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Brown Palace Hotel in downtown Denver from the street with skyscrapers around it
Canceled

Denver Grows!

Ever wonder how Denver got its name?

Learn this and more during a historical presentation about the history and growth of Denver since the Victorian Era, presented by the experts from the Molly Brown House Museum.

Appropriate for adults. No advanced registration necessary.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | History | Education |

TAGS: | Molly Brown House Museum | Denver History |

Anythink York Street
Phone: 303-405-3234
Hours
Mon, Jun 05 Closed
Tue, Jun 06 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Jun 07 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jun 08 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jun 09 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jun 10 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 11 Closed
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About the branch

Opened June 1, 2013, Anythink York Street is the latest addition to the Anythink family. This public library, housed on the Mapleton Public Schools’ Skyview Campus, provides community members and students with a sleek, modern facility, a robust collection, 25 public computers, fast Internet access and a wide variety of hands-on, innovative programming. Reserved parking is available for library customers. 

Upcoming events

Storytime (Hora de cuentos)
Thu, Jun 08, 9:00am - 9:30am
Anythink Huron Street - Huron Street Kay Riddle Room
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and other fun activities that are perfect for preschoolers. Appropriate for ages 3 to 5. No advanced registration necessary.
mySummer: Skateboarding with Chill Denver
Thu, Jun 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Thornton Community Park
Join Chill Denver instructors at the skatepark for this three-day program to develop and hone your skills. Chill Denver’s programs are rooted in respect, courage and pride, as well as fun.
Registration is now closed
mySummer: Minecraft Adventure - mySummer: Aventura en Minecraft
Thu, Jun 08, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Anythink Perl Mack
Watch out, Minecraft adventurers! Mean, green and fast creepers are on the loose throughout the land.
Registration is now closed
mySummer: miniThinkers
Thu, Jun 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Anythink York Street
Attend special programs intended for the youngest Anythinkers —miniThinkers! Practice early literacy skills by playing, singing, talking and writing.
mySummer: Improv Workshop with 5280 Theater - mySummer: Taller de improvisación con 5280 Theater
Thu, Jun 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Anythink Commerce City
Embrace the power of play and connect with new friends through improvisational comedy with 5280 Theater Company. Appropriate for ages 6 to 12. Space is limited; registration required.
Registration is now closed
mySummer: - Junk Robots with Craftsman & Apprentice
Thu, Jun 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Anythink Bennett
Use scrap wood, junk and tools to build the most awesome robot buddy. Imagine the robot’s job, then design all the parts and pieces.
Registration is now closed
Kids Café - Café Infantil
Thu, Jun 08, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Anythink Commerce City
Swing by for a free, nutritious snack sponsored by the Food Bank of the Rockies. Available for ages 18 and under, while supplies last. No advanced registration necessary.
mySummer: Checkmates Chess Club - Practice & Play
Thu, Jun 08, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Programming Garage
Join us to learn and play the classic strategy game chess! Thursday practice & play sessions are drop-in for players of all ages and skill levels to enjoy social games and practice.
Teens Teach Tech
Thu, Jun 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Meeting Room A
Are you good with tech? Want to share your knowledge? Join and share your expertise with adults in your community who have questions!
Registration is now closed
mySummer: Giant Chess - It’s your move
Thu, Jun 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Anythink Brighton - Brighton Garden Space
Step onto an outdoor giant chess board to learn how to play chess and practice against opponents.
Registration is now closed
Pop-Up Studio at Anythink Perl Mack - Pop-Up Studio en Anythink Perl Mack
Thu, Jun 08, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Anythink Perl Mack
The Studio at Anythink is guided by the philosophy that customers of all ages thrive when they discover and follow their passions, collaborate with others, and become creators. .
Kids Café - CAFÉ INFANTIL
Thu, Jun 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Anythink Brighton
Join us for a drop-in snack program sponsored by The Food Bank of the Rockies. Everyone 18 and under welcome. No advanced registration necessary.
Snacks and Spells: Candlekeep
Thu, Jun 08, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Anythink Huron Street - Huron Street Kay Riddle Room
Join us for snacks at a beginner friendly game of Dungeons and Dragons.
Registration is now closed
mySummer: Levitate Jump
Thu, Jun 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Anythink Wright Farms - Backyard
Bring a blanket or lawn chair to enjoy a performance from the athletes at Levitate Jump. Stay after the show for a workshop where you can attempt different types of jumping and ropes.
Registration is now closed
mySummer: Video Game Social
Thu, Jun 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
The Studio at Anythink Wright Farms
Hang out at The Studio and play Overcooked on the Nintendo Switch. Appropriate for tweens and older. No advanced registration required.
mySummer: Friday Fun Days in the Sun - mySummer: Viernes divertidos al sol
Fri, Jun 09, 10:00am - 4:30pm
Anythink Perl Mack
Stop by each week to frolic and play in the Colorado sunshine on the library lawn. Enjoy games and activities with family and friends in our outdoor library spaces.
mySummer: Capture The Flag Crew
Fri, Jun 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Anythink Wright Farms - Backyard
Join us in the backyard for friendly games of capture the flag. Appropriate for ages 5 to 12. Space is limited; registration required.
This event is full
mySummer: Skateboarding with Chill Denver
Fri, Jun 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Thornton Community Park
Join Chill Denver instructors at the skatepark for this three-day program to develop and hone your skills. Chill Denver’s programs are rooted in respect, courage and pride, as well as fun.
Spanish Story Time - Hora del cuento en español
Fri, Jun 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Anythink Perl Mack
Enjoy an hour outdoors for stories, songs, social play and fun activities in Spanish. Appropriate for all skill levels ages 2 to 6. No advanced registration necessary.
Coffee and Cards
Fri, Jun 09, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Anythink Bennett - Bennett Meeting Room
Hearts, poker, cribbage, Farkel and more! Join us as we drink coffee, eat snacks and play games the second Friday of each month. Appropriate for adults. No advanced registration necessary.
Kids Café - Café Infantil
Fri, Jun 09, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Anythink Commerce City
Swing by for a free, nutritious snack sponsored by the Food Bank of the Rockies. Available for ages 18 and under, while supplies last. No advanced registration necessary.
mySummer: miniThinkers with Jump Bunch
Fri, Jun 09, 12:15pm - 12:45pm
Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Large Meeting Room
Move, explore, learn and play! It’s the Amazing Athletes way! Learn about a variety of sports, fitness and movement-based activities designed to support growth and development.
This event is full
mySummer: miniThinkers with Jump Bunch
Fri, Jun 09, 12:45pm - 1:15pm
Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Large Meeting Room
Move, explore, learn and play! It’s the Amazing Athletes way! Learn about a variety of sports, fitness and movement-based activities designed to support growth and development.
This event is full
mySummer: Nature Adventure Day at Anythink Commerce City - Día de aventura en la naturaleza en Anythink Commerce City
Fri, Jun 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Anythink Commerce City
Join us for an afternoon of fun on a nature adventure in our Certified Nature Explore Classroom. Discover plants, animals, birds, insects and more.
Pop-Up Studio at Anythink York Street
Fri, Jun 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Anythink York Street
The Studio at Anythink is guided by the philosophy that customers of all ages thrive when they discover and follow their passions, collaborate with others, and become creators.
mySummer: Puzzles & Pies
Fri, Jun 09, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Anythink Perl Mack
Families and friends are invited to sign up for the puzzles and pies competition. Eat as much pie as you want – the real competition is finishing your puzzle before anyone else!
Backyard Concert Series - The Reminders
Fri, Jun 09, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Anythink Wright Farms
Our longtime concert tradition returns for its 11th year this summer with three exciting in-person shows.
mySummer: miniThinkers with Jump Bunch
Sat, Jun 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Programming Garage
Move, explore, learn and play! It’s the Amazing Athletes way! Learn about a variety of sports, fitness and movement-based activities designed to support growth and development.
This event is full
mySummer: Titanic Shuffleboard - with the Molly Brown House Museum
Sat, Jun 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Anythink York Street
Travel along with the Titanic, from inception to iceberg. Learn the history of that fateful night through an interactive game that was played aboard Titanic - shuffleboard.
This event is full
mySummer: miniThinkers with Jump Bunch
Sat, Jun 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Programming Garage
Move, explore, learn and play! It’s the Amazing Athletes way! Learn about a variety of sports, fitness and movement-based activities designed to support growth and development.
This event is full
mySummer: Let’s Play LEGO with CoWLUG
Sat, Jun 10, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Anythink Brighton
Enjoy an interactive exhibition of LEGO® created by the Colorado & Wyoming LEGO Users Group (CoWLUG). Appropriate for all ages. No advanced registration necessary.
mySummer: Interactive Performance and Q&A - with the Colorado Symphony
Sat, Jun 10, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Anythink Bennett - Bennett Meeting Room
Enjoy an intimate, interactive performance by a Colorado Symphony quartet, followed by a Q&A with the musicians.
mySummer: What the Heck is this Gadget?!
Sat, Jun 10, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Large Meeting Room
Join us for an intergenerational show and tell featuring technology from today and yesterday.
mySummer: Table Tennis Exhibition and Workshop - mySummer: Exhibición y taller de tenis de mesa
Sat, Jun 10, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Anythink Perl Mack
Experience the Olympic sport of table tennis! Watch a demonstration, get tips and tricks to up your game, then compete in a fun group competition.
mySummer: Things That Spin
Sat, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Programming Garage
Try not to get dizzy as we discover angular momentum, inertia, centripetal force and torque. Appropriate for ages 6 to 12. Space is limited; registration required.
mySummer: History of the 20th Century through Toys  - mySummer: Historia del siglo XX a través de los juguetes 
Sat, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Anythink Commerce City
Get a glimpse into the past through the lens of play throughout the ages. Join staff from the Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys to learn about toys throughout the 20th century.
Baby Bounce
Mon, Jun 12, 9:30am - 10:15am
Anythink Brighton
Share time with your little one while engaging in songs, rhymes and stories. Appropriate for ages birth to 23 months. Space is limited; registration required.
This event is full
mySummer: miniThinkers
Mon, Jun 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Programming Garage
Attend special programs intended for the youngest Anythinkers —miniThinkers! Practice early literacy skills by playing, singing, talking and writing. Appropriate for ages birth to 5.
Rescheduled
Manga Book Club
Mon, Jun 12, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
New date Tuesday, June 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Anythink Brighton
Read popular manga.
mySummer: The Ultimate LEGO Challenge - (El gran desafío de LEGO)
Mon, Jun 12, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Anythink Huron Street - Huron Street Meeting Room B
Enjoy a fun afternoon of LEGO building with Curtis Mork, also known as The LEGO Guy.
