Tween & Teen Hangout

Snacks and Spells: Saltmarsh

Thu, Jun 01, 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: Kickoff

Thu, Jun 01, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Anythink Huron Street

Visit your local Anythink to kick-start your mySummer adventure! Come play games, register for programs, meet with staff, and be part of the mySummer community.

mySummer: VR Free Play

Thu, Jun 01, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

The Studio at Anythink Wright Farms

Hang out at The Studio and experience play with virtual reality (VR) headsets. Appropriate for tweens and older. No advanced registration required.

mySummer: Kickoff Party

Thu, Jun 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Anythink Brighton

Visit your local Anythink to kick-start your mySummer adventure. Enjoy a cool treat, challenge yourself at the archery range and play giant games. All ages welcome.

Thu, Jun 01, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Anythink Huron Street - Huron Street Kay Riddle Room

Join us for a beginner friendly game of Dungeons and Dragons

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mySummer: Friday Fun Days in the Sun - mySummer: Viernes divertidos al sol

Fri, Jun 02, 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: Frida Kahlo & ¡Fiesta! - with Central City Opera & SCFD

Fri, Jun 02, 10:30am - 11:30am

Anythink Perl Mack

Experience the excitement of Central City Opera with two performances back-to-back.

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mySummer: Collaborative VR

Fri, Jun 02, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Anythink Bennett - Bennett Meeting Room

Teens will get the opportunity to create art and play games together in immersive virtual spaces. Appropriate for ages 12 to 18. No advanced registration necessary.

mySummer: Play with Your Food Smoothie Bowl

Fri, Jun 02, 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: Play it By Ear

Fri, Jun 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Meeting Room A

Become a music maker by recording, manipulating and layering sounds alongside experts from Denver’s Playground Ensemble. Appropriate for ages 6 to 12. Space is limited; registration required.

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mySummer: Let's Play with Bubbles - mySummer: Juguemos con burbujas

Fri, Jun 02, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Anythink Commerce City

Join us for an afternoon of fun with bubbles. Perks include cognitive and physical development, STEAM experiments and activities, and bubble therapy.

mySummer: Find Your Spark - Friday Night Magic

Fri, Jun 02, 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: Bon Dance with Japan America Society of Colorado

Sat, Jun 03, 10:00am - 11:00am

Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Large Meeting Room

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.

Illustrator Básico Para Principiantes

Sat, Jun 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm

The Studio at Anythink Wright Farms

Únase a la experta local Daniela Briceño para aprender las herramientas y habilidades básicas para comenzar a diseñar en Adobe Illustrator. Luego, haga su diseño en Glowforge.

Themed Readings Book Club

Sat, Jun 03, 10:00am - 11:00am

Anythink York Street

Anythink York Street offers a monthly morning book club with a very different style.

mySummer: Face Painting, Jumping & Plinko Play - mySummer: Pintura facial, saltos y Plinko

Sat, Jun 03, 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.

Sat, Jun 03, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Anythink Perl Mack

Buckle in and get ready to bounce, jump and flip on our outdoor bungee trampoline. Enjoy catching air as you experience carefree summer moments with family and friends.

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mySummer: History of the 20th Century through Toys

Sat, Jun 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Anythink Bennett - Bennett Meeting Room

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.

mySummer: Interactive Performance and Q&A - with the Colorado Symphony

Sat, Jun 03, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Anythink York Street

Enjoy an intimate, interactive performance by a Colorado Symphony quartet, followed by a Q&A with the musicians.

mySummer: Table Tennis Exhibition and Workshop

Sat, Jun 03, 11:30am - 1:00pm

Anythink Huron Street - Huron Street 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: Bon Dance with Japan America Society of Colorado

Sat, Jun 03, 11:45am - 12:45pm

Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Large Meeting Room

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.

Let's Role: Afternoon Adventurers

Sat, Jun 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Conference Room

Play a beginner-friendly session of a tabletop role-playing game.

Writers Workshop (Virtual)

Sat, Jun 03, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Anythink Bennett - Bennett Study Room

Share your work and ideas with other writers and aspiring writers in this fun and supportive workshop. Learn to write better, receive feedback and be more creative.

