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. Appropriate for students in grades 6-12.
Join our teen sidekicks for a drop-in snack program sponsored by the Food Bank of the Rockies. Everyone age 18 and under welcome.
Bring in your own small, non-motorized toy cars or borrow one of ours and zoom around the room stopping at places like the bank and post office to complete errands. This program is appropriate for ages 2-5.
Join us for stories, songs and activities for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Appropriate for ages birth – 6 years.
When asked about his paintings, artist Clyfford Still once wrote: “As for me, they kindle a fire; through them I breathe again, hold a golden cord, find my own revelation.” In this three-week series, experts from Denver's Clyfford Still Museum will lead us in an exploration of 20th century American art. Join us to find your own revelation, and discover a new appreciation of well-known artists and their work. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.
Learn calligraphy basics and celebrate the pleasure of handwriting with an evening of informal letter-writing. Stationery and stamps will be provided, as well as tea and coffee. Registration suggested, but not required. Please visit our online calendar to register.
CU Science Discovery presents this fun and fascinating workshop designed to teach students about animal eye structure and function. Teens will engage in a discussion about animal vision and learn about animal adaptation as it relates to vision and eye structure. By dissecting a cow’s eye, students will locate and identify the optic nerve, lens, cornea, sclera and iris. A cow eye is very similar to the eyes of all mammals including humans, and by dissecting and examining the anatomy of a preserved cow eye, participants will learn how their eyes form images of the world around them and send these images to their brains. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.
Tie-dye a pillowcase or bring your own white cotton item to experiment with. Appropriate for ages 12 and up. No registration required.
Have you always wanted to learn how to spin and scratch? Now’s your chance! Join us as we learn the basics of deejay-ing from DJ Staxx of the Denver DJ School Best for upper elementary, tween and teen.
Calling all tweens! Hang out and enjoy snacks and games and share your ideas for what we should do at the library. Appropriate for kids in grades 4-5.
STEAM Tuesdays
Join us every Tuesday to explore science, technology, engineering, art and math. Appropriate for students in grades K-5. No registration required.
Aug. 6: LEGO Club – Explore science, technology, engineering and math through LEGOS®.
Aug. 13: Discover Challenge – Explore STEAM principles to build and create.
Aug. 20: Barr Lake Ranger Talk – Learn about a natural facet of Barr Lake State Park.
Aug. 27: Art Stop on the Go- Join an art teacher from the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art for an art class.
Join us for a drop-in snack program sponsored by the Food Bank of the Rockies. Free for ages 18 and under.
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.
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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.
Please note: the scheduled time is only a calendar placeholder.
Join us for a fun afternoon of building robots and making new friends! LEGO Mindstorms will be provided, you bring the fun! Appropriate for kids of all ages!
Do you need help with your job search? Stop by for drop in help on how to navigate your options, automate your search, edit/create your resume or cover letter. This program is offered weekly on Tuesday mornings from 11am to 12pm.
¿Necesitas ayuda en buscar trabajo? Ven para recibir ayuda en navegar tus opciones, revisar/crear tu resume o carta de presentación. No se requiere cita.
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and other fun activities that are perfect for preschoolers. Appropriate for ages 3-5.
We’re welcoming back Denver’s Phamaly Theatre Company, presenting an interactive acting workshop 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.
Join us for an informal discussion of email, resumes, internet searching, ereaders and more. Drop-in anytime. All ages are welcome.
Share time with your little one with songs, rhymes, and stories for babies and their caregivers. Appropriate for ages birth-23 months.
School is gearing up and we can get you prepared with DIY accessories and yummy snack creations. Appropriate for elementary school-aged kids. Space is limited; registration required.
Join us for a drop-in snack program sponsored by the Food Bank of the Rockies. Free for ages 18 and under.
Ready to feel more financially confident? Bring your questions and listen to financial wellness consultant William Thompson from KeyBank to learn best practices in managing finances. Refreshments will be served.
Monday, Aug. 5: Spending, saving and investing basics
Monday, Aug. 12: Credit score
Monday, Aug. 19: Home buying
Monday, Aug. 26: Managing debt
Create beautiful pieces of décor with materials all found at the dollar store. You won’t believe the pieces you’ll take home! Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.
