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Challenges we face with ebooks

Submitted by Erica Grossman on Nov 12 2019
Photo of someone reading an ebook on an Kindle

Why do we have to wait so long for ebooks?

At Anythink, our mission is to “open doors for curious minds.” Getting people what they want, when they want it is an important part of making Anythink a destination for our community. Since we launched ebooks and downloadable audiobooks at Anythink 10 years ago, they have become two of our most popular offerings. Our online collection is our second-largest “branch,” with customers downloading and streaming almost 50,000 digital titles every month.

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ereading
publishing
Macmillan
libraries
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Holiday Lights at the Library

Submitted by SincerelyJess on Dec 19 2024
Colorful glowing holiday lights strung on tree branches covered in snow.

Find magical winter lights at Anythink Commerce City!

You know winter and the holidays are here when you see the colorful glow of festive lights draped across houses and trees everywhere you look.

This year, the library staff at Anythink Commerce City wanted to join the festivities! They transformed the library’s backyard into an outdoor winter light display for customers and neighbors in the area to enjoy all season long.

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winter
Winter fun
lights

Cozy Books Perfect for Winter

Submitted by SincerelyJess on Nov 22 2024
An adult woman with a natural afro hairstyle sitting on a couch with an open book in one hand, and sipping from a mug.

Picture this: It’s a cold, wintery day outside. There’s snow on the ground and, even with the sun shining above, the temperature is below freezing. But you’re inside cuddled up on your couch with a fuzzy blanket and a warm cup of coffee/tea/cocoa (because, you know, beverages). Maybe even the smell of cookies baking in the oven is wafting through the air...

What’s the one thing missing from this picture? A good book (or two or three) to keep you company as you curl up against the cold!

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books
book list
reading list
winter reads
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DEADLINE EXTENDED: Anythink issues a request for proposal for Café Services for Two Anythink Locations

Anythink is seeking a respected and experienced vendor to develop and operate cafés for up to three years at
two locations:
• Anythink Wright Farms (café opening by June 1 2025)
5877 120th Avenue
Thornton, CO 80602
• Anythink Nature Library (library and café opening in summer 2026)
136th Avenue and Quebec
Thornton, CO 80602
Anythink prefers proposals that closely align with and further the library mission, values and strategic goals.

 

Proposals will be accepted until Monday, March 31, 2025 at 5 p.m. (MST)

Anythink invites residents of all ages to find summer adventures at the library

Text says mySummer, read, think, do. There's a graphic image that's an outline of a window with the outline of a road leading to a sunset or sunrise inside the window. Round icons with various images, like a beach, a heart, a rocket ship, and a ladybug, are scattered across the image.

Anythink’s annual mySummer initiative returns with a wide variety of new summer programming and events for all ages from June 1 through July 31, 2024. The inspiration for this year’s mySummer initiative is, “Your Quest Begins Here.”

New and returning customers are invited to design a summer of fun and learning that fits their own needs and wishes. Wander into an Anythink location to learn a new skill, read inspiring stories and engage in experiences on a self-directed journey. Dare to explore the unknown and embark on adventures all summer long. 

Anythink Libraries and the City of Thornton host Anythink Nature Library Information Session

Rendering of front of Anythink Nature Library building

Anythink Libraries and the City of Thornton will host an Anythink Nature Library Information Session on Wednesday, Feb. 28, from 6-7:30 pm at Trail Winds Recreation Center in the Cottonwood Room, located at 13495 Holly St., in Thornton. A Spanish language interpreter will be available. The meeting will also be held online via Zoom.

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