This event is full
mySummer: Checkmates Chess Club - Skills & Strategy
Mon, Jun 12, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Programming Garage
Join us to learn and play chess. Monday Skills & Strategy sessions are just for kids, where a Chess Wizards instructor will impart game tips and strategies. Ages 7 to 12. Series registration required.
Registration is now closed
mySummer: Design Your Own Kite
Mon, Jun 12, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Anythink Huron Street - Huron Street Meeting Room A
Let's go fly a kite! Join us to create your own kite design and hopefully get enough wind to try it outside! Appropriate for adults and teens. Space is limited; registration required.
This event is full
mySummer: Hungry Hungry Hippos IRL
Mon, Jun 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Anythink Brighton - Brighton Meeting Room B
IRL hungry hungry hippos!
mySummer: Express Yourself Nail Art
Mon, Jun 12, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Meeting Room A
Create funky art on your nails with expert M.
This event is full
Kids Café - CAFÉ INFANTIL
Mon, Jun 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Anythink Brighton
Join us for a drop-in snack program sponsored by The Food Bank of the Rockies. Everyone 18 and under welcome. No advanced registration necessary.
mySummer: Bored? Games!
Mon, Jun 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Anythink Wright Farms - Kids Craft Area
Too much screen time? Drop in and play some fun games with friends and family! A variety of board and card games will be available. No advanced registration necessary.
mySummer: Interactive Performance and Q&A - with the Colorado Symphony
Mon, Jun 12, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Anythink Brighton - Brighton Meeting Room B,Brighton Studio Room
Enjoy an intimate, interactive performance by a Colorado Symphony quartet, followed by a Q&A with the musicians.
mySummer: Cookie Decorating with Kristen's Cottage
Mon, Jun 12, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Meeting Room B
Join Kristen Mahler for a fun night of cookie decorating! Appropriate for teens and adults. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.
This event is full
mySummer: Mario Kart Live Circuit
Mon, Jun 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
The Studio at Anythink Wright Farms
Hang out at The Studio and play Mario Kart Live Circuit, an infusion of augmented reality and digital gaming. Appropriate for tweens and older. No advanced registration required.
Baby Bounce
Tue, Jun 13, 9:00am - 9:30am
Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Programming Garage
Share time with your little one while engaging in songs, rhymes and stories for babies and their caregivers. Appropriate for ages birth to 23 months. No advanced registration necessary.
Hora de cuentos en español (Spanish Storytime)
Tue, Jun 13, 9:00am - 9:30am
Anythink Huron Street - Huron Street Kay Riddle Room
¡Traiga un peluche favorito y disfrute de historias, canciones y rimas en español! Apropiado para edades 3 a 5. No es necesario registrarse por adelantado.
Rescheduled
Baby Bounce
Tue, Jun 13, 9:30am - 10:15am
New date Monday, June 26, 9:30am - 10:15am
Anythink Brighton
Share time with your little one while engaging in songs, rhymes and stories. Appropriate for ages birth to 23 months. Space is limited; registration required.
Corpses and Cookies Book Club
Tue, Jun 13, 10:00am - 11:30am
Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Meeting Room A
This month’s book is “American Predator: The Hunt for the Most Meticulous Serial Killer of the 21st Century” by Maureen Callahan. Appropriate for adults 18 and older.
Happy Mail: Folded Letters and Notes
Tue, Jun 13, 10:00am - 11:30am
Anythink Brighton - Brighton Meeting Room B
Celebrate the written word by crafting letters, envelopes and postcards. This month, we’ll experiment with fancy folds and fun shapes. All skill levels welcome.
mySummer: miniThinkers
Tue, Jun 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Anythink Huron Street - Huron Street Meeting Room A
Attend special programs intended for the youngest Anythinkers – miniThinkers! Practice early literacy skills by playing, singing, talking, and writing.
This event is full
Music & Movement
Tue, Jun 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Programming Garage
Sing, dance, play basic instruments and move. Appropriate for ages 2 to 6. No advanced registration necessary.
mySummer: Junk Robots with Craftsman & Apprentice
Tue, Jun 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Meeting Room B
Use scrap wood, junk and tools to build the most awesome robot buddy. Imagine the robot’s job, then design all the parts and pieces. Appropriate for ages 6 to 12.
This event is full
Drop-In Tech Help
Tue, Jun 13, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Anythink Huron Street - Huron Street Studio Space
Drop in for one-on-one help with any tech device. We’ll offer tips and troubleshooting to the best of our ability.
Music & Movement
Tue, Jun 13, 10:45am - 11:15am
Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Programming Garage
Sing, dance, play basic instruments and move. Appropriate for ages 2 to 6. No advanced registration necessary.
mySummer: - miniThinkers with Amazing Athletes
Tue, Jun 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Anythink Bennett
Move, explore, learn and play! It’s the Amazing Athletes way! Learn about a variety of sports, fitness and movement-based activities designed to support growth and development.
mySummer: - miniThinkers with Amazing Athletes
Tue, Jun 13, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Anythink Bennett
Move, explore, learn and play! It’s the Amazing Athletes way! Learn about a variety of sports, fitness and movement-based activities designed to support growth and development.
Kids Café - Café Infantil
Tue, Jun 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Anythink Commerce City
Swing by for a free, nutritious snack sponsored by the Food Bank of the Rockies. Available for ages 18 and under, while supplies last. No advanced registration necessary.
mySummer: Do As I Do - Card Magic - With Richard Nakata
Tue, Jun 13, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Anythink Huron Street - Huron Street Kay Riddle Room
Come learn some magic with a staple of the Colorado magic scene!
mySummer: Squish Painting
Tue, Jun 13, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Programming Garage
Use Tik-Tok inspired techniques to create abstract paintings.
This event is full
mySummer: Create your own Mini Tic-Tac-Toe Game Board
Tue, Jun 13, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
The Studio at Anythink Wright Farms
Learn the basics of Glowforge by designing a miniature tic-tac-toe game board while experimenting with different materials.
This event is full
mySummer: Paper Molas with the Arvada Center
Tue, Jun 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Anythink Brighton
Create traditional Panamanian molas, patterned rectangular panels of sewn brightly colored fabrics and appliques. Use cut-and-paste layering techniques to design your own bold, colorful paper molas.
Kids Café - CAFÉ INFANTIL
Tue, Jun 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Anythink Brighton
Join us for a drop-in snack program sponsored by The Food Bank of the Rockies. Everyone 18 and under welcome. No advanced registration necessary.
mySummer: Toy Factory
Tue, Jun 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Programming Garage
Join us for playful making sessions all summer long. Appropriate for ages 6 to 12. Space is limited; registration required.
This event is full
True Crime & Teatime
Tue, Jun 13, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Anythink Huron Street - Huron Street Meeting Room B
Do you have a favorite true crime story that you’re just dying to tell? Share your favorite stories, resources and recommendations. Refreshments and snacks will be provided. Appropriate for adults.
Drop-In Tech Help - Ayuda técnica inmediata
Tue, Jun 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Anythink Commerce City
Drop in for one-on-one help with any tech device and pick up some tips and troubleshooting support. Assistance is offered on a first come, first served basis. No advanced registration necessary. 
Baby Bounce
Wed, Jun 14, 9:00am - 9:30am
Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Programming Garage
Share time with your little one while engaging in songs, rhymes and stories for babies and their caregivers. Appropriate for ages birth to 23 months. No advanced registration necessary.
mySummer: Minecraft Adventure
Wed, Jun 14, 9:30am - 11:00am
Anythink Brighton
Watch out, Minecraft adventurers!
This event is full
mySummer: I Spy Bottles
Wed, Jun 14, 9:30am - 10:30am
Anythink in Motion/Bookmobile
Build a shake and search activity that is great for quiet moments of discovery or when a little calm is needed.
mySummer: Backyard Storytime
Wed, Jun 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Programming Garage
Bring a blanket and head to our backyard for stories, songs and surprises. Appropriate for ages 2 to 8. No advanced registration necessary.
Aging Wisely: Conversations on Getting Older
Wed, Jun 14, 10:00am - 11:30am
Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Large Meeting Room
Come for a morning of conversation and information as we talk about the challenges of aging and preparing for the future.
mySummer: Latin Groove (Ritmo Latino)
Wed, Jun 14, 10:00am - 10:45am
Anythink Huron Street - Huron Street Large Meeting Room
Groove to some Latin tunes with Elisa Garcia. Practice moves from Zumba, salsa, cha cha cha, bachata, merengue, and samba. No partner needed.
mySummer: miniThinkers with Amazing Athletes - mySummer: miniThinkers con Amazing Athletes
Wed, Jun 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Anythink Perl Mack
Move, explore, learn and play! It’s the Amazing Athletes way! Learn about a variety of sports, fitness and movement-based activities designed to support growth and development.
This event is full
mySummer: miniThinkers - mySummer: Los miniThinkers
Wed, Jun 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Anythink Commerce City
Attend special programs intended for the youngest Anythinkers—miniThinkers! Practice early literacy skills by playing, singing, talking, and writing.
mySummer: I Spy Bottles
Wed, Jun 14, 10:45am - 12:00pm
Anythink in Motion/Bookmobile
Build a shake and search activity that is great for quiet moments of discovery or when a little calm is needed.
mySummer: miniThinkers with Amazing Athletes - mySummer: miniThinkers con Amazing Athletes
Wed, Jun 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
Anythink Perl Mack
Move, explore, learn and play! It’s the Amazing Athletes way! Learn about a variety of sports, fitness and movement-based activities designed to support growth and development.
This event is full
mySummer: Junk Robots with Craftsman & Apprentice
Wed, Jun 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Anythink York Street
Use scrap wood, junk and tools to build the most awesome robot buddy. Imagine the robot’s job, then design all the parts and pieces.
This event is full
mySummer: - Choose-Your-Own Sensory Adventure
Wed, Jun 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Anythink Bennett - Bennett Meeting Room
Follow different trails around the outside of library and stop to smell the roses, feel rabbit fur, listen to whale sounds or walk through water. Each path takes you on a different sensory adventure.
This event is full
mySummer: Minecraft Adventure
Wed, Jun 14, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Anythink Brighton
Watch out, Minecraft adventurers!
This event is full
Kids Café - Cafetería Juvenil
Wed, Jun 14, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Anythink Huron Street
Swing by for a free, nutritious snack sponsored by the Food Bank of the Rockies. Available for ages 18 and under, until supplies run out.