Sat, Jun 03, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Anythink Perl Mack

Enter the world of extreme gaming inside a trailer decked out with all the latest games, music, laser lighting and custom game controllers. Appropriate for ages 12 to 18.

Mon, Jun 05, 9:30am - 10:15am

Anythink Brighton

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.

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mySummer: Junk Robots (Robots de chatarra)

Mon, Jun 05, 10:30am - 11:15am

Anythink Brighton

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.

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Mon, Jun 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Anythink Huron Street - Huron Street 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.

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mySummer: Junk Robots (Robots de chatarra)

Mon, Jun 05, 12:45pm - 1:45pm

Anythink Huron Street - Huron Street 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.

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mySummer: Play with Your Food!

Mon, Jun 05, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Anythink Huron Street - Huron Street Meeting Room A

Join Sam Kunwar as she teaches us the best way to build our palates and build food with our hands!

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mySummer: Checkmates Chess Club - Skills & Strategy

Mon, Jun 05, 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.

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mySummer: CHAC Catrina Masks - mySummer; Máscaras de la Catrina con CHAC

Mon, Jun 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Anythink Brighton - Brighton Meeting Room

Learn about the Catrina

mySummer: You're Such a (Soda) Jerk?

Mon, Jun 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Anythink Huron Street - Huron Street Kay Riddle Room

Come and make some old-fashioned soda-jerk recipes and see what drinks should make a come back, and what is best left in the past.

Community Conversations - LGBTQIA* Affinity Conversation

Mon, Jun 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: Bored? Games!

Mon, Jun 05, 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.

Mon, Jun 05, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Meeting Room A

Join with other members of the community in this facilitated conversation, in partnership with Colorado Humanities.

Community Conversations - LGBTQIA* - Exploring Our Understanding

Mon, Jun 05, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Meeting Room B

In partnership with Colorado Humanities, this facilitated conversation is designed to explore the community's understanding and interactions with the LGBTQIA* community.

Readers’ Choice Evening Book Club

Mon, Jun 05, 5:30pm - 6:45pm

Anythink Brighton - Brighton Meeting Room

Join us to discuss "Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother's Will to Survive" by Stephanie Land, and vote on next month’s selection.

Digital Heat FX 101 - EZ Peel 1 Step Transfers

Mon, Jun 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

The Studio at Anythink Wright Farms

Introducing the Digital Heat FX, a white toner printer used for vivid custom graphic transfers. Learn the basics of this machine by creating a 1 Step Transfer for light colored textiles.

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Tue, Jun 06, 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.

Tue, Jun 06, 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.

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Better Photography with Your Phone or Tablet

Tue, Jun 06, 9:30am - 10:15am

New date Monday, June 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.

Tue, Jun 06, 10:00am - 11:00am

Anythink Brighton - Brighton Meeting Room

The best camera is the one that’s with you.

mySummer: miniThinkers with Amazing Athletes - (miniThinkers con Amazing Athletes)

Tue, Jun 06, 10:00am - 10:30am

Anythink Huron Street - Huron Street Meeting Room B

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.

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mySummer: miniThinkers with Amazing Athletes - (miniThinkers con Amazing Athletes)

Tue, Jun 06, 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.

Tue, Jun 06, 10:30am - 11:00am

Anythink Huron 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.

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mySummer: Climb It Challenge! A Rock Wall Adventure - ¡Desafío de escalada! Aventura en una pared de roca

Tue, Jun 06, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Anythink Perl Mack - Perl Mack Meeting Room

Join us outdoors for this rock-climbing experience. Boost your balance, strength, coordination, and agility while challenging yourself and cheering on others in some rock-climbing fun.

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mySummer: Taller de títeres Pechugas de Pollas - mySummer: Pechugas de Pollas Puppet Workshop

Tue, Jun 06, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Anythink York Street

Únase a la titiritera y artista Georgina Santich para disfrutar de su actuación. Luego, cree su propio títere para representar su historia. Apropiado para niños de 6 a 12 años.

AnyAbility

Tue, Jun 06, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Anythink Wright Farms

AnyAbility: Let’s Play Outside! Meet at Barr Lake for a morning of discovering accessible options while exploring this beautiful habitat. Space is limited; registration required.

mySummer: Embroidery Hoop Weaving

Tue, Jun 06, 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

Tue, Jun 06, 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.

