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From Backyards to Parks: A New Spin on the Anythink Libraries Community Concert Series for Summer 2025
Jun. 20, 2025 - 10:56 am
Anythink Libraries, the award-winning Colorado public library system, is excited to launch its new Community Concert Series, a fresh celebration of live music and neighborhood connection across Adams County. Building on the spirit of Anythink’s former Backyard Concert Series, the reimagined program brings...
Anythink issues a request for proposal for Anythink Nature Library Opening Day Collection
Jun. 09, 2025 - 12:43 pm
Anythink is seeking one or more Vendors to provide library materials in English and Spanish for adult, teen and juvenile audiences as well as selection services, physical processing, cataloging and classification, and delivery services.
Library materials include but are not limited to books, DVDs, Blu-ray discs, Playaway audiobooks, Wonderbooks and VOX books.
Anythink Libraries ("Anythink")...
Anythink Libraries Invites Community to Create During mySummer 2025
May. 28, 2025 - 9:45 am
Free Summer-Long Initiative Offers Artistic Exploration and Mind-Expanding Opportunities for All Ages
Anythink Libraries, the award-winning Colorado public library system serving Adams County, is putting artistic expression at the forefront of its annual mySummer initiative that runs from June 1 through July 31. New and...
Anythink hosts hands-on maker fair for all ages
Apr. 16, 2025 - 9:48 am
Explore creativity, tools and technology at The Studio on Saturday, April 26.
Creativity takes center stage at The Studio Maker Fair, a free, all-ages event at Anythink Thornton Community Center on Saturday, April 26, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
At The Studio, attendees can explore hands-on activities, connect with the...
Anythink issues request for proposal for library shelving including delivery and installation services
Mar. 25, 2025 - 4:24 pm
Anythink Libraries invites sealed bids for the purchase of library shelving including delivery and installation services for the Anythink Nature Library scheduled to open to the public in July, 2026.
Request for Proposal...
DEADLINE EXTENDED: Anythink issues a request for proposal for Café Services for Two Anythink Locations
Mar. 04, 2025 - 9:57 am
Anythink is seeking a respected and experienced vendor to develop and operate cafés for up to three years at
two locations:
• Anythink Wright Farms (café opening by June 1 2025)
5877 120th Avenue
Thornton, CO 80602
• Anythink Nature Library (library and café opening in summer 2026)
136th Avenue and Quebec
Thornton, CO 80602
Anythink prefers proposals that closely align with and further the...
Anythink issues a request for proposal for Café Services for Two Anythink Locations
Jan. 15, 2025 - 4:37 pm
Anythink is seeking a respected and experienced vendor (“Respondent”) to develop and operate cafés for up to three years at two locations:
Anythink Wright Farms (café opening in April 2025)
5877 120th Avenue
Thornton, CO 80602
Anythink Nature Library (library and café opening in June 2026)
136th Avenue and Quebec
Thornton, CO 80602
Anythink Libraries (“Anythink”) invites sealed bids from...
Anythink Libraries launches Anythink World metaverse platform
Jan. 09, 2025 - 8:39 am
Anythink is delighted to unveil Anythink World on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at an online early access launch. Anythink World is the library's custom virtual experience platform available free of charge to all Anythink library cardholders. The early access launch event will be hosted virtually in Anythink World from 1:30-5 pm.
Anythink customers can explore the library’s metaverse by going to...
Anythink to host third Unstudied community poetry event in Adams County
Nov. 14, 2024 - 4:24 pm
Anythink invites the community to the third Unstudied Adams County, an inspiring poetry and arts event created and hosted by Adams County Poet Laureate Kerrie Joy, at Anythink Wright Farms on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, from 4–6:30 pm. This December gathering celebrates the season’s cozy atmosphere, inviting attendees to experience live music, themed activity zones, and food from local vendors—all...
