Name: mySummer: History of the 20th Century through Toys
Start: 2023-07-10T17:30:00-06:00
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mySummer: History of the 20th Century through Toys

2023-07-10 17:30:00 2023-07-10 18:30:00 America/Denver mySummer: History of the 20th Century through Toys Get a glimpse into the past through the lens of play throughout the ages. Anythink Brighton - Brighton Meeting Room B

Monday, July 10
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-07-10 17:30:00 2023-07-10 18:30:00 America/Denver mySummer: History of the 20th Century through Toys Get a glimpse into the past through the lens of play throughout the ages. Anythink Brighton - Brighton Meeting Room B

Anythink Brighton

Brighton Meeting Room B

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. Bring a favorite toy (or a photo) to share.

Appropriate for adults. Space is limited; registration required.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | mySummer | History |

TAGS: | mySummer |

Anythink Brighton

Hours

About the branch

Located in historic downtown Brighton, Anythink Brighton is the first carbon-negative library in the United States. Certified LEED Gold, this sustainable facility includes a children’s area, large programming spaces, computer labs and The Studio at Anythink Brighton, the district’s first makerspace.

Upcoming events

Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month - Celebramos el Mes de la Herencia Hispana

Fri, Sep 29, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Anythink Perl Mack

Stop by to enjoy crafts, activities and books in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. No advanced registration necessary.

Workshop with Chelsea Kaiah - 2023 BMoCA at Anythink Fall Artist Showcase

Fri, Sep 29, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Programming Garage

Join artist Chelsea Kaiah and participate in the creation and construction of the 2023 BMoCA at Anythink Fall Artist Showcase installation at Anythink Wright Farms.

8-Bit Music

Fri, Sep 29, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Anythink Bennett - Bennett Meeting Room

Learn how to use modern synthesizers and music equipment to make retro-sounding, video game-inspired music. Appropriate for all ages. No advanced registration necessary.

Kids Café - Café Infantil

Fri, Sep 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Anythink Commerce City

Swing by for a free, nutritious snack sponsored by the Food Bank of the Rockies. Available for ages 18 and under, while supplies last. No advanced registration necessary.

Putting Your Garden to Bed

Sat, Sep 30, 10:00am - 11:00am

Anythink Commerce City

Learn key preparation techniques that can help ensure success for your next gardening season. Chat with an Adams County CSU Extension Master Gardener in our community garden to learn more.

Saturday Storytime

Sat, Sep 30, 10:00am - 10:30am

Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Programming Garage

Start your weekend with an adventurous morning filled with stories, songs and activities designed to build up your kiddo’s brain power. Appropriate for ages 2 to 8. No advanced registration necessary.

Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month - Celebramos el Mes de la Herencia Hispana

Sat, Sep 30, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Anythink Perl Mack

Stop by to enjoy crafts, activities and books in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. No advanced registration necessary.

Outdoor Yoga - Yoga al aire libre

Sat, Sep 30, 10:30am - 11:30am

Anythink Perl Mack

Practice, flow and ground in this 60-minute outdoor yoga class, held weather permitting.

Story Time

Sat, Sep 30, 10:30am - 11:15am

Anythink York Street

Explore new literary worlds with memorable characters, stories and songs. Appropriate for ages 2 to 5. No advanced registration necessary.

Bookmarked Book Club - Club de lectura Bookmarked

Sat, Sep 30, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Anythink Commerce City

Join us for a social gathering opportunity with adults who love to read! Discuss this month’s Bookmarked Book Club readers’ choice: "Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe" by Fannie Flagg.

Family Video Game Party

Sat, Sep 30, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Anythink Bennett - Bennett Meeting Room

Join us to play a variety of arcade and video games on systems set up throughout the library. Appropriate for all ages. No advanced registration necessary

Pop-Up Studio at Anythink Brighton

Sat, Sep 30, 2:00pm - 4:45pm

Anythink Brighton

Join The Studio team for the first time at Anythink Brighton and work on 3D pen crafts like bookmarks, earrings, keychains and more. Appropriate for all ages. No advanced registration necessary.

Amazing Arachnids with Butterfly Pavilion

Sat, Sep 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Large Meeting Room

Uncover the myths and realities of arachnids and learn about their vital role in ecosystems. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to meet some amazing arachnids in-person.

The Universe Awaits: The Wonders of Eclipses in the Universe

Sat, Sep 30, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Anythink York Street

Explore the wonders of eclipses, learn astronomical terms and concepts, and discover the relationship between the equator and the ecliptic to understand our planet’s tilt.

The Universe Awaits: Chasing Shadows - Exploring the Upcoming Solar Eclipses

Sat, Sep 30, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Programming Garage

Did you know there are two solar eclipses happening over North America within the next year?

Baby Bounce

Mon, Oct 02, 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.

Playdate

Mon, Oct 02, 9:30am - 11:30am

Anythink Brighton - Brighton Programming Space

Discover, play and explore with new friends. Appropriate for ages 2 to 6. No advanced registration necessary.

Toddler Time

Mon, Oct 02, 10:00am - 10:30am

Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Programming Garage

Join us for stories, songs and activities that are just right for active toddlers. Appropriate for ages 2 to 3. No advanced registration necessary.

Kids Café - CAFÉ INFANTIL

Mon, Oct 02, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Anythink Brighton

Join us for a drop-in snack program sponsored by The Food Bank of the Rockies. Everyone 18 and under is welcome. No advanced registration necessary.

Teen Hangout

Mon, Oct 02, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Anythink Brighton - Brighton Teen Programming Space

Hang out with friends.

The Universe Awaits: As Above, So Below - Lakota Star Knowledge

Mon, Oct 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Anythink Brighton

Explore indigenous folklore and philosophy around the connection between people, nature and the cosmos.

The Universe Awaits: The Wonders of Eclipses in the Universe

Mon, Oct 02, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Anythink Huron Street - Huron Street Large Meeting Room

Explore the wonders of eclipses, learn astronomical terms and concepts, and discover the relationship between the equator and the ecliptic to understand our planet’s tilt.

Bored? Games!

Mon, Oct 02, 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 for kids ages 5-12 and their families will be available. No registration necessary.

The Universe Awaits: Glow-in-the-Dark Painting

Mon, Oct 02, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

The Studio at Anythink Wright Farms

Can you paint in the dark? Create eclipse-themed blacklight crafts.

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Readers’ Choice Evening Book Club

Mon, Oct 02, 5:30pm - 6:45pm

Anythink Brighton - Brighton Meeting Room B

Join us to discuss "The Yellow Wallpaper" by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, and vote on next month’s selection.

Baby Bounce

Tue, Oct 03, 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.

Baby Bounce

Tue, Oct 03, 9:30am - 10:15am

Anythink Brighton - Brighton Programming Space

Share time with your little one while engaging in songs, rhymes and stories. Appropriate for ages birth to 23 months. Space is limited; registration required.

Researching the History of Your Home

Tue, Oct 03, 10:00am - 11:00am

Anythink Brighton - Brighton Meeting Room B

Discover the secrets within your older home’s walls and its captivating history.

Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month - Celebramos el Mes de la Herencia Hispana

Tue, Oct 03, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Anythink Perl Mack

Stop by to enjoy crafts, activities and books in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. No advanced registration necessary.

Music & Movement

Tue, Oct 03, 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.

Gentle Yoga - Yoga suave

Tue, Oct 03, 10:30am - 11:30am

Anythink Perl Mack

Practice, flow and ground in this 60-minute yoga class.

Drop-In Tech Help, AM

Tue, Oct 03, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Anythink Huron Street - Huron Street Conference Room

Drop by in the morning for one-on-one help with any tech device. We’ll offer tips and troubleshooting to the best of our ability.

AnyAbility

Tue, Oct 03, 10:30am - 11:30am

Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Large Meeting Room

Join us as we usher in fall with a fun craft and a cup of apple cider.

This event is full

Music & Movement

Tue, Oct 03, 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.

Preschool Storytime

Tue, Oct 03, 11:00am - 11:30am

Anythink Bennett - Bennett Meeting Room

Experience stories, songs and other fun activities that promote early literacy. Appropriate for ages preschool to 6 years. No advanced registration necessary

Music & Movement

Tue, Oct 03, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Anythink Bennett - Bennett Meeting Room

Sing, dance, play basic instruments and move creatively. Appropriate for ages 2 to 6. No advanced registration necessary.

Legal Self-Help Clinic - Clínica de autoayuda legal

Tue, Oct 03, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Anythink Commerce City

Call to schedule a 15-minute appointment timeslot for Tuesday, October 3, from 2-3:30 pm. Must call 303-405-3242 at least 24-hours prior to register for the clinic with a telephone representative.

Checkmates Chess Club

Tue, Oct 03, 3:30pm - 4:45pm

Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Programming Garage

Whether you're a novice or a grandmaster, drop by for a friendly game of chess. Share tips and strategies with other players. Recommended for ages 8 to 15, but all are welcome.

Kids Café - Café Infantil

Tue, Oct 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Anythink Commerce City

Swing by for a free, nutritious snack sponsored by Food Bank of the Rockies. Available for ages 18 and under, while supplies last. No advanced registration necessary.

