Do something different every Wednesday! Come by and create something fun with others. Grades 6-12 welcome.
Design lightweight beads with needle felting and colorful roving for jewelry or clothing accessories. Supplies provided. Space is limited; registration required. Please register using our online calendar.
This year our annual classic is John Steinbeck’s Grapes of Wrath. Did you know that title was suggested by his wife? It is the story of the experiences of the Joad family from the time of their eviction from a farm near Sallisaw, Oklahoma to their first winter in California.
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!
Keep working on the basics of computers. Get an email and learn more about the Internet. Learn about browsers, files, flash drives and programs, and get comfortable with the daily operation of a computer. Registration using our online calendar suggested, but not required.
Learn the basic functions of Excel and how to create a spreadsheet so you can organize information. Basic computer skills required, such as how to use a mouse and keyboard. Sign up today! All ages are welcome.
Join us for a discussion of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot. Henrietta Lacks was a poor southern tobacco farmer working the same land her slave ancestors had. She became immortal when her cells were taken without her permission. Her cells, the first to be grown culturally, were sold by the billions and used to develop the polio vaccine and to understand cancer. Her cells spawned a multimillion dollar industry. She and her family never received a cent.
Get ready to get your body moving during a fun round of indoor volleyball. We’ll play using a net and a balloon and whatever energy you bring with you. Appropriate for students in grades 6-12.
Join us as we discuss The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson. Between 1915 and 1970, almost six million African Americans migrated from the South to escape Jim Crow laws, and this Great Migration changed the entire face of the United States.
Be a kid again! On the third Saturday of every month, we host a Family Fun Saturday with an activity and snacks. This August we’ll be creating back-to-school crafts, including a pen holder, journal and study cubby. Please stop by and join the fun.
Continue with Microsoft Word as you see some of the neat things you can do, such as modifying documents and importing information into Word. See how to manipulate tables and pictures while working with documents. This class requires some previous knowledge of Word. Registration using our online calendar suggested, but not required.
Come for an informal gathering of yarn-crafters as we chat, work on current projects, share techniques and knowledge, and learn new things. Bring a current project to work on and your hooks and needles. Some yarn provided, as well as light refreshments.
On the first, third and fifth Thursdays of the month, we host Bingo for Books for all ages. Teens, tweens, families and children are welcome to join in the Bingo fun, with books for prizes!
Join us for a lively discussion of Guns, Germs and Steel by Jared Diamond.
Make tasty (and healthy) smoothies, and enjoy recipes to make at home! Space is limited; registration required.
If you’re done with filling out forms by hand, here’s your chance to get an email address and create a secure password. Learn how to send and receive emails while attaching documents. Registration using our online calendar suggested, but not required.
Do you have questions about ereaders? Drop by the ereader information table by the front door to ask questions or play with an ereader. No registration necessary.
Working with Picasa on your computer and wanting 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 photos. Registration using our online calendar suggested, but not required.
On the second and fourth Thursdays of the month, we host a general crafternoon for assorted crafting supplies all ages. Teens, tweens, families and children are welcome to come and make some amazing creations.
Come see award-winning journalist and veteran Rocky Mountain News reporter Dusty Saunders share his experiences from his storied career while promoting autobiography, Heeere's Dusty. Saunders has won numerous journalism awards and interviewed all kinds of well-known personalities, including Tom Brokaw, Charlie Gibson, Ted Turner, Bob Costas, Katie Couric, Peter Jennings, Bob Hope, Mary Tyler Moore and Alan Alda. Dusty will answer any questions people have and sign his book, which will be available for purchase.
Delve into computers, including how to turn it on and operate a mouse and keyboard. Learn about browsers, files and programs, and get comfortable with the daily operation of a computer. Registration using our online calendar suggested, but not required.
This class will get you started on how to create, save, open, and edit a word document. You will also learn how to format, modify font, add photos, and adjust the page set up. Basic computer skills required, such as how to use a mouse and keyboard. Sign up today! All ages are welcome.
Celebrate the end of mySummer, Anythink-style. We will have crafts, snacks and games. Plus, don’t forget to join the fun as we find out which crazy color was the most popular for Miss Colleen to dye her hair. Come and join the fun and celebrate the success of mySummer here at Anythink Commerce City.
