Anythink Libraries sure knows how to have a good time! From storytimes to cooking classes, hands-on projects to live entertainment, their event calendar is loaded with opportunities for visitors of all ages. Take a peek at all the fun to be had this July and be sure to register ahead to book your spot at these popular kid-friendly events.
For events that require advanced registration, visit the Anythink Libraries calendar at events.anythinklibraries.org/events.
Note: Events are listed in chronological order by the first event date for each series. Inclement weather may affect outdoor events so plan accordingly.
Foam Party | Wright Farms
Saturday, July 2, 10-11 am ~ Ages 0-6 ~ No Advanced Registration Required
Join us for a special program intended for our youngest Anythinkers — miniThinkers! Come dressed for a foam party in our backyard and be ready to play, sing, talk and write as we explore early literacy skills.
Star Wands | Anythink Bookmobile
Wednesday, July 6 and Saturday, July 9 ~ All ages ~ No Advanced Registration Required
Create a magical wand that is sure to grant all the summertime wishes of your friends and family. Build your own wand full of glitter, rainbows and magic. All supplies are provided on a first-come basis.
Service Squad | Wright Farms
Wednesdays, July 6, 13, 20 & 27, 11 am-12 pm ~ Tweens and Teens ~ Registration Required
Let's come together to help our community thrive. Partner with a different local nonprofit each week to learn about an issue and get hands-on to help make an impact. Perfect for those looking to fulfill volunteer hours or to get to know our community a little better.
Young Composers' Playground | Wright Farms
Thursday, July 7, 10:30-11:30 am ~ Ages 5-12 ~ Registration Required
Join Playground Ensemble to explore new ways of creating music using body gestures, colors, and shapes.
Nature's Educators - Super Snakes | Huron
Wednesday, July 6, 3-4 pm ~ Ages 6-18 ~ No Advanced Registration Required
During this presentation, visit with a variety of snakes! Discover ways to identify which snakes are venomous, learn what snakes eat and how they find their prey, and find out where they live.
Wishful Making | Wright Farms
Thursdays, July 7, 14 & 21, 4-5 pm ~ Ages 5-12 ~ Registration Required
- July 7 – Expressionism with Clyfford Still Museum
- July 14 – Screen Printed Tees with Ink Lounge
- July 21 – Ukulele Workshop with Swallow Hill Music
Fairy House Scavenger Hunt | Wright Farms
Monday, July 11 through Saturday, July 16, 9 am-5 pm ~ All Ages ~ No Advanced Registration Required
The Anythink Wright Farms’ backyard has some new fairy inhabitants. Pick up your scavenging kit at the children’s desk and begin your search for clues!
Celebrate Tanabata with JA-NE (Japanese Arts Network) | Brighton
Tuesday, July 12, 3-4 pm ~ Ages 7-12 ~ Registration Required
Tanabata is a festival in Japan that is known as the “Star Festival.” It is rooted in an ancient children’s story about star-crossed lovers in the sky separated by the Milky Way. The lovers’ wish to come together is only granted once a year on July 7. Also known as the “Day of Wishes,” children and adults celebrate Tanabata by writing their wishes on colorful strips of paper and hanging them from trees and bamboo branches. Learn more about Tanabata and write wishes as a traditional Japanese haiku poem.
Unicorns are Real! | Wright Farms
Thursday, July 14, 10:30-11:30 am ~ Ages 5-12 ~ Registration Required
Make a magical memory with our enchanting live unicorns at your local Anythink.
The Magic Wish Show - Comedy, Magic, & Juggling | Perl Mack
Saturday, July 16, 3:30-4:30 pm ~ Ages 3-8 ~ Registration Required
Join us for an afternoon of laughter and entertainment at this comedy, magic, and juggling show with Ann Lincoln. Visit with Ann’s trained bird and bunny after the show.
Star Party with Mobile Earth and Space Observatory (MESO) | Brighton
Friday, July 22, 8-10 pm ~ All Ages ~ No Advanced Registration Required
Learn about the night sky and celebrate the summer constellations with the Mobile Earth and Space Observatory (MESO). Use telescopes and spectroscopy to engage with the night sky in new ways. A star-themed snack will be provided. This program will be held outside.
In The Clouds | Wright Farms
Saturday, July 23, 9:30 am-5 pm ~ All Ages ~ No Advanced Registration Required
Join us for a full day of cloud-themed activities starting with Cloud Yoga at 9:30am and continuing at various activity stations set up throughout the library. Activities include cloud racing, cloud crafts, and cloud hunting.
mySummer Finale Party | Huron
Thursday, July 28, 11 am-2 pm ~ All Ages ~ No Advanced Registration Required
Celebrate the end of another amazing Colorado summer with a foam party! Share your summer adventures with us while enjoying refreshments, foam, and music.
Pinwheels - Wishes with the Wind | Perl Mack
Friday, July 29, 10:30-11:30 am ~ Ages 8-12 ~ Registration Required
Celebrate the renewable and powerful energy of the wind, as we create pinwheels. Test your creation’s power by converting wind energy to mechanical energy in this STEM experience with 4-H.
mySummer Finale Party | Perl Mack
Saturday, July 30, 11 am-12:30 pm ~ All Ages ~ No Advanced Registration Required
Celebrate the end of a magical mySummer with fun activities for all ages. Walk through a sky full of bubbles from our Bubble Tower, paint with think360Arts, and enjoy time together with family and friends. Food and refreshments will be provided.
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