This is a special story time for children ages 3 to 5 and their caretakers. We'll have stories, fingerplays, songs, and other fun activities. Because we want to give a special experience to preschoolers, this is limited to 20 children. Please visit the service desk to register.
Bring your writing samples or just bring yourself and bounce ideas off of your fellow struggling writers. Get positive feedback and have some fun.
Being a parent is wonderful, but sometimes you long to talk to another adult. This unstructured time is for parents and caretakers to visit with each other before formal story time begins.
Come to the library and enjoy adult company and great movies. This month’s movie is Fried Green Tomatoes.
Join us at the library for board games and videogames.
Play a variety of video games on our Wii and Xbox, or challenge your friends at a board game.
This program is intended for kids 3-6 years old and includes songs, finger plays, games, and much more.
Show off your sporty skills on the Nintendo Wii. All ages are welcome.
Listen to a professional fishing guide as he talks about the history and art of fly fishing, learn hands-on how to tie flies, and find out the best locations to cast out.
Battle it out with your friends on the Wii.
Come out every Saturday morning at 8 am to work in the Anythink Brighton Community Garden at N. 11th Ave and Denver St. in Brighton. All ages welcome. Portions of the crop will go to charity.
Have fun at the library playing board games.
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.
City of Thornton’s Todd Barnes is available to tell us what’s going in our fair city.
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.
Bring work to share and hone your skills. For people who want to become better writers. Teens and adults welcome.
Architect Dennis Humphries of Humphries Poli Architects reviews the design development for Anythink Perl Mack’s proposed renovations, scheduled to begin next month. Features of the renovation include a new neighborhood entrance from El Paso Boulevard; a children’s area, teen space and computer lab; an expanded program space; and a porch along the south side of the building. Sustainable features will include day lighting, geothermal heating and cooling, and a community garden planned for the west side of the property.
The Midnight Knifty Knitters, Anythink Bennett’s adult knitting club, meets every Thursday in front of the fireplace to knit. Please bring your own supplies.
Save the world from zombies! Come play Combat Arms in the Anythink Brighton computer lab and try to beat your friends.
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.
Walkers through the age of 3 will have fun hearing stories, learning nursery rhymes, singing songs, and playing games – lots of fun for little ones and their caretakers. Programs are limited to 20 toddlers to give them the best experience. Please visit the service desk to register.
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.
This half hour program is for children ages 3-6 and their caregivers, although any one is invited to attend. Enjoy books and activities together and hear special tips to help your young one learn the steps to basic literacy.
Walkers through the age of 3 will have fun hearing stories, learning nursery rhymes, singing songs, and playing games – lots of fun for little ones and their caretakers. Programs are limited to 20 toddlers to give them the best experience. Please visit the service desk to register.
Learn how you can use social networking tools such as Facebook and Twitter to help promote your business and non-profit organization.
Being a parent is wonderful, but sometimes you long to talk to another adult. This unstructured time is for parents and caretakers to visit with each other before formal story time begins.
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. Parents and caregivers with children ages 0-3 are welcome to sign up for this five-week series beginning May 5, 2010. Participation will be limited to 12 families. Different childhood experts will be on hand to talk to parents and play with children. Each week, new learning and exploration activities will be offered.
Learn from local Brighton author/illustrator, Marina Galasso, how to create the unique illustrations used in her recently self-published book, I Wish. Galasso discusses how she wrote her story and published the work. Participants will receive a book to take home that includes the illustrations created in the session. Appropriate for students grades 6-12.
Bring your creativity and join us for fun crafts.
Every week there is something different: paints, crafting clay, beading, duct tape. Stop in and join us in making something fun.
Who knew you could have so much fun at the library? Hang out and play Smash Brothers, Rock Band and more.
Sing, dance and learn to play some basic musical instruments. Ages 3-5.
Come dance, sing, play games, and strut your stuff! Designed for children ages 3 to 6 and their caretakers, this program encourages kids to be active. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes and prepare to have fun! Program is limited to 25 children so everyone has plenty of room to dance. Please visit the service desk to register.
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.
Enjoy a new theme each week with stories and activities. Ages 3-5.
Join in
the discussion with the Brighton Booklovers. It’s always a great time to join.
Next month’s book is available at the library, just ask at the desk.
May 19: Dreams from my Father by Barack Obama.
This is a lapsit story time for non-walkers. Space is limited; registration is required. Please call or visit the service desk.
Learn how you can use social networking tools such as Facebook and Twitter to help promote your business and non-profit organization.
Drop in and have fun creating a simple craft. Open to all ages.
Bring your favorite mystery titles and learn about new great reads.
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.
Create
something unique this month at Anythink Perl Mack.
May 4 – Quick Dry Pottery
May 18 – Egg Carton Crafts
Join in a stimulating discussion about Gentlemen of the Road by Michael Chabon.
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.
This program is designed for non-walkers. This fun time for babies and their caretakers will include songs, rhymes, and fun activities plus time to cuddle. Limited to 25 babies so everyone has lots of space for fun. Please visit the service desk to register.
This class will get you started on how to create, open, and edit a Word document. Specifically, you will learn how to format and modify the font, page setup, and navigate a Word document.
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.
This is a special story time for children ages 3 to 5 and their caretakers. We'll have stories, fingerplays, songs, and other fun activities. Because we want to give a special experience to preschoolers, this is limited to 20 children. Please visit the service desk to register.
Bring your writing samples or just bring yourself and bounce ideas off of your fellow struggling writers. Get positive feedback and have some fun.
