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July 20, 2019 - 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Safely learn the skills required to create a pyrographed (burned) set of wooden coasters. Transfer a pattern using graphite paper, and use simple wood-burning tools to create a one-of-kind gift.   

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

Aprende de forma segura las habilidades necesarias para crear un juego de posavasos de madera pirograbados. Copia un patrón con papel grafito y utiliza herramientas simples de pirograbado para crear un regalo único. 

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

Event Type: 
Class
Age: 
Adult
July 20, 2019 - 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Do you want to learn a new language? Do you already speak a second – or third –language and want some practice by sharing it with others? Join Anythinkers for a friendly afternoon of polyglot pleasures as we explore the cultural and linguistic traditions that make our neighborhood distinctive. This month, learn the basics of American Sign Language (ASL). Best for teens through adults. 


THIS PROGRAM WILL NOW BE HELD FROM 2-3PM ON THE SAME DAY.

Event Type: 
Class
Age: 
Adult, Teen
July 20, 2019 - 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Join certified True Colors facilitator Brad Brauer and veterinarian Luisa Taylor, as they help participants discover their dogs' personality type. This program will increase your knowledge of the motivations behind your pets' behaviors.  Learn about differences and similarities between personality types and how to effectively work with your pets' strengths. This program will increase the awareness of your pets' personality and teach effective tools to work with their unique traits. Registration recommended but not required. Please visit our online calendar to register.

 

Event Type: 
Class
Age: 
Adult
July 20, 2019 - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Whether you knit, crochet, embroider, weave, macramé, bead, or quilt, there's a seat for you at our fiber art circle. Complete a monthly project or bring your own work while you enjoy tea, cookies, and conversation. This month, take your embroidery to the grid as we learn cross-stitch tips and tricks. Beginners welcome!

Age: 
Adult, Teen
July 20, 2019 - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Learn all about the process of making a good cup of coffee, from the farm where it’s grown to the moment it fills your favorite mug. The experts from Huckleberry Coffee Roasters will guide you on a coffee taste test and brewing workshop. Appropriate for adults. Space is limited; online registration required. 

Age: 
Adult
Tags: 
July 20, 2019 - 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
flowers

When the seasons change, you might find yourself missing the bright colors of spring flowers or the soft glow of the autumn leaves. Save a piece of the natural world by creating your very own handmade flower press. Space and supplies are limited; registration preferred. Please visit our online calendar to register.

Event Type: 
The Studio
July 20, 2019 - 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Children in elementary school are invited to read to our wonderful dog volunteers. They join us on the third Saturday of each month. This is an excellent program for children who are learning to read or need practice reading. Our patient dogs love to listen and they never criticize. Please call 303-452-7534 or stop by to make an appointment. 

Age: 
Children
July 20, 2019 - 10:00 am to 11:00 am

Spread some sunshine by creating wildflower seed bombs, crafting a pet rock and assembling a pocket-size nature collection to carry with you everywhere you go. 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 19, 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 19, 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 19, 2019 - 10:30 am to 11:30 am

Safely learn the skills required to create a pyrographed (burned) set of wooden coasters. Transfer a pattern using graphite paper, and use simple wood-burning tools to create a one-of-kind gift. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.

Event Type: 
Class
Age: 
Adult
July 19, 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 18, 2019 - 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Do you love talking about your pop culture passions, and feel like taking your fandom to the next level? Break into the wonderful, expansive world of podcasting by learning the tricks of the trade at Anythink Perl Mack’s new summer-long podcasting series. This month, learn how to publish and market your podcast to ensure you find your audience. 

Event Type: 
Tech
Age: 
Adult, Teen
July 18, 2019 - 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Strum, beat and play your way through the Swallow Hill Music Instrument Petting Zoo. Try out ukuleles, hand drums, guitars, mandolins, banjos, fiddles, mini-pianos and more! Best for upper elementary, tween and teen.

Event Type: 
Music
Age: 
Children, Teen, Tween
July 18, 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 18, 2019 - 3:00 pm to 4:30 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. 

Space is limited, please register.

Event Type: 
Class
Age: 
Teen
July 18, 2019 - 11:30 am to 12:30 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.

¿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.

