Create a stylish and functional fabric basket as we guide you step-by-step. For beginner to intermediate sewers, walk away more comfortable on a sewing machine and use your creation as organizational home decor. Suitable for adults. All materials will be provided. Space is limited; please visit our online calendar to register.
You don’t need to have a business degree to start making bank. Learn the basics of business and financial literacy by creating your own or leveling up an existing lemonade stand. Best for elementary-age kids and tweens.
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.
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.
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. This program is appropriate for children ages 7-12.
Learn the basic tools and user interface of Adobe Illustrator while designing a personal monogram. Appropriate for teens and older with little-to-no experience with Adobe Illustrator. Space is limited; registration preferred. Please visit our online calendar to register.
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
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.
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 is required. Please visit our online calendar to register.
Get fit at the library! Drop into our exercise program for inspiring, exhilarating workouts clued into your goals and fitness level. No previous fitness experience necessary. Please wear workout-ready clothes. Best for teens through adults.
Start your weekend with an adventurous morning filled with stories, songs and activities designed to build up your kiddo’s brain power.
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.
There’s nothing boring about Board Game Day! Grab a friend or two and join us for now and classic board game competition. Bring the whole family.
Learn the basics of video production and audio recording. Work together to create short videos or podcasts. Recommended for anyone planning to use our video or audio equipment during Bennett Creation Lab. For ages 10 and up.
Enjoy stories, puppet plays, rhymes and other fun activities that promote early literacy just for preschoolers. Appropriate for kids ages 1-6.
Hearts, poker, cribbage, Farkel and more! Join us as we drink coffee, eat doughnuts and play games the second Friday of each month.
Explore career based sensory activities inspired by Own It month at Anythink. Appropriate for children ages 0-4 and their caregivers. Play clothes appropriate for messy play are recommended.
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.
Online security threats have evolved to resemble trustworthy sources. Protect your personal and financial information online and learn how to identify scams that are seen through phishing, malware and spam. Q&A will follow the presentation. Registration is recommended but not required.
One of the best ways to make money is to save money – and “freeganism” takes that goal to extremes. Discover a variety of practices that can help you to avoid unnecessary waste and expense, and work towards a more equitable lifestyle.
Join us as we celebrate ten years of Anythink! Enjoy refreshments and learn about Anythink's history and the special place treehouses have in our organization. Then make your very own nature-inspired treehouse to take home. All materials provided. Space is limited; registration is required. Please visit our online calendar to register.
Bear witness to the ultimate candy showdown. Competitors will work in teams to design the ultimate candy. Once completed, our judges will select the best ones based on taste, originality, packaging, and sustainability. No registration required. Students in grade 6 to 12 welcome.
Design your own amusement park! 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. Please visit our online calendar to register.
Learn the basic tools and user interface of Design Cricut Space by creating a stencil that can be used for applications like painting and street art. Appropriate for tweens, teens and adults with little-to-no experience with using Cricut Design Space. Space is limited; registration preferred. Please visit our online calendar to register.
Learn what it takes to be professional DJ with Juan Rangel – aka DJ Staxx – from the Denver DJ School. Join us for a career Q&A and get hands-on experience during our scratch session.
Space is limited; registration is recommended.
Alright, so we know pizza is a glorious thing that is already perfect... but perfect can get boring. What if we tried baked beans on a pizza? Together we will explore what foods will and what foods will not pizza. Appropriate for students in grades 6-12.
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.
Learn the basics of jamming out on a ukulele and build your skills each week. Appropriate for kids in grades 2-5. Space is limited; registration 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.
Learn about the process real inventors go through while you help design, build and program robotic models to solve problems. Are you the next Thomas Edison? Explore robotics and basic computer programming in this class, appropriate for kids ages 7-14. Space is limited; registration requested. Please visit our online calendar to register.
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. Open to all ages.
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.
Sing, dance, play basic instruments and move creatively. This program is appropriate for ages 2-5.
Spend time with your toddler listening to stories, songs and finger plays geared just for them. Then enjoy a few minutes of social time with other caregivers while the children play with toys. Appropriate for kids ages 2-3. No registration 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.
Do you have a burning question about technology? Drop in to ask questions about resumes, using your device, computer, or learn how to download ebooks to your phone or tablet. All ages welcome.
Share time with your little one with songs, rhymes, and stories for babies and their caregivers. Appropriate for ages birth-23 months.
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.
Sing, dance, and learn how to play some basic instruments. Appropriate for kids ages 2-6. No registration required.
Join instructors from Denver based Elite Interview Coach and work with instructors to get interview-ready in three sessions that will prepare you for your job search.
Sept. 11: Résumés and Cover Letters
Ensure your résumé stands above the rest. Leave with an updated résumé and a sample cover letter.
Sept. 18: Personal Brand
Learn strategies for networking. Spend time with a coach to build your LinkedIn Profile and send introduction emails.
Sept. 25: Deep Dive Interview Prep
Learn methods for answering any question the interviewer throws your way and practice with instructors.
Are you interested in turning your passion for art or design into a financially sustainable full-time career? Join us for a panel discussion and Q&A session with four successful entrepreneurs in the visual arts: Kathy Beekman, artist and art career coach; Heather Mullins, carpenter and jewelry designer; Jared Gant, wedding photographer; and Lynsey Morgan, Etsy entrepreneur and member of Etsy Sellers’ Advisory Board.
Participants will gain honest insight into the intricacies, risks and rewards involved in being a full-time artist.
Appropriate for adults. Space is limited; online registration required.
Enjoy several rounds of Bingo, and win books as prizes while snacking on popcorn.
Join us for a drop-in snack program sponsored by the Food Bank of the Rockies. Free for ages 18 and under.
Whether or not you’re afraid of the dark, these inventive nightlights will help you look forward to bedtime. Use basic circuitry and your creative artistry to design and build one of three different colorful nightlights.
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.
Would you like pointers on using a new gadget? Need help doing that one crucial thing in Word? Stop by and work one-on-one with our Guide to find solutions for all your technology needs. Best for adults. No registration required; walk-ins encouraged. To schedule an appointment, e-mail Kaelin Alexander at kalexander@anythinklibraries.org.
Join us on Wednesdays to explore careers in science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Appropriate for kids in 1st-5th grade.
September 11: What’s It Like to Be a Naturalist? with Denver Zoo
September 18: What’s It Like to Be an Artist? with Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art
September 25: What’s It Like to Be an Engineer? with Hypatia Studio (Space is limited for this session;registration required.)