Manga Book Club

Tue, Jun 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Anythink Brighton

Read popular manga.

Tue, Jun 06, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Meeting Room A

Create a whimsical piece of wall art using simple supplies and techniques.

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mySummer: Cosplay Armor with Theomancy Cosplay

Tue, Jun 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Anythink Huron Street - Huron Street Meeting Room A

Join us as we learn how to make craft foam costume armor from an expert costumer!

Legal Self-Help Clinic - Clínica de autoayuda legal

Tue, Jun 06, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Anythink Commerce City

Join the Access to Justice Committee via remote internet access for a free 15-minute legal self-help individual appointment on Tuesday, June 6. Call 303-405-3242 to register; by appointment only!

mySummer: History of 20th Century through Toys

Tue, Jun 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.

mySummer: Toy Factory

Tue, Jun 06, 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.

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Tue, Jun 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Anythink Huron Street - Huron Street Large Meeting Room

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.

mySummer: Video Game Social

Tue, Jun 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

The Studio at Anythink Wright Farms

Hang out at The Studio and play Super Smash Bros. on the Nintendo Switch. Appropriate for tweens and older. No advanced registration required.

mySummer: Goats at Anythink Brighton

Wed, Jun 07, 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.

Wed, Jun 07, 9:30am - 11:00am

Anythink Brighton

Meet goats from nearby Sunflower Ranch. Watch them play and explore at Anythink Brighton. Appropriate for all ages. No advanced registration necessary.

Wed, Jun 07, 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: Skateboarding with Chill Denver

Wed, Jun 07, 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.

Wed, Jun 07, 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.

mySummer: miniThinkers with Amazing Athletes - mySummer: miniThinkers con Amazing Athletes

Wed, Jun 07, 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.

Wed, Jun 07, 10:30am - 11:30am

Anythink Commerce City

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: - Aqua Splash! Water Games

Wed, Jun 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Anythink Bennett

Cool off on a hot day with a variety of games that’ll get you soaked!

Wed, Jun 07, 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.

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mySummer: "Where The Wild Things Are" - Playmaking with Arvada Center

Wed, Jun 07, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

New date Wednesday, June 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.

Wed, Jun 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Meeting Room B

Use costumes, props and your imagination to act out the children's classic “Where the Wild Things Are” by Maurice Sendak. Appropriate for ages 5 to 8. Space is limited; registration required.

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mySummer: Things That Spin

Wed, Jun 07, 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.

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Author Inspirations with Mike Rucker (Virtual)

Wed, Jun 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual

Join us in conversation with organizational psychologist Mike Rucker, Ph.D.

mySummer: - Aqua Splash! Water Games

Wed, Jun 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Anythink Bennett

Cool off on a hot day with a variety of games that’ll get you soaked!

Rescheduled

Wed, Jun 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

New date Wednesday, June 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.

mySummer: - Interactive Performance and Q&A with the Colorado Symphony

Wed, Jun 07, 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.

Wed, Jun 07, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Programming Garage

Enjoy an intimate, interactive performance by a Colorado Symphony quartet, followed by a Q&A with the musicians.

mySummer: Mocktails and Board Games

Wed, Jun 07, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Anythink Huron Street - Huron Street Large Meeting Room

Drop in for an old-fashioned game night and some non-alcoholic cocktails.

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.

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.

mySummer: Improv Workshop with 5280 Theater - mySummer: Taller de improvisación con 5280 Theater

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.

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.

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.

mySummer: Giant Chess - It’s your move

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!

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.

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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. .

Snacks and Spells: Candlekeep

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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mySummer: Nature Adventure Day at Anythink Commerce City - Día de aventura en la naturaleza en Anythink Commerce City

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.

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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.

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!

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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: Titanic Shuffleboard - with the Molly Brown House Museum

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.

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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.

mySummer: Let’s Play LEGO with CoWLUG

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.

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.

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.

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mySummer: The Ultimate LEGO Challenge - (El gran desafío de LEGO)

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.

