Take & Bake
Pick up a surprise Take & Bake kit! This kit includes all the ingredients required to bake a delicious surprise recipe at home. Supplies are limited; registration encouraged to reserve your kit.
Pick up a surprise Take & Bake kit! This kit includes all the ingredients required to bake a delicious surprise recipe at home. Supplies are limited; registration encouraged to reserve your kit.
Experience stories, songs and other fun activities that promote early literacy. Appropriate for ages preschool to 6 years old. This storytime will be held outside, weather permitting. Please bring your own blanket or chair. Masks are encouraged, and physical distancing measures are in place.
Space is limited; registration required.
Welcome the spookiest season of all—Victorian style with the Molly Brown House! We invite you the dig up the skeletons of Halloween traditions by learning about the history of fascinating customs, decorations, and costumes that date back farther than you may think.
Registration required. This program will be held online via GoToMeeting. A link to the online meeting room will be sent out via email to registrants. All materials will be provided via individual kits that will be available for pick up at Anythink York Street starting Thursday, October 1.
Join us for songs, finger plays and a fun story outside in the nature garden. Keep your own copy of the picture book, and enjoy a take-home craft to continue the fun. Please note that some storytimes may be canceled due to inclement weather or cold temperatures. Please check the event on our website for cancelation notices. Best for ages 3-8. Masks are encouraged, and physical distancing measures are in place. Space is limited, registration required. Please register once per family.
Calling all homeschool caregivers! Join us for a virtual meet-up where we’ll talk shop, learn about the Anythink resources that can help you and your child’s homeschool journey, and share best practices for home-learning. This program will be held online using GoToMeeting. A link to the program will be sent out via email to registrants. Space is limited; registration required.
Learn the basics of editing photos in Adobe Lightroom. We’ll go over the development module and how to get the most out of your photos. The Adobe Creative Suite is available for all customers to use while at the library. Appropriate for teens and adults.
This program will be held online via GoToMeeting. A link to the online meeting room will be sent out via email to registrants. Everyone is welcome to sit in, but please only register once per household.
Join the Access to Justice Committee for a free legal self-help clinic on the first Tuesday of the month. This program is ideal for customers who do not have legal representation and need help navigating various legal issues via remote internet access. Space is limited. Registration required at least 24 hours prior to clinic. Call 303-405-3298 to register.
Please note: The free legal self-help clinic is now held remotely. A volunteer attorney will call registered participants directly to set up a connection.
Join us online or outdoors to discuss The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson and vote on our November book. We have copies of the book available at Anythink Brighton – ask a staff member for a copy or use our curbside pickup service. Appropriate for adults.
Depending on weather, this program will be held outside at Anythink Brighton. Masks are recommended, and physical distancing measures are in place. If inclement weather or colder temperatures are anticipated, this program will be held online via GoToMeeting. A link to the online meeting will be sent via email in advance. Space is limited; registration required. Registrants will be notified 48 hours in advance via email about the location of this program
Experience stories, songs and other fun activities that promote early literacy. Appropriate for ages preschool to 6 years old. This storytime will be held outside, weather permitting. Please bring your own blanket or chair. Masks are encouraged, and physical distancing measures are in place.
Space is limited; registration required.
Share your work and ideas with other writers and aspiring writers in this fun and supportive virtual workshop. Learn to write better, receive feedback and be more creative.
This program will be held online via GoToMeeting. A link to the online meeting will be sent via email in advance. Space is limited; registration required.
Gather safely for a song, story and rhyme time for babies and their caregivers. Appropriate for ages birth to 2 years old. This storytime will be held outside, weather permitting. Please bring your own blanket or chair. Masks are encouraged, and physical distancing measures are in place.
Space is limited; registration required.
Let your inner artist soar at Anythink Perl Mack’s sidewalk chalk art festival! Each participant will be given one box of sidewalk chalk and a square of sidewalk to create their own masterpiece. Masks are encouraged, and physical distancing will be in place. Space is limited; registration required. Art will be on display all day Saturday, and all are welcome to view.
Experience stories, songs and other fun activities that promote early literacy. Appropriate for ages preschool to 6 years old. This storytime will be held outside, weather permitting. Please bring your own blanket or chair. Masks are encouraged, and physical distancing measures are in place.
Space is limited; registration required.
Join us for songs, finger plays and a fun story outside in the nature garden. Keep your own copy of the picture book, and enjoy a take-home craft to continue the fun. Please note that some storytimes may be canceled due to inclement weather or cold temperatures. Please check the event on our website for cancelation notices. Best for ages 3-8. Masks are encouraged, and physical distancing measures are in place. Space is limited, registration required. Please register once per family.