Kids Café - Café Infantil
Wed, Jun 14, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Anythink Commerce City
Swing by for a free, nutritious snack sponsored by the Food Bank of the Rockies. Available for ages 18 and under, while supplies last. No advanced registration necessary.
mySummer: I Spy Bottles
Wed, Jun 14, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Anythink in Motion/Bookmobile
Build a shake and search activity that is great for quiet moments of discovery or when a little calm is needed.
mySummer: Meet a Mermaid Water Play Day
Wed, Jun 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Programming Garage
We've invited some magical guests straight from the sea for a wet and wild afternoon in the backyard! Don't forget your towel! All ages are welcome. No advanced registration necessary
mySummer: - Choose-Your-Own Sensory Adventure
Wed, Jun 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Anythink Bennett - Bennett Meeting Room
Follow different trails around the outside of library and stop to smell the roses, feel rabbit fur, listen to whale sounds or walk through water. Each path takes you on a different sensory adventure.
mySummer: I Spy Bottles
Wed, Jun 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Anythink in Motion/Bookmobile
Build a shake and search activity that is great for quiet moments of discovery or when a little calm is needed.
Kids Café - CAFÉ INFANTIL
Wed, Jun 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Anythink Brighton
Join us for a drop-in snack program sponsored by The Food Bank of the Rockies. Everyone 18 and under welcome. No advanced registration necessary.
Canceled
mySummer: Denver Extreme Game Truck
Wed, Jun 14, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Anythink Brighton
Play games with Denver Extreme Game Truck!
mySummer: Caricature Witness
Wed, Jun 14, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Anythink Huron Street
Join experienced artist, Stan Yan, for a hands-on drawing workshop to learn to draw fast and funny caricature portraits.
This event is full
mySummer: Wild Senses (Sentidos salvajes)
Thu, Jun 15, 9:00am - 9:45am
Anythink Huron Street - Huron Street Large Meeting Room
A natural wonderland awaits as children take on animal behaviors to experience the natural world around them.
mySummer: miniThinkers
Thu, Jun 15, 9:30am - 11:30am
Anythink Brighton
Attend special programs intended for the youngest Anythinkers — miniThinkers! Practice early literacy skills by playing, singing, talking and writing. Appropriate for ages birth to 5.
mySummer: Junk Robots with Craftsman & Apprentice - mySummer: Robots de chatarra con Craftsman & Apprentice
Thu, Jun 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Anythink Commerce City
Use scrap wood, junk and tools to build the most awesome robot buddy. Imagine the robot’s job, then design all the parts and pieces. Appropriate for ages 6 to 12.
Author Inspirations with Jamie Beck (Virtual)
Thu, Jun 15, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual
Join us in conversation with award-winning photographer Jamie Beck.
Register
Kids Café - Café Infantil
Thu, Jun 15, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Anythink Commerce City
Swing by for a free, nutritious snack sponsored by the Food Bank of the Rockies. Available for ages 18 and under, while supplies last. No advanced registration necessary.
Cooking for Kids (Cocina para niños)
Thu, Jun 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Anythink Huron Street - Huron Street Meeting Room A
Join us for a fun cooking program with Sticky Fingers Cooking.
This event is full
mySummer: DJI RoboMaster - Base Capture
Thu, Jun 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Studio at Anythink Wright Farms
Use DJI RoboMasters to play a friendly round of laser tag while capturing the opponent’s base. Last team standing wins! Appropriate for tweens and teens. Space is limited; registration required.
This event is full
mySummer: Checkmates Chess Club - Practice & Play
Thu, Jun 15, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Programming Garage
Join us to learn and play the classic strategy game chess! Thursday practice & play sessions are drop-in for players of all ages and skill levels to enjoy social games and practice.
mySummer: I can put the drama in “Dramatic Play”
Thu, Jun 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Anythink Brighton
Engage in dramatic play with collage puppets during this interactive workshop led by Patti Smithsonian.
This event is full
Kids Café - CAFÉ INFANTIL
Thu, Jun 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Anythink Brighton
Join us for a drop-in snack program sponsored by The Food Bank of the Rockies. Everyone 18 and under welcome. No advanced registration necessary.
Snacks and Spells: Saltmarsh
Thu, Jun 15, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Anythink Huron Street - Huron Street Kay Riddle Room
Join us for a beginner friendly game of Dungeons and Dragons
mySummer: Playwriting Workshop
Thu, Jun 15, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Anythink Huron Street
In this three-part series, learn the nuts and bolts of playwriting, write your own 10-minute play, and see it performed in a staged reading by professional actors.
mySummer: Pretend League
Fri, Jun 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Programming Garage
Come play pretend at the library! Dramatic play is an integral part of a child's social, emotional and cognitive development.
This event is full
Fitness Friday
Fri, Jun 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Meeting Room A
Get moving! Join in beginner-friendly sessions of different workouts, from capoeira to yoga.
mySummer: Friday Fun Days in the Sun - mySummer: Viernes divertidos al sol
Fri, Jun 16, 10:00am - 4:30pm
Anythink Perl Mack
Stop by each week to frolic and play in the Colorado sunshine on the library lawn. Enjoy games and activities with family and friends in our outdoor library spaces.
mySummer: Kids' Music & Creative Movement with Elisa Garcia - Música y movimiento creativo para niños con Elisa Garcia
Fri, Jun 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Anythink Perl Mack
Celebrate the music of Latin America with Uruguayan singer/guitarist Elisa Garcia as we move, dance, craft, play and explore using our imagination in this Spanish language program.
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Kids Café - Café Infantil
Fri, Jun 16, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Anythink Commerce City
Swing by for a free, nutritious snack sponsored by the Food Bank of the Rockies. Available for ages 18 and under, while supplies last. No advanced registration necessary.
mySummer: miniThinkers with Amazing Athletes
Fri, Jun 16, 12:15pm - 12:45pm
Anythink York Street
Move, explore, learn and play! It’s the Amazing Athletes way! Learn about a variety of sports, fitness and movement-based activities designed to support growth and development.
mySummer: miniThinkers with Amazing Athletes
Fri, Jun 16, 12:45pm - 1:15pm
Anythink York Street
Move, explore, learn and play! It’s the Amazing Athletes way! Learn about a variety of sports, fitness and movement-based activities designed to support growth and development.
Pop-Up Studio at Anythink Commerce City - Pop-Up Studio en Anythink Commerce City
Fri, Jun 16, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Anythink Commerce City
The Studio at Anythink is guided by the philosophy that customers of all ages thrive when they discover and follow their passions, collaborate with others, and become creators.
mySummer: Find Your Spark - Friday Night Magic
Fri, Jun 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Anythink Huron Street - Huron Street Kay Riddle Room
Come learn how to play Magic the Gathering and build your own deck with cards donated by Advantage Games and MagiKids.
mySummer: Table Tennis Demo and Workshop
Fri, Jun 16, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Anythink Bennett - Bennett Meeting Room
Experience the Olympic sport of table tennis! Watch a demonstration, get tips and tricks to up your game, then compete in a fun group competition.
mySummer: miniThinkers
Sat, Jun 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Programming Garage
Attend special programs intended for the youngest Anythinkers —miniThinkers! Practice early literacy skills by playing, singing, talking and writing. Appropriate for ages birth to 5.
mySummer: Ninja Warriors Unite - mySummer: Guerreros ninja unidos
Sat, Jun 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Anythink Perl Mack
Challenge yourself on the Ninja Warrior Obstacle Course with Ninja Nation and cheer on other participants. Improve strength, confidence, balance and body control while having fun.
Drop-In Tech Help - Ayuda técnica inmediata
Sat, Jun 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Anythink Commerce City
Drop in for one-on-one help with any tech device and pick up some tips and troubleshooting support. Assistance is offered on a first come, first served basis. No advanced registration necessary. 
mySummer: I Spy Bottles
Sat, Jun 17, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Anythink in Motion/Bookmobile
Build a shake and search activity that is great for quiet moments of discovery or when a little calm is needed.
Busy Lives Book Club
Sat, Jun 17, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Anythink Huron Street
Join us for a discussion of this month’s under 200-page book, “The Fake” by Zoe Whittall, or come for snacks, refreshments and camaraderie in preparation for next month’s read.
mySummer: Epoxied Memories
Sat, Jun 17, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Anythink Bennett - Bennett Meeting Room
Bring your own photos, cards, letters or newspaper clippings, or use the ones provided to create layered epoxy collages.
mySummer: Denver Extreme Game Truck
Sat, Jun 17, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Wright Farms - Parking lot
Enter the world of extreme gaming inside a trailer decked out with all the latest games, music, laser lighting and custom game controllers.
mySummer: Artemis Spaceship Simulator
Sat, Jun 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Anythink York Street
Join us to play a cooperative spaceship simulator game. Become a member of the bridge crew and work together during one hour of gameplay to defend the sector from enemy forces.
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mySummer: Artemis Spaceship Simulator
Sat, Jun 17, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Anythink York Street
Join us to play a cooperative spaceship simulator game. Become a member of the bridge crew and work together during one hour of gameplay to defend the sector from enemy forces.
mySummer: Table Tennis Exhibition and Workshop
Sat, Jun 17, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Large Meeting Room
Experience the Olympic sport of table tennis! Watch a demonstration, get tips and tricks to up your game, then compete in a fun group competition.
mySummer: Artemis Spaceship Simulator
Sat, Jun 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Anythink York Street
Join us to play a cooperative spaceship simulator game. Become a member of the bridge crew and work together during one hour of gameplay to defend the sector from enemy forces.
mySummer: Interactive Performance and Q&A - with the Colorado Symphony
Sat, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Anythink Perl Mack
Enjoy an intimate, interactive performance by a Colorado Symphony quartet, followed by a Q&A with the musicians. Appropriate for adults. Space is limited; registration required.
Prepare to Art!: Artist Meetup with CCAL
Sat, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Anythink Bennett - Bennett Meeting Room
Join the Artists of Corridor Creative Arts League and Chris Imhoff for this informative presentation about scientific illustration.
mySummer: Artemis Spaceship Simulator
Sat, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Anythink York Street
Join us to play a cooperative spaceship simulator game. Become a member of the bridge crew and work together during one hour of gameplay to defend the sector from enemy forces.
mySummer: I Spy Bottles
Sat, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Anythink in Motion/Bookmobile
Build a shake and search activity that is great for quiet moments of discovery or when a little calm is needed.
mySummer: Denver Extreme Game Truck
Sat, Jun 17, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Parking Lot - The ones next to the dumpsters
Enter the world of extreme gaming.
mySummer: Artemis Spaceship Simulator
Sat, Jun 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Anythink York Street
Join us to play a cooperative spaceship simulator game. Become a member of the bridge crew and work together during one hour of gameplay to defend the sector from enemy forces.
