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. No registration required.
Learn the basics of quilting with Lisa Snyder of Bee Line Quilting, and make a seasonal potholder. All supplies included. Appropriate for adults. Space is limited; registration required.
Join us for our monthly book club. October’s title will be The Whistler by former Mississippi congressman John Grisham. Light refreshments will be served. No registration is required.
Did you purchase a new device? Do you need an email address? Learn basic computer skills in these drop-in sessions. Stop by with your tech questions. Walk-ins welcomed. No registration is required.
Hedwig, Harry Potter’s pet owl, was loved by all, however… they never talked about what Hedwig did in his off time. Join us as we learn all about the digestive process of owls by dissecting actual owl pellets. Will you be able to recreate the mouse that Hedwig ate for dinner earlier this week?? Only one way to find out! Best for tween and teens.
Discover the basics of how to take your own handwriting and turn it into faux calligraphy. You'll also learn about the three font styles, techniques on how to make them your own, and how to mix the styles and add embellishments. Space and supplies are limited; registration preferred. Please visit our online calendar to register.
Did you know that more than 2 billion people around the world eat insects?
We’ll come up with recipes that make use of this sustainable form of high-quality protein, and blend together delicious smoothies.
No registration required.
Blast off into the past to discover the food, art, people and events that have shaped history. This month, we travel to different dynasties from ancient China to learn the art of papermaking, create a shadow puppet show and drink tea like an emperor. Appropriate for elementary school-aged kids. Space is limited; registration recommended. Please visit our online calendar to register.
Are you hungry for good books and good food? This month we will be reading Knights of the Kitchen Table by Jon Scieszka and then make food to go along with it! Please see a staff member for a copy of the book. Appropriate for kids in grades 4-5.
Women in Sunlight is the story of four American strangers who bond in Italy and change their lives over the course of an exceptional year, from the bestselling author of Under the Tuscan Sun, Frances Mayes. Join us to discuss this novel and Italian food.
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and other fun activities that are perfect for preschoolers. This program is for ages 3-5. No registration required.
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and other fun activities that are perfect for preschoolers. Appropriate for ages 3-5.
Join us for stories, songs and activities that are just right for active toddlers. This program is for ages 2-3. No registration required.
Here's your chance to get one-on-one help from a tech guide. Space is limited; registration required. Please use the Register button below or call 303-405-3230 to sign up.
Experience stories, puppets, songs and other fun activities that promote early literacy for preschoolers.
Here's your chance to get one-on-one help from a tech guide. Space is limited; registration required. Please use the Register button below or call 303-405-3230 to sign up.
Join us for stories, songs and activities that are just right for active toddlers. This program is for ages 2-3. No registration required.
Share time with your little one with songs, rhymes, and stories for babies and their caregivers. Appropriate for ages birth-23 months.
Here's your chance to get one-on-one help from a tech guide. Space is limited; registration required. Please use the Register button below or call 303-405-3230 to sign up.
Join us for a lively discussion of Sharp:The Women Who Made an Art of Having an Opinion by Michelle Dean. No online registration necessary. Our book club meets the third Tuesday of each month. New members are always welcome!
Learn about the City of Thornton’s master plan and potential development of the Aylor Open Lands property, hosted by the City of Thornton and Anythink Libraries. Hear more about this plan and provide feedback to the City of Thornton.
“This effort will create a regional destination in Thornton that would combine open lands with a new library,” says Anythink Director Pam Sandlian Smith. “This would be a place where visitors of all ages can play, discover, create and participate in a hands-on natural learning environment.”
This community meeting takes place at Margaret W. Carpenter Recreation Center, Rooms A and B, located 11151 Colorado Blvd. in Thornton.
Learn more about this project and plans for Anythink’s next 10 years at anythinklibraries.org/investing-in-anythinks-future.
Calling all wizards and witches! Join us for a Harry Potter themed magic show featuring Albus, the magic rabbit, and comedy magician, Connie Elstun, as Professor Elstun Ravenclaw! Best for elementary.
Join us as we welcome History Colorado and their amazing collection of historical postcards. Learn about the history of Colorado through these preserved keepsakes, then join in as we celebrate the 150th anniversary of postcards by creating some unique postcard art or by picking up a pen and writing to a friend or family member. All materials for craft portion provided. Space is limited; registration requested. Please see our online calendar to register.
Learn yoga through stories, songs, and movement activities. Little yogis will practice breathing exercises and have time to get creative, too. This program is intended for kids 3-8 years old, but older and younger participants are welcome to attend.
Whether you knit, crochet, embroider, weave, macramé, bead, or quilt, there's a seat for you at our fiber art circle. Complete a monthly project or bring your own work while you enjoy tea, cookies, and conversation. This month, take your embroidery to the grid as we learn cross-stitch tips and tricks. Beginners welcome. Best for adults.
Contemporary Classroom brings Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art's exhibitions to the library with information about artists working today and a hands-on art making workshop. Appropriate for ages 7-12. No registration necessary.
