Join our Huron Teen Writing club! This time we will be prepping movie scripts for our make-your-own film series throughout the month. Grades 6-12 welcome.
First-time novelist Rachel Joyce has written the sweetest, most uplifting story called The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry. Join us as we follow Harold Fry's walk across England, for a sick friend, for himself, and ultimately for anyone who has a trip to take to reach inner peace.
Come with your little one (18 months to 4 years) to enjoy one or all of our interactive play stations. We provide a place for you to have a “play date” at our house!
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.
Spend time with your toddler listening to stories, songs, and finger plays geared just for them. Appropriate for kids ages 2-3.
Share time with your little one with songs, rhymes, and stories, then stay for free play time afterwards. Appropriate for ages birth-23 months. Space is limited; registration required.
Do you know how to surf? Get some tips on how to effectively surf the Internet. You will learn how to find and evaluate quality websites. Basic computer skills required, such as how to use a mouse and keyboard. All ages are welcome. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.
A new way to explore early literacy! This drop-in program is for children through 6 years old and their parents. 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 two times during the hour to do a group movement, or story activity. This is a new and exciting way to create a path of life-long learning.
Need computer help? The library is offering assistance twice a week. Half-hour appointments are available. Please call 303-405-3231 to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins welcome; first come, first served.
Join us for a lively discussion on Broken by Lisa Jones.
Learn how to animate like the pros using the free open-sourced program Blender. Appropriate for students grades 6-12. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.
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.
Jan. 7 – Play It: What’s your favorite game? Play your favorite board and video games or learn some new ones.
Jan. 14 – Try It: Discover the wacky and wonderful world of science. This month we design and race balloon rockets.
Jan. 28 – Build It: We provide the Legos and building blocks; bring your imagination and see what you can create.
What do YOU want at the library? Have fun with other teens and help the library create new experiences for you and your friends. Snacks served. Grades 6-12.
Nothing Daunted: The Unexpected Education of Two Society Girls in the West, by Dorothy Wickenden, is the true story of some clever men in Elkland, Colo., who brought a couple of school teachers out West and taught them a few things. Wickenden is the executive editor of the New Yorker. Join us in discussing this fascinating history.
A new way to explore early literacy! This drop-in program is for children up to age 4 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 at various times during the hour to do a group movement or story activity.
Sing, dance, play games and play some basic instruments. Appropriate for kids ages 3-5. Space is limited; registration required.
Sing, dance, play games and learn how to play some basic instruments. Appropriate for kids ages 3-5. Space is limited; registration required.
Interested in different aspects of the new makerspace? Learn about how the 3D printer can be utilized for design purposes. We will cover 3D image creation, 3D printing and play with computer guts as timing permits. Registration suggested, but not required.
Sing, dance, play games and play some basic instruments. Appropriate for kids 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.
Do you want to be a Pokemon Master? Bring your DS or cards to battle other trainers, answer trivia, and have the chance to win an exclusive gym badge. Grades 2-4 welcome.
Sit by the fire while you work on and share your crocheting projects with friends. A teacher is available for those who want to learn.
Play BINGO and win books! All ages welcome.
Have lots of fun with songs and stories for the whole family. All ages welcome; no registration required.
Still working with your Nook, Kindle or tablet? Learn how to use your library resources with your Nook or Kindle, and see the differences between ereaders and tablets. Please bring your device and cord so we can practice downloading books. Registration suggested, but not required.
Join us at the library for a bilingual storytime! Every Thursday we'll host a bilingual storytime for children and their parents. Enjoy stories in both English and Spanish.
Come express yourself and improve your artistic style through different mediums and techniques. Space is limited; registration recommended. Please visit our online calendar to register.
Come hang out, enjoy a hot air balloon craft, and eat snacks. Grades 4-7 welcome.
On the second and fourth Thursdays of the month, we'll host a general Crafternoon for all ages. Teens, tweens, families and children are welcome to create with assorted crafting supplies.
Need computer help? The library is offering assistance twice a week. Half-hour appointments are available. Please call 303-405-3231 to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins welcome; first come, first served.
Enjoy a movie and some popcorn at your library. Appropriate for students grades 6-12.
Stop by the library after school every week for some awesome teen activities.
Sing, dance, play games and learn how to play some basic instruments. Appropriate for kids ages 3-6.
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.
Sing, dance, play games and learn how to play some basic instruments. Appropriate for kids ages 3-6.
Life Coaching and Your Bucket List: Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda: Making Your Bucket List and Checking Things Off. Special Speaker Juli Alvarado introduces this month-long series on living your best life and preparing yourself and your loved ones for life after life.
Make a date with your sweetheart and enjoy a movie at the library. Popcorn is provided, but don’t worry – we won’t care if you sneak in a few snacks of your own. Appropriate for adults 18 and up. Please call Anythink Wright Farms at 303-405-3200 for the movie title.
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.
Funny Stories - Books to tickle your funny bone.
Get involved and be heard: Join the advisory board! Students from grades 5-8 are invited to visit Anythink Commerce City to discuss projects they would like to see at the library. Snacks are provided.
Creativity reigns with each new weekly arts-and-crafts project. All ages welcome.
Try out some cool new apps, experiment with filming and picture taking or just enjoy browsing the web on a new device. Grades 6-12 welcome.
Who knew you could have this much fun at the library? We’ve got great programs for teens at Anythink Washington Street. Grades 6-12 welcome. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.
Jan. 2 – TAB: Get involved and let your voice and opinion be heard through the Teen Advisory Board (TAB).
Jan. 9 – Hot Cocoa and Haiku: Warm up at the library while we read haiku poetry and write some of our own, all while sipping on hot cocoa.
Jan. 16 – Van Gogh at the Library: Learn a bit about the famous artist Vincent Van Gogh and his work while creating your own masterpiece.
Jan. 23 – Teen Wii: Show off your Wii skills while mingling with your friends at the library.
Jan. 30 – January Craft: Get crafty and creative with a January-inspired project.
Play with your food at the library! Make some candy creatures, play with them and then eat them –if they’re not too cute, that is. Appropriate for elementary-age children.
Join photographer Kyler Deutmeyer for four weeks of hands-on digital photography. Deutmeyer is an adventure sports and outdoor lifestyle photographer based in Denver, Colorado. His images have appeared in publications including Outside Magazine, Men's Health and Runner's World, and have been used by companies including Patagonia, Black Diamond and the Access Fund. His work can be viewed at www.kylerdeutmeyer.com.
Spend time with your preschooler listening to stories, songs and finger plays geared just for them. Appropriate 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
Enjoy stories, finger plays, songs and other fun activities just for preschoolers. Appropriate for ages 3-5. Space is limited; registration recommended. Please visit our online calendar to register.
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.
Do you need to start with the basics? We've got you covered. We'll go over the basic parts of a computer and how to operate a mouse and keyboard. Also learn about browsers, files and programs, and get comfortable with the daily operation of a computer. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.
