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Anythink Hosts 'Fighting the Fires of Hate: America and the Nazi Book Burnings'
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 ...
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Anythink Director Selected as Member of Aspen Institute Dialogue on Public Libraries
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
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
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
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...
Anythink York Street Grand Opening Announced
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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...
Anythink Seeks Artists in Residence for The Studio
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...
Anythink Brighton to Host Sugar Beet Baseball League Exhibit
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...
Anythink to Host Game Design Workshop as Part of 2013 National STEM Video Game Challenge
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....