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How local teens can shake up the world
Spark article
July 2018
Just because you can’t vote doesn’t mean you don’t have a voice: That’s the advice from Colorado teens who are making waves through civic engagement by forming organizations, reaching out to their elected officials and even hosting their own fairs. For these teens, taking an active role in the... read more
Date of issue: Jul 6 2018
Notes from Anythink's director
Spark article
July 2018
“People are happy, healthy and safe.” – Anythink Strategic Plan 2018-2022
One of the things that I love about summer is a chance to relax with friends and family. Whether it is a simple family picnic, a hike in the mountains or a chance to go fishing. I still remember camping trips with my... read more
Twitch connects gamers and creatives from across the globe
Spark article
July 2018
When thinking about the concept of a robust and thriving community, video games might not be what typically comes to mind. Yet Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO) games have been creating complex networks where people come together to connect, learn, socialize and play for decades. While playing... read more
RedLine’s community art programs match students with hyper-local artists
Spark article
July 2018
A full hour before their class is scheduled to arrive, three freshmen from Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy are peeking in the front door of RedLine Contemporary Arts Center, located in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver. JC Futrell, education director at RedLine, welcomes them in and offers... read more
Anythink works to create opportunities for people to connect with ideas and each other
Spark article
July 2018
Anythink works to break down barriers by creating opportunities for people to connect with ideas and each other. Here are just a few ways that the library is building bridges in the community.
AnyAbility
AnyAbility is Anythink’s program designed for adults with disabilities. By working with... read more
July 2018
You’ve seen the names around town, but do you know the history behind them? We take a look at some of Adams County’s most iconic names.
Carpenter Park | Thornton, Colo.
Whether you’re running a 5K, escaping the summer heat at the pool or catching a concert at the amphitheater, most Thornton... read more
Spark article
July 2018
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How organizations are removing barriers to better serve communities
Spark article
July 2018
“Stay in your lane.” This is a phrase often applied to people to encourage them to stick to what they know. For a lot of organizations and government agencies, specialization in a specific sector can help them to provide in-depth services. But sometimes when organizations become siloed – when they... read more
Blue colors the pages of four new picture books in compelling and beautiful ways. In these stories and illustrations, blue is the color of sky and moon, day and night. Notably, it is not really a color associated with sadness here, but rather, one used to express something joyful. Borrowing blue... read more
Tags: picture books, recommendations