Past events

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September 18, 2012 - 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Join our Huron Teen Writing club! Come share a piece you have already written, or find inspiration to write something new. Grades 6-12 welcome.

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Teen
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September 18, 2012 - 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm

Join us every Tuesday for our fun, free movies. Enjoy a family favorite along with some popcorn each week.

In September, we’ll watch these classic Pixar films:

• Sept. 4: Toy Story
• Sept. 11: Cars
• Sept. 18: Up
• Sept. 25: The Incredibles

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Family
September 18, 2012 - 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Just Like Us: The True Story of Four Mexican Girls Coming of Age in America by Helen Thorpe is a coming-of-age story about girlhood and friendship, as well as the resilience required to transcend poverty. This collection of true stories takes place in Denver. Thorpe was married to Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper.

Event Type: 
Book Club
Age: 
Adult
Sep 18 2012

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’ll play games, use easy musical instruments, shake bean bags and parachutes, and get ourselves moving and grooving!

Event Type: 
Music
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Children
September 18, 2012 - 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

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!

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Children
September 18, 2012 - 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Do you need to start with the basics? We’ve got you covered. We’ll go over the fundamentals of a computer and how to operate a mouse and keyboard. Learn about browsers, files and programs, and get comfortable with the daily operation of a computer. Space is limited; registration required.

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Adult, Children, Teen, Tween
September 18, 2012 - 10:30 am to 11:00 am

Sing, dance, play games and learn how to play some basic instruments. Appropriate for kids ages 3-6. Space is limited; registration required.

Event Type: 
Music
Age: 
Children
Sep 18 2012

This drop-in program for children through 6 years old and their parents is a new way to explore early literacy and create the path to lifelong learning! Six 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 two times during the hour to do a group movement or story activity.

Age: 
Children
September 18, 2012 - 10:00 am to 11:00 am

Need computer help? Anythink Bennett is offering assistance twice a week. Please call 303-405-3231 to schedule a half-hour appointment. Walk-ins welcome – first come, first served.

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Adult
September 18, 2012 - 10:00 am to 11:30 am

Bring in your résumé and learn how to beef it up! Learn basic dos and don’ts of formatting résumés. We will also go over some of the resources in the job center link on Anythink’s website. All ages welcome. Space is limited; registration required.

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Adult, Teen
September 18, 2012 - 10:00 am to 10:45 am

Share time with your little one with songs, rhymes, and stories for babies and their caregivers, then stay for free play time afterward. Appropriate for ages birth-24 months. Space is limited; registration required. 

Age: 
Children
September 18, 2012 - 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: 
Adult, Children
Sep 17 2012

Time for Bingo again! We’ll play several games of Bingo where the winners will get their choice of a children’s book or young adult book. All ages welcome.

Age: 
Children, Family, Teen
September 17, 2012 - 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

T.C. Boyle’s When the Killing’s Done combines pulse-pounding adventure with a socially conscious, richly humane tale regarding the dominion we attempt to exert – for better or worse – over the natural world. Join us to discuss this important topic.

Event Type: 
Book Club
Age: 
Adult
September 17, 2012 - 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 two times during the hour to do a group movement or story activity. No registration necessary.

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Children
September 17, 2012 - 10:00 am to 11:30 am

After working on your résumé, it’s time to take that information and search for a job. This class will give tips on how to search while using the ideas of a résumé class by analyzing job postings and how a résumé can be tailored to fit a job. Registration suggested, but not required.

September 17, 2012 - 10:00 am to 10:30 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.

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Children
September 17, 2012 - 10:00 am to 11:30 am

Following the Liz Ryan method of career rebooting, this group meets as a supportive, networking, and skills-sharing community. All job seekers and career changers are welcome to drop in.

 

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Adult
September 16, 2012 - 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm

Join other Austen lovers at this relaxing afternoon tea with Stephanie Barron, author of the Detective Jane Austen mysteries series and the Jane Austen Made Me Do It compilation. Tea and light refreshments will be served. Space is limited; registration required.

 

Age: 
Adult
September 15, 2012 - 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

The Jackman Brothers will delight you with their crazy antics, talented skills and premiere entertainment resources. They’ll get loud and silly, and need audience members to help them tell a good story! We guarantee a good time for all ages.

