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Children’s author Barney Saltzberg comes to Anythink
Nov. 21, 2018 - 1:05 pm
Thank you to everyone who joined us for this event. Catch a video of Barney Saltzberg at Anythink Huron Street below.
Bestselling author and illustrator Barney Saltzberg brings his unique blend of song and dance to Anythink with two interactive programs on Tuesday, Dec. 11. Known for his...
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Anythink staff member wins Colorado Libraries for Early Literacy award
Nov. 21, 2018 - 8:33 am
Anythink Wright Farms children’s guide Julie Crabb has been awarded the 2018 Colorado Libraries for Early Literacy (CLEL) Rising Star Award. The award recognizes individuals who have...
Anythink hosts The Kitchen Table
Nov. 16, 2018 - 12:17 pm
Beginning Nov. 19, community members are invited to take a seat at The Kitchen Table, a multi-sensory experience at Anythink Wright Farms that celebrates the universal nostalgia of one of the most common family gathering places. On...
Anythink to become early adopter of community engagement system for public libraries
Nov. 15, 2018 - 9:46 am
In continuing to provide its customers with the latest in technology and innovative services, Anythink has partnered with the non-profit...
Anythink libraries closed in observance of Veterans Day
Nov. 01, 2018 - 9:25 am
Anythink libraries and administrative offices are closed Monday, Nov. 12, 2018, in observance of Veterans Day. All branches will reopen at their regularly scheduled times on Tuesday, Nov. 13.
Anythink issues RFP for library management system (ILS)
Sep. 20, 2018 - 2:33 pm
Anythink Libraries invites bids for library management systems (ILS) and related istallation and migration services.
Proposals are due by October, 5, 2018 by 4 pm.
Anythink RFP for Library Management...
Anythink to participate in National Voter Registration Day
Sep. 20, 2018 - 10:10 am
Anythink is joining hundreds of libraries and organizations from across the country in promoting the opportunity to vote. National Voter Registration Day is a nationally celebrated holiday endorsed by the National Association of Secretaries of...
Anythink Brighton hosts community art exhibition
Sep. 18, 2018 - 10:53 am
On Friday, Sept. 21, from 6-9 pm, Anythink Brighton will host an opening night reception for “The Disquietingly Beautiful Forest,” a multimedia art exhibition. “The Disquietingly Beautiful Forest” features mixed media and...
Anythink announces an evening with Eric Liu
Sep. 10, 2018 - 1:57 pm
On Oct. 4, 2018, Anythink will host “Civic Power in Action: An Evening with Eric Liu” at Anythink Wright Farms in Thornton, Colo., from 6-8 pm. During this special dialogue, founder of Citizen University and...
Anythink announces two new branch managers
Aug. 30, 2018 - 1:04 pm
Two Anythink library locations are now under new leadership; Ricardo Cárdenas is the new manager of Anythink Commerce City, and Rebecca Bowman is the new manager of...
Two new community members join the Anythink Foundation
Aug. 27, 2018 - 1:25 pm
Kim Crawford and Brigitte Grimm are the latest appointees to the Anythink Foundation, a nonprofit that supports creativity and learning opportunities by raising private funds for special programs and projects at Anythink.
Kim...
Anythink Board of Trustees approves ballot measure
Aug. 16, 2018 - 7:31 am
On Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2018, the Anythink Board of Trustees approved a ballot measure for additional funding for Anythink (also known as Rangeview Library District). As the county experiences increasing population growth and development, the library system needs additional funding to expand its...
How libraries played a role in one woman’s journey from homelessness to Yale
Jul. 27, 2018 - 4:48 pm
Just a few years ago, Viviana Andazola Marquez was in high school at York International School in Thornton, Colo. She describes that time as “precarious,” with living situations that were constantly in flux. Andazola Marquez struggled with homelessness throughout her school years, moving around to...
Anythink announces film series
Jul. 26, 2018 - 3:27 pm
This August, the Adams County community is invited to experience the art of film in a new way during the Anythink Film Series, weekly outdoor film screenings hosted throughout the district. From documentaries and the arts to action and horror, each Anythink location will highlight a different movie...
Anythink Wright Farms hosts “Backyard Wilderness” exhibition
Jul. 25, 2018 - 1:30 pm
As part of its continued emphasis on connecting kids and families with the natural world, Anythink is hosting the “Backyard Wilderness” exhibition at its Anythink Wright Farms location in Thornton, Colo., now through...
Anythink hosts weekly farmer’s market in conjunction with community partners
Jul. 19, 2018 - 10:15 am
Working with the City of Thornton, Tri-County Health Department, LuLu's Farm and the American Heart Association,...
Fishing pole kits now available for check-out at Anythink
Jul. 18, 2018 - 2:58 pm
To help provide more opportunities for people to connect with nature, Anythink now provides fishing pole kits available for check-out. The kits, which include a fishing pole rod and reel combo and tackle box with hooks and other items, were generously donated by Denver-based fishing tackle company...
Anythink Libraries closed in observance of Independence Day
Jun. 28, 2018 - 2:39 pm
All Anythink locations will be closed Wednesday, July 4, 2018, in observance of Independence Day. Libraries will re-open during regular hours of operation on Thursday, July 5.
New location announced for Anythink Board of Trustees June meeting
Jun. 14, 2018 - 9:53 am
The Anythink Board of Trustees June meeting has been moved from its previously scheduled location at Anythink York Street to Anythink Huron Street, located at 9417 Huron St., Thornton, CO, 80260. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, June 20 at 5 pm.
The Board of Trustees are appointed by the...
Goats return to Anythink
Jun. 07, 2018 - 12:02 pm
Throughout the month of June, community members of all ages are invited to visit their local Anythink for an opportunity to meet friendly goats from Caramel Apple Farm. These visits provide an opportunity for people to learn more about these fascinating...