*Please note that all Anythink libraries and administrative offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 18, 2016, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Special Programs
Money for College
Thursday, Jan. 21, 6:30-8 pm
Join Our Community Growing Grads for assistance with financial aid forms, college information, food and local scholarship information. Appropriate for teens and adults. No registration required.
Beginning Yoga
Saturday, Jan. 23, 10-11 am
Have you always wanted to take a yoga class but felt unsure about where to start? Do you think you’re not flexible enough or strong enough to take a class? This class is for you! Real yoga is truly for everyone, regardless of size, background, age or flexibility. Explore yoga with us in a safe and friendly environment. We will workshop fun poses and learn breathing techniques that will help calm and de-stress your body. Appropriate for ages 12 and up. No registration required.
Upcycle Café
Saturday, Jan. 30, 1-3 pm
Join us as we explore a series of different crafts and projects designed to upcycle and creatively re-use old items. Appropriate for teens and adults. Registration suggested, but not required. Visit Anythink online to register.
Children’s Programs
Toddler Tales
Mondays, Jan. 4, 11, & 25, 9:30-10:15 am
Spend time with your toddler listening to stories, songs and finger plays geared just for them. Then enjoy a few minutes of social time with other caregivers while the children play with toys. Appropriate for kids ages 2-3. Space is limited; registration required. Register online.
Music and Movement
Mondays, Jan. 4, 11, & 25, 10:30-11 am
Sing, dance, and learn how to play some basic instruments. Appropriate for kids ages 2-6. Space is limited; registration required. Register online.
STEAM Tuesdays
Tuesdays, Jan. 5, 12, 19, & 26, 4-5 pm
Join us every Tuesday to explore science, technology, engineering, art and math. Appropriate for students in grades K-5. Space is limited; registration required. Register online.
Jan. 12: Art Stop On the Go – Join an art teacher from the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art for an art class.
Jan. 19: Backyard Nature – Learn with representatives from Barr Lake State Park.
Jan. 26: Art Stop On the Go – Join an art teacher from the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art for an art class
Baby Bounce
Wednesdays, Jan. 6, 13, 20, & 27, 9:30-10:15 am
Share time with your little one at your local Anythink with songs, rhymes and stories for babies and their caregivers. Appropriate for ages birth-23 months. Space is limited; registration required. Register online.
Primetime for Preschoolers
Wednesdays, Jan. 6, 13, 20, & 27, 10:30-11:30 am
Enjoy stories, finger plays, songs and other fun activities just for preschoolers. Appropriate for ages 3-5. Space is limited; registration required. Register online.
After-School Get Together
Wednesdays, 2:30-4:30 pm
Join your friends and family at the library for afterschool activities. Appropriate for students in grades K-5.
Jan. 13: Resistance Painting – Create negative space with tape and watercolors.
Jan. 20: Sewn Bookmarks – Learn basic hand sewing skills and walk away with a bookmark.
Jan. 27: Chia Pets – Grow a hair on your very own chia pet creation!
Little Artists
Friday, Jan. 8, 10-11 am
Explore early literacy through art. Use the many different arts and crafts materials to create and learn. Caregivers with children up to 4 years old are welcome to this program. Space is limited; registration required. Register online.
Little Builders
Friday, Jan. 15, 10-11 am
Explore early literacy through building. Use the many different building materials to create and destroy. Caregivers with children up to 4-years-old are welcome to this program. Space is limited; registration required. Register online.
Little Counters
Friday, Jan. 22, 10-11 am
Explore early literacy through counting. Counting stations will be set up around the room that will focus on different early literacy skills. Caregivers with children up to 4-years-old are welcome to this program. Space is limited; registration required. Register online.
Little Chefs
Friday, Jan. 29, 10-11 am
Explore early literacy through cooking. Discover culinary arts with your little one in many different ways. Caregivers with children up to 4-years-old are welcome to this program. Space is limited; registration required. Register online.
Teen Programs
Teen Activity Group
Wednesdays, Jan. 6, 13, 20, & 27, 4:30-5:30 pm
Join your peers in a safe environment and express your energy and ideas through movement, art and language. Appropriate for students in grades 6-12. No registration required.
Teen Hangout and Crafts
Wednesdays, Jan. 6 & 27, 2:30-4:30 pm
Hang out with your friends in The Studio and create fun projects that are uniquely your own. Appropriate for students in grades 6-12. No registration required.
Snowman Zombie Cookies
Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2:30-4:30 pm
Decorate a very scary (and very delicious) cookie. Appropriate for students in grades 6-12. No registration required.
Teen hangout,
Scrapbook Coasters
Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2:30-4:30 pm
Hang out with your friends in The Studio, and create fun projects that are uniquely your own. This week, join us to make scrapbook coasters. Appropriate for students in grades 6-12. No registration required.
