Events in August 2026
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July 26, 2026 |
July 27, 2026 |
July 28, 2026(1 event) – 
School, friends, work, activities—life can feel like a lot. This teens-only yoga session is a chill space to move, breathe, and reset your mind. We’ll focus on beginner-friendly poses, simple breathing techniques, and mindfulness to help reduce stress, improve focus, and build strength and flexibility. Thornton Public Library |
July 29, 2026 |
July 30, 2026(1 event) – 
Join us for an evening of sharing favorite recipes to add to our NEW recipe collection. It can be a favorite recipe, an old recipe, or something you recently discovered on the internet. Thornton Public Library |
July 31, 2026 |
August 1, 2026 |
August 2, 2026 |
August 3, 2026 |
August 4, 2026(2 events) – 
Need help figuring out how to use your smart phone or simply turn it on? Join us in the Non-Fiction area to play with our smart phones to figure out the basics of operating them. Play, learn, and laugh as we figure out how to use our pocket computers! Thornton Public Library –
School, friends, work, activities—life can feel like a lot. This teens-only yoga session is a chill space to move, breathe, and reset your mind. We’ll focus on beginner-friendly poses, simple breathing techniques, and mindfulness to help reduce stress, improve focus, and build strength and flexibility. Thornton Public Library |
August 5, 2026 |
August 6, 2026(2 events) – 
Join us for a fun, interactive storytime designed to build early literacy skills through stories, songs, rhymes, and movement! Children will enjoy age-appropriate books, fingerplays, and playful activities that support language development, social skills, and a love of reading. Caregivers are encouraged to participate and take home ideas to extend the fun at home. Thornton Public Library – 
Join fellow crafters for a relaxing gathering dedicated to crocheting, knitting, and all forms of needlework. Whether you’re working on a cozy blanket, delicate lace, or learning your first stitches, all skill levels are welcome in this friendly craft circle. Thornton Public Library |
August 7, 2026 |