The Universe Awaits: Chasing Shadows - Exploring the Upcoming Solar Eclipses

Tue, Oct 03, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Anythink Bennett - Bennett Study Room

Did you know there are two solar eclipses happening over North America within the next year?

True Crime & Teatime

Tue, Oct 03, 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? Join us and share your favorite stories, resources and recommendations. Refreshments and snacks will be provided.

“You’ve Got a Friend in Me” - Presented by Rocky Mountain Puppets

Tue, Oct 03, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Anythink Brighton - Brighton Meeting Room B

Meghan and her pals have been friends for over a decade! Planning a friendship celebration sounded like a great idea…. until it came to picking out a theme for the party.

Cricut 101 - Halloween Mask

Tue, Oct 03, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

The Studio at Anythink Wright Farms

Learn the basics of using Cricut, a cutting machine that can cut a variety of different materials. Create fun Halloween masks out of cardstock.

Music & Movement

Wed, Oct 04, 9:30am - 10:00am

Anythink Brighton - Brighton Programming Space

Dance and sing with friends. Appropriate for ages birth to 6. Space is limited; registration required.

This event is full

Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month - Celebramos el Mes de la Herencia Hispana

Wed, Oct 04, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Anythink Perl Mack

Stop by to enjoy crafts, activities and books in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. No advanced registration necessary.

The Universe Awaits: Rocky Mountain Puppets in Outer Space

Wed, Oct 04, 10:00am - 11:00am

Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Programming Garage

Houston, we have a problem...Lenny's spaceship has crashed here on Earth and he needs our help to get home!

Toddler Time - Momento de niños pequeños

Wed, Oct 04, 10:30am - 11:30am

Anythink Perl Mack

Join us 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.

Story Time - La Hora de Cuentos

Wed, Oct 04, 10:30am - 11:30am

Anythink Commerce City

Join us for stories, songs, and free play or a snack. Appropriate for ages birth to 5 years old and their caregivers. No advanced registration necessary.

Baby Bounce

Wed, Oct 04, 11:00am - 11:45am

Anythink Bennett - Bennett Meeting Room

Share time with your little one while engaging in songs, rhymes and stories for babies and their caregivers. We'll save time at the end to socialize and play, too!

Calligraphy with Japan America Society of Colorado

Wed, Oct 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Anythink Huron Street - Huron Street Meeting Room A

Join Japan America Society of Colorado as their expert teaches the history of Japanese-style calligraphy. Learn penmanship techniques and practice with the traditional brush and ink style.

Kids Café - Cafetería Juvenil

Wed, Oct 04, 3:00pm - 4:45pm

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.

Chess Club

Wed, Oct 04, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Anythink York Street

Play chess with friends and improve your game. All skill levels welcome, whether you’re an absolute beginner, aspiring to be the next grandmaster or somewhere in between.

Kids Café - Café Infantil

Wed, Oct 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Anythink Commerce City

Swing by for a free, nutritious snack sponsored by Food Bank of the Rockies. Available for ages 18 and under, while supplies last. No advanced registration necessary.

The Universe Awaits: As Above, So Below - Lakota Star Knowledge

Wed, Oct 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Anythink Huron Street - Huron Street Large Meeting Room

Explore indigenous folklore and philosophy around the connection between people, nature and the cosmos with Sid Whiting.

Teen Hangout

Wed, Oct 04, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Meeting Room A

Hang out, play games and enjoy snacks with friends.

Embryology Program with 4H

Wed, Oct 04, 4:15pm - 5:15pm

Anythink Bennett - Bennett Meeting Room

Join us for the final session of our four-week embryology program during which we get to learn about the final stages of eggs hatching and may even encounter live chicks!

Make & Sip Boba Tea - Prepare y beba té de burbujas

Wed, Oct 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Anythink Perl Mack

Learn how to make Boba tea with Liz Werner of 4-H. Appropriate for ages 8-16. Space is limited; registration required. Register each child/teen participant.

Haunted Denver - With TreasureBox Tours

Wed, Oct 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Anythink Huron Street - Huron Street Kay Riddle Room

Come join a local historian from TreasureBox tours as she tells us all about the grim and macabre history of our state capital!

Baby Bounce

Thu, Oct 05, 9:30am - 10:15am

Anythink Brighton - Brighton Programming Space

Share time with your little one while engaging in songs, rhymes and stories. Appropriate for ages birth to 23 months. Space is limited; registration required.

Storytime (Hora de cuentos)

Thu, Oct 05, 10:00am - 10:30am

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.

Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month - Celebramos el Mes de la Herencia Hispana

Thu, Oct 05, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Anythink Perl Mack

Stop by to enjoy crafts, activities and books in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. No advanced registration necessary.

Hora de cuentos en español (Spanish Storytime)

Thu, Oct 05, 10:30am - 11:00am

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 inscribirse de forma anticipada.

Little Explorers

Thu, Oct 05, 10:30am - 11:15am

Anythink York Street

Spend time with your little one in meaningful ways. Be ready to play, sing, talk and write as we explore early literacy skills. Appropriate for ages 1 to 4. No advanced registration necessary.

The Universe Awaits: The Wonders of Eclipses in the Universe

Thu, Oct 05, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Anythink Wright Farms - Large Meeting Room

Explore the wonders of eclipses, learn astronomical terms and concepts, and discover the relationship between the equator and the ecliptic to understand our planet’s tilt.

Kids Café - Café Infantil

Thu, Oct 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Anythink Commerce City

Swing by for a free, nutritious snack sponsored by Food Bank of the Rockies. Available for ages 18 and under, while supplies last. No advanced registration necessary.

Ssssssnakes with Nature’s Educators

Thu, Oct 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Programming Garage

Join Nature’s Educators to visit with a variety of snakes. Discover the ways to identify which snakes are venomous, learn what snakes eat, and find out where they live and how they find their prey.

This event is full

Spooky Nightlights

Thu, Oct 05, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Anythink Huron Street - Huron Street Meeting Room A

Tis the season for ghosts and ghouls! Laser-engrave your own Halloween-themed acrylic nightlight with The Studio team. Space is limited; registration required.

This event is full

The Universe Awaits: As Above, So Below - Lakota Star Knowledge

Thu, Oct 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Anythink Commerce City

Explore indigenous folklore and philosophy around the connection between people, nature and the cosmos with Sid Whiting.

Gaming Club

Thu, Oct 05, 4:00pm - 5:15pm

Anythink Bennett - Bennett Meeting Room

Play a variety of video games and competitive games with us after school. Appropriate for ages 10 and up. No advanced registration necessary.

Habla Conmigo Conversation Group

Thu, Oct 05, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Anythink York Street

Get to know other language learners and practice Spanish or English in an informal, conversational setting.

Snacks and Spells - Ghosts of Saltmarsh

Thu, Oct 05, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Anythink Huron Street - Huron Street Kay Riddle Room

Join us for our beginner friendly Dungeons & Dragons game at Anything Huron Street.

Fall Pumpkin Centerpieces with Woodland & Vine

Thu, Oct 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Anythink Huron Street - Huron Street Meeting Room B

Create beautiful centerpieces with Destiny Kelley from Woodland & Vine, and take your autumnal art home to enjoy all season long.

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The Universe Awaits: Airspace and Aviation - With Colorado Air and Space Port

Thu, Oct 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Anythink Wright Farms - Large Meeting Room

Find out what is new and up and coming in airspace and aviation with Colorado Air and Space Port (CASP)!

Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month - Celebramos el Mes de la Herencia Hispana

Fri, Oct 06, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Anythink Perl Mack

Stop by to enjoy crafts, activities and books in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. No advanced registration necessary.

The Universe Awaits: Immersive Solar Science - with the Mobile Earth + Space Observatory (MESO)

Fri, Oct 06, 10:00am - 4:30pm

Anythink York Street

The educators on the Mobile Earth + Space Observatory provide immersive science experiences for participants to get their hands and minds directly on science equipment and concepts.

Studio Session with Chelsea Kaiah (Sesión de estudio) - 2023 BMoCA at Anythink Fall Artist Showcase

Fri, Oct 06, 11:00am - 4:00pm

Anythink Perl Mack

Artist Chelsea Kaiah will be in “the studio” constructing the work for her installation and materials for the final exhibition at Anythink Perl Mack.

Ghost Terrariums

Fri, Oct 06, 11:45am - 1:45pm

Anythink York Street - York Street Conference Room

Create a Halloween scene inside a decorative terrarium using traditional art media. Ghosts, goblins and ghouls await! Space is limited; registration required.

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Paper Molas

Fri, Oct 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Programming Garage

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by creating a work of art inspired by Panamanian molas- brightly-colored fabric sewn to make a picture or pattern. Appropriate for ages 8-12.

Kids Café - Café Infantil

Fri, Oct 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Anythink Commerce City

Swing by for a free, nutritious snack sponsored by Food Bank of the Rockies. Available for ages 18 and under, while supplies last. No advanced registration necessary.

The Universe Awaits: MESO - Mobile Earth + Space Observatory

Sat, Oct 07, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Anythink Brighton

MESO is a one-of-a-kind science center on wheels that gives you access to fun, genuine science experiences, including discussions about gravity, infrared light and spectroscopy.