Join us for stories and a fun song outside on the lawn! When it’s all over you can enjoy a take-home craft to continue the fun.
Please note that some storytimes may be canceled due to inclement weather or cold temperatures. Please check the event on our website for cancellation notices.
Best for ages 3-5 years old.
Masks are encouraged and physical distancing measures are in place.
Space is limited; please register each person attending the program (regardless of age).
Learn how to create a cartoon image of yourself in Adobe Illustrator using only a photo of yourself and basic Adobe tools. Appropriate for teens and adults.
This program will be held online via GoToMeeting. A link to the online meeting room will be sent out via email to registrants. Everyone is welcome to sit in, but please only register once per household.
All through October, solve escape room puzzles online with your phone or a laptop.
Each week, Anythink Wright Farms will share two new virtual worlds to dive into and attempt to escape from. Work together with friends and family to crack the clues. For every virtual escape room you solve, you’ll be entered into a drawing for a $5 Starbucks giftcard.
Contact wfteens@anythinklibraries.org for more information.
Join Studio Specialist Alex Thao in this informal session on songwriting. Learn how he brainstorms different melodies and lyrics, and gain inspiration for your own songwriting projects. Appropriate for teens and adults.
This program will be held online via GoToMeeting. A link to the online meeting room will be sent out via email to registrants. Everyone is welcome to sit in, but please only register once per household.
Join us for an outdoor hour of movement as Samiyah from the Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Company shows us how to celebrate the culture of West Africa through dance. Get ready to learn traditional West African dance elements and the meaning behind the movements.
Wear comfortable clothes that will allow for movement, and dress in layers. Masks are encouraged and physical distancing measures are in place. All ages and abilities welcome.
Space is limited to 10 individuals; registration required.
Move, breathe, and relax in this gentle all levels yoga class. Build strength and flexibility, and explore yoga in a way that feels good to you. Beginners welcome. Appropriate for ages 16 and up. Please bring your own mat or a large towel. Masks are required when you are not on your mat.
Limited to 10 participants to ensure social distancing; advanced registration required.
More details will be sent to registered participants two days before the program.
Join us for some songs, fingerplays and a fun story in the nature garden with socially distanced seating. Keep your own copy of the picture book and enjoy a take home craft bag as well! Storytimes are weather dependent and may cancel due to inclement weather. Space is limited, registration required. Best for ages 3-8.
Join the Access to Justice Committee for a free legal self-help clinic on the first Tuesday of the month. This program is ideal for customers who do not have legal representation and need help navigating various legal issues via remote internet access. Space is limited. Registration required at least 24 hours prior to clinic. Call 303-405-3298 to register.
Please note: The free legal self-help clinic is now held remotely. A volunteer attorney will call registered participants directly to set up a connection.
Discover the basics of designing for the laser cutter. We’ll explore various simple functions offered by Glowforge’s online design software. Appropriate for ages 10 and up.
This program will be held online via GoToMeeting. A link to the online meeting room will be sent out via email to registrants. Everyone is welcome to sit in, but please only register once per household.
Learn how to use the Cricut design software. We’ll explore the different applications and how to get your design ready for production at The Studio or at home – a Cricut Joy can be checked out from Anythink for personal use. Appropriate for ages 10 and up.
This program will be held online via GoToMeeting. A link to the online meeting room will be sent out via email to registrants. Everyone is welcome to sit in, but please only register once per household.
Anythink Backyard Concert Series | Presented by Xcel Energy
Our longtime concert tradition continues this summer with three online performances that will stream on Facebook and YouTube. We'll have new and fun ways for you to interact and connect with the band, with the library, and with each other – from the comfort of your home. We'll be sharing more details about those opportunities in the coming weeks.
The Backyard Concert Series is made possible by generous support from our community sponsor, Xcel Energy.
Celebrate local music, support the library
The Anythink Backyard Concert Series is a fundraiser for the Anythink Foundation, and funds raised will help Anythink to provide special programs and projects for the community. Help us reach our fundraising goal with a donation. Donate online or by texting BACKYARD to 50155.
About Hazel Miller & The Collective
Colorado music legend Hazel Miller is back, returning for a third time to the Backyard Concert Series. Hazel Miller isn’t just a great singer, she’s a force of nature. Her decades-long career includes numerous awards and honors, including opening for artists such as James Brown, The Temptations and Mel Torme. Hazel Miller Band perform an eclectic mix of jazz, R&B and blues.
