................................. IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: June 8, 2012 Suzanne McGowan, 303-405-3200 Anythink Manager June Programs at Anythink Wright Farms THORNTON, Colo. June 8, 2012 This summer is all about you. Set your own goals. Choose your own experiences. Explore ideas at Anythink Wright Farms or in your imagination. What will you READ, THINK, DO? mysummer Programs mysummer Kickoff Saturday, June 2, 3-5 pm Drop in to Anythink Wright Farms to learn about the exciting experiences that await you this summer. Sign up for your favorite programs and receive your mysummer journal. Yoga Sundays, 1:30-2:30 pm Join us outside the library or in the program space for a blend of classic yoga for people of every size, shape and skill level. Relax and get psyched at the same time! Participants should bring a water bottle and yoga mat, and prepare for an outdoor session. Appropriate for adults. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register. Tai Chi Mondays, 9:30-10:30 am The American Medical Association describes tai chi as characterized by physical movement and mental concentration; its purpose is to moderately exercise all the muscles and achieve integration between mind and body. Joe Dunn, instructor at the Northglenn Senior Center, will help you learn the basic movements of this ancient practice. Please wear comfortable clothing for this outdoor class. Appropriate for adults. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register. Play-Ground Theatre Monday, June 4, 11 am-12 pm Enjoy fairy tales with a twist for all ages. Join Play-Ground Theatre founders Jeff Haycock and Mia Sole for one hour of music, stories and hilarious comedy that s inspiring, energizing and interactive for all ages. Appropriate for kids and families.
mysummer Online Tuesday, June 5, 11 am-12 pm & 6-7 pm What will you read, think, and do online this summer? Come explore the mysummer digital offerings at this drop-in program. Finger Football Tournament Tuesday, June 5, 2-3 pm Face off against your friends in a game of Finger Football. Play to win and earn the title of Finger Football Champ! Appropriate for teens. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register. Text-Message Challenge Thursday, June 7, 2-3 pm Are you fast at texting? Bring your cellphone and compete against other texters to see who has the fastest fingers of them all. Appropriate for teens. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register. Outdoor Angry Birds Saturday, June 9, 2 pm Your family will enjoy launching balls and knocking down blocks in this large-scale lawn version of Angry Birds, based on the popular mobile game. You can also make your own mini pom-pom Angry Birds to launch at Dixie cups. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register. Wii Games Monday, June 11, 2-3 pm Bring a couple friends, and enjoy a variety of new games in our large programming room. Light refreshments will be served. Recommended for students in grades 1-5. Space is limited; registration is required. Please see our online calendar to register. The Jackman Brothers Story Show Monday, June 11, 7-8 pm The Jackman Brothers will delight you with their crazy antics, talented skills and premiere entertainment resources. Help them create a story filled with comedy, music, juggling, singing, stunts, balloon surprises and much more. Appropriate for kids and families. Ultimate Ping-Pong Tuesday, June 12, 2-3 pm Drop in for some casual play of ping-pong! Appropriate for teens. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register. Make Your Own Sushi Thursday, June 14, 6:30-8 pm Make sushi a fun, fresh addition to your menu this summer. You ll get to cut veggies for your own vegetable sushi rolls and practice rolling sushi with a bamboo rolling mat. Practice the basics with us and take away recipes for more ambitious efforts at home. Appropriate for adults. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.
Anythink Search and Find Monday, June 18 & Wednesday, June 20, 2-3 pm Create your very own Search and Find toy to challenge yourself, friends and family. Shake, roll and whirl it to find the objects hidden inside. The fun continues by joining in on the Anythink Scavenger Hunt. Appropriate for ages 4-11. Erica Sodos Onstage Monday, June 18, 7-8 pm Entertainer Erica Sodos will create a whole world of wacky characters to entertain you with incredible magic, sleight of hand and some daring and hilarious theatrical antics. Appropriate for kids and families. Paper Missile Launcher Thursday, June 21, 2-3 pm Build your own paper rocket to launch skyward. Appropriate for teens. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register. Treat Time for Your Dog or Cat Saturday, June 23, 1-2 pm Show your pet how much you care this summer by making special microwave treats at the library for your furry friend. All ingredients will be provided, and you ll go home with treats, a recipe book, and information about cooking for pets. Participants are encouraged to bring a picture of their pet to share. Appropriate for the whole family. Space is limited; registration required. Please see our online calendar to register. Upcycling Extravaganza Monday, June 25, 7-8 pm We ll show you how to take a variety of things others might consider trash and upcycle them into true treasure. You ll have plenty of projects to choose from. Appropriate for kids. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register. Fun with Felting Thursday, June 28, 6:30-8 pm Create a felted flower project or your own unique design. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register. Explore Outdoors Tuesdays, 9:30-10:30 am Our youngest Anythinkers (18 months-4 years) will enjoy this playtime in our backyard. Themes change weekly and include messy play, a parachute, building blocks and bubbles. MiniThinkers Unite! Wednesdays, 10-11 am Join us for special programs intended for our youngest Anythinkers the minithinkers! At these programs intended for babies through age 3, we ll provide a place to enjoy your little one in meaningful ways. Be ready to Play, Read, Sing, Talk or Write with us. Please visit our online calendar to register.
