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Anythink Bennett Seeks Community Youth Organizations for Open House
Jul. 14, 2014 - 2:06 pm
Anythink Bennett is seeking community youth organizations to participate in an open house from 3:30-5:30 pm on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2014. Non-profits and other organizations that serve the Bennett, Strasburg, Watkins and surrounding areas are invited to showcase their youth programs and opportunities at this one-day event for prospective youth members. Interested organizations should contact Sharon...
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Anythink Seeks Artists in Residence for The Studio
Jun. 24, 2014 - 1:45 pm
Anythink is currently looking for creative community members interested in sharing their skills as Artists in Residence at The Studio, Anythink's creation labs.
Videographers, graphic designers, musicians, textile artists and other creative professionals who are interested in pushing creativity to new bounds are encouraged...
Nan Fisher Joins Anythink as Finance Manager
Jun. 17, 2014 - 2:33 pm
Anythink has added a new member to its Support Services team with the addition of Nan Fisher as the district’s new finance manager.
A Colorado native, Fisher comes to Anythink with more than 20 years’ experience in both the private and government financial sectors. In addition to being a senior accountant and controller, Fisher was also a financial analyst for the Town of Superior, Colo. As...
Anythink Hosts Digital Bookmobile Event
May. 21, 2014 - 11:55 am
To help showcase the wide variety of cutting-edge digital services available to library customers, Anythink will host a Digital Bookmobile event in the parking lot of Anythink Wright Farms on May 31 from 10 am to 2 pm. Operated by OverDrive, Inc., the Digital Bookmobile is a 74-foot community outreach vehicle featuring...
mySummer Returns with New Opportunities for Interactive Learning
May. 16, 2014 - 11:53 am
Anythink invites customers of all ages to READ THINK DO with the return of its annual mySummer program. Discover a diverse set of programs, events, entertainment and experiences from May 31-July 31, 2014, at all Anythink locations. This year, mySummer explores the STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and technology) concept with...
'The Wish' Reception Announced
May. 15, 2014 - 4:11 pm
Anythink celebrates its latest public art project with a reception for The Wish on Friday, May 30, from 5-7 pm, at Anythink Huron Street. Community members and media are invited to join Anythink staff and The Wish artist Helen Hiebert for this unveiling. Refreshments...
'The Wish' Public Art Project Launches with Interactive Workshop
Mar. 25, 2014 - 3:54 pm
On Saturday, April 5, Anythink invites community members to share their dreams during a special demonstration and workshop as part of The Wish, a collaborative, multi-sensory public art project at Anythink Huron Street in Thornton, Colo. During this workshop, Anythink customers of all ages are invited to get a sneak...
Anythink Grows Returns for 2014 Growing Season
Jan. 22, 2014 - 10:35 am
Anythink’s garden project, Anythink Grows, returns this spring to provide gardening opportunities to community residents at several Anythink locations. The community garden at Anythink Wright Farms has several plots available for the 2014 season. Current and prospective gardeners are invited to attend an informational gathering at Anythink Wright Farms on Wednesday, Feb. 5, at 6:30 pm to learn...
Anythink to Host Voodoo Doughnut for Special Teen Program
Jan. 13, 2014 - 4:28 pm
Anythink will host renowned bakery Voodoo Doughnut for a special teen program on Jan. 29, 2014, at Anythink York Street. At "The Magic of Voodoo Doughnut," students will have the opportunity to meet Voodoo Doughnut Chief Operating Officer Robin Ludwig, participate in a discussion on what it means to run a business, discover the process of designing new and creative doughnut recipes, learn about...
Anythink Announces Board of Trustees 2014 Meeting Schedule
Dec. 26, 2013 - 2:20 pm
Anythink announces the 2014 meeting schedule for the Rangeview Library District 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 RLD Board of Trustees meet on the third Wednesday of each month at 5 pm. To enable the Board to meet the...
