Past events

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July 31, 2019 - 10:00 am to 11:00 am

Join us for special programs intended for our youngest Anythinkers—the miniThinkers! We’ll provide a place to spend time with your little one in meaningful ways. Be ready to play, read, sing, talk, and write as we explore early literacy concepts. Appropriate for ages birth-4 years.

Age: 
Children
July 30, 2019 - 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Join us in the backyard at Anythink Wright Farms for a neighborhood celebration of Latin American arts, music and culture. Create a mini piñata, listen to traditional Mexican music with the Colorado Youth Mariachi, learn to salsa with Colorado Dance On2, sample some food from Arepas Caribbean Food Truck. Help us wrap up the summer with a bang!

 

5:00 – 6:00 pm – Mini piñata workshop

5:30 – 6:30 pm – Colorado Youth Mariachi

6:45 – 7:45 pm – Salsa Dancing with Colorado Dance On2

Age: 
Adult, Children, Family, Teen, Tween
July 30, 2019 - 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm

Test your engineering skills, learn new skills, battle it out and makes new friends! Each participant will make their own robot, then test them out in the Battle Royale Arena – a shrinking play field. This multi-player showdown will make for nothing short of a great time! 

Event Type: 
Tech
Age: 
Children, Teen, Tween
July 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. Free for ages 18 and under.

Age: 
Children, Family, Teen, Tween
July 30, 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, 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.  

Event Type: 
Tech
Age: 
Adult
July 29, 2019 - 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Camera on tripod setup during golden hour

Share photography and learn new techniques every month with the Wright Farms Photo Club. Meetings start with a slideshow presentation of member submitted photos from last month’s theme. Afterward, an expert in the field will teach a new technique. Please submit your photos to elsa.coates.photography@gmail.com to be included in this month’s slideshow. New members of all skill levels are welcome to join. No registration required.

 

Upcoming and Past Themes:

March 25th: Landscape Photography with ND Filters and Polarizers

April 29th: Portraiture with a Model

May 20th: Off Camera Flash

June 24th: Printing your Work

July 29th: Staging Your Shot

August 26th: Travel and Photography

Event Type: 
Tech
Age: 
Adult
July 29, 2019 - 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

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

Age: 
Children, Family, Teen, Tween
July 29, 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
July 27, 2019 - 3:00 pm to 4:30 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 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
July 27, 2019 - 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Pit water against oil as we create swirling kinetic art based on the concepts of insolubility and density.

Space is limited; registration is required. Please visit our online calendar to register.

 

Deja marcas de agua en el óleo mientras creamos arte cinético espiralado basado en los conceptos de insolubilidad y densidad.

El espacio es limitado; se requiere registro. Visita nuestro calendario en línea para registrarte.

 

Event Type: 
Class
Age: 
Adult
July 27, 2019 - 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

They're back! The porcine geniuses from Top Hogs will make a return performance at Anythink Perl Mack as part of our mySummer Finale festivities. Come experience all the thrills and chills as John and his team of piggy performers dazzle you with tricks and charm galore. Then, stick around to help us celebrate the end of an incredible mySummer!

Age: 
Adult, Children, Family, Teen, Tween
July 27, 2019 - 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Summer is wrapping up, but the fun is still on full blast at Perl Mack! Join us for food, games and excitement as we wrap-up mySummer with a party that will be out of this world! All are welcome!

Age: 
Adult, Children, Family, Teen, Tween
July 27, 2019 - 11:00 am to 12:30 pm

Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar landing by reliving one of history’s greatest achievements.  Led by Richard from STEMpunkED, watch remastered and previously unseen videos and images of humanity’s first steps and giant leaps.  All ages welcome!

Age: 
Adult, Children, Family, Teen, Tween
July 27, 2019 - 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
iphone on startup screen suggesting spanish language setting

Tienes preguntas sobre tus dispositivos o aparatos tecnologicos? Talvez tienes interes en los servicios y recursos digitales gratuitos que estan disponibles en la biblioteca? Ya sea un celular, lector de libros digitales o computadora, visitanos y recibe asistencia y consejos uno a uno para aprovechar al maximo de tu tecnología. Asistencia esta disponible en orden de llegada. 

Prefieres aprender en un entorno privado? Manda un correo electrónico a Karina a kflores@anythinklibraries.org o deja un mensaje de voz a 303-405-3248 para hacer cita de Ayuda Tecnologica. No te olvides de incluir tu objetivo tecnológico, nombre, horario preferido para la cita e información de contacto.

Event Type: 
Tech
Age: 
Adult
July 27, 2019 - 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
person drawing with ink

Pen and ink: used all over the world for illustrating, advertising, cartooning, graphic novels, architecture, and fine art. Our class is taught by long-time Adams County artist and instructor, Sally Gould, who will be your guide on this adventure. Each class is a new experience for students seeking their own style and accomplishment. We will focus on different subjects each week with examples that will suit beginners as well as those who have worked with pen and ink in the past. This will be a class to learn, have fun, enjoy creating art and just get away and relax for 2 hours with fellow creatives. Suitable for teens and adults. Space and supplies are limited; registration preferred. Please visit our online calendar to register.

Event Type: 
The Studio
Age: 
Adult
July 27, 2019 - 10:00 am to 11:00 am

Did you know that more than 2 billion people around the world eat insects? Learn more about entomophagy, a sustainable form of high-quality protein, and stick around for some snacking. Appropriate for elementary aged kids. 

