Past events

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March 12, 2019 - 10:15 am to 10:45 am

Join us for stories, songs and activities that are just right for active toddlers. This program is for ages 2-3.  No registration required, but space is limited to the first 25 toddlers and their families for each story time.

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Storytime
Age: 
Children
March 12, 2019 - 10:00 am to 10:30 am

Share time with your little one with songs, rhymes, and stories for babies and their caregivers. Appropriate for ages birth-23 months.   

Age: 
Children
March 12, 2019 - 9:30 am to 10:00 am

Join us for stories, songs and activities that are just right for active toddlers. This program is for ages 2-3.  No registration required, but space is limited to the first 25 toddlers and their families for each story time.

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Children
March 11, 2019 - 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Aspiring musicians: Practice recording and producing your sound with a music industry professional. Learn how to hone your craft, polish your stage presence, and collaborate with other artists.

All abilities are welcome, whether you’re putting the finishing touches on a track or have never recorded before.

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Class
Age: 
Teen
March 11, 2019 - 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
man screen printing

Discover the ins and outs of screen printing and receive hands-on guidance. You’ll learn how to flood the screen and use the squeegee to screen print your own postcards. Space and supplies are limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.

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The Studio
March 11, 2019 - 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Does organic food taste different than non-organic food? Is organic better for you than non-organic? Join us for a snack filled afternoon where we learn what the organic labels on your foods really mean. Appropriate for students in grades 6-12.

Age: 
Teen
March 11, 2019 - 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Explore a variety of activities involving science, technology, engineering, art and math. Appropriate for elementary school-aged kids and their caregivers. Space is limited; registration recommended. 

March 4 – Screen Printing with the Ink Lounge – Go behind the scenes of screen-printing and learn how to pull a print.

March 11 – Dig It: Plantable Paper – Construct a deckle and follow the steps to prepare your own seed paper.

March 18 – Dig It: Farm to Table – Work with a gardening expert, Katy Rowland, to create container gardens and then cook up some snacks that you can enjoy once your garden grows.

Age: 
Children
March 11, 2019 - 11:15 am to 11:45 am

Join us for stories, songs and activities that are just right for active toddlers. This program is for ages 2-3.  No registration required, but space is limited to the first 25 toddlers and their families for each story time.

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Children
March 11, 2019 - 11:00 am to 11:30 am

Sing, dance, play games, and learn how to play some basic instruments. Activities are appropriate for kids 3-6 years old, but younger participants are welcome to attend. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to dance, too. 

Event Type: 
Music
Age: 
Children
March 11, 2019 - 10:30 am to 12:00 pm

Did you know your library card is an all-access pass to free and instant e-media? You can stock up on e-books, download tunes or films and even work on some online learning all from the comfort of your home, 24/7. Looking for help? Drop-in for a casual one-on-one discussion to set up or troubleshoot your device. Just bring an active library card and your device. Assistance is available in twenty minute slots on a first come-first served basis. No online registration required but space is limited. Need a private, one-on-one session? E-mail Karina at kflores@anythinklibraries.org to schedule a one-hour Tech Help Appointment. 

Event Type: 
Tech
Age: 
Adult
March 11, 2019 - 10:30 am to 11:00 am

Join us for stories, songs and activities that are just right for active toddlers. This program is for ages 2-3.  No registration required, but space is limited to the first 25 toddlers and their families for each story time.

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Children
March 11, 2019 - 10:15 am to 11:00 am

Join us for a storytime featuring books, songs, rhymes, and play in English and Spanish. Appropriate for kids ages 2-6. No registration required.

Acompananos para cuentos, canciones, rimas y juego en inglés y español. Apropiado para niños de 2 a 6 años. No se requiere registro.

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Children
March 11, 2019 - 10:00 am to 10:30 am

Sing, dance, play games, and learn how to play some basic instruments. Activities are appropriate for kids 3-6 years old, but younger participants are welcome to attend. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to dance, too. 

Event Type: 
Music
Age: 
Children
March 9, 2019 - 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Marma Designs & Sewing School hosts this beginner’s sewing class for kids ages 8-11. Learn the basics of sewing, including how to properly thread and safely use a sewing machine, troubleshooting, layouts, measuring, and fabric cutting. Participants will come out of the class with a new garden apron. Fabric and materials provided. Bring your own machine or use one of ours. Space is limited; registration recommended. 