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Family
Sep 14 2012

Come to the library every week for an exciting and fun program. All ages welcome.

  • Sept. 7: Bingo for BooksPlay Bingo and win books!
  • Sept. 14: Gaming UnpluggedBetter than Xbox, more powerful than Wii…experience the awesomeness of board games!
  • Sept. 21: Sport StackingStack cups against a timer or with a friend. This is a fast-paced sport that’s a fun time for everyone.
  • Sept. 28: CraftVisit our Bee experience zone and make a “bee-utiful” craft!
Age: 
Children, Family, Teen
September 14, 2012 - 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Shhh! It’s quiet time at the library. Get your homework done so your weekend’s fun. All ages welcome.

Age: 
Children, Teen
September 13, 2012 - 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Having a great résumés is the first step to getting a new job. Come talk about different techniques for résumés and templates to use. Bring a flash drive or have an email address if working on the resume in class. Registration suggested, but not required.

September 13, 2012 - 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
September 13, 2012 - 6:00 pm to 6:45 pm

Come express yourself and improve your artistic style through different mediums and techniques. Space is limited; registration required.

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Adult
September 13, 2012 - 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm

Ever wondered what those white boxes on the roof of Anythink Commerce City hold? If you guessed beehives, you’re right! Wrangler Greg Rye will talk about and show you some of the bees on our roof and answer any questions you have about these important insects. All ages welcome.

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Family
September 13, 2012 - 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm

Need computer help? Anythink Bennett is offering assistance twice a week. Please call 303-405-3231 to schedule a half-hour appointment. Walk-ins welcome – first come, first served.

Age: 
Adult
Sep 13 2012

Stop by the library after school for some awesome teen activities. Appropriate for ages 11-18.

  • Sept. 6: Teen Advisory BoardLet your opinions be heard! It’s up to you to make your library cool and decide what programs YOU want.
  • Sept. 13: Marshmallow ShootersMake your own, take it home! For use with pom-poms and marshmallows.
  • Sept. 20: Ping-Pong Battle RoyalePit your mad ping-pong skills against an opponent. Who will reign as champion? It could be you.
  • Sept. 27: Make a Pop Tab BraceletIdeal for both girls and boys, these bracelets are easy to make and fun to wear.
Age: 
Teen
September 12, 2012 - 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm

According to a new U.S. regulation, certain people who came to the United States as children and meet several key guidelines may request consideration of deferred action for a period of two years, and may be eligible for employment. This policy is known as Deferred Action for Childhood (DACA). You're welcome to attend this informational session presented by McGuire Law to learn more details about this new regulation as a permanent resident.

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Adult
September 12, 2012 - 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm

Make a date with your sweetheart and enjoy a movie at the library! Popcorn 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 title of the movie being shown.

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Adult
September 12, 2012 - 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Get involved and be heard by joining the Teen Advisory Board at Anythink Commerce City. Students from grades 9-12 are invited to discuss projects they’d like to see at the library. Snacks will be provided.

Age: 
Teen
September 12, 2012 - 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Wednesdays, 3 pm

Who knew you could have this much fun at the library? We’ve got great programs for teens here at Anythink Washington Street. Appropriate for teens in grades 6-12. Space is limited; registration required.

  • Sept. 5: TABGet involved and let your voice and opinion be heard through the Teen Advisory Board (TAB).

  • Sept. 12: Tablet PictionaryIt’s Pictionary with a twist! We’ll be using iPad Draw and other tablet apps to play this traditional game in a modern way.

  • Sept. 19: Cubee CraftFold robots, models and more from downloaded templates to create your own 3D paper.

  • Sept. 26: Candy SushiIt’s time to create an artistic treat to eat. Use Swedish Fish, cereal and more to mold your very own candy sushi snack.


Age: 
Teen
September 12, 2012 - 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Create, play and socialize at the various activities we have planned. Appropriate for elementary-school-age children.

  • Sept. 5: Shrinky Dinks – Design and create a keychain using incredible shrinking plastic!
  • Sept. 12: Pine Cone Bird Feeders – Make a bird feeder out of pine cones, bird seed and peanut butter.
  • Sept. 19: Beautify Rocks – Transform a rock with transferrable images.
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Children

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