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!
Join us for an hour of mindfulness that is perfect for the whole family. We will share contemplative stories, explore different breath techniques, and move our bodies mindfully in a fun and playful yoga practice with yoga games. Bring your own mat, or feel free to use one of ours! All ages and abilities welcome.
Anythink York Street offers a monthly morning book club with a very different style: we choose a theme for the meeting, and you choose the book you want to read based on that theme. Each person discusses their choice. It’s a fun way to discover new authors and books while reading a title that speaks to you. Bring your pick and a morning beverage, and we’ll talk books. This month’s theme: a novel set during wartime. Appropriate for adults.
Meet Bear, our volunteer dog. Reading to a therapy dog is a great opportunity for children who are learning to read or need practice reading. Our patient dog loves to listen and never criticizes. Registration required. Please email kcompton@anythinklibraries.org to sign up for a time slot.
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.
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.
Already working on a personal sewing project and just looking for company while you create? No problem. Use our machines to work on your own in-progress piece. Sewing machines and basic textile-oriented tools will be available, as well as friendly conversation and advice.
Enjoy stories, puppet plays, rhymes and other fun activities that promote early literacy just for preschoolers. Appropriate for kids ages 1-6.
In need of a tech confidence boost? Start from the basics and join us for beginner tips designed to make you feel more comfortable navigating and using your devices. Registration is recommended.
· Aug. 2 – Microsoft Word 2016
· Aug. 16 – Internet Browsing
· Aug. 30 – Email
Join us as we read, play and make a craft in this fun-filled program! Appropriate for kids ages 3 – 6.
Join Shawn Bowman to create carvings with linoleum blocks for an extra low-fi project to easily embellish journals or play a game like Pacman or Tetris on paper using your carvings. Shawn will also review a brief history of arcade games and explore their influence in art and tech. Space and supplies are limited; registration preferred. Please visit our online calendar to register.
Join us for a drop-in snack program sponsored by the Food Bank of the Rockies. Free for ages 18 and under.
Help us create a BEE-autiful mural for our bee habitat. Each participant will be given a panel to paint a portion of the mural on, and when complete all panels will be placed together to create a masterpiece! All materials will be provided. Best for upper elementary, tweens and teens.
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.
¿Compró un nuevo aparato? ¿Necesita crear un correo electrónico? Aprenda habilidades de computación básicas en estas sesiones sin cita. Traiga sus preguntas. No se requiere cita.
Join us as we share stories and songs appropriate for the whole family. A simple activity will follow. No registration required.
Have questions about technology? Want to learn how to use your laptop, tablet, or phone? Need help with a résumé? Bring your device for assistance or learn how to download ebooks and use our streaming service.
Join us for stories, songs, and movement activities perfect for active toddlers. Play clothes for messy play are recommended. Appropriate for ages 2-3.
Sing, dance, and learn how to play some basic instruments. Appropriate for kids ages 2-6. No registration required.
Join us for a drop-in snack program sponsored by the Food Bank of the Rockies. Free for ages 18 and under.
Join this teen-run community for otakus to watch your favorite anime, enjoy Japanese snacks and learn about Japanese language and culture. Appropriate for teens in grades 7-12. No registration required.
Get your spoons ready to celebrate the end of an amazing summer with an ice cream social. We will have a wide variety of frozen dessert flavors and toppings, and plenty of smiles to go around.
Celebrate the close of another fun mySummer and enjoy water games and icy treats.
We will be visited by the Kona Ice Truck from 1:30-2:30 pm.
Bring shoes that you can get wet, towels, and anything else you need to keep yourself comfortable at this fun end of summer party!
Nothing boring about Board Game Day! Grab a friend and join us for new and classic board game competitions! All ages welcome.
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. Appropriate for students in grades 6-12.
Join our teen sidekicks for a drop-in snack program sponsored by the Food Bank of the Rockies. Everyone age 18 and under welcome.
Sing, dance, and learn how to play some basic instruments. Appropriate for kids ages 2-6. No registration required.