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.

mySummer: Checkmates Chess Club - Skills & Strategy

Mon, Jun 12, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Programming Garage

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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.

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mySummer: Hungry Hungry Hippos IRL

Mon, Jun 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Anythink Brighton - Brighton Meeting Room

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.

mySummer: Interactive Performance and Q&A - with the Colorado Symphony

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.

Mon, Jun 12, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Anythink Brighton - Brighton Meeting Room,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.

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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.

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.

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

Corpses and Cookies Book Club

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.

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

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.

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.

mySummer: Junk Robots with Craftsman & Apprentice

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.

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.

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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.

mySummer: - miniThinkers with Amazing Athletes

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.

Tue, Jun 13, 11:00am - 11:30am

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.

mySummer: - miniThinkers with Amazing Athletes

Tue, Jun 13, 11:30am - 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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

mySummer: Minecraft Adventure

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.

Wed, Jun 14, 9:30am - 11:00am

Anythink Brighton

Watch out, Minecraft adventurers!

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.

Aging Wisely: Conversations on Getting Older

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.

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: miniThinkers with Amazing Athletes - mySummer: miniThinkers con Amazing Athletes

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.

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.

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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: miniThinkers with Amazing Athletes - mySummer: miniThinkers con Amazing Athletes

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.

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.

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.

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.

mySummer: Minecraft Adventure

Wed, Jun 14, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Anythink Brighton

Watch out, Minecraft adventurers!

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.

mySummer: Meet a Mermaid Water Play Day

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.

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.

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.

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.

mySummer: Caricature Witness

Wed, Jun 14, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Anythink Brighton - Brighton Outdoor Canopy

Play games with Denver Extreme Game Truck!

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.

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: Junk Robots with Craftsman & Apprentice - mySummer: Robots de chatarra con Craftsman & Apprentice

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.

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.

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.

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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.

mySummer: I can put the drama in “Dramatic 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.

Thu, Jun 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Anythink Brighton

Engage in dramatic play with collage puppets during this interactive workshop led by Patti Smithsonian.

Snacks and Spells: Saltmarsh

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.

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.

Registration opens Friday, June 2 2023 at 9:00am

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.

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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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.

Registration opens Friday, June 2 2023 at 9:00am

Pop-Up Studio at Anythink Commerce City - Pop-Up Studio en Anythink Commerce City

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.

Registration opens Friday, June 2 2023 at 9:00am

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: Ninja Warriors Unite - mySummer: Guerreros ninja unidos

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.

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.

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: Epoxied Memories

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.

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.

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.

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.

Registration opens Saturday, June 3 2023 at 9:00am

mySummer: Table Tennis Exhibition and Workshop

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.

Registration opens Saturday, June 3 2023 at 9:00am

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.

Registration opens Saturday, June 3 2023 at 9:00am

mySummer: Interactive Performance and Q&A - with the Colorado Symphony

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.

Registration opens Saturday, June 3 2023 at 9:00am

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.

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.

Registration opens Saturday, June 3 2023 at 9:00am

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.

Sat, Jun 17, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Parking Lot - The ones next to the dumpsters

Enter the world of extreme gaming.

Registration opens Saturday, June 3 2023 at 9:00am

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.

Registration opens Saturday, June 3 2023 at 9:00am

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.

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.

Wright Farms Morning Larks Book Club

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.

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.

Registration opens Tuesday, June 6 2023 at 9:00am

Canceled

mySummer: Fairy Golf Course Design

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.

Tue, Jun 20, 10:00am - 11:00am

Anythink Brighton - Brighton Meeting Room

Build a hole for the miniest of mini golf – fairy golf! Design your miniature creation using a variety of craft supplies.

Registration opens Tuesday, June 6 2023 at 9:00am

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.

Registration opens Tuesday, June 6 2023 at 9:00am

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.

mySummer: Puzzles & Pets with Backyard Barnyard - mySummer: Rompecabezas y mascotas con Backyard Barnyard

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.

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.

Registration opens Tuesday, June 6 2023 at 9:00am

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.

Registration opens Tuesday, June 6 2023 at 9:00am

mySummer: Challenge Your Brain Trivia Game

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.

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.