Baby Bounce
Tue, Jun 20, 9:00am - 9:30am
Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Programming Garage
Share time with your little one while engaging in songs, rhymes and stories for babies and their caregivers. Appropriate for ages birth to 23 months. No advanced registration necessary.
Hora de cuentos en español (Spanish Storytime)
Tue, Jun 20, 9:00am - 9:30am
Anythink Huron Street - Huron Street Kay Riddle Room
¡Traiga un peluche favorito y disfrute de historias, canciones y rimas en español! Apropiado para edades 3 a 5. No es necesario registrarse por adelantado.
Healthy Farmers Markets
Tue, Jun 20, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Anythink Huron Street
Hosted in conjunction with City of Thornton, Adams County Health Department, American Heart Association and East Denver Food Hub, Anythink hosts a weekly farmers market.
Wright Farms Morning Larks Book Club
Tue, Jun 20, 9:30am - 11:00am
Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Meeting Room A
Join us for a lively discussion of “Lessons in Chemistry” by Bonnie Garmus. Our morning book club meets on the third Tuesday of each month. Appropriate for adults. No advanced registration necessary.
mySummer: Build a Board Game with Pop Culture Classroom
Tue, Jun 20, 9:30am - 11:30am
The Studio at Anythink Wright Farms
Work as a team to design and create a board game. Use a variety of tools and materials (including laser cutters) to turn your concept into reality. Appropriate for ages 8 to 12.
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Canceled
Baby Bounce
Tue, Jun 20, 9:30am - 10:15am
Anythink Brighton
Share time with your little one while engaging in songs, rhymes and stories. Appropriate for ages birth to 23 months. Space is limited; registration required.
mySummer: Fairy Golf Course Design
Tue, Jun 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Anythink Brighton - Brighton Meeting Room B
Build a hole for the miniest of mini golf – fairy golf! Design your miniature creation using a variety of craft supplies.
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mySummer: miniThinkers with Da Vinci Adventures - (miniThinkers con Da Vinci Adventures)
Tue, Jun 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Anythink Huron Street - Huron Street Meeting Room A
Explore the states of matter, and learn about friendship and kindness with Da Vinci Adventures. Appropriate for ages 2 to 6. Space is limited; registration required.
Music & Movement
Tue, Jun 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Programming Garage
Sing, dance, play basic instruments and move. Appropriate for ages 2 to 6. No advanced registration necessary.
Music & Movement
Tue, Jun 20, 10:45am - 11:15am
Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Programming Garage
Sing, dance, play basic instruments and move. Appropriate for ages 2 to 6. No advanced registration necessary.
mySummer: Puzzles & Pets with Backyard Barnyard - mySummer: Rompecabezas y mascotas con Backyard Barnyard
Tue, Jun 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Anythink Perl Mack
Challenge yourself and your team to complete a puzzle while visiting a group of adorable rabbits and guinea pigs from Backyard Barnyard.
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mySummer: - miniThinkers
Tue, Jun 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Anythink Bennett - Bennett Meeting Room
Attend special programs intended for the youngest Anythinkers —miniThinkers! Practice early literacy skills by playing, singing, talking and writing. Appropriate for ages birth to 5.
Rainbow Scratch Art - Arte de rascado en los colores del arcoíris
Tue, Jun 20, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Anythink Brighton - Brighton Programming Space
Create art with scratch paper.
Kids Café - Café Infantil
Tue, Jun 20, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Anythink Commerce City
Swing by for a free, nutritious snack sponsored by the Food Bank of the Rockies. Available for ages 18 and under, while supplies last. No advanced registration necessary.
mySummer: Fairy Golf Course Design
Tue, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Anythink Brighton
Build a hole for the miniest of mini golf – fairy golf! Design your miniature creation using a variety of craft supplies.
Kids Café - CAFÉ INFANTIL
Tue, Jun 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Anythink Brighton
Join us for a drop-in snack program sponsored by The Food Bank of the Rockies. Everyone 18 and under welcome. No advanced registration necessary.
mySummer: Challenge Your Brain Trivia Game
Tue, Jun 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Programming Garage
Join us for a trivia game just for kids and compete as a team to win prizes! Appropriate for ages 7 to 12. Space is limited; registration required.
mySummer: Toy Factory
Tue, Jun 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Meeting Room A
Join us for playful making sessions all summer long. Appropriate for ages 6 to 12. Space is limited; registration required.
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Laser Cutting 101 - Plant Labels
Tue, Jun 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
The Studio at Anythink Wright Farms
Learn the basics of Glowforge, a 3D laser cutter and engraver. Customize a bamboo plant label. Appropriate for all ages with little-to-no experience with Glowforge.
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TBR Book Club
Tue, Jun 20, 5:15pm - 6:45pm
Anythink Huron Street - Huron Street Meeting Room B
There are so many books on our “to be read” pile that we’ve never got around to or had the motivation to read. Now is your chance!
Baby Bounce
Wed, Jun 21, 9:00am - 9:30am
Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Programming Garage
Share time with your little one while engaging in songs, rhymes and stories for babies and their caregivers. Appropriate for ages birth to 23 months. No advanced registration necessary.
mySummer: Build a Board Game with Pop Culture Classroom
Wed, Jun 21, 9:30am - 11:30am
The Studio at Anythink Wright Farms
Work as a team to design and create a board game. Use a variety of tools and materials (including laser cutters) to turn your concept into reality. Appropriate for ages 8 to 12.
This event is full
Brighton Book Lovers
Wed, Jun 21, 10:00am - 11:30am
Anythink Brighton - Brighton Meeting Room B
Join us to discuss “Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland” by Patrick Radden Keefe.
mySummer: Backyard Storytime
Wed, Jun 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Programming Garage
Bring a blanket and head to our backyard for stories, songs and surprises. Appropriate for ages 2 to 8. No advanced registration necessary.
mySummer: Latin Groove (Ritmo Latino)
Wed, Jun 21, 10:00am - 10:45am
Anythink Huron Street - Huron Street Large Meeting Room
Groove to some Latin tunes with Elisa Garcia. Practice moves from Zumba, salsa, cha cha cha, bachata, merengue, and samba. No partner needed.
mySummer: miniThinkers
Wed, Jun 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Anythink Perl Mack
Attend special programs intended for the youngest Anythinkers —miniThinkers! Practice early literacy skills by playing, singing, talking and writing. Appropriate for ages birth to 5.
mySummer: miniThinkers with Da Vinci Adventures - mySummer: miniThinkers con Da Vinci Adventures
Wed, Jun 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Anythink Commerce City
Explore the states of matter, and learn about friendship and kindness with Da Vinci Adventures. Appropriate for ages 2 to 6. Space is limited; registration required.
mySummer: Bon Dance with Japan America Society of Colorado
Wed, Jun 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Anythink York Street
Celebrate the season of summer festivals in Japan! Learn the traditional Bon Odori, or Bon Dance, and participate in favorite festival games.
mySummer: - DIY Modern Art Steady Hand Game
Wed, Jun 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Anythink Bennett - Bennett Meeting Room
Can you move the ring around the wire shape without hearing a buzz? Design and make your own steady-hand wire game using simple materials like copper wire, batteries and electrical tape.
Kids Café - Cafetería Juvenil
Wed, Jun 21, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Anythink Huron Street
Swing by for a free, nutritious snack sponsored by the Food Bank of the Rockies. Available for ages 18 and under, until supplies run out.
Kids Café - Café Infantil
Wed, Jun 21, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Anythink Commerce City
Swing by for a free, nutritious snack sponsored by the Food Bank of the Rockies. Available for ages 18 and under, while supplies last. No advanced registration necessary.
mySummer: Fairy Tale Self-Portraits with Arvada Center
Wed, Jun 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Meeting Room A
Create a self-portrait straight from the pages of a storybook! Use fairy tale elements like magic wands, wings and pointy ears to paint yourself as a fantasy character. Appropriate for ages 6 to 12.
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mySummer: Splatter Paint Art Play
Wed, Jun 21, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Anythink Brighton
Play with paint!
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mySummer: - DIY Modern Art Steady Hand Game
Wed, Jun 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Anythink Bennett - Bennett Meeting Room
Can you move the ring around the wire shape without hearing a buzz? Design and make your own steady-hand wire game using simple materials like copper wire, batteries and electrical tape.
mySummer: Splatter Paint Art Play
Wed, Jun 21, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Anythink Brighton
Play with paint!
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Kids Café - CAFÉ INFANTIL
Wed, Jun 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Anythink Brighton
Join us for a drop-in snack program sponsored by The Food Bank of the Rockies. Everyone 18 and under welcome. No advanced registration necessary.
mySummer: Mocktails and Board Games
Wed, Jun 21, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Anythink Huron Street
Drop in for an old-fashioned game night and some non-alcoholic cocktails.
Storytime (Hora de cuentos)
Thu, Jun 22, 9:00am - 9:30am
Anythink Huron Street - Huron Street Kay Riddle Room
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and other fun activities that are perfect for preschoolers. Appropriate for ages 3 to 5. No advanced registration necessary.
Healthy Farmers Markets
Thu, Jun 22, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Anythink Wright Farms
Hosted in conjunction with City of Thornton, Adams County Health Department, American Heart Association and East Denver Food Hub, Anythink hosts a weekly farmers market.
mySummer: Build a Board Game with Pop Culture Classroom
Thu, Jun 22, 9:30am - 11:30am
The Studio at Anythink Wright Farms
Work as a team to design and create a board game. Use a variety of tools and materials (including laser cutters) to turn your concept into reality. Appropriate for ages 8 to 12.
This event is full
mySummer: miniThinkers with Da Vinci Adventures
Thu, Jun 22, 9:30am - 10:15am
Anythink Brighton
Explore the states of matter, and learn about friendship and kindness with Da Vinci Adventures. Appropriate for ages 2 to 6. Space is limited; registration required.
mySummer: miniThinkers with Da Vinci Adventures
Thu, Jun 22, 10:30am - 11:15am
Anythink Brighton
Explore the states of matter, and learn about friendship and kindness with Da Vinci Adventures. Appropriate for ages 2 to 6. Space is limited; registration required.
mySummer: miniThinkers
Thu, Jun 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Anythink York Street
Attend special programs intended for the youngest Anythinkers —miniThinkers! Practice early literacy skills by playing, singing, talking and writing.
mySummer: - Minecraft Adventure
Thu, Jun 22, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Anythink Bennett
Watch out, Minecraft adventurers! Mean, green and fast creepers are on the loose throughout the land.
