Yarn is provided, but please bring your own needles. Refreshments will be served.

Age: 
Adult
May 17, 2012 - 10:00 am to 10:30 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
May 16, 2012 - 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm

This is an open game time for kids to use the library video game systems. We’ll be playing Wii Sports. All ages welcome.

Age: 
Adult, Children, Teen
May 16, 2012 - 10:00 am to 11:00 am

We want your 3-5 year-old to be dazzled and intrigued by this program that features numerous activities for you to do together. The theme for May is “Reading & Writing,” so you’ll have lots of chances to play with letters and sounds. Due to the nature of this program, it is reserved for 3-5-year-olds with an adult, only. Space is limited; registration required.

Age: 
Children
May 15, 2012 - 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Continue exploring Microsoft Excel in this advanced class. Participants will build on existing skills and discover all that this powerful software program has to offer. Intermediate computer skills required. Space is limited, registration recommended.

Age: 
Adult, Teen
May 15 2012

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 beanbags and parachutes, and get ourselves moving and grooving!

Event Type: 
Music
Age: 
Children
May 15, 2012 - 11:00 am to 11:30 am

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.

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Children
May 15, 2012 - 10:00 am to 11:00 am

Come with your little one (18 months-4 years old) to enjoy our interactive play stations. We provide a place for you to have a “play date” at our house!

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Children
May 15 2012

A new way to explore early literacy! This drop-in program is for children through 6 years old and their parents. Six 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 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 lifelong learning.

Age: 
Children
May 14 2012

Take some time to play a game your parents probably played when they were younger. Let’s get physical and have some fun with this blast from the past. Appropriate for students in grades 6-12.

Age: 
Teen
May 14, 2012 - 9:45 am to 10:30 am

Calling all babies 12 months and younger! Come enjoy a play date in a space with our youngest Anythinkers in mind. Soft crawling pillows and toys, foam flooring, and gentle music will set the tone for you and your baby to enjoy each other and other caregivers. To make an inviting space for the babies, we want to limit it to 12 months and younger only, please. Space is limited; registration required.

Age: 
Children
May 12, 2012 - 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm

According to an August 2011 survey by CareerEnlightenment.com, 92% of employers use or plan to use social media for their recruiting efforts in 2012. This seminar will give you tips, tools and a tutorial for making the most of LinkedIn. Presentation by Shanta LaRie Markiis, career consultant from Life Enthusiast.

Age: 
Adult
May 10, 2012 - 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 device. See the difference between an e-reader and a tablet. Please bring your device and cord so we can practice downloading books. Registration recommended.

Age: 
Adult, Teen
May 10, 2012 - 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm

On the second and fourth Thursdays of the month, we host a general Crafternoon for all ages. Teens, tweens, families and children are welcome to create with assorted crafting supplies.

Age: 
Children, Family, Teen
May 10, 2012 - 10:00 am to 10:30 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
May 9 2012

Join Ms. Rene and take some time creating your own kite for some outdoor fun. We’ll use simple paper and tape materials to make our floating masterpiece. Appropriate for students in grades K-5.

Age: 
Children
May 9, 2012 - 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm

Do you like to draw? Write? Make films? If the answer is yes to any of these questions, then the Creation Space is the place for you. We provide a quiet space to create – no grades and no judgment. Share if you wish, or keep you work to yourself. Any way is good. So please stop by and join the fun.

Age: 
Teen
May 9, 2012 - 10:00 am to 11:00 am

We want your 3-5 year-old to be dazzled and intrigued by this program that features numerous activities for you to do together. The theme for May is “Reading & Writing,” so you’ll have lots of chances to play with letters and sounds. Due to the nature of this program, it is reserved for 3-5-year-olds with an adult, only. Space is limited; registration required.

Age: 
Children
May 8, 2012 - 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Continue exploring Microsoft Word in this advanced class. Participants will build on existing skills and discover all that this powerful software program has to offer. Intermediate computer skills required. Space is limited, registration recommended.

Age: 
Adult, Teen
May 8, 2012 - 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

It’s egg checkup time! We’ll candle the chicken eggs and see how the baby chicks are developing inside of them.

Age: 
Adult, Children, Family, Teen
May 8 2012

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 beanbags and parachutes, and get ourselves moving and grooving!

Event Type: 
Music
Age: 
Children
May 8, 2012 - 11:00 am to 11:30 am

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.

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Children
May 8, 2012 - 10:00 am to 11:00 am

Come with your little one (18 months-4 years old) to enjoy our interactive play stations. We provide a place for you to have a “play date” at our house!

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Children
May 8, 2012 - 10:00 am to 11:30 am

This class will get you started on how to create, save, open and edit a Word document. You’ll also learn how to format, modify the font, add photos, and adjust the page setup. All ages welcome. Space is limited; registration required.

Age: 
Adult, Children, Teen
May 8 2012

A new way to explore early literacy! This drop-in program is for children through 6 years old and their parents. Six 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 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 lifelong learning.

Age: 
Children
May 7, 2012 - 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Ever wonder about the whizzing and whirring noises that are coming from your computer? Want to take a look at the guts of the computer and identify the different parts? Come to this class to start learning the basics of opening up a computer and dismantling it completely. Space is limited; registration required.

Age: 
Teen
May 7, 2012 - 9:45 am to 10:30 am

Calling all babies 12 months and younger! Come enjoy a play date in a space with our youngest Anythinkers in mind. Soft crawling pillows and toys, foam flooring, and gentle music will set the tone for you and your baby to enjoy each other and other caregivers. To make an inviting space for the babies, we want to limit it to 12 months and younger only, please. Space is limited; registration required.

Age: 
Children
May 5, 2012 - 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Come and read to our special listening dogs – they love a good story! Our dogs come from Denver Pet Partners and are specially trained. This is an especially good experience for children and reluctant readers ages 6-12 who are afraid of dogs. Space is limited; please register at the front desk.

Age: 
Children, Family

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