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Anythink partners with Denver Museum of Nature & Science for mySummer 2019

May. 17, 2019 - 11:08 am
mySummer, Anythink’s annual summer program for all ages, returns May 20-July 31, 2019, with new partnerships and experiences. Programs like mySummer help close opportunity...

Anythink partners with Adams County Elections to provide voter registration opportunities

May. 16, 2019 - 12:03 pm
In continuing its commitment to be a destination for civic engagement, Anythink has partnered with Adams County Elections to provide increased voting information and registration services at its libraries. Beginning May 18, 2019, Anythink’s three largest branches – Anythink Brighton...

Anythink issues RFP for Automated Materials Handling (AMH) system - DATE EXTENDED

May. 15, 2019 - 11:30 am
Anythink Libraries invites bids for an Automated Materials Handling (AMH) system for four proposed library facilities in Adams County, Colorado.  Proposals are due Friday, June 21, 2019.  Request for Proposal: Automated Materials Handling (AMH) System(s) and Related Installation, Training...

SPARK wins awards from Society of Professional Journalists

May. 13, 2019 - 10:44 am
SPARK, Anythink’s magazine, was recently awarded at the Colorado Society of Professional Journalists Top of the Rockies regional contest on May 3, 2019. This annual judged contest highlights excellence in journalism for reporters, designers and publications in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah...

Anythink to host Civic Saturday

May. 07, 2019 - 1:49 pm
On Saturday, May 18, Anythink will host its first Civic Saturday, a public gathering designed to cultivate civic engagement and tradition. Participants will join Anythink staff, local artists and fellow community members at Anythink Wright Farms for a morning of readings, song and small group discussion on the topic of...

New location announced for Anythink Board of Trustees June meeting

May. 06, 2019 - 1:08 pm
The Anythink Board of Trustees June meeting has been moved from its previously scheduled location at Anythink York Street, located at 8990 York St., Ste. A, Thornton, CO 80229, to Anythink Huron Street, located at 9417 Huron St., Thornton, CO 80260. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, June 19 at 5 pm. The Board of Trustees are appointed by the Adams County Board of County Commissioners,...

POP IT: Anythink hosts month-long series celebrating pop culture

Apr. 22, 2019 - 3:01 pm
This May, Anythink customers are invited to unleash their inner superhero and dive deep into the world of popular culture. Pop It will bring a variety of programs, partners and experiences to all of Anythink’s seven branches, recognizing the impact of literary, film and music fandom. A 2011...

Anythink unveils latest collaborative art piece

Apr. 19, 2019 - 9:52 am
On Saturday, April 27, the public is invited to the unveiling of Anythink’s latest collaborative art piece, “The Singing Tree.” Created by Denver-based Alt Ethos, “The Singing Tree” is an outdoor installation that uses light and sound to create an...

Anythink hosts special event with One Book Colorado author

Apr. 09, 2019 - 10:14 am
As a participant in One Book Colorado, a yearly initiative that promotes early literacy by providing all 4-year-olds in the state with access to an exceptional and recently published book, Anythink will be hosting a special story time with Marcie Colleen on Tuesday, April 16, at ...

New location announced for Anythink Board of Trustees March meeting

Mar. 18, 2019 - 12:43 pm
The Anythink Board of Trustees March meeting has been moved from its previously scheduled location at Anythink Huron Street to Anythink Wright Farms, located at 5877 E. 120th Ave., Thornton, CO 80602. The meeting will take place on Tuesday, March 19 at 5 pm. The Board of Trustees are appointed by the Adams County Board of County Commissioners, and is responsible for the library district’s...

Anythink announces new public art installation and workshop

Mar. 05, 2019 - 2:50 pm
This spring, Anythink will unveil its latest collaborative public art installation, “The Singing Tree,” at Anythink Perl Mack. Created by Denver-based Alt Ethos, “The Singing Tree” is an outdoor installation that uses light and sound to create an interactive experience. Using an integrated MIDI keyboard, “The Singing Tree” operates as a live instrument for...

“Roots/Raíces” exhibition opens at Anythink Commerce City

Feb. 14, 2019 - 11:03 am
Beginning Feb. 26, community members can explore the agricultural roots of Latin America with “Roots/Raíces,” an exhibition curated by Museo de las Americas specially for Anythink. This collection of arts and artifacts provides insight into the relationship between humans and the earth, highlighting the ways in which land and agriculture are fundamental to...

DIG IT: Anythink hosts month-long series celebrating gardening and backyard farming

Feb. 12, 2019 - 3:26 pm
This March, Anythink customers are invited to explore all things gardening and backyard farming with Dig It. From indoor planting to creating your own food business, Dig It provides opportunities for people at all experience levels and ages to learn and share new skills. To help meet the diverse interests of the community, Anythink has partnered with a variety of partners and experts, including...

Anythink issues RFP for security services

Feb. 11, 2019 - 11:43 am
Anythink Libraries invites bids for security services. Proposals are due by Friday, March 1, 2019. Anythink RFP for Security Services

Anythink hosts The Art of Gathering: An Evening with Priya Parker

Jan. 31, 2019 - 11:30 am
Anythink welcomes acclaimed author, speaker and group facilitator Priya Parker to Anythink Wright Farms on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019, at Anythink Wright Farms in Thornton, Colo. Parker’s 2018 book,...

Anythink Perl Mack to temporarily close for building repair

Jan. 09, 2019 - 2:40 pm
In order to replace an air conditioning unit, Anythink Perl Mack will be closed to the public on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019. On that day, Anythink Perl Mack customers are encouraged to visit Anythink Huron Street (2.5 miles) and...

Anythink announces Board of Trustees 2019 meeting schedule

Dec. 19, 2018 - 9:44 am
Anythink announces the 2019 meeting schedule for the Anythink Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees consists of five members appointed by the Adams County Board of County Commissioners and is responsible for the library district’s finances and formulation of policies. The Anythink Board of Trustees meets on the third...

Children’s author Barney Saltzberg comes to Anythink

Nov. 21, 2018 - 1:05 pm
Thank you to everyone who joined us for this event. Catch a video of Barney Saltzberg at Anythink Huron Street below.  Bestselling author and illustrator Barney Saltzberg brings his unique blend of song and dance to Anythink with two interactive programs on Tuesday, Dec. 11. Known for his popular children’s book,...

Anythink staff member wins Colorado Libraries for Early Literacy award

Nov. 21, 2018 - 8:33 am
Anythink Wright Farms children’s guide Julie Crabb has been awarded the 2018 Colorado Libraries for Early Literacy (CLEL) Rising Star Award. The award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated exceptional work in the field of early literacy and serve as an inspiration to...

Anythink hosts The Kitchen Table

Nov. 16, 2018 - 12:17 pm
Beginning Nov. 19, community members are invited to take a seat at The Kitchen Table, a multi-sensory experience at Anythink Wright Farms that celebrates the universal nostalgia of one of the most common family gathering places. On display through Dec. 14, The Kitchen Table is a transformed space designed to inspire meaningful...

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