Sing, dance, play games and learn how to play some basic instruments. Parents and siblings are welcome. There are no books or crafts at this program. Appropriate for ages 2-6. Space is limited; registration is required.
Enjoy a new theme every week with activities, stories, and a craft. Appropriate for ages 3-6. Space is limited; registration is required.
Learn how to use a mouse, a keyboard, scroll bars, and the Internet; all the skills that will get you ready to use the library’s computers on your own. Space is limited; available on a first come, first served basis.
Please join us to discuss the formation of Anythink’s newest Adult Book Club at Wright Farms.
Please join us to discuss the formation of Anythink’s evening Adult Book Club at Wright Farms.
Have lots of fun with rhymes and stories for the whole family. Open to all ages.
Create your own fashions for an Anythink-style fashion show.
Sing, dance, play games and learn how to play some basic instruments. Parents and siblings are welcome. There are no books or crafts at this program. Appropriate for ages 2-6. Space is limited; registration is required.
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. Space is limited; registration required.
A new
book club, the Brighton Booklovers will discuss our third book. Now is a great
time to join! Next month’s book is available at the library, just ask at the
desk.
August
18: The Things They Carried by Tim
O’Brien
This is a lapsit story time for non-walkers. Space is limited; registration is required.
Learn how to use a mouse, a keyboard, scroll bars, and the Internet; all the skills that will get you ready to use the library’s computers on your own. Space is limited; available on a first come, first served basis.
Is there a journalist in you? Explore your inner reporter by creating your own zine.
Something different each week for teens. Teen Advisory Board, book clubs, and other fun activities.
A new activity every week for Elementary school children. We’ll have crafts, games, the Wii, and a chance to hang out with your friends.
Step back from the computer and put down that Xbox controller. Experience games of adventure with just your imagination and a handful of dice.
Enjoy a new theme every week with activities and stories. Appropriate for ages 3-6. Space is limited; registration is required.
Sarah’s Key by Tatiana de Rosnay is discussed this month.
This is a special story time for children ages 3-5 and their caretakers. We'll have stories, fingerplays, songs, and other fun activities. Space is limited; registration is required.
Enjoy a new theme every week with activities, stories, and a craft. Appropriate for ages 3-6. Space is limited; registration is required.
A lapsit story time for children under 3 years of age who can walk. Space is limited; registration is required.
Meet with fellow writers (active or aspiring) to talk about your work, get ideas, or just find out what they are writing about. Be inspired!
Begin each week with a fun and enriching activity.
This month, Collapse by Jared Diamond is discussed.
Sing, dance, play games and learn how to play some basic instruments. Parents and siblings are welcome. There are no books or crafts at this program. Appropriate for ages 3-6. Space is limited; registration is required.
Sing, dance, play games and learn how to play some basic instruments. Parents and siblings are welcome. There are no books or crafts at this program. Appropriate for ages 2-6. Space is limited; registration is required.
A lapsit story time for children under 3 years of age who cannot walk yet. Space is limited; registration is required.
Do you know where your mouse is? Do you know what is on your desktop? We will begin with an overview of computer terminology and cover the basic parts of the computer such as the mouse, keyboard, monitor, ports, desktop, icons, and the start menu. Space is limited; registration required.
A lapsit story time for children under 3 years of age who can walk. Space is limited; registration is required.
Come and listen to Carol Ekarius, popular author of Hobby Farm: How to Build Animal Housing, Small Scale Livestock Farming, and Pocketful of Poultry during Anythink Brighton's Market Day celebrations.
Come to the monthly meeting of the Brighton Genealogical society. If you have always wanted to learn more about your family, this is a great place to start.
Market Day will include produce from our local growers, an education symposium, interactive activities provided by Anythink Brighton, live entertainment, great food, local artists and free kids activities. Join for a celebration of our agricultural heritage.
Come by every Saturday morning and be a part of the community garden maintenance. Portions of the produce will go to local food pantries. Try out your green thumb and get some fresh veggies to boot.
Join us at the library for a morning of fun board games, conversation and snacks.
Sit down at the library with some popcorn and soda pop to enjoy a movie at Anythink.
An after school program for elementary-age kids. Space is limited; registration required.
Aug. 5: Soap Kit – Make your own custom-designed soap. Appropriate for kids grades 4-6.
Aug. 12: Readers’ Theater – Enjoy drama without having to memorize in this Readers’ Theater session. Appropriate for kids grades 3-5.
Aug. 19: Codes & Ciphers – After learning a few codes and ciphers, use your new skills to decode clues to find hidden treasure in the library. Appropriate for kids grades 4-6.
Aug. 26: Dragonology – This program is all things dragon for the true dragon fan: craft, activities, and games. Appropriate for kids grades 3-5.
Have lots of fun with rhymes and stories for the whole family. Open to all ages.
Needlework? Scrapbooking? Whatever your craft and whatever your level of expertise, bring your unfinished projects and join others in your community to learn tips and tricks and finally get that project completed.
Get one-on-one help with our “resident” genealogist, whether you’re just getting started or just need some assistance. Please call ahead to register.
No postage necessary! Email allows you connect with friends, family, and employers with the click of a button. Participants will learn how to set up a free email account with Gmail and get started sending and receiving emails. Basic computer skills required. Space is limited; registration required.
Become one of the more than 400 million Facebook users. Connect with friends, family, and classmates around the world. Share photos, send messages, and even play games. Participants will learn how to set up a Facebook account, create a profile, manage privacy settings, and build their social network. Basic Internet skills and email account are required. Space is limited; registration required.
Bring books you’ve read during the summer and learn about new great reads.
Something different each week for teens. Teen Advisory Board, book clubs, and other fun activities.
Join us as we will be watching another British classic. Popcorn and fun provided.
This is a special story time for children ages 3-5 and their caretakers. We'll have stories, fingerplays, songs, and other fun activities. Space is limited; registration is required.
A lapsit story time for children under 3 years of age who can walk. Space is limited; registration is required.
Meet with fellow writers (active or aspiring) to talk about your work, get ideas, or just find out what they are writing about. Be inspired!
Meet with fellow writers (active or aspiring) to talk about your work, get ideas, or just find out what they are writing about. Be inspired!
Begin each week with a fun and enriching activity.
Sing, dance, play games and learn how to play some basic instruments. Parents and siblings are welcome. There are no books or crafts at this program. Appropriate for ages 3-6. Space is limited; registration is required.
