Past events

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Nov 23 2011

Do something different every Wednesday! Come by and create something fun with others. Appropriate for students in grades 6-12.

  • Nov. 2: Combat Arms – Play Combat Arms and other fun online games in the computer lab.
  • Nov. 9: Chex Mix – Learn how to cook two different types of a crunchy, tasty snack.
  • Nov. 16: Magnetic Poetry – Learn a new way to recycle books and create art.
  • Nov. 23: Book Club – What do you like to read? Help us start a new book club for Brighton teens.
  • Nov. 30: Photo Fun – Have fun snapping, editing and printing new photos with others.

 

Age: 
Teen
November 23, 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 teens in grades 6-12.

  • Nov. 2: TAB – Get involved and let your voice and your opinion about the library be heard through the Teen Advisory Board (TAB).
  • Nov. 9: Cultural Night – Explore a culture unlike your own, and learn about people from another land. Foreign snacks and fun will be had by all.
  • Nov. 16: Soap-Making – You use it every day, but do you know what really goes into your bar of soap? Join us to learn more about the soap-making process and to, of course, make you own soap to take home.
  • Nov. 23: Recycled Paper Beads – Get creative and stay earth-friendly by making a stylish piece of jewelry from recycled paper beads you roll on your own.
  • Nov. 30: Retro Gaming – Enjoy this blast-from-the past gaming event at which we‘ll play all the best games from the past on our laptop computers.

 

Age: 
Teen
November 23, 2011 - 1:00 pm to 2:00 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. Space is limited; registration required.
•    Nov. 23: Vampire 101 Trivia (in honor of Breaking Dawn) from 1-2 pm.

Age: 
Teen
November 23, 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 kids ages 2-3. Space is limited; registration required.

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Children
November 22, 2011 - 6:00 pm to 6:45 pm

Each week features another activity for families with children and teens of all ages. Drop by the programming space downstairs for creative, culinary and technological fun. All ages welcome.

  • Nov. 1: Bingo 4 Books – Bingo! Join us to play this simple and incredibly fun game to win books and other treats from our varied collection for all ages.
  • Nov. 8: Fun with Numbers – Math can be fun when the right tools are used. Participants are invited to play games that make working with numbers enjoyable for the elementary level.
  • Nov. 15: Meet a Companion Dog – Sophie and Kelo are taking over the program space to show and explain the benefits of companion animals. You’ll even learn how to communicate with animals though sign language!
  • Nov. 22: Thanksgiving Craft – Join us for a fun craft that helps us all to celebrate the holiday season.
  • Nov. 29: Cup Stacking – Strengthen your coordination and ambidexterity, and have a lot of fun in the process. Practice or compete in this fast-paced sport that’s all the rage.

Age: 
Adult, Children, Family, Teen
November 22, 2011 - 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Learn how to create spreadsheets and use cells, formulas and worksheets to automatically calculate and update your data. Additional topics include: adjusting column widths; inserting, copying, deleting; renaming worksheets; and using formulas. Space is limited; registration required.

Age: 
Adult, Teen
November 22, 2011 - 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm

Come to the library for some after-school fun. Have a snack and do a fun activity. Appropriate for students in grades K-5. Space is limited; registration required.
•    Nov. 1: Bubble Prints: Use bubbles to make fun designs on paper.
•    Nov. 15: Cooking Classes: Enjoy some easy after-school snacks.
•    Nov. 22: Give Thanks Party: Come and eat and give thanks. Parents welcome.
•    Nov. 29: Wii Game Day: Come and have fun as Mario or Sonic, and play at the Winter Olympics.

Age: 
Children
Nov 22 2011

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.

Event Type: 
Music
Age: 
Children
Nov 22 2011

A new way to explore early literacy! This drop-in program is for children up to 6 years old and their parents. Six different centers will be set up reflecting each early literacy skill. Centers may include books, hands-on activities, crafts or music. Participants will be gathered together two times during the hour to do a group movement or story activity. This is a new and exciting way to create the path to lifelong learning.

Age: 
Children
Nov 22 2011

Is it getting to cold to go outside? Planning a staycation? There are plenty of ways to stay at home and get some exercise. Have fun on the Nintendo Wii and Xbox Kinect, which may help you decide on a gift for any occasion.

Age: 
Adult, Children, Teen
Nov 22 2011

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. This class requires participants to have intermediate computer skills, such as opening and saving files. All ages welcome. Space is limited; registration required.

Age: 
Adult, Children, Teen
November 22, 2011 - 10:00 am to 10:30 am

Spend time with your toddler with a mix of stories, songs and movement geared just for them. Appropriate for kids ages 2-3. Space is limited; registration required.

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Children
November 21, 2011 - 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Participants of all ages are invited to join us for this six-week series that urges you to laugh on purpose. Boost your immune system, protect your heart, relieve stress and relax through laughter yoga with certified teacher Dugan.