2020 Lineup
June 12 - Walker Williams Band
July 10 - Leon and the Revival
Aug. 14 - Hazel Miller Band
Thursday, Aug. 13, 11:30-12 pm
Learn the basics of designing in 3D. We’ll explore Tinkercad, a free online software, and show you how to get your 3D design ready for print at The Studio. Appropriate for ages 10 and up.
This program will be held online via GoToMeeting. A link to the online meeting room will be sent out via email to registrants. Everyone is welcome to sit in, but please only register once per household.
Please join our virtual program during which we will sing and dance like some of our favorite animals. Bring along your pet and introduce them to the group!
This program will be held online via GoToMeeting. A link to the online meeting room will be sent out via email to registrants. Everyone is welcome to sit in, but please only register once per household.
Join the Access to Justice Committee for a free legal self-help clinic on the first Tuesday of the month. This program is ideal for customers who do not have legal representation and need help navigating various legal issues via remote internet access. Space is limited. Registration required at least 24 hours prior to clinic. Call 303-405-3298 to register.
Please note: The free legal self-help clinic is now held remotely. A volunteer attorney will call registered participants directly to set up a connection.
This class will introduce students to the dance form breaking, commercially known as “breakdance.” Through movement, participants will develop basic skill in the form as well as a deeper understanding of the social, political, and economic climate that led to its creation. This class encourages students to experience Hip-Hop’s historical context through multiple learning techniques.
This program will be held online via GoToMeeting. A link to the program will be sent out via email next week to registrants. Everyone is welcome to sit in, but please only register once per household.
This class will introduce students to the dance form breaking, commercially known as “breakdance.” Through movement, participants will develop basic skill in the form as well as a deeper understanding of the social, political, and economic climate that led to its creation. This class encourages students to experience Hip-Hop’s historical context through multiple learning techniques.
This program will be held online via GoToMeeting. A link to the program will be sent out via email next week to registrants. Everyone is welcome to sit in, but please only register once per household.
Creativity invents a universal language that connects people of different backgrounds. Our virtual songwriting workshop specializes in providing best practice strategies on how to collaboratively write songs while also creating a space for aspiring creatives to meeting up with professional musicians.
This program will be held online via GoToMeeting. A link will be sent out via email to registrants two days before the program. This program is appropriate for ages 11 and up. This is a two session series.
Join world-renowned artist Nicole Banowetz in looking at your environment in a new way. Using imagined microscopic creatures, this workshop combines science and storytelling to inspire unique works of art.
This program will be held online via GoToMeeting. A link to the program will be sent out via email next week to registrants. Everyone is welcome to sit in, but please only register once per household.
Join world-renowned artist Nicole Banowetz in looking at your environment in a new way. Using imagined microscopic creatures, this workshop combines science and storytelling to inspire unique works of art.
This program will be held online via GoToMeeting. A link to the program will be sent out via email next week to registrants. Everyone is welcome to sit in, but please only register once per household.
Anythink Backyard Concert Series | Presented by Xcel Energy
Our longtime concert tradition continues this summer with three online performances that will stream on Facebook and YouTube. We'll have new and fun ways for you to interact and connect with the band, with the library, and with each other – from the comfort of your home. We'll be sharing more details about those opportunities in the coming weeks.
The Backyard Concert Series is made possible by generous support from our community sponsor, Xcel Energy.
Celebrate local music, support the library
The Anythink Backyard Concert Series is a fundraiser for the Anythink Foundation, and funds raised will help Anythink to provide special programs and projects for the community. Help us reach our fundraising goal with a donation. Donate online or by texting BACKYARD to 50155.
About Leon and the Revival
Leon and the Revival emerged in 2015, when members of other established Denver bands decided to collaborate on a new project showcasing a shared love of classic soul and R&B music from the 1960s and ’70s. Influenced by Otis Redding, Van Morrison, Solomon Burke, Ann Peebles and James Brown, Leon and the Revival fuse multiple music styles into a high-energy live musical experience.
2020 Lineup
June 12 - Walker Williams Band
July 10 - Leon and the Revival
Aug. 14 - Hazel Miller Band
Creativity invents a universal language that connects people of different backgrounds. Our virtual songwriting workshop specializes in providing best practice strategies on how to collaboratively write songs while also creating a space for aspiring creatives to meeting up with professional musicians.
This program will be held online via GoToMeeting. A link will be sent out via email to registrants two days before the program. This program is appropriate for ages 11 and up. This is a two session series.
Join the Access to Justice Committee for a free legal self-help clinic on the first Tuesday of the month. This program is ideal for customers who do not have legal representation and need help navigating various legal issues via remote internet access. Space is limited. Registration required at least 24 hours prior to clinic. Call 303-405-3298 to register.
