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July 2017
We've asked Anythinkers to tell us their stories about all the ways that the library empowers them to be their best.
My place to come full circle.
"As someone who has always loved books, even to the point of becoming a librarian, I quickly turned to books to help learn my newest hobby,... read more
Notes from Anythink's director
Spark article
July 2017
This issue of SPARK centers around the idea of the library as My place to...(My place to learn how to cook, be an armchair traveler, plan my next vacation, learn how to sew, find books to read with my children, learn more about Winston Churchill, plant a garden, read my favorite poetry...the list... read more
Spark article
July 2017
We love goats here at Anythink. We’ve hired them to mow our lawns, and you might have met one or two during special springtime programs. Though they might seem goofy, goats are highly intelligent animals, and each breed has distinct qualities. Which type of goat best fits your personality?
Goat... read more
July 2017
Why do we work? For money, right? Certainly that’s true for most people, but why do we choose the careers that we do? Why do some people prefer to take some jobs that pay less than other jobs? Scientists and researchers have been finding that the ways in which people work, and their working... read more
An interview with Exploration Universe
Spark article
July 2017
Inspired by experiencing hurricanes as a kid in Louisiana, Joe Comeaux decided to embark on a career in earth science and meteorology. But after working for the National Center for Atmospheric Science, he decided to switch things up. He and his wife Robin shifted gears and created Exploration... read more
15 titles that transport you to another place
Spark article
July 2017
Has a work of art ever so distinctly transported you to another place? Anythink buyer Jennifer Hendzlik has recommendations for titles that will set the scene and transport you to another place.
Title // Where it takes place
Leviathan Wakes by James S.A. Corey // The... read more
Sister Cities International helps foster cultural relationships
Spark article
July 2017
On a recent trip to Japan, my husband and I found ourselves in the city of Takayama, a village of less than 100,000 in the mountainous Gifu region. On our first evening, we stopped in a local restaurant and were greeted by the owner who asked where we were from. When he heard the response of Denver... read more
Anythink has been selected to take part in the Inclusive Internship Initiative (III), a program offered by the Public Library Association (PLA), designed to introduce students from diverse background to careers in librarianship. As part of this initiative, Lisette Zamora-Galarza, 18, and Samantha... read more
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