Sing, dance, play games and learn how to play some basic instruments. Appropriate for kids ages 2-6. Space is limited; registration required
Delve into the world of computers for beginners. Learn how to turn on a computer and operate a mouse and keyboard. We’ll also explore browsers, files and programs, and get comfortable with the daily operation of a computer. Registration suggested, but not required.
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.
Spend time with your toddler listening to stories, songs and finger plays geared just for them. Appropriate for kids ages 2-3. Space is limited; registration required.
Prepare to duel with fellow Yu-Gi-Oh! enthusiasts. We'll provide snacks, but be sure to bring your own cards.
Saving time and money today in the kitchen can be a daunting job. Join Tonya for a series of classes that will teach you how to make quick and easy mixes for fast and delicious meals or to give as gifts.
Legos aren’t just for building! Use creative problem solving as a team to design something unique. Appropriate for families and children ages 8-12. Space is limited; registration required.
Join us every Saturday at 10 am for fun family activities.
Experience the wonder of ballet as dancers from the Colorado Ballet Studio perform excerpts from ballets based on the classics. Share in excerpts from Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, The Nutcrackers and others. Following the performance, attendees can participate in an interactive dance exercise taught by professional ballerinas. “From the Page to the Stage” will be held in the Rosa Auditorium, adjacent to Anythink York Street on the Mapleton Skyview Campus. Appropriate for all ages. No registration required.
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 Brighton Tech Guide. Visit the online calendar to sign up.
On the first, third and fifth Thursdays of the month, we’ll host Bingo for Books for all ages. Teens, tweens, families and children are welcome to join in the Bingo fun, with books for prizes!
Bingo! We’ll play several games of Bingo, during which the winners will receive books as prizes. All ages welcome.
Learn how to create a video! Understand how a camera works and what angles work best.
Thursdays, October 24, 31st, 4:15 - 5:15pm
CANCELLED for the rest of October, check back in November for our new monthly offering!
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 basic instruments, and move creatively. This program is for ages 3-6. Space is limited; registration required.
Sing, dance, play games and shake, rattle and roll some rhythm 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.
Share the joy of music with your little one with singing and playful movement activities, then stay for free play time afterward. This program is for ages birth-23 months. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.
Dress up and party with us! We will have fun games, excellent food and a costume contest. There might even be few scary (but not that scary) surprises! This program is intended for all ages and no registration is required.
Dress up in costume or your fanciest clothes and gather ’round our “campfire” to enjoy some spooky stories, crafts and snacks. Not for the faint of heart! Appropriate for tweens/teens grades 6-12. Registration is recommended.
Alex is a singer, guitarist, and pianist and can teach you how to record and edit your own music for a CD-quality final product.
Mondays, October 7, 14, 21, 28th, 4:30 - 6:30pm
Wednesdays, October 2, 9, 23, 30th, 4 - 6pm
Thursday, October 17th, 4-6pm
Come hang out, play games with your friends and enjoy a snack provided by the Food Bank of the Rockies. We’ll have lots of games to choose from, including the Wii, computer games and board games. Students in grades 6-12 welcome.
Get messy with pumpkins. Learn to carve and scoop out the innards of pumpkins. Appropriate for students in grades K-5.
It’s that time of year! Make a creepy doll and recycle. Students in grades 6-12 welcome.
Enjoy a drop-in snack program sponsored by The Food Bank of the Rockies and Feeding America. Everyone age 18 and under welcome!
Enjoy stories, finger plays, songs and other fun activities just for preschoolers. Appropriate for ages 3-5. Space is limited; registration is required.
Do you need to start with the basics? We’ve got you covered. We’ll go over the basic components of a computer and how to operate a mouse and keyboard. We’ll also learn about browsers, files and programs, and get comfortable with the daily operation of a computer. Space is limited; registration suggested but not required.
Sing, dance, play basic instruments, and move creatively. This program is for ages 3-5. 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.
Doodle with a sewing machine and draw flowers, feathers and other motifs for glamorous home décor, exquisite clothing details or gorgeous quilts. No sewing experience required. Appropriate for adults and teens. 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.
Sing, dance, play games and shake, rattle and roll some rhythm 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.
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.
Experience the wonder of ballet as dancers from the Colorado Ballet Studio Company perform excerpts from ballets based on Shakespeare and the classics. Learn more about this classical art form as they answer questions from the audience. This program will be held The Armory Performing Arts Center and is appropriate for all ages.
Join us to carve up a tiny pumpkin and use it as a pot to grow a new pumpkin. This will be a great life cycle lesson for the little ones! All ages welcome. Space is limited; registration recommended.
Help us unleash our scary surprise on the library! Come ready to be a zombie, dance, play fall games and have fun. Snacks and activities provided by the Teen Advisory Board. Students in grades 6-12 welcome.
Become an illustrator! Learn the ins and outs of becoming an artist from Kyle
Garlock, local Thornton author and illustrator of “The Adventures of Gadget the Robot.”
Tuesdays, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29th, 4:30 - 6:30pm
Teens! Join us each week for a special afternoon program. Appropriate for students ages 11 and up.
Oct 1: The Zone (Cup Stacking) – Enter the world of games at The Zone.
Oct 8: The Shelf (Book Club) – A great book talk is waiting for you at The Shelf.
Oct 15: The Brink (Leadership) – Challenging group activities at The Brink.
Oct 22: The Bench (Crafts) – Create interesting projects at The Bench.
Oct 29: Wild Card (surprise program!)
Need computer help? Having trouble with your new ereader? The library is offering half-hour, one-on-one appointments. Please call 303-405-3231 to schedule.
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 enjoying stories, songs and finger plays geared just for them. Appropriate for kids ages 2-3.
GIMP your photos! GIMP is a free photo editing program that allows you retouch your photos, as well as crop and change the size of a photo. Please bring your camera, cords and external storage such as a flash drive so you can store the retouched photos. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.
Do you want to know more about digital photos? Join us for an introductory class in which we’ll discuss pictures, copying and sharing. Basic editing and photo correction will be shown with Picasa. Picasa requires an email account. Basic computer skills are required. Registration suggested, but not 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.
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.
Share the joy of music with your little one with singing and playful movement activities, then stay for free play time afterward. This program is for ages birth-23 months. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.
