Join our discussion of The Little Old Lady Behaving Badly by Catharina Ingelman-Sundberg. Appropriate for adults. Registration suggested, but not required.
Sing, discover, play and explore with new friends. This program is appropriate for ages 2-6 unless otherwise noted. No registration required, but space is limited for some programs.
Sing, dance, play games, and learn how to play some basic instruments. Activities are appropriate for kids 3-6 years old, but younger participants are welcome to attend. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to dance, too.
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. No registration required.
Diamond Dotz are a cross between embroidery and paint-by-number. We’ll be making glittery key chains in tree, mitten, snowman and stocking shapes. Supplies are limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.
Do you love books and crafting? Join us for an evening of crafting and learn what you cand do with old book pages. Space is limited; registration suggested.
Join us for our monthly book club. December’s title will be The Fallen by David Baldacci, an author whose books are so popular that translations exist in over 45 languages! No registration is required.
Make your own cardboard car. Then, sit-back, relax and enjoy a movie from the comfort of your own vehicle. Bring any cardboard boxes you have and we’ll provide all the rest. Bring the whole family.
Discover the basics of creating interesting compositions on canvas through still life painting. We’ll paint a cozy piece for fall using props and light in The Studio. Learn about balance, sketching, and how to prep your paintings. It is not necessary to attend all programs. Space and supplies are limited; registration preferred. Painting smocks, canvases and paint provided. Appropriate for ages 13 and up.
Have your portrait drawn in a goofy style by a professional artist, or come with a group of friends and get a portrait together. Portraits will be drawn on a first-come, first-served basis.
No registration required.
Are you hungry for good books and good food? This month we will be reading the Storm Runners by Roland Smith and then make food to go along with it! Please see a staff member for a copy of the book. Appropriate for kids in grades 4-5.
Join us every Tuesday to explore science, technology, engineering, art and math. Appropriate for students in grades K-5. No registration required.
Dec 3: LEGO Club – Explore science, technology, engineering and math through LEGOS®.
Dec 10: Discover Challenge – Explore STEAM principles to build and create.
Dec 17: Barr Lake Ranger Talk – Learn about a natural facet of Barr Lake State Park.
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and other fun activities that are perfect for preschoolers. This program is for ages 3-5.
Do you need help with your job search? Stop by for drop-in help on how to navigate your options, automate your search, or edit/create your resume or cover letter. No registration is required.
Need personalized help with a research project or term paper? Want to learn how to discover your family history? Need to know what you should read next? Never fear – your Anythink Guide is here! Let us help you find the information you need. One-on-one guided research sessions are by appointment only. To schedule, call Anythink York Street at 303-405-3234 for more information.
Join us for stories, songs and activities that are just right for active toddlers. This program is for ages 2-3.
Join us for a lively discussion of News of the World by Paulette Jiles, followed by our annual holiday potluck. Our book club meets the third Tuesday of each month. No online registration necessary. Please note that we are meeting an hour later than usual due to a delayed opening of the library on Dec. 17.
Enjoy a relaxing evening filled with sewing, crafting, and community. This is a great time to finish an in-progress project or two. Bring your own project or start one here. Sewing machines and basic textile-oriented tools will be available. All skill levels welcome. Open to ages 10 and older.
Help decorate sugar cookies that can then be taken home and enjoyed with your family. Please bring a container to use to transport the cookies home. This program is intended for kids in K-5th grade. Space is limited; registration required.
Be a member of the Book Squad! Each month, this teen-led club will choose a theme or title for our group discussion. Discover new books, authors and genres that speak to you. The Book Squad meets monthly on Mondays. In December, we'll take a look at comics and graphic novels.
No registration required.
Learn the basics of Adobe Illustrator by creating a necklace using the tools and resources available in the Studio to create a gift for the holiday. We will be using the Glowforge to etch and laser cut your animal on basswood. Afterwards, you’ll be able to use acrylic paints to give your necklace some color. Space and supplies are limited; registration preferred. Please visit our online calendar to register.
Explore a variety of activities involving science, technology, engineering, art and math. Appropriate for elementary school-aged kids and their caregivers.
Explore a vast palette of colors with different textures, tones, and mediums with five workshops this fall. All ages are welcome.
Color Stories, Part V: Chains for Change, II Monday, Dec. 16, 4-5 pm
Let’s start a chain reaction…right in the lobby of the library! Finish up the co-creation of a colorful installation that will be exhibited and contributed to throughout the Winter.
Join us for a drop-in snack program sponsored by the Food Bank of the Rockies and Brighton Shares the Harvest. Free for ages 18 and under.
Join us for our multi-book club annual cookie exchange. Bring 2 dozen cookies and take home 12 of whatever the rest of us bring. This year we’ll have musical guests who will encourage us to “name that tune” and a holiday sweater contest.