Morning Yoga Flow

Sat, Oct 07, 9:15am - 10:00am

Anythink Huron Street - Huron Street Kay Riddle Room

Start your weekend off on a peaceful, relaxing note with this gentle yoga class by Bianca Biazevich.

The Universe Awaits: Explore the Night Sky - in the Fiske Mini Planetarium

Sat, Oct 07, 9:30am - 10:00am

Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Programming Garage

Join us on a mesmerizing and educational journey through the night sky inside a miniature planetarium. Each show is thirty minutes long and is hosted by the Fiske Planetarium.

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Movement Workshop: Yoga

Sat, Oct 07, 10:00am - 11:00am

Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Large Meeting Room

Join registered yoga teacher Shawnie Abbott for an hour of mindfulness and movement designed to balance the mind and body. Bring your own yoga mat or use one of ours.

Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month - Celebramos el Mes de la Herencia Hispana

Sat, Oct 07, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Anythink Perl Mack

Stop by to enjoy crafts, activities and books in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. No advanced registration necessary.

The Universe Awaits: Explore the Night Sky - in the Fiske Mini Planetarium

Sat, Oct 07, 10:00am - 10:30am

Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Programming Garage

Join us on a mesmerizing and educational journey through the night sky inside a miniature planetarium. Each show is thirty minutes long and is hosted by the Fiske Planetarium.

Themed Readings Book Club - We offer a monthly morning book club with a different style

Sat, Oct 07, 10:00am - 11:00am

Anythink York Street

We choose a theme for the meeting; you choose the book you want to read based on that theme and everyone discusses their choice. This month’s theme is books dealing with the afterlife.

Drop-In Tech Help - Ayuda tecnológica inmediata

Sat, Oct 07, 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.

Art Walk at Anythink Commerce City - Paseo artístico en Anythink Commerce City

Sat, Oct 07, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Anythink Commerce City

Join us for a self-guided art walk throughout the library and learn about each artist’s exhibit, while enjoying light snacks and refreshments. No advanced registration necessary.

The Universe Awaits: Explore the Night Sky - in the Fiske Mini Planetarium

Sat, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:00am

Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Programming Garage

Join us on a mesmerizing and educational journey through the night sky inside a miniature planetarium. Each show is thirty minutes long and is hosted by the Fiske Planetarium.

Writers Workshop (Virtual)

Sat, Oct 07, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Anythink Bennett - Bennett Meeting 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.

Workshop with Chelsea Kaiah (Taller con Chelsea Kaiah) - 2023 BMoCA at Anythink Fall Artist Showcase

Sat, Oct 07, 11:00am - 4:00pm

Anythink Perl Mack

Join artist Chelsea Kaiah and participate in the creation and construction of the 2023 BMoCA at Anythink Fall Artist Showcase installation at Anythink Perl Mack.

The Universe Awaits: Explore the Night Sky - in the Fiske Mini Planetarium

Sat, Oct 07, 11:00am - 11:30am

Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Programming Garage

Join us on a mesmerizing and educational journey through the night sky inside a miniature planetarium. Each show is thirty minutes long and is hosted by the Fiske Planetarium.

The Universe Awaits: As Above, So Below - Lakota Star Knowledge

Sat, Oct 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Anythink York Street

Explore indigenous folklore and philosophy around the connection between people, nature and the cosmos with Sid Whiting,

The Universe Awaits: Explore the Night Sky - in the Fiske Mini Planetarium

Sat, Oct 07, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Programming Garage

Join us on a mesmerizing and educational journey through the night sky inside a miniature planetarium. Each show is thirty minutes long and is hosted by the Fiske Planetarium.

The Universe Awaits: Explore the Night Sky - in the Fiske Mini Planetarium

Sat, Oct 07, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Programming Garage

Join us on a mesmerizing and educational journey through the night sky inside a miniature planetarium. Each show is thirty minutes long and is hosted by the Fiske Planetarium.

Victorian Halloween Traditions

Sat, Oct 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Anythink York Street

Learn more about the customs, decorations and costumes of this historic holiday. This program is presented by the experts from the Molly Brown House Museum.

The Universe Awaits: Explore the Night Sky - in the Fiske Mini Planetarium

Sat, Oct 07, 1:30pm - 2:00pm

Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Programming Garage

Join us on a mesmerizing and educational journey through the night sky inside a miniature planetarium. Each show is thirty minutes long and is hosted by the Fiske Planetarium.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month - (Celebre el Mes de la Herencia Hispana)

Sat, Oct 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Anythink Huron Street - Huron Street Large Meeting Room

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a performance by Mariachi Corazón de Oro. Light refreshments will be provided. Appropriate for all ages. No advanced registration necessary.

The Universe Awaits: Science Saturday - Making an Impact

Sat, Oct 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Anythink Wright Farms - Kids Craft Area

Join us every month for exciting STEM activities! Examine meteorites, study the moon's surface, and make some craters of your own! Appropriate for ages 5-12. Space is limited; registration required.

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The Universe Awaits: Explore the Night Sky - in the Fiske Mini Planetarium

Sat, Oct 07, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Programming Garage

Join us on a mesmerizing and educational journey through the night sky inside a miniature planetarium. Each show is thirty minutes long and is hosted by the Fiske Planetarium.

The Universe Awaits: Sip & Paint - Eclipse Style

Sat, Oct 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Anythink Perl Mack

Celebrate the annular solar eclipse with a guided painting session.

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Yoga in the Stacks

Sat, Oct 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Anythink Bennett - Bennett Meeting Room

Bennett yoga instructor Scott Noble will lead students through poses that focus on alignment, stability and flexibility.

The Universe Awaits: Explore the Night Sky - in the Fiske Mini Planetarium

Sat, Oct 07, 2:30pm - 3:00pm

Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Programming Garage

Join us on a mesmerizing and educational journey through the night sky inside a miniature planetarium. Each show is thirty minutes long and is hosted by the Fiske Planetarium.

The Universe Awaits: Explore the Night Sky - in the Fiske Mini Planetarium

Sat, Oct 07, 3:00pm - 3:30pm

Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Programming Garage

Join us on a mesmerizing and educational journey through the night sky inside a miniature planetarium. Each show is thirty minutes long and is hosted by the Fiske Planetarium.

The Universe Awaits: Explore the Night Sky - in the Fiske Mini Planetarium

Sat, Oct 07, 3:30pm - 4:00pm

Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Programming Garage

Join us on a mesmerizing and educational journey through the night sky inside a miniature planetarium. Each show is thirty minutes long and is hosted by the Fiske Planetarium.

The Universe Awaits: Explore the Night Sky - in the Fiske Mini Planetarium

Sat, Oct 07, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Programming Garage

Join us on a mesmerizing and educational journey through the night sky inside a miniature planetarium. Each show is thirty minutes long and is hosted by the Fiske Planetarium.

Baby Bounce

Tue, Oct 10, 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.

Baby Bounce

Tue, Oct 10, 9:30am - 10:15am

Anythink Brighton

Share time with your little one while engaging in songs, rhymes and stories. Appropriate for ages birth to 23 months. Space is limited; registration required.

Corpses and Cookies Book Club

Tue, Oct 10, 10:00am - 11:30am

Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Meeting Room A

This month's book is “From Here to Eternity: Traveling the World to Find the Good Death” by Caitlin Doughty. Appropriate for adults 18 and older.

The Universe Awaits: Galaxy Pour Painting

Tue, Oct 10, 10:00am - 11:00am

Anythink Brighton - Brighton Meeting Room B

Tap into your creative side and create an amazing galaxy-inspired work of art without touching a paintbrush.

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Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month - Celebramos el Mes de la Herencia Hispana

Tue, Oct 10, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Anythink Perl Mack

Stop by to enjoy crafts, activities and books in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. No advanced registration necessary.

Music & Movement

Tue, Oct 10, 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.

TECH HELP 10:00 AM SLOT

Tue, Oct 10, 10:00am - 10:15am

Anythink Perl Mack

Get one-on-one help with any tech device. We’ll offer tips and troubleshooting to the best of our ability. All ages welcome. Space is limited; registration required.

Tech Drop-In

Tue, Oct 10, 10:00am - 11:00am

Anythink York Street

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.

TECH HELP 10:15 AM SLOT

Tue, Oct 10, 10:15am - 10:30am

Anythink Perl Mack

Get one-on-one help with any tech device. We’ll offer tips and troubleshooting to the best of our ability. All ages welcome. Space is limited; registration required.

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TECH HELP 10:30 AM SLOT

Tue, Oct 10, 10:30am - 10:45am

Anythink Perl Mack

Get one-on-one help with any tech device. We’ll offer tips and troubleshooting to the best of our ability. All ages welcome. Space is limited; registration required.

Music & Movement

Tue, Oct 10, 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.

TECH HELP 10:45 AM SLOT

Tue, Oct 10, 10:45am - 11:00am

Anythink Perl Mack

Get one-on-one help with any tech device. We’ll offer tips and troubleshooting to the best of our ability. All ages welcome. Space is limited; registration required.

