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Anythink Libraries Closed in Observance of Labor Day

Aug. 20, 2013 - 9:42 am
Anythink libraries and administrative offices are closed Monday, Sept. 2, 2013 in observance of Labor Day. Additionally, the Anythink Wright Farms location will also be closed on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2013. All branches will...

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...

'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 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 ...

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...

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...

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...

Anythink Announces Backyard Concert Series 2013

Jun. 03, 2013 - 11:02 am
This summer, Anythink hosts its first annual Backyard Concert Series at Anythink Wright Farms in Thornton, Colo. The one-acre park adjacent to the library serves as the perfect venue for summertime music and fun for the whole family. Funds raised through food and beverage sales will benefit the...
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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...

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...

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 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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Anythink to open new public library in Thornton, Colo.

Mar. 27, 2013 - 12:03 pm
On June 1, 2013, Anythink will open the doors to a new public library in Thornton, Colo. In this unique community partnership, the public library will be housed on Mapleton Public School’s Skyview Campus at 8990 York Street in southeast Thornton and will continue to serve community members of all...

Explore Outdoors at Anythink Wright Farms Certified by Nature Explore

Mar. 18, 2013 - 2:55 pm
Nature Explore, a collaborative project of the Arbor Day Foundation and Dimensions Educational Research Foundation, has certified the Explore Outdoors space at Anythink Wright Farms as an official Nature Explore classroom, making it part of a network of recognized schools and organizations...

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