Past events

E.g., Nov 23 2024
October 2, 2019 - 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm

Join us on Wednesdays to explore careers in science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Appropriate for kids in 1st-5th grade. 

October 2: Coding Club

October 9: Build It Up, Known It Down

October 16: Art Project with Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art

October 23: Snap Circuits

October 30: Experimentation Station

Age: 
Children
October 2, 2019 - 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Hang out, play games with your friends, and enjoy lunch provided by the Food Bank of the Rockies. There will be gaming consoles, computer games, movies, various gaming clubs, and board games available. We will also be hosting a different gaming tournament the last Wednesday of every month. Appropriate for students in grades 6-12. 

Age: 
Teen
October 2, 2019 - 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Are you a gamer looking to geek out with other fellow gamers? Well join the club...literally! From Yu-Gi-Oh! to Dungeons and Dragons, we provide the tables and you provide the fun. Appropriate for ages 13 and up. 

Age: 
Adult, Teen
October 2, 2019 - 11:00 am to 11:30 am

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. 

Event Type: 
Music
Age: 
Children
October 2, 2019 - 10:30 am to 11:30 am

Sign language is a great way to effectively communicate with pre-verbal or non-verbal people in our lives. This beginner course will cover a variety of topics including food, playing, animals and more. This class is intended for caregivers with children ages 0-5. Both kids and adults are encouraged to attend.  No registration required.

October 2, 2019 - 10:30 am to 11:00 am

Gather for song, story and rhyme time for babies and their caregivers. Appropriate for ages birth-2 years old.

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Children
October 2, 2019 - 10:00 am to 11:00 am

Get hands-on with different science, technology, engineering and math activities. This month, take your crafts to the next level with LEDs. Appropriate for ages 5 and up. Adult helpers required for children ages 10 and under. Space is limited; registration required. 

Age: 
Children, Family, Teen, Tween
October 2, 2019 - 10:00 am to 10:30 am

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. 

Event Type: 
Music
Age: 
Children
October 1, 2019 - 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm

Come and try out a scratch session with DJ Staxx and DJ Chonz of the Denver DJ School Turn tables will be available to spin along with music. Appropriate for tweens and teens grades 6-12. No registration is required.

Event Type: 
Class
Age: 
Teen
October 1, 2019 - 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm

Create groovy t-shirts with a simple tye-dye technique. Supplies will be provided.

If you have old clothes you want to put a new spin on, bring them too.

No registration required.

Event Type: 
Class
Age: 
Teen
October 1, 2019 - 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Join us each month as we learn about a different famous artist, view samples of their art, and create our own art based on their inspiration. Appropriate for elementary school-aged kids and their caregivers. Space is limited; registration recommended. Please visit our online calendar to register.

Age: 
Children
October 1, 2019 - 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Join us every Tuesday to explore science, technology, engineering, art and math. Appropriate for students in grades K-5. No registration required.

· Oct 1: LEGO Club – Explore science, technology, engineering and math through LEGOS®.

· Oct 8: Discover Challenge – Explore STEAM principles to build and create.

· Oct 15: Barr Lake Ranger Talk – Learn about a natural facet of Barr Lake State Park.

· Oct 22: Art Stop on the Go- Join an art teacher from the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art for an art class.

· Oct 29: Who Does That? Learn about interesting careers in a fun and interactive way.

Event Type: 
Class
Age: 
Children
October 1, 2019 - 10:30 am to 12:00 pm

Join us this month to hear spooky tales from the Broomfield Spellbinders, and participate in an autumn-inspired craft.  This activity is open to all and designed specifically for adults with disabilities. Groups are welcome, however, space is limited; online registration required. When registering a group, please register each attending individual separately, or call 303-405-3200 for assistance. 

Age: 
Adult
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October 1, 2019 - 10:30 am to 11:15 am

Experience stories, puppets, songs and other fun activities that promote early literacy for preschoolers.

