Past events

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September 19, 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
September 19, 2011 - 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

In the spirit of Banned Books Week, which takes place in September, we read and discuss the original version of Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Members of both book clubs are welcome both days.

Event Type: 
Book Club
Age: 
Adult
Sep 19 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
September 19, 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
September 17, 2011 - 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Be a kid again! On the third Saturday of every month, we’ll be hosting a Family Fun Saturday with an activity and snacks. This Saturday we’ll be having a cooking competition for families. Your whole family is welcome to participate!

Age: 
Family
September 17, 2011 - 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Start your weekend right by joining us for some relaxing yoga! All levels welcome.

Event Type: 
Class
Age: 
Adult
September 17, 2011 - 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Children in elementary school are invited to read to our wonderful dog volunteers. It’s an excellent program for children who are learning to read, need practice reading, or who love dogs. Please call 303-452-7534 to make an appointment.

Age: 
Children
Sep 15 2011

There are many sites that allow you to stream television shows and movies from the Internet. This class will go over the free and paid services available to get the most out of your free time. Netflix, IMDB and Hulu are just a few of the sites that can help change the way you interact with media. Space is limited; registration required.

Age: 
Adult, Teen
September 15, 2011 - 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm

If you missed this exciting program this summer, or want to continue developing your lightning-fast speed, join us for a session of sport stacking. Stack cups and take them down to beat your best time, or a friend’s. It sounds so easy, but is so addictively fun. Appropriate for students in grades 4-6. Space is limited; registration required.

Age: 
Children
September 15, 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 15, 2011 - 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Learn how to create spreadsheets and use cells, formulas and worksheets to automatically calculate and update your data. Additional topics include: adjusting column widths; inserting, copying, deleting, and renaming worksheets; and using AutoSum. Space is limited; registration required.

Age: 
Adult, Teen
September 15, 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 15, 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 14, 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 14, 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 14, 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 14 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 14 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 13, 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 13, 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 13, 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 13, 2011 - 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

Access your information wherever you are with Google documents! Discover how to upload and create documents, presentations, spreadsheets, forms and drawings in this hands-on class. Participants must have a Google account prior to class. Space is limited; registration required.

Age: 
Adult, Teen
Sep 13 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 13 2011

Microsoft Word is a great place to write your résumé and create basic documents. This class will help you start a new document, modify it and save it. Helping you transport your document is quite helpful, so attaching a document to an email or using a flash drive is a necessary portion of document creation. Space is limited; registration required.

Age: 
Adult, Teen
September 13, 2011 - 10:00 am to 11:30 am

Don’t have email? Set up a Gmail account today! Basic computer skills, such as how to use a mouse and keyboard, are required. All ages are welcome. Space is limited; registration required.

Age: 
Adult, Teen
Sep 13 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 13, 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 12, 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

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