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Kids Café - Café Infantil
Thu, Jun 22, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Anythink Commerce City
Swing by for a free, nutritious snack sponsored by the Food Bank of the Rockies. Available for ages 18 and under, while supplies last. No advanced registration necessary.
mySummer: Checkmates Chess Club - Practice & Play
Thu, Jun 22, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Programming Garage
Join us to learn and play the classic strategy game chess! Thursday practice & play sessions are drop-in for players of all ages and skill levels to enjoy social games and practice.
mySummer: Escape Room Game - The Little Girl
Thu, Jun 22, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Anythink York Street
The clock is ticking; you have 60 minutes to escape. Enjoy the mystery of an escape room in a box. Work together in a team of 2 players to solve puzzles.
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mySummer: Escape Room Game - Snake Bite
Thu, Jun 22, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Anythink York Street
The clock is ticking; you have 60 minutes to escape. Enjoy the mystery of an escape room in a box. Work together in a team of 2 to 6 players to solve puzzles.
mySummer: Escape Room Game - Magic Monkey
Thu, Jun 22, 2:40pm - 3:40pm
Anythink York Street
The clock is ticking; you have 60 minutes to escape. Enjoy the mystery of an escape room in a box. Work together in a team of 2 to 6 players to solve puzzles.
Kids Café - CAFÉ INFANTIL
Thu, Jun 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Anythink Brighton
Join us for a drop-in snack program sponsored by The Food Bank of the Rockies. Everyone 18 and under welcome. No advanced registration necessary.
mySummer: Escape Room Game - House by the Lake
Thu, Jun 22, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Anythink York Street
The clock is ticking; you have 60 minutes to escape. Enjoy the mystery of an escape room in a box. Work together in a team of 2 players to solve puzzles.
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mySummer: Escape Room Game - Magic Monkey
Thu, Jun 22, 3:55pm - 4:55pm
Anythink York Street
The clock is ticking; you have 60 minutes to escape. Enjoy the mystery of an escape room in a box. Work together in a team of 2 to 6 players to solve puzzles.
Snacks and Spells: Candlekeep
Thu, Jun 22, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Anythink Huron Street - Huron Street Kay Riddle Room
Join us for snacks at a beginner friendly game of Dungeons and Dragons.
mySummer: Escape Room Game - Snake Bite
Thu, Jun 22, 4:10pm - 5:10pm
Anythink York Street
The clock is ticking; you have 60 minutes to escape. Enjoy the mystery of an escape room in a box. Work together in a team of 2 to 6 players to solve puzzles.
mySummer: Playwriting Workshop
Thu, Jun 22, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Anythink Huron Street
In this three-part series, learn the nuts and bolts of playwriting, write your own 10-minute play, and see it performed in a staged reading by professional actors.
mySummer: Friday Fun Days in the Sun - mySummer: Viernes divertidos al sol
Fri, Jun 23, 10:00am - 4:30pm
Anythink Perl Mack
Stop by each week to frolic and play in the Colorado sunshine on the library lawn. Enjoy games and activities with family and friends in our outdoor library spaces.
mySummer: Capture The Flag Crew
Fri, Jun 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Anythink Wright Farms - Backyard
Join us in the backyard for friendly games of capture the flag. Appropriate for ages 5 to 12. Space is limited; registration required.
Registration opens Friday, June 9 2023 at 9:00am
Spanish Story Time - Hora del cuento en español
Fri, Jun 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Anythink Perl Mack
Enjoy an hour outdoors for stories, songs, social play and fun activities in Spanish. Appropriate for all skill levels ages 2 to 6. No advanced registration necessary.
mySummer: Pop-up Waterpark
Fri, Jun 23, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Anythink Bennett
Join us for a day of fun in the sun with a large inflatable slip and slide and other water activities. Appropriate for ages 12 to 18. No advanced registration necessary.
Book Club
Fri, Jun 23, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Anythink Bennett - Bennett Meeting Room
Meet to discuss the book, “The Hidden Life of Tudor Women” by Elizabeth Norton. Appropriate for adults. No advanced registration necessary.
Homeschool Hangout - Custom Window Cling
Fri, Jun 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
The Studio at Anythink Wright Farms
Use the Digital Heat FX to make a custom window cling. Appropriate for tweens and teens. Space is limited; registration required.
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Kids Café - Café Infantil
Fri, Jun 23, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Anythink Commerce City
Swing by for a free, nutritious snack sponsored by the Food Bank of the Rockies. Available for ages 18 and under, while supplies last. No advanced registration necessary.
mySummer: Play with Amazing Athletes
Fri, Jun 23, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Anythink York Street
Move, explore, learn and play! It’s the Amazing Athletes way! Learn the fundamentals of different sports with a bit of friendly competition.
Registration opens Friday, June 9 2023 at 9:00am
mySummer: Bon Dance with Japan America Society of Colorado
Fri, Jun 23, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Anythink in Motion/Bookmobile
Celebrate the season of summer festivals in Japan! Learn the traditional Bon Odori, or Bon Dance, and participate in favorite festival games.
Registration opens Friday, June 9 2023 at 9:00am
mySummer: Let’s Play (with) Music - mySummer: Toquemos (y juguemos con la) Música
Fri, Jun 23, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Anythink Commerce City
Join us for an afternoon of fun where music and DJ T Money call the shots. Play freeze-dance and musical chairs and show us your best TikTok moves.
mySummer: Movement Workshop - Hula Hoops
Sat, Jun 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Large Meeting Room
Join us for a special workout with a little twist and shout! Using standard hula hoops, expert Ana Cruz will guide you through exercises that are both fun and effective for strengthening your core.
Registration opens Saturday, June 10 2023 at 9:00am
mySummer: miniThinkers Concert with Rocky Mountain Aardvarks
Sat, Jun 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Anythink Wright Farms - Backyard
Bring a blanket or lawn chair to our backyard and get ready to rock your socks off to the silly stylings of Rocky Mountain Aardvarks! Appropriate for ages 2 to 6. No advanced registration necessary.
mySummer: Fairy Golf in the Stacks
Sat, Jun 24, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Anythink Brighton
Bring the whole family for a round of extra-mini golf. Build your own miniature putter and explore the library to find the hidden Fairy Golf Course holes. All ages welcome.
Let's Role: Morning Marauders
Sat, Jun 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Conference Room
Play a beginner-friendly session of a tabletop role-playing game
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mySummer: Victorian Parlor Games
Sat, Jun 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Anythink Perl Mack
Get ready for a preposterously good time! Join the Molly Brown house as they present engaging activities of a bygone era with a historical look into leisure activities and games.
mySummer: Bingo for Books
Sat, Jun 24, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Anythink York Street
Play Bingo with us and win books to take home. Appropriate for all ages. No advanced registration necessary.
mySummer: Denver Extreme Game Truck - mySummer: Camión de juego extremo de Denver
Sat, Jun 24, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Anythink Commerce City
Enter the world of extreme gaming inside a trailer decked out with all the latest games, music, laser lighting and custom game controllers.
Registration opens Saturday, June 10 2023 at 10:00am
mySummer: Play in the Backyard!
Sat, Jun 24, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Wright Farms Backyard
Jump, bounce, roll and dive through an inflatable obstacle course set up in the Anythink Wright Farms backyard! Appropriate for all ages. No advanced registration necessary.
mySummer: Checkmate! 
Sat, Jun 24, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Anythink Commerce City
Join us to make and take your own custom wooden tray creation with our experts from Board & Brush! This conversation piece will double as home décor and a checkers and chess gameboard.
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mySummer: Roll On – Dice Making
Sat, Jun 24, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
The Studio at Anythink Wright Farms
Create a set of dice for tabletop roleplaying games like Dungeons and Dragons.
mySummer: Improv Workshop with 5280 Theater Company
Sat, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Large Meeting Room
Embrace the power of play and connect with new friends through improvisational comedy with 5280 Theater Company. Appropriate for ages 6 to 12. Space is limited; registration required.
Registration opens Saturday, June 10 2023 at 9:00am
mySummer: Bon Dance with Japan America Society of Colorado - mySummer: Baile Bon con Japan America Society of Colorado
Sat, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Anythink Perl Mack
Celebrate the season of summer festivals in Japan! Learn the traditional Bon Odori, or Bon Dance, and participate in favorite festival games. Appropriate for ages 6 to 12.
mySummer: Face Painting with Reagan
Sat, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Anythink Huron Street - Huron Street Meeting Room A
Learn some face painting and makeup techniques from expert prop makeup artist Reagan.
mySummer: - After Hours Silent Disco Through the Decades
Sat, Jun 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Anythink Bennett - Bennett Meeting Room
Dance your way through the decades wearing silent disco headphones. Come dressed in your favorite decade's attire and dance the night away with your friends and family.
Baby Bounce
Mon, Jun 26, 9:30am - 10:15am
Anythink Brighton
Share time with your little one while engaging in songs, rhymes and stories. Appropriate for ages birth to 23 months. Space is limited; registration required.
Canceled
Music & Movement
Mon, Jun 26, 9:30am - 10:00am
Anythink Brighton
Dance and sing with friends. Appropriate for ages birth to 6. Space is limited; registration required.
mySummer: miniThinkers with Da Vinci Adventures
Mon, Jun 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Programming Garage
Explore the states of matter, and learn about friendship and kindness with Da Vinci Adventures. Appropriate for ages 2 to 6. Space is limited; registration required.
Registration opens Monday, June 12 2023 at 9:00am
Monday Morning Mindfulness
Mon, Jun 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Large Meeting Room
Join Stacey Lei Krauss for a morning meditation workshop. In this guided moving meditation, you’ll focus your attention on different parts of your body.
mySummer: What is Magic? (¿Que es la magia?)
Mon, Jun 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Anythink Huron Street - Huron Street Large Meeting Room
Watch this magic show that gives a peek behind the curtain and reveals some magic tricks.
Registration opens Monday, June 12 2023 at 9:00am
mySummer: Checkmates Chess Club - Skills & Strategy
Mon, Jun 26, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Programming Garage
Join us to learn and play chess. Monday Skills & Strategy sessions are just for kids, where a Chess Wizards instructor will impart game tips and strategies. Ages 7 to 12. Series registration required.
Registration is now closed
mySummer: Loteria for Books - mySummer: Lotería de libros
Mon, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Anythink Brighton - Brighton Meeting Room B
Play loteria.
Registration opens Monday, June 12 2023 at 9:00am
mySummer: The Magic Is In You (La magia está en ti)
Mon, Jun 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Anythink Huron Street - Huron Street Meeting Room A
Here’s your chance to learn some magic tricks. Learn magic tricks to perform at home from magician Braden Carlisle.
