Past events

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July 21, 2011 - 10:30 am to 10:50 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.

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Storytime
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Children
July 21, 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.

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Storytime
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Children
July 21, 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
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Children
July 20, 2011 - 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

Explore themes from the novel and gain practical knowledge about survival. Come away with your own survival kit. Appropriate for adults. Space is limited; registration required.

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Adult
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Jul 20 2011

Discover bug cuisine from cultures around the world and find bugs in our everyday food. Meet live animals that have been on the menu and taste a few buggy treats yourself. Presented by the Butterfly Pavilion. Appropriate for grades 6-12. Space is limited; registration required.

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Teen
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July 20, 2011 - 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Discover bug cuisine from cultures around the world and find bugs in  our everyday food. Meet live animals that have been on the menu and taste buggy treats yourself. Presented by the Butterfly Pavilion. Appropriate for students grades 6-12.

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Teen
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Jul 20 2011

Learn how rewarding growing your own food can be, along with great gardening tips and recipes for when your harvest is ready. Take home your own plant to care for and nourish. All ages are welcome to this session. Space is limited; registration required.

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Adult, Children, Family, Teen
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Jul 20 2011

Explore themes from the novel and gain practical knowledge about survival. Come away with your own survival kit. Appropriate for students grades 6-12. Space is limited; registration required.

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Teen
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July 20, 2011 - 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm

You’ve never seen a musician like this one! Eric makes his instruments from junk, but they sound great. Join us in singing silly songs and watching dancing puppets. This will tickle your funny bone, make you want to sing, and want to play an instrument. All ages welcome.

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Adult, Children, Family, Teen
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July 20, 2011 - 11:10 am to 11:40 am

Kids learn the benefits of stretching and relaxation in this fun, informal yoga class that’s held outside. Each class includes yoga postures (asanas), songs, games, breathing exercises, and space to be quiet, calm and peaceful. No yoga experience necessary. Please bring a yoga mat, towel, or small blanket. Appropriate for students grades K-5  and their caregivers. Space is limited; registration required.

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Children
July 20, 2011 - 10:30 am to 11:00 am

Enjoy yoga with your little one to bond and connect with stretching, strengthening and relaxing. Classes include movement/asana, songs, games and time to slow down and rest. No yoga experience necessary. Please bring a yoga mat, towel, or small blanket. Appropriate for walkers to age 4 and their caregivers. Space is limited; registration required.

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Children
July 20, 2011 - 10:30 am to 11:30 am

Relive the fun of banging on pots and pans by creating your very own instrument out of used materials. Construct and decorate your pieces, then play them together in an Anythink-style orchestra. Appropriate for students grades pre-5.

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Children
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Jul 20 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.

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Children
July 20, 2011 - 10:00 am to 11:30 am

You’ve never seen a musician like this one! Eric makes his instruments from junk, but they sound great. Join us in singing silly songs and watching dancing puppets. This will tickle your funny bone, make you want to sing, and want to play an instrument. All ages welcome.

Age: 
Adult, Children, Family, Teen
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Jul 20 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
July 19, 2011 - 6:00 pm to 6:45 pm

Take the sweat out of baking and learn a great new recipe. Participants are encouraged to bring their favorite recipes to share with the group as they learn how easy bread-baking can be by making their own dough to take home.

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Adult, Children, Family, Teen
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July 19, 2011 - 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Learn the laws of robotics and see them in action as you create your own robot. Race against others for bragging rights and prizes. Appropriate for students grades 6-12.

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Teen
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July 19, 2011 - 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

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.

Event Type: 
Book Club
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Adult
Jul 19 2011

Enjoy silly songs, dancing puppets, unusual instruments from around the world – even the junk pile – and lots of audience participation. All ages welcome. NOTE: This event will be held next door at the Armory at Brighton Cultural Center (300 Strong St., Brighton, CO 80601).

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Adult, Children, Family, Teen
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Jul 19 2011

This is a two-day introduction to MS PowerPoint. Learn how to operate this powerful tool. Design motivating presentations and slideshows to allow you future success in your marketing endeavors. Class will be held at the Bennett Recreation Center (455 South First St.). Space is limited; please call 303-644-5040 to register.

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Adult
Jul 19 2011

Looking for interesting things to do on a Saturday night without breaking the budget? Online coupons and websites offer great ways to get good deals on new forms of entertainment. Learn about Denver Daily Deals, Groupon and Slickdeals. Users will need an email address to participate in this class. Space is limited; registration required.

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Adult
July 18, 2011 - 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

You’ve seen people doing sport stacking, and may have even tried it yourself. Come and learn the sport of cup stacking and compete in the fast-paced sport. Teams will compete after time to learn and practice. All ages welcome. Space is limited; registration required.

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Adult, Children, Family, Teen
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July 18, 2011 - 10:00 am to 11:30 am

Our youngest Anythinkers  will enjoy this playtime in our backyard. Themes change weekly, and include messy play, the parachute, building blocks, and bubbles. Registration is not required, but the play space is reserved only for children 18 months-4 years old.

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Children
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July 18, 2011 - 10:00 am to 11:30 am

Our youngest Anythinkers  will enjoy this playtime in our backyard. Themes change weekly, and include messy play, the parachute, building blocks, and bubbles. Registration is not required, but the play space is reserved for children 18 months-4 years only.

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Children
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July 18, 2011 - 9:30 am to 11:30 am

Are you frustrated and feeling isolated as a job hunter? Join a supportive, networking, and skills-sharing weekly meeting. All career changers are welcome. Refreshments provided.

Event Type: 
Class
Age: 
Adult
Jul 18 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
July 16, 2011 - 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Catch up on your Harry Potter narrative at the library every Saturday between now and July 16, when the final Harry Potter movie debuts. This is a family affair with free popcorn and drinks.

  • Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) – June 4, 2 pm
  • Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002) – June 11, 2 pm
  • Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) – June 18, 2 pm
  • Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005) – June 25, 2 pm
  • Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007) – July 2, 2 pm
  • Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009) – July 9, 2 pm
  • Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Part 1) – July 16, 2 pm
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Adult, Children, Family, Teen
July 16, 2011 - 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Catch up on your Harry Potter narrative at the library every Saturday between now and July 14 when the final Harry Potter movie debuts. This is a family affair with free popcorn and drinks.

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Adult, Children, Family, Teen
Jul 16 2011

If you were a superhero, what would your powers be? Now’s your chance to create your own identity. Make your own costume and superhero ID card while comparing powers, weaknesses and archenemies with the rest of the superhero clan. All ages welcome.

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Adult, Children, Family, Teen
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July 16, 2011 - 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

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

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Children
July 16, 2011 - 9:30 am to 11:00 am

Spend Saturday mornings at the library having recess with your children. We will set up fun, educational toys in our outdoor Storytime area for parents and kids to play with during this drop-in experience. Appropriate for ages 3 and under.

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Children
July 15, 2011 - 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
  • July 1 – Kite-Making
    We’ll use a craft book as our inspiration to create something original. All are welcome to make their own unique kites. If we are lucky enough to have a windy day, we can also go fly our new handmade kites. Appropriate for all ages.
  • July 8 – Photo Editing
    Make a picture-perfect piece of work and learn to edit your own photos using free computer software. Appropriate for all ages.
  • July 15 – Fairy Party
    Dress up, dine on miniature snacks and create a tiny fairy friend of your own at our very magical fairy party. Appropriate for all ages.
  • July 22 – Fridge Magnets
    With all of your new artwork from this summer, you may need some new magnets to hang it all on the refrigerator. Come create a cute or silly magnet to decorate your fridge door.
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