Past events

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December 21, 2011 - 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

For the last two weeks of December, we’ll have crafts, games and snacks every day. Join us in getting ready for the holidays with creative fantastic fun! Everyone is welcome.
•    Dec. 19: Cookie Decorating
•    Dec. 20: Holiday Storytime
•    Dec. 21:  Wii the Afternoon Away
•    Dec. 22:  Crafternoon and a Movie
•    Dec. 27:  Bored, but Not with Board Games
•    Dec. 28:  Craft Closet Cleanout
•    Dec. 29:  Bingo for Books
•    Dec. 31:  New Year’s Party (1-2:30 pm)

Age: 
Adult, Children, Family, Teen
Dec 21 2011

Watch the movie adaptation of the book Skipping Christmas by John Grisham. Luther Krank decides that for once he and his wife will skip the insane version of Christmas that their neighborhood has created and just go to the Caribbean instead. Starring Tim Allen, Jamie Lee Curtis, Dan Akroyd, Erik Per Sullivan. Rated PG; 98 minutes.

Age: 
Adult
December 21, 2011 - 10:00 am to 10:30 am

Spend time with your toddler listening to stories, songs and finger plays geared just for them. Appropriate for ages 2-3. Space is limited; registration required.

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Children
December 20, 2011 - 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

For the last two weeks of December, we’ll have crafts, games and snacks every day. Join us in getting ready for the holidays with creative fantastic fun! Everyone is welcome.
•    Dec. 19: Cookie Decorating
•    Dec. 20: Holiday Storytime
•    Dec. 21:  Wii the Afternoon Away
•    Dec. 22:  Crafternoon and a Movie
•    Dec. 27:  Bored, but Not with Board Games
•    Dec. 28:  Craft Closet Cleanout
•    Dec. 29:  Bingo for Books
•    Dec. 31:  New Year’s Party (1-2:30 pm)

Age: 
Adult, Children, Family, Teen
December 20, 2011 - 10:00 am to 11:30 am

Learn about some of the free e-card sites where you can make e-cards for friends and family. Do you know of a good site? Join us as we have share, explore and have fun with our favorite e-card sites. All ages welcome. Space is limited; registration required.

Age: 
Adult, Children, Family, Teen
Dec 20 2011

Please join us to discuss Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Stout. Refreshments will be served. NOTE: THIS MEETING WILL NOT BE HELD AT THE LIBRARY. We'll be meeting at the following location for December only:

The Bagel Bakery & Coffee House
12720 Colorado Blvd.
Thornton, CO 80241

Event Type: 
Book Club
Age: 
Adult
December 19, 2011 - 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

For the last two weeks of December, we’ll have crafts, games and snacks every day. Join us in getting ready for the holidays with creative fantastic fun! Everyone is welcome.
•    Dec. 19: Cookie Decorating
•    Dec. 20: Holiday Storytime
•    Dec. 21:  Wii the Afternoon Away
•    Dec. 22:  Crafternoon and a Movie
•    Dec. 27:  Bored, but Not with Board Games
•    Dec. 28:  Craft Closet Cleanout
•    Dec. 29:  Bingo for Books
•    Dec. 31:  New Year’s Party (1-2:30 pm)

Age: 
Adult, Children, Family, Teen
December 19, 2011 - 10:00 am to 11:30 am

The Young Philanthropist Project is a group of philanthropists in their 20s, 30s and early 40s that work to reach out to the community in support of CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Adams and Broomfield Counties. Meet with this group to learn about CASA and other non-profits, and find out how they give back to the community.

Age: 
Adult
December 19, 2011 - 9:30 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. Space is limited; registration required.

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Children
December 18, 2011 - 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm

This class is a blend of classic yoga for people of every size, shape and skill level. Relax and get psyched at the same time!

Event Type: 
Class
Age: 
Adult
December 17, 2011 - 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Each year we celebrate the holiday with our community with food, fun and gift activities. Join us in making a gift, having a snack and enjoying lots of good cheer. Adults will be invited to make beautiful paper beads, teens are going to learn how to create marbled paper, and children will make a merry mouse with a candy-cane tail, or design a hanging decoration.

Age: 
Adult, Children, Family, Teen
December 16, 2011 - 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Join us in transforming ordinary objects into gifts you’ll be pleased to give. Materials will be provided for several crafts. This drop-in program is for all ages and features easy-to-make and easier-to-love projects that don’t require artistic talent to enjoy.

Age: 
Adult, Children, Family, Teen
Dec 15 2011

Spend your Thursday nights learning to knit! A teacher will be here to help guide you. Please bring size 9 needles and a skein of worsted (washable) yarn in a color of your choice.

Age: 
Adult, Children, Family, Teen
December 15, 2011 - 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm

On the first, third and fifth Thursdays of the month, we’ll be hosting Bingo for Books for all ages. Teens, tweens, families and children are welcome to join in the Bingo fun, with books for prizes! Space is limited; registration required.

Age: 
Children, Family
December 15, 2011 - 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Need help fine-tuning your résumé and cover letter? The resident tech guide will show you the basics of creating a résumé, and how to use résumé-building software to create a professional-looking résumé. You’ll also get practical tips on the content and format of a cover letter. Basic Internet skills and an email account are required. Please bring work history to this class. Space is limited, registration required.