Registration opens Monday, June 12 2023 at 9:00am
Paint with Pride
Mon, Jun 26, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Anythink Huron Street - Huron Street Kay Riddle Room
Admire art from queer painters and feel inspired to express whatever makes you proud through paint!
Kids Café - CAFÉ INFANTIL
Mon, Jun 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Anythink Brighton
Join us for a drop-in snack program sponsored by The Food Bank of the Rockies. Everyone 18 and under welcome. No advanced registration necessary.
mySummer: Bored? Games!
Mon, Jun 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Anythink Wright Farms - Kids Craft Area
Too much screen time? Drop in and play some fun games with friends and family! A variety of board and card games will be available. No advanced registration necessary.
mySummer: Roll for Food
Mon, Jun 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Programming Garage
Inspired by Adventures In Aardia (@adventuresinaardia)'s “Roll for Sandwich” TikToks, pair your stomach with the fate of dice rolls.
Registration opens Monday, June 12 2023 at 9:00am
mySummer: Loteria Card Design
Mon, Jun 26, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
The Studio at Anythink Wright Farms
Learn the basics of Adobe Illustrator by designing a Loteria card. Customers will get their design engraved on a metal card.
This event is full
Wright Farms Night Owls Book Club
Mon, Jun 26, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Meeting Room A
Join us for a lively discussion of “Lessons in Chemistry” by Bonnie Garmus. Our evening book club meets on the fourth Monday of each month. Appropriate for adults. No advanced registration necessary.
mySummer: Lunchbox Moments with Japanese Arts Network
Mon, Jun 26, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Anythink Brighton - Brighton Meeting Room B
Dig into the school lunches of yesterday and today with Courtney Ozaki and the Japanese Arts Network (JA-NE).
Registration opens Monday, June 12 2023 at 9:00am
Baby Bounce
Tue, Jun 27, 9:00am - 9:30am
Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Programming Garage
Share time with your little one while engaging in songs, rhymes and stories for babies and their caregivers. Appropriate for ages birth to 23 months. No advanced registration necessary.
Hora de cuentos en español (Spanish Storytime)
Tue, Jun 27, 9:00am - 9:30am
Anythink Huron Street - Huron Street Kay Riddle Room
¡Traiga un peluche favorito y disfrute de historias, canciones y rimas en español! Apropiado para edades 3 a 5. No es necesario registrarse por adelantado.
Healthy Farmers Markets
Tue, Jun 27, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Anythink Huron Street
Hosted in conjunction with City of Thornton, Adams County Health Department, American Heart Association and East Denver Food Hub, Anythink hosts a weekly farmers market.
Canceled
Baby Bounce
Tue, Jun 27, 9:30am - 10:15am
Anythink Brighton
Share time with your little one while engaging in songs, rhymes and stories. Appropriate for ages birth to 23 months. Space is limited; registration required.
Easy Woven Art
Tue, Jun 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Anythink Brighton - Brighton Meeting Room B
Learn the ins and outs of weaving and create a unique piece of art with a simple loom. All skill levels welcome. Space is limited; registration required.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 13 2023 at 9:00am
Music & Movement
Tue, Jun 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Programming Garage
Sing, dance, play basic instruments and move. Appropriate for ages 2 to 6. No advanced registration necessary.
mySummer: miniThinkers
Tue, Jun 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Anythink Huron Street - Huron Street Meeting Room A
Attend special programs intended for the youngest Anythinkers – miniThinkers! Practice early literacy skills by playing, singing, talking, and writing.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 13 2023 at 9:00am
Drop-In Tech Help
Tue, Jun 27, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Anythink Huron Street - Huron Street Studio Space
Drop in for one-on-one help with any tech device. We’ll offer tips and troubleshooting to the best of our ability.
Music & Movement
Tue, Jun 27, 10:45am - 11:15am
Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Programming Garage
Sing, dance, play basic instruments and move. Appropriate for ages 2 to 6. No advanced registration necessary.
mySummer: - miniThinkers with Da Vinci Adventures
Tue, Jun 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Anythink Bennett - Bennett Meeting Room
Explore the states of matter, and learn about friendship and kindness with Da Vinci Adventures. Appropriate for ages 2 to 6. Space is limited; registration required.
Kids Café - Café Infantil
Tue, Jun 27, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Anythink Commerce City
Swing by for a free, nutritious snack sponsored by the Food Bank of the Rockies. Available for ages 18 and under, while supplies last. No advanced registration necessary.
mySummer: Play With Paint
Tue, Jun 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Programming Garage
Have you ever painted using a flyswatter? What about a broom or spaghetti noodle? Well, now you can! Appropriate for ages 6 to 12. Space is limited; registration required.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 13 2023 at 9:00am
Rainbow Donuts
Tue, Jun 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Anythink Brighton
Yummy DIY rainbow donuts!
This event is full
mySummer: Giant Twister
Tue, Jun 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Anythink Brighton
What could be more fun than an afternoon playing a GIANT board game? Join us to play on Twister on an oversized board. Appropriate for ages 7 to 12. Space is limited; registration required.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 13 2023 at 9:00am
Kids Café - CAFÉ INFANTIL
Tue, Jun 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Anythink Brighton
Join us for a drop-in snack program sponsored by The Food Bank of the Rockies. Everyone 18 and under welcome. No advanced registration necessary.
mySummer: 3D Design a Chess Piece
Tue, Jun 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Studio at Anythink Wright Farms
Create a chess piece in Tinkercad, a 3D design software, inspired by this year’s mySummer theme: Let’s Play.
This event is full
mySummer: Roll for Food
Tue, Jun 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Programming Garage
Inspired by Adventures In Aardia (@adventuresinaardia)'s “Roll for Sandwich” TikToks, pair your stomach with the fate of dice rolls.
Registration opens Monday, June 12 2023 at 9:00am
Canceled
Teen Hangout
Tue, Jun 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Anythink Brighton
Hang out and play games.
Drop-In Tech Help - Ayuda técnica inmediata
Tue, Jun 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Anythink Commerce City
Drop in for one-on-one help with any tech device and pick up some tips and troubleshooting support. Assistance is offered on a first come, first served basis. No advanced registration necessary. 
Baby Bounce
Wed, Jun 28, 9:00am - 9:30am
Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Programming Garage
Share time with your little one while engaging in songs, rhymes and stories for babies and their caregivers. Appropriate for ages birth to 23 months. No advanced registration necessary.
mySummer: Bon Dance with - The Japan America Society of Colorado
Wed, Jun 28, 9:30am - 10:30am
Anythink Brighton
Celebrate the season of summer festivals in Japan! Learn the traditional Bon Odori, or Bon Dance, and participate in favorite festival games.
Registration opens Wednesday, June 14 2023 at 9:00am
mySummer: Bubble Wands
Wed, Jun 28, 9:30am - 10:30am
Anythink in Motion/Bookmobile
Create a wand to make magical bubbles.
mySummer: Backyard Storytime
Wed, Jun 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Programming Garage
Bring a blanket and head to our backyard for stories, songs and surprises. Appropriate for ages 2 to 8. No advanced registration necessary.
mySummer: Latin Groove (Ritmo Latino)
Wed, Jun 28, 10:00am - 10:45am
Anythink Huron Street - Huron Street Large Meeting Room
Groove to some Latin tunes with Elisa Garcia. Practice moves from Zumba, salsa, cha cha cha, bachata, merengue, and samba. No partner needed.
mySummer: miniThinkers - mySummer: Los miniThinkers
Wed, Jun 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Anythink Commerce City
Attend special programs intended for the youngest Anythinkers—miniThinkers! Practice early literacy skills by playing, singing, talking, and writing.
Toddler Time - Momento de niños pequeños
Wed, Jun 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Anythink Perl Mack
Join us outdoors for an interactive story time with songs, rhythm, rhyme and movement. Learn research-based tools to help support early literacy skills at home. The first half hour will be story time.
mySummer: Bubble Wands
Wed, Jun 28, 10:45am - 12:00pm
Anythink in Motion/Bookmobile
Create a wand to make magical bubbles.
mySummer: - Dino-lore: Survival Through the Triassic
Wed, Jun 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Anythink Bennett - Bennett Meeting Room
Choose a dinosaur (bony spine, long tail, giant feet, pointy horns, long neck) and attempt to get from one side of the era to the other through a challenging obstacle course.
This event is full
mySummer: Bon Dance with - The Japan America Society of Colorado
Wed, Jun 28, 11:15am - 12:15pm
Anythink Brighton
Celebrate the season of summer festivals in Japan! Learn the traditional Bon Odori, or Bon Dance, and participate in favorite festival games.
Registration opens Wednesday, June 14 2023 at 9:00am
Kids Café - Cafetería Juvenil
Wed, Jun 28, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Anythink Huron Street
Swing by for a free, nutritious snack sponsored by the Food Bank of the Rockies. Available for ages 18 and under, until supplies run out.
Kids Café - Café Infantil
Wed, Jun 28, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Anythink Commerce City
Swing by for a free, nutritious snack sponsored by the Food Bank of the Rockies. Available for ages 18 and under, while supplies last. No advanced registration necessary.
mySummer: Bubble Wands
Wed, Jun 28, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Anythink in Motion/Bookmobile
Create a wand to make magical bubbles.
mySummer: Engard! - Swashbuckling with Arvada Center
Wed, Jun 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Meeting Room A
Master the art of swordplay with a choreographer from the Arvada Center! Appropriate for ages 8 to 12. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.
Registration opens Wednesday, June 14 2023 at 9:00am
mySummer: - Dino-lore: Survival Through the Triassic
Wed, Jun 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Anythink Bennett - Bennett Meeting Room
Choose a dinosaur (bony spine, long tail, giant feet, pointy horns, long neck) and attempt to get from one side of the era to the other through a challenging obstacle course.
mySummer: Bubble Wands
Wed, Jun 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
New venue Anythink in Motion/Bookmobile
Create a wand to make magical bubbles.
Kids Café - CAFÉ INFANTIL
Wed, Jun 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Anythink Brighton
Join us for a drop-in snack program sponsored by The Food Bank of the Rockies. Everyone 18 and under welcome. No advanced registration necessary.
mySummer: Roll for Food
Wed, Jun 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Programming Garage
Inspired by Adventures In Aardia (@adventuresinaardia)'s “Roll for Sandwich” TikToks, pair your stomach with the fate of dice rolls.
Registration opens Monday, June 12 2023 at 9:00am
Author Inspirations with Tananarive Due (Virtual)
Wed, Jun 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Online
Join us in conversation with Tananarive Due. In this virtual book discussion, Due will discuss her newest work, “The Wishing Pool and Other Stories,” featuring horror, science fiction and suspense.