Registration opens Tuesday, June 6 2023 at 9:00am

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.

Registration opens Tuesday, June 6 2023 at 9:00am

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!

mySummer: Build a Board Game with Pop Culture Classroom

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.

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.

Registration opens Tuesday, June 6 2023 at 9:00am

Brighton Book Lovers

Wed, Jun 21, 10:00am - 11:30am

Anythink Brighton - Brighton Meeting Room

Join us to discuss “Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland” by Patrick Radden Keefe.

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.

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 with Da Vinci Adventures - mySummer: miniThinkers con Da Vinci Adventures

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.

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.

Registration opens Wednesday, June 7 2023 at 10:00am

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.

Registration opens Wednesday, June 7 2023 at 9:00am

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.

mySummer: Fairy Tale Self-Portraits with Arvada Center

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.

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.

Registration opens Wednesday, June 7 2023 at 9:00am

mySummer: Splatter Paint Art Play

Wed, Jun 21, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Anythink Brighton

Play with paint!

Registration opens Wednesday, June 7 2023 at 9:00am

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!

Registration opens Wednesday, June 7 2023 at 9:00am

mySummer: Mocktails and Board Games

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.

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.

mySummer: Build a Board Game with Pop Culture Classroom

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.

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.

Registration opens Tuesday, June 6 2023 at 9:00am

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.

Registration opens Thursday, June 8 2023 at 9:00am

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.

Registration opens Thursday, June 8 2023 at 9:00am

mySummer: - Minecraft Adventure

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.

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.

mySummer: Escape Room Game - The Little Girl

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.

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.

Registration opens Thursday, June 8 2023 at 9:00am

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.

Registration opens Thursday, June 8 2023 at 9:00am

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.

Registration opens Thursday, June 8 2023 at 9:00am

mySummer: Escape Room Game - House by the Lake

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.

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.

Registration opens Thursday, June 8 2023 at 9:00am

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.

Registration opens Thursday, June 8 2023 at 9:00am

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.

Registration opens Thursday, June 8 2023 at 9:00am

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.

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

mySummer: Victorian Parlor Games

Sat, Jun 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Anythink Perl Mack

Get ready for a preposterously good time! Participate in engaging activities of a bygone era with a historical look into leisure activities and games. Appropriate for adults.

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.

This event is full

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.

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

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.

Monday Morning Mindfulness

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

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

This event is full

mySummer: Loteria for Books - mySummer: Lotería de libros

Mon, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Anythink Brighton - Brighton Meeting Room

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!

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: Loteria Card Design

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

mySummer: - miniThinkers with Da Vinci Adventures

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.

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.

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

mySummer: 3D Design a Chess Piece

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.

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

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.

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.

mySummer: Bon Dance with - The Japan America Society of Colorado

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.

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

Wed, Jun 28, 9:30am - 10:30am

Anythink in Motion/Bookmobile

Create a wand to make magical bubbles.

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: miniThinkers - mySummer: Los miniThinkers

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.

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: - Dino-lore: Survival Through the Triassic

Wed, Jun 28, 10:45am - 12:00pm

Anythink in Motion/Bookmobile

Create a wand to make magical bubbles.

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.

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

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.

mySummer: Engard! - Swashbuckling with Arvada Center

Wed, Jun 28, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Anythink in Motion/Bookmobile

Create a wand to make magical bubbles.

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.

Wed, Jun 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

New venue Anythink in Motion/Bookmobile

Create a wand to make magical bubbles.

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.

Author Inspirations with Tananarive Due (Virtual)

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

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.

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.

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.

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: Minecraft Adventure (Aventura en Minecraft)

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

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

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: Minecraft Adventure (Aventura en Minecraft)

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.

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

mySummer: Puppy Playtime with Lifeline Puppy Rescue

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.

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: Playwriting Workshop

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

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.

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.

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.

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: Cartoons & Cereal

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

Sat, Jul 01, 10:00am - 11:30am

Anythink Brighton - Brighton Meeting Room

Enjoy cartoons and cereal

Registration opens Saturday, June 17 2023 at 9:00am

Sat, Jul 01, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Anythink in Motion/Bookmobile

Create a wand to make magical bubbles.