Past events

E.g., Nov 30 2024
November 7, 2013 - 6:15 pm to 6:45 pm

Join us at the library for a bilingual storytime! Every Thursday we’ll host a bilingual storytime for children and their parents. Enjoy stories in both English and Spanish.

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Children
November 7, 2013 - 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

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.

 

Age: 
Adult, Teen
Nov 7 2013

Make a difference and join the Huron Street Teen Advisory Board for dinner, activities and fun. This month we’ll plan our holiday activities and have a special dinner. Share your ideas and meet other teens. Students in grades 6-12 welcome.

Age: 
Teen
November 7, 2013 - 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Middle School Anythinkers are invited to learn what The Studio has to offer. Sound recording, video editing, and  using a green screen are some of the goodies we’ll be messing around with. Grades 4-7 welcome. No registration required. 

 

Event Type: 
The Studio
Age: 
Tween
November 7, 2013 - 11:00 am to 1:00 pm

Bring your own lunch and listen to a knowledgeable presentation on budgets, retirement, investing, as well as an introduction to the stock market. Enjoy dessert and beverages on us. This series is brought to you by Anythink and the City of Thornton.

Age: 
Adult
November 7, 2013 - 10:00 am to 10:30 am

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.

Age: 
Children, Family
Nov 6 2013

How can you make your nose stuff up? Want to see how your saliva breaks down food? This program should show you things about your body that you never knew before. Students in grades K-6 welcome. No registration required.

Age: 
Children, Tween
November 6, 2013 - 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Get involved, be heard. Join the Teen Advisory Board. Students in grades 9-12 are invited to visit Anythink Commerce City to discuss projects they would like to see at the library. Snacks will be provided.

Age: 
Teen
Nov 6 2013

Come hang out, play games with your friends and enjoy a snack provided by Food Bank of the Rockies. We’ll have a variety of games to choose from, including the Wii, computer games and board games. Students in grades 6-12 welcome.

Age: 
Teen
November 6, 2013 - 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm

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

 

Event Type: 
The Studio
Age: 
Teen
November 6, 2013 - 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm

Enjoy a drop-in snack program sponsored by The Food Bank of the Rockies and Feeding America. Everyone age 18 and under welcome!

Age: 
Children, Teen, Tween
November 6, 2013 - 10:00 am to 10:30 am

Enjoy stories, finger plays, songs and other activities for children ages 2-6.

 

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Children
November 6, 2013 - 10:00 am to 10:30 am

Spend time with your toddler listening to stories, songs and finger plays geared just for them. Appropriate for kids ages 2-3.

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Children
November 6, 2013 - 9:30 am to 10:15 am

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.

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Children
November 6, 2013 - 9:30 am to 9:50 am

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.

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Children
Nov 5 2013

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.

Age: 
Teen, Tween
November 5, 2013 - 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Do you like to draw? Join a professional cartoonist from the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities to learn about the exciting world of cartooning. Explore the basics of creating your own characters, learn drawing techniques and develop the artistic skills needed to become a cartoonist. Space is limited; registration required. Grades 6-12 welcome.

Age: 
Teen
November 5, 2013 - 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm

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.

Event Type: 
Class
Age: 
Adult
Nov 5 2013

Spend time with your toddler listening to stories, songs, and finger plays geared just for them. Appropriate for kids ages 2-3

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Children, Family
November 5, 2013 - 10:00 am to 10:30 am

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. 

 

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Children
Nov 5 2013

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.

November 5, 2013 - 9:45 am to 10:30 am

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. 

Event Type: 
Music
Age: 
Children
November 4, 2013 - 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

Join us for snacks and a movie fit for the whole family. Children, tweens and families are welcome.

Age: 
Children, Family, Tween
November 4, 2013 - 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Explore, create and try something new. What will you do after school? Join us every Monday at 4pm for a new adventure. Grades K-3 welcome.

  • Nov 4: Move It – Let’s get moving! Try some tricky movement challenges and games.
  • Nov 18: Dinosaur Dig: Create a dinosaur fossil, dig for dino bones, and discover fascinating facts about your favorite prehistoric creatures.
  • Nov 25: Build It – We provide the Legos and building blocks; join us each month for a new building challenge.

 

Age: 
Children

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