Register
mySummer: Family Improv Night
Wed, Jun 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Anythink York Street
Bring your family together to play guided improvisational games. Be silly, have fun and learn something about one another as you act out scenarios.
Storytime (Hora de cuentos)
Thu, Jun 29, 9:00am - 9:30am
Anythink Huron Street - Huron Street Kay Riddle Room
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and other fun activities that are perfect for preschoolers. Appropriate for ages 3 to 5. No advanced registration necessary.
Healthy Farmers Markets
Thu, Jun 29, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Anythink Wright Farms
Hosted in conjunction with City of Thornton, Adams County Health Department, American Heart Association and East Denver Food Hub, Anythink hosts a weekly farmers market.
mySummer: miniThinkers
Thu, Jun 29, 9:30am - 11:30am
Anythink Brighton
Attend special programs intended for the youngest Anythinkers — miniThinkers! Practice early literacy skills by playing, singing, talking and writing. Appropriate for ages birth to 5.
mySummer: miniThinkers with Da Vinci Adventures
Thu, Jun 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Anythink York Street
Explore the states of matter, and learn about friendship and kindness with Da Vinci Adventures. Appropriate for ages 2 to 6. Space is limited; registration required.
Registration opens Thursday, June 15 2023 at 9:00am
mySummer: Minecraft Adventure (Aventura en Minecraft)
Thu, Jun 29, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Anythink Huron Street - Huron Street Large Meeting Room
Watch out, Minecraft adventurers! Mean, green and fast creepers are on the loose throughout the land.
Registration opens Thursday, June 15 2023 at 9:00am
Kids Café - Café Infantil
Thu, Jun 29, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Anythink Commerce City - Commerce City Meeting Room
Swing by for a free, nutritious snack sponsored by the Food Bank of the Rockies. Available for ages 18 and under, while supplies last. No advanced registration necessary.
mySummer: Video Game Social
Thu, Jun 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Studio at Anythink Wright Farms
Hang out at The Studio and play Mario Kart 8 on the Nintendo Switch. Appropriate for tweens and older. No advanced registration required.
mySummer: Checkmates Chess Club - Practice & Play
Thu, Jun 29, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Programming Garage
Join us to learn and play the classic strategy game chess! Thursday practice & play sessions are drop-in for players of all ages and skill levels to enjoy social games and practice.
mySummer: Minecraft Adventure (Aventura en Minecraft)
Thu, Jun 29, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Anythink Huron Street - Huron Street Large Meeting Room
Watch out, Minecraft adventurers! Mean, green and fast creepers are on the loose throughout the land.
Registration opens Thursday, June 15 2023 at 9:00am
mySummer: Puppy Playtime with Lifeline Puppy Rescue
Thu, Jun 29, 2:00pm - 2:05pm
Anythink Brighton
Who knows how to play better than a puppy?
Registration opens Thursday, June 15 2023 at 9:00am
mySummer: Puppy Playtime with Lifeline Puppy Rescue
Thu, Jun 29, 2:05pm - 2:10pm
Anythink Brighton
Who knows how to play better than a puppy?
Registration opens Thursday, June 15 2023 at 9:00am
mySummer: Puppy Playtime with Lifeline Puppy Rescue
Thu, Jun 29, 2:10pm - 2:15pm
Anythink Brighton - Brighton Garden Space
Who knows how to play better than a puppy?
Registration opens Thursday, June 15 2023 at 9:00am
mySummer: Puppy Playtime with Lifeline Puppy Rescue
Thu, Jun 29, 2:15pm - 2:20pm
Anythink Brighton
Who knows how to play better than a puppy?
Registration opens Thursday, June 15 2023 at 9:00am
mySummer: Puppy Playtime with Lifeline Puppy Rescue
Thu, Jun 29, 2:20pm - 2:25pm
Anythink Brighton
Who knows how to play better than a puppy?
Registration opens Thursday, June 15 2023 at 9:00am
mySummer: Puppy Playtime with Lifeline Puppy Rescue
Thu, Jun 29, 2:25pm - 2:30pm
Anythink Brighton
Who knows how to play better than a puppy?
Registration opens Thursday, June 15 2023 at 9:00am
mySummer: Puppy Playtime with Lifeline Puppy Rescue
Thu, Jun 29, 2:30pm - 2:35pm
Anythink Brighton
Who knows how to play better than a puppy?
Registration opens Thursday, June 15 2023 at 9:00am
mySummer: Puppy Playtime with Lifeline Puppy Rescue
Thu, Jun 29, 2:35pm - 2:40pm
Anythink Brighton
Who knows how to play better than a puppy?
Registration opens Thursday, June 15 2023 at 9:00am
mySummer: Puppy Playtime with Lifeline Puppy Rescue
Thu, Jun 29, 2:40pm - 2:45pm
Anythink Brighton
Who knows how to play better than a puppy?
Registration opens Thursday, June 15 2023 at 9:00am
mySummer: Puppy Playtime with Lifeline Puppy Rescue
Thu, Jun 29, 2:45pm - 2:50pm
Anythink Brighton
Who knows how to play better than a puppy?
Registration opens Thursday, June 15 2023 at 9:00am
mySummer: Puppy Playtime with Lifeline Puppy Rescue
Thu, Jun 29, 2:50pm - 2:55pm
Anythink Brighton
Who knows how to play better than a puppy?
Registration opens Thursday, June 15 2023 at 9:00am
mySummer: Puppy Playtime with Lifeline Puppy Rescue
Thu, Jun 29, 2:55pm - 3:00pm
Anythink Brighton
Who knows how to play better than a puppy?
Registration opens Thursday, June 15 2023 at 9:00am
mySummer: Puppy Playtime with Lifeline Puppy Rescue
Thu, Jun 29, 3:00pm - 3:05pm
Anythink Brighton
Who knows how to play better than a puppy?
Registration opens Thursday, June 15 2023 at 9:00am
mySummer: Puppy Playtime with Lifeline Puppy Rescue
Thu, Jun 29, 3:05pm - 3:10pm
Anythink Brighton
Who knows how to play better than a puppy?
Registration opens Thursday, June 15 2023 at 9:00am
mySummer: Puppy Playtime with Lifeline Puppy Rescue
Thu, Jun 29, 3:10pm - 3:15pm
Anythink Brighton
Who knows how to play better than a puppy?
Registration opens Thursday, June 15 2023 at 9:00am
mySummer: Puppy Playtime with Lifeline Puppy Rescue
Thu, Jun 29, 3:15pm - 3:20pm
Anythink Brighton
Who knows how to play better than a puppy?
Registration opens Thursday, June 15 2023 at 9:00am
mySummer: Puppy Playtime with Lifeline Puppy Rescue
Thu, Jun 29, 3:20pm - 3:25pm
Anythink Brighton
Who knows how to play better than a puppy?
Registration opens Thursday, June 15 2023 at 9:00am
mySummer: Puppy Playtime with Lifeline Puppy Rescue
Thu, Jun 29, 3:25pm - 3:30pm
Anythink Brighton
Who knows how to play better than a puppy?
Registration opens Thursday, June 15 2023 at 9:00am
Kids Café - CAFÉ INFANTIL
Thu, Jun 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Anythink Brighton
Join us for a drop-in snack program sponsored by The Food Bank of the Rockies. Everyone 18 and under welcome. No advanced registration necessary.
mySummer: Puppy Playtime with Lifeline Puppy Rescue
Thu, Jun 29, 3:30pm - 3:35pm
Anythink Brighton
Who knows how to play better than a puppy?
Registration opens Thursday, June 15 2023 at 9:00am
mySummer: Puppy Playtime with Lifeline Puppy Rescue
Thu, Jun 29, 3:35pm - 3:40pm
Anythink Brighton
Who knows how to play better than a puppy?
Registration opens Thursday, June 15 2023 at 9:00am
mySummer: Puppy Playtime with Lifeline Puppy Rescue
Thu, Jun 29, 3:40pm - 3:45pm
Anythink Brighton
Who knows how to play better than a puppy?
Registration opens Thursday, June 15 2023 at 9:00am
mySummer: Puppy Playtime with Lifeline Puppy Rescue
Thu, Jun 29, 3:45pm - 3:50pm
Anythink Brighton
Who knows how to play better than a puppy?
Registration opens Thursday, June 15 2023 at 9:00am
mySummer: Puppy Playtime with Lifeline Puppy Rescue
Thu, Jun 29, 3:50pm - 3:55pm
Anythink Brighton
Who knows how to play better than a puppy?
Registration opens Thursday, June 15 2023 at 9:00am
mySummer: Puppy Playtime with Lifeline Puppy Rescue
Thu, Jun 29, 3:55pm - 4:00pm
Anythink Brighton
Who knows how to play better than a puppy?
Registration opens Thursday, June 15 2023 at 9:00am
mySummer: Pokémon Terrariums
Thu, Jun 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Meeting Room B
Select your Pokémon and create a Poké Ball habitat with a variety of supplies. Appropriate for ages 6 to 12. Space is limited; registration required.
Registration opens Thursday, June 15 2023 at 9:00am
Snacks and Spells: Saltmarsh
Thu, Jun 29, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Anythink Huron Street - Huron Street Kay Riddle Room
Join us for a beginner friendly game of Dungeons and Dragons
mySummer: Roll for Food
Thu, Jun 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Programming Garage
Inspired by Adventures In Aardia (@adventuresinaardia)'s “Roll for Sandwich” TikToks, pair your stomach with the fate of dice rolls.
Registration opens Monday, June 12 2023 at 9:00am
mySummer: Playwriting Workshop
Thu, Jun 29, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Anythink Huron Street
In this three-part series, learn the nuts and bolts of playwriting, write your own 10-minute play, and see it performed in a staged reading by professional actors.
Cricut 101 - UV Cricut Shirts
Thu, Jun 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
The Studio at Anythink Wright Farms
Learn the basics of using Cricut, a cutting machine that can cut a variety of different materials. Make a custom shirt using UV Heat Transfer Vinyl.
This event is full
Fitness Friday
Fri, Jun 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Meeting Room A
Get moving! Join in beginner-friendly sessions of different workouts, from capoeira to yoga.
mySummer: Friday Fun Days in the Sun - mySummer: Viernes divertidos al sol
Fri, Jun 30, 10:00am - 4:30pm
Anythink Perl Mack
Stop by each week to frolic and play in the Colorado sunshine on the library lawn. Enjoy games and activities with family and friends in our outdoor library spaces.
mySummer: Pretend League
Fri, Jun 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Programming Garage
Come play pretend at the library! Dramatic play is an integral part of a child's social, emotional and cognitive development.
