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!)
Join us for a lively discussion of The Butterfly Mosque: A Young American Woman’s Journey to Love and Islam by G. Willow Wilson.
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.
Using Microsoft Publisher, you can make flyers, brochures, newsletters and more. Photos and text can be easily arranged to customize a professional quality publication. Basic computer skills are required. Space is limited; registration suggested but not required.
Spend time with your toddler enjoying stories, songs and finger plays geared just for them. Appropriate for kids ages 2-3.
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.
Brains! We need brains, but just for some great ideas. Share your thoughts and input about what you’d like to see at the upcoming Anythink Perl Mack costume party. Snacks will be provided. This program is appropriate for students in grades 6-12.
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.
Learn to cook something quick and easy using a microwave. Grades 6-12 welcome. No registration required.
Join us for a lively discussion of The Book of Night Women by Marlon James.
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and other fun activities just right for preschoolers. This program is for ages 3-5. Space is limited; registration required.
Sing, dance, play games and learn how to play some basic instruments. Appropriate for kids ages 2-6. Space is limited; registration required.
Sign up for an email account and start learning the basics of using the Internet. See how to use a search engine, add favorites and use tabs. We will also discuss portable memory and other. 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.
Learn basic sewing repair techniques for fixing your clothing such as hemming, mending a ripped seam, and applying fashionable patches to cover holes. Materials and access to our sewing machines provided. This is the first of a two-part program. Appropriate for adults. Space is limited; registration required.
Prepare to duel with fellow Yu-Gi-Oh! enthusiasts. We’ll provide the snacks, but be sure to bring your own cards.
Join us every Saturday at 10 am for activities the whole family can enjoy.
Learn how to use PowerPoint to make a presentation for business, training or school. Additional topics include: slide effects and animations; formatting text and slide layout; and slide and presentation design. Basic computer skills are required. Space is limited; registration suggested but not required.
Ready to get a little more in depth with 3D image creation? Start learning how to use 123D Design to create 3D images. This class will show you how to download software, create images, and save, share or prepare to print. An email address is required for the software. Space is limited, registration required.
Are you a knitter or weaver? Do you love to crochet? Join other fiber artists and crafters in your community and share your expertise at this informal craft group. Bring a project you are working on and join us for some fun! A table will be reserved at the Anythink Café.
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!
Create a film using the screenplay from the teen program: “Script Writing with Sean.”
Bingo! We’ll play several games of Bingo, during which the winners will receive books as prizes. All ages welcome.
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
This is your chance to make a short film from beginning to finish. This two-part program allows you to work in a group setting and utilize The Studio to create a mini-masterpiece. Direct and film your scenes using The Studio equipment and complete your movie using editing software. Students in grades 6-12 welcome; registration required.
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.
Sushi can be a fun, fresh addition to your menu. Cut veggies for your own vegetable sushi rolls and learn to roll sushi with a bamboo rolling mat. Practice the basics with us and take away recipes for more ambitious efforts later. Space is limited; registration required.
Ms. Wheelchair Colorado 2013, Mary Colecchi, will visit Anythink Perl Mack to talk to kids and parents about her disability and advocacy work. Colecchi will be on hand to discuss questions from the audience, and will also wear her sash and crown. Anythink staff will read aloud from books about life with a disability. This program is appropriate for all ages. No registration required.
Love to read? Share the love at this celebration of teen reading. We will share book recommendations, watch book trailers and other fun activities. Snacks will be provided. Appropriate for tweens/teens grades 6-12. Registration is recommended.
Join the men and women of the Bennett Fire Department as they discuss fire safety, demonstrate easy tips for avoiding the heat and show off their fire truck. All ages welcome.
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.
Learn the ancient art of paper folding and create a troupe of puppets at the same time! Appropriate for students in grades K-5.
Get to know the city of Brighton while working on your photography skills. Meet in The Studio at 2:30 pm. 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!
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 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.
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.
