Past events

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June 29, 2011 - 11:10 am to 11:40 am

Kids learn the benefits of stretching and relaxation in this fun, informal yoga class. 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 grades K-5 and their caregivers. Space is limited; registration required. NOTE: This class is held outdoors.

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June 29, 2011 - 10:30 am to 11:00 am

Enjoy yoga with the entire family to bond and connect while 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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June 29, 2011 - 10:30 am to 11:00 am

Enjoy stories, finger plays, songs, and other fun activities just for preschoolers. Appropriate for kids ages 3-5 years.

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Storytime
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Children
June 29, 2011 - 10:00 am to 11:00 am

Inspired by Mo Willem’s book Elephants Cannot Dance!, kids will create puppets of their favorite Mo Willems characters and participate in their own puppet show. Is Pigeon your favorite or Piggie? Children and their caregivers will have a great time creating, performing and discussing these lovable children’s stories. Space is limited; registration required.

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June 29, 2011 - 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

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

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Storytime
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Children
June 29, 2011 - 9:30 am to 12:30 pm

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.

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Storytime
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Children
June 28, 2011 - 6:00 pm to 6:45 pm

Bingo! Come join us to play this simple and incredibly fun game to win books and other treats from our varied collection for all ages.

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Adult, Children, Family, Teen
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Jun 28 2011

Inspired by Mo Willem’s book Elephants Cannot Dance!, kids will create puppets of their favorite Mo Willems characters and participate in their own puppet show. Is Pidgeon your favorite or Piggie? Children and their caregivers will have a great time creating, performing and discussing these lovable children’s stories. Appropriate for students grades K-3.

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Jun 28 2011

Strengthen your coordination, speed and ambidexterity – and have a lot of fun in the process. Teams compete in this unique, fast-paced sport that’s all the rage. Appropriate for students grades K-5. Space is limited; registration required.

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Jun 28 2011

Strengthen your coordination, speed and ambidexterity – and have a lot of fun in the process. Teams compete in this unique, fast-paced sport that’s all the rage. Appropriate for students grades K-5. Space is limited; registration required.

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Children
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June 28, 2011 - 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

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 on a flash drive to get started. All ages are welcome. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.

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Adult, Children, Family, Teen
Jun 27 2011

It’s time to feel like a kid again and channel your inner child or engineer during this adult LEGO program. With thousands of these building toys, the possibilities are endless. Appropriate for adults. Space is limited; registration is required. 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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Jun 27 2011

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 grades 6-12. Space is limited; registration required.

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Teen
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Jun 27 2011

Get up close and personal with live insects, spiders and other arthropods from around the world. Venture outdoors to see what types of insects live around the library. Presented by the Butterfly Pavilion. All ages are welcome. Space is limited; registration is required.

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Adult, Children, Family, Teen
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June 27, 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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June 27, 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.

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Adult
June 27, 2011 - 9:30 am to 12:30 pm

Spend time with your toddler listening to stories, songs, and finger plays geared just for him or her. Appropriate for kids ages 2-3. Space is limited; registration is required.

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Storytime
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Children
June 25, 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
June 25, 2011 - 9:30 am to 11:00 am

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

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Children
June 24, 2011 - 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Enjoy a different craft every Friday with the whole family and explore your creative side. Appropriate for all ages.

  • June 10: Marbled Paper – This week we’ll use a craft book as our inspiration to create something original. All are welcome to make marbled paper. Marbling is a simple technique for turning boring paper into something extraordinary.
  • June 17: Natural Ink – Picking berries is fun, but painting with berries is even more exciting. You can use raspberries, blackberries and more to write with your own natural inks.
  • June 24: Cardboard Sandals – Why go shoe shopping when you can make your own trendy pair of sandals for this summer? Create your own footwear to be both stylish and creative.
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Adult, Children, Family, Teen
June 23, 2011 - 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm

Learn how line and shape create movement in art pieces by exploring gesture drawing. Participants need to bring a figurative picture of the person they wish to draw. Appropriate for adults of all skill levels. Space is limited; registration required.

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Adult
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June 23, 2011 - 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

Spend time with other teens hanging out at your local Anythink. Appropriate for students grades 6-12.

  • June 9: Game Night – Play Wii, Xbox 360, and board games.
  • June 16: Combat Arms – Compete against your peers through an MMFPS.
  • June 23: Movie Night – Have a movie night with friends at the library.
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Teen
Jun 23 2011

Explore reptiles and other animals up close and personal with the Jungle Lady. Meet Ted the Tortoise or Salt the Hedgehog and learn about their habitats and behaviors while saying hello. All ages welcome. NOTE: This event will be held at Eastlake (124th and Gaylord St., Thornton, CO).

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June 23, 2011 - 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

On the second and fourth Thursdays of the month, we’ll be hosting a general Crafternoon for all ages. Teens, tweens, families and children are welcome to create with assorted crafting supplies. This session will focus on Garden Signs.

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Adult, Children, Family, Teen
Jun 22 2011

Explore reptiles and other animals up close and personal with the Jungle Lady. Meet Ted the Tortoise or Salt the Hedgehog and learn about their habitats and behaviors while saying hello. All ages welcome. NOTE: This event will be held at Berkeley Village (54th Ave. & Wolff St., Arvada, CO 80002).

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Adult, Children, Family, Teen
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June 22, 2011 - 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Express yourself using improv and your natural comedic talents – even the ones you didn’t know you have. Teams will participate in hilarious challenge and collect points. May the funniest team win! Appropriate for students grades 6-12. Space is limited; registration required.

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Teen
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June 22, 2011 - 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

We’ll break out the Wii and have some fun playing our new games. Appropriate for students grades 6-12.

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Teen
June 22, 2011 - 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Get up close and personal with live insects, spiders and other arthropods from around the world. Venture outdoors to see what types of insects live around the library. Presented by the Butterfly Pavilion. Appropriate for students grades K-5. Space is limited; registration required.

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Children
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Jun 22 2011

Learn the laws of robotics and see them in action as you create your own robot. Race against others for bragging rights and prizes. This session is appropriate for grades 6-12. Space is limited; registration required.

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Teen
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June 22, 2011 - 11:10 am to 11:40 am

Kids learn the benefits of stretching and relaxation in this fun, informal yoga class. 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 grades K-5 and their caregivers. Space is limited; registration required. NOTE: This class is held outdoors.

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Children
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June 22, 2011 - 10:30 am to 11:00 am

Enjoy yoga with the entire family to bond and connect while 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
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June 22, 2011 - 10:30 am to 11:30 am

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. Appropriate for students grades K-5. No registration required.

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Children
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June 22, 2011 - 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

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

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Children
June 22, 2011 - 9:30 am to 12:30 pm

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

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