Past events

E.g., Nov 22 2024
April 24, 2021 - 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Local photographer Kaela Green will take naturally beautiful family portraits in Anythink Commerce City’s backyard. Photographed families will receive digital photo files, and one 8 x 10 print will be made available for pick up from Anythink Commerce City within 2 weeks. Space is limited; registration required. Only one registration is required per family, and appointments will be available in 10-minute increments. Prior to the event, registrants will be contacted to determine their appointment time. In case of inclement weather, this event will be rescheduled for Saturday, May 8, 2:30-4:30 pm.

Age: 
Family
April 24, 2021 - 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Bring a blanket and relax on the lawn at Anythink Perl Mack while the skies fill with bubbles of all sizes! Supplies will be available to create your own bubble wands and solutions. This program will be held outdoors and is weather permitting. Masks are encouraged and social distancing will be in place. 

Event Type: 
STEAM
Age: 
Family
April 24, 2021 - 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Join us for this series with CSU Extension’s Colorado Master Gardeners to grow your gardening skills. This week’s topic is taking a look at what's in your backyard, with plenty of time for Q&A.  All gardening related questions welcome! This event will be hosted virtually via Zoom; registration required. A link to join will be sent via email. Please visit our online calendar to register. 

Event Type: 
Gardening
Age: 
Adult, Family, Teen, Tween
April 24, 2021 - 11:00 am to 5:00 pm

This month’s disgusting dish is actually quite healthy — boogie-green smoothies. Each kit will come packed with produce to create your own yummy treat.  Supplies are limited; registration required to reserve your kit. Please visit our online calendar to register. Registered participants will receive a phone call or email with pick-up instructions in advance. For questions, contact Ms. Sheila at ccyouth@anythinklibraries.org.    

Event Type: 
Food
Age: 
Children
April 24, 2021 - 10:00 am to 11:00 am

Integrative Wellness Coach Devon Athey discusses meditation techniques and leads participants through a series of guided meditations in this three-week series. Each workshop revolves around a unique theme, which ties into the meditation for the week. Appropriate for ages 18 and up. A journal and a pen are highly recommended.

Space is limited; registration required.  This virtual event will be held online via Zoom. A link will be sent via email prior to the event. 

Event Type: 
Health and Wellness
Age: 
Adult
April 24, 2021 - 9:30 am to 11:00 am

Gather with fellow community members to reflect, connect and create new civic traditions that are meaningful and communal. Through songs, readings and discussions, local artists, community members and Anythink staff will share inspiration on the theme of "Building Abundant Communities.” How can we harness our power as individuals to build resilient communities? How can we share our skills to lift up those around us?

Meet individuals who are taking the initiative to make change in Colorado and hear a performance by Wayne Watts. Participating families will also be provided materials to encourage young children to engage in the conversation.

Families are encouraged to use this resource guide to help engage kids in the conversation.

This event will be held online using Zoom. A link to join will be sent out via email to registrants. Space is limited; online registration required. 

Civic Saturday was started by Citizen University in Seattle and is now hosted in more than 30 cities across the country. Learn more about Civic Saturday at Anythink at anythinklibraries.org/civicsaturday

April 23, 2021 - 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Ever wanted to make your own sourdough bread? Unleash your inner baker by picking up a copy of Robin Sloan’s Sourdough: A Novel along with a sourdough starter kit that has everything you need to grow your own sourdough starter. We’ll meet to discuss our thoughts on the novel and show off our baking skills. This program will be held online. A link will be emailed to registered attendees in advance. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register. 

Contact Mandi with questions at mmiller@anythinklibraries.org 

Event Type: 
Book Club
Food
Age: 
Adult
April 23, 2021 - 11:00 am to 5:00 pm

Add a new adorable member to your family in celebration of Earth Day. Supplies limited to one per household and can be picked up at Anythink York Street branch on the day of this program. Suitable for all ages. No registration required. 

Event Type: 
Arts and Crafts
Gardening
Age: 
Family
April 23, 2021 - 11:00 am to 5:00 pm

This month’s disgusting dish is actually quite healthy — boogie-green smoothies. Each kit will come packed with produce to create your own yummy treat.  Supplies are limited; registration required to reserve your kit. Please visit our online calendar to register. Registered participants will receive a phone call or email with pick-up instructions in advance. For questions, contact Ms. Sheila at ccyouth@anythinklibraries.org.    

