Learn how to sew with our team of sewists. The first hour and a half we will make a special project: capes and superhero accessories perfect for cosplayers old and young. The final half hour will be spent on mending, so feel free to bring anything that is in need of repair.
Stop by the library to pick up a free comic book to celebrate Free Comic Book Day! Comic books will be available for all ages on a first-come, first-served basis. Experience comic book themed experiences for all ages. No registration required.
¡Pasa por la biblioteca para recoger un cómic gratis para celebrar el Día del Cómic Gratis! Los cómics estarán disponibles para todas las edades por orden de llegada. Vive las experiencias temáticas de los cómics para todas las edades. No es necesario registrarse.
In this workshop, join professional comic artists and discover how comics go from thumbnails to sketches, from inks to colors, and all the way to final production. Learn drawing skills specific to comics and prepare yourself for a future career as a comic creator. Appropriate for ages 8-12. Registration suggested.
Join indpendent comic stores, I Want More Comics, for tips and tricks on how to start and maintain a comic collection. There will also be time to discuss comics with other enthusiasts. Appropriate for adults and teens in grades 9 & up. Space is limited; registration is required.
Gather to enjoy snacks and watch a documentary about the world of comic books told through the thoughts and images of the creators, artists, writers, collectors, store owners, independent publishers, and especially the passionate fans who have made it the phenomenon that it is today. Then learn about how to use our streaming movie service, Kanopy, free with your library card. Refreshments will be served. Appropriate for tweens & teens in grades 6-12. No registration required.
Some books are so good you want to share them with the world. Not every good book elicits this reaction, though. Some books we want to keep for ourselves; they’re too weird or personal for us to press into the hands of friends, family and strangers. But every once in a while – if you’re lucky – you’ll happen upon a book that engages your heart and your brain, that uplifts without resorting to manipulation, a book that seems to be for everyone and yet is also just for you.
Express yourself with flair! Join your peers to design and create your own buttons using our button making machine and recycled comic books. Appropriate for students in grades 6-12.
Use The Studio to create your own project. This week, explore comics, animation and other ways of telling your story through art. All ages welcome.
Grab your capes, superheroes. Denver Comic Con 2015 is just around the corner. Anythink is celebrating all things comics throughout May with a variety of comic-related programming, as well as participating in this year's convention.
Free Comic Book Day returns to Anythink York Street on Saturday, May 2. Stop by to pick up free comics starting at 10 am until we run out. Stay tuned for more upcoming comic-related events at Anythink in May. In the meantime, enjoy this repost from last year about why comic books matter by Anythink York Street guide, Michelle.
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