Past events

E.g., Nov 27 2024
September 11, 2019 - 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

These sessions will focus on students exploring various musical careers. First, students will compare and contrast different career paths. Then they will create a hook based off of their research. Appropriate for students in grades 6-12. 

Age: 
Teen
September 11, 2019 - 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm

Get creative every week with arts and crafts projects you can play with or give away as gifts. Appropriate for students in grades K-5. No registration required, but supplies are limited.

Age: 
Children
September 11, 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
September 11, 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
September 11, 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
September 11, 2019 - 9:30 am to 10:15 am

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.

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Children
September 10, 2019 - 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

Have fun and mix up your earring collection. Turn clip-ons into studs, studs into clip-ons. Lose an earring? Turn the remaining earring into another jewelry piece. Some supplies provided. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register. 

Age: 
Adult
September 10, 2019 - 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Enjoy delicious brews and make new friends as you learn to play the hottest new board games and settle in with the tried-and-true classics. Appropriate for ages 21 and up only. Drinks available for purchase. Registration encouraged. Please visit our online calendar to register and for details about this month’s game.

Bruz Beers is located at 1675 West 67th Ave. in Denver, Colorado.

Age: 
Adult
September 10, 2019 - 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm

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.

Event Type: 
Tech
Age: 
Adult
September 10, 2019 - 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
People meeting in a room

Kickstart your Creative Business, Part I

Tuesday, Sept. 10, 4-6 pm

Join local expert Trevor Gass in the first of this exciting 3-part series designed to get you started with your creative business. This session will focus on the numerous ways an amateur photographer can transition their hobby from passion to profession. Trevor will guide your through his continuing journey of the strategies and pitfalls in developing and growing a small business. Space is limited; registration preferred. Please visit our online calendar to register.

Kickstart your Creative Business, Part II

Tuesday, Sept. 17, 4-6 pm

Join local expert Trevor Gass in the second part of this exciting 3-part series designed to get you started with your creative business. This session will focus on the notion that starting your own photography business is an exercise in discovery. Explore the nuts and bolts of a photography business. You'll learn the answers to some common questions, along with answers to questions that you didn't even know to ask. Space is limited; registration preferred. Please visit our online calendar to register.

Kickstart your Creative Business, Part III

Tuesday, Sept. 24, 4-6 pm

In the finale of this exciting 3-part series designed to get you started with your creative business , you’ll learn that running a photography business is 10 percent photography and 90 percent business. Learn more about the 90 percent from local specialists (Trevor Gass and associates) who help small businesses in the Denver area stay on track. It's time to create your team of experts to tackle finances, taxes, insurance, payroll and more. Space is limited; registration preferred. Please visit our online calendar to register.

Event Type: 
The Studio
September 10, 2019 - 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Have you ever wanted to create and animate your own cartoon character? Learn about the magic of animation with award-winning animator, Jeff Chiba Stearns who will teach you fun and innovative ways to create animations at home! Learn tips and techniques to help you draw your own imaginative cartoon characters and then create an animation using stop motion animation techniques. Appropriate for elementary school-aged kids. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.

September 10, 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.

September 3: LEGO Club - Explore science, technology, engineering and math through LEGOS®.
September 10: Who does that? - Learn about interesting careers in a fun and interactive way.
September 17: Barr Lake Ranger Talk – Learn about a natural facet of Barr Lake State Park.
September 24: Art Stop on the Go- Join an instructor from the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art for an imaginative art class.

 

Event Type: 
Class
Age: 
Children
September 10, 2019 - 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

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. Please visit our online calendar to register.

Event Type: 
Class
Tech
Age: 
Children, Teen, Tween
September 10, 2019 - 4:00 pm to 5:00 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
Tags: 
September 10, 2019 - 4:00 pm to 4:05 pm

From first application to final interview, our guide will help you find a fulfilling career. Navigate your options, automate your search, edit your resume or cover letter, or practice putting your best foot forward with a mock interview. Best for adults. To schedule an appointment, e-mail Kaelin Alexander at kalexander@anythinklibraries.org.

Age: 
Adult, Teen
September 10, 2019 - 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Do you need help with your job search? Stop by for drop-in help on how to navigate your options, automate your search, or edit/create your resume or cover letter. No registration is required.

Age: 
Adult
Tags: 
September 9, 2019 - 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

Local expert Elsa Coates will lead a two-part series covering the basics of Canva Design to create a unique motif for your personal brand or expression.  In this first session, learn how to navigate and use the tools in Canva Design. Appropriate for ages 13 and up. Space is limited; registration required.

Age: 
Teen
September 9, 2019 - 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

Networking – you know you should be doing it, but what is it exactly? Learn the basics with Leslie Espinoza, President/CEO of the Greater Brighton Chamber of Commerce, and then put your new skills into practice during a short mixer. Enjoy snacks and connect with others in the community. Space is limited; registration required. 

Age: 
Adult
Tags: 
September 9, 2019 - 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm

Learn what it takes to be professional DJ with Josh Estrada – aka DJ RIPM – 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. Please visit our online calendar to register.

Age: 
Teen
Tags: 
September 9, 2019 - 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
table with oil paints

Explore the basic skills and techniques involved in oil painting with local expert Arturo Garcia. Appropriate for teens and adults. Space is limited; registration preferred. Please visit our online calendar to register.

Event Type: 
The Studio
September 9, 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 9, 2019 - 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Can you design the next Taj Mahal? Want to cultivate your chemistry curiosity? Always dreamed of becoming an Air Force pilot? Join Snapology of Aurora to explore these STEAM careers using LEGO bricks and other tools. Appropriate for elementary school-aged kids. Space is limited; registration required. 

  • Sept. 9 – Architect
  • Sept. 16 – Chemist
  • Sept. 23 – Pilot
Age: 
Children
September 9, 2019 - 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Bring your kids for a fun talk with Denver author Jason Gruhl. He will discuss his book Everything is Connected and talk about how the book was made, the relationship between himself and illustrator, and how everything around us is connected. We will have a pizza dinner after the presentation!  Appropriate for kids in grades 2-5. 

Age: 
Children
September 9, 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

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