Discover some basic techniques and hone your own photography skills that will help your subject come to life.
Thursdays, June 6, 13, 20 & 27, 1-3 pm
Wednesdays, July 24 & 31, 1-3 pm
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.
We’ll provide the materials for you to paint and seal your own unique set. Space is limited; registration is required.
Anythink and Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art have teamed up to bring you an art-making workshop each month. Join visiting artist Heather Cherry and express yourself through a variety of art media, with an emphasis on creativity and fun. Space is limited; registration required. For students ages 5-12.
Can you make a machine that causes a balloon to pop? Work in teams to create a working machine out of provided bits, pieces and tools. Building a Rube Goldberg machine takes just as much imagination as it does simple physics, so bring your sense of creativity. Appropriate for grades 6-12. Space is limited; registration required.
Feeling crafty? We’ll make bowls out of melted beads that you can keep for yourself or give as a gift. Space is limited; registration required.
Many children's book illustrators use this art form to create the pages of your favorite books, and now you too can learn how it's done. Learn the art of papermaking with us and you'll leave with your own homemade paper design. Space is limited; registration required.
Learn about the pine beetles and craft your own design made of beetle kill pine. Space is limited; registration required.
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 race to the finish line on a track made out of pipes and 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. This Anythink in Motion bookmobile program will take place at Danah Park, Livingston Drive at Roseanna Drive, in Northglenn, Colorado.
Learn about different uses of aluminum foil and create your own foil masterpiece. You’ll make a creative piece of art that looks antique and unique. Space is limited; registration required.
Learn about the creative, magical and delicious world of cooking with Chef Ian! Get a hands-on and tasty introduction into the culinary arts. Space is limited; registration required.
Explore subjects from different perspectives and learn more about how to make your camera work for you.
Wednesdays, June 12, 19 & 26, 1-3 pm
Wednesdays, July 10 & 17, 1-3 pm
Wednesdays, August 14, 21 & 28, 1-3 pm
Experience birds of prey up close and personal! This one-hour program includes an introduction to an eagle, an owl, a falcon and a free-flying hawk. Students learn about the importance of different raptor species, their specially adapted tools and their role in our ecosystems. Recommended for children over age 5.
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.
Many children's book illustrators use this art form to create the pages of your favorite books, and now you too can learn how it's done. Learn the art of papermaking with us and you'll leave with your own homemade paper design. Space is limited; registration required.
Tick. Tock. It’s time for a book cover clock! Design a one-of-a-kind accent for your home or office using book covers. We’ll use hardcover books and clock kits to create a decoration that both tells the time and inspires you to read. Space is limited; registration required.
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.
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; no 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 using various supplies. Space is limited; registration required.
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.
Can you balance a book on your head while walking? Or jump on a pogo stick? Do you think you could walk on stilts, balance spinning plates on sticks or maneuver a balance beam without falling off? Find out in this program where balance is the name of the game. Appropriate for all ages. Space is limited. Registration is required for all attendees.
Already know the basics of PowerPoint and ready to take your skills to the next level? This is the perfect class for you! Learn more about creating and presenting slideshows, customization, and tips and tricks to make PowerPoint work for you. Basic PowerPoint 2010 skills required. Space is limited, registration recommended.
Learn techniques for drawing concept art and then transferring your designs to the computer for digital manipulation.
Tuesdays, June 4, 11, 18 & 25, 3-5 pm
Tuesdays, July 9, 16, 23, & 30, 3-5 pm
Join us every week 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.
Share time with your little one with songs, rhymes, and stories, then stay for free play time afterwards. This program is for ages birth-23 months. Space is limited; registration required.
Join Ms. Rene for a great time in this program for 3-6 year olds who love to dance, sing, and have a good time! We will play games, use easy musical instruments, shake bean bags and parachutes, and get ourselves moving and grooving!
Learn about different uses of aluminum foil and create your own foil masterpiece. You’ll make a creative piece of art that looks antique and unique. Space is limited; registration required.
Celebrate our nation with an old-fashioned patriotic gathering. Decorate bicycles, make homemade ice cream, sing patriotic songs and have a grand ole time. Top it all off by joining a parade around the library. Space is limited; registration required.
Join professionals from the Arvada Center for the Arts in developing your quick-thinking wit! Space is limited; registration required.
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, June 3 & 24, 5-7 pm
Mondays, June 10 & 17, 1-3 pm
Mondays, July 15 & 22, 12-2 pm
Mondays, August 19 & 26, 5-7 pm
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.
Learn to cook something quick and easy using a microwave. Grades 6-12 welcome.
This month, Bingo for Books is for all ages. Teens, tweens, families and children are welcome to join in the bingo fun with books for prizes!
Enjoy stories, songs, and other fun activities just for preschoolers. This program is for ages 3-5. Space is limited; registration required.
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.
eBay is a great site to find and sell used and new items. This class will show you how to create an account, post items, and how to bid. This class will also cover Paypal and using Ebay safely. 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.
Join us for special programs intended for our youngest Anthinkers, 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.
Ready, set, cook! During Anythink Chef Wars, teams challenge each other to an epic culinary battle. Use provided foods and materials to create a delicious meal based on a secret cooking ingredient or style. All meals will be taste-tested by judges, and the winning team earns a prize. Space is limited; registration required.
Do you want to be a Pokemon master? Bring your DS or cards to battle other trainers, trade, and play different games! Grades 2-6 welcome.
Have lots of fun with songs and stories for the whole family. All ages welcome; no registration required.
Bonnie Phipps – a national autoharp champion and Parents' Choice award-winning musician – along with renowned guitarist Michael Delalla, share their intricate instrumentals, musical stories and hilarious songs that kids love. Event will take place at Silver Creek Elementary, 15101 Filmore Street in Thronton, Colorado.
Join us for special programs intended for our youngest Anythinkers – the miniThinkers! At these programs intended for babies through age 4, we’ll provide a place to enjoy your little one in meaningful ways. Be ready to Play, Read, Sing, Talk or Write with us. Appropriate for ages 0-4. Space is limited; registration required.
Interested in 3D image design for fun or work? Start learning how to use 123D Design to create 3D images. This class covers the basics of 3D design and getting ready to start printing. Registration suggested, but not required.
Each state has a webpage with county records added by other researchers. Discover something new!
This Craft Party is a celebration of meeting and making, of creativity and community. It’s a time to meet your neighbors and share a creative skill. It’s a time to have fun and with your favorite craft supply. This year’s theme is Craft for Community. How can you use your creative powers to make your hometown even better? Join your friends and neighbors to share your crafting skills.
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!
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.
Decorate a matchbox car and then create a racetrack out of pipes or other materials. Participants will pair together to race the cars down the track. Regardless of which cars zoom ahead, each racer can keep their decorated matchbox car as a souvenir. Grades 4-7 welcome. Space is limited; registration required.
