Learn how to make a delicious, healthy recipe with affordable ingredients. Attend this cooking class on Zoom hosted by a registered dietitian. Groceries will be supplied to registered participants at no cost. Registered participants must pick up their groceries by the end of the day on August 4. This event will be hosted virtually using Zoom. A link will be sent to registrants via email in advance. Space is limited; registration required. Please limit one registration per household. For questions about this event, please contact Sheila at CCyouth@anythinklibraries.org. 

Experience indigenous music and storytelling with Red Feather Woman, a Native American storyteller from the Assiniboine/Lakota tribe of the Fort Peck Reservation located in the northeastern region of Montana. She will educate, entertain and enrich you with mystical ancient stories from the ancestors. Red Feather Woman will teach “Keepers of the Earth” song as well as lead a social round dance. Appropriate for all ages. 

Are there moons in our solar system that could harbor life? How might the universe look at the end of time? In this three-week series, physicist and aerospace engineer Chris Melton will lead us in an exploration of the universe and its rapidly expanding relationship with humankind. Hear expert insights on our current and future outlooks on space exploration and on the ever-evolving cosmos itself. Appropriate for ages 18 and older. Space is limited; online registration required.

July 28: Our Cosmic Neighborhood 

Learn about planets, asteroid belts, moons and comets — the beautiful and  dangerous place that is our most local cosmic neighborhood.

Aug. 4: Our Future in Space  

For the first time in our history, we are approaching the tangible reality of human colonization of space. Just how close are we to a casual weekend trip into space? How would space exploration benefit life on Earth?

Aug. 11: The End of the Universe 

How might the universe look at the end of time? How do we know? Gain insights  into the most current understanding of the evolution of the universe. 

Stop by for a nutritious snack provided by the Food Bank of the Rockies. Snacks will be available while supplies last. Pickup located near the teen area. Ages 18 and under are welcome. 

Family essentials will be available to pick up free of charge including diapers, wipes, books, backpacks filled with school supplies and boxes of produce. Representatives from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) will be on hand to register attendees. Supplies will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis.  Appropriate for all ages. Program will be held outside. No advanced registration necessary. This event is hosted in partnership with Early Childhood Partnership of Adams County (ECPAC).

Join us for a fun evening of campfire stories, songs and treats as we celebrate the end of summer.

Join Nature’s Educators as they teach us about our friends in the skies! They will be bringing some fun, interesting friends for us to meet, including four of the most beautiful raptors they have at their sanctuary.

Appropriate for all ages. No advanced registration necessary. 

Join Red Feather Woman, a Native American Storyteller from the Assiniboine/Lakota from the Ft. Peck Reservation located in the northeastern region of Montana. She will educate, entertain and enrich the audience with mystical ancient stories from the ancestors. Red Feather Woman will teach “Keepers of the Earth” song as well as participate in a social round dance. This program will be held outside at Anythink Commerce City. Please note that this program may be canceled due to inclement weather. Please check the event on our website for cancelation notices. Appropriate for all ages. Space is limited, registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register. 

Bring the whole family to our backyard and get cooled off with fun summer activities. Appropriate for children and caregivers. Space is limited; registration required. 

• July 26 – Ice Cream in a Bag 
• July 27 – Water Balloon Games - Be prepared to get soaked! 
• July 28 – Cool Down Creations 
• July 29 – Kiddie Car Wash – Bring your own kid-sized vehicle for a scrub down! 
• July 30 – Ice, Ice Party 

Have you ever wondered what worms do all day? Construct your own mini wormery to take home and observe as these tiny ecological engineers dig tunnels, move through different layers of soil and help with composting. All materials will be provided. Program will be held outside. Please note that this program may be canceled due to inclement weather. Check the event on our website for cancelation notices. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register. 

Enjoy several rounds of bingo outside and win books as prizes, while snacking on popcorn. Appropriate for all ages.

Bring the whole family to our backyard and get cooled off with fun summer activities. Appropriate for children and caregivers. Space is limited; registration required. 

• July 26 – Ice Cream in a Bag 
• July 27 – Water Balloon Games - Be prepared to get soaked! 
• July 28 – Cool Down Creations 
• July 29 – Kiddie Car Wash – Bring your own kid-sized vehicle for a scrub down! 
• July 30 – Ice, Ice Party 

The Kona Ice truck will be back with us this year! Drop in during program hours for a free small ice and pick up a summer fun kit to have your own end of summer party at home.

Appropriate for all ages. No advanced registration necessary

Let’s gather in our backyard for some fun in the sun. Each week presents a new theme where we will learn a little, laugh a lot and make some new friends along the way. Appropriate for ages 6 to 10. Program will be held outside. Space is limited; registration required.

July 29 - Backyard Bounce 

This program will be held outside at Anythink Wright Farms. Please note that this program may be canceled due to inclement weather. Please check the event on our website for cancelation notices.

Are there moons in our solar system that could harbor life? How might the universe look at the end of time? In this three-week series, physicist and aerospace engineer Chris Melton will lead us in an exploration of the universe and its rapidly expanding relationship with humankind. Hear expert insights on our current and future outlooks on space exploration and on the ever-evolving cosmos itself. Appropriate for ages 18 and older. Space is limited; online registration required.

July 28: Our Cosmic Neighborhood 

Learn about planets, asteroid belts, moons and comets — the beautiful and  dangerous place that is our most local cosmic neighborhood.

Aug. 4: Our Future in Space  

For the first time in our history, we are approaching the tangible reality of human colonization of space. Just how close are we to a casual weekend trip into space? How would space exploration benefit life on Earth?

Aug. 11: The End of the Universe 

How might the universe look at the end of time? How do we know? Gain insights  into the most current understanding of the evolution of the universe. 

Travel through space and enjoy a science fiction adventure as you learn to write code and wire your own circuits. We will practice coding and wiring through problem-solving mission-critical challenges. Appropriate for ages 8 to 12. Space is limited, registration required.

Curious to learn what you can create at The Studio? Join us for fun, informal experiences centered around tools and resources available in The Studio. For more information on The Studio, visit https://www.anythinklibraries.org/studio.

Times and locations listed below:

Commerce City - July 7, 2021 at 2:00 PM

York - July 14, 2021 at 1:00 PM

Bennet - July 21, 2021 at 12:00 PM

Perl Mack - July 28, 2021 at 11:30 AM

Enjoy the fruits of your labor from this summer's vegetable garden! Bring your own garden's bounty to share if you'd like, or just enjoy an afternoon of sunshine and fresh, garden-grown salsa! Please note that this program may be canceled due to inclement weather. Check the event on our website for cancelation notices. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.

Create the outdoor night sky with mobiles to enjoy inside.

Appropriate for ages 5-12. No advanced registration necessary. 

Find a team of up to six and join us for this fun, messy and active outside event!

Each participant starts off with a clean white T-shirt and finishes up with a colorful new piece of clothing to take home.

How will we color our shirts? Enter an arena and battle each other for 15 minutes with colored powder balls! We’ll send you home dirty and with instructions on how to set the color on your new T-shirt.

The library will provide a t-shirt for you, or you can bring your own favorite t-shirt to color. If you bring your own shirt, however, bring another clean shirt to change in to, as you will be putting your colored shirt into a bag to take home. 

It’s going to be silly, squishy and super fun.

Please wear clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty (including shoes).

White T-shirts will be worn over your clothes.

Space is limited; Registration is required. Visit our online calendar to register.