Discover your family history in the United State by researching metes and bounds, a system by which property was recorded and described. In this hands-on class, we’ll teach you how to plat the land of your ancestors.

Learn how to create a video from start to finish and understand how a camera works, what angles work best, specific techniques and how to edit for a final product.

Thursdays, July 11, 18, 25, 4-6pm

Learn the ins and outs of selling your handmade or vintage items on Etsy. Explore how to write item descriptions, what price is right for your product, and what keywords will make sure your product is found. Bring your digital camera and product for hands-on photography instruction.

Join us for special programs intended for our youngest Anythinkers - the miniThinkers! At these programs intended for babies through age 3, we'll provide a place to enjoy your little one in meaningful ways. Be ready to Play, Read, Sing, Talk or Write with us. Space is limited; registration required.

Conjure calm dreams and restful sleep with an aromatic dream pillow. Learn about herbs and how they can help (or harm) a peaceful night’s sleep. Create your own herb sachet to tuck into your favorite pillow.

Turn these mundane sticky notes into great works of art. Collaborate with fellow team members to create a larger-than-life pixelated image that will remain on display at your local Anythink. Space is limited; registration required.

Decorate a matchbox car and then create a racetrack out of pipes & other materials. Participants will pair together to race the cars down the track. Regardless of which car zooms ahead, each racer can keep their decorated matchbox car as a souvenir. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.

Embark on an adventure into your imagination and capture the wonder of looking at the ordinary to see the extraordinary. All you need is a regular cardboard box. Bring a big, little or medium-sized box to discover how the simplest of things can become exciting. Space is limited; registration required.

Explore a world of senses as you touch and feel a mystery object inside a box – if you dare. What could it be? Is it edible? What color is it? Explore mystery objects and design your own creative craft. Appropriate for ages 4-12. Space is limited. Registration for each child is required.

Decorate a matchbox car and then create a racetrack out of pipes & other materials. Participants will pair together to race the cars down the track. Regardless of which car zooms ahead, each racer can keep their decorated matchbox car as a souvenir. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.

Explore nature and creative play in our Explore Outdoors area. Go on a new adventure every week, including a scavenger hunt, an obstacle course and water play. Ages 3-7 welcome.

Celebrate our nation with an old-fashioned patriotic gathering. Decorate bicycles, tricycles or strollers; make homemade ice cream; sing patriotic songs and have a grand ole time. Top it all off by joining a parade around the library. Appropriate for all ages. Space is limited. Registration is required for all attendees.

Embark on an adventure into your imagination and capture the wonder of looking at the ordinary to see the extraordinary. All you need is a regular cardboard box. Bring a big, little or medium-sized box to discover how the simplest of things can become exciting. Space is limited; registration required.

In Queen of Water Laura Resau has collaborated with María Virginia Farinango to recount the true story of one Ecuadorean girl's unforgettable journey to self-discovery. Virginia's story will speak to anyone who has ever struggled to find his or her place in the world. It will make you laugh and cry, and, ultimately, fill you with hope. Anythink Brighton will host Ms. Resau in September.

Join musician and entertainer Eric West as we sing silly songs, play with a trunk full of unusual and homemade instruments, dance and enjoy puppets. This program to be held at the Brighton Armory, located next door to Anythink Brighton.

Join us for special programs intended for our youngest Anythinkers – the miniThinkers! At these programs intended for babies through age 3, we’ll provide a place to enjoy your little one in meaningful ways. Be ready to Play, Read, Sing, Talk or Write with us. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.

• July 16: Talk –Activities for children and adults to help the child take early steps into conversation.

Do you need to start with the basics? We’ve got you covered. We’ll go over the basic parts of the computer and learn how to search the Internet. Call 303-452-7534 or visit our online calendar to register.

Embark on an adventure into your imagination and capture the wonder of looking at the ordinary to see the extraordinary. All you need is a regular cardboard box. Bring a big, little, or medium-sized box to discover how the simplest of things can become exciting. Space is limited; registration required.

Drop in and choose from a variety of video games to play. Grades 4-12 welcome.

Join professional stiltwalker Bill “Stretch” Coleman for an interactive introduction to stiltwalking. Try your hand (or feet) at everything from bucket stilts to the real deal. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.

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, July 15 & 22, 12-2pm