Preschool Storytime

Tue, Oct 10, 11:00am - 11:30am

Anythink Bennett - Bennett Meeting Room

Experience stories, songs and other fun activities that promote early literacy. Appropriate for ages preschool to 6 years. No advanced registration necessary

Music & Movement

Tue, Oct 10, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Anythink Bennett - Bennett Meeting Room

Sing, dance, play basic instruments and move creatively. Appropriate for ages 2 to 6. No advanced registration necessary.

Studio Session with Chelsea Kaiah (Sesión de estudio) - 2023 BMoCA at Anythink Fall Artist Showcase

Tue, Oct 10, 1:00pm - 6:00pm

Anythink Perl Mack

Artist Chelsea Kaiah will be in “the studio” constructing the work for her installation and materials for the final exhibition at Anythink Perl Mack.

European Travel Tips and Tools with Rick Steves (Virtual)

Tue, Oct 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Online

Join guidebook author and TV host Rick Steves as he shares the latest in smart European travel.

The Universe Awaits: Pinhole Eclipse Viewers

Tue, Oct 10, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Anythink York Street

Prepare to view the October 14 solar eclipse safely. Create your own pinhole projection in a box. Appropriate for students in grades 2-6. Space is limited; registration recommended.

Kids Café - Café Infantil

Tue, Oct 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Anythink Commerce City

Swing by for a free, nutritious snack sponsored by Food Bank of the Rockies. Available for ages 18 and under, while supplies last. No advanced registration necessary.

The Universe Awaits: As Above, So Below - Lakota Star Knowledge

Tue, Oct 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Programming Garage

Explore indigenous folklore and philosophy around the connection between people, nature, and the cosmos with Sid Whiting. Appropriate for grades K-5. Space is limited; registration required.

The Universe Awaits: Chasing Shadows - Exploring the Upcoming Solar Eclipses

Tue, Oct 10, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Anythink Perl Mack

Did you know there are two solar eclipses happening over North America within the next year?

Teen Tech: Space Apps and VR

Tue, Oct 10, 4:15pm - 5:45pm

Anythink Bennett - Bennett Meeting Room

Explore space through various apps and VR programs. Appropriate for ages 12 and up. No advanced registration necessary.

Space Cupcake Decorating

Tue, Oct 10, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Anythink Huron Street - Huron Street Meeting Room A

Join Cain’s Creative Cakes to learn fun space-themed cupcake designs. It’s just in time to make your own cupcakes for the eclipse! Decorate and take home six cupcakes. Appropriate for adults.

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Ventriloquism Basics with Rocky Mountain Puppets

Tue, Oct 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Anythink Brighton

Create your own puppet and learn basic ventriloquism techniques with Meghan Casey of Rocky Mountain Puppets. Appropriate for tweens and teens ages 10 to 17. Space is limited; registration required.

Digital Heat FX 101 - Halloween Window Cling

Tue, Oct 10, 5:00pm - 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 spooky window cling for Halloween.

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Tech Drop-In

Tue, Oct 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Anythink York Street

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.

Drop-In Tech Help - Ayuda tecnológica inmediata

Tue, Oct 10, 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.

Music & Movement

Wed, Oct 11, 9:30am - 10:00am

Anythink Brighton - Brighton Programming Space

Dance and sing with friends. Appropriate for ages birth to 6. Space is limited; registration required.

Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month - Celebramos el Mes de la Herencia Hispana

Wed, Oct 11, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Anythink Perl Mack

Stop by to enjoy crafts, activities and books in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. No advanced registration necessary.

Anythink Playdate

Wed, Oct 11, 10:00am - 11:00am

Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Programming Garage

Discover, play and explore with new friends. Please wear clothing and shoes that can get messy. Appropriate for ages 2 to 6. No advanced registration necessary.

Aging Wisely: Understanding Reverse Mortgages

Wed, Oct 11, 10:00am - 11:00am

Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Large Meeting Room

Join us for an educational presentation on how federally insured reverse mortgages work.

Toddler Time - Momento de niños pequeños

Wed, Oct 11, 10:30am - 11:30am

Anythink Perl Mack

Join us 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.

Story Time - La Hora de Cuentos

Wed, Oct 11, 10:30am - 11:30am

Anythink Commerce City

Join us for stories, songs, and free play or a snack. Appropriate for ages birth to 5 years old and their caregivers. No advanced registration necessary.

Baby Bounce

Wed, Oct 11, 11:00am - 11:45am

Anythink Bennett - Bennett Meeting Room

Share time with your little one while engaging in songs, rhymes and stories for babies and their caregivers. We'll save time at the end to socialize and play, too!

Kids Café - Cafetería Juvenil

Wed, Oct 11, 3:00pm - 4:45pm

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.

Alka-Seltzer Rockets

Wed, Oct 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

North Creek Farms

Create your own rocket and launch it using chemistry. Appropriate for ages 6 and older. No advanced registration necessary.

Gaming Club

Wed, Oct 11, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Anythink York Street

Play video games with friends on the Nintendo Switch. Snacks will be provided. Appropriate for teens and tweens. No advanced registration necessary.

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The Universe Awaits: Alka-Seltzer Rockets

Wed, Oct 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Anythink in Motion/Bookmobile

Create your own rocket and launch it using chemistry.

Kids Café - Café Infantil

Wed, Oct 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Anythink Commerce City

Swing by for a free, nutritious snack sponsored by Food Bank of the Rockies. Available for ages 18 and under, while supplies last. No advanced registration necessary.

Teen Hangout

Wed, Oct 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Meeting Room A

Hang out, play games and enjoy snacks with friends.

The Universe Awaits: As Above, So Below - Lakota Star Knowledge

Wed, Oct 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Anythink Bennett - Bennett Meeting Room

Explore indigenous folklore and philosophy around the connection between people, nature and the cosmos.

The Universe Awaits: Chasing Shadows - Exploring the Upcoming Solar Eclipses

Wed, Oct 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Anythink Commerce City

Did you know there are two solar eclipses happening over North America within the next year?

Making Papel Picado - Cómo hacer papel picado con Jackeline Ruiz

Wed, Oct 11, 4:30pm - 5:15pm

Anythink Perl Mack - Perl Mack Meeting Room

Make papel picado by cutting elaborate designs into sheets of colorful tissue paper in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.

Drop-In Tech Help, PM

Wed, Oct 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Anythink Huron Street - Huron Street Conference Room

Drop in for one-on-one help with any tech device in the evening. We’ll offer tips and troubleshooting to the best of our ability.

Baby Bounce

Thu, Oct 12, 9:30am - 10:15am

Anythink Brighton - Brighton Programming Space

Share time with your little one while engaging in songs, rhymes and stories. Appropriate for ages birth to 23 months. Space is limited; registration required.

Storytime (Hora de cuentos)

Thu, Oct 12, 10:00am - 10:30am

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.

Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month - Celebramos el Mes de la Herencia Hispana

Thu, Oct 12, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Anythink Perl Mack

Stop by to enjoy crafts, activities and books in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. No advanced registration necessary.

Show and Tell Book Club

Thu, Oct 12, 10:00am - 11:30am

Anythink Perl Mack

Join us for a book discussion of YOUR favorite books.

Hora de cuentos en español (Spanish Storytime)

Thu, Oct 12, 10:30am - 11:00am

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 inscribirse de forma anticipada.

Nintendo Switch Gaming Social

Thu, Oct 12, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

The Studio at Anythink Wright Farms

Join The Studio for some relaxing Nintendo Switch gaming. Appropriate for tweens and teens. No advanced registration necessary.

Kids Café - Café Infantil

Thu, Oct 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Anythink Commerce City

Swing by for a free, nutritious snack sponsored by Food Bank of the Rockies. Available for ages 18 and under, while supplies last. No advanced registration necessary.

Gaming Club

Thu, Oct 12, 4:00pm - 5:15pm

Anythink Bennett - Bennett Meeting Room

Play a variety of video games and competitive games with us after school. Appropriate for ages 10 and up. No advanced registration necessary.

Art Lives Here with the Denver Art Museum - El Arte Vive Aquí con el Museo de Arte de Denver

Thu, Oct 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Anythink Commerce City - Commerce City Meeting Room

Create an identity collage with Denver-based artist Tya Alisa Anthony and check out the Art Lives Here exhibit at Anythink Commerce City.

The Universe Awaits: The Wonders of Eclipses in the Universe

Thu, Oct 12, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Anythink Brighton - Brighton Large Meeting Room

Explore the wonders of eclipses, learn astronomical terms and concepts, and discover the relationship between the equator and the ecliptic to understand our planet’s tilt.

Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month - Celebramos el Mes de la Herencia Hispana

Fri, Oct 13, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Anythink Perl Mack

Stop by to enjoy crafts, activities and books in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. No advanced registration necessary.

Spanish Story Time - Hora del cuento en español

Fri, Oct 13, 10:30am - 11:30am

Anythink Perl Mack

Enjoy an hour of stories, songs, crafts and fun activities in Spanish. Appropriate for all skill levels ages 2 to 6. No advanced registration necessary.

Coffee and Cards

Fri, Oct 13, 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.

Pop-Up Studio at York Street

Fri, Oct 13, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Anythink York Street - York Street Conference Room

Paint with glow-in-the dark paint on tote bags, hats, keychains or your own item. Use templates to create unique designs for your project. Prepare to get messy! Appropriate for all ages.

