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.
Join us for stories, songs, and movement activities perfect for active toddlers. Play clothes for messy play are recommended. Appropriate for ages 1-3.
Share time with your little one with songs, rhymes and stories for babies and their caregivers. Appropriate for ages birth-23 months.
Sing, dance, and learn how to play some basic instruments. Appropriate for kids ages 2-6. No registration required.
Join us for a monthly screening of a movie adapted from a book and video clips discussing the differences between the two mediums. This month we will watch a detective movie starring an animated rabbit from 1988. Popcorn and snacks provided. This film is rated PG.
Create your own beautiful piece of wearable art led by jewelry-making expert John Kelley as part of this two-part series. Part one will feature introductory jewelry techniques and part two will build on those skills so you walk away with beautiful jewelry to keep or gift. Only available for one of the two? No problem! We will catch you up on all you need to know and have you creating in no time.
All materials provided. Space is limited; registration requested. Please visit our online calendar to register.
Shorter days call for crafty lighting. With a little paint and pizzazz, transform wine bottles into luminous decorations. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.
The holidays are around the corner, and we’ll help you create some awesome homemade gifts to give to loved ones. This month we’re making scented pot holders that are sure to be a big hit!
Following a two-week interactive exhibit, dive into the electromechanical wonders inside a pinball machine. We'll discuss basic principles of electricity and magnetism and see how they’re used to put the pinball in motion, to keep score and drive the features and behavior of the game. Appropriate for ages 16 and up.
Watercolor 101
Saturday, Nov. 9, 10:30 am-12 pm
This workshop is for those of any experience level who want to try using watercolors to create one or several paintings to gift or keep. Internationally exhibited artist Kelley Schei focuses on teaching basic skills while letting you find your own creative style in a fun, supportive atmosphere. Space and supplies are limited; registration preferred. Please visit our online calendar to register.
Watercolor 102
Saturday, Nov. 16, 10:30 am-12 pm
This workshop explores intermediate skills and techniques using watercolors to create paintings to gift or keep. Internationally exhibited artist Kelley Schei focuses on teaching some intermediate skills while letting you find your own creative style in a fun, supportive atmosphere. Space and supplies are limited; registration preferred. Please visit our online calendar to register.
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.
Children in elementary school are invited to read to our wonderful dog volunteers. They join us on the third Saturday of each month. This is an excellent program for children who are learning to read or need practice reading. Our patient dogs love to listen and they never criticize. Please call 303-452-7534 or stop by to make an appointment.
Join us as we reimagine stick wreaths and picture frames and create beautiful autumnal, floral door hangs perfect for celebrating the season.
All materials provided. Space is limited; registration requested. Please visit our online calendar to register.
Whether it’s a cellphone or laptop, drop-in for one-on-one help and pick up some tips and troubleshooting support needed to make the most of your device. This program is ideal for customers with speedy tech concerns. Assistance is provided on a first come, first served basis in 20-minute slots. No registration required.
Interested in a longer and private session? Please ask about our TechTutoring appointments.
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.
Start your weekend with an adventurous morning filled with stories, songs and activities designed to build up your kiddo’s brain power.
Disfrute de cuentos, canciones, rimas y otras actividades divertidas en español e inglés que son perfectas para los pequeñitos activos. Para edades de 3 a 5 años, pero participantes mayores o más jóvenes pueden asistir tambien.
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and other fun activities in Spanish and English that are perfect for active littles. Appropriate for ages 3-5, but older and younger participants are welcome to attend.
Learn to make your own sourdough starter and find out all the things you can create with it. Bring your mixture home to let it grow and bring it back the following week to make something delicious. Appropriate for ages 14 and up.
Therapy dogs provide a safe, non-judgmental audience for kids to practice their reading out loud. Bring a book you’ve been working on or choose from one of ours. Read to one of our patient, furry friends provided by Therapy Dogs Boulder County. This program is appropriate for ages 4-12. Space is limited, registration is required. On the day of the event, registered participants will sign up for a 5-15 minute session during the program on a first come, first served basis. Please visit our online calendar to register.
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.
Sing, dance, play basic instruments and move creatively. Appropriate for kids ages 2-6.
Drink coffee and talk books with your friends and fellow community members. Please bring a favorite title to recommend and prepare to discover some great new reading suggestions.
Join us for a preschool playgroup focusing on early literacy skills. While the kids play, adults are welcome to visit with representatives from local organizations that support families in our community. No registration is required.
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.
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.
There’s nothing boring about Board Game Day! Grab a friend or two and join us for new and classic board game competitions. Fun for the whole family.
Explore other cultures by cooking a new cuisine. This month we’re off to Ecuador, cooking up Locro de Papa, a delicious cheesy potato soup that’s perfect for cold November weather. Appropriate for kids ages 5-12. Space is limited; registration requested. Please visit our online calendar to register.
Learn the fundamentals of color and paintbrush applications while creating a work of art from the Colorado landscape. Discover the basics of color theory, how to mix and make colors, and how to work your paint brushes while creating a scene from the Rocky Mountains. 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.
Stressed out? Learn the zen art of knitting. Teens of all skill levels are welcome as we learn to cast-on, knit, and purl. Basic supplies are provided, but bring your own if you have a specific project in mind. No registration required.
Moon sand, foam bricks, slim, and videos in rewind. Join us to make your own oddly satisfying video. 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.
Students interested in technology will create robotic models inspired by real life robotic technologies. Join Snapology to learn about gear ratio, sensors, simple machines, and programming. Build, learn, and play! Appropriate for kids ages 7-14. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.
This month the book club book is yours to keep! Join us to discuss Steven R. Hoffbeck’s The Haymakers, a historical account of five farming families over 150 years, struggling to make hay. To obtain your copy of the book to keep, speak with an Anythink Commerce City staff member. Depending on weather, this program will be held outside at Anythink Commerce City. Please bring a warm beverage to enjoy. Masks are recommended, and physical distancing measures are in place. If inclement weather or colder temperatures are anticipated, this program will be held online via GoToMeeting. A link to the online meeting will be sent via email in advance. Space is limited; registration required. Registrants will be notified 24 hours in advance via email about the location of this program.
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.
Michelle Zorack is an occupational therapist with 15 years of experience working with kids in homes, school and community settings addressing motor and sensory development. Drop in and explore our skill stations or bring in your developmental questions for our expert. This program is appropriate for ages 2-6.
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.
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.
Enjoy several rounds of Bingo, and win books as prizes while snacking on popcorn.
Join us for a drop-in snack program sponsored by the Food Bank of the Rockies. Free for ages 18 and under.
Have you always wanted to learn how to spin and scratch? Now’s your chance! Join us as we learn the basics of DJing and what it takes to become a professional DJ from DJ Staxx of the Denver DJ School. Best for upper elementary kids, tweens and teens. Space is limited; registration is requested.
Join us in a 6-week workshop for teens that teaches theater writing and performance skills.
Inspired by fantastical themes, participants will take on different roles to create and perform a final piece as a group. All ability levels are welcome!
No registration required.
Join us on Wednesdays to explore careers in science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Appropriate for kids in 1st-5th grade.
November 13: Feats of Engineering
November 20: Art Project with Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art
November 27: Experimentation Station
Get creative every week with arts and crafts projects you can play with or give away as gifts. Appropriate for students in grades K-5. No registration required, but supplies are limited.
