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Celebrate Anythink Events Scheduled for Sept. 12
Aug. 26, 2009 - 11:01 am
While
festivities get underway at the new
Brighton Library on September 12, our other libraries
will be celebrating the launch of the district’s new brand. Diversity,
discovery, play, culture, creativity and community all define our libraries. Join
us on Saturday, September 12 as we celebrate these qualities through unique,
interactive events.
“Celebrate Culture” –...
Exciting Changes in the Works for Rangeview’s Mobile Library
Aug. 24, 2009 - 11:04 am
During
the Bookmobile’s break between summer and fall schedules, Rangeview’s mobile
library is undergoing some exciting changes. It will soon be Rangeview Library
District’s third branch to convert to the WordThink system, where words are
used instead of numbers to organize the collection. The Perl Mack and Bennett
libraries have also been converted to WordThink, and customers have continually...
New Brighton Library Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday, Sept. 12
Aug. 19, 2009 - 9:34 am
On
Saturday, September 12, 2009, residents of Brighton will finally get a chance
to see the new, beautiful 20,000-square-foot library building on Bridge Street
during the grand opening celebration. All the programs at the library that day
will be interactive and highlight the building’s features.
Festivities
will begin at 1 pm with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony. From 2:30-6 pm,
visitors can...
Rangeview Library District Call for Volunteers - We Need Your Help!
Aug. 10, 2009 - 11:52 am
Saturday, September 12,
will be a special day for Rangeview Library District. In conjunction with the grand
opening of the new Brighton Library, the district is launching a new brand that
better defines its new style of library. Adams County
residents are asked to volunteer an hour and a half of their time, 8:45-10 am,
at their local Rangeview library on the morning of Saturday, September 12, to...
Bennett Library Selected as Winner in Colorado Construction Magazine’s Gold Hard Hat Awards Program
Aug. 06, 2009 - 2:47 pm
Rangeview
Library District’s new Bennett Library, designed by Humphries Poli Architects,
has been selected as a winner of one of the top three awards in its category in
Colorado Construction magazine’s Gold
Hard Hat Awards program. The specific award won – Gold, Silver or Bronze – and
the category will be announced during the 2009 Gold Hard Hat Awards breakfast
on Friday, Oct. 2, at the Denver...
Children's Programming Postponed in August
Jul. 27, 2009 - 4:25 pm
As the summer winds down to a close, Rangeview libraries will take a break in August from children's programming as our library staff prepare a new series of children's events and activities beginning in September. Check the calendar often to see what's new and upcoming.A special thank you to everyone who participated in this year's Summer...
Library Construction Project Updates
Jul. 22, 2009 - 10:37 am
Thanks to the overwhelming support of our community, Anythink libraries are growing into some of the friendliest and most beautiful resource and discovery centers in the region. Here is an update of our new library construction and renovation projects:
Anythink Bennett
A new 7,000-square-foot library at 7th Street and East Lincoln Avenue in the Town of Bennett. The new building replaces a 1970s...
Rangeview Delays Opening at Several Branches July 27, All Branches August 4
Jul. 20, 2009 - 8:55 am
Rangeview Library District’s Commerce City, Northglenn and Thornton branches will open at 1 pm on Monday, July 27. The late opening is for building-wide restocking of library materials. The Brighton, Bennett and Perl Mack branches will open at their regular time of 9:30 am that day. On Tuesday, August 4, all branches will open at 1 pm due to training. Normal hours will resume on Wednesday,...
Temporary Bookmobile Service Offered at Old Brighton Library Location
Jul. 16, 2009 - 5:09 pm
The Brighton Branch Library at 575 South Eighth Avenue will close at 5:30 pm on Friday, July 31. The new library will open at 327 East Bridge Street on Saturday, September 12. During this time, limited library service will be available from a temporary bookmobile located in the parking lot at 575 South Eighth Avenue. The bookmobile will carry a small supply of books and media for borrowing, and...
Rangeview “Sparks” Your Curiosity at the Library
Jun. 24, 2009 - 9:50 am
Spark is what’s created when Rangeview customers walk into our libraries – it’s a spark of creativity, of imagination and interest. Rangeview staff offer the fuel.Rangeview Library District is proud to introduce its new quarterly newsletter, SPARK. This brand-new publication includes compelling stories about the people, events, innovations and inspirations at Rangeview Library District. SPARK is...
Rangeview Library District Hosts Pottermania!
Jun. 10, 2009 - 12:16 pm
Demons at the Helm is the newest release of fan-favorite The Whomping Willows. Just in time for the movie premiere of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Rangeview hosts Pottermania! at the Commerce City Branch Library. On Tuesday, July 7, fan-favorite The Whomping Willows and wizard rockers The Remus Lupins take the stage. The producers of the award-winning PotterCast will also be there to...
Outreach Services Call for Volunteers
Jun. 08, 2009 - 11:15 am
Rangeview Library District’s Outreach Services is looking for adult volunteers to assist with its Homebound Delivery program. This program provides library materials to customers throughout Adams County who are unable to access their local libraries. Delivery locations include individual homes and senior facilities, and shifts are 8:45-11:45 am on Fridays and 12:45-3:45 pm on Wednesdays....
Rangeview Library District is “Breaking up with Dewey”
Jun. 02, 2009 - 9:39 am
Under Rangeview's new WordThink system, materials are organized by simple categories instead of the old numeric system. Here you can see drawing books in the Arts & Humanities section at the Perl Mack Branch Library. They are organized under Art, then Drawing, and then alphabetically by title. As part of Rangeview Library District’s “Customers First” philosophy, the district is replacing the...
Summer Fun at the Library
May. 15, 2009 - 8:43 am
The first month of Summer Reading has come and gone, but there are still plenty of prizes to give away in July. It's not too late to sign up and start reading! There are also tons of fun programs for all ages. Check the calendar for more info.
Be Creative @ Your Library
Rangeview Library District encourages their youngest customers to “Be...