Due to increased demand and limited space, registration is now required for this program. Please speak with a staff member for more details.

Age: 
Children
July 26, 2019 - 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm

Dive into some of the best books of the past three centuries and discover a new favorite along the way. Each month we’ll meet to discuss classic novels across multiple literary traditions and genres. From well-worn masterpieces to under-considered hidden gems, we’ll explore what makes – and remakes – great fiction. Please consult our online catalog to find a copy (either an eBook or eAudioBook) of July's book, Edith Wharton’s The House of Mirth.

Event Type: 
Book Club
Age: 
Adult
July 26, 2019 - 11:30 am to 12:00 pm

Join us for special programs intended for our youngest Anythinkers – the miniThinkers! We’ll provide a space to spend time with your little one in meaningful ways. Be ready to play, read, sing, talk or write as we explore literacy skills.

Age: 
Children, Family
Tags: 
July 26, 2019 - 11:00 am to 11:30 am

Enjoy stories, puppet plays, rhymes and other fun activities that promote early literacy just for preschoolers. Then, stick around for miniThinkers directly after story time for more learning through play. Appropriate for kids ages 1-6. No registration required.

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Children, Family
July 26, 2019 - 10:30 am to 11:30 am

Molecular gastronomy is where scientific sorcery meets culinary artistry. Use innovative techniques and tools, as well as some basic chemistry, to explore the magic of modernist cuisine. Participants will transform foods across states of matter as they create edible works of art that would be at home on the Starship Enterprise. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.  

Event Type: 
Class
Age: 
Adult
July 26, 2019 - 10:00 am to 11:15 am

Drink coffee and talk books with your friends and fellow community members. Please bring a favorite title to recommend and prepare to discover some great new reading suggestions. 

Age: 
Adult
July 26, 2019 - 10:00 am to 11:00 am

Join us for special programs intended for our youngest Anythinkers- the Minithinkers! We'll provide a place to spend time with your little one in meaningful ways. Be ready to play, read, sing, talk write as we explore early literacy concepts. Appropriate for ages birth-4 years. Registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.

Event Type: 
Class
Age: 
Children
July 25, 2019 - 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Celebrate the end of summer with a movie under the stars in our beautiful backyard. Hot dogs, chips & drinks will be served free of charge, and backpacks full of school supplies will be raffled off. Arrive early to ensure a good spot!

Age: 
Family
July 25, 2019 - 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Molecular gastronomy is where scientific sorcery meets culinary artistry. Use innovative techniques and tools, as well as some basic chemistry, to explore the magic of modernist cuisine. Participants will transform foods across states of matter as they create edible works of art that would be at home on the Starship Enterprise. 

Age: 
Adult
July 25, 2019 - 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

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

Age: 
Children, Family, Teen, Tween
July 25, 2019 - 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Summer is wrapping up, but the fun is still on full blast at Anythink! Join us for games and ice cream as we wrap-up mySummer.

This program will be held at the Berkeley Village book mobile stop.

5400 Sheridan Blvd.
Arvada, CO 80002
Google Map

Age: 
Family
July 25, 2019 - 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Did you know that the characters from a popular video game were designed by looking at real life animals? Learn about these critters and how they defend themsleves, what they eat, and where they live in this unique and fun program. We will bring five ambassadors to teach you all about it. 

All ages welcome.

Age: 
Family
July 25, 2019 - 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Join us for stories and songs completely in Spanish, and stick around for a fun art project just for little ones. Appropriate for kids ages 1-5. No registration required.

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Children
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July 25, 2019 - 10:30 am to 11:30 am

Work in teams to create a parachute for water balloons using some good – not great – and some downright awful supplies. Success is a safe landing or the biggest smash possible. Build good or bad parachutes – the floor will sort out the rest. Appropriate for ages 12 and up.

Age: 
Teen
July 25, 2019 - 9:30 am to 10:30 am

Summer is wrapping up, but the fun is still on full blast at Anythink! Join us for games and ice cream as we wrap-up mySummer.

This program will be held the Suncor Boys and Girls Club book mobile stop.

6201 Holly St.
Commerce City, CO 80022
Google Map

Age: 
Family
July 24, 2019 - 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

Safely learn the skills required to create a pyrographed (burned) set of coasters.  Transfer a pattern using graphite paper and use simple wood-burning tool to create a one-of-a-kind gift.  Ages 18 and up are welcome.  Space is limited; please visit the online calendar to register.

 

Event Type: 
Tech
Age: 
Adult
July 24, 2019 - 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm

Molecular gastronomy is where scientific sorcery meets culinary artistry. Use innovative techniques and tools, as well as some basic chemistry to explore the magic of modernist cuisine. Participants will transform foods across states of matter as they create edible works of art that will be at home on the Starship Enterprise. 

Event Type: 
Tech
Age: 
Teen, Tween
July 24, 2019 - 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Did you know that more than 2 billion people around the world eat insects? Learn more about entomophagy, a sustainable form of high-quality protein, and stick around for some snacking. Appropriate for elementary aged kids. 

Due to increased demand and limited space, registration is now required for this program. Please speak with a staff member for more details.

Age: 
Children
July 24, 2019 - 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

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

Age: 
Children, Family, Teen, Tween
July 24, 2019 - 4:00 pm to 4:05 pm

Need pointers on a new gadget? Want to know how to do that one crucial thing in Word? Stop by and work with our Guide to find solutions for all your technology needs. 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.

Event Type: 
Tech
Age: 
Adult

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