Event Type: 
Class
Age: 
Children
March 9, 2019 - 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Life is stressful, but we can use natural tools to help manage daily stress. In this class we will learn about essential oils that calm the mind and body, and how to use them safely. We will then create a custom topical aromatherapy blend that you can take home with you! Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.  

La vida es estresante, pero podemos usar herramientas naturales para ayudar a manejar el estrés diario. En esta clase aprenderemos sobre los aceites esenciales que calman la mente y el cuerpo, y sobre la forma de usarlos con seguridad. Luego crearemos una mezcla de aromaterapia tópica personalizada que puedes llevar a casa. El espacio es limitado; se requiere registro. Visita nuestro calendario en línea para registrarte. 

Event Type: 
Class
Age: 
Adult
March 9, 2019 - 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm

Have you read a book you want to talk about? Would you like to meet people who read widely and differently, and talk about what’s hot and what’s not in the publishing world? If you like discussing books, join us around the fireplace for casual conversation.

Event Type: 
Book Club
Age: 
Adult
March 9, 2019 - 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Do you want to learn a new language? Do you already speak a second—or third!—language and want some practice by sharing it with others? Join Anythinkers for a friendly afternoon of polyglot pleasures as we explore the cultural and linguistic traditions that make our neighborhood distinctive. 

Event Type: 
Class
Age: 
Adult, Teen
March 9, 2019 - 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Join us as we kick-off the PBJ series with a special guest speaker from the Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center! This new program series is a monthly family-style book club with a focus on young readers and the wonderful world of picture books. Join us as we explore picture books that take us Into the Wild, hear from our Greenwood Wildlife guest and have a blast helping young readers develop a love for learning and books. Appropriate for families with young readers up to second grade. 

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Family
March 9, 2019 - 11:00 am to March 30, 2019 - 5:00 pm

The Ant Space is an ant habitat and mesmerizing art installation by Jacob Lemanski on display at Anythink York Street March 9-30. Watch as live ants dig in their space, creating tunnels lit by colorful LED lights. Their digging keeps the scene in perpetual motion, changing at the pace of nature. 

Age: 
Adult, Family
March 9, 2019 - 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Tote bag

Discover the art of printmaking by designing and printing on a canvas tote bag with local expert Ashley Quick. Appropriate for tweens and older. Sharp tools will be used. Space and supplies are limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.

Event Type: 
The Studio
March 9, 2019 - 10:30 am to 11:30 am

Get fit at the library! Drop into our monthly exercise program for inspiring and exhilarating workouts that are clued into your goals and fitness level. Along the way, learn the basics of exercise science in order to maximize your results every day of the year. No previous fitness experience necessary. Please wear clothes and shoes that will be comfortable for a workout. Best for teens through adults. 

Event Type: 
Class
Age: 
Adult, Teen
March 9, 2019 - 10:30 am to 11:30 am

Bring the entire family to design and take home a variety of living plant crafts such as wreaths, wall hangings, jewelry and more. Horticulturalist and master gardener Karen Lakes will help you design and learn to maintain your living creations. All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by adults. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.

Event Type: 
Class
Age: 
Family
March 9, 2019 - 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

Drop in to use our sewing machines, Cricuts, 3D printers and more. Get one-on-one or group help to start a new project, finish something you've started, or simply learn something new. The Studio will help you take your skills to the next level.

March 9, 2019 - 10:00 am to 11:30 am

Whether you’re getting your start with indoor gardening or you’re already a cactus and succulent enthusiast, it’s always a wise idea to keep up to date with what the experts are saying. Join us as Gary from Colorado Cactus and Succulent Society delivers indoor gardening advice. Go home with a green thumb your plants are sure to appreciate. No online registration required.

Event Type: 
Class
Age: 
Adult
March 8, 2019 - 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Tweens: Join us for an afternoon of fun! No registration necessary. Appropriate for ages 8 to 14. No registration necessary.

March 8 – Tween Art: Seed Bombs
March 15 – Tween Science: Strawbees Challenge: Projectile Launchers
March 22 – Tween Science II: Strawbees Challenge: Bridges
March 29  – Tween Techies: Makey Makey Plant Video Game Controllers

Event Type: 
Class
Age: 
Tween
March 8, 2019 - 11:00 am to 11:30 am

Enjoy stories, puppet plays, rhymes and other fun activities that promote early literacy just for preschoolers. Appropriate for kids ages 1-6. No registration required.

