Make sushi a fun, fresh addition to your menu this summer. You’ll get to cut veggies for your own vegetable sushi rolls and practice rolling sushi with a bamboo rolling mat. Practice the basics with us and take away recipes for more ambitious efforts at home. Appropriate for adults. Space is limited; registration required.
Try dozens of athletic activities you’ve never seen before in this high-energy, interactive program. Think badminton might be fun? Ever wanted to try lacrosse? JumpBunch has these and more to get you moving and having fun. This is a great opportunity to help kids discover cool new games while improving their motor skills, hand-eye coordination and confidence.
LOCATION: Cherrywood Park at Prairie Hills Elementary School – 13801 Garfield Pl., Thornton, CO 80602 | map
Make your home garden bloom! Participants will learn more about freely available online tools to help you plan your dream flower or vegetable garden and assess which plants are best for your yard. Basic computer and Internet skills required. Space is limited, registration recommended.
On the second and fourth Thursdays of the month, we host a general Crafternoon for all ages. Teens, tweens, families and children are welcome to create with assorted crafting supplies.
Skype enables you to keep in touch with friends and family no matter where they are! Use Skype to make free video and voice calls, send instant messages and share files with other people around the world. Participants will learn how to download the software and discover popular features. Email address required. Space is limited, registration recommended.
Sing, dance, play games and play some basic instruments. Appropriate for children ages 2 and up. Space is limited; registration required.
Create a felted flower or your own unique design. Appropriate for adults. 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.
A storytime tale is reinvented for the modern big screen. Come munch on popcorn while watching the 2011 version of Little Red Riding Hood, the classic French tale first published in 1697. Rated PG-13. Appropriate for teens.
You won’t want to miss this month’s writing club as we feast on pizza and poetry. This time we will bring words and drama together in some poetry slamming! Come share a piece you’ve already written, or find inspiration to write something new. Grades 6-12 welcome.
Did you know that cocoa beans were once used as money? At this tasty program, you’ll learn the history of chocolate and get to try the traditional Aztec drink. You’ll also get to sample this amazing food by dipping treats into a chocolate fountain. Appropriate for teens. Space is limited; registration required.
Do you draw? Like to write? Making a film? If the answer is yes to any of these questions, then the Creation Space is the place for you. We provide a quiet space to create – no grades and no judgment. Share if you wish, or keep you work to yourself. Any way is good. So please stop by and join the fun.
Get in the game! Become part of popular board games as you play giant lawn-sized versions of checkers, Jenga, Twister, and more with your family. Appropriate for kids and families. Space is limited; registration required.
Give Dad a big hooray by making him a special gift for Father’s Day. Appropriate for kids and families. Space is limited; registration required.
Enjoy stories, finger plays, songs and other fun activities just for preschoolers. Appropriate for ages 3-5.
Give Dad a big hooray by making him a special gift for Father’s Day. Appropriate for kids and families. 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.
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.
Discover your inner playwright, actor or stage designer at your local Anythink. Learn about the traditional art of shadow puppetry and then create a theater and play of your own. You can use traditional stories such as “The Three Billy Goats Gruff,” or create a story using the patterns provided. Feeling creative? Come up with your very own puppets and write your own play. Appropriate for ages 6-11. Space is limited; registration required.
Discover your inner playwright, actor or stage designer at your local Anythink. Learn about the traditional art of shadow puppetry and then create a theater and play of your own. You can use traditional stories such as “The Three Billy Goats Gruff,” or create a story using the patterns provided. Feeling creative? Come up with your very own puppets and write your own play. Appropriate for ages 6-11. Space is limited; registration 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. Space is limited; registration required.
Do you have a tablet or e-reader, but miss the look and feel of the traditional book? Let's fix that problem and craft an attractive and protective cover for your device from the cover of an old book. Appropriate for adults. Bring your device to class for a custom fit. Space is limited; registration required.
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. Appropriate for kids and families. Space is limited; registration required.
Looking to buy a new digital camera or sell your old clothes? Learn how to create an eBay account and how to bid and sell on this consumer auction site. An email address and intermediate Internet skills required. Space is limited, registration recommended.
