Past events

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October 3, 2011 - 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
October 3, 2011 - 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
Oct 3 2011

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
October 2, 2011 - 1:30 pm to 2:00 pm

Share the practice of yoga with your child in a fun, playful space. Families will leave with the tools to continue the yogic journey off of their mats, including songs, games, affirmations in motion, partner poses to practice at home, and resting/savasana exercises. Please bring a yoga mat, towel or small blanket. Appropriate for students in grades K-6 and their caregivers. Due to limited space, please register each individual family person participating, per class. Space is limited; registration required.

Age: 
Family
Oct 1 2011

Parents and caregivers with children ages birth-3 are welcome to sign up for this five-week series. Participation is limited to 12 families. Different childhood experts will be on hand to talk with parents and play with children. Each week, new learning and exploration activities are offered. Please contact the Anythink Commerce City (303-287-0063) to sign up.

Age: 
Family
Oct 1 2011

Come join us at the library for a morning of crocheting. Whether you’re an expert or just beginning, a teacher will be here to help guide you. Please bring your own materials.

Age: 
Adult, Children, Family, Teen
Sep 30 2011

Who says adults can’t play with glue and glitter? Prove everyone wrong by joining us at the library each month for a fun craft. For a sneak peek of the project, visit or call the library.

Age: 
Adult
Sep 29 2011

Social networking can be a way to connect with friends and colleagues or find new and exciting people. Learn how to use Facebook, LinkedIn, Goodreads and Google+. This class will give you the basic information behind social networking and the tools to create your own profiles. Space is limited; registration required.

Age: 
Adult, Teen
September 29, 2011 - 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm

In honor of Johnny Appleseed’s birthday this month, we’ll create apple-themed food to enjoy at the library, and learn other recipes to try at home. Not sure who Johnny is? Don’t worry, we’ll share his fascinating story as well. Appropriate for students in grades 4-6. Space is limited; registration required.

Age: 
Children
September 29, 2011 - 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm

On the first and third Thursdays of the month, we’ll host a Bingo for Books for all ages. Teens, tweens, families and children are welcome to join in the Bingo fun, with books for prizes!

Age: 
Children
September 29, 2011 - 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Create flyers, business cards, labels and more with Publisher. Participants will learn how to create and edit a publication. Topics include: inserting text and images, layering and grouping items, and arranging items. Space is limited; registration required.

Age: 
Adult, Teen
September 29, 2011 - 11:00 am to 11:25 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
September 29, 2011 - 10:00 am to 10:20 am

Share time with your little one at Anythink Huron 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
September 28, 2011 - 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Join us for two informational, interactive and fun workshops and discover easy ways to improve your health and wellness. Space is limited; registration required.

  • Sept. 7: Experiential Stress Management – Participants will learn breathing and grounding techniques to help bring them fully into the present moment, which will help them to relax mentally and physically. Presented by Jaclyn Cole, LCMT, is a state-licensed and nationally certified massage therapist.

    Healthy Truths and Old Wives Tales – Throughout a lifetime, we gather a hodgepodge of aphorisms, abominations, prohibitions and other folk wisdom about how to stay healthy and what we should do when we get sick. Debunk the myths, share your family's truths, and find new folk wisdom applicable to today's world. Presented by Sandra Oliver, Certified Personal Trainer.
  • Sept. 28: Running On Empty – Millions of Americans are running on empty – are you one of them? As a nation, we're tired, we’re overweight, we're sick frequently. You don't have to live that way anymore! Learn four key factors to solve this problem. Presented by Lisa Keyes, certified nutritionist, herbalist and author.

    Taming Your Inner Fears and Limiting Beliefs – Feeling good isn’t just about your physical health. If a person doesn’t feel good about who they are inside, or constantly allows negative thoughts or old beliefs from moving them forward in life, it’s time for an “inner self” checkup. Join Tanya Lelo, Certified Professional Life Coach, as she presents an interactive discussion on inner fears and limiting beliefs.
Age: 
Adult, Teen
September 28, 2011 - 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Do something different every Wednesday and create something fun with others. Appropriate for students in grades 6-12.

