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.
This month’s topic is “Discover Your Neighborhood.” Uncover family history and begin your genealogy search at your local library. The Perl Mack Genealogy Group meets the third Tuesday of the month at 9:30 am.
No, you can’t get in shape sitting in front of a computer, but this class will introduce you to some websites that will help motivate you. Find new routes for your run, walk or bike ride, keep track of your mileage, and calculate your calories online.
Learn the ins and outs of Microsoft Word. Space is limited; registration required. Please sign up at the service desk.
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.
Join us this month as we discuss Sarah’s Key by Tatiana de Rosnay.
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.
This program is intended for kids 3-6 years old and includes songs, finger plays, games, and much more.
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 your photos and finally start that scrapbook you’ve been putting off. Bring your own supplies or use ours, and go wild. All ages welcome.
Join us for a special family read-in honoring Children’s Book Week. Stop by with your child, grandchild, niece or nephew or any other special child in your life and spend an hour reading aloud with them. Bring in a personal favorite or choose from our selection. Breakfast will be provided.
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.
Enjoy tea tasting and learn the details of a Japanese tea ceremony. For grades 6-12.
Join us for an hour of BINGO games. Winners receive one child’s or teen book to keep. All ages are welcome.
The Future Artists of America will meet at the library to draw, paint and create.
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.
Wii, board games, and more. Intended for students in grades 6-12.
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.
Use this time to share critiques and fine-tune your writing skills. Short stories, essays, school work, poetry, ‘zines or the Great American Novel, it’s up to your imagination.
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.
Have fun clapping, singing & dancing to music! Appropriate for 2-6 year olds.
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 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. Registration strongly recommended. Please call or visit the service desk.
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.
A special evening story time. Wear your “jammies”! Appropriate for kids ages birth-6.
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 elementary-age kids.
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.
Create a piñata with other teens for Thornton’s June summer kickoff party. Snacks, music, and conversation provided.
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.
Join us at the library for books and singing! Appropriate for kids ages birth to 2 years old.
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.
Start with the basics when planting and growing your family tree. Anythink Perl Mack guide Georgia Neilsen gets us started.
This is a lapsit story time for non-walkers. Space is limited; registration is required. Please call or visit the service desk.
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. Registration strongly recommended. Please call or visit the service desk.
Drop in and have fun creating a simple craft. Open to all ages.
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.
Have fun at the library painting glass stones.
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.
Join us at the library for an afternoon of great movies and snacks.
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.
