The truth is out there. Have fun at different activity stations by learning about possible UFO sightings in Colorado, designing your own UFO, observing constellations and more. What would an alien think about you? Appropriate for ages 5 through 12. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.
Join us for stories and songs, and stick around for a fun art project just for little ones. Appropriate for kids ages 1-4. No registration required.
Stop by at one of the two book clubs, we will be reading Quiet by Susan Cain. Light refreshments will be served. No registration is required.
Pasa por uno de los dos clubes de libros, en los que estaremos leyendo el libro Quiet de Susan Cain. Se ofrecerán refrescos. No es necesario registrarse.
Join us for stories, songs and activities for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Appropriate for ages birth to 6 years
Sing, dance, and learn how to play some basic instruments. Appropriate for kids ages 2-6. No registration required.
Join our discussion of The Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit by Michael Finkel. Appropriate for adults. Registration suggested, but not required.
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.
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.
Join guest speakers to discuss the intersection of nature and story. Author readings, questions and answers, and the beauty of nature.
Paint, sip tea, and have fun with the pros from Teller Street Gallery. You'll be guided through an acrylic painting session with a summertime scene. Appropriate for adults and teens in grades 9 and up. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.
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, Boss Monster, in which you take on the role of an 8-bit video game villain! Bruz Beers is located at 1675 West 67th Ave. in Denver, Colorado.
Stop by at one of the two book clubs, we will be reading Quiet by Susan Cain. Light refreshments will be served. No registration is required.
Pasa por uno de los dos clubes de libros, en los que estaremos leyendo el libro Quiet de Susan Cain. Se ofrecerán refrescos. No es necesario registrarse.
Take turns using Oculus Go headsets for guided meditation and nature exploration during this introduction to virtual reality. During breaks participants are encouraged to journal, take a walk outside or visit another environment using video and audio explorations. Bring the whole family!
Are you hungry for good books and good food? This month, read a book from a genre that you love! Come eat snacks and tell us all about it! This program is intended for kids in grades 4-5. Please see a staff member if you need book recommendations.
Join us every Tuesday to explore science, technology, engineering, art and math. Appropriate for students in grades K-5. Space is limited; registration suggested.
July 2: LEGO Club – Explore science, technology, engineering and math through LEGOS®.
July 9: Discover Challenge – Explore STEAM principles to build and create.
July 16: Barr Lake Ranger Talk – Learn about a natural facet of Barr Lake State Park.
July 23: Who does that? – Learn about interesting careers in a fun and interactive way.
Join us for a drop-in snack program sponsored by the Food Bank of the Rockies. Free for ages 18 and under.
From application to 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.
Have fun with mini-motors while designing your own dancing bot from scratch. Make a circuit, solder and create with scientists from Eurekus. Appropriate for tweens and teens grades 6 and up. Space is limited; registration is required. Please visit our online calendar to register.
We’ll read and discuss The Long Haul: A Trucker's Tale of Life on the Road by Finn Murphy.
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.
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. Appropriate for kids ages 5-12. Space is limited; registration is required.
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 or write as we explore early literacy concepts. No registration required.
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.
This two-part class will explore the various processes and techniques involved in creating detailed scientific paintings and the ways in which biological research specimens can be used for artistic expression. Participants will have the opportunity to complete an acrylic painting while observing real zoological specimens including tropical butterflies, bones, feathers, and natural objects. Space and supplies are limited; registration preferred. Please visit our online calendar to register.
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.
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and other fun activities that are perfect for preschoolers. This program is for ages 3-5.
Join us for a lively discussion of Great Expectations by Charles Dickens. Our book club meets the third Tuesday of each month. New members are always welcome. Please note that this book club usually meets at 9:30am, but due to a morning library closure, we will begin July's meeting at 10:30am.
