We’ll break out the Wii and have some fun playing our new games. Appropriate for students in grades 6-12.
Design your own environmentally friendly bag with buttons, paints and other crafty items. Grocery shopping never looked so good. All ages welcome. Space is limited; registration required.
How vast is your knowledge of the undead? Vampire games and trivia will have you thirsty for more. Appropriate for students grades 6-12. Space is limited; registration required.
This session is appropriate for students grades K-5. Space is limited; registration required.
This session is appropriate for students grades K-5. Space is limited; registration required.
Take an imaginary trip around the world with the hilarious Ann Lincoln. Using her characteristic performance style, she engages audiences with comedy, magic, and more to transport them to faraway lands during this interactive show. 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.
Bring Fancy Nancy’s world to life by listening to her stories, learning vocabulary, playing dress-up and decorating cupcakes for all to enjoy. Appropriate for students grades pre-5.
Take an imaginary trip around the world with the hilarious Ann Lincoln. Using her characteristic performance style, she engages audiences with comedy, magic, and more to transport them to faraway lands during this interactive show. 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.
Enjoy stories, finger plays, songs, and other fun activities just for preschoolers. Appropriate for ages 3-5.
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.
Strengthen your coordination, speed and ambidexterity – and have a lot of fun in the process. Teams compete in this unique, fast-paced sport that’s all the rage. Appropriate for students in grades K-5.
How vast is your knowledge of the undead? Vampire games and trivia will have you thirsty for more. This session is appropriate for students grades 6-12.
Stack cups while strengthening your coordination, speed and ambidexterity. This is a fast-paced sport that’s all the rage and sure to be a fun time for everyone. Appropriate for students grades 6-12.
Explore your inner Houdini by learning magic tricks and performing for others. Impress family and friends with your sleight of hand and your knack for illusions. Appropriate for students grades K-6. Space is limited; registration required.
Take an imaginary trip around the world with the hilarious Ann Lincoln. Using her characteristic performance style, she engages audiences with comedy, magic and more. All ages welcome. NOTE: This event will be held next door at the Armory at Brighton Cultural Center (300 Strong St., Brighton, CO 80601).
Explore reptiles and other animals up close and personal with the Jungle Lady. Meet Ted the Tortoise or Salt the Hedgehog and learn about their habitats and behaviors while saying hello. All ages welcome.
This is a two-day introduction to MS Word. Learn how to manipulate the word processor to meet your needs at work or at home and customize its many features so that you can provide a professional-looking document. 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.
Explore reptiles and other animals up close and personal with the Jungle Lady. Meet Ted the Tortoise or Salt the Hedgehog and learn about their habitats and behaviors while saying hello. All ages welcome.
A time designed for preschoolers to enjoy books, songs and games.
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.
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. They’ll learn how easy bread-baking can be by making their own dough to take home. All ages welcome.
Come and read to our special listening dogs. They love a good story! Our dogs come from the American Humane Association and are specially trained. This is for children ages 6 to 12. This is an especially good experience for reluctant readers or children who are afraid of dogs. Please sign up at the front desk to reserve a spot.
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.
Get up close and personal with live insects, spiders and other arthropods from around the world. Venture outdoors to see what types of insects live around the library. Presented by the Butterfly Pavilion. Appropriate for grades K-5. Space is limited; registration required.
Novice bakers get the ingredients and skills to learn how easy it is to make a tasty pie crust that can be used in a variety of recipes. Participants get a recipe card and their own pie crust to take home. Appropriate for ages 12 and up. Space is limited; registration required.
Read about different craft techniques and put them into practice to create something special to give to a local charitable organization. Appropriate for adults. No registration required.
Discover bug cuisine from cultures around the world and find bugs in our everyday food. Meet live animals that have been on the menu and taste a few buggy treats yourself. Presented by the Butterfly Pavilion. Appropriate for students grades 6-12. Space is limited; registration required.
BINGO! Enjoy playing this classic game with family and friends at your local Anythink.
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 students grades 6-12. Space is limited; registration required.
Inspired by Suzanne Collins’ popular novel The Hunger Games, participants will explore themes from the novel, gain practical knowledge about survival and create their own survival kits to take home. Appropriate for students grades 6-12. No registration required.
Use odd objects to paint beautiful masterpieces. No brushes allowed – just bring your imagination. Space is limited; registration required. Appropriate for students grades K-5.
Teamwork, a little sweat and a lot of imagination are all you need to enter this battle. Teams use various materials to build their own battle cars and to create the obstacle course. Let the battle begin! This session is appropriate for grades 6-12. Space is limited; registration required.
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 grades pre-5. Space is limited; registration is required.
Inspired by Mo Willem’s book Elephants Cannot Dance!, kids will create puppets of their favorite Mo Willems characters and participate in their own puppet show. Is Pigeon your favorite or Piggie? Children and their caregivers will have a great time creating, performing and discussing these lovable children’s stories. Space is limited; registration required.
Kids learn the benefits of stretching and relaxation in this fun, informal yoga class. 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 grades K-5 and their caregivers. Space is limited; registration required. NOTE: This class is held outdoors.
Enjoy yoga with the entire family to bond and connect while 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.
Enjoy stories, finger plays, songs, and other fun activities just for preschoolers. Appropriate for kids ages 3-5 years.
Inspired by Mo Willem’s book Elephants Cannot Dance!, kids will create puppets of their favorite Mo Willems characters and participate in their own puppet show. Is Pigeon your favorite or Piggie? Children and their caregivers will have a great time creating, performing and discussing these lovable children’s stories. Space is limited; registration required.
Calling all babies! Join us for a morning of silly songs, colorful books and a guaranteed fun time. Appropriate for kids ages birth-2.
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.
Bingo! Come join us to play this simple and incredibly fun game to win books and other treats from our varied collection for all ages.
Inspired by Mo Willem’s book Elephants Cannot Dance!, kids will create puppets of their favorite Mo Willems characters and participate in their own puppet show. Is Pidgeon your favorite or Piggie? Children and their caregivers will have a great time creating, performing and discussing these lovable children’s stories. Appropriate for students grades K-3.
Use odd objects to paint beautiful masterpieces. No brushes allowed – just bring your imagination. Appropriate for students grades 6-12.
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 grades pre-5. Space is limited; registration is required.