Registration opens Friday, June 16 2023 at 9:00am
mySummer: miniThinkers with Da Vinci Adventures - mySummer: miniThinkers con Da Vinci Adventures
Fri, Jun 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Anythink Perl Mack
Explore the states of matter, and learn about friendship and kindness with Da Vinci Adventures. Appropriate for ages 2 to 6. Space is limited; registration required.
Registration opens Friday, June 9 2023 at 12:00pm
mySummer: Cryptid Hunting
Fri, Jun 30, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Anythink Bennett - Bennett Meeting Room
Discover how to use the scientific method to study and search for cryptid creatures like bigfoot, the mothman and more. Appropriate for ages 12 to 18. No advanced registration necessary.
Kids Café - Café Infantil
Fri, Jun 30, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Anythink Commerce City - Commerce City Meeting Room
Swing by for a free, nutritious snack sponsored by the Food Bank of the Rockies. Available for ages 18 and under, while supplies last. No advanced registration necessary.
mySummer: Build Your Own Putt-Putt Course - mySummer: Construya su propio campo de minigolf
Fri, Jun 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Anythink Commerce City
Build your very own putt-putt course made of everyday whimsical things. Appropriate for ages 6 to 10. No advanced registration required.
mySummer: Find Your Spark - Friday Night Magic
Fri, Jun 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Anythink Huron Street - Huron Street Kay Riddle Room
Come learn how to play Magic the Gathering and build your own deck with cards donated by Advantage Games and MagiKids.
mySummer: Denver Extreme Game Truck
Fri, Jun 30, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Thornton Community Park
Enter the world of extreme gaming inside a trailer decked out with all the latest games, music, laser lighting and custom game controllers.
Registration opens Friday, June 16 2023 at 9:00am
mySummer: Roll for Food
Fri, Jun 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Programming Garage
Inspired by Adventures In Aardia (@adventuresinaardia)'s “Roll for Sandwich” TikToks, pair your stomach with the fate of dice rolls.
Registration opens Monday, June 12 2023 at 9:00am
mySummer: Cartoons & Cereal
Sat, Jul 01, 10:00am - 11:30am
Anythink Brighton - Brighton Meeting Room B
Enjoy cartoons and cereal
Registration opens Saturday, June 17 2023 at 9:00am
Drop-In Tech Help - AYUDA TÉCNICA INMEDIATA
Sat, Jul 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Anythink Commerce City
Drop in for one-on-one help with any tech device and pick up some tips and troubleshooting support. Assistance is offered on a first come, first served basis. No advanced registration necessary. 
mySummer: miniThinkers with Da Vinci Adventures
Sat, Jul 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Programming Garage
Explore the states of matter, and learn about friendship and kindness with Da Vinci Adventures. Appropriate for ages 2 to 6. Space is limited; registration required.
Registration opens Saturday, June 17 2023 at 9:00am
Themed Readings Book Club
Sat, Jul 01, 10:00am - 11:30am
Anythink York Street
Anythink York Street offers a monthly morning book club with a different style
mySummer: Bubble Wands
Sat, Jul 01, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Anythink in Motion/Bookmobile
Create a wand to make magical bubbles.
mySummer: Table Tennis Exhibition and Workshop - mySummer: Exhibición y taller de tenis de mesa
Sat, Jul 01, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Anythink Commerce City
Experience the Olympic sport of table tennis! Watch a demonstration, get tips and tricks to up your game, then compete in a fun group competition.
Registration opens Saturday, June 17 2023 at 10:00am
mySummer: Playful Family Yoga
Sat, Jul 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Anythink Huron Street - Huron Street Large Meeting Room
Bring the whole family for a fun and silly yoga session with Bianca Biazevich.
mySummer: Play with Your Food Summer Classics
Sat, Jul 01, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Anythink York Street
Learn a new recipe from our food expert, Sam Kunwar, that encourages you to embrace your individuality.
mySummer: Bubble Wands
Sat, Jul 01, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Anythink in Motion/Bookmobile
Create a wand to make magical bubbles.
Baby Bounce
Mon, Jul 03, 9:30am - 10:15am
Anythink Brighton - Brighton Programming Space
Share time with your little one while engaging in songs, rhymes and stories. Appropriate for ages birth to 23 months.
Registration opens Monday, June 19 2023 at 9:00am
mySummer: Grupo Tlaloc Danza Azteca (español)
Mon, Jul 03, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Anythink Huron Street - Huron Street Large Meeting Room
Enjoy La Danza, performed by Grupo Tlaloc Danza Azteca. La Danza brings teachings and understanding of the native culture of Mexico as well as the Native American way of life.
DIY Kaleidoscope
Mon, Jul 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Anythink Brighton - Brighton Meeting Room B
Create a kaleidoscope.
Registration opens Monday, June 19 2023 at 9:00am
Kids Café   - CAFÉ INFANTIL
Mon, Jul 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Anythink Brighton
Join us for a drop-in snack program sponsored by The Food Bank of the Rockies. Everyone 18 and under welcome. No advanced registration necessary.
Readers’ Choice Evening Book Club
Mon, Jul 03, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Anythink Brighton - Brighton Meeting Room B
Join us to discuss "The Woman in the Window" by A.J. Finn, and vote on next month’s selection.
mySummer: miniThinkers with Two by Two Petting Zoo - mySummer: miniThinkers con Two by Two Petting Zoo
Wed, Jul 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Anythink Commerce City
Say hello to farm animals from Two by Two Petting Zoo. Appropriate for ages 2 to 6. Space is limited; registration required.
Registration opens Wednesday, June 21 2023 at 10:00am
Kids Café - Cafetería Juvenil
Wed, Jul 05, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Anythink Huron Street
Swing by for a free, nutritious snack sponsored by the Food Bank of the Rockies. Available for ages 18 and under, until supplies run out.
Kids Café - Café Infantil
Wed, Jul 05, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Anythink Commerce City
Swing by for a free, nutritious snack sponsored by the Food Bank of the Rockies. Available for ages 18 and under, while supplies last. No advanced registration necessary.
mySummer: Hula Hooping 101
Wed, Jul 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Anythink Huron Street - Huron Street Large Meeting Room
Enjoy a performance by hula hooper Ana Cruz and learn several hula hooping tricks.
Registration opens Wednesday, June 21 2023 at 9:00am
Kids Café   - CAFÉ INFANTIL
Wed, Jul 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Anythink Brighton
Join us for a drop-in snack program sponsored by The Food Bank of the Rockies. Everyone 18 and under welcome. No advanced registration necessary.
mySummer: Mocktails and Board Games
Wed, Jul 05, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Anythink Huron Street
Drop in for an old-fashioned game night and some non-alcoholic cocktails.
Storytime (Hora de cuentos)
Thu, Jul 06, 9:00am - 9:30am
Anythink Huron Street - Huron Street Meeting Room A
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and other fun activities that are perfect for preschoolers. Appropriate for ages 3 to 5. No advanced registration necessary.
mySummer: miniThinkers
Thu, Jul 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Anythink York Street
Attend special programs intended for the youngest Anythinkers —miniThinkers! Practice early literacy skills by playing, singing, talking and writing.
mySummer: Language of African Drumming - (El lenguaje de tambores africanos)
Thu, Jul 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Anythink Huron Street - Huron Street Meeting Room A
Learn the “alphabet” of African hand drums, forming basic sounds to create the language of drums.
Registration opens Thursday, June 22 2023 at 9:00am
Kids Café - Café Infantil
Thu, Jul 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Anythink Commerce City
Swing by for a free, nutritious snack sponsored by the Food Bank of the Rockies. Available for ages 18 and under, while supplies last. No advanced registration necessary.
MYSUMMER: GIANT CHESS - IT’S YOUR MOVE
Thu, Jul 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Anythink Brighton
Step onto an outdoor giant chess board to learn how to play chess and practice against opponents.
Registration opens Thursday, June 22 2023 at 9:00am
Kids Café   - CAFÉ INFANTIL
Thu, Jul 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Anythink Brighton
Join us for a drop-in snack program sponsored by The Food Bank of the Rockies. Everyone 18 and under welcome. No advanced registration necessary.
Snacks and Spells: Candlekeep
Thu, Jul 06, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Anythink Huron Street - Huron Street Kay Riddle Room
Join us for snacks at a beginner friendly game of Dungeons and Dragons.
mySummer: Friday Fun Days in the Sun - mySummer: Viernes divertidos al sol
Fri, Jul 07, 10:00am - 4:30pm
Anythink Perl Mack
Stop by each week to frolic and play in the Colorado sunshine on the library lawn. Enjoy games and activities with family and friends in our outdoor library spaces.
Kids Café - Café Infantil
Fri, Jul 07, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Anythink Commerce City
Swing by for a free, nutritious snack sponsored by the Food Bank of the Rockies. Available for ages 18 and under, while supplies last. No advanced registration necessary.
mySummer: Retro Video & Arcade Game Pop-Up - mySummer: Pop-Up de videojuegos y juegos de arcade retro
Fri, Jul 07, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Anythink Commerce City
Join us for all-you-can-play video and arcade games.
mySummer: Junk Robots with Craftsman & Apprentice
Fri, Jul 07, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Anythink in Motion/Bookmobile
Use scrap wood, junk and tools to build the most awesome robot buddy. Imagine the robot’s job, then design all the parts and pieces.
Registration opens Friday, June 23 2023 at 9:00am
Play with Your Food
Fri, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Large Meeting Room
Drop in anytime to join a food fight session, walk a sno-cone hamster wheel or use various foods to make a work of art. Appropriate for children ages 5 to 12 and their caregivers.
Pop-Up Studio at Anythink York Street
Fri, Jul 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Anythink York Street
The Studio at Anythink is guided by the philosophy that customers of all ages thrive when they discover and follow their passions, collaborate with others, and become creators.
mySummer: Junk Robots with Craftsman & Apprentice
Sat, Jul 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Programming Garage
Use scrap wood, junk and tools to build the most awesome robot buddy. Imagine the robot’s job, then design all the parts and pieces. Appropriate for ages 6 to 12.
Registration opens Saturday, June 24 2023 at 9:00am
mySummer: Travel the Trail
Sat, Jul 08, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Anythink Brighton - Brighton Meeting Room B,Brighton Studio Room,Brighton Programming Space
Pack up your wagon and get ready to travel west in search of nostalgia for some and adventure for all.
mySummer: Retro Video & Arcade Game Day!
Sat, Jul 08, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Anythink Commerce City
Play a wide variety of intergenerational video and arcade games in honor of National Video Game Day! Playing is free and will be on a first-come-first serve basis. No advanced registration required. 
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