Kids Café - Café Infantil

Fri, Oct 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Anythink Commerce City

Swing by for a free, nutritious snack sponsored by Food Bank of the Rockies. Available for ages 18 and under, while supplies last. No advanced registration necessary.

The Universe Awaits: As Above, So Below - Lakota Star Knowledge

Fri, Oct 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Anythink Perl Mack

Explore indigenous folklore and philosophy around the connection between people, nature and the cosmos with Sid Whiting, a member of the Sicangu Lakota...

The Universe Awaits: Eclipse Watch Party - (El universo le espera: Fiesta de observación del eclipse)

Sat, Oct 14, 9:30am - 11:00am

Anythink Huron Street

Enjoy snacks and activities all centered around the eclipse. Gather with others to witness this celestial phenomenon.

Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month - Celebramos el Mes de la Herencia Hispana

Sat, Oct 14, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Anythink Perl Mack

Stop by to enjoy crafts, activities and books in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. No advanced registration necessary.

The Universe Awaits: Eclipse Watch Party - El universo le espera: Fiesta de observación del eclipse

Sat, Oct 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Anythink Perl Mack

Enjoy snacks and activities all centered around the eclipse.

The Universe Awaits: Eclipse Watch Party - El universo le espera: Fiesta de observación del eclipse

Sat, Oct 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Anythink York Street

Enjoy snacks and activities all centered around the eclipse. Gather with others to witness this celestial phenomenon. Rain or shine, the party will go on.

The Universe Awaits: Eclipse Watch Party 

Sat, Oct 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Reunion Recreation Center

Enjoy snacks and activities all centered around the eclipse. Gather with others to witness this celestial phenomenon. Rain or shine, the party will go on.

The Universe Awaits: Eclipse Watch Party

Sat, Oct 14, 10:00am - 11:00am

Anythink Brighton

Enjoy snacks and activities all centered around the eclipse. Gather with others to witness this celestial phenomenon.

The Universe Awaits: Eclipse Watch Party

Sat, Oct 14, 10:00am - 11:00am

Anythink Bennett

Enjoy snacks and activities all centered around the eclipse. Gather with others to witness this celestial phenomenon. Rain or shine, the party will go on.

The Universe Awaits: Eclipse Watch Party

Sat, Oct 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Anythink Wright Farms

Enjoy snacks and activities all centered around the eclipse. Gather with others to witness this celestial phenomenon. Rain or shine, the party will go on.

The Universe Awaits: Eclipse Watch Party - El universo le espera: Fiesta de observación del eclipse

Sat, Oct 14, 10:00am - 11:00am

Anythink Commerce City - Commerce City Meeting Room

Enjoy snacks and activities all centered around the eclipse. Gather with others to witness this celestial phenomenon. Rain or shine, the party will go on.

The Universe Awaits: Chasing Shadows - Exploring the Upcoming Solar Eclipses

Sat, Oct 14, 11:30am - 1:00pm

Anythink York Street

Did you know there are two solar eclipses happening over North America within the next year?

Registration opens Saturday, September 30 2023 at 9:00am

Gentle Yoga - Yoga suave

Sat, Oct 14, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Anythink Perl Mack

Practice, flow and ground in this 60-minute yoga class.

Polymer Clay Bats Workshop

Sat, Oct 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Large Meeting Room

Join Tammi Williams as we embark on a creative journey molding clay into exquisite bats, ideal for adding a touch of eerie elegance to your home this season.

Registration opens Saturday, September 30 2023 at 9:00am

Let's Role: Afternoon Adventurers

Sat, Oct 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Conference Room

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

Crafternoon: Altered Paintings - Transform a thrift store painting into a new work of art.

Sat, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Anythink York Street

Add your own characters and elements into the paintings or change what’s already there. We will be using paint and collaging techniques to alter the paintings.

Registration opens Sunday, October 1 2023 at 9:00am

The Universe Awaits: The Wonders of Eclipses in the Universe

Sat, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Anythink Commerce City

Explore the wonders of eclipses, learn astronomical terms and concepts, and discover the relationship between the equator and the ecliptic to understand our planet’s tilt.

Anime Club

Sat, Oct 14, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Anythink Bennett

Join your fellow fandom friends to watch, read and discuss all things anime and manga! Each week we'll have new projects, activities or discussion topics. Snacks will be provided.

Playdate

Mon, Oct 16, 9:30am - 10:15am

Anythink Brighton - Brighton Programming Space

Discover, play and explore with new friends. Appropriate for ages 2 to 6. No advanced registration necessary.

Monday Morning Mindfulness

Mon, Oct 16, 10:00am - 11:00am

Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Large Meeting Room

Join Stacey Lei Krauss for a guided meditation to help you let go of daily stressors and challenges to feel calm, focused and more positive in your daily life.

Pop-Up Studio at Huron Street

Mon, Oct 16, 11:30am - 2:30pm

Anythink Huron Street - Huron Street Conference Room

Paint with glow-in-the dark paint on tote bags, hats, keychains or your own item. Use templates to create unique designs for your project. Prepare to get messy! Appropriate for all ages.

Kids Café - CAFÉ INFANTIL

Mon, Oct 16, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Anythink Brighton

Join us for a drop-in snack program sponsored by The Food Bank of the Rockies. Everyone 18 and under is welcome. No advanced registration necessary.

North Indian Durbar - Durbar en el norte de la India

Mon, Oct 16, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Anythink Brighton - Brighton Meeting Room B

Learn to cook Indian cuisine.

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Día de Muertos with Museo de las Americas

Mon, Oct 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Anythink Brighton

Decorate sugar skulls. Create paper marigolds and papel picado.

Registration opens Monday, October 2 2023 at 9:00am

Bored? Games!

Mon, Oct 16, 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 for kids ages 5-12 and their families will be available. No registration necessary.

Introduction to Ghost Hunting - With the Rocky Mountain Paranormal Society

Mon, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Anythink Huron Street - Huron Street Meeting Room B

Join the Rocky Mountain Paranormal Society as their experts explain paranormal research.

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Cooking for Kids (Cocina para niños)

Mon, Oct 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

New date Thursday, October 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Anythink Huron Street

Join us for a fun cooking program with Sticky Fingers Cooking.

Cosplay on a Budget with Pop Culture Classroom

Mon, Oct 16, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Meeting Room A

Learn how to bring your favorite characters to life using make-up and costumes, within your budgets of money and time.

Custom Acrylic Cake Topper

Mon, Oct 16, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

The Studio at Anythink Wright Farms

Learn the basics of Glowforge, a 3D laser cutter and engraver. Cut out a custom acrylic cake topper. Appropriate for all ages. Space is limited; registration required.

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Game Night!

Mon, Oct 16, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Meeting Room B

Come enjoy an evening of board games! Meet new players and challenge them to your favorite games. Bring your own board game or pick a competitive or cooperative game from our collection.

Baby Bounce

Tue, Oct 17, 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.

Registration opens Tuesday, October 3 2023 at 9:00am

Accessible Yoga

Tue, Oct 17, 10:00am - 11:00am

Anythink Brighton - Brighton Large Meeting Room

Explore yoga with certified yoga teacher Jess King in a safe and friendly environment with seated and optional standing poses.

Drop-In Tech Help, AM

Tue, Oct 17, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Anythink Huron Street - Huron Street Conference Room

Drop by in the morning for one-on-one help with any tech device. We’ll offer tips and troubleshooting to the best of our ability.

Music & Movement

Tue, Oct 17, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Anythink Bennett - Bennett Meeting Room

Sing, dance, play basic instruments and move creatively. Appropriate for ages 2 to 6. No advanced registration necessary.

Glow-in-the-Dark Slime (Slime que brilla en la oscuridad)

Tue, Oct 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Anythink Huron Street - Huron Street Meeting Room A

Ew, goo! Get your hands messy and mix your own gooey slime. Test how it glows in the dark.

Registration opens Tuesday, October 3 2023 at 9:00am

Popping Boba (Té de burbujas)

Tue, Oct 17, 2:15pm - 3:15pm

Anythink Huron Street - Huron Street Meeting Room A

Boba, or bubble tea, originated in Taiwan. Make and enjoy this refreshing beverage with Liz Werner from 4-H.

Registration opens Tuesday, October 3 2023 at 9:00am

The Universe Awaits: Lunar Painting

Tue, Oct 17, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Anythink York Street

Paint an easy full moon landscape you can take home. Snacks will be provided. Appropriate for teens and tweens. Space is limited; registration recommended.

Registration opens Tuesday, October 3 2023 at 9:00am

Checkmates Chess Club

Tue, Oct 17, 3:30pm - 4:45pm

Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Programming Garage

Whether you're a novice or a grandmaster, drop by for a friendly game of chess. Share tips and strategies with other players. Recommended for ages 8 to 15, but all are welcome.

VR Gaming Social

Tue, Oct 17, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

The Studio at Anythink Wright Farms

Join The Studio for some VR gaming. Appropriate for tweens and teens. No advanced registration necessary.

