Past events

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Apr 22 2013

Use forensic science to solve a murder mystery. Analyze crime evidence such as blood samples, fingerprints and unknown powders, and learn how crime scene investigation agents use the scientific process to solve crimes. This program is for students in grades 6-12. No registration is required.

Age: 
Teen
April 22, 2013 - 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Celebrate Earth Day at the library by making a craft to take home! Appropriate for kids up to age 12.

 

Age: 
Children, Family, Tween
April 22, 2013 - 3:45 pm to 4:45 pm

Explore, create and try something new. What will you do after school? Join us every Monday at 3:45 pm for a new adventure. Grades K-3 welcome.

  • Apr. 1– LAUGH OUT LOUD: Make gag gifts that will surprise your friends.
  • Apr. 8 – PLAY IT: Play your favorite board and video games or try some new  ones during this open gaming time.
  • Apr. 15– MOVE IT: Let’s get moving! Join us for recess at the library as we play a variety of active games.
  • Apr. 22– MAKE IT: Celebrate Earth Day with a craft using recycled materials.
  • Apr. 29– BUILD IT: We’ll provide the Legos and building blocks; bring your imagination and see what you can create. 
Age: 
Children
April 22, 2013 - 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm

A new way to explore early literacy! This drop-in program is for children up to 4-years-old and their parents. Five different centers will be set up reflecting each early literacy skill. Centers may include books, hands-on activities, crafts or music. Participants will be gathered together various times during the hour to do a group movement or story activity.

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Children
April 22, 2013 - 10:00 am to 11:30 am

Have you tried Picasa but want to learn more? See how to edit your photos and share them with your family. Add tags, create albums and organize your pictures to make them easy to print and share. Bring a flash drive and pictures to begin working with photos. Registration suggested, but not required.

Age: 
Adult, Teen
April 22, 2013 - 9:30 am to 10:00 am

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.

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Children
Apr 20 2013

How’s your green thumb?  Need some tips on gardening?  Join plant expert Jeri Cretti as she helps us plant, care for and harvest a successful vegetable garden.  Topics will include: protecting plants against the elements, appropriate plants for each season and plants that can be replanted.  Attendees will leave with a vegetable plant that they have repotted in class.  We will also have a raffle of the raised planting bed, but you must be present to win.

 

Event Type: 
Class
Age: 
Adult
April 20, 2013 - 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Looking forward to a magical night? The Aveda Institute and Sephora cosmetics have decided to lend a hand. We will raffle off free makeovers and makeup bags on the day of prom. All you need to enter is your library card. For consideration, please register at the front desk.

Age: 
Teen
April 20, 2013 - 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

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.

Age: 
Tween
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April 20, 2013 - 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Children in elementary school are invited to read to our wonderful dog volunteers. They join us on the third Saturday of each month. This is an excellent program for children who are learning to read or need practice reading. Our patient dogs love to listen and they never criticize. Please call 303-452-7534 or stop by to make an appointment. 

Age: 
Children, Tween
April 18, 2013 - 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Interested in 3D image design for fun or work? Start learning how to use TinkerCad and Google Sketchup to create 3D images. This class will cover the basics of 3D design and getting ready to start printing. Registration suggested, but not required.

Event Type: 
The Studio
Age: 
Adult, Teen
April 18, 2013 - 6:30 pm to 7:00 pm

Join us at the library for a bilingual storytime! Every Thursday we’ll host a bilingual storytime for children and their parents. Come on in and enjoy stories in both English and Spanish.

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Children
April 18, 2013 - 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

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! Yarn provided. Light refreshments will be served.

Age: 
Adult
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Apr 18 2013

Join Ms. Rene for a great time in this program for children aged 3-6 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! Note: There is no program Tuesday, April 2 or Thursday, April 4.

Event Type: 
Music
Age: 
Children
April 17, 2013 - 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Need help with laptops, e-readers, tablets, Internet surfing, job applications or resumes?  Help is on the way! Individual appointments are for one hour per person with the Huron Street Tech Guide. Request an appointment at the library or call 303-405-3273.

April 17, 2013 - 6:00 pm to 6:30 pm

This program is intended for families with young children who like to hear stories and read books.  There will be a small snack at each program. No registration required.

  • April 17: Monkey Mania!
Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Family
April 17, 2013 - 10:00 am to 11:00 am

Join us for a lively discussion of Color of Water by James McBride. Appropriate for adults. Please see Anythink staff for a copy of the book.

Event Type: 
Book Club
Age: 
Adult
April 17, 2013 - 10:00 am to 10:30 am

Enjoy stories, finger plays, songs and other activities.  For children ages 2-6. 

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Children
April 17, 2013 - 9:45 am to 10:15 am

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. 

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Children
April 17, 2013 - 9:30 am to 10:00 am

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.

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Children
April 16, 2013 - 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Make gorgeous tile coasters! Prevent ring blemishes on your coffee table. Supplies provided. Space is limited; registration required.

Event Type: 
Class
The Studio
Age: 
Adult
April 16, 2013 - 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Learn how to create spreadsheets and use cells, formulas and worksheets to automatically calculate and update your data. Additional topics include: adjusting column widths; inserting, copying, deleting and renaming worksheets; and using formulas. Space is limited; registration recommended.

Age: 
Adult
April 16, 2013 - 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm
Join us every Tuesday for our fun, free, movies and gaming. We’ll provide the popcorn so you can just sit back and enjoy.
In April, we’ll be showcasing the last three movies in the Ice Age series.
  • April 2: Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
  • April 9: Xbox and Wii
  • April 16: Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas
  • April 23: Xbox and Wii
  • April 30: Ice Age: Continental Drift
Age: 
Family
April 16, 2013 - 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

This book details what it’s like growing up in the shadow of Rocky Flats in this story of family, secrets, politics and sickness. This is the true biography of a local woman. Join us to discuss Full Body Burden: Growing Up in the Shadow of Rocky Flats by Kristen Iverson.

Event Type: 
Book Club
Age: 
Adult
Apr 16 2013

Join Ms. Rene for a great time in this program for children aged 3-6 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! Note: There is no program Tuesday, April 2 or Thursday, April 4.

Event Type: 
Music
Age: 
Children
April 16, 2013 - 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Join us for stories, songs, and activities that are just right for active toddlers, then stay for free play time afterwards. This program is for ages 2-3. Space is limited; registration required.

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Children

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