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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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Anythink issues RFQ for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategic Plan

Anythink invites sealed bids for the following proposed work: conduct an organizational assessment, develop recommendations, develop a training curriculum and develop a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Strategic Plan for Anythink. Proposals are due Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023, by 5 PM MST....
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Dream & Design immersive space opens at Anythink Wright Farms

To gather creative community input, Anythink has launched Dream & Design: Exploring Nature and Architecture, an immersive experience at Anythink Wright Farms where visitors can learn about and contribute ideas for the future Anythink Nature Library. People of all ages are invited to create a...
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Anythink Libraries announces Thanksgiving holiday closure

All Anythink libraries and administrative offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 24 and Friday, Nov. 25, 2022 in observance of Thanksgiving. Anythink locations will return to regularly scheduled hours of operation on Saturday, Nov. 26.
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Anythink Libraries announces Veterans Day holiday closure

All Anythink libraries and administrative offices will be closed Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, in observance of Veterans Day. Anythink locations will return to regularly scheduled hours of operation on Saturday, Nov. 12.
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Anythink and City of Thornton Announce Thornton Community Center Project Partnership

Anythink Libraries and the City of Thornton have entered an agreement to build a library as part of the new Thornton Community Center rebuild project at 2211 Eppinger Blvd. in south Thornton. The 40,000-square-foot building designed by Studiotrope Design Collective will house the Thornton Community...
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Anythink Announces New Executive Director Mark Fink

Anythink announces the selection of its next executive director, Mark Fink. Fink comes to Anythink from Yolo County Library in northern California. After an extensive national search, the Anythink Board of Trustees approved Fink’s hiring at the Aug. 17 board meeting. He will begin in his new role...
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Anythink Libraries announces Staff Training Day closure

All Anythink libraries and administrative offices will be closed Monday, Oct. 10, 2022, for an all-staff training day. Anythink locations will return to regularly scheduled hours of operation on Tuesday, Oct. 11.

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