Community Gathers to Celebrate Grand Opening of Anythink Library Branch at New Thornton Community Center
Oct. 29, 2024 - 1:34 pm
On October 26, Anythink Libraries unveiled a new location at the new Thornton Community Center. Thousands of community members gathered to celebrate the new space and explored the building’s amenities through self-guided tours and a scavenger hunt. Event attendees met with the Broncos cheerleaders and enjoyed a live performance by a violinist.
The Anythink Thornton Community Center Library is...
Anythink to host grand opening of new library in south Thornton
Oct. 18, 2024 - 4:39 pm
The community is invited to celebrate the grand opening of Anythink Thornton Community Center on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 2211 Eppinger Blvd., Thornton, CO. This new library branch is located within Thornton's recently built gathering space.
Guests of all ages can enjoy several free experiences including: a self-guided scavenger hunt, exploring the new library and...
Anythink invites residents of all ages to find summer adventures at the library
May. 29, 2024 - 5:00 pm
Anythink’s annual mySummer initiative returns with a wide variety of new summer programming and events for all ages from June 1 through July 31, 2024. The inspiration for this year’s mySummer initiative is, “Your Quest Begins Here.”
New and returning customers are invited to design a summer of fun and learning that fits their own needs and wishes. Wander into an Anythink location to learn a new...
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Anythink York Street location set to close on May 17
Apr. 29, 2024 - 10:00 am
Library services to move to new location at Thornton Community Center in the fall of 2024.
Anythink announces the upcoming closure of its York Street branch on May 17, 2024. Library services will be relocated to the new Thornton Community Center (2211 Eppinger Blvd.), which is scheduled to open this fall.
Temporary library service will be provided by the Anythink in Motion bookmobile...
Three Anythink branch locations expand hours in April
Apr. 03, 2024 - 11:51 am
Anythink announces new expanded hours for Anythink Bennett, Anythink Commerce City and Anythink Perl Mack beginning Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Each of the three branch...
Anythink Libraries and the City of Thornton host Anythink Nature Library Information Session
Feb. 16, 2024 - 5:57 pm
Anythink Libraries and the City of Thornton will host an Anythink Nature Library Information Session on Wednesday, Feb. 28, from 6-7:30 pm at Trail Winds Recreation Center in the Cottonwood Room, located at 13495 Holly St., in Thornton. A Spanish language...
Anythink hosts Unstudied Adams County featuring poets Kerrie Joy and Franklin Cruz
Jan. 17, 2024 - 11:25 am
Adams County Poet Laureate Kerrie Joy brings her popular Unstudied series to Anythink Huron Street for...
DEADLINE EXTENDED: Anythink issues RFQ for community engagement services
Jan. 03, 2024 - 12:44 pm
Anythink is seeking a respected and experienced consultancy to develop a strategy and implement a community engagement process to understand the current needs of Adams County residents. The complete RFQ can be accessed below.
**DEADLINE EXTENDED** Proposals are due by Monday, Jan. 29, 2024
All respondents will be notified by Monday, Feb. 12, 2024....
Anythink Wright Farms temporarily closes for building updates
Nov. 15, 2023 - 4:08 pm
Anythink Wright Farms will be temporarily closed Friday, Dec. 22, 2023, through Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, for carpet installation. During the closure, customers are encouraged to visit Anythink locations nearby, including Anythink Huron Street (7.4 miles), Anythink Commerce City (7.9 miles) and Anythink Brighton (9 miles).
Customers can pick up their holds from Anythink Wright Farms on or before...
Anythink issues RFP for Custodial Services
Nov. 09, 2023 - 2:49 pm
The Rangeview Library District, DBA as Anythink Libraries (“Anythink”), has seven library branches and one Support Services building. We are searching for custodial services for all locations starting in Jan. 2024. All locations will need cleaning on each day the location is open. The custodial service team should work flexibly with the branch manager to perform the service during morning or...
Anythink Commerce City hosts Identidad
Oct. 12, 2023 - 4:37 pm
Identidad, a collection of oil paintings from Denver-based artist Arturo Garcia, celebrates Latin American identity from the past, present and future. Hosted at Anythink Commerce City in partnership with the Mexican Cultural Center, Identidad went on display in August and the...