Past events

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December 3, 2019 - 10:30 am to 11:00 am

Experience stories, puppets, songs and other fun activities that promote early literacy for preschoolers.

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Children
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December 3, 2019 - 10:00 am to 11:00 am

Join us for an informal discussion of email, resumes, internet searching, ereaders and more. Drop-in anytime. All ages are welcome. 

Event Type: 
Tech
Age: 
Adult
December 2, 2019 - 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

Join our discussion of The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America’s Shining Women by Kate Moore, and vote on our January book. We have copies of The Radium Girls available at the branch – ask a staff member to get a copy. Appropriate for adults. Registration suggested, but not required. 

Event Type: 
Book Club
Age: 
Adult
December 2, 2019 - 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Let’s work together to make cute and delicious truffles out of store-bought cookies, cream cheese, and white chocolate. This program is intended for kids in K-5th grade. Space is limited; registration required. 

Age: 
Children
December 2, 2019 - 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
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Learn the basics of Adobe Illustrator by creating an 8x10 digital print. Use the tools and resources available in The Studio to create a gift for the holiday. Your design will be printed on canvas material and each participant will be given a rustic frame. Space and supplies are limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.

Event Type: 
The Studio
December 2, 2019 - 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Explore a variety of activities involving science, technology, engineering, art and math. Appropriate for elementary school-aged kids and their caregivers. 

  • Dec. 2 – Remarkable Reptiles with Denver Zoo
  • Dec. 12 – Sensational Plants with Denver Botanic Gardens
  • Dec. 16 – Brainteasers with Colorado Ballet
Age: 
Children
December 2, 2019 - 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

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.

 

Age: 
Children, Family, Teen, Tween
December 2, 2019 - 10:15 am to 11:00 am

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.

 

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Children
November 30, 2019 - 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

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.

 

Event Type: 
The Studio
Age: 
Adult, Children, Family, Teen, Tween
November 27, 2019 - 4:15 pm to 5:00 pm

Play a variety of video games on the big screen. Appropriate for ages 12 and up. Snacks provided.

Event Type: 
Class
Age: 
Teen, Tween
November 27, 2019 - 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Test your engineering skills, battle it out and make new friends. Each participant will make their own robot and test them out in the Battle Royale Arena – a shrinking play field. This multi-player showdown will make for nothing short of a great time. Best for upper-elementary ages, tweens and teens.

Event Type: 
Tech
Age: 
Teen
November 27, 2019 - 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Test your wits during Thanksgiving break as you try out a different Escape Room each day.

You’ll get 30 minutes to solve the day’s puzzling challenges.

If your group of up to 6 people would like to register for a specific time, please email Jakob at jseelig@anythinklibraries.org to sign up.

Event Type: 
Class
Age: 
Family, Teen, Tween
November 27, 2019 - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Join us for a drop-in lunch program sponsored by the Food Bank of the Rockies. Free for ages 18 and under.

Age: 
Children, Family, Teen, Tween
November 27, 2019 - 11:00 am to 11:30 am

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. 

Event Type: 
Music
Age: 
Children
November 27, 2019 - 11:00 am to 11:30 am

Sing, dance, play basic instruments and move creatively. Appropriate for ages 2-6.

Event Type: 
Music
Age: 
Children
November 27, 2019 - 10:30 am to 11:00 am

Gather for song, story and rhyme time for babies and their caregivers. Appropriate for ages birth-2 years old.

Event Type: 
Class
Age: 
Children
November 27, 2019 - 10:00 am to 10:30 am

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. 

Event Type: 
Music
Age: 
Children
November 27, 2019 - 9:30 am to 10:15 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. No registration required.

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Children
November 26, 2019 - 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm

Discover and play with the Parrot Mambo, an adorable critter likely to be on many a holiday shopping list this year. This small plastic drone is intuitive to fly, using a smartphone. It's small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, and it supports modular accessories.

Age: 
Adult
November 26, 2019 - 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Did you purchase a new device? Do you need an email address? Learn basic computer skills in these drop-in sessions. Stop by with your tech questions. Walk-ins welcomed. No registration is required.

Event Type: 
Tech
Age: 
Adult
November 26, 2019 - 4:15 pm to 5:45 pm

Play a variety of roleplaying card, board and book-based games with us. No experience necessary, but a sense of humor is required. Snacks provided. Appropriate for ages 12 and up.

Event Type: 
Class
Age: 
Teen, Tween
November 26, 2019 - 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Appetizers are the beginning to any great meal. Get ready for a festive season of eating with friends and family as we prep and taste appetizer recipes that will set the stage for a delightful dinner. Appropriate for elementary school-aged kids. Space is limited; registration required.  

Age: 
Children
November 26, 2019 - 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Work together to put on a small play. Participants will each get a part to read as we sit around the table. This is a great opportunity for kids and parents to practice reading together.

Event Type: 
Music
Age: 
Family
November 26, 2019 - 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Test your wits during Thanksgiving break as you try out a different Escape Room each day.

You’ll get 30 minutes to solve the day’s puzzling challenges.

If your group of up to 6 people would like to register for a specific time, please email Jakob at jseelig@anythinklibraries.org to sign up.

Event Type: 
Class
Age: 
Family, Teen, Tween
November 26, 2019 - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Join us for a drop-in lunch program sponsored by the Food Bank of the Rockies. Free for ages 18 and under.

Age: 
Children, Family, Teen, Tween
November 26, 2019 - 11:00 am to 3:00 pm

Transform lives – donate blood at a Vitalant mobile donation center. Several time slots are available. To schedule an appointment, please visit donors.vitalant.org or call 303-363-2300 and use Blood Drive Code A839. Drop-ins are welcome.

Age: 
Adult
November 26, 2019 - 10:30 am to 11:00 am

Experience stories, puppets, songs and other fun activities that promote early literacy for preschoolers.

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Children
November 25, 2019 - 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Join us for a fun sewing program with Inez Sanchez where you can create your own stuffed monster doll. One eye, two, or three? You decide! Appropriate for ages 11 and up. Space is limited; registration required. 

Age: 
Adult, Teen

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