Please note: The free legal self-help clinic is now held remotely. A volunteer attorney will call registered participants directly to set up a connection.
Join educators from the Clyfford Still Museum to explore lines of all kinds! Hunt for lines in Clyfford Still's art, move your body like the lines you see, and create your own artwork inspired by lines. This workshop will be interactive, and full of games, movement and fun. No materials needed, and no experience required.
This program will be held online via GoToMeeting. A link to the program will be sent out via email next week to registrants. Everyone is welcome to sit in, but please only register once per household.
Join educators from the Clyfford Still Museum to explore the art and life of painter Clyfford Still. Participants will look at art, share their ideas, make connections, and create their own artwork. This workshop will be interactive, and full of games, movement and fun! No materials or experience required.
This program will be held online via GoToMeeting. A link to the program will be sent out via email next week to registrants. Everyone is welcome to sit in, but please only register once per household.
Anythink Backyard Concert Series | Presented by Xcel Energy
Our longtime concert tradition continues this summer with three online performances that will stream on Facebook and YouTube. We'll have new and fun ways for you to interact and connect with the band, with the library, and with each other – from the comfort of your home. We'll be sharing more details about those opportunities in the coming weeks.
The Backyard Concert Series is made possible by generous support from our community sponsor, Xcel Energy.
Celebrate local music, support the library
The Anythink Backyard Concert Series is a fundraiser for the Anythink Foundation, and funds raised will help Anythink to provide special programs and projects for the community. Help us reach our fundraising goal with a donation. Donate online or by texting BACKYARD to 50155.
About The Walker Williams Band
Walker Williams is one of the Rocky Mountain region's most popular and entertaining country musicians. Having shared stages with Willie Nelson, Billy Dean, Sawyer Brown, Alan Jackson and Merle Haggard, Walker's infectious country style will have you out of your seat and doing a two-step.
June 12 - Walker Williams Band
July 10 - Leon and the Revival
Aug. 14 - Hazel Miller Band
Join the Access to Justice Committee for a free legal self-help clinic on the first Tuesday of the month. This program is ideal for customers who do not have legal representation and need help navigating various legal issues via remote internet access. Space is limited. Registration required at least 24 hours prior to clinic. Call 303-405-3298 to register.
Please note: The free legal self-help clinic is now held remotely. A volunteer attorney will call registered participants directly to set up a connection.
Anythink's embryology tradition continues! On May 20 at 2 pm, join Ms. Sheila to learn more about life inside an egg. She'll use a process known as candling to show you how the chicks are developing inside of their shells. Gather the whole family to watch, connect and ask questions.
This program will be held online via GoToMeeting. A link to the program will be sent out via email next week to registrants. Everyone is welcome to sit in, but please only register once per household.
Have you always wanted to learn how to spin and scratch? Now’s your chance! Join us as we learn the basics of DJing and what it takes to become a professional DJ from DJ Staxx of the Denver DJ School. Best for upper elementary kids, tweens and teens. Space is limited; registration is requested.
Did you purchase a new device? Do you need an email address? Learn basic computer skills in these drop-in sessions. Stop by with your tech questions. Walk-ins welcomed. No registration is required.
Did you purchase a new device? Do you need an email address? Learn basic computer skills in these drop-in sessions. Stop by with your tech questions. Walk-ins welcomed. No registration is required.
Join the Access to Justice Committee for a free legal self-help clinic on the first Tuesday of the month. This program is ideal for customers who do not have legal representation and need help navigating various legal issues via remote internet access. Space is limited. Registration required at least 24 hours prior to clinic. Call 303-405-3298 to register.
Please note: The free legal self-help clinic is now held remotely. A volunteer attorney will call registered participants directly to set up a connection.
Enjoy stories, puppet plays, rhymes and other fun activities that promote early literacy just for preschoolers. Appropriate for kids ages 1-6. No registration required.
Calling all correspondents & pen pals! Celebrate the written word through crafting letters, envelopes and postcards. Explore a mash-up of DIY mediums including collage, stamping and gilding. We'll create one-of-a-kind notes for friends and strangers. Nothing adds a bright spot in someone’s day like a piece of handcrafted positivity. Appropriate for ages 12 and up. Space is limited; registration suggested.
Use our equipment and supplies to create your own masterpiece or to learn a new skill. In this weekly open lab, everyone is welcome to drop in and work on their own projects with the help of our guides. Plans will be available for those that do not have their own project ideas, but creativity is highly encouraged. Open to all ages.
Experience stories, puppets, songs and other fun activities that promote early literacy for preschoolers.
Play a variety of video games on the big screen. Snacks provided. Appropriate for ages 12 and up.