Event Type: 
Food
Age: 
Children
April 22, 2021 - 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm

Rethink the meaning of paint for this non-traditional art class as you learn how to use common kitchen ingredients and objects to make colorful creations from unexpected sources. Learn to be resourceful with everyday items as teaching artist Chelsea Gilmore from Think 360 Arts challenges you to scavenge your home for innovative and all-natural art supplies including spices, teas, coffees, cooking utensils, and whatever else you can think of! Feel free to join in with your favorite beverage (and perhaps save some extra to add some extra color to your work). 

We recommend having the following items ready/accessible for your use, although we will provide time to find more materials around your home.

Have ready:

3-4 sheets of white paper (think: lined paper, plain printer paper, old bills, etc.)
2-4 cups or other vessels to hold your “paints”
Fork and spoon
Water
Possible items that may produce a pigment (think: coffee, teabags, berries, spices, salt, etc.)
Pen or pencil

We also recommend thinking about bringing along a paintbrush, scissors, tape/glue, string/yarn, etc.—the materials are up to you and your imagination! While you should be able to find most of our “required” materials at home (in some form or another), if you need any assistance with supplies, contact Anythink York Street at 303-405-3234 for more information.

Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our website to register. This event will be held online using Zoom. A link to join will be sent out via email to registrants in advance. 

Event Type: 
Class
Age: 
Adult
April 22, 2021 - 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Swing by the library’s curbside services for a free snack to go, courtesy of the Food Bank of the Rockies. For kids ages 0-18. No registration required.  

 

Event Type: 
Food
Age: 
Children
April 22, 2021 - 11:30 am to 12:00 pm

Join us for some songs, fingerplays and a fun story outside. Keep your own copy of the picture book and enjoy revisiting the story at home.

Please note that some storytimes may be canceled due to inclement weather or cold temperatures. Please check the event on our website for cancelation notices. Best for ages 2-6. Space is limited, registration required. Please register once per household.  

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Birth to Pre-K, Children
April 21, 2021 - 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Join our virtual Happy Café – a space to discuss and encourage the importance of happiness and mental well-being via the 10 Keys for Happier Living, outlined by the international organization Action for Happiness. This month will be focused on the third key: exercising. Together, discover new ways to build joy and create a more caring world while tending to our bodies and moving in ways that feel good. Space is limited; online registration required.   

This program will be held online via Zoom. A link will be emailed to registered attendees in advance.  

For questions, please contact Catherine at codson@anythinklibraries.org.  

Event Type: 
Health and Wellness
Age: 
Adult
April 21, 2021 - 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm

While we’re apart, we can still make and appreciate art. Register online and pick up an art kit starting Thursday, April 1 at Anythink Wright Farms. Follow the instructions included in the kit and have fun making your own piece of art. Registered participants are encouraged to attend the Virtual Gallery Showing on April 21 as we come together virtually to show off our masterpieces. Appropriate for elementary school-age kids.

 

The Virtual Gallery Showing will be held online and a link to the program is included in the kit. Supplies are limited; online registration required. 

Event Type: 
Arts and Crafts
Age: 
Children
April 21, 2021 - 4:30 pm to 5:00 pm

We’ll check in on our chick friends in part two of our egg candling in this virtual program with Adams County 4H.  Space is limited; registration required. A link to the Zoom session will be sent by email in advance of the program. Simultaneous translation of this program will be available in Spanish courtesy of the Community Language Cooperative. La traducción simultánea de este programa estará disponible en español cortesía de Community Language Cooperative.

Event Type: 
Animals
Age: 
Children
April 21, 2021 - 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Using building supplies you have at home like clay, blocks, LEGOS or boxes, build with your friends – virtually! We'll create things like castles, airplanes, forts or even animals. Appropriate for ages 5-11.

Space is limited; registration required.  This virtual event will be held online via Zoom. A link will be sent via email prior to the event. Be sure to check your spam folder for any missing emails.

Event Type: 
STEAM
Age: 
Children
April 21, 2021 - 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Person writing on notebook.

