Have lots of fun with rhymes and stories for the whole family.  Open to all ages.

Stories, games, music and more.

Enjoy learning, crafts and fun at Commerce City Library’s after school program. Today, we make Japanese flyers.

Sing, dance, play games and learn how to play some basic instruments. Geared for kids 3 – 6 years old, but all ages are welcome. There will be no Music and Movement on September 7 and 28.

Join us as we celebrate the grand opening of the new Brighton Library. Space is limited for each of the day’s sessions; sign-up is required at the check-in table the day of the event. Food from local restaurants and growers will also be available.

Brighton residents are encouraged to ride their bikes to the event and decorate them in red, orange and white. The best decorations will win cool prizes, and free bike tune-ups will be available, courtesy of REI. Handicap parking is available on site; the public is encouraged to park in the municipal parking areas west of the library, east at Valley Bank or in surrounding areas where indicated.

Sticky Fingers Cooking Class – 2:30 pm, 3:15 pm
Instructors from Sticky Fingers Cooking in Denver will teach children ages 2-12 a simple recipe they can make at home. Children ages 2-4 must be accompanied by a parent.

One World Folk Dancers – 2:30 pm
The One World Folk Dancers will teach a half-hour class on ethnic dances from around the world – no experience required! Then guests will be treated to a performance by the group.

Tour Anythink Online – 2:30 pm, 4 pm
Learn the ins and outs of the anythinklibraries.org website – from downloading audio books and viewing awards lists to registering for library cards online and placing holds.

Tikkun Olam Tile Art – 2:30 pm, 3:15 pm
Children, ages 7-17, are encouraged to participate in this tile art project where they will get a chance to share through art what “Heal the World” means to them.

Tikkun Olam Docent Tour – 3 pm, 4 pm
In conjunction with the Mizel Museum, artist Christy Honigman conceptualized and assembled this fascinating exhibit of tiles created by 54 artists in 27 countries that promote the need for intercultural respect and awareness through the simple phrase Tikkun Olam – “Heal the World.” Docents from the Mizel Museum will be on hand to provide a tour and information about the exhibit.

Bryce Jackman – 3:15 pm
Children ages 5-12 are invited to participate in Bryce Jackman’s unique brand of interactive storytelling, where he will reconstruct fairy tales through audience participation.

Social Media Speed Dating – 3:15 pm, 4:45 pm
Have you heard about things like Facebook and Twitter but still have no idea what they are? Then this session is for you. Library staff will provide a quick overview of six of the most popular social media sites out there, including Facebook, Twitter, and Flickr.

BreakEFX – 3:30 pm
Hip-hop dancers from Colorado’s Best Dance Crew, BreakEFX, will teach a half-hour class on the hottest hip-hop moves – and all ages are welcome! Guests will then be treated to a special presentation where they can see the moves in action.

Kazoo Hullabaloo – 4 pm
Led by John Common, founder of the People’s Kazoo Orchestra, guests can participate in a kazoo orchestra, no matter their level of musical expertise. After a half-hour learning session, participants are invited to give a performance to the rest of the grand opening attendees.

Cooking Demonstration by Chef Brett Smith of Zolo Grill – 4:15 pm
From one of the hottest restaurants in Boulder, Chef Brett Smith of Zolo Grill will demonstrate how to create a salsa at home. Attendees will not only get a chance to see the chef at work, but will also have an active part in helping make the dish. Then, learn how to customize your own salsas.

23 Skidoo – 4:30 pm
Now that you have your folk and hip-hop moves down, why not learn how to swing dance, too? Dancers from 23 Skidoo will provide a half-hour swing dance lesson. Guests are then treated to a performance by the dancers.

Bright’n Jazz – 4:30 pm
Accompanying the dancers from 23Skidoo will be Brighton’s own jazz ensemble, Bright’n Jazz.

Chalk Drawing Class Presented by Mark Cline – 4:30 pm
Learn tips and techniques for your own chalk drawings during this hands-on class presented by artist Mark Cline of Cline Design. All ages are welcome.

Help us to celebrate the launch of our new brand and play old fashioned games like croquet, badminton, jacks, hopscotch and more while chatting with friends and neighbors over ice-cold lemonade on the porch.

Help us to celebrate the launch of our new brand and explore all the facets of your community through learning, games and dance. Drop in anytime throughout the day to create paper flowers.

10 am – Save Money on your Energy Bill presented by Xcel Energy: Join us for this informational program on how to save money on your energy bills.

11 am – Loteria: Loteria is a Mexican game of chance, similar to Bingo. Stop in for a game and interact with family and friends as we kick off our Mexican Independence celebration in Anythink fashion.

1 pm – Healthy Food Choices presented by Vitamin Cottage: Develop your own healthy meal plans and sample goodies, courtesy of Vitamin Cottage.

2 pm – Mexican Heritage Dancers: Watch, listen and participate in this performance by authentic Mexican dancers in celebration of Mexican Independence Day.

3 pm – Piñata Party: Children under 12 are invited to hit the piñata and find what’s inside.

This class is for those who are intrigued but inexperienced with eBay. Learn how eBay operates and how to use it to research the market for different products, set up and conduct a sale, collect payment and ship items to customers.

This is an eight-week class, beginning Sept. 11. Books and materials are provided. Please sign up at the service desk.

Join us as we celebrate your favorite teen sleuth.

Hang out with other teens and discuss this month’s selection, Among the Hidden by Margaret Peterson Haddix. To place a hold or check out this book, click here.

Who knew you could have so much fun at the library? Hang out and play Smash Brothers, Rock Band and more.

Sing, dance, play games and learn how to play some basic instruments. Geared for kids 3-6 years old, but all ages are welcome.

Join the Rowdy Readers Book Club as we discuss this month's selection, Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides. To check out this title or place a hold, click here.

Somalia’s history is a story of colonialism yielding to authoritarianism dissolving into anarchy.  Chaos has reigned since the early 1990s with rampant wars between rival clans, with no functional government in charge. Severe famine prompted the United Nations and the U.S. to intervene in the 1990s with decidedly mixed results. Lately, heavily armed Somali pirates in speedboats have been seizing passing cargo ships and oil tankers and holding the ships and crew for ransom. Join Active Minds^TM as we examine Somalia’s troubled path and where it may be leading.  

Drop in after school to make a craft. All ages are welcome.

We trace the alluring history of gold that takes you on a journey from ancient civilizations to the '49er strike at Sutter’s Mill.  We touch on Colorado’s own gold rush as well as the role gold has played around the world, from plunderers throughout history to the “gold standard” for money. Presented by Active Minds^TM.

Enjoy a new theme every week with activities, stories, and a craft. This week's theme is "Castles." Appropriate for ages 3-6.

Hear the story of the ill-fated maiden voyage of the Titanic as well as the discovery and salvage operation that began over 70 years later. We also meet “Unsinkable” Molly Brown and her link to Denver. Presented by Active Minds^TM.