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.
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.
Join us for a drop-in lunch program sponsored by the Food Bank of the Rockies. Free for ages 18 and under.
Join us for stories, songs, and movement activities perfect for active toddlers. Play clothes for messy play are recommended. Appropriate for ages 1-3.
It’s that time of year again! Gather the family and join us at Anythink Perl Mack for a photo shoot with a local photographer. A green screen background will give you the option to choose your own background, giving your family the perfect setting for a holiday photo. Each family will receive one photo print out as well as a digital copy for your own use.
New to canning? It’s not as complicated as you might think. Together we will learn how to preserve a tasty treat for later. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.
Help us create a podcast. You will learn how to audio engineer and broadcast. Participants must stay for an entire recording session. Two recording sessions will happen during each program. Appropriate for ages 12 and up.
Handle all your holiday stresses with ease! Join local expert and certified health coach Melani Schweder for an afternoon dedicated to self-care and stress relief. Participants will learn about herbs that boost the body's resilience to stress, and create a calming essential oil rollerball to take home and enjoy. Appropriate for adults. Space is limited; online registration required.
Learn yoga through stories, songs, and movement activities. Little yogis will practice breathing exercises and have time to get creative, too. This program is intended for kids 3-8 years old, but older and younger participants are welcome to attend.
Therapy dogs provide a safe, non-judgmental audience for kids to practice their reading aloud. Bring a book you have been working on or choose from one of ours. Read to one of our patient furry friends. This program is appropriate for ages 6-12. Reading sessions will be limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please check in with a staff member for a reading time on the day of the program.
Learn from former Studio host Rachel Wood about using Illustrator and the laser engraver to create a personalized ornament for the holiday. Space and supplies are limited; registration preferred. Please visit our online calendar to register.
Join us for this beginner-friendly yoga series the second and fourth Saturday of each month. Instructor Anna Gibson will lead participants through these gentle yoga sessions. These lessons will offer techniques to help establish or continue your yoga practice. Registration recommended but not required.
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.
Do you love true crime? Join fellow true crime aficionados as we discuss our favorite books, documentaries and podcasts of the genre. Coffee and tea will be provided. No registration required.
Start your weekend with an adventurous morning filled with stories, songs and activities designed to build up your kiddo’s brain power.
Get your weekend started right with Bingo night, hosted by a diverse array of community members who help to make the Perl Mack neighborhood shine. Appropriate for all ages.
Share your work and ideas with other writers and aspiring writers in this fun and supportive workshop. Learn to write better, receive feedback and be more creative. Snacks provided. Appropriate for ages 12 and up.
Enjoy stories, puppet plays, rhymes and other fun activities that promote early literacy just for preschoolers. Appropriate for kids ages 1-6. No registration required.
Meet at Anythink Bennett to discuss the book The Son by Philipp Meyer. For more information, please call 303-405-3231.
Explore early literacy and learning through hands-on sensory activities. Be ready to move, build, play and create. Appropriate for children ages 0-4 and their caregivers. Play clothes appropriate for messy play recommended.
Join us as we read, play and make a craft in this fun-filled program! Appropriate for kids ages 3-6.
Explore early literacy by using the many different stations to interact with your little one. Participants will gather together at the end for a story. Caregivers with children through age 4 are welcome. No registration required.
Come in your pajamas, with blanket in hand, to enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and other fun activities. Appropriate for ages 3-6, but older and younger participants are welcome to attend.
We welcome you to join us for an evening of photography sharing from members of our community. Learn about locations, techniques and devices that amateur and professional photographers are using to capture their special moments. Interested in being a part of the slideshow? Please submit your photos to kflores@anythinklibraries.org by closing on Wednesday Nov. 20th.
New members of all skills are welcome to participate. Registration is not required.
In honor of National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), join us for this weekly series to get your creative juices flowing. Participate in idea-generating exercises that are perfect for writers of any caliber and any experience level.
Refreshments will be provided, no registration required.
Can you design the next Taj Mahal? Create and build the future using LEGO™ bricks in Snapology’s new and exciting architecture class, hosted at the library. Appropriate for kids ages 7-12. Space is limited; registration required.
What would happen if you built a LEGO tower and swung a paintbrush from the top? Join us as we get creative with LEGO pendulum painting. All materials will be provided.