Kids Café - Café Infantil

Tue, Oct 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Anythink Commerce City

Swing by for a free, nutritious snack sponsored by Food Bank of the Rockies. Available for ages 18 and under, while supplies last. No advanced registration necessary.

The Universe Awaits: Chasing Shadows - Exploring the Upcoming Solar Eclipses

Tue, Oct 17, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Anythink Huron Street - Huron Street Meeting Room A

Did you know there are two solar eclipses happening over North America within the next year?

Registration opens Tuesday, October 3 2023 at 9:00am

Interactive Movie

Tue, Oct 17, 5:00pm - 6:45pm

Anythink Brighton - Brighton Meeting Room B

Watch movie magic on screen and play with props. After moving into a new town, siblings Max and Dani accidentally free a coven of witches. Can we help them stop the witches from becoming immortal?

Registration opens Tuesday, October 3 2023 at 9:00am

TBR Book Club

Tue, Oct 17, 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!

Wright Farms Morning Larks Book Club

Wed, Oct 18, 9:00am - 11:00am

Anythink Wright Farms

Join us for a discussion of “Norwegian by Night” by Darek B. Miller. Our morning book club meets on the third Wednesday of each month. Appropriate for adults. No advanced registration necessary.

Music & Movement

Wed, Oct 18, 9:30am - 10:00am

Anythink Brighton - Brighton Programming Space

Dance and sing with friends. Appropriate for ages birth to 6. Space is limited; registration required.

Brighton Book Lovers

Wed, Oct 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Anythink Brighton - Brighton Meeting Room B

Join us to discuss “The Worst Hard Time” by Timothy Egan.

Story Time - La Hora de Cuentos

Wed, Oct 18, 10:30am - 11:30am

Anythink Commerce City

Join us for stories, songs, and free play or a snack. Appropriate for ages birth to 5 years old and their caregivers. No advanced registration necessary.

Baby Bounce

Wed, Oct 18, 11:00am - 11:45am

Anythink Bennett - Bennett Meeting Room

Share time with your little one while engaging in songs, rhymes and stories for babies and their caregivers. We'll save time at the end to socialize and play, too!

Author Inspirations with Ruth Ware (Virtual)

Wed, Oct 18, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Online

Join us in conversation with Ruth Ware.

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

Wed, Oct 18, 12:30pm - 3:30pm

Anythink Commerce City - Commerce City Meeting Room

Paint with glow-in-the dark paint on tote bags, hats, keychains or your own item. Use templates to create unique designs for your project. Prepare to get messy! Appropriate for all ages.

Bingo for Books (Bingo para libros)

Wed, Oct 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Anythink Huron Street - Huron Street Meeting Room A

Play bingo and win books as prizes. Appropriate for families. No advanced registration necessary.

Kids Café - Cafetería Juvenil

Wed, Oct 18, 3:00pm - 4:45pm

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.

Chess Club

Wed, Oct 18, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Anythink York Street

Play chess with friends and improve your game. All skill levels welcome, whether you’re an absolute beginner, aspiring to be the next grandmaster or somewhere in between.

Kids Café - Café Infantil

Wed, Oct 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Anythink Commerce City

Swing by for a free, nutritious snack sponsored by Food Bank of the Rockies. Available for ages 18 and under, while supplies last. No advanced registration necessary.

Teen Hangout

Wed, Oct 18, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Meeting Room A

Hang out, play games and enjoy snacks with friends.

Creatures of the Night - With Natures Educators

Wed, Oct 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Anythink Huron Street - Huron Street Kay Riddle Room

Meet and learn about some remarkable nocturnal creatues.

Registration opens Wednesday, October 4 2023 at 9:00am

The Art of Flying: Afterschool

Wed, Oct 18, 4:15pm - 5:15pm

Anythink Bennett - Bennett Meeting Room

Build and decorate a paper rocket and watch it fly! Appropriate for ages 7 to 12. No advanced registration necessary.

Adult Crafternoon: Creepy Cemeterrariums

Wed, Oct 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Anythink Perl Mack

Create your own terrarium- but make it spooky! We will use skeletons, pumpkin heads and other Halloween themed décor in this eerie craft. Space is limited; registration required.

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Medicare 101

Wed, Oct 18, 5:00pm - 6:15pm

Anythink Huron Street - Huron Street Large Meeting Room

Get started with the basics of Medicare – what it is, how it works, what it covers, and how to enroll and make changes to your coverage.

Registration opens Wednesday, October 4 2023 at 9:00am

Baby Bounce

Thu, Oct 19, 9:30am - 10:15am

Anythink Brighton - Brighton Programming Space

Share time with your little one while engaging in songs, rhymes and stories. Appropriate for ages birth to 23 months. Space is limited; registration required.

Registration opens Thursday, October 5 2023 at 9:00am

Storytime (Hora de cuentos)

Thu, Oct 19, 10:00am - 10:30am

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.

Hora de cuentos en español (Spanish Storytime)

Thu, Oct 19, 10:30am - 11:00am

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 inscribirse de forma anticipada.

TinkerTots

Thu, Oct 19, 10:30am - 11:15am

Anythink York Street

Preschoolers are naturally curious about the world around them. Join us for science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) activities perfect for kids.

Registration opens Thursday, October 5 2023 at 9:00am

Pop-Up Studio at Perl Mack - Pop-Up Studio en Anythink Perl Mack

Thu, Oct 19, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Anythink Perl Mack

Paint with glow-in-the dark paint on tote bags, hats, keychains or your own item. Use templates to create unique designs for your project. Prepare to get messy! Appropriate for all ages.

Cooking for Kids (Cocina para niños)

Thu, Oct 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Anythink Huron Street - Huron Street Meeting Room A

Join us for a fun cooking program with Sticky Fingers Cooking.

Registration opens Thursday, October 5 2023 at 9:00am

Kids Café - Café Infantil

Thu, Oct 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Anythink Commerce City

Swing by for a free, nutritious snack sponsored by Food Bank of the Rockies. Available for ages 18 and under, while supplies last. No advanced registration necessary.

Gaming Club

Thu, Oct 19, 4:00pm - 5:15pm

Anythink Bennett - Bennett Study Room

Play a variety of video games and competitive games with us after school. Appropriate for ages 10 and up. No advanced registration necessary.

Día de los Muertos: A Living Tradition

Thu, Oct 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Anythink York Street

Join Museo de las Americas to decorate sugar skulls and create paper marigolds and papel picado.

Registration opens Sunday, October 1 2023 at 9:00am

Snacks and Spells - Ghosts of Saltmarsh

Thu, Oct 19, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Anythink Huron Street - Huron Street Conference Room

Join us for our beginner friendly Dungeons & Dragons game at Anything Huron Street.

Gilded Entomology

Thu, Oct 19, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Large Meeting Room

Transform ordinary fake bugs into dazzling golden treasures! Using gold paint and wooden plaques, create a one-of-a-kind art piece that captures the beauty of the insect world in a gilded light.

Registration opens Thursday, October 5 2023 at 9:00am

Laser Cutting 101 - Halloween-Inspired Earrings

Thu, Oct 19, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

The Studio at Anythink Wright Farms

Learn the basics of Glowforge, a 3D laser cutter and engraver. Cut and assemble Halloween-inspired wood and/or acrylic earrings. Appropriate for all ages; no Glowforge experience necessary.

This event is full

Music Class with Rocky Mountain Aardvarks

Fri, Oct 20, 10:00am - 11:00am

Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Programming Garage

Explore musical activities designed to provide a stimulating, positive experience for both children and caregivers. Appropriate for ages 2 to 6. Space is limited; registration required.

Hora de Cuentos en español - Spanish Story Time

Fri, Oct 20, 10:30am - 11:15am

Anythink York Street

¡Traiga un peluche favorito y disfrute de historias, canciones y rimas en español! Apropiado para edades 2 a 5. No es necesario inscribirse de forma anticipada.

Music & Movement - Música y movimiento

Fri, Oct 20, 10:30am - 11:00am

Anythink Commerce City

Sing, dance, play basic instruments and move. Appropriate for ages 2 to 6. No advanced registration necessary.

Spanish Story Time - Hora del cuento en español

Fri, Oct 20, 10:30am - 11:30am

Anythink Perl Mack

Enjoy an hour of stories, songs, crafts and fun activities in Spanish. Appropriate for all skill levels ages 2 to 6. No advanced registration necessary.

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

Fri, Oct 20, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

New date Wednesday, October 18, 12:30pm - 3:30pm

Anythink Commerce City

Paint with glow-in-the dark paint on tote bags, hats, keychains or your own item. Use templates to create unique designs for your project. Prepare to get messy! Appropriate for all ages.

The Universe Awaits: The Wonders of Eclipses in the Universe

Fri, Oct 20, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Anythink Perl Mack

Explore the wonders of eclipses, learn astronomical terms and concepts, and discover the relationship between the equator and the ecliptic to understand our planet’s tilt.

The Bennett Movie Club

Fri, Oct 20, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Anythink Bennett - Bennett Meeting Room

Join us for a screening of a classic movie, which will be followed by an optional discussion. At the end of each program, voting for the next month's movie will take place. Popcorn and candy provided.