Join us for special programs intended for our youngest Anythinkers – the miniThinkers. Geared for children up to 5-years-old, Anythink’s miniThinker program is designed to create opportunities for caregivers to spend time with younger children in meaningful ways. Explore early literacy through interactive experiences and be ready to move, build and create.
Share time with your little one with songs, rhymes, and stories for babies and their caregivers. Appropriate for ages birth-23 months.
Join us for stories, songs and activities that are just right for active toddlers. This program is for ages 2-3. No registration required, but space is limited to the first 25 toddlers and their families for each story time.
Learn several ways to use yarn to make useful and decorative items: learn basic embroidery stitches on a burlap, the traditional art of “spool knitting,” as well as how to weave yarn with soda straws. This program is intended for kids ages 5-12. 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.
Calling all campers! Join us as we spend a fun-filled summer exploring nature, playing games, doing group activities, getting crafty and having a blast this summer at the library. Appropriate for kids going into grades 1-5. Space is limited; registration required.
Magdelena Mountain is the first novel by naturalist Robert Michael Pyle. The Chinook Observer notes, “This novel is a fast-paced light-hearted frolic, equal parts nature study, biological inquiry, mystery of identities, and eco-feminist manifesto.” It also takes place in Colorado.
Cabin, fort, tent, secret clubhouse, hideaway – no matter what you call it, let your imagination take over as you use common materials to build unique and cozy spaces. Space is limited; reigstration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.
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.
Join us for stories, songs and activities that are just right for active toddlers. This program is for ages 2-3. No registration required, but space is limited to the first 25 toddlers and their families for each story time.
Cabin, fort, tent, secret clubhouse, hideaway – no matter what you call it, let your imagination take over as you use common materials to build unique and cozy spaces. Space is limited; reigstration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.
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.
Share time with your little one with songs, rhymes, and stories for babies and their caregivers. Appropriate for ages birth-23 months.
Fruit, veggies and ice – oh, my! Come and learn how to make next-level smoothies and create your own out-of-this-world recipe! All materials will be provided. Best for elementary tween and teens. Space is limited; registration encouraged. Please visit our online calendar to register.
Fruit, veggies and ice – oh, my! Come and learn how to make next-level smoothies and create your own out-of-this-world recipe! All materials will be provided.
Connect with nature through stories, herbs, music and stones. Native American storyteller and singer-songwriter Red Feather Woman, a member of the Ft. Peck Tribes, will lead a medicine and meditation workshop using Native American teachings and philosophy. Participants will enjoy nature stories that correlate with teachings and visualizations. All supplies will be provided.
Space is limited; registration is required. Please visit our online calendar to register.
Conéctese con la naturaleza vía historias, hierbas, música y piedras. Red Feather Woman, narradora, cantante, compositora y miembra de la tribu Ft. Peck, conducirá un taller de medicina y meditación usando enseñanzas y filosofía indígena. Participantes disfrutaran de historias de naturaleza que se correlacionan con enseñanzas y visualizaciones. Todos los materiales serán proporcionados.
El espacio es limitado; se requiere registro. Visita nuestro calendario en línea para registrarte.
Have you read a book you want to talk about? Meet people who read widely and differently? Talk about what’s hot and what’s not in the publishing world? Looking for a great new read? Let’s get together informally with friends, neighbors and library staff and talk about great new reads and best classics.
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. Appropriate for adults. Space is limited; registration is recommended.
Have fun with mini-motors while designing your own dancing bot from scratch. Make a circuit, solder and create with scientists from Eurekus.
Space is limited, please register.
From July 1-13, Wright Farms is hosting a vintage pinball machine that is not only set to free play, but also has its inner workings exposed so you can see how it works. Now is your chance to drop in for more of this interactive exhibit with pinball expert Mark Gibson of Fun with Pinball. Learn all about different components like relays, solenoids, and more. Appropriate for all ages.
With farm- and garden-fresh produce all around us at summer’s end, learn tried-and-true methods for preserving almost anything!
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. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.
