Learn how rewarding growing your own food can be, along with great gardening tips and recipes for when your harvest is ready. Take home your own plant to care for and nourish. All ages are welcome to this session. Space is limited; registration required.
Explore themes from the novel and gain practical knowledge about survival. Come away with your own survival kit. Appropriate for students grades 6-12. Space is limited; registration required.
Bring back the classics with this old-fashioned games program. Play jacks, marbles, hula-hoop and more. Appropriate for students grades K-5. Space is limited; registration required.
You’ve never seen a musician like this one! Eric makes his instruments from junk, but they sound great. Join us in singing silly songs and watching dancing puppets. This will tickle your funny bone, make you want to sing, and want to play an instrument. All ages welcome.
Kids learn the benefits of stretching and relaxation in this fun, informal yoga class that’s held outside. Each class includes yoga postures (asanas), songs, games, breathing exercises, and space to be quiet, calm and peaceful. No yoga experience necessary. Please bring a yoga mat, towel, or small blanket. Appropriate for students grades K-5 and their caregivers. Space is limited; registration required.
Enjoy yoga with your little one to bond and connect with stretching, strengthening and relaxing. Classes include movement/asana, songs, games and time to slow down and rest. No yoga experience necessary. Please bring a yoga mat, towel, or small blanket. Appropriate for walkers to age 4 and their caregivers. Space is limited; registration required.
Relive the fun of banging on pots and pans by creating your very own instrument out of used materials. Construct and decorate your pieces, then play them together in an Anythink-style orchestra. Appropriate for students grades pre-5.
This month’s read: A Walk to Remember by Nicholas Sparks. August’s selection can be picked up at the library so that you can read it before the meeting. Some titles are available in large print and audio formats, too.
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.
Enjoy stories, finger plays, songs, and other fun activities just for preschoolers. Appropriate for ages 3-5.
You’ve never seen a musician like this one! Eric makes his instruments from junk, but they sound great. Join us in singing silly songs and watching dancing puppets. This will tickle your funny bone, make you want to sing, and want to play an instrument. All ages welcome.
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.
Take the sweat out of baking and learn a great new recipe. Participants are encouraged to bring their favorite recipes to share with the group as they learn how easy bread-baking can be by making their own dough to take home.
Learn the laws of robotics and see them in action as you create your own robot. Race against others for bragging rights and prizes. Appropriate for students grades 6-12.
How vast is your knowledge of the undead? Vampire games and trivia will have you thirsty for more. Appropriate for students grades K-12.
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot. This is the story of the “real live woman,” the children who survived her, and the interplay of race, poverty, science and one of the most important medical discoveries of the last 100 years.
Enjoy silly songs, dancing puppets, unusual instruments from around the world – even the junk pile – and lots of audience participation. All ages welcome. NOTE: This event will be held next door at the Armory at Brighton Cultural Center (300 Strong St., Brighton, CO 80601).
Bonnie Phipps engages audiences with singalongs, music and storytelling during her unique, interactive performance. Be ready to laugh, sing and smile! All ages welcome.
This is a two-day introduction to MS PowerPoint. Learn how to operate this powerful tool. Design motivating presentations and slideshows to allow you future success in your marketing endeavors. Class will be held at the Bennett Recreation Center (455 South First St.). Space is limited; please call 303-644-5040 to register.
Elementary-aged children participate in a style of theatre where a script from a popular children’s book is read aloud without the aid of costumes, make-up or scenery. Emphasis is on voice and facial expressions.
Looking for interesting things to do on a Saturday night without breaking the budget? Online coupons and websites offer great ways to get good deals on new forms of entertainment. Learn about Denver Daily Deals, Groupon and Slickdeals. Users will need an email address to participate in this class. Space is limited; registration required.
Bonnie Phipps engages audiences with singalongs, music and storytelling during her unique, interactive performance. Be ready to laugh, sing and smile! All ages welcome.
A time designed for preschoolers to enjoy books, songs and games.
