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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...

Anythink to become early adopter of community engagement system for public libraries

Nov. 15, 2018 - 9:46 am
In continuing to provide its customers with the latest in technology and innovative services, Anythink has partnered with the non-profit OCLC to become an early adopter of...

Anythink issues RFP for library management system (ILS)

Sep. 20, 2018 - 2:33 pm
Anythink Libraries invites bids for library management systems (ILS) and related istallation and migration services.  Proposals are due by October, 5, 2018 by 4 pm.  Anythink RFP for Library Management System

Anythink to participate in National Voter Registration Day

Sep. 20, 2018 - 10:10 am
Anythink is joining hundreds of libraries and organizations from across the country in promoting the opportunity to vote. National Voter Registration Day is a nationally celebrated holiday endorsed by the National Association of Secretaries of State and supported by the National Association of State Election Directors. On Tuesday, Sept. 25,...

Anythink Brighton hosts community art exhibition

Sep. 18, 2018 - 10:53 am
On Friday, Sept. 21, from 6-9 pm, Anythink Brighton will host an opening night reception for “The Disquietingly Beautiful Forest,” a multimedia art exhibition. “The Disquietingly Beautiful Forest” features mixed media and sound art designed around interpretations on a single theme. The exhibition is created by community...

Anythink announces an evening with Eric Liu

Sep. 10, 2018 - 1:57 pm
On Oct. 4, 2018, Anythink will host “Civic Power in Action: An Evening with Eric Liu” at Anythink Wright Farms in Thornton, Colo., from 6-8 pm. During this special dialogue, founder of Citizen University and director of the Aspen Institute Citizenship and American Identity Program Eric Liu will discuss...

Anythink announces two new branch managers

Aug. 30, 2018 - 1:04 pm
Two Anythink library locations are now under new leadership; Ricardo Cárdenas is the new manager of Anythink Commerce City, and Rebecca Bowman is the new manager of Anythink Wright Farms. Cárdenas was recently promoted to this position,...

Two new community members join the Anythink Foundation

Aug. 27, 2018 - 1:25 pm
Kim Crawford and Brigitte Grimm are the latest appointees to the Anythink Foundation, a nonprofit that supports creativity and learning opportunities by raising private funds for special programs and projects at Anythink.  Kim Crawford comes to the Anythink Foundation with more than 18 years of experience as a public finance...

Anythink Board of Trustees approves ballot measure

Aug. 16, 2018 - 7:31 am
On Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2018, the Anythink Board of Trustees approved a ballot measure for additional funding for Anythink (also known as Rangeview Library District). As the county experiences increasing population growth and development, the library system needs additional funding to expand its capacity and keep pace with growth. The additional funding would allow Anythink to expand service hours...

How libraries played a role in one woman’s journey from homelessness to Yale

Jul. 27, 2018 - 4:48 pm
Just a few years ago, Viviana Andazola Marquez was in high school at York International School in Thornton, Colo. She describes that time as “precarious,” with living situations that were constantly in flux. Andazola Marquez struggled with homelessness throughout her school years, moving around to the apartments and houses of various friends, family and even strangers. At one point, her family...

Anythink announces film series

Jul. 26, 2018 - 3:27 pm
This August, the Adams County community is invited to experience the art of film in a new way during the Anythink Film Series, weekly outdoor film screenings hosted throughout the district. From documentaries and the arts to action and horror, each Anythink location will highlight a different movie genre while also providing a creative interactive experience for attendees to enjoy. The Anythink...

Anythink Wright Farms hosts “Backyard Wilderness” exhibition

Jul. 25, 2018 - 1:30 pm
As part of its continued emphasis on connecting kids and families with the natural world, Anythink is hosting the “Backyard Wilderness” exhibition at its Anythink Wright Farms location in Thornton, Colo., now through Friday, Aug. 24. This pop-up exhibition is produced by the California Academy of Sciences and HHMI...

Anythink hosts weekly farmer’s market in conjunction with community partners

Jul. 19, 2018 - 10:15 am
Working with the City of Thornton, Tri-County Health Department, LuLu's Farm and the American Heart Association, Anythink now hosts a weekly farmer’s market at its...

Fishing pole kits now available for check-out at Anythink

Jul. 18, 2018 - 2:58 pm
To help provide more opportunities for people to connect with nature, Anythink now provides fishing pole kits available for check-out. The kits, which include a fishing pole rod and reel combo and tackle box with hooks and other items, were generously donated by Denver-based fishing tackle company Eagle Claw. The fishing sets complement Anythink’s...

New location announced for Anythink Board of Trustees June meeting

Jun. 14, 2018 - 9:53 am
The Anythink Board of Trustees June meeting has been moved from its previously scheduled location at Anythink York Street to Anythink Huron Street, located at 9417 Huron St., Thornton, CO, 80260. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, June 20 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 finances...

Goats return to Anythink

Jun. 07, 2018 - 12:02 pm
Throughout the month of June, community members of all ages are invited to visit their local Anythink for an opportunity to meet friendly goats from Caramel Apple Farm. These visits provide an opportunity for people to learn more about these fascinating and quirky animals through first-hand interaction. Kids can interact with a farm animal and ask goat...

Anythink's mySummer program returns with new opportunities for adventure

May. 23, 2018 - 10:41 am
mySummer, Anythink’s annual summer experience program for all ages, returns May 22-July 31, 2018, with new partnerships and opportunities for adventure. With a mantra of READ THINK DO, mySummer continues to provide experiences that help bridge the summer learning gap. Anythink staff help participants of all ages discover stories that...

SPARK wins awards from Society of Professional Journalists

May. 07, 2018 - 2:32 pm
SPARK, Anythink’s magazine, was recently awarded at the Colorado Society of Professional Journalists Top of the Rockies regional contest on April 20, 2018. This annual judged contest highlights excellence in journalism for reporters, designers and publications in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming...

Suzanne McGowan promoted to Director of Customer Experience

Apr. 24, 2018 - 4:17 pm
Anythink announces the promotion of Suzanne McGowan to Director of Customer Experience. McGowan joined Anythink in 2012 as the Anythink Wright Farms branch manager, where she oversaw the district’s flagship branch in Thornton, Colo. She brings years of experience in both library and education services, having worked...

Anythink issues RFQ for collaborative public art project

Apr. 24, 2018 - 11:52 am
Anythink is seeking to commission an artist who will provide a beautiful, interactive and permanent exterior art installation, and also engage our community through a collaborative public art workshop(s) at our Anythink Perl Mack library. The complete RFQ can be downloaded below. Proposals are due by Friday, May 11, 2018...

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