Explore your creativity and participate in a series of Art from Ashes spoken word workshops. The words we use to define ourselves and our reality can dictate how we think, what we do — even our experiences and circumstances. Discover how powerful your words can be through a series of interactive writing prompts and special guest artist performances.

This program will be held online via Zoom. A link will be emailed to registered attendees in advance.

Space is limited; registration required.

Event Type: 
Writing
Age: 
Teen
April 21, 2021 - 11:30 am to 12:00 pm

Join us in our beautiful backyard for stories and songs. Please note that some storytimes may be canceled due to inclement weather or cold temperatures. Please check the event on our website for cancelation notices. Best for ages 3-8. Masks are recommended and physical distancing measures are in place. Space is limited, registration required. Please register once per household.   

Event Type: 
Early Literacy
Age: 
Birth to Pre-K
April 20, 2021 - 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Swing by the library’s curbside services for a free snack to go, courtesy of the Food Bank of the Rockies. For kids ages 0-18. No registration required.  

 

Event Type: 
Food
Age: 
Children
Apr 20 2021

Unleash your inner actor and show your talent as we take turns reading a script from a light-hearted movie. We will provide the script and props to inspire your dramatic techniques. This program will be held on the digital platform Zoom and is intended for the whole family. After registering for the program, you will receive a link to the program with the email you provide.  We will notify registrants when the bag of props is ready to pick up at Anythink Huron Street. 

Event Type: 
Theatre
Age: 
Adult, Family, Teen, Tween
April 20, 2021 - 11:00 am to 11:30 am

Experience stories, songs and other fun activities that promote early literacy. Appropriate for ages preschool to 6 years old.  Storytime will be held outside, weather permitting. Please bring your own blanket or chair.  

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Children
Tags: 
April 20, 2021 - 11:00 am to 11:25 am

This program will be canceled due to weather conditions. We hope you join us when the program is rescheduled. Thank you.

 

Join us for stories and a song outside with socially distanced seating, and then enjoy a take-home craft to continue the fun. We will meet outside of the front doors of the library.

Please note that this program may be cancelled due to inclement weather or cold temperatures. Please check the event on our website for cancellation notices. 

Best for ages 3-8.

Masks are encouraged, and physical distancing measures are in place.

Space is limited; registration required.

Please register once per household.

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Children
April 20, 2021 - 10:30 am to 11:00 am

Gather safely for a song, story and rhyme time for babies and their caregivers. Appropriate for ages birth to 2 years old. Baby Bounce will be held outside, weather permitting. Please bring your own blanket or chair.

Event Type: 
Movement & Dance
Storytime
Age: 
Birth to Pre-K
April 20, 2021 - 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Man with necklace

Design your own necklace at home and watch your design come to life with Glowforge, our laser engraver. Experience the ways that you can turn everyday drawings into a wood carving. Appropriate for children and tweens. 

Here’s what we’ll do: 1) Grab a clean sheet of white copy paper. 2) Draw your necklace with a pencil and outline it with a black pen or Sharpie. 3) Send a photocopy of your design to athao@anythinklibraries.org by April 19.  

On April 20, we’ll meet on Zoom and reveal how the Glowforge works!  

This program will be held online via Zoom.  A link to the online meeting room will be sent out via email to registrants. Everyone is welcome to sit in, but please only register once per household.  

Event Type: 
The Studio
Age: 
Tween
April 19, 2021 - 5:00 pm to 5:45 pm

Dinosaurs are some of the most fascinating animals that ever lived. But how can you tell what is, and what is not, a dinosaur? Become a Dinosaur Expert with Dinosaur George as he explains everything you wanted to know about dinosaurs. Designed for adults, but all ages welcome.  

This program will be held online via Zoom. A link will be emailed to registered attendees in advance. Space is limited; registration required.  

For questions, please contact Catherine at codson@anythinklibraries.org

Event Type: 
Animals
Age: 
Adult
April 19, 2021 - 12:00 pm to April 24, 2021 - 5:00 pm

Pick up a new task each week at Anythink Wright Farms that will guide you on creating your superhero identity. Appropriate for elementary school-age kids. Supplies are limited; registration is required. 