Anythink Director Pam Sandlian Smith at TEDxMileHigh (video)
Dec. 17, 2013 - 4:28 pm
Anythink Director Pam Sandlian Smith recently took the stage at the Nov. 16 TEDxMileHigh: Women | Values + Instincts to share her thoughts about reinventing the role of libraries in the 21st century. As a longtime "disruptive librarian," her presentation highlighted...
Anythink Partners with hoopla digital
Dec. 16, 2013 - 10:37 am
In continuing to provide the community with high-demand, cutting-edge services, Anythink announces its partnership with hoopla digital. Starting Dec. 16, 2013, Anythink customers will have access to thousands of movies, television shows, music and audiobooks, all available for mobile and online streaming...
Anythink Foundation to Participate in Colorado Gives Day
Nov. 22, 2013 - 9:42 am
On Dec. 10, 2014, the Anythink Foundation joins hundreds of other Colorado nonprofits in celebrating Colorado Gives Day, a statewide initiative to increase philanthropy in Colorado through online giving. Community members can show their support for the Anythink Foundation by...
Anythink Hosts Annual Gifts From the Heart Program
Nov. 14, 2013 - 11:10 am
Anythink’s annual Gifts From the Heart program returns this December to inspire creativity and bring community together during the holiday season. Throughout the month of December, customers of all ages are invited to create one-of-a-kind personal gifts to share with friends and loved ones. This year’s programs incorporate a wide variety of creative, homemade presents, from decoupage glass plates...
Anythink Partners with Code.org to Host Hour of Code
Nov. 14, 2013 - 10:36 am
As part of an effort to demystify code and show that all students can learn basic skills that will push them to new bounds, Anythink is partnering with Code.org to bring Hour of Code to students in Adams County. Part of Computer Science Education Week, Hour of Code is an opportunity for students of all ages to participate in coding tutorials that explore the world of computer science. These hour-...
Anythink's Pam Sandlian Smith to Present at TEDxMileHigh
Nov. 08, 2013 - 1:29 pm
In an effort to bring inspiring ideas to Colorado, Anythink Director Pam Sandlian Smith will join nine other innovators selected to present at TEDxMileHigh: Women | Values + Instincts. The event, scheduled to take place at the Newman Center for the Performing Arts on Nov. 16, 2013, aims...
Anythink to Host Creative Minecraft Competition for Teens
Nov. 08, 2013 - 11:33 am
In an effort to encourage creative digital connections among tweens and teens, Anythink will host its first-ever Minecraft Hunger Games competition on Wednesday, Nov. 20, from 3-5 pm. Customers at participating Anythink locations will interact in a virtual world in which each library location is represented as a different district from the popular science fiction series, The Hunger Games. The...
Anythink to Host 'From the Page to the Stage' by the Colorado Ballet Studio Company
Oct. 16, 2013 - 2:43 pm
In continuing to offer participatory experiences for customers of all ages, Anythink will host two performances of “From the Page to the Stage,” an interactive dance showcase by the Colorado Ballet Studio Company. These performances take place at 6 pm on Tuesday, Oct. 29, at Anythink Brighton in Brighton, Colo., and on Friday, Nov. 1, at Anythink York Street in Thornton, Colo. Both performances...
Anythink Libraries Issues RFP for DVDs, CDs, Blu-ray Discs and Related Services
Sep. 19, 2013 - 3:34 pm
Anythink Libraries is soliciting proposals from vendors for the purpose of obtaining information and firm bids for vendors of DVDs, music CDs, Blu-ray discs and related services. Anythink seeks to establish a contract with one or more vendors for a wide range of materials for adult, teen and juvenile audiences and vendor services. The complete RFP can be downloaded below.
Proposals are due by...
Anythink Hosts Censorship Discussion with ACLU Representative During Banned Books Week
Sep. 11, 2013 - 11:43 am
As part of Anythink's celebration of Banned Books Week, Sept. 22-28, 2013, Anythink Wright Farms will host an event titled "Censorship Today," encouraging attendees to analyze and discuss censorship in today's society. Led by ACLU...