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Children, Family
March 8, 2019 - 10:00 am to 11:15 am

Drink coffee and talk books with your friends and fellow community members. Please bring a favorite title to recommend and prepare to discover some great new reading suggestions. 

Age: 
Adult
March 8, 2019 - 10:00 am to 11:00 am

Explore early literacy through experiential stations set up around the room. Appropriate for children through age 4.

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Children
March 8, 2019 - 10:00 am to 11:00 am

Explore early literacy through experiential stations that will be set up around the room. Participants will gather together at various times throughout the hour for a group movement or story activity. Caregivers with children through age 4 are welcome. No registration required.

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Class
Age: 
Children
March 7, 2019 - 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

Tiene preguntas sobre sus dispositivos o aparatos tecnologicos? Talvez usted tenga interes en los servicios y recursos digitales gratuitos que estan disponibles en la biblioteca? Ya sea un celular, lector de libros digitales o computadora, visitenos y reciba asistencia y consejos uno a uno para aprovechar al maximo de su tecnología. Asistencia esta disponible en orden de llegada. Registracion por internet no es requerida pero espacio es limitado.

Prefiere aprender en un entorno privado? Mande un correo electrónico a Karina a la dirreción electrónica kflores@anythinklibraries.org o deje un mensaje de voz a 303-405-3248 para hacer cita de Ayuda Tecnologica. No se olvide de incluir su objetivo tecnológico, nombre, horarario preferido para la cita e información de contacto. 

 

Event Type: 
Tech
Age: 
Adult
March 7, 2019 - 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Adding flavor, flair, and micronutrients to your favorite dishes is as setting up a small, indoor herb garden. Build your own using the herbs of your choice, learn to care for your plants until they’re ready to harvest, and snack on recipes that feature your herbaceous friends as the star ingredient! Part of Anythink’s Dig It! series.

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Class
Age: 
Adult
March 7, 2019 - 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Time to make a popular dessert using pudding, cookies, and gummy worms.

Let's get a little messy with our food!

This program is intended for kids 5-12 years. Space is limited; registration required.

Please visit our online calendar to register.

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Class
Age: 
Children
March 7, 2019 - 4:15 pm to 5:45 pm

Calling all tweens and teens! Join us each week for a special afternoon program. This month’s inspiration is plant electronics. Create fun electronic projects that combine plants and technology. Appropriate for students ages 11 and up. No registration necessary.

March 7: LED Zen Gardens
March 14: Fruit and Vegetable Batteries
March 21: Makey Makey: Controlling Video Games with Plants
March 28: Makey Makey: Musical Fruits and Vegetables

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Class
Age: 
Teen, Tween
March 7, 2019 - 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

In collaboration with HireUAVpro, The Studio at Anythink Wright Farms is hosting a four-part drone series in March. This series will introduce drone technology, applications and emerging trends, as well as provide opportunities for hands-on drone operation. Participants who complete all four sessions will be eligible for a scholarship applied toward a commercial drone license.

Drone Series Part I: Introduction to Drones
Thursday, March 7, 4-6 pm

All ages are invited to explore the basics of drone technology, the state of the industry, and learn how to pursue a career in drone operation. This is part one of a four-part drone series at The Studio. Participants who complete all four sessions will be eligible for a scholarship applied toward a commercial drone license. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.

Drone Series Part II: Drone Piloting
Thursday, March 14, 4-6 pm

Learn how to pilot a mini-drone through an obstacle course. This is part two of a four-part drone series at The Studio. Participants who complete all four sessions will be eligible for a scholarship applied toward a commercial drone license. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.

Drone Series Part III: Outdoor Drone Operations
Thursday, March 21, 4-6 pm

Head outside to observe different drone types and discover how to pilot in actual airspace. This is part three of a four-part drone series at The Studio. Participants who complete all four sessions will be eligible for a scholarship applied toward a commercial drone license. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.

Drone Series Part IV: Applied Drone Work
Thursday, March 28, 4-6 pm

Create solutions to real-world problems using a drone. From mapping a roof to inspecting a building facade, learn about some of the tools used in problem-solving with drones. This is part four of a four-part drone series at The Studio. Participants who complete all four sessions will be eligible for a scholarship applied toward a commercial drone license. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.

Event Type: 
The Studio
Age: 
Adult
March 7, 2019 - 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Popcorn covered in movie theater butter is a wonderful thing. But what about popcorn covered in pineapple juice? Together we will explore what foods will and what foods will not “popcorn butter.” Appropriate for students in grades 6-12.

Age: 
Teen

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