  • Sept. 7: Chocolate cake in a mug – Learn how to bake your own tasty treat in a mug.
  • Sept. 14: Make a sticker – Need to personalize your new school binder?  Come by and try out our new sticker maker.
  • Sept. 21: Make a volcano – Boom! Help us make a volcano.
  • Sept. 28: Decorate a tote bag – Decorate a swishy new tote bag to take home.
Age: 
Teen
September 28, 2011 - 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Who knew you could have this much fun at the library? We’ve got great programs for teens in grades 6-12 here at Anythink Washington Street.

  • Sept. 7: TAB – Get involved and let your voice and your opinion about the library be heard through the Teen Advisory Board (TAB).
  • Sept. 14: Microwave Cooking – Create a tasty dish using only the power of a microwave oven.
  • Sept. 21: Teen Wii – Get ready for a little friendly competition and cooperation with our collection of Wii games.
  • Sept. 28: Pony Bead Bracelets – We know you love them, so come make some more bracelets for your friends or for yourself.
Age: 
Teen
September 28, 2011 - 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
Sep 28 2011

Calling all babies! Join us for a morning of silly songs, colorful books and a guaranteed fun time. Appropriate for ages birth-2.

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Children
Sep 28 2011

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
September 27, 2011 - 6:30 pm to 7:45 pm

Family Place Libraries is a network of children’s librarians nationwide who believe that literacy begins at birth and that libraries can help build healthy communities by nourishing healthy families. Anythink is proud to be a part of this exciting program. Different childhood experts will be on hand to talk with parents and play with children. Each week, new learning and exploration activities are offered. Parents and caregivers with children ages birth-3 are welcome to sign up for this five-week series. Please stop by or call Anythink Brighton at 303-405-3230 to register.

Age: 
Adult, Children
September 27, 2011 - 6:30 pm to 7:00 pm

Kids come in their pajamas with a blanket and favorite stuffed animal for a comfy time listening to stories with their favorite adults before going to bed. This family storytime is perfect for working parents.

Age: 
Family
September 27, 2011 - 6:00 pm to 6:45 pm

Each week features another activity for families with children and teens of all ages. Drop by the programming space downstairs for creative, culinary and technological fun. All ages welcome.

  • Sept. 6: Bingo 4 Books – Bingo! Join us to play this simple and incredibly fun game to win books and other treats from our varied collection for all ages.
  • Sept. 13: Microwave Cooking – Create a tasty dish using only the power of a microwave oven.
  • Sept. 20: Family Wii – Which Wii player will reign supreme at Anythink  Washington Street? Show of your Wii skills and compete with others.
  • Sept. 27: Potato Stamp Art – Use this traditional technique to create something unique. Supplies will be provided to design greeting cards and the like, but bring an old, light-colored t-shirt to potato-stamp your own fashion design.
Age: 
Family
September 27, 2011 - 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Need help fine-tuning your résumé and cover letter? The resident tech guide will show you the basics of creating a résumé and how to use résumé-building software to create a professional-looking résumé. You’ll also get practical tips on the content and format of a cover letter. Basic Internet skills and an email account are required. Please bring your work history to this class. Space is limited; registration required.

Age: 
Adult, Teen
September 27, 2011 - 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Teamwork, a little sweat and a lot of imagination are all you need to enter this battle. Teams use various materials to build their own battle cars and to create the obstacle course. Let the battle begin. Appropriate for students in grades 6-12.

Age: 
Teen
Sep 27 2011

Join Ms. Rene for a great time in this program for children ages 3-6 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
Sep 27 2011

What is this thing attached to my monitor? Why is this thing not moving? How do these cords attach to this? You mean I can send mail to someone and it will arrive sooner than a week? All of these questions and more will be answered as we delve into computers and get you an email address. We will look at computer parts, files and programs to get anyone comfortable with the daily operation of a computer. Space is limited; registration required.

Age: 
Adult, Teen
Sep 27 2011

This is a new and exciting way to explore early literacy while creating a path to lifelong learning. This drop-in program is for children through 6 years old and their parents. Six different centers reflecting early literacy skill will be set up. 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.

Age: 
Children
September 27, 2011 - 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
September 26, 2011 - 6:30 pm to 7:00 pm

Kids come in their pajamas with a blanket and favorite stuffed animal for a comfy time listening to stories with their favorite adults before going to bed. This family storytime is perfect for working parents.

Age: 
Family
Sep 26 2011

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

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