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Children
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October 1, 2019 - 10:00 am to 11:00 am

Join us for an informal discussion of email, resumes, internet searching, ereaders and more. Drop-in anytime. All ages are welcome. No registration required.

Event Type: 
Tech
Age: 
Adult
September 30, 2019 - 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Turn your passion into a business. Join Etsy expert Lynsey Morgan for a how-to-guide and behind-the-scenes look at this online selling platform. In addition to owning the popular Etsy shops Enfuse Jewelry and Sounds of Silver, Morgan was a member of Etsy's Seller Advisory Board. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register. 

Age: 
Adult
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September 30, 2019 - 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm

Looking for your next great read? Join a group of bookish teens and tweens as we share our thoughts on books and graphic novels in a different genre each month. Appropriate for teens and tweens age 12 and up.

Event Type: 
Book Club
Age: 
Teen, Tween
September 30, 2019 - 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Join us for a drop-in snack program sponsored by the Food Bank of the Rockies and Brighton Shares the Harvest. Free for ages 18 and under.

 

Age: 
Children, Family, Teen, Tween
September 30, 2019 - 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Now that we’ve filled the outside of the library with kindness rocks, we are going to fill the inside of the library with kindness bookmarks. Join us to express your creativity and put a smile on someone else's face. Appropriate for students in grades 6-12. 

 

Age: 
Teen
September 30, 2019 - 10:15 am to 11:00 am

Join us for a storytime featuring books, songs, rhymes, and play in English and Spanish. Appropriate for kids ages 2-6. No registration required.

 

Acompananos para cuentos, canciones, rimas y juego en inglés y español. Apropiado para niños de 2 a 6 años. No se requiere registro.

 

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Children
September 28, 2019 - 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm

Have you ever dreamed of discovering the Triforce in a ruined castle, or defending your garden from hordes of voracious zombies? Now you can! Use tried and true game design principles to translate the biggest and best video games from screen to library so that we can play them together in real life.

Event Type: 
Tech
Age: 
Children, Teen, Tween
September 28, 2019 - 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

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.

Age: 
Children
September 28, 2019 - 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Need guidance on re-entering the workforce after experiencing unstable living conditions? This program is aimed at providing resources to those that have in the past or are now experiencing that type of situation. Meet with representatives from Colorado Coalition for the Homeless who can help you set off in a new direction.

Age: 
Adult
September 28, 2019 - 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Therapy dogs provide a safe, non-judgmental audience for kids to practice their reading aloud. Bring a book you have been working on or choose from one of ours. Read to one of our patient furry friends. This program is appropriate for ages 6-12. Reading sessions will be limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please check in with a staff member for a reading time on the day of the program.

Age: 
Children
September 28, 2019 - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Join us for a snack and milk provided by our partner, Food Bank of the Rockies. Meals provided for children ages 0-18. No registration required.

Age: 
Children
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September 28, 2019 - 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Grab your favorite stuffie and head to the library to enjoy a morning storytime in your pajamas. Stick around for a delicious breakfast of pancakes, sausage, fruit and juice.  Appropriate for kids ages 3-10 and their families. No registration is required.

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Family
September 28, 2019 - 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
hand letter

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. Appropriate for 17 and older. Space and supplies are limited; registration preferred. Please visit our online calendar to register.

Event Type: 
The Studio
Age: 
Adult
September 28, 2019 - 10:30 am to 11:30 am

Increase productivity and become more organized by effectively using Microsoft Office. Join Project Manager Yvette Cowlishaw as she shares techniques learned through years of professional experience in order to help improve your workflow. Space is limited; registration recommended. Please visit our online calendar to register.

 

Event Type: 
Class
Age: 
Adult
September 28, 2019 - 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

Support local businesses at the Pop-Up Shops at Anythink Brighton. Three local businesses will be featured at each event, and merchandise will be available for purchase. Drop-in anytime.

Interested in participating? Fill out an application at bit.ly/PopUpShopApp

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Adult, Family
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