  • Week One: April 5-10 – Name and Gadget
  • Week Two: April 12-17 – Cape and Flight
  • Week Three: April 19-24 – Logo and Strength
Event Type: 
Arts and Crafts
STEAM
Age: 
Children
April 19, 2021 - 11:30 am to 12:00 pm

Bring a blanket and head out to our backyard for stories, songs and some surprises. Please note that some storytimes may be canceled due to inclement weather or cold temperatures. Please check the event on our website for cancelation notices. Best for ages 3-8. Masks are encouraged, and physical distancing measures are in place. Space is limited; registration is required. Register once per household.

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Birth to Pre-K
April 19, 2021 - 11:00 am to 11:25 am

Today's program will be moved indoors. If you would still like to attend, please meet at the front doors of the library at 11 am and Ms. Rene will escort you inside to the program. Please be at the library doors no later than 11:05--there will be no more access to the indoor program after that time. Thank you!

 

Sing, dance, and play games! Activities are apropriate for ages 3-6, but younger participants are welcome to attend.

We will meet outside of the front doors of the library. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to dance, too.

Please note that this program may be canceled due to inclement weather or cold temperatures. Please check the event on our website for cancellation notices.

Masks are encouraged, and physical distancing measures are in place. 

Space is limited; registration required. Please register once per household.

Event Type: 
Movement & Dance
Age: 
Children
April 17, 2021 - 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

The Bennett Arts Council and Anythink Bennett present a watercolor class with local artist, Laurie Leftwich. Participants will explore the medium and learn basic watercolor techniques, while creating their own masterpiece. Watercolor kits will be available for pickup at Anythink Bennett starting on 4/13.

Space is limited; registration required.  This virtual event will be held online via Zoom. A link will be sent via email prior to the event. 

Event Type: 
Arts and Crafts
Age: 
Adult
April 17, 2021 - 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Join us for this series with CSU Extension’s Colorado Master Gardeners to grow your gardening skills. This week’s topic is soils and veggies, with plenty of time for Q&A.  All gardening related questions welcome! This event will be hosted virtually via Zoom; registration required. A link to join will be sent via email. Please visit our online calendar to register. 

Event Type: 
Gardening
Age: 
Adult, Family, Teen, Tween
April 17, 2021 - 10:00 am to 11:00 am

Integrative Wellness Coach Devon Athey discusses meditation techniques and leads participants through a series of guided meditations in this three-week series. Each workshop revolves around a unique theme, which ties into the meditation for the week. Appropriate for ages 18 and up. A journal and a pen are highly recommended.

Space is limited; registration required.  This virtual event will be held online via Zoom. A link will be sent via email prior to the event. 

Event Type: 
Health and Wellness
Age: 
Adult
April 16, 2021 - 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Share your work and ideas with other writers and aspiring writers in this fun and supportive workshop. Learn to write better, receive feedback, and be more creative.  Appropriate for ages 12 and up.

Space is limited; registration required. This virtual event will be held via Zoom. A link will be sent via email prior to the event.

Event Type: 
Writing
Age: 
Teen
April 15, 2021 - 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Swing by the library’s curbside services for a free snack to go, courtesy of the Food Bank of the Rockies. For kids ages 0-18. No registration required.  

 

Event Type: 
Food
Age: 
Children
April 15, 2021 - 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

It’s time to play Bingo!

We’ll play several rounds, and each winner will receive an elementary or young adult level book to keep!

Space is limited; registration is required.  

This program will be held online via Zoom. A link – and Bingo cards – will be emailed to registered attendees in advance. 

Registration will close at 6 pm on Wednesday, April 14.

Winners will be able to pick up book prizes during Anythink Huron Street’s open hours or through curbside service.

This program appropriate for all ages. 

Some library emails have been going to Junk folders. Please check all folders for the program link! Thank you.

Age: 
Family
April 15, 2021 - 11:30 am to 12:00 pm

Join us for some songs, fingerplays and a fun story outside. Keep your own copy of the picture book and enjoy revisiting the story at home.

Please note that some storytimes may be canceled due to inclement weather or cold temperatures. Please check the event on our website for cancelation notices. Best for ages 2-6. Space is limited, registration required. Please register once per household.  

