Past events

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February 22, 2011 - 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Spend time with other teens hanging out at your local Anythink.

Feb. 1: Teen Advisory Board- Come and voice your opinion about the library. Appropriate for students grades 6-12.

Feb. 8: Microwave Cooking- Learn how to cook different recipes with your microwave.  Appropriate for students grades 6-12.

Feb. 15: Impromptu- Theater play! Similar to Whose Line Is It Anyway? Appropriate for students grades 6-12.

Feb. 22: Sample Gaming – Sample various board games.  Appropriate for students grades 6-12.

Age: 
Teen
February 22, 2011 - 10:00 am to 11:30 am

Do you know where your mouse is? Do you know what is on your desktop? We will begin with an overview of computer terminology and cover the basic parts of the computer such as the mouse, keyboard, monitor, ports, desktop, icons, and the start menu. All ages welcome. Space is limited; registration required. 

Age: 
Adult, Children, Teen
February 22, 2011 - 10:00 am to 10:20 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
Feb 22 2011

Spend time with your toddler listening to stories, songs, and finger plays geared just for them. Appropriate for kids ages 2-3.

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Children
February 19, 2011 - 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Former Fortune 500 HR executive and one of the country’s most widely followed career advisors, Liz Ryan, presents her four-part workshop “Career Reboot.” During the four-week course, participants will learn about interview preparation, negotiations, on- and offline job searching and about the interpersonal skills necessary to land a job that suits your passions and talents.

Event Type: 
Class
Age: 
Adult
February 19, 2011 - 10:00 am to 11:15 am

Parents and caregivers with children ages birth-3 are invited to sign up for this five-week series, where new learning and exploration activities are offered. Different childhood experts will be on hand to talk with parents and play with children. Participation is limited to 12 families. Please stop by or call Anythink Brighton at 303-659-2572 to register. 

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.

Age: 
Family
February 17, 2011 - 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

Spend time with other teens hanging out at your local Anythink.

Feb. 3: Combat Arms – Play the popular MMFPS game with your peers. Appropriate for students grades 8-12.

Feb. 10: Movie Night – Have a movie night with friends at the library.  Appropriate for students grades 6-12.

Feb. 17: Game Night – Play Wii, XBOX 360, and board games. Appropriate for students grades 6-12.

Feb. 24: Mute! – Compete with your friends while staying silent (similar to MTV’s Silent Library). Appropriate for students grades 6-12.

Age: 
Teen
Feb 17 2011

Join certified instructor Shannon Ayres as you explore the practice of yoga while restoring balance and harmony to your body through breath control, relaxation, meditation techniques, and restorative and restful poses. Please wear loose-fitting clothes. Appropriate for students grades 6-12. 

Event Type: 
Class
Age: 
Teen
February 17, 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
February 17, 2011 - 10:00 am to 10:20 am

Share time with your little one 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
February 17, 2011 - 10:00 am to 11:30 am

Following the Liz Ryan method of career rebooting, this group meets as a supportive, networking, and skills-sharing community. All job seekers and career changers are welcome.

Age: 
Adult
Feb 16 2011

Parents and caregivers with children ages birth-3 are invited to sign up for this five-week series, where new learning and exploration activities are offered. Different childhood experts will be on hand to talk with parents and play with children. Participation is limited to 12 families; registration is required. Please stop by or call Anythink Bennett at 303-644-3303 to register.

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.

 

 

 

Age: 
Family
February 16, 2011 - 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Talk, laugh, and create cool crafts with other teens at Anythink Commerce City’s after school program.

Jan 5:  TAB Meeting
Jan 12:  Reading and Writing Workshop
Jan 19:  Teen Crafternoon
Jan 26:  Bash Brother’s Competition
Feb 2:  TAB Meeting
Feb 9:  Reading and Writing Workshop
Feb 16:  Teen Crafternoon
Feb 23: Wii Just Dance Competition

Age: 
Teen
February 16, 2011 - 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Each week features another activity for school-aged kids. Drop by the craft area in the children’s room and enjoy an hour of creative fun.

Feb. 2: Greeting Cards – It’s the month for telling others you care. Use conversation candy hearts and other mixed media to make your own greeting cards.

Feb. 9: Make-a-MazeCalling all construction engineers! Design and construct mazes for marbles to flow through.

Feb. 16: Gingerbread Houses – We think edible houses are fun anytime. Come decorate one with us. 

Feb. 23: Dome Construction – Geodesic domes – just the name sounds cool, doesn’t it? Learn how to make them with simple building materials.

Age: 
Children
February 16, 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 at your local Anythink.

Feb. 2: Games and Pizza – Get to know each other over pizza and games. Appropriate for students in grades 6-12.

Feb. 9: Valentines with an Edge – Design your own valentines with an edgy twist. Appropriate for students in grades 6-12.

Feb. 16: Wii – We’ll break out the Wii and have some fun playing our new games. Appropriate for students in grades 6-12

Feb. 23: Microwave Cooking – Create a tasty dish using only the power of a microwave oven. Appropriate for students in grades 6-12.

Mar. 2: Teen Advisory Board – Let your voice and your opinion about the library be heard. Appropriate for students in grades 6-12.

Age: 
Teen
Feb 16 2011

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

Jan 5:  Parties
Jan 12:  Stars and Planets
Jan 19:  Nickels and Dimes
Jan 26:  Letter A
Feb 2:  Going to the (appointments like doctor and dentist)
Feb 9:  Letter B
Feb 16:  Valentine’s Day
Feb 23:  Pancakes

 

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Children
February 16, 2011 - 10:30 am to 11:00 am

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

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Children
Feb 16 2011

Next month’s selection can be picked up at the library so that you can read it before the meeting. Some titles are available in large print and audio formats too. This month’s read: Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace, One School at a Time by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin.

Event Type: 
Book Club
Age: 
Adult
Feb 16 2011

Did you get a new eBook reader or MP3 player recently? Did you know that you have access to thousands of eBooks and audio books at anythinklibraries.org? Let us be your guide into this amazing virtual collection. Participants will learn how to access our downloadable media, find titles, and download them.

Age: 
Adult
Feb 16 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
February 16, 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.

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Children
Feb 16 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
February 16, 2011 - 9:30 am to 11:00 am

Drop in anytime between 9:30-11 am to experience a new interactive approach to story time. Come with your little one (18 months to 5 years) to enjoy one or all of our stations that will feature a book and meaningful activity for you to share together. We’ll show you how to nurture all six of the skills identified to be key in developing reading readiness.

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Children
Feb 15 2011

Did you get a new eBook reader or MP3 player recently? Did you know that you have access to thousands of eBooks and audio books at anythinklibraries.org? Let us be your guide into this amazing virtual collection. Participants will learn how to access our downloadable media, find titles, and download them.

Age: 
Adult
February 15, 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.

Feb. 1: Bingo for 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.

Feb. 8: Valentine CraftsLove is in the air! Make valentine crafts for your loved ones.

Feb. 15: Wii – We’ll break out the Wii and have some fun playing our new games.

Feb. 22: Microwave Cooking– Create a tasty dish using only the power of a microwave oven.

Age: 
Children, Family
February 15, 2011 - 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm

Enjoy learning, crafts and fun at Anythink Commerce City’s after school program.

Jan 4:  Intro Day
Jan 11:  Money Workshop Part 1
Jan 18:  Money Workshop Part 2
Jan 25:  Wii Game Day
Feb 1:  Chinese New Year Crafts
Feb 8:  Easy Cooking Part 1
Feb 15: Easy Cooking Part 2
Feb 22:  Wii Game Day

Age: 
Children

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