Spread some sunshine by creating wildflower seed bombs, crafting a pet rock, and assembling a pocket-sized nature collection to carry with you everywhere you go. 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.
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. Space is limited; registration required.
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.
Monday, July 1, 10- 11 am & 1:30-2:30 pm
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. Space is limited; registration 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.
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 tried-and-true 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.
Learn the basics of hand dyeing textiles with natural materials easily found in your kitchen. Beet, turmeric and onion skins can yield beautiful and varied results. We’ll practice tying and patterning methods while we discover this simple and effective dye processes. Appropriate for adults. Space is limited; registration is required.
Stop by the library to create your own Frida Kahlo doll in memory of her birthday. The doll will be created with no sew felt fabric doll and measures 6 inches. All materials will be provided including felt, beads, flowers, braiding and stuffing.
Space is limited; registration is required. Please visit our online calendar to register.
Ven a crear una muñeca de Frida Kahlo en memoria de su cumpleaños. La muñeca será creada con tela de fieltro y medirá 6 pulgas. Todos los materiales serán proporcionados.
Espacio es limitado; se requiere registro. Visita nuestro calendario en línea para registrarse.
The chile ristra is a common – and useful – decoration to hang outside of your home. Gather with friends and neighbors to learn about this tradition, and make a chile ristra to spice up your cooking and home décor. Appropriate for adults. Space is limited; registration encouraged. Please visit our online calendar to register.
What makes our garden grow? You! Join members of Anythink York Street’s Teen Action Board as we work in our garden plot. Help us grow fruits and veggies and participate in teen farmer’s markets. All are welcome, and gardening work can count toward community service hours for graduation. Appropriate for tweens & teens in grades 6-12. No registration required. This event will take place at the community garden adjacent to the Anythink York Street library.
Designer Cris Edwards of Sankto Empirical will guide you through a meditative look at plants and vintage garden ephemera, culminating in a beautiful botanical collage to keep and display. Space is limited, registration is required.
Kids and families are invited to explore the art of movement in this hour-long workshop with one of Denver’s premiere performance groups. Join Cleo Parker Robinson Dance to move creatively and celebrate the expression of dance.
No yard? No problem. Get your hands dirty by starting a container garden that will fit even in the smallest of spaces. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.
Create some wild scientific reactions using only simple ingredients found in the average kitchen. Appropriate for elementary age kids. No registration required, but supplies are limited.
Get your weekend started right with Bingo night, hosted by a diverse array of community members who help to make the Perl Mack neighborhood shine! Appropriate for all ages.
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. Best for adults. Registration encouraged. Please visit our online calendar to register and for details about this month’s book, Kurt Vonnegut’s Slaughterhouse-Five.
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. Appropriate for babies and toddlers ages 1-5. No registration required.
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. Live goats will visit story time on June 28. Appropriate for kids ages 1-6. No registration required.
The goats are back! Gather the family to enjoy goat-themed stories and activities as we visit with Caramel Apple Farm’s friendly goats. Goats will be outside the library for viewing from 10am to 2pm, with storytime taking place 11am - 11:30am. This event will take place just outside the library. Appropriate for all ages. No registration required.
Meet at Anythink Bennett to discuss the book A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith. For more information, please call 303-405-3231.
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 required.
Sing, dance, play basic instruments and move creatively. Appropriate for kids ages 2-6. 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 write as we explore early literacy concepts. Appropriate for ages birth-4 years. Registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.
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.
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 best practices for recording and editing beautiful audio using affordable, intuitive equipment that is available to borrow from Anythink libraries. Best for adults. Space is limited; registration encouraged. Please visit our online calendar to register.
Experience a new culture by cooking their cuisine. Appropriate for kids ages 5-12. No registration required.
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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Join us for a drop-in snack program sponsored by the Food Bank of the Rockies. Free for ages 18 and under.
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.
Space is limited, please register.
Create a transparent garden using a CD jewel case and watch your garden grow. Appropriate for all ages. No registration required.
This event will take place at:
Berkeley Village
5400 Sheridan Blvd.
Arvada, CO 80002
Spread some sunshine by creating wildflower seed bombs, crafting a pet rock, and assembling a pocket-sized nature collection to carry with you everywhere you go. This program is intended for kids ages 5-12. Space is limited; registration required.
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.
Build your own water balloon catapult and compete in challenges that will test your creation’s distance and accuracy abilities. Best for elementary and tweens.
Kids and families are invited to explore the art of movement in this hour-long workshop with one of Denver’s premiere performance groups. Join Cleo Parker Robinson Dance to move creatively and celebrate the expression of dance.
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.
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. Appropriate for ages 12 and up.
Join us as we share stories and songs appropriate for the whole family. A simple activity will follow. No registration required.
Work together to sketch and paint a large sized canvas with the guidance of local expert Kristen Fogarty. It is not necessary to attend the entire series. The programs will build off the work completed in the previous session. Appropriate for tweens and older. Space and supplies are limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.
Need help with technology? Drop in for one-on-one help and ask questions about résumés, using your device or laptop, or learn how to download ebooks to your phone or tablet.
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.
Get up close and personal with The Jungle Lady’s animal friends from around the world. Meet turtles, snakes, lizards and even a friendly hedgehog. This hands-on experience is fun and safe for kids of all ages. No registration required.
Join us for stories, songs, and movement activities perfect for active toddlers. Play clothes for messy play are recommended. Appropriate for ages 2-3.
Create a transparent garden using a CD jewel case and watch your garden grow. Appropriate for all ages. No registration required.
This event will take place at:
Suncor Boys & Girls Club
6201 Holly St.
Commerce City, CO 80022
Sing, dance, and learn how to play some basic instruments. Appropriate for kids ages 2-6. No registration required.
Did you now 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 grades 3-6.
Whether you’re writing an important e-mail for work, an essay for college admissions, or a paper for class, let our guide help you translate your ideas onto the page. Learn research, drafting, and proofreading techniques, or simply receive one-on-one editing and advice that will make your writing more effective for a variety of objectives. Best for teens through adults. To schedule an appointment, email Kaelin Alexander at kalexander@anythinklibraries.org.
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