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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 ages with Anythink’s innovative service model, emphasizing creativity and learning through...
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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 committed to reconnecting children with nature....
Anythink Seeks Artists in Residence for The Studio
Feb. 28, 2013 - 11:18 am
Anythink is currently looking for creative community members interested in sharing their skills with teens as Artists in Residence in The Studio at Anythink, the library’s new creativity labs.
Videographers, graphic designers, musicians and other creative professionals who are interested in pushing teens’ creativity to new...
Anythink Brighton to Host Sugar Beet Baseball League Exhibit
Feb. 22, 2013 - 3:32 pm
In conjunction with the Sugar Beet Baseball League, Anythink Brighton presents a month-long celebration of local history, culture and baseball this March. In addition to providing free baseball-themed programming for students, Anythink Brighton will also host a comprehensive exhibit of the Colorado-based Sugar Beet Baseball League. The exhibit, “Sugar Beet Fields to Fields of Dreams: 1920s-1960s...
Anythink to Host Game Design Workshop as Part of 2013 National STEM Video Game Challenge
Feb. 20, 2013 - 2:18 pm
Sponsored by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), Anythink will host a comprehensive video game design workshop for middle and high school students of all abilities presented by E-Line Media. The workshop will take place at Anythink Wright Farms on Saturday, March 9, from 1-4 pm. Anythink is one of 20 organizations nationwide selected to host this Game Design Workshop, and...
Anythink Announces Board of Trustees 2013 Meeting Schedule
Jan. 25, 2013 - 8:00 am
Anythink and the Rangeview Library District are pleased to announce the official 2013 meeting schedule for the Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees consists of five members appointed by the Adams County Board of Commissioners and is responsible for the library district’s finances and formulation of policies. The Board of Trustees meet on the third Wednesday of each month at 5 pm. To enable...
Anythink Announces Construction of The Studio at Anythink Wright Farms
Jan. 02, 2013 - 9:00 am
Anythink will begin construction on their new digital learning lab, The Studio at Anythink Wright Farms, on Jan. 14, 2013.
The Studio, slated to open in March 2013, will serve as a digital learning lab for teens, designed with an emphasis in digital media and collaboration/creativity in digital production. Features will include state-of-the-art video equipment, a green screen and a recording...
Anythink Hosts Annual Gifts from the Heart Program in December
Nov. 26, 2012 - 5:31 pm
This December, Anythink’s Gifts from the Heart program brings community members together at local Anythink libraries to hand-make gifts for friends and loved ones. Throughout the first half of the month, this district-wide gift-giving program lets people of all ages craft unique gifts and have fun...
Anythink Announces Makerspace Grand Opening
Nov. 13, 2012 - 10:45 am
Thanks to a grant from the Library Services and Technology Act and the support and enthusiasm from the Brighton community, the grand opening of Anythink Brighton’s teen makerspace is scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012, from 3:30-6 pm, and coincides with the library’s annual Gifts...
Anythink Brighton Awarded Grant to Design Teen Makerspace
Oct. 05, 2012 - 10:41 am
Collaborative Space Gives Teens Tools to Create, InnovateAnythink Brighton was awarded a Library Services and Technology Act grant for $18,849 funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services to design a makerspace for teenagers in its library. Makerspaces, also known as hackerspaces, are creative community workspaces where people can build...
Nature Explore Classroom to Debut at Anythink Wright Farms
Aug. 31, 2012 - 9:46 am
Sept. 24 Celebration Will Feature Music, Tours and MoreOn Monday, Sept. 24, community members are invited to celebrate the opening of Anythink’s first Nature Explore Classroom from 6-7:30 pm at Anythink Wright Farms. This beautiful outdoor space will give children a creative outlet to connect with the natural world through activities like climbing, building, performing and exploring. Additionally...
Kevin O’Connell Joins the Anythink Foundation Board
Aug. 07, 2012 - 4:20 pm
Community Advocate Brings Passion, Experience to Library Support OrganizationKevin O’Connell, a community-service advocate and retired telecommunications executive, was recently appointed to the Anythink Foundation, a nonprofit corporation that raises money and generates broad-based public support for Anythink...
Columnist Dusty Saunders Visits Anythink in August
Jul. 26, 2012 - 10:43 am
Award-Winning Journalist to Speak About Life in MediaOn Wednesday, Aug. 8 at 7 pm, writer and longtime Rocky Mountain News reporter Dusty Saunders will speak at Anythink Wright Farms to share his experiences from his storied career while promoting his autobiography, Heeere’s Dusty.Anythink customers and...
First Nature Explore Classroom to Open at Anythink
Jun. 29, 2012 - 12:59 pm
Creative Outdoor Space Looks to Debut in Aug. 2012Thanks to generous support from community members and local organizations, Anythink’s first Nature Explore Classroom will be built at Anythink Wright Farms in July and August. Nature Explore Classrooms are dynamic learning spaces that help children connect with the natural world, giving them a creative outdoor space to build, crawl, climb and dig...
Eric Litwin to Perform at Anythink Libraries in July
Jun. 27, 2012 - 11:41 am
“Pete the Cat” Author Comes to ColoradoAcclaimed children’s author Eric Litwin will perform at three Anythink libraries in July. In true troubadour fashion, Litwin brings comedic stories to life with interactive songs that get kids singing, dancing, laughing and falling in love with literacy.In addition to being a popular performing artist at schools and libraries across the country, Litwin is a...
Anythink Launches New Library Catalog
May. 29, 2012 - 10:45 am
Beta Release Available to Public Starting June 11On Monday, June 11, Anythink customers will have access to a robust new library catalog with a clean new look and improved functionality. Whether accessing it from home or at the library, the new catalog will provide a user-friendly experience while giving customers more opportunities for discovery and two-way interaction.Because library catalogs...
mySummer Returns with New Experiences at Anythink Libraries
May. 08, 2012 - 10:15 am
Unique Summer Reading Program Runs June 2-July 28This June and July, Anythink invites everyone to READ THINK DO once again with mySummer, the district’s popular summer reading program that runs from June 2-July 28. Known for emphasizing creative experiences, this edition of mySummer comes with nearly 90 new programs to spark learning, fun and creativity for all ages. Participants can become...
Thomas Locker Exhibit to Debut at Anythink Wright Farms
Apr. 13, 2012 - 3:44 pm
“Art and Nature” Collection Honors Famed Career of Late PainterIn partnership with Fulcrum Publishing and the Anythink Foundation, a national traveling exhibit featuring the artwork of the late...
Anythink Garden Project Returns This Spring
Apr. 02, 2012 - 5:27 pm
Community Garden Plots Now Available at Anythink Commerce City, Perl MackCommunity garden plots are once again available to the public at Anythink Commerce City and Anythink Perl Mack, thanks to continued support...
Anythink Libraries Family Services Director Wins Peggy Sullivan Award
Mar. 07, 2012 - 3:31 pm
Lynda Freas Honored for Exceptional Work in Children’s ServiceAnythink Family Services Director Lynda Freas has been awarded the 2012 Peggy Sullivan Award by the...