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Challenges we face with ebooks

Submitted by Erica Grossman on Nov 12 2019
Photo of someone reading an ebook on an Kindle

Why do we have to wait so long for ebooks?

At Anythink, our mission is to “open doors for curious minds.” Getting people what they want, when they want it is an important part of making Anythink a destination for our community. Since we launched ebooks and downloadable audiobooks at Anythink 10 years ago, they have become two of our most popular offerings. Our online collection is our second-largest “branch,” with customers downloading and streaming almost 50,000 digital titles every month.

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ereading
publishing
Macmillan
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Three Audiobook Apps You Can Use With Your Anythink Library Card

Submitted by tyrshand on Jun 9 2025
A yellow, red, and blue book between a pair of headphones.

Have you ever wanted to dive into the world of audiobooks but don’t know where to start? Or maybe you’re an avid audiobook user but are wondering what the best app is for you. 

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#audiobooks #usingyourAnythinkcard #librarycard

46 Finds to Spark Your Summer Creativity

Submitted by CuriousCara on Jun 2 2025
A dog sits on a colorful summer picnic blank holding open a book. There is a wicker picnic basket and a hat next to the dog, with more books stacked on top.

We believe reading is a year-round adventure, but wouldn’t you agree that every season brings its own kind of magic? Winter might be great for cozy mysteries by the fire, but summer? Summer is for sunshine, open windows, and that electric feeling of possibility in the air.

This year, we're leaning into that energy with a theme that celebrates curiosity, exploration, and imagination: create. We’ve put together a vibrant mix of materials, books, movies, and more, to inspire hands-on projects, spark new ideas, or simply fuel your daydreams.

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#mySummer #summerreading
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DEADLINE EXTENDED: Anythink issues a request for proposal for Café Services for Two Anythink Locations

Anythink is seeking a respected and experienced vendor to develop and operate cafés for up to three years at
two locations:
• Anythink Wright Farms (café opening by June 1 2025)
5877 120th Avenue
Thornton, CO 80602
• Anythink Nature Library (library and café opening in summer 2026)
136th Avenue and Quebec
Thornton, CO 80602
Anythink prefers proposals that closely align with and further the library mission, values and strategic goals.

 

Proposals will be accepted until Monday, March 31, 2025 at 5 p.m. (MST)

Anythink invites residents of all ages to find summer adventures at the library

Text says mySummer, read, think, do. There's a graphic image that's an outline of a window with the outline of a road leading to a sunset or sunrise inside the window. Round icons with various images, like a beach, a heart, a rocket ship, and a ladybug, are scattered across the image.

Anythink’s annual mySummer initiative returns with a wide variety of new summer programming and events for all ages from June 1 through July 31, 2024. The inspiration for this year’s mySummer initiative is, “Your Quest Begins Here.”

New and returning customers are invited to design a summer of fun and learning that fits their own needs and wishes. Wander into an Anythink location to learn a new skill, read inspiring stories and engage in experiences on a self-directed journey. Dare to explore the unknown and embark on adventures all summer long. 

Anythink Libraries and the City of Thornton host Anythink Nature Library Information Session

Rendering of front of Anythink Nature Library building

Anythink Libraries and the City of Thornton will host an Anythink Nature Library Information Session on Wednesday, Feb. 28, from 6-7:30 pm at Trail Winds Recreation Center in the Cottonwood Room, located at 13495 Holly St., in Thornton. A Spanish language interpreter will be available. The meeting will also be held online via Zoom.

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