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Birth to Pre-K, Children
April 14, 2021 - 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Join Eric Hammond from CSU Extension to get inspired and learn best practices for conserving water in your garden and outdoor space. This program will allow time for audience Q&A. Space is limited; online registration required.  

This program will be held online. A link will be emailed to registered attendees in advance.

Event Type: 
Gardening
Age: 
Adult
April 14, 2021 - 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Person writing on notebook.

Explore your creativity and participate in a series of Art from Ashes spoken word workshops. The words we use to define ourselves and our reality can dictate how we think, what we do — even our experiences and circumstances. Discover how powerful your words can be through a series of interactive writing prompts and special guest artist performances.

This program will be held online via Zoom. A link will be emailed to registered attendees in advance.

Space is limited; registration required.

Event Type: 
Writing
Age: 
Teen
April 14, 2021 - 11:30 am to 12:00 pm

Join us in our beautiful backyard for stories and songs. Please note that some storytimes may be canceled due to inclement weather or cold temperatures. Please check the event on our website for cancelation notices. Best for ages 3-8. Masks are recommended and physical distancing measures are in place. Space is limited, registration required. Please register once per household.   

Event Type: 
Early Literacy
Age: 
Birth to Pre-K
April 13, 2021 - 4:30 pm to 5:00 pm

The chicks are back! First, we need to see how many of our eggs are fertilized – and then we can watch them grow. Learn about life inside an egg in this virtual program with Adams County 4H. Space is limited; registration required. A link to the Zoom session will be sent by email in advance of the program. Simultaneous translation of this program will be available in Spanish courtesy of the Community Language Cooperative. La traducción simultánea de este programa estará disponible en español cortesía de Community Language Cooperative.

Event Type: 
Animals
Age: 
Children
April 13, 2021 - 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Swing by the library’s curbside services for a free snack to go, courtesy of the Food Bank of the Rockies. For kids ages 0-18. No registration required.  

 

Event Type: 
Food
Age: 
Children
April 13, 2021 - 12:00 pm to April 28, 2021 - 6:00 pm

Swing by Anythink Perl Mack this month to check out our chicks. In collaboration with Adams County 4-H, we'll check in on fertilized chicken eggs in our incubator as they develop and hatch at the library. Life cycle activities will be available to take home for elementary-aged kids, while supplies last. 

Event Type: 
Animals
Age: 
Family
April 13, 2021 - 11:00 am to 11:30 am

Experience stories, songs and other fun activities that promote early literacy. Appropriate for ages preschool to 6 years old.  Storytime will be held outside, weather permitting. Please bring your own blanket or chair.  

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Children
Tags: 
April 13, 2021 - 10:30 am to 11:00 am

Gather safely for a song, story and rhyme time for babies and their caregivers. Appropriate for ages birth to 2 years old. Baby Bounce will be held outside, weather permitting. Please bring your own blanket or chair.

Event Type: 
Movement & Dance
Storytime
Age: 
Birth to Pre-K
April 12, 2021 - 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Create a chemical reaction by changing one or more substances to form a new substance – “elephant toothpaste!” In this experiment, we will look for color changes, temperature changes and fizzing. This program will take place in-person in our outdoor space.  

Best for grades 3-6. Masks are encouraged, and physical distancing measures are in place. Space is limited, registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register. 

Event Type: 
STEAM
Age: 
Children, Tween
April 12, 2021 - 12:00 pm to April 17, 2021 - 5:00 pm

Pick up a new task each week at Anythink Wright Farms that will guide you on creating your superhero identity. Appropriate for elementary school-age kids. Supplies are limited; registration is required. 

  • Week One: April 5-10 – Name and Gadget
  • Week Two: April 12-17 – Cape and Flight
  • Week Three: April 19-24 – Logo and Strength
Event Type: 
Arts and Crafts
STEAM
Age: 
Children
April 12, 2021 - 11:30 am to 12:00 pm

Bring a blanket and head out to our backyard for stories, songs and some surprises. Please note that some storytimes may be canceled due to inclement weather or cold temperatures. Please check the event on our website for cancelation notices. Best for ages 3-8. Masks are encouraged, and physical distancing measures are in place. Space is limited; registration is required. Register once per household.

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Birth to Pre-K

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