Past events

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May 9, 2011 - 10:00 am to 11:15 am

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. Please stop by or call Anythink Washington Street at 303-287-2514 to register. 

Family Place Libraries is a network of children’s librarians nationwide who believe that literacy begins at birth and that libraries can help build healthy communities by nourishing healthy families. Anythink is proud to be a part of this exciting program.

Age: 
Family
May 9, 2011 - 9:30 am to 11:00 am

Following the Liz Ryan method of career rebooting, this group meets as a supportive, networking, and skills sharing community. All job seekers and career changers are welcome.

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Class
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Adult
May 7, 2011 - 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

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.  An especially good experience for reluctant readers or children who are afraid of dogs. Space is limited; registration recommended.

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Class
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Children
May 6, 2011 - 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Join us on Friday, May 6, as we celebrate the reopening of the newly renovated Anythink Perl Mack library. Enjoy live music provided by the Blue Canyon Boys, refreshments catered by The Bagel Bakery and Cupcake Shoppe and crafts during our Anyhtink-style garden party. Denver Urban Gardens will also be on hand to answer questions about Anythink Perl Mack's new community garden.

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Adult, Children, Family, Teen
May 4, 2011 - 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Talk, laugh, and create cool crafts with other teens at Anythink Commerce City’s after school program.

 

            May 4:  Make your own comic book/TAB meeting

            May 11:  Reading and writing workshop

            May 18:  Espresso painting

            May 25:  Read and write with parents (last session until fall)

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Teen
May 4 2011

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.

Event Type: 
Storytime
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Children
May 3 2011

Spend time with your toddler listening to stories, songs, and finger plays geared just for them. Appropriate for kids ages 2-3.

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Storytime
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Children
May 3, 2011 - 10:00 am to 11:30 am

Do you have an e-mail account but want to learn how to do more with e-mails? Come to this class and learn how to open an attachment, attach a document or picture, and use folders. The class requires participants to have basic computer skills such as how to use a mouse and keyboard. All ages welcome. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.

May 2, 2011 - 6:30 pm to 7:00 pm

Kids come in their pajamas, bring a blanket and favorite stuffed animal for a comfy time listening to stories with their favorite adults before going to bed. This family story time is perfect for working parents.

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Family
May 2, 2011 - 10:00 am to 11:15 am

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. Please stop by or call Anythink Washington Street at 303-287-2514 to register. 

Family Place Libraries is a network of children’s librarians nationwide who believe that literacy begins at birth and that libraries can help build healthy communities by nourishing healthy families. Anythink is proud to be a part of this exciting program.

Age: 
Family
May 2, 2011 - 9:30 am to 11:00 am

Following the Liz Ryan method of career rebooting, this group meets as a supportive, networking, and skills sharing community. All job seekers and career changers are welcome.

Event Type: 
Class
Age: 
Adult
April 29, 2011 - 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

Join us as we prepare Anythink Perl Mack community garden. Volunteers will wield wheelbarrows, prep the soil and help create walkways in our amazing new garden. Sign up for your own plot or just help out for the day.

Age: 
Adult, Children, Family, Teen
April 28, 2011 - 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

Spend time with other teens hanging out at your local Anythink. Appropriate for students grades 6-12.

 Apr. 07          Inside Technology – Choose your own adventure!  “Scratch” a game to life. Animate a story with “stick figure animations.” Or compete against your peers through “Combat Arms.”

 Apr. 14          Movie Night – Have a movie night with friends at the library. 

 CANCELED Apr. 21          Game Night – Play Wii, XBOX 360, and board games.

 Apr. 28          Combat Arms – Compete against your peers through a MMFPS.

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Teen
April 28, 2011 - 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Join us in the computer lab to practice searching the Ancestry Database: Library Edition. Uncover information to assist with your family history research.

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Class
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Adult
April 28, 2011 - 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm

On the second and fourth Thursdays of the month, we will be hosting a general Crafternoon for all ages. Teens, tweens, families and children are welcome to create with assorted crafting supplies.

April 14:  Clothes Pin Crafts
April 28:  Clothes Pin Crafts

Age: 
Children, Family, Teen
April 28, 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
April 28, 2011 - 10:00 am to 10:20 am

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.

Event Type: 
Storytime
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Children
Apr 27 2011

Do something different every Wednesday. Come by and create something fun with others. Wednesday, April 27 is Smoke Bombs: Where’s the fire? We’ll practice our chemistry and then set off the results outside. Appropriate for students grades 6-12.

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Teen
Apr 27 2011

Be amazed at the uniquely twisted balloon costumes that SuZalloonZ creates as she tells the story of a lion, dog and cat’s friendship. Audience participation and lots of laughs will make this a fun time. All ages welcome.

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Children, Family
April 27, 2011 - 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Talk, laugh, and create cool crafts with other teens at Anythink Commerce City’s after school program.

Mar. 2: TAB Meeting
Mar. 9:  Reading and Writing Workshop
Mar. 16:  Make Modern Art with Food!
Mar. 23:  Teen Crafternoon – Simple Book Purses
Mar. 30:  Wii Gameday

April 6:  TAB Meeting
April 13:  Reading and Writing Workshop
April 20:  Wii
April 27: Create your own Stationary

Age: 
Teen
April 27, 2011 - 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Each week features another activity for school-aged kids. Drop by the craft area in the children’s room and enjoy an hour of creative fun.

 Apr. 6            Pinwheels – Catch a breeze with a handmade pinwheel.

 Apr. 13          Paper Airplane ContestDesign and fold your own paper airplane and then enter the contest. Maybe your plane will win a prize for longest flight!

 Apr. 20          Frontier Trunk – We’ll explore what life was like on the Santa Fe Trail with this trunk of  activities, clothes and artifacts. Would you have made a good pioneer?

 Apr. 27          Bubble Frames – Create a cool picture frame with recycled materials and your own imagination.

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Children
April 27, 2011 - 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Spend time with other teens hanging out at your local Anythink. Appropriate for students grades 6-8.

 Apr. 06          World Health Day – Learn about healthy snack and good eating habits.  Finish off with some exercise from Wii sports!

 Apr. 20          Earth Day Review – Protect the earth and learn how to go green! 

Age: 
Teen
April 27, 2011 - 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Spend time with other teens hanging out at your local Anythink. Appropriate for students grades 6-12. 

April 6: Teen Advisory Board – Let your voice and your opinion about the library be heard.

April 13: Duct Tape Extravaganza – With a lot of tape and a little desire to express yourself, anything is possible. Come use our many colors of duct tape to create new sandals, a wallet or another fashion accessory.

April 20: Photo T-Shirts – Pick a photo to transfer onto a T-Shirt designed entirely by you. Remember to bring any old T-shirt to redesign.

April 27: Wii – We’ll break out the Wii and have some fun playing our new games.

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Teen
April 27, 2011 - 10:30 am to 11:00 am

Enjoy stories, finger plays, songs, and other fun activities just for preschoolers. Appropriate for ages 3-5.

Event Type: 
Storytime
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Children
Apr 27 2011

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.

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Children

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