Come and read to our special listening dogs – they love a good story! Our dogs come from the Denver Pet Partners and are specially trained. This is an especially good experience for children ages 6-12 and reluctant readers who are afraid of dogs. Space is limited, so please register at the front desk.
Still working with your Nook, Kindle or Tablet? Come learn how to use your library resources with your Nook or Kindle. See the difference between an e-reader and a tablet. Please bring your device and cord so we can practice downloading books. Registration using our online calendar suggested, but not required.
Take a look at several different ways in which you can organize those documents and photos. Space is limited; registration required.
On the first, third and fifth Thursdays of the month, we host Bingo for Books for all ages. Teens, tweens, families and children are welcome to join in the Bingo fun, with books for prizes!
Celebrate the end of mySummer at Anythink Bennett by slipping and sliding at our annual Foam Day! Once the firefighters spray soapsuds, it's time to dive in! Goggles recommended; fun required.
Decorate a canvas tote bag. Perfect for gift bags, carrying groceries or your library books! Supplies provided. Space is limited; registration required.
Design a mixed-media quilt block with fusible fiber, fabric, stitching and images. Bring your own sewing machine and supplies, or share ours. Also, please bring a digital image if you wish for a photo transfer to fabric. Beginners welcome. Appropriate for adults. Space is limited; registration required.
You made it through the summer! Join Ms. Rene at Anythink Perl Mack for an afternoon of ice cream and games. Wear your swimsuit and good shoes, because you never know what she might have in store for you. All ages welcome.
Bring your journals and reflect with us all the fun things we did at the library this summer. How many books did we read? Did we fill the whole box with pom-poms? How many activities did you and your family do? It will be a fun time as we celebrate everyone’s creativity! Open to everyone.
Enjoy a fun new craft by making some cool energy wristbands.
Spend time with your preschooler listening to stories, songs and finger plays geared just for them. Appropriate for kids ages 3-5. Space is limited; registration required.
Get your imagination moving by making awesome stunt racetracks for matchbox cars. Work together to make Anythink’s longest racetrack ever, or build your own creation. Appropriate for kids and families.
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!
Come and see what Craigslist has to offer. See how to create an account and buy or sell on Craigslist. Get help with searching and responding to advertisements. Registration suggested, but not 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.
Microsoft PowerPoint is an easy to use software program that allows you to create a slideshow presentation. Learn PowerPoint and prepare for your next presentation. Basic computer skills such as how to use a mouse and keyboard are required. All ages are welcome. Sign up today!
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.
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.
Celebrate the end of mySummer, Anythink-style. Visit Anythink Brighton for details.
The American Medical Association describes tai chi as “characterized by physical movement and mental concentration; its purpose is to moderately exercise all the muscles and achieve integration between mind and body.” “Joe” Dunn, instructor at the Northglenn Senior Center, will help you learn the basic movements of this ancient practice. Please wear comfortable clothing for this outdoor class. Appropriate for adults. Space is limited; registration is required.
Join us outside or in the program space for a blend of classic yoga for people of every size, shape and skill level. Relax and get psyched at the same time! Participants should bring a water bottle and yoga mat, and prepare for an outdoor session. Appropriate for adults. Space is limited; registration required.
Celebrate the end of mySummer, Anythink-style. Visit Anythink Wright Farms for details.
Show your pet how much you care this summer by making special microwave treats at the library for your furry friend. All ingredients will be provided, and you’ll go home with treats, a recipe book, and information about cooking for pets. Participants are encouraged to bring a picture of their pet to share. All ages welcome. Space is limited; registration required.
Don’t be overwhelmed with booking airline tickets, hotels, rental cars and restaurants. This interactive class will introduce you to the many free online resources to help you plan the perfect vacation. Intermediate Internet skills and an email address are required.
Have lots of fun with songs and stories for the whole family. Open to all ages.
Show your dog or cat how much you care this summer. Make special microwave treats at the library for your furry friend. All ingredients will be provided, and you'll go home with treats, a recipe book and information about cooking for pets. Participants are encouraged to bring a picture of their pet to share. All ages welcome. Space is limited; registration required.
Join with neighbors and friends to see all the submitted works of art on display. Along with artists and judges, there’ll be prizes and food. Appropriate for teens. Space is limited; registration required.