Join us for this beginner-friendly yoga series the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month. Instructor Anna Gibson will lead participants through these gentle yoga sessions. These lessons will offer techniques to help establish or continue your yoga practice. Registration is recommended but not required.
Drop in to use our sewing machines, Cricuts, 3D printers and more. Get one-on-one or group help to start a new project, finish something you’ve started, or simply learn something new. The Studio will help you take your skills to the next level.
Enjoy a relaxing morning filled with tea, crafting and community every second Saturday of the month. Bring your current project or start one here. Some supplies provided. All skill levels welcome. No registration required.
This new, monthly club is a space for kids of all ages to come and make new friends during a free-build time. LEGOs will be provided, you bring the fun! Bring the whole family!
Learn the basics of sound design and sample based music production. Create unique instruments and manipulate sound using audio effects and computer techniques. Recommended for anyone planning to use our sound and music equipment during Bennett Creation Lab. For ages 12 and up.
Enjoy stories, puppet plays, rhymes and other fun activities that promote early literacy just for preschoolers. Appropriate for kids ages 1-6. No registration required.
Hears, poker, cribbage, Farkle and more! Join us as we drink coffee, eat doughnuts and play games the second Friday of each month.
Explore early literacy and learning through hands-on sensory activities. Be ready to move, build, play and create. Appropriate for children ages 0-4 and their caregivers. Play clothes appropriate for messy play recommended. No registration required.
Oct. 11 – Pond Play
Oct. 25 – The Clothes We Wear
Join us as we read, play and make a craft in this fun-filled program! Appropriate for kids ages 3 – 6.
Explore early literacy by using the many different stations to interact with your little one. Participants will gather together at the end for a story. Caregivers with children through age 4 are welcome. No registration required.
Come in your pajamas, with blanket in hand, to enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and other fun activities. Appropriate for ages 3-6, but older and younger participants are welcome to attend.
Learn how to create a fun macrame keychain! Amie Phillips shows you how to create your own keychain out of cotton rope tied into square knots and half square knots. This project is customizable so you can explore the knotting techniques you learn. Amie will breeze over the history of the macrameing crafting craze as well as answer all your knotting questions. All materials provided. Best for Adults.
Create your own creature inspired by robotic models. Learn about gear ratios, sensors, simple machines and programming while building different kinds of animals. Appropriate for kids ages 7-14. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.
Do you think you have what it takes to win? Bring your own cards and battle your friends in a tournament of epic Yu-Gi-Oh proportions! Snacks will be provided. Ages 8 and up. No registration necessary.
Learn how to animate in Adobe Photoshop with local expert Holden Boyles. You’ll explore the basics of Adobe Photoshop while creating a preplanned animation. Appropriate for tweens and older with little-to-no experience with animating in Adobe Photoshop. Space is limited; registration preferred. Please visit our online calendar to register.
Stressed out? Learn the zen art of knitting. Teens of all skill levels are welcome as we learn to cast-on, knit, and purl. Basic supplies are provided, but bring your own if you have a specific project in mind. No registration required.
Radiant Beginnings Yoga will lead a special yoga session just for kids. Learn to breathe deeply and move creatively in this fun class for yoginis of all levels. Appropriate for ages 6-10. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.
Join us for a fun afternoon of making a delicious Taiwanese tea-based drink called boba tea and watching Anime. Appropriate for students in grades 6-12.
Join us for open Studio drop-in to use our sewing machines, Cricuts, 3D printers and more. Get one-on-one or group help to start a new project, finish something you're working on or simply learn something new. The Studio will help you take your skills to the next level.
Design your own amusement park with Snapology. Learn how to use LEGO® bricks and other building materials to make rollercoasters and other awesome rides. Can you design the next Disney World? Appropriate for kids ages 7-14. Space is limited; registration required.
In continuing to provide Thornton residents with access to farm-fresh produce and health information, Anythink’s community farmers’ markets are returning in 2019 with expanded dates and locations. Hosted in conjunction with the American Heart Association, City of Thornton, Tri-County Health Department, Lulu’s Farm and Miller Farms, the farmers’ markets will now be held weekly at both Anythink Huron Street (Tuesdays, 9 am-1 pm) and Anythink Wright Farms (Thursdays, 3-6:30 pm) beginning Tuesday, July 9. In addition to food, community members will also find cooking demos, recipes, nutrition information and preventative health screenings (on select dates). The farmers’ markets will continue through the second week of October.
To increase healthy food accessibility, both WIC and SNAP are accepted at all farmers’ markets. Additionally, visitors can join representatives at the Tri-County Health Department booth for information about eWIC and SNAP services.
Use our equipment and supplies to create your own masterpiece or to learn a new skill. In this weekly open lab, everyone is welcome to drop in and work on their own projects with the help of our guides. Plans will be available for those that do not have their own project ideas, but creativity is highly encouraged. No registration necessary.
Sing, dance, play basic instruments and move creatively. This program is appropriate for ages 2-5. No registration required.
Sing, dance, play games, and learn how to play some basic instruments. Activities are appropriate for kids 3-6 years old, but younger participants are welcome to attend. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to dance, too.
