Let your inner painter run free as you learn some simple instructions and then create a masterpiece. Appropriate for students in grades 4-12. Space is limited; registration is required.
Learn to cook something quick and easy using a microwave.
On the first Thursday of the month, Anythink Commerce City hosts Bingo for Books. Teens, tweens, families and children are welcome to join in the Bingo fun, with books as prizes.
Learn how to iMovie, Apple’s video editing program, on the library’s iPads. You’ll be able to edit clips and add music, subtitles, and other special effects. Grades 6-12.
With designer Erin Knoettgen-Nap, experience a simple but profound lesson in collaboration, creativity, and innovation with this fun exercise. We will start out the session with a brief introduction of architectural structures as inspiration. Then, test your structural design skills as you work in teams to build the tallest tower using only dried spaghetti and marshmallows as your building materials. Grades 6-12.
With designer Erin Knoettgen-Nap, get in touch with your inner child as we explore various examples of creative play spaces. Our inspiration will be a visual introduction of color, structure, and space and how it can influence moods and behaviors. We will work as a team to brainstorm ideas and then utilize recycled plastic milk jugs to create a temporary play structure for the children. Grades 6-12.
What do YOU want at the library? Play video games, have fun with other teens and help the library create new experiences for you and your friends. Snacks served. Grades 6-12.
With designer Erin Knoettgen-Nap, learn about chair design throughout history with a brief introduction to that simple piece of furniture we use every day. We will then utilize a variety of recycled and unconventional products (and plenty of creativity) to create our own life sized chair designs. Grades 6-12.
Create a bookmark or bracelet using ribbon and pop tops. Appropriate for students in grades K-5.
