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Anythink Celebrates Banned Books Week with Thought-provoking Programs

Sep. 10, 2013 - 10:12 am
Anythink libraries will celebrate Banned Books Week from Sept. 22-28, 2013, with a variety of activities and experiences for customers of all ages. Banned Books Week is the national book community’s annual celebration of the freedom to read, bringing awareness to the hundreds of books that are challenged and...

Anythink to Host Novel Writing Workshops

Aug. 29, 2013 - 9:52 am
This September, Anythink will host two free writing workshops presented by Lighthouse Writers Workshop, the largest nonprofit literary center in Colorado. The workshops will be taught by renowned author William Hayword Henderson and explore the novel writing process to help participants grow their writing skills. The two courses, “Your Novel’s Story...

Kerry L. Glenn Appointed to Anythink Board of Trustees

Aug. 27, 2013 - 11:47 am
Kerry L. Glenn is the newest member of the Rangeview Library District Board of Trustees, a five-member governing board that oversees Anythink’s finances and formulation of policies. Glenn fills the slot vacated by long-time board member Kay Riddle, whose term expired this year.  A lifelong resident of Adams...

Anythink York Street to Host CompuGirls

Aug. 26, 2013 - 10:24 am
In partnership with the University of Colorado, Anythink will host CompuGirls, a two-month program that encourages 13- to 17-year-old girls to use technology as a voice for social justice. Held every Saturday in September and October at Anythink York Street in...

Anythink Commerce City Announces New Hours of Operation

Aug. 16, 2013 - 11:24 am
Beginning Sept. 1, 2013, Anythink Commerce City will switch to new hours. The library will be open 11 am to 7 pm, Tuesday and Thursday, and 9:30 am to 5:30 pm on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Anythink Commerce City will be closed on Sunday and Monday. These updated hours allow customers to access the library...

'Fighting the Fires of Hate' Opening Reception Announced

Jul. 31, 2013 - 10:43 am
On Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013, Anythink will host an opening reception for “Fighting the Fires of Hate: America and the Nazi Book Burnings” from 6-8:30 pm at Anythink Wright Farms in Thornton, Colo. Community members and media are invited...

Anythink Hosts 'Fighting the Fires of Hate: America and the Nazi Book Burnings'

Jul. 22, 2013 - 5:47 pm
Community members are invited to explore the educational and thought-provoking exhibition “Fighting the Fires of Hate: America and the Nazi Book Burnings” on display Aug. 9-Sept. 28, 2013, at Anythink Wright Farms in Thornton, Colo. The exhibition, produced by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C., is a comprehensive examination of the...

Anythink Director Selected as Member of Aspen Institute Dialogue on Public Libraries

Jul. 22, 2013 - 5:43 pm
Anythink Director Pam Sandlian Smith has been selected as a member of the Aspen Institute Dialogue on Public Libraries, a newly created initiative to explore, develop and champion new ways of thinking about U.S. public libraries. Composed of leaders from the library, business and...

Anythink Hosts National Dance Day Performance

Jul. 15, 2013 - 4:44 pm
To celebrate this year’s National Dance Day, Anythink invites community members to dance together in a group performance on Saturday, July 27, 2013, at 9:30 am. The dance, specially choreographed for Anythink by dance instructor Julie Cutright of Broomfield Academy, is designed for participants of all ages and abilities. Anythink is...

Molina Speaks Gives Special Teen Performance at Anythink

Jul. 15, 2013 - 3:46 pm
As part of Anythink’s interactive mySummer programming, hip-hop and spoken word artist Molina Speaks will engage teens during a special performance at Anythink York Street. Not only will teens get a chance to watch Molina Speaks perform, they will work with him to create their own verbal works...
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Anythink York Street Grand Opening Announced

May. 20, 2013 - 2:50 pm
Anythink will soon open the doors of Anythink York Street, a new 9,388-square-foot public library in Thornton, Colo. Media and the public are invited to celebrate and explore the modern new library from 1-4 pm on June 1, 2013. Anythink York Street is a unique community partnership between Mapleton Public Schools and Anythink Libraries. The public library is housed on the school district's Skyview...

mySummer Returns to Provide Hands-on Opportunities for Learning at Anythink

May. 14, 2013 - 4:12 pm
This summer, Anythink invites everyone to READ THINK DO with the return of the annual mySummer reading program. From June 1-July 31, 2013, customers can explore a myriad of summer programs, events, entertainment and experiences for all ages. This year, mySummer participants will have even more opportunities to interact, with an enhanced web experience that allows for easy searching, social...

Anythink to Host Author, Illustrator David Shannon for Very Special Story Time

May. 06, 2013 - 1:33 pm
On Thursday, May 9, 2013, Anythink will host David Shannon, author and illustrator of this year’s One Book 4 Colorado selection, in an interactive story time at the district’s flagship branch in Thornton. The program will also be streamed live via Anythink’s website and will include a reading of Duck on a Bike in both Spanish and English, as well as...

Anythink to Host One Book 4 Colorado Author and Illustrator

May. 02, 2013 - 11:55 am
On Thursday, May 9, 2013, Anythink will host a very special story time to coincide with the state’s One Book 4 Colorado initiative. The author and illustrator of this year’s selected book, to be announced on May 6, will participate in in this special event at Anythink Wright Farms in Thornton, Colo.  From 10:30 am to 12 pm, children, caregivers and...

Anythink Brighton to Close May 20 for Collection Maintenance

Apr. 30, 2013 - 2:38 pm
Anythink Brighton will be closed to the public on Monday, May 20, 2013, in order to relocate and shift the library’s materials and collections. During this temporary closure, Anythink Brighton customers are encouraged to visit Anythink Wright Farms, located at 5877 E. 120th Ave. in Thornton, Colo. Anythink Brighton will reopen during its regularly scheduled hours on Tuesday, May 21, 2013. 

Anythink garden project expands this spring

Apr. 30, 2013 - 2:36 pm
Anythink Grows, the district’s community garden project, expands this spring with its latest addition of garden plots now available at Anythink Wright Farms. The new garden joins those at Anythink Commerce City and ...

Anythink Wright Farms launches Community Garden, plots available

Apr. 24, 2013 - 8:39 am
Just in time for the growing season, Anythink Wright Farms is launching the latest addition to the Anythink Garden Project, an initiative in partnership with...

The Studio at Anythink Wright Farms Debut Announcement

Apr. 18, 2013 - 10:21 am
The Studio at Anythink Wright Farms celebrates its debut with refreshments and hands-on demonstrations Friday, May 3, 2013, from 4-7 pm. Community members and media are invited to join Anythink staff for this interactive unveiling of the district’s first digital learning lab for teens....

Community garden plots available at Anythink Perl Mack

Apr. 01, 2013 - 12:09 pm
Just in time for spring planting, community garden plots are available at Anythink Perl Mack for residents to maintain throughout the growing season.The community garden at Anythink Perl Mack, developed in partnership with Denver Urban Gardens, is part of the ...

Anythink Communications Director Stacie Ledden Receives "Mover & Shaker" Award

Mar. 28, 2013 - 10:57 am
Anythink Communications Director Stacie Ledden has been named a “Mover & Shaker” in the library industry by national publication Library Journal. In its March 15, 2013 issue, Library Journal named 50 outstanding professionals committed to providing...

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