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IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: October 9, 2012 Deborah Hogue, 303-287-0063 Anythink Manager

October Programs at Anythink Commerce City COMMERCE CITY, Colo.–October 9, 2012–Celebrate the beginning of autumn at your local Anythink with new opportunities for learning, fun and creativity.

Please note that all Anythink libraries will be closed on Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in observance of Columbus Day.

Special Programs Deferred Action and Immigration Policy Tuesday, Oct. 9, 5:30-6:30 pm According to a new U.S. regulation, certain people who came to the United States as children and meet several key guidelines may request consideration of deferred action for a period of two years, and may be eligible for employment. This policy is known as Deferred Action for Childhood (DACA). You’re welcome to attend this informational session presented by McGuire Law to learn more details about this new regulation as a permanent resident.

Permanent Residence Preparation Saturday, Oct. 13, 1-2:30 pm Kate M. Syfert, community relations officer for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, will talk about naturalization requirements, the naturalization interview and English and civics tests. She’ll also provide free materials to help study for the test. All attendees are welcome to ask any questions they may have. The program will be held in English with Spanish translation.

“HORROR”-ibly Funny Film Festival Saturday, Oct. 27, 12-4 pm All ages are welcome at this funny film festival to enjoy some good, scary fun. Food and drinks will be served. Below is the schedule for the program: • 12-12:30 pm: It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown • 12:30-1:15 pm: Lunch • 1:15-1:45 pm: Scared Shrekless • 2:45-4 pm – Scooby-Doo: The Mystery Begins

- more - Children’s Programs Tuesday Movies Tuesdays, 4-5:30 pm Plan on coming every Tuesday for our fun, free movies, and enjoy a family favorite with some popcorn. The schedule for October will feature Shrek films. • Oct. 2: Shrek • Oct. 9: Shrek 2 • Oct. 16: Shrek the Third • Oct. 23: Shrek Forever After • Oct. 30: Monster House

Bingo for Books Thursdays, Oct. 4 & 18, 4-5:30 pm On the first and third Thursdays of the month, we host Bingo for Books for all ages. Teens, tweens, families and children are welcome to join in the Bingo fun, with books for prizes!

Thursday Crafternoon Thursdays, Oct. 11 & 25, 4-5:30 pm On the second and fourth Thursdays of the month, we host a general Crafternoon for all ages. Teens, tweens, families and children are welcome to create with assorted crafting supplies.

Baby Bounce Mondays, 10-10:30 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.

Toddler Tales Wednesdays, 10-10:30 am Spend time with your toddler listening to stories, songs and finger plays geared just for them. Appropriate for kids ages 2-3.

Two Ways to Say Story Time! Thursdays, 6:30-7 pm Join us at the library for a bilingual story time! Every Thursday we’ll host a bilingual storytime for children and their parents. Come on in and enjoy stories in both English and Spanish.

Family Programs Tales to Tails Saturday, Oct. 6, 10 am-12 pm Come and read to our special listening dogs – they love a good story! Our dogs come from the Denver Pet Partners and are specially trained. This is an especially good experience for reluctant readers or children ages 6-12 who are afraid of dogs. Space is limited, so please register at the front desk.

- more - Family Fun Saturday: Monster Mass Craft Saturday, Oct. 20, 1-3 pm Be a kid again! On the third Saturday of every month, we host a Family Fun Saturday with an activity and snacks. This month, use your creativity to turn an ordinary plastic soda bottle into a monster that can hold any candy that you might collect this time of year. Stop by and join the fun!

Teen Programs Creative Space Wednesday, Oct. 17, 3:30-4:30 pm Do you draw? Like to write? Making a film? If the answer is yes to any of these questions, then the Creation Space is the place for you. We provide a quiet space to create – no grades and no judgment. Share if you wish, or keep you work to yourself; any way is good. Please stop by and join the fun!

Teen Advisory Board: Grades 9-12 Wednesday, Oct. 24, 3:30-4:30 pm Get involved and be heard by joining the Teen Advisory Board at Anythink Commerce City. Students from grades 9-12 are invited to discuss projects they’d like to see at the library. Snacks will be provided.

Teen Advisory Board: Grades 5-8 Monday, Oct. 29, 4-5 pm Get involved and be heard by joining the Teen Advisory Board at Anythink Commerce City. Students from grades 5-8 are invited to discuss projects they’d like to see at the library. Snacks will be provided.

Tech Classes Basic Computers Thursday, Oct. 4, 11 am-12 pm Monday, Oct. 15, 9:30-10:30 am Do you need to start with the basics? We’ve got you covered. We’ll go over the basic parts of a computer and how to operate a mouse and keyboard. Also, learn about browsers, files and programs, and get comfortable with the daily operation of a computer. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.

Computer Basics Practice Tuesday, Oct. 9, 1-2 pm Monday, Oct. 29, 1-2 pm Do you need more time to get comfortable with a computer? We'll spend some one-on- one time answering your questions and making you feel at ease. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.

Basic Computers – en Español Tuesday, Oct. 23, 11 am-12 pm Do you need to start with the basics? We’ve got you covered. Speaking in Spanish, we’ll go over the basic parts of a computer and how to operate a mouse and keyboard. Also, learn about browsers, files and programs, and get comfortable with the daily operation of

- more - a computer. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.

All programs are free and open to the public, unless otherwise stated. For more information, please contact Anythink Commerce City at 303-287-0063; 7185 Monaco St., Commerce City, CO 80022; or visit 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 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.

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