Create some wild scientific reactions using only simple ingredients found in the average kitchen. Appropriate for students in grades K-5. 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. No registration required.
Participate in an in-depth, hands-on dissection. In small groups, dissect a frog to learn about body systems and biology. Appropriate for ages 12 and up.
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 adults. Space is limited; registration is required.
A creative workshop providing all types of creative experiences. They’ll be leading a Nature Collage program where attendees create art pieces out of personal items and items found in nature, like pressed flowers. Space is limited; registration is required. Please visit our online calendar to register.
El diseñador Cris Edwards de Sankto Empirical te conducirá a una mirada meditativa de las plantas y jardines vintage efímeros, que concluirá en un precioso collage botánico para que guardes y exhibas. El espacio es limitado; se requiere registro. Visita nuestro calendario en línea para registrarte.
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.
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.
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. Appropriate for elementary age kids. No registration required.
The first day of Summer is also the longest day of the year. There’s no better day to harness the power of the sun. Build your own solar oven and treat yourself to a yummy s’mores treat. Appropriate for students entering fourth grade and above. Space is limited; online registration required.
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.
Pit water against oil as we create swirling kinetic art based on the concepts of insolubility and density. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.
Join us as we read, play and make a craft in this fun-filled program. Appropriate for kids ages 3-6. No registration required.
Back by popular demand, our four-legged friends from Caramel Apple Farms will visit Anythink Perl Mack. All ages are invited to stop by to ask questions and learn more about these fun, quirky creatures. This year, learn to pack a goat and guide it through an obstacle course.
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.
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 adults. Space is limited; registration is required.
Have fun with mini-motors while designing your own dancing bot from scratch. Make a circuit, solder and create with scientists from Eurekus! Best for tween and teens.
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.
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, please register.
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. Students in grades 6-12 are welcome. No registration required.
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 all ages. No registration required.
This event will take place at:
Berkeley Village
5400 Sheridan Blvd.
Arvada, CO 80002
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. This program is intended for kids ages 5-12. Space is limited; registration 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. Appropriate for kids ages 5-12. No registration required.
Can you survive the LEGO Disaster Mountain challenge? Put your building skills to the test when you work as a team to keep a LEGO mini-figure alive in a simulated Colorado wilderness. Best for elementary and tweens.
Join us for a single elimination Yu-Gi-Oh! tournament hosted by the library. Space is limited; registration required.
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 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.
Bring a blanket and head out to our backyard for stories, songs and summer surprises. Picnics afterwards on the lawn are highly encouraged. All ages welcome. No registration required.
Build your own water balloon catapult, and compete in challenges that will test your creation’s distance and accuracy capabilities. 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.
The adorable goats are back! There will be goats for petting and this year, there will be some pack goats so customers can learn how to properly pack a goat and take them through a small obstacle course.
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.
Discover the world of story through reading, writing and storytelling every third Thursday of the month. Appropriate for kids in grades 3-8. No registration required.
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.
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 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.
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.
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. Ages 18 and up are welcome.
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. Space is limited; online registration required.
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.
Please note that the scheduled time is just a placeholder.
Join us for a drop-in snack program sponsored by the Food Bank of the Rockies. Free for ages 18 and under.
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. Appropriate for elementary age kids. No registration required.
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 all ages. No registration required.
This event will take place at:
North Creek Farms
E. 166th Ave. & Hwy. 7/160th Ave.
Brighton, CO 80602
Use the real tools and techniques that paranormal researchers employ to observe, study and fake ghostly visitations. Record EVPs (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. Appropriate for teens in grades 6-12. Space is limited; registration is required.
Design, construct and test out classic arcade games made from scrap cardboard. What can you (re)create? Students in grades 6 –12 are welcome. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.
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. Appropriate for students in grades 6-12.
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 kids ages 5-12. Space is limited; registration required.
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.