In this painting program, we’ll focus on the importance of shadow and light. You’ll learn what these two elements add to a painting and how to create dimension while painting from a still life composition. We’ll paint a piece for the season using props and light in The Studio. It is not necessary to attend all programs. Space and supplies are limited; registration preferred. Painting smocks, canvases and paint provided. Appropriate for ages 13 and up.
Drop in to paint, color, cut and sculpt in an evening of creative expression. Appropriate for all ages.
Get ready to get cheesy as we cook up some queso.
We’ll experiment with different recipes and ingredients to discover the ultimate cheese dip.
No registration required.
Challenge your friends or the teen librarian to an intense game of Mario Kart, or learn the epic game of One Night Ultimate Werewolf. Join us for laughs, snacks, and various video and board games. Appropriate for students in grades 6-12.
Join us for open Studio 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're working on or simply learn something new. The Studio will help you take your skills to the next level.
Use our equipment and supplies to create your own masterpiece or to learn a new skill. In this weekly open lab, everyone is welcome to drop in and work on their own projects with the help of our guides. Plans will be available for those that do not have their own project ideas, and creativity is highly encouraged.
Join us in this new series geared especially for homeschool families. This month we’ll explore physics with LEGO pendulum painting. Adults are encouraged to network and share best practices, while the kids work on their 21st century and STEM skills.
Do you need help with your computer or other tech devices? Want to know how to download ebooks or attach a document to an email? The Anythink York Street Tech Guide is here to help. Personalized, one-on-one sessions are by appointment only. To schedule, call Anythink York Street at 303-405-3234 for more information.
Sing, dance, play basic instruments and move creatively. This program is appropriate for ages 2-5.
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.
Spend time with your toddler listening to stories, songs and finger plays geared just for them. Then enjoy a few minutes of social time with other caregivers while the children play with toys. Appropriate for kids ages 2-3. No registration required.
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.
Do you have a burning question about technology? Drop in to ask questions about resumes, using your device, computer, or learn how to download ebooks to your phone or tablet. All ages welcome.
Discover the world of story through reading, writing and storytelling every third Thursday of the month. Appropriate for kids in grades 3-8. No registration required.
Share time with your little one with songs, rhymes and stories for babies and their caregivers. Appropriate for ages birth-23 months.
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.
Sing, dance, and learn how to play some basic instruments. Appropriate for kids ages 2-6. No registration required.
Drop in to learn how to use the Cricut machine and make a unique piece of artwork that you can take home or give to someone special.
Join us to practice speaking in both English and Español with your fellow community members. Learn useful tips for basic conversation in your new language, and enjoy sharing what you already know!
Le invitamos a que practique hablar en ingles y español con miembros de su comunidad. Reciba consejos útiles para conversaciones básicas en su nueva idioma y comparta sus conocimientos con sus compañeros. Registración por internet no es necesaria. Nos reunimos el primer y tercer miércoles de cada mes.
Play a variety of video games on the big screen. Appropriate for ages 12 and up. Snacks provided.
Explore a vast palette of colors with different textures, tones, and mediums with five workshops this fall. All ages are welcome.
Color Stories Part I: Your Color Story Wednesday, November 20 | 4-5 pm
What’s your color story? Within a zine, reflect upon various experiences you associate with different colors. From there, invent your own color swatches with a little mixing of paint and a lot of mashing of your imagination.
Color Stories, Part II: DIY Wall Hangings Wednesday, Dec. 4, 4-5 pm
Using sticks, yarn, rope & wire, craft a mini woven wall hanging.
Color Stories, Part III: Assemblage Tuesday, Dec. 10, 4-5 pm
Inspired by Louise Nevelson, craft a monochromatic small sculpture from found objects.
Color Stories, Part IV: Chains for Change Thursday, Dec. 12, 4-5 pm
Let’s start a chain reaction…right in the lobby of the library! Begin to co-create a colorful installation that will be exhibited and contributed to throughout the Winter.
Color Stories, Part V: Chains for Change, II Monday, Dec. 16, 4-5 pm
Let’s start a chain reaction…right in the lobby of the library! Finish up the co-creation of a colorful installation that will be exhibited and contributed to throughout the Winter.
Join this teen-run community for otakus to watch your favorite anime, enjoy Japanese snacks and learn about Japanese language and culture. Appropriate for teens in grades 7-12. No registration required.
Join us for a drop-in snack program sponsored by the Food Bank of the Rockies. Free for ages 18 and under.