Kids Café - Café Infantil

Fri, Oct 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Anythink Commerce City

Swing by for a free, nutritious snack sponsored by Food Bank of the Rockies. Available for ages 18 and under, while supplies last. No advanced registration necessary.

Morning Yoga Flow

Sat, Oct 21, 9:15am - 10:00am

Anythink Huron Street - Huron Street Kay Riddle Room

Start your weekend off on a peaceful, relaxing note with this gentle yoga class by Bianca Biazevich.

Drop-In Tech Help - Ayuda tecnológica inmediata

Sat, Oct 21, 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.

Gentle Yoga - Yoga suave

Sat, Oct 21, 10:30am - 11:30am

Anythink Perl Mack

Practice, flow and ground in this 60-minute yoga class.

Spooky Story Time with Broomfield Spellbinders

Sat, Oct 21, 10:30am - 11:15am

Anythink York Street

Embrace the spirit of Halloween with storytelling from the Broomfield Spellbinders. Families welcome, although tales will be geared towards ages 6 and older. No advanced registration necessary.

Busy Lives Book Club

Sat, Oct 21, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Anythink Huron Street - Huron Street Kay Riddle Room

Join us for a discussion of this month’s classic of gothic literature, "Frankenstein,” by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, or prepare for the fun of next month’s read.

The Universe Awaits: The Wonders of Eclipses in the Universe

Sat, Oct 21, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Anythink Bennett - Bennett Meeting Room

Explore the wonders of eclipses, learn astronomical terms and concepts, and discover the relationship between the equator and the ecliptic to understand our planet’s tilt.

Introduction to Watercolor Painting

Sat, Oct 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Anythink York Street

Learn the basics of painting with watercolors. Expert Ellen Laverdure will lead the class and show a variety of techniques to use when painting. Make a postcard-sized picture to take home.

Registration opens Sunday, October 1 2023 at 9:00am

An Afternoon of Art with - Art Students League of Denver (ASLD)

Sat, Oct 21, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Anythink Perl Mack

Join us for an afternoon of family creativity, refreshments and community with Arts Students League of Denver (ASLD).

The Universe Awaits: Chasing Shadows - Exploring the Upcoming Solar Eclipses

Sat, Oct 21, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Anythink Brighton

Did you know there are two solar eclipses happening over North America within the next year?

Registration opens Saturday, October 7 2023 at 9:00am

Artist Meetup with CCAL

Sat, Oct 21, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Anythink Bennett - Bennett Meeting Room

Join Corridor Creative Arts League (CCAL) for an informative presentation and open discussion about abstract art. Understand how to look at and break down normal images to achieve abstract art.

Arts Caravan’s Circus Variety Show - Espectáculo de variedades de circo de Arts Caravan

Sat, Oct 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Anythink Commerce City

Step right up for some family-friendly circus entertainment. Whether it is a fire performer, juggler, hula hooper or belly dancer, the performances are sure to delight your senses and make you smile.

Baby Bounce

Mon, Oct 23, 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.

Playdate

Mon, Oct 23, 9:30am - 10:15am

Anythink Brighton - Brighton Programming Space

Discover, play and explore with new friends. Appropriate for ages 2 to 6. No advanced registration necessary.

Toddler Time

Mon, Oct 23, 10:00am - 10:30am

Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Programming Garage

Join us for stories, songs and activities that are just right for active toddlers. Appropriate for ages 2 to 3. No advanced registration necessary.

Kids Café - CAFÉ INFANTIL

Mon, Oct 23, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Anythink Brighton

Join us for a drop-in snack program sponsored by The Food Bank of the Rockies. Everyone 18 and under is welcome. No advanced registration necessary.

Super Snakes with Nature's Explorers - Superserpientes con Nature's Explorers

Mon, Oct 23, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Anythink Brighton - Brighton Large Meeting Room

Come learn about snakes.

Taste of India: North Indian Durbar

Mon, Oct 23, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Anythink Huron Street - Huron Street Meeting Room A

Join Akila Arumugam and learn to make paratha, rajma masala and rice kheer in this hands-on class. Appropriate for adults. Space is limited; registration required.

Registration opens Monday, October 9 2023 at 12:00pm

Spy Academy

Mon, Oct 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Anythink Brighton

Do you have what it takes to become a super spy and hone your observation, code deciphering, gadget building and disguise skills? Appropriate for ages 7 to 12. Space is limited; registration required.

Registration opens Monday, October 2 2023 at 9:00am

Bored? Games!

Mon, Oct 23, 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 for kids ages 5-12 and their families will be available. No registration necessary.

Monster Paintings

Mon, Oct 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Meeting Room B

Flex your artistic skills and add your own supernatural surprises to landscape paintings and portraits.

Laser Cutting 101 - Mini Dice Tower

Mon, Oct 23, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

The Studio at Anythink Wright Farms

Learn the basics of Glowforge, a 3D laser cutter and engraver. Cut and assemble a mini dice tower. Appropriate for all ages; no Glowforge experience necessary. Space is limited; registration required.

This event is full

Wright Farms Night Owls Book Club

Mon, Oct 23, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Meeting Room A

Join us for a discussion of “Norwegian by Night” by Darek B. Miller. Our evening book club meets on the fourth Monday of each month. Appropriate for adults. No advanced registration necessary.

Spooky Felt Creations

Mon, Oct 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Anythink Brighton - Brighton Meeting Room B

Create a simple creepy felt plushie.

Baby Bounce

Tue, Oct 24, 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.

Baby Bounce

Tue, Oct 24, 9:30am - 10:15am

Anythink Brighton - Brighton Programming Space

Share time with your little one while engaging in songs, rhymes and stories. Appropriate for ages birth to 23 months. Space is limited; registration required.

Registration opens Tuesday, October 10 2023 at 9:00am

What a Hoot: Owls with Nature’s Educators

Tue, Oct 24, 10:00am - 11:00am

Anythink Brighton - Brighton Meeting Room B

Meet real owls and learn their personal stories and amazing features.

Music & Movement

Tue, Oct 24, 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.

Tech Drop-In

Tue, Oct 24, 10:00am - 11:00am

Anythink York Street

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.

Music & Movement

Tue, Oct 24, 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.

Preschool Storytime

Tue, Oct 24, 11:00am - 11:30am

Anythink Bennett - Bennett Meeting Room

Experience stories, songs and other fun activities that promote early literacy. Appropriate for ages preschool to 6 years. No advanced registration necessary

Music & Movement

Tue, Oct 24, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Anythink Bennett - Bennett Meeting Room

Sing, dance, play basic instruments and move creatively. Appropriate for ages 2 to 6. No advanced registration necessary.

Checkmates Chess Club

Tue, Oct 24, 3:30pm - 4:45pm

Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Programming Garage

Whether you're a novice or a grandmaster, drop by for a friendly game of chess. Share tips and strategies with other players. Recommended for ages 8 to 15, but all are welcome.

Nintendo Switch Gaming Social - Mario Strikers

Tue, Oct 24, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

The Studio at Anythink Wright Farms

Join The Studio for some relaxing Nintendo Switch gaming. Appropriate for tweens and teens. No advanced registration necessary.

Kids Café - Café Infantil

Tue, Oct 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Anythink Commerce City

Swing by for a free, nutritious snack sponsored by Food Bank of the Rockies. Available for ages 18 and under, while supplies last. No advanced registration necessary.

Pokémon Trainer League

Tue, Oct 24, 4:15pm - 5:15pm

Anythink Bennett - Bennett Meeting Room

Attention all Pokémon trainers! Play, trade and discuss all things Pokémon! Bring your own cards or borrow the library decks while you’re here. Snacks will be provided.

Victorian Halloween with the Molly Brown House Museum

Tue, Oct 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Anythink Perl Mack

Welcome the spookiest season of all Victorian style with the Molly Brown House!

Alien Conspiracy Theories

Tue, Oct 24, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Anythink Huron Street - Huron Street Large Meeting Room

Throughout history, one consistent question has plagued our minds: is this all humanity's doing or have we been influenced by beings from outer space?

Creepy Crawly Story Time with the Butterfly Pavilion

Tue, Oct 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Anythink Brighton

Join us for a special program with the Butterfly Pavilion. A cast of invertebrates will bring story time favorites to life. Appropriate for ages 3 to 12. Space is limited; registration required.

Registration opens Tuesday, October 10 2023 at 9:00am

Tech Drop-In

Tue, Oct 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Anythink York Street

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.

Drop-In Tech Help - Ayuda tecnológica inmediata

Tue, Oct 24, 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.

Swallow Hill Music Performance

Wed, Oct 25, 9:30am - 10:00am

Anythink Brighton - Brighton Programming Space

Get ready to rock your socks off to the musical stylings of Swallow Hill Music! Appropriate for ages birth to 6. Space is limited; registration required.

Registration opens Wednesday, October 11 2023 at 9:00am

Anythink Playdate

Wed, Oct 25, 10:00am - 11:00am

Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Programming Garage

Discover, play and explore with new friends. Please wear clothing and shoes that can get messy. Appropriate for ages 2 to 6. No advanced registration necessary.

Toddler Time - Momento de niños pequeños

Wed, Oct 25, 10:30am - 11:30am

Anythink Perl Mack

Join us 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.

