Adult Art: Sew an Apron
Learn basic sewing as you use our sewing machines and fabric to make your own apron. Space is limited; registration recommended.
Learn basic sewing as you use our sewing machines and fabric to make your own apron. Space is limited; registration recommended.
Come write your novel with us! NaNoWriMo participants start writing on Nov. 1 with the goal of writing a 50,000-word novel by Nov. 30. Stop by for a write-in and work on your novel with other NaNoers. Light refreshments and a quiet space will be provided.
On the second Thursday of the month, we’ll host a general crafternoon for all ages. Teens, tweens, families and children are welcome to create with assorted crafting supplies.
Bingo! We'll play several rounds of Bingo in which the winners receive books as prizes. All ages welcome.
Join us as we create two one-of-a-kind buttons that you can take home. Bring magazines or personal pictures to be used in a 1-inch button. Space is limited; registration is required. Appropriate for students in grades 4-7.
Do you enjoy cooking? Join your friends to create, cook and eat your own mini pizzas. Visit the teen area to suggest unusual toppings you’d like for your pizza. Students in grades 6-12 welcome.
Join professional vocalist Erinn to find your voice and receive training that will help you grow as a musician.
Thursdays, November 7, 14 & 21, 4-6:00 pm
Sing, dance, play games and learn how to play some basic instruments. Appropriate for kids ages 3-6. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to dance, too.
Sing, dance, play games and learn how to play some basic instruments. Appropriate for kids ages 3-6.
A new way to explore literacy! This drop-in program is for children through age 6 and their caregivers. Five different centers are set up reflecting each early literacy skill.
Cheese making isn’t just for artisans and professionals! Come learn how to make your own versatile farmer’s style cheese with basic household ingredients and supplies. Space is limited, please register.
It may look gross, but we promise it tastes really good. Create edible treats to creep out your friends. Students in grades 4-12 welcome. No registration required.
Creativity reigns with each new weekly arts and crafts project. All ages welcome.
You asked for it, so here it is: an entire Teen Time devoted solely to bacon. We’ll learn how to cook bacon, make chocolate bacon candy and give away some fun bacon-themed prizes. Appropriate for teens/tweens grades 6-12. Registration is recommended.
Get involved, be heard. Join the Tween Advisory Board. Students from grades 5-8 are invited to visit the Commerce City Library to discuss projects they would like to see at the library. Snacks will be provided.
Join your friends for a great movie, popcorn, a snack provided by Food Bank of the Rockies and fun. Don’t forget to stop by the teen area to vote for your favorite movie! Students in grades 6-12 welcome.
Explore The Studio. Discover the basics of how to navigate and use the various technologies available in The Studio.
Wednesdays, Nov. 6, 13, 20 & 27, 3-5:30 pm
Make a lanyard for your library card out of duct tape. Appropriate for students in grades K-5.
Have you ever made a working keyboard out of a piano? Learn how to invent something new and useful with a Makey Makey kit. Appropriate for students in grades 6-12.
Enjoy a drop-in snack program sponsored by The Food Bank of the Rockies and Feeding America. Everyone age 18 and under welcome!
Get creative every week with crafts you can play with, crafts you can eat and crafts you can give as gifts. Grades K-5 welcome.
Enjoy stories, finger plays, songs and other fun activities just for preschoolers. Appropriate for ages 3-5. Space is limited; registration is recommended.
Sing, dance, play basic instruments, and move creatively. This program is for ages 3-6. Space is limited; registration required.
Enjoy stories, finger plays, songs and other fun activities just for preschoolers. Appropriate for ages 3-5. Space is limited; registration required.
Enjoy stories, finger plays, songs and other activities for children ages 2-6.
Sing, dance, play games and learn how to play some basic instruments. Appropriate for kids ages 3-6
Sing, dance, play basic instruments, and move creatively. This program is for ages 18 months–3 years. Space is limited; registration required.
Spend time with your toddler listening to stories, songs and finger plays geared just for them. Appropriate for kids ages 2-3.
Share time with your little one at your local Anythink with songs, rhymes and stories for babies and their caregivers. Appropriate for ages birth-23 months. Space is limited; registration required.
Share time with your little one at your local Anythink with songs, rhymes, and stories for babies and their caregivers. Appropriate for ages birth-23 months.
Join representatives from the Piton Foundation to learn more about what the Affordable Care Act means for you. Under new health care laws, most individuals, children children, are required to have health care coverage. Get the details you need to help navigate the ACA and learn how to purchase insurance using the new Health Insurance Marketplace.
Create an exciting new flavor of popcorn and take home some great popcorn recipes. Space is limited; registration recommended.
Drop in for a movie and popcorn. We won’t mind if you sneak some snacks of your own. Grades 4-12 welcome. No registration required.
Join Holly to learn how to create in Adobe Illustrator, whether it’s a basic logo design or a project that requires green screen photo editing.
Tuesdays, Nov. 5, 12, 19 & 26, 5:30-7:30 pm
Calling all teens! Join us each week for a special afternoon program. Appropriate for ages 11 and up.
Nov. 5: The Zone (Games) - Enter the world of games at The Zone.
Nov. 12: The Shelf (Book Club) - A great book talk awaits you at The Shelf.
Nov. 19: The Brink (Leadership) - Challenging group activities at The Brink.
Nov. 26: The Bench (Crafts) - Create interesting projects at The Bench.
Have you ever wanted to be a star or create your own movie? Write and edit a story, make sets and film your movie using Anythink’s iPads and the iMovie app. Show your movie on the big screen and upload the finished product to YouTube. Students in grades 6-12 welcome.
Need computer help? Having trouble with your new e-Reader? Anythink is offering free, half-hour, one-on-one appointments. Please call 303-405-3231 to schedule.
Need help with laptops, ereaders, tablets, Internet surfing, job applications or resumes? Help is on the way! Individual appointments are available for up to one hour per person with the Huron Street Tech Guide. Please visit the online calendar to register.
Sing, dance, play basic instruments, and move creatively. This program is for ages 3-6. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.
Enjoy stories, songs, and other fun activities just for preschoolers. This program is for ages 3-5. Space is limited; registration required.
Spend time with your toddler listening to stories, songs, and finger plays geared just for them. Appropriate for kids ages 2-3
Need help with laptops, e-readers, tablets, Internet surfing, job applications or resumes? Help is on the way! Individual appointments are for 1 hour per person with the Huron Street Tech Guide. Visit the online calendar to sign up.
Join us for stories, songs, and activities that are just right for active toddlers. This program is for ages 2-3. Space is limited; registration required.
A new way to explore early literacy! This drop-in program is for children through age 6 and their guardians. Five different centers will be set up reflecting one of each of the early literacy skills. Centers may include books, hands-on activities, crafts or music. Participants will be gathered together twice during the hour for a group movement or story activity.
Share the joy of music with your little one with singing and playful movement activities, and stay for free play time afterwards. This program is for babies 23 months and younger and their caregivers. Space is limited; registration required.
Do you want to be a Pokémon master? Bring your DS or cards to battle other trainers, trade, and play different games! Grades 2-7 welcome. No registration required.
Learn how to creatively merge fabric and electronics with Artist in Residence Beverly Ball. Appropriate for all ages. Children under age 10 must be supervised. Space is limited; registration required.
Come and read to our special listening dogs – they love a good story! Our dogs come from the Denver Pet Partners and are specially trained. This is an especially good experience for reluctant readers or children ages 6-12 who are afraid of dogs. Space is limited, so please register at the front desk.
Interested in a banana keyboard for your computer? Come try out the Makey Makey. Get creative and turn almost whatever you want into an input for the computer. Space is limited; registration required.