Age: 
Adult
December 14, 2011 - 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Enjoy an afternoon with the family while creating a heartfelt gift for that special someone. Decorate a picture frame, take a picture and print it here at the library. Then create colorful wrapping paper to wrap it in. Also, relax to music by G Force, the Belle Creek advanced band, from 4:30-5:30 pm.

Age: 
Adult, Children, Family, Teen
December 14, 2011 - 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Here's your chance to make a difference at your library. Come to the meetings and work with other peers in making the library a better place. Appropriate for students in grades 6-12.
•    Dec. 7: Talk with the teen guide about future teen programs.
•    Dec. 14: Talk with the teen guide about future teen programs.

Age: 
Teen
December 14, 2011 - 3:00 pm to 4:00 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 students in grades 6-12.

  • Dec. 7: TAB – Get involved and let your voice and opinion be heard through the Teen Advisory Board (TAB).
  • Dec. 14: CSI – Inspired by the popular TV program. Come join us to see if you could cut is as a crime scene investigator.
  • Dec. 21: Decoupage Box – Personalize your own keepsake box using the art of decoupage.
  • Dec. 28: Cookie-Decorating – Show off your artistic and culinary skills while creating an edible piece of artwork. A design contest will be held at the end of the program.

 

Age: 
Teen
December 14, 2011 - 10:00 am to 10:30 am

Spend time with your toddler listening to stories, songs and finger plays geared just for them. Appropriate for ages 2-3. Space is limited; registration required.

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Children
Dec 12 2011

Based on his poem “Nightmare Before Christmas,” Tim Burton’s quirky and charming musical combines the extraordinary artistry of stop-motion animation with state-of-the-art technology to create a magical realm where fantastic characters come to life. Rated PG; 75 minutes; 1993.

Age: 
Adult
December 12, 2011 - 10:00 am to 11:30 am

The Young Philanthropist Project is a group of philanthropists in their 20s, 30s and early 40s that work to reach out to the community in support of CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Adams and Broomfield Counties. Meet with this group to learn about CASA and other non-profits, and find out how they give back to the community.

Age: 
Adult
December 12, 2011 - 9:30 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. Space is limited; registration required.

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Children
December 11, 2011 - 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm

This class is a blend of classic yoga for people of every size, shape and skill level. Relax and get psyched at the same time!

Event Type: 
Class
Age: 
Adult
December 9, 2011 - 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Join us in transforming ordinary objects into gifts you’ll be pleased to give. Materials will be provided for several crafts. This drop-in program is for all ages and features easy-to-make and easier-to-love projects that don’t require artistic talent to enjoy.

Age: 
Adult, Children, Family, Teen
Dec 8 2011

If you’re applying for jobs during the New Year or just starting to look for a new job, a polished résumé is an essential first step. Come see the different online and physical resources to use when creating a visually appealing and professional résumé.

Age: 
Adult
Dec 8 2011

Spend your Thursday nights learning to knit! A teacher will be here to help guide you. Please bring size 9 needles and a skein of worsted (washable) yarn in a color of your choice.

Age: 
Adult, Children, Family, Teen
December 8, 2011 - 6:00 pm to 6:45 pm

Come express yourself and improve your artistic style through different mediums and techniques.

Age: 
Adult
December 8, 2011 - 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm

On the second and fourth Thursdays of the month, we’ll be hosting a general Crafternoon for all ages. Teens, tweens, families and children are welcome to create with assorted crafting supplies. Space is limited; registration required.

Age: 
Children
December 8, 2011 - 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Come discuss our latest read and find out what others thought about the novel Glow by Amy Kathleen Ryan. Appropriate for student in grades 6-12.

Event Type: 
Book Club
Age: 
Teen
December 7, 2011 - 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Here's your chance to make a difference at your library. Come to the meetings and work with other peers in making the library a better place. Appropriate for students in grades 6-12.
•    Dec. 7: Talk with the teen guide about future teen programs.
•    Dec. 14: Talk with the teen guide about future teen programs.

Age: 
Teen
December 7, 2011 - 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Kick off the holidays at any of these four gift-making sessions to handcraft gifts suitable for everyone in the family – bath sno-balls, piggy banks, gold mini-pinecone necklaces, fleece winter hats, snowmen pins, leather-braided bracelets, photo cubes and 2012 calendars. Then wrap your gifts so they’re ready for giving.

Age: 
Adult, Children, Family, Teen
December 7, 2011 - 3:00 pm to 4:00 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 students in grades 6-12.

  • Dec. 7: TAB – Get involved and let your voice and opinion be heard through the Teen Advisory Board (TAB).
  • Dec. 14: CSI – Inspired by the popular TV program. Come join us to see if you could cut is as a crime scene investigator.
  • Dec. 21: Decoupage Box – Personalize your own keepsake box using the art of decoupage.
  • Dec. 28: Cookie-Decorating – Show off your artistic and culinary skills while creating an edible piece of artwork. A design contest will be held at the end of the program.

 

Age: 
Teen
December 7, 2011 - 10:00 am to 10:30 am

Spend time with your toddler listening to stories, songs and finger plays geared just for them. Appropriate for ages 2-3. Space is limited; registration required.

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Children
December 6, 2011 - 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

This class provides a basic understanding of the different parts of a computer, basic knowledge of the Windows operating system, opening and closing programs, and practice with the mouse. Space is limited, registration required.

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