Enjoy stories, finger plays, songs, and other fun activities just for preschoolers. Appropriate for ages 3-5. Space is limited; registration required.
Next month’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. This month’s read: The Guernsey Literary and Potatoe Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer.
Tired of being intimidated by computers and don’t know where to start? Be empowered and join us for an orientation to computer basics. Participants will learn the basic components of a computer, related terminology, and operating procedures.
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.
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.
Drop in anytime between 9:30-11 am to experience a new interactive approach to story time. Come with your little one (18 months to 5 years) to enjoy one or all of our stations that will feature a book and meaningful activity for you to share together. We’ll show you how to nurture all six of the skills identified to be key in developing reading readiness.
Each week features another activity for families with children, tweens and teens of all ages. Drop by the programming space downstairs for creative, culinary and technological fun.
April 5: Bingo for 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.
April 12: Invent a Flower – Flesh eating flowers? Why not! Come craft your own flower-plant collage with crazy colors, special powers, or even teeth.
April 19: Photo Editing – Make a picture-perfect piece of work and learn to edit your own photos using computer software.
April 26: Wii – We’ll break out the Wii and have some fun playing our new games.
Enjoy
learning, crafts and fun at Anythink Commerce City’s after school program.
Mar. 1: Collages
Mar. 8: Read-a-Loud
Funny Stories
Mar. 15: Make
Modern Art with Food!
Mar. 22: Coloring
Day
Mar. 29:
Musical Instruments
April 5: Wii
April 12: Clothes
Pin Critters and Plant Your Garden Seeds
April 19:
Games (Board or Outdoor, depending on weather)
April 26: Greeting
Card Autograph Books
Do you like to do crafts? Visit the library after school and make a craft. Each week will be different and fun. All materials will be supplied, so all you need to bring is your creativity! Appropriate for students grades 4-6.
We’ll have crafts, games, the Wii, and a chance to hang out with your friends every week. Appropriate for students grades 2-6.
Spend time with other teens hanging out at your local Anythink. Appropriate for students grades 6-12.
Apr. 05 Teen Advisory Board- Come and voice your opinion about the library.
Apr. 12 Mute! - Compete with your friends with staying silent (Similar to MTV’s Silent Library.
Apr. 19 Book-club Revamped! – Regular book club? I think not! Book club with a fun twist!
Apr. 26 Craft – A fun, new, and exciting craft.
Visit your local Anythink for videogame freeplay. Teens only unless otherwise noted.
Visit 1960s Jackson, Mississippi by reading The Help by Kathryn Stockett and join us in what’s sure to be a stimulating discussion.
Enjoy stories, finger plays, songs, and other fun activities just for preschoolers. Appropriate for ages 3-5. Space is limited; registration required.
Sing, dance, play games and learn how to play some basic instruments. Appropriate for kids ages 3-6. Space is limited; registration required.
Do you have an e-mail account but want to learn how to do more with e-mails? 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.
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.
Spend time with your toddler listening to stories, songs, and finger plays geared just for them. Appropriate for kids ages 2-3.
Please join us to discuss, In the Sanctuary of Outcasts by Neil White. Refreshments will be served.
Try out Microsoft’s latest and greatest on a laptop you can check out at the library. A staff member will be available for any questions. Appropriate for adults.
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.
Have lots of fun with rhymes and stories for the whole family. Open to all ages.
Come to the library after school, play BINGO and win books.
Who knew you could have so much fun at the library? Play video games with other teens or try your hand at different board game with friends. Light refreshments served. Appropriate for grades 6-12.
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, by William Kamkwamba is the story of a boy in Malawi who built a windmill and changed the lives of everyone in his village.
Sing, dance, play games and learn how to play some basic instruments. Appropriate for kids ages 3-6. Space is limited; registration required.
Spend time with your toddler listening to stories, songs, and finger plays geared just for them. Appropriate for kids ages 2-3.
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.
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.
Please join local author Deborah Erickson to discuss her book Legacy of the Frontier: Day Trips to Historic Sites That Shaped the West. Get some ideas for your summer road trip and learn a little local history as well. Refreshments will be provided. Space is limited; registration recommended.
Design your own temporary tattoo that lasts for weeks! A professional will be there to help. Appropriate for teens.
Have lots of fun with rhymes and stories for the whole family. Open to all ages.
Join other knitters and crocheters as you work on your projects and learn from each other.
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 Commerce City at 303-287-0063 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.
In April, we will celebrate AnimeCon with families. We will play anime movies all day long, have a drawing class and other activities.
Spend your Saturday morning at the library with a good book, newspaper and coffee, tea and pastries.
Become an expert on writing cover letters. Class will be held at the Strasburg Community Church. Please call 303-622-4600 to register.
Have fun playing board games and munching on snacks. Appropriate for adults.
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.
Meet in front of the fire to knit. Please bring your own supplies. Appropriate for adults.
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
Sing, dance, play games and learn how to play some basic instruments. Appropriate for kids ages 3-6. Space is limited; registration required.
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.
Sing, dance, play games and learn how to play some basic instruments. Appropriate for kids ages 3-6.
Make a nest for bunnies and eggs, and create your own handcrafted items during this springtime craft.
Enjoy a new hands-on activity and help the library develop new ways to host fun programs in the community. Refreshments served. Grades 6-12.
Do something different every Wednesday. Come by and create something fun with others. Join Anythink Brighton on Wednesday, April 13 for Lava Bottles. Like lava lamps? Let’s experiment and put together bubbling lava bottles you can carry around with you. Appropriate for students grades 6-12.
Creativity reigns with each new weekly arts and crafts project. All ages welcome.
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
