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Adams County Poet Laureate Kerrie Joy

Anythink and Adams County Announce Kerrie Joy as Inaugural Poet Laureate

Adams County Parks, Open Space & Cultural Arts (POSCA) and Anythink are proud to announce Kerrie Joy as the inaugural Adams County Poet Laureate, part of “Sincerely” – a joint initiative designed to connect the Adams County community through poetry. Joy will embark on a two-year residency,...
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Anythink announces The Universe Awaits

The Universe Awaits, a learning program for all ages that focuses on space and the stars, kicks off this fall and runs from Sept. 30-Oct. 21, 2023. The program will feature exciting partnerships, experiences and...
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BMoCA at Anythink Fall Artist Showcase returns with artist Chelsea Kaiah

Anythink and the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art (BMoCA) have partnered for the third year to make arts and culture more accessible to Adams County residents through the BMoCA at...
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Anythink Wright Farms pollinator garden opens with grand opening event Aug. 8

Anythink is hosting a garden party on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023, from 9-11 am, to celebrate the grand opening of the new Anythink Wright Farms pollinator garden. Designed to help further the learning and understanding of the importance of pollinators in the area, this garden is another way that the...

Anythink Libraries announces Independence Day holiday closure

All Anythink libraries and administrative offices will be closed Tuesday, July 4, 2023, in observance of Independence Day. Anythink locations will return to regularly scheduled hours of operation on Wednesday, July 5.
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Healthy Farmers Markets Return to Thornton This Summer

Two weekly outdoor markets offer affordable, healthy produce The Healthy Farmers Markets return to Anythink with two weekly opportunities for community members to purchase fresh produce from local farmers. Hosted in...
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Anythink Libraries announces Juneteenth holiday closure

All Anythink libraries and administrative offices will be closed Monday, June 19, 2023, in observance of Juneteenth. Anythink locations will return to regularly scheduled hours of operation on Tuesday, June 20.
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Anythink announces new summer bookmobile stop at Northglenn Recreation Center

Extra summer stops in June and July Anythink in Motion, Anythink’s bookmobile, is adding an extra stop this summer at Northglenn Recreation Center. The stop is part of an ongoing partnership between Anythink and the City of Northglenn to offer Anythink experiences throughout the community and...
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Anythink announces 2023 Backyard Concert Series featuring local performers

Presented by Amazon, money raised goes to performing arts at Anythink The annual Anythink Backyard Concert Series, presented by Amazon, returns for its 11th season in 2023. Hosted on the second Friday of June, July and August at...
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mySummer program kicks off with theme “Let’s Play”

Anythink’s annual mySummer initiative returns on June 1, 2023, with programs inspired by the theme of “Let’s Play.” This year’s summer experience includes opportunities for local residents to learn in fun, new ways, find joy through...
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Anythink Libraries announces Memorial Day holiday closure

All Anythink libraries and administrative offices will be closed Monday, May 29, 2023, in observance of Memorial Day. Anythink locations will return to regularly scheduled hours of operation on Tuesday, May 30.
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Anythink and Adams County Announce Inaugural Adams County Poet Laureate Residency

Adams County Parks, Open Space & Cultural Arts (POSCA), in partnership with Anythink Libraries, seeks an experienced poet, performer, and artist to serve as the inaugural Adams County Poet Laureate and idea ambassador for a two-year residency. The Poet Laureate Residency provides a local,...
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Happy April Fools' Day! Anythink corrects a long-held typo; forges new path with the letter “G”

After careful consideration, Anythink has decided to correct a long-held typo and rebrand the library system as Anything. Now that the organization’s name is a real word, the change will also rectify common confusion about the word Anythink.  Anything Executive Director Mark Fink is changing his...
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Trisha Kramer and Savannah Vickery appointed to Anythink Board of Trustees

Trisha Kramer and Savannah Vickery are the newest members to join the Anythink Board of Trustees, a five-member governing board that oversees Anythink’s formulation of policies and finances. Kramer and Vickery...
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Anythink Libraries announces Presidents Day holiday closure

All Anythink libraries and administrative offices will be closed Monday, Feb. 20, 2023, in observance of Presidents Day. Anythink locations will return to regularly scheduled hours of operation on Tuesday, Feb. 21.
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Anythink Libraries announces Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday closure

All Anythink libraries and administrative offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Anythink locations will return to regularly scheduled hours of operation on Tuesday, Jan. 17.
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Anythink Libraries announces New Year’s holiday closure

All Anythink libraries and administrative offices will close at 3 pm on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, and will be closed through Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in observance of New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Anythink locations will return to regularly scheduled hours of operation on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023.
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Anythink Libraries announces Christmas holiday closure

All Anythink libraries and administrative offices will be closed from Saturday, Dec. 24 through Monday, Dec. 26, 2022 in observance of Christmas. Anythink locations will return to regularly scheduled hours of operation on Tuesday, Dec. 27. 
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A Letter from Anythink's New Director

Greetings! More than 13 years ago, former Anythink Director Pam Sandlian Smith, along with a dedicated Board of Trustees, brave employees, and community members, transformed and elevated library service in Adams County. This experiment, known simply as “Anythink,” is now synonymous with innovation...
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Anythink partners with City of Northglenn to bring the gift of stories to residents

Anythink has partnered with the City of Northglenn to bring a Short Story Dispenser to the Northglenn Recreation Center, located at 1 East Memorial...

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