THORNTON, Colo. –Oct. 26, 2010–Anythink Huron Street has fabulous programs for all ages and interests in November. Get valuable career tips, learn new computer skills or spend time with your family this month at your local Anythink.Special Programs
Career Reboot With Liz Ryan
Tuesdays, Nov. 2, 9, 16 & 23, 6:30-8:30 pm
Former Fortune 500 HR executive and one of the country’s most widely followed career advisors, Liz Ryan, presents her four-part workshop “Career Reboot” beginning Tuesday, Nov. 2, at Anythink Huron Street. During the four-week course, participants will learn about interview preparation, negotiations, on- and offline job searching and about the interpersonal skills necessary to land a job that suits your passions and talents. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.
True Crime Book Club
Wednesday, Nov. 3, 7-8 pm
What evil lurks in the hearts of men? Read all about it and discuss with fellow true crime fans! Mystery fiction is included in the list.
Children’s Programs
Tales to Tails
Saturday, November 20, 10 am-12 pm
Come and read to our special listening dogs. They love a good story! Our dogs come from the American Humane Association and are specially trained. This is for children ages 6 to 12. An especially good experience for reluctant readers or children who are afraid of dogs. Space is limited; registration recommended. Please visit our online calendar to register.
Primetime for Preschoolers
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10-10:30 am
Enjoy stories, finger plays, songs, and other fun activities just for preschoolers. Appropriate for ages 3-5. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.
Baby Bounce
Tuesdays, 11-11:20 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. Please visit our online calendar to register.
Music and Movement
Wednesdays, 1:30-2:15 pm
Sing, dance, play games and learn how to play some basic instruments. Appropriate for kids ages 3-6. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.
Toddler Tales
Thursdays, 10-10:20 am and 11-11:20 am
Spend time with your toddler listening to stories, songs, and finger plays geared just for them. Appropriate for kids ages 2-3. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.
Family Programs
Cozy, Dozy Stories
Mondays, 6:30-7 pm
Kids come in their pajamas, bring a blanket and favorite stuffed animal for a comfy time listening to stories with their favorite adults before going to bed. This family story time is perfect for working parents. Space is limited; registration recommended.
Teen Programs
Creative Writing Group
Thursday, November 4 and 18, 6-7:30 pm
Calling all writers. Bring work to share and hone your skills. Appropriate for teens and adults.
Tween/Teen Book Club
Tuesday, November 2, 4-5 pm
Come talk about the best books you’ve read in the last month, plus get new ideas of things to read for this month. Appropriate for students grades 6-12.
Teen Advisory Board
Wednesday, November 10, 3-4 pm
Come talk about the best books you’ve read in the last month, plus get new ideas of things to read for this month.
Game Night
Thursday, November 11, 6-7:30 pm
Wii, Board Games, X-box and more. Come show off your skills and learn new games. Appropriate for students grades 6-12.
Teen Recipes
Wednesday, November 10, 3-4 pm
Learn to make some delicious dishes to impress your family and friends over Thanksgiving. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.
Teen Craft
Wednesday, November 17, 3-4 pm
Make something fun and creative. Appropriate for students grades 6-12.
Adult Programs
Talk Around The World Party
Saturday, November 6, 1-4 pm
The finale for the eight-week Talk Around the World program will be a party for all. Friends and family invited! We’ll share what we have learned about ourselves and our global community.
Resident Genealogist is in
Wednesdays, Nov. 10 & 24, 1-4 pm
Learn about the resources available at your library and beyond to help you research your family history. Sessions are by appointment only. Please call 303-452-7534 to register.
Mighty Monday Book Club
Monday November 15, 2-4 pm
Local Colorado hero Doc Susie is our subject.
Tuesday Tales Book Club
Tuesday, November 16 2-4 pm
Join in a stimulating discussion about Collapse by Jared Diamond.
Your Civic Moment Thornton
Thursday, November 18, 10-11 am
Learn important information about our city services and citizen responsibilities as well as issues affecting our daily lives as north suburban residents.
Tech Classes
E-mail Me!
Monday, November 1, 10-11:30 am
This class will focus on how to set up a Gmail account in class. The class requires participants to have basic computer skills such as how to use a mouse and keyboard.
Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register. All ages are welcome.
Online Employment Resources @ Anythink
Monday, November 8, 10-11:30 am
Come learn about the online Anythink job center. This new link on our web site has lots of resources to help you in your job search. Come take a tour of our job center, which includes online job boards, resume and cover letter guides, and ideas on how to start a new career path. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register. All ages are welcome.
Microsoft Word Basics
Monday, November 15, 10:00-11:30 am
This class will get you started on how to create, save, open, and edit a word document. Specifically, you will also learn how to format and modify the font, page set up, and navigate in a word document. Bring a flash drive or use your email to save your work.
Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register. All ages are welcome.
Résumé Tips and Tricks
Monday, November 22, 10-11:30 am
Bring in your resume and learn how to beef it up! We will go over some of the resources at the new job center on Anythink’s website. Check out one of Anythink’s books on how to write a good résumé or cover letter. Find out about basic dos and don’ts on formatting résumés. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register. All ages are welcome.
All events are free and open to the public. For more information, please call Anythink Huron Street at 303-452-7534; visit the library at 9417 Huron Street , Thornton , CO 80260 ; or go to anythinklibraries.org.
About AnythinkTM
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 six Anythink libraries and Anythink in Motion – the district’s mobile library. Construction and renovations are underway on one new library and three existing libraries, all scheduled to open in 2010. For more information, go to anythinklibraries.org.