New and experienced players of the popular trading card game, Magic: The Gathering, are invited to meet-up to play competitively for the grand prize in this elimination tournament. After a draft, players will go head to head until a winner emerges. Light refreshments provided. Students in grades 6 to 12 welcome. Space is limited; registration is recommended. Please visit our online calendar to register.
Join us for a drop-in lunch program sponsored by the Food Bank of the Rockies. Free for ages 18 and under.
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and other fun activities that are perfect for preschoolers. This program is for ages 3-5.
Join us for stories, songs and activities that are just right for active toddlers. This program is for ages 2-3.
Join us for a storytime featuring books, songs, rhymes, and play in English and Spanish. Appropriate for kids ages 2-6. No registration required.
Acompananos para cuentos, canciones, rimas y juego en inglés y español. Apropiado para niños de 2 a 6 años. No se requiere registro.
Join us for stories, songs, and movement activities perfect for active toddlers. Play clothes for messy play are recommended. Appropriate for ages 1-3.
Share time with your little one with songs, rhymes, and stories for babies and their caregivers. Appropriate for ages birth-23 months.
Sing, dance, and learn how to play some basic instruments. Appropriate for kids ages 2-6. No registration required.
There’s nothing boring about Board Game Day! Grab a friend or two and join us for new and classic board game competition.
Join knitting pro Deepali Gaitonde in this two-part series where you will learn the basics of knitting and use your newfound skills to make your own dishcloth. Never knitted before or maybe it’s been a while since you picked up your needles? No worries! These classes are perfect for getting you on your way to legitimate knitting.
All materials provided, registration requested. Please visit our online calendar to register.
Help us create a podcast. You will learn how to audio engineer and broadcast. Participants must stay for an entire recording session. Two recording sessions will happen during each program. Appropriate for ages 12 and up.
Learn some neat tips and tricks for how to perfectly wrap your holiday gifts. All materials will be provided and light refreshments will be served. Space is limited; registration is required.
Contemporary Classroom brings Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art's exhibitions to the library with information about artists working today and a hands-on art making workshop. Appropriate for ages 7-12. No registration necessary.
Watercolor 101
Saturday, Dec. 7, 10:30 am-12 pm
This workshop is for those of any experience level who want to try using watercolors to create one or several paintings to gift or keep. Internationally exhibited artist Kelley Schei focuses on teaching basic skills while letting you find your own creative style in a fun, supportive atmosphere. Space and supplies are limited; registration preferred. Please visit our online calendar to register.
Watercolor 102
Saturday, Dec. 14, 10:30 am-12 pm
This workshop explores intermediate skills and techniques using watercolors to create paintings to gift or keep. Internationally exhibited artist Kelley Schei focuses on teaching some intermediate skills while letting you find your own creative style in a fun, supportive atmosphere. Space and supplies are limited; registration preferred. Please visit our online calendar to register.
Share your work and ideas with other writers and aspiring writers in this fun and supportive workshop. Learn to write better, receive feedback and be more creative. Snacks provided.
Enjoy watching multiple model trains as they travel through a wintery display of town and country settings. This is a special display made entirely of LEGO. Members of the Youth in Model Railroading Club will be on hand to answer questions and share information about their club, which is the only model railroad club exclusively for and by the kids.
Drop in to use our sewing machines, Cricuts, 3D printers and more. Get one-on-one or group help to start a new project, finish something you’ve started, or simply learn something new. The Studio will help you take your skills to the next level.
Roll-up those sleeves and join us for another edition of shop class at Anythink Perl Mack. This month we’re making name boards with carefully supervised use of a power drill and hammers. Best for upper elementary students and tweens. All skill levels are welcome. Materials will be provided.
Enjoy a relaxing morning filled with tea, crafting and community every second Saturday of the month. Bring your current project or start one here. Some supplies provided. All skill levels welcome. No registration required.
Join us for a trip down the yellow brick road to gain a heart, a brain, and some nerve, while learning about pets and shelter services from the Adams County Animal Shelter. Stations will guide you around the library to create, think, try, and watch the classic film. Appropriate for all ages.
Come play with robots! They will be available for open play and tinkering all week long. Appropriate for kids ages 5 and up. No registration required.
Enjoy stories, puppet plays, rhymes and other fun activities that promote early literacy just for preschoolers. Appropriate for kids ages 1-6. No registration required.
Explore early literacy and learning through hands-on sensory activities. Be ready to move, build, play and create. Appropriate for children ages 0-4 and their caregivers. Play clothes appropriate for messy play recommended.
Hearts, poker, cribbage, Farkel and more! Join us as we drink coffee, eat doughnuts and play games the second Friday of each month.
Sing, dance, play basic instruments and move creatively in this fun-filled storytime! Appropriate for kids ages 2-6.