Adult Programs
It’s Your Dough, Make it Stretch: An Introduction to Personal Finance
Wednesday, Jan. 6, 10:30-11:30 am
Tuesday, Jan. 19, 6-7 pm
Learn no-nonsense ways to stretch your dollars and receive advice on taxes, financial planning and money management tips from enrolled agent Mary Ulibarri, owner of Ulibarri’s Tax Service. Space is limited; registration required. Register online.
Nutrition & Wellness
Tuesday, Jan. 12, 6-7 pm
Join us for a monthly conversation on different wellness topics with a rotating selection of guest speakers and discussions led by Dr. Samantha Boldt. Appropriate for adults. No registration required.
Rowdy Readers
Wednesday, Jan. 13, 10-11:30 am
Join our discussion of Benediction by Kent Haruf. Appropriate for adults. Space is limited; registration required. Register online.
Sewing Fleece Mittens
Saturday, Jan. 16, 1-2:30 pm
Learn to sew and decorate a pair of fleece mittens for yourself or a friend. Machine sew or hand stitch your cozy creations. No sewing experience necessary! Appropriate for teens and adults. Anyone under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited; registration required. Register online.
Brighton Book Lovers
Wednesday, Jan. 20, 10-11:30 am
Join our discussion of Galileo’s Daughter: A Historical Memoir of Science, Faith and Love by Dava Sobel. Appropriate for adults. Registration suggested, but not required. Register online.
Coloring Club
Tuesday, Jan. 26, 6-7 pm
Take a break, pick up some crayons, colored pencils, or pens, and de-stress by coloring intricate pages designed specifically for adults. Coloring supplies and pages provided –just bring your creativity! Appropriate for adults. No registration required.
Tech Classes
Drop-in ebook Help
Wednesday, Jan. 6, 10-11 am
Saturday, Jan. 9, 11 am-12 pm
Are you the new owner of a Nook, Kindle or tablet? Get help setting up your device so you can use library resources. Please bring your device and cord to this session. Assistance is available on a first-come, first-served basis. No registration required.
Drop-in Tech Help
Wednesdays, Jan. 6, 13, 20 & 27, 11 am-12 pm
Here’s your chance to get one-on-one tech help from a tech guide. Join us to discuss email, resumes, Internet searching, ereaders or ask any tech question. All ages are welcome. No registration required.
Open Studio
Fridays, 3-4:30 pm
Get hands on in The Studio! Learn something new, check out the 3D printer, finish a project, or share your creative talents with others. All ages welcome. No registration required.
Jan. 8: Book Page Art – Transform the plain book page into a piece of art.
Jan. 15: 3D Printing and CAD – Bring your ideas to life using computer-aided design software.
Jan. 22: Simple Circuits – Arduinos, LEDs, copper tape, conductive thread and other tools will be available for one-time and ongoing projects.
Jan. 29: LEGO Stop-motion – Build and film a short form LEGO stop-motion video.
3D Printing for Beginners
Monday, Jan. 11, 6-7:30 pm
Learn how to use TinkerCad to create 3D images and design a personalized keychain. This class will cover the basics of 3D design and printing. Appropriate for adults. Space is limited; registration required. Register online.
3D Printing and CAD
Monday, Jan. 25, 6-7:30 pm
Get hands on in The Studio! Learn something new, check out the 3D printer, finish a project, or share your creative talents with others. This session’s emphasis is on 3D printing and CAD. All ages welcome. No registration required.
Unbox Your Electronics Drop-ins
Thursday, Jan. 7, 5:30-7 pm
Did you get something new, but you have no idea how to use it? Bring it in and we’ll help you set up your device for the first time. We’ve helped with laptops, tablets, ereaders, phone and more. Appropriate for adults. No registration required.
Tinkering Lab: Makey Makey Your Own Guitar
Thursday, Jan. 28, 5:00-6:00 pm
Use Makey Makey to create a controller from a flash version of Guitar Hero. Make your keys out of fruits, vegetables, clay, aluminum foil and more. Appropriate for individuals ages 8 and older. Space is limited. Registration is encouraged, but not required. Register online.
All programs are free and open to the public, unless otherwise stated. For more information, contact Anythink Commerce City at 303-287-0063; 7185 Monaco St., Commerce City, CO 80022; or visit anythinklibraries.org. Anythink is a new style of library – a place of unlimited imagination, where play inspires creativity and lifelong learning. Rangeview Library District serves the residents of Adams County with seven Anythink libraries and Anythink in Motion – the district’s mobile library – and is one of the recipients of the 2010 National Medal of Museum and Library Service from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.