Children s Programs Preschool Storytime Tuesdays, 11:15-11:45 am Spend time with your preschooler listening to stories, songs and finger plays geared just for them. Appropriate for kids ages 3-5. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register. Toddler Tales Thursdays, 9:30-10 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. Music and Movement: Mixed Ages Thursdays, 10-10:30 am Saturday, June 16, 11-11:30 am Sing, dance, play games and play some basic instruments. Appropriate for children ages 2 and up. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register. Family Programs Family Storytime Saturdays, June 16 & 30, 10:30-11 am Have lots of fun with songs and stories for the whole family. Open to all ages. Teen Programs Teen Open Lab Thursday, June 14, 2-3 pm A drop-in Q&A session for all things tech. Appropriate for students in grades 6-12. Combat Arms Tuesday, June 19, 2-3 pm Compete with friends in the popular FPS, Combat Arms. Appropriate for students in grades 6-12. Teen Craft Tuesday, June 26, 2-3 pm Make a new craft! Appropriate for students grades 6-12. Movie Madness Thursday, June 28, 2-3 pm Join us for a relaxing afternoon with a great movie.
Tech Classes ebay How-To Tuesday, June 12, 6-8 pm Looking to buy a new digital camera or sell your old clothes? Learn how to create an ebay account and how to bid and sell on this consumer auction site. An email address and intermediate Internet skills required. Space is limited, registration recommended. Please visit our online calendar to register. Skype 101 Thursday, June 14, 1-1:45 pm Tuesday, June 26, 7-7:45 pm Skype enables you to keep in touch with friends and family no matter where they are! Use Skype to make free video and voice calls, send instant messages and share files with other people around the world. Participants will learn how to download the software and discover popular features. Email address required. Space is limited, registration recommended. Please visit our online calendar to register. Gardening: Online Tools and Resources Thursday, June 14, 2-2:45 pm Tuesday, June 26, 6-6:45 pm Make your home garden bloom! Participants will learn more about freely available online tools to help you plan your dream flower or vegetable garden and assess which plants are best for your yard. Basic computer and Internet skills required. Space is limited, registration recommended. Please visit our online calendar to register. Online Photo Sharing with Picasa Web Albums Tuesday, June 19, 6-8 pm Looking for a simple way to share photos from your camera and computer on the Web? Picasa Web Albums provides 1 GB of free storage that makes sharing and editing your photos quick and easy. Intermediate Internet skills required. Space is limited, registration recommended. Please visit our online calendar to register. Online Dating Thursday, June 21, 1-3 pm Looking for true love or a new friend? Online dating is a popular way for singles or couples to meet others for friendship and romance. Participants will learn more about online dating, how to choose the right site for you, writing an effective profile, dating safety tips, and more. Email address required. Space is limited, registration recommended. Please visit our online calendar to register. Blogging 101 Thursday, June 28, 1-3 pm A blog gives you the ability to express your own voice on the Web. Participants will learn more about blogging and blog promotion, and set up a free Blogger account. Basic computer and Internet skills required. Space is limited; registration recommended. Please visit our online calendar to register. All events are free and open to the public. For more information, please call Anythink Wright Farms at 303-405-3200; visit the library at 5877 E. 120 th Ave., Thornton, CO 80602; or go to anythinklibraries.org.
About Anythink TM 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. For more information, go to anythinklibraries.org. ###