Event Type: 
Tech
Age: 
Adult
July 18, 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
Tags: 
July 18, 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 18, 2019 - 9:30 am to 10:30 am

Create a kinetic sculpture that moves with the wind.

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

6201 Holly St.
Commerce City, CO 80022
Google Map

Age: 
Family
July 17, 2019 - 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Join us to practice speaking in both English and español with your fellow community members. Learn useful tips for basic conversation in your new language, and enjoy sharing what you already know. 

Le invitamos a que practique hablar en ingles y español con miembros de su comunidad. Reciba consejos útiles para conversaciones básicas en su nueva idioma y comparta sus conocimientos con sus compañeros. Registración por internet no es necesaria. Nos reunimos el primer y tercer miércoles de cada mes. 

 

Age: 
Adult
July 17, 2019 - 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

Use the real tools and techniques that paranormal researchers employ to observe, study and fake ghostly visitations. Record EVP’s (electronic voice phenomena) and analyze your results for messages from beyond. Then, use a variety of analog and digital trickery to make your own spirit photographs. Space is limited; registration required.

Event Type: 
Tech
Age: 
Adult
Tags: 
July 17, 2019 - 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Spread some sunshine by creating wildflower seed bombs, crafting a pet rock and assembling a pocket-size nature collection to carry with you everywhere you go. 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 17, 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 17, 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
July 17, 2019 - 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Create a kinetic sculpture that moves with the wind.

This program will be held at the North Creek Farms book mobile stop.

E. 166th Ave. & Hwy. 7/160th Ave.
Brighton, CO 80602
Google map

Age: 
Family
July 17, 2019 - 3:00 pm to 4:00 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. Appropriate for students in grades 6-12. Space is limited; registration is required. 

Age: 
Teen
Tags: 
July 17, 2019 - 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Blast off on a journey of discovery and make room for a space station that orbits Mars. Young astronauts will be challenged to use teamwork, critical thinking, and creativity to solve problems and design the future of space travel. This program is intended for kids ages 5-12. Space is limited; registration required. 

Age: 
Children
July 17, 2019 - 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

It’s all well and good to play according the old rules, but now it’s time to make up your own. Have a ball creating and playing the sporting games of your dreams. Appropriate for kids ages 5-12. No registration required.

Age: 
Children
Tags: 
July 17, 2019 - 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Put on your thinking caps and fly into a summer full of aerospace excitement. As the next generation of space travelers and pilots emerge, learn what it takes to get off the ground and fly. This series will have you applying your STEM skills to create your own spacecraft replica.

Space is limited, please register.

Event Type: 
Class
Age: 
Teen, Tween
July 17, 2019 - 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

We’re all about the do-it-yourself mentality, and in this new series we’ll equip and empower you to take on your own projects! This month, things get smelly and explode-y – in a good way – as we make our own bath bombs! All materials will be provided. 

Event Type: 
Tech
Age: 
Children, Teen, Tween
July 17, 2019 - 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Blast off on a journey of discovery and make room for a space station that orbits Mars. Young astronauts will be challenged to use teamwork, critical thinking, and creativity to solve problems and design the future of space travel. This program is intended for kids ages 5-12. Space is limited; registration required. 

Age: 
Children
July 17, 2019 - 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Join us for special programs intended for our youngest Anythinkers- the miniThinkers! We’ll provide a space to spend time with you little ones in meaningful ways.  This summer we are exploring themes based on exhibits at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. Be ready to play, read, sing, talk or write as we explore early literacy skills based around these themes. Wear clothes that can get messy. Appropriate for ages 0-5.  

July 3 - Health

July 10 - Space

July 17 - Insects

July 24 - Wildlife

Age: 
Children
July 17, 2019 - 10:30 am to 11:30 am

Join us for special programs intended for our youngest Anythinkers- the miniThinkers! We’ll provide a space to spend time with you little ones in meaningful ways.  This summer we are exploring themes based on exhibits at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. Be ready to play, read, sing, talk or write as we explore early literacy skills based around these themes. Wear clothes that can get messy. Appropriate for ages 0-5.  

July 3 - Health

July 10 - Space

July 17 - Insects

July 24 - Wildlife

Age: 
Children

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