Instrument Petting Zoo with Swallow Hill Music

Wed, Oct 25, 10:30am - 11:15am

Anythink Brighton - Brighton Programming Space

Explore your musical interest and practice different acoustic instruments in this hands-on experience with Swallow Hill Music.

Registration opens Wednesday, October 11 2023 at 9:00am

Story Time - La Hora de Cuentos

Wed, Oct 25, 10:30am - 11:30am

Anythink Commerce City

Join us for stories, songs, and free play or a snack. Appropriate for ages birth to 5 years old and their caregivers. No advanced registration necessary.

Mushroom Terrariums

Wed, Oct 25, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Anythink York Street

Create your own mini mushroom landscape. Unleash your creativity by creating a tiny world in a glass using miniature objects, painted mushrooms and faux plants.

Registration opens Sunday, October 1 2023 at 9:00am

Baby Bounce

Wed, Oct 25, 11:00am - 11:45am

Anythink Bennett - Bennett Meeting Room

Share time with your little one while engaging in songs, rhymes and stories for babies and their caregivers. We'll save time at the end to socialize and play, too!

Kids Café - Cafetería Juvenil

Wed, Oct 25, 3:00pm - 4:45pm

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.

Gaming Club

Wed, Oct 25, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Anythink York Street

Play video games with friends on the Nintendo Switch. Snacks will be provided. Appropriate for teens and tweens. No advanced registration necessary.

Kids Café - Café Infantil

Wed, Oct 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Anythink Commerce City

Swing by for a free, nutritious snack sponsored by Food Bank of the Rockies. Available for ages 18 and under, while supplies last. No advanced registration necessary.

Teen Hangout

Wed, Oct 25, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Meeting Room B

Hang out, play games and enjoy snacks with friends.

The Art of Flying: Afterschool

Wed, Oct 25, 4:15pm - 5:15pm

Anythink Bennett - Bennett Meeting Room

Build and decorate a paper rocket and watch it fly! Appropriate for ages 7 to 12. No advanced registration necessary.

The Art & Craft of Zero Fare for Youth with RTD - El arte y oficio de la tarifa cero para la juventud con RTD

Wed, Oct 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Anythink Commerce City - Commerce City Meeting Room

Join the Regional Transportation District (RTD) to learn about Zero Fare for Youth, a one-year pilot program where youth ages 19 and under can ride the bus and/or train at no cost.

Chicos Nichos: Art with - Chicano Humanities & Arts Council (CHAC)

Wed, Oct 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Anythink Perl Mack

Join the Chicano Humanities and Arts Council (CHAC) to learn about and decorate “Nichos.”

Drop-In Tech Help, PM

Wed, Oct 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Anythink Huron Street - Huron Street Conference Room

Drop in for one-on-one help with any tech device in the evening. We’ll offer tips and troubleshooting to the best of our ability.

Victorian Mourning Traditions with Molly Brown House

Wed, Oct 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Meeting Room A

Stop the clocks, cover the mirrors, death has come to this library! Join us to learn how and why people in the Victorian era mourned, including the social and cultural effects of mourning.

Registration opens Wednesday, October 11 2023 at 9:00am

Baby Bounce

Thu, Oct 26, 9:30am - 10:15am

Anythink Brighton - Brighton Programming Space

Share time with your little one while engaging in songs, rhymes and stories. Appropriate for ages birth to 23 months. Space is limited; registration required.

Registration opens Thursday, October 12 2023 at 9:00am

Storytime (Hora de cuentos)

Thu, Oct 26, 10:00am - 10:30am

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.

Hora de cuentos en español (Spanish Storytime)

Thu, Oct 26, 10:30am - 11:00am

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 inscribirse de forma anticipada.

Pop-Up Studio at Anythink Bennett

Thu, Oct 26, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Anythink Bennett - Bennett Study Room

Join The Studio team working on 3D pen crafts like bookmarks, earrings, keychains and more! Appropriate for all ages. No advanced registration necessary.

Pop-Up Studio at Bennett

Thu, Oct 26, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Anythink Bennett - Bennett Meeting Room

Join the Studio team working on 3D pen crafts like bookmarks, earrings, keychains, and more! Appropriate for all ages. No advanced registration necessary.

Kids Café - Café Infantil

Thu, Oct 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Anythink Commerce City

Swing by for a free, nutritious snack sponsored by Food Bank of the Rockies. Available for ages 18 and under, while supplies last. No advanced registration necessary.

Inventor's Club

Thu, Oct 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Meeting Room A

Express the far reaches of your imagination as we draw and prototype original, ingenious, funny, fantastical or perfectly practical invention ideas.

Gaming Club

Thu, Oct 26, 4:00pm - 5:15pm

Anythink Bennett

Play a variety of video games and competitive games with us after school. Appropriate for ages 10 and up. No advanced registration necessary.

Snacks and Spells - Candlekeep Mysteries

Thu, Oct 26, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Anythink Huron Street - Huron Street Kay Riddle Room

Join us for our beginner friendly Dungeons and Dragons game at Anythink Huron Street.

Author Inspirations with John Irving (Virtual)

Thu, Oct 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Online

Join us in conversation with John Irving.

Laser Cutting 101 - Glass Tile Engraving

Thu, Oct 26, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

The Studio at Anythink Wright Farms

Learn the basics of Glowforge, a 3D laser cutter and engraver. Engrave a glass tile. Appropriate for all ages; no Glowforge experience necessary. Space is limited; registration required.

This event is full

Music Class with Rocky Mountain Aardvarks

Fri, Oct 27, 10:00am - 11:00am

Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Programming Garage

Explore musical activities designed to provide a stimulating, positive experience for both children and caregivers. Appropriate for ages 2 to 6. Space is limited; registration required.

Spanish Story Time - Hora del cuento en español

Fri, Oct 27, 10:30am - 11:30am

Anythink Perl Mack

Enjoy an hour of stories, songs, crafts and fun activities in Spanish. Appropriate for all skill levels ages 2 to 6. No advanced registration necessary.

Book Club

Fri, Oct 27, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Anythink Bennett - Bennett Meeting Room

Meet to discuss the book “The Woman in the Library” by Sulari Gentill. Appropriate for adults. No advanced registration necessary.

Kids Café - Café Infantil

Fri, Oct 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Anythink Commerce City

Swing by for a free, nutritious snack sponsored by Food Bank of the Rockies. Available for ages 18 and under, while supplies last. No advanced registration necessary.

Let's Role: Morning Marauders

Sat, Oct 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Anythink Wright Farms - Wright Farms Conference Room

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

Gentle Yoga - Yoga suave

Sat, Oct 28, 10:30am - 11:30am

Anythink Perl Mack

Practice, flow and ground in this 60-minute yoga class.

Story Time

Sat, Oct 28, 10:30am - 11:15am

Anythink York Street

Explore new literary worlds with memorable characters, stories and songs. Appropriate for ages 2 to 5. No advanced registration necessary.

Belly Dancing Workshop

Sat, Oct 28, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Anythink Bennett - Bennett Study Room

Join us to learn how to belly dance from local instructor Tatiana McDuff in this fun and supportive workshop.

Caregiver Café: Caregivers of Children

Sat, Oct 28, 10:30am - 11:15am

Anythink York Street

Give yourself a break with coffee, tea and snacks while meeting with fellow caregivers. Embrace the opportunity to socialize, share experiences and cultivate a supportive community.

Bookmarked Book Club

Sat, Oct 28, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Anythink Commerce City

Join us for a social gathering opportunity with adults who love to read! Discuss this month’s Bookmarked Book Club readers’ choice, “The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires.”

CCAL Presents: Abstract Art Workshop - with Jamie Zerr-Lockwood and Laurie Leftwich

Sat, Oct 28, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Anythink Bennett - Bennett Meeting Room

Join us and the Corridor Creative Arts League (CCAL) for this fun and exciting abstract art workshop led by local artists Jamie Zerr-Lockwood and Laurie Leftwich.

Alebrijes Workshop with Chicano Humanities and Arts Council

Sat, Oct 28, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Anythink York Street

Celebrate the beauty, mystery and magic of Mexico. These Mexican folk art pieces are traditionally carved from wood and painted. Larger pieces were originally created from papier-mâché.

Registration opens Sunday, October 1 2023 at 9:00am

Pop-Up Studio at Brighton

Sat, Oct 28, 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Anythink Brighton - Brighton Meeting Room A

Paint with glow-in-the dark paint on tote bags, hats, keychains or your own item. Use templates to create unique designs for your project. Prepare to get messy! Appropriate for all ages.

Sugar Skulls for Día de los Muertos - Calaveras de azúcar para el Día de los Muertos

Sat, Oct 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Anythink Commerce City

Create make-and-take sugar skulls from scratch in preparation for the Mexican holiday, Día de los Muertos, which honors and celebrates deceased loved ones. Space is limited; registration required.

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After-Hours Video Games: PT

Sat, Oct 28, 4:45pm - 8:00pm

Anythink Huron Street - Huron Street Large Meeting Room

Experience a special piece of lost media, and easily the scariest game Pat has ever played, PT.

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