Create your own fashions of the future and watch them on the runway during an Anythink-style fashion show. This is the second part of this two-part program.
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 and stories. Appropriate for ages 3-6. Space is limited; registration is required.
Pottermania! is back this summer at Anythink. Wizard rockstars ALL CAPS, The Whomping Willows, The Moaning Myrtles and more will perform. Guests get a chance to participate in an interactive videocast between sets, discussing all things Harry Potter.
Create your own Egyptian garden and learn about the topography of the North African country. Space is limited; registration required.
Learn tons of ideas to make those long car rides fun! Kids can create their own games and snacks for their next summer road trip with the fam.
Discuss fantasy world favorites and the animals that might live in them. Using various art supplies and a lot of imagination, kids can create their own fantasy animals. Space is limited; registration required.
Discuss fantasy world favorites and the animals that might live in them. Using various art supplies and a lot of imagination, kids can create their own fantasy animals. Space is limited; registration 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. Please call or visit the service desk.
Learn important information about our city services and citizen responsibilities as well as issues affecting our daily lives as north suburban residents.
This is a lapsit story time for non-walkers. Space is limited; registration is required. Please call or visit the service desk.
Joins us for a fun hour of Bingo and receive the book of your choice when you win. All ages are welcome.
Know all the regions of Middle Earth? Daydream about your living quarters on the Starship Enterprise? Then this is the trivia night for you! Hang out with other fantasy fans, test your knowledge and make a few new friends.
Everyone has a story and, with today’s technology, there are many new and fun ways to capture them. Learn how to use Flip video cameras and iMovie to share a little slice of history. This is the second part of this two-part program. Space is limited; registration required.
Every road trip needs a great mix. Learn about the best music sites and software out there to help you create the perfect mix for every mood. Space is limited; registration required.
Delve into the fantasy world of America’s favorite family: The Simpsons. Test your Simpsons knowledge with this Jeopardy-style game.
Create your own Egyptian garden and learn about the topography of the North African country. Space is limited; registration required.
Enjoy children’s literature with books. Appropriate for ages 6-12.
Enjoy a new theme every week with activities, stories, and a craft. Appropriate for ages 3-6. Space is limited; registration is required. Please call or visit the service desk.
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!
Why is a raven like a writing desk? You may just find the answer at this Alice in Wonderland-inspired tea party for the whole family with games, costumes and the occasional riddle. Limited to 40 families.
Everyone has a story and, with today’s technology, there are many new and fun ways to capture them. Learn how to use Flip video cameras and iMovie to share a little slice of history. This is the first part of this two-part program. Space is limited; registration required.
Play a variety of video games on our Wii and Xbox, or challenge your friends at a board game.
Make friends while practicing your English skills with fellow learners. Share your culture and learn about others.
Teens, come read and discuss your favorite teen titles.
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. Please call or visit the service desk.
A lapsit story time for children under 3 years of age who can walk. Space is limited; registration is required. Please call or visit the service desk.
Give your brain a workout this summer. Navigate the library using codes to solve clues and find cool prizes. Appropriate for children.
Select from our mysterious collection of materials and sign an oath that you’ll read/listen/watch your selection and then tell us how it was. A great way to broaden your horizons and maybe uncover something new and exciting.
Special guest speakers from Brighton Hydroponics discuss the art and advantages of growing plants and food indoors. If you’ve always been curious about what exactly hydroponic means, this is a great place to start – and bring your questions.
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!
Drop by for a different fun craft every week. All ages are welcome.
Every road trip needs a great mix. Learn about the best music sites and software out there to help you create the perfect mix for every mood. Space is limited; registration 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. Please call or visit the service desk.
A lapsit story time for children under 3 years of age who can walk. Space is limited; registration is required. Please call or visit the service desk.
Eric West's Music for Kids presents "The NOT Junk Man," a musical show featuring lots of silly songs, homemade puppets and instruments made out of recycled “junk.” Using kitchen utensils, pan lids, frying pans and found objects, Eric encourages his audience to think creatively and have fun making homemade music.
Cherrywood Park
at Prairie Hills Elementary School
13801 Garfield St.
Thornton, CO 80602
Take over the computer lab and teen section to play this popular PC game. Space is limited; registration recommended.
Create your own fashions of the future and watch them on the runway during an Anythink-style fashion show. This is part one in this two-part program.
You’ve never seen a band tour like this one. Create your own band with friends, design your own T-shirts and then battle it out on Rock Band.
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. Please call or visit the service desk.
Who knew you could have so much fun at the library? Hang out and play Smash Brothers, Rock Band and more.
Enjoy a new theme every week with activities, stories, and a craft. Appropriate for ages 3-6. Space is limited; registration is required. Please call or visit the service desk.
Travel through time using online resources to learn about your family history and add your findings to your own family tree in the mySummer scrapbook. Space is limited; registration required.
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.
Berkeley Village
East of Sheridan Blvd. at 54th Ave. & Wolff St.
Arvada, CO 80002
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.
Monaco Park
5700 Monaco St.
Commerce City, CO 80022
Learn about the tools and techniques archaeologists use on their explorations. Dig and discover this summer during this fun family program. Space is limited; registration required.
Use your sleuthing skills to solve the Anythink murder mystery. Costumes, clues and refreshments will fuel minds and imagination during this interactive whodunit.
Road trip food doesn’t always have to mean greasy truck stops and drive-thrus. Learn about one regional favorite – the tamale – with Chef Brett Smith of Boulder’s Zolo Grill. Learn about the tasty food’s origins and make your own to take home. Space is limited; registration required.
Build something fantastic in a room full of thousands of LEGOs, Cobis and SuperStructs. Create your own fantasy worlds and characters in this interactive program for kids. Space is limited; registration required.
Learn about the resources available at your library and beyond to help you research your family history.
