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.
Have an interest in getting an e-reader? Currently have an e-reader, but don’t know all of the perks? Do the different formats of ebooks confuse you? This class will discuss e-readers and how you can use them with library resources. Discover the digital side of reading. Space is limited; please visit our online calendar to register.
The Colorado Court-Appointed Special Advocates will tell true stories about making a difference in the life of a child.
See if your hands can work quickly in this popular game of skill. Appropriate for students in grades K-6.
Discover more about the Internet job search process at this informative session. Participants will be able to register for a free email account, get help setting up an account on a job search website, and develop resume building skills.
Enjoy stories, finger plays, songs, and other fun activities just for preschoolers. Appropriate for ages 3-5.
Each week features another activity for tweens, families with children and teens of all ages. Drop by the programming space downstairs for creative, culinary and technological fun.
The library is not just a building – there are many resources the library offers that are digital and can be used at home. Does your child need help with a report or do you need help with your next college paper? The library offers databases that can help with any number of things. 24/7 Library is the place to start when you can’t squeeze a trip to the library into your schedule. Space is limited; please visit our online calendar to register.
Using Publisher, you can create flyers, brochures and newsletters. This user-friendly application allows you to easily input graphics, photos and text to make a high-quality publication. This class requires participants to have intermediate computer skills, such as opening and saving files. All ages are welcome. Space is limited; please visit our online calendar to register.
A game of dares that needs to be played in total silence! Appropriate for students in grades 6-12.
Celebrate the incredibly fun Roman game of Bocce Ball. All ages welcome.
This month, Family Fun Saturday highlights Children’s Read Week. We will provide breakfast and books and give parents a chance to read to their kids, or vice versa. All ages welcome.
Join us for this interactive session. We will have an Amazon Kindle, Nook Color, and Sony Touch for you to experiment with. Learn the capabilities of each device and which are compatible with Anythink’s downloadable media. This is a drop-in session, so feel free to stop by for as long as you’d like.
Enjoy being read to while working on crafts you bring from home.
Please join us to discuss Worst Hard Time by Timothy Egan. Refreshments will be served.
Enjoy stories, finger plays, songs, and other fun activities just for preschoolers. Appropriate for ages 3-5.
This month’s read: Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness by Erik Larson. August’s selection can be picked up at the library so that you can read it before the next meeting. Some titles are also available in large print and audio formats.
Each week features another activity for tweens, families with children and teens of all ages. Drop by the programming space downstairs for creative, culinary and technological fun.
This month’s read: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society, by Mary Ann Schaffer. A letter from a stranger sends journalist Juliet Ashton to the Channel Islands, where she learns the remarkable story of the literary society founded under German occupation during World War II.
Tweaking and refining a résumé can be one of the hardest things to do. Luckily, there are online resources that help you create a fabulous résumé while saving time. This class will offer basic tips and provide resources to help you create the best résumé possible. Space is limited; please visit our online calendar to register.
This class will get you started on how to create, save, open, and edit a Word document. Specifically, you will also learn how to format and modify the font, page setup, and navigate in a word document. Bring a flash drive or use your email to save your work. All ages are welcome. Space is limited; please visit our online calendar to register.
Please join us to discuss The Secret River by Kate Grenville. Refreshments will be served.
Enjoy learning what is in pop rocks (and how they taste!) in this program meant to please all the senses and teach people about how food and science go together. All ages welcome; best for students in grade 3 and up. Space is limited; please visit our online calendar to register.
This month’s read: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot. This is the story of the “real live woman,” the children who survived her, and the interplay of race, poverty, science and one of the most important medical discoveries of the last 100 years.
Have fun playing board games and munching on snacks.
The library is not just a building – there are many resources the library offers that are digital and can be used at home. Does your child need help with a report or do you need help with your next college paper? The library offers databases that can help with any number of things. 24/7 Library is the place to start when you can’t squeeze a trip to the library into your schedule. Space is limited; please visit our online calendar to register.
Enjoy stories, finger plays, songs, and other fun activities just for preschoolers. Appropriate for ages 3-5.
Bring some plastic grocery bags – the more colorful the better. We’ll make something cool.
Each week features another activity for tweens, families with children and teens of all ages. Drop by the programming space downstairs for creative, culinary and technological fun.
View and control your Anythink library account online. Learn how to see due dates, renew items, request items, and create lists of items from out catalog for future use.
Have an interest in getting an e-reader? Currently have an e-reader, but don’t know all of the perks? Do the different formats of ebooks confuse you? This class will discuss e-readers and how you can use them with library resources. Discover the digital side of reading. Space is limited; please visit our online calendar to register.
Do you have an email account but want to learn how to do more with emails? Come to this class and learn how to open an attachment, attach a document or picture, and use folders. The class requires participants to have basic computer skills, such as how to use a mouse and keyboard. All ages are welcome. Space is limited; please visit our online calendar to register.
Come and read to our special listening dogs. They love a good story! Our dogs come from the American Humane Association and are specially trained. For children ages 6-12, this is an especially good experience for reluctant readers or kids who are afraid of dogs. Please sign up at the front desk to reserve a spot.
Meet at the library to discuss Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah.
Tweaking and refining a résumé can be one of the hardest things to do. Luckily, there are online resources that help you create a fabulous résumé while saving time. This class will offer basic tips and provide resources to help you create the best résumé possible. Space is limited; please visit our online calendar to register.
Participants will be able to learn the basics of computer operations and terminology in a stress-free environment. You can also bring in your own device to understand it better. This is a drop-in session, so feel free to stop by for as long as you’d like.
Enjoy stories, finger plays, songs, and other fun activities just for preschoolers. Appropriate for ages 3-5.
Each week features another activity for tweens, families with children and teens of all ages. Drop by the programming space downstairs for creative, culinary and technological fun.
Learn how to access our downloadable media, find titles, and transfer them onto your e-reader or portable music device. Feel free to bring in your own laptop or device and the resident tech guide will help you get set up.
Celebrate the end of mySummer, Anythink-style. Play old-fashioned games, like beanbag tossing and watermelon-seed spitting, and do some scrapbooking.
Celebrate the end of mySummer, Anythink-style.
Explore your creativity and work with others to create a unique collaborative art piece – a celebration of freeform artistic ability. Appropriate for students grades pre-5.
Learn the ins and outs of MS PowerPoint. Class will be held at the Strasburg Recreation Center (1932 Burton St.). Space is limited; please call 303-622-4260 to register.
Looking for a new way to keep your family in the loop? By working with easy-to-use templates and your favorite family photos, you can create your own fabulous family newsletter. Participants are encouraged to bring stories and photos to get started. Appropriate for adults.
Celebrate the end of mySummer, Anythink-style.
Work together to complete fun tasks in rotating experience zones. Learn teamwork and have fun in the process. All ages welcome. Space is limited; registration required.