Please join us to discuss The Other Wes Moore by Wes Moore. Refreshments will be served.
You’ve seen people doing sport stacking, and may have even tried it yourself. Come and learn the sport of cup stacking and compete in the fast-paced sport. Teams will compete after time to learn and practice. All ages welcome. Space is limited; registration required.
Inspired by Mo Willem’s book Elephants Cannot Dance!, kids will create puppets of their favorite Mo Willem’s characters and participate in their own puppet show. Appropriate for students grades pre-6. Space is limited; registration required.
Our youngest Anythinkers will enjoy this playtime in our backyard. Themes change weekly, and include messy play, the parachute, building blocks, and bubbles. Registration is not required, but the play space is reserved only for children 18 months-4 years old.
Our youngest Anythinkers will enjoy this playtime in our backyard. Themes change weekly, and include messy play, the parachute, building blocks, and bubbles. Registration is not required, but the play space is reserved for children 18 months-4 years only.
Spend time with your toddler listening to stories, songs, and finger plays geared just for them. Appropriate for kids ages 2-3.
Are you frustrated and feeling isolated as a job hunter? Join a supportive, networking, and skills-sharing weekly meeting. All career changers are welcome. Refreshments provided.
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.
Enjoy a grand evening square dancing under the stars in the parking lot at Anythink Bennett. All ages welcome.
Catch up on your Harry Potter narrative at the library every Saturday between now and July 16, when the final Harry Potter movie debuts. This is a family affair with free popcorn and drinks.
Catch up on your Harry Potter narrative at the library every Saturday between now and July 14 when the final Harry Potter movie debuts. This is a family affair with free popcorn and drinks.
If you were a superhero, what would your powers be? Now’s your chance to create your own identity. Make your own costume and superhero ID card while comparing powers, weaknesses and archenemies with the rest of the superhero clan. All ages welcome.
Step into Frannie K. Stein’s mad science lab to hear some of Frannie’s famous stories and participate in hands-on science experiments. Appropriate for students grades 2-5.
Children in elementary school are invited to read to our wonderful dog volunteers. It’s excellent practice for children who are learning to read, need practice reading, or who love dogs. Call the library at 303-452-7534 to make an appointment.
Spend Saturday mornings at the library having recess with your children. We will set up fun, educational toys in our outdoor Storytime area for parents and kids to play with during this drop-in experience. Appropriate for ages 3 and under.
Act out scenes from popular children’s books. All ages welcome. Space is limited; registration required.
Have fun playing board games and munching on snacks.
Use odd objects to paint beautiful masterpieces and explore your artistic side in a whole new way. No brushes allowed – just bring your imagination. Appropriate for adults.
Who knew you could have so much fun at the library? Play video games, try your hand at different board game, or perhaps try out a new craft. Light refreshments served. Appropriate for students grades 6-12.
This is the second day of the introductory class to MS Excel.
Thursdays, July 14 and 28, 1-3 pm
We’ll be hosting a general Crafternoon for all ages on the second and fourth Thursday s in July. Teens, tweens, families and children are welcome to create with assorted crafting supplies.
• July 14: Fans and Garden Signs
• July 28: Scrapbooks!
Thursdays, July 14 and 28, 1-3 pm
We’ll be hosting a general Crafternoon for all ages on the second and fourth Thursday s in July. Teens, tweens, families and children are welcome to create with assorted crafting supplies.
• July 14: Fans and Garden Signs
• July 28: Scrapbooks
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.
Share time with your little one at Anythink Huron with songs, rhymes, and stories for babies and their caregivers. Appropriate for ages birth-23 months. Space is limited; registration required.
Share time with your little one at Anythink Huron with songs, rhymes, and stories for babies and their caregivers. Appropriate for ages birth-23 months. Space is limited; registration required.
Turn your photos and video clips into a professionally orchestrated video with music and your very own words. Animoto is a web application that allows you to create your own video content. Intermediate computer skills required. All ages welcome. Space is limited; registration required.