Age: 
Adult, Children, Teen
November 21, 2011 - 10:00 am to 11:15 am

Parents and caregivers of children ages birth-3 are invited to sign up for this five-week series, where new learning and exploration activities are offered. Different childhood experts will be on hand to talk with parents and play with children. Participation is limited to 12 families. Stop by or call Anythink Washington Street at 303-287-2514 to register.

Age: 
Family
Nov 21 2011

Are you frustrated and feeling isolated as a job hunter? Join a supportive, networking, and skills-sharing weekly meeting. All career-changers welcome.

  • Monday, Nov. 21  – The Adams County Workforce will be present to offer assistance.
  • Monday, Nov. 28 – The Adams County Workforce will be present to offer assistance.
Age: 
Adult
Nov 21 2011

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.

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Children
November 21, 2011 - 9:30 am to 10:00 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
November 19, 2011 - 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Be a kid again! On the third Saturday of every month, we host a Family Fun Saturday with an activity and snacks. On Saturday, Rosy Rosebud will be performing as the Autumn Fairy. She has performed for hundreds of libraries and schools throughout the country. All of her shows are extremely interactive, and combine incredible magic and storytelling. Rosy’s shows focus on and inspire the imagination, and it’s the audience that ultimately makes the magic happen! We’ll have birthday cake on hand as well. Space is limited; registration required.

Age: 
Family
Nov 19 2011

Come join us at the library for a morning of crocheting. Whether you’re an expert or just beginning, a teacher will be here to help guide you. After learning the basics, we will be making “granny squares.” Please bring your own materials.

Age: 
Family
November 19, 2011 - 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Children in elementary school are invited to read to our wonderful dog volunteers. It’s an excellent program for children who are learning to read, need practice reading, or who love dogs or are afraid of dogs. Please call Anythink Huron Street (303-452-7534) to make an appointment.

Age: 
Children
November 17, 2011 - 6:00 pm to 6:30 pm

Join us at the library for a bilingual storytime. Every Thursday, the library will be hosting a storytime for children and their parents. Come on down and enjoy stories in both English and Spanish.

Age: 
Adult, Children, Teen
Nov 17 2011

Gather around the “campfire” for snacks and stories in this indoor camping experience. We’ll share radio dramas created by students the previous week, and have other fun camp activities available. Appropriate for students in grades K-6. Space is limited; registration required.

Age: 
Children
November 17, 2011 - 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm

On the first and third 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. Space is limited; registration required.

Age: 
Children, Family, Teen
November 17, 2011 - 11:00 am to 11:25 am

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.

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Children
November 17, 2011 - 10:00 am to 10:20 pm

Share time with your little one 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
November 16, 2011 - 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Parents and caregivers with children ages birth-3 are invited to sign up for this five-week series, where new learning and exploration activities are offered. Different childhood experts will be on hand to talk with parents and play with children. Participation is limited to 12 families. Space is limited; registration required.
•    Nov. 2: Introduction
•    Nov. 9: Speech, Hearing and Language
•    Nov. 16: Child Development
•    Nov. 23: Nutrition
•    Nov. 30: Music, Play and Health

Age: 
Family
Nov 16 2011

Do something different every Wednesday! Come by and create something fun with others. Appropriate for students in grades 6-12.

  • Nov. 2: Combat Arms – Play Combat Arms and other fun online games in the computer lab.
  • Nov. 9: Chex Mix – Learn how to cook two different types of a crunchy, tasty snack.
  • Nov. 16: Magnetic Poetry – Learn a new way to recycle books and create art.
  • Nov. 23: Book Club – What do you like to read? Help us start a new book club for Brighton teens.
  • Nov. 30: Photo Fun – Have fun snapping, editing and printing new photos with others.

 

Age: 
Teen
November 16, 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. Space is limited; registration required.
•    Nov. 2, 9, 16 & 30: TAB Planning: Talk to the librarian about teen programs.

Age: 
Teen
November 16, 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 teens in grades 6-12.

  • Nov. 2: TAB – Get involved and let your voice and your opinion about the library be heard through the Teen Advisory Board (TAB).
  • Nov. 9: Cultural Night – Explore a culture unlike your own, and learn about people from another land. Foreign snacks and fun will be had by all.
  • Nov. 16: Soap-Making – You use it every day, but do you know what really goes into your bar of soap? Join us to learn more about the soap-making process and to, of course, make you own soap to take home.
  • Nov. 23: Recycled Paper Beads – Get creative and stay earth-friendly by making a stylish piece of jewelry from recycled paper beads you roll on your own.
  • Nov. 30: Retro Gaming – Enjoy this blast-from-the past gaming event at which we‘ll play all the best games from the past on our laptop computers.

 

Age: 
Teen
November 16, 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 kids ages 2-3. Space is limited; registration required.

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Children

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