Drop in for some casual play of ping-pong! Appropriate for teens. Space is limited; registration required.
Ever aspire to be a CSI agent? Here’s your chance to delve into the mysteries of forensic science to solve a murder mystery. Analyze crime evidence such as blood samples, fingerprints and unknown powders, and learn how CSI agents use the scientific method to solve crimes. Presented by the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. Appropriate for teens. Space is limited; registration required.
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.
Create a family masterpiece in this program that has all the fun of painting without the mess. We’ll use Popsicle molds to create a different sort of paintbrush that’s easy for all ages to use. 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!
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.
Delve into computers and get an email address. Learn about browsers, files and programs, and get comfortable with the daily operation of a computer. Registration recommended.
Using Publisher, you can create flyers, brochures, and newsletters. This user friendly application allows you to easily input graphics, photos and text to make a high quality publication. Sign up today! All ages are welcome.
Our youngest Anythinkers (18 months-4 years) will enjoy this playtime in our backyard. Themes change weekly and include messy play, a parachute, building blocks and bubbles.
The Jackman Brothers will delight you with their crazy antics, talented skills and premiere entertainment resources. Help them create a story filled with comedy, music, juggling, singing, stunts, balloon surprises and much more. Appropriate for kids and families.
Did you know that cocoa beans were once used as money? At this tasty program, you’ll learn the history of chocolate and get to try the traditional Aztec drink. You’ll also get to sample this amazing food by dipping treats into a chocolate fountain. Appropriate for teens. Space is limited; registration required.
Enjoy a family-friendly film in our program-space-turned-movie-theater. Space is limited; registration required.
Bring a couple friends, and enjoy a variety of new games in our large programming room. Light refreshments will be served. Recommended for students in grades 1-5. Space is limited; registration is required.
Create your very own Search and Find toy to challenge yourself, friends and family. Shake, roll, and whirl it to find the objects hidden inside. The fun continues by joining in on the Anythink Scavenger Hunt. Appropriate for ages 4-11. Space is limited; registration required.
Try dozens of athletic activities you’ve never seen before in this high-energy, interactive program. Think badminton might be fun? Ever wanted to try lacrosse? JumpBunch has these and more to get you moving and having fun. This is a great opportunity to help kids discover cool new games while improving their motor skills, hand-eye coordination and confidence.
LOCATION: Danahy Park – Livingston Dr. & Roseanna Dr., Northglenn, CO | map
Create your very own Search and Find toy to challenge yourself, friends and family. Shake, roll, and whirl it to find the objects hidden inside. The fun continues by joining in on the Anythink Scavenger Hunt. Appropriate for ages 4-11. Space is limited; registration 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.
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 required.
Join us outside the library 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.
Your family will enjoy launching balls and knocking down blocks in this large-scale lawn version of Angry Birds, based on the popular mobile game. You can also make your own mini pom-pom Angry Birds to launch at Dixie cups. Space is limited; registration required.
Your family will enjoy launching balls and knocking down blocks in this large-scale lawn version of Angry Birds, based on the popular mobile game. You can also make your own mini pom-pom Angry Birds to launch at Dixie cups. Space is limited; registration required.
Create a felted flower project or your own unique design. Appropriate for adults. Space is limited; registration required.
Did you know that cocoa beans were once used as money? At this tasty program, you’ll learn the history of chocolate and get to try the traditional Aztec drink. You’ll also get to sample this amazing food by dipping treats into a chocolate fountain. Appropriate for teens. Space is limited; registration required.
Create your own little boat to play with in the water. The adventurous can make little surfboards and watch them coast to a smooth landing. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please wear clothing that’s OK to get wet. Appropriate for kids and families. Space is limited; registration required.
Wondering how Skype works? Come see how you can talk to people over the Internet with a microphone through your computer or use the application on your phone. Please bring a microphone if you want to practice. Space is limited; registration required.
Create a felted flower project or your own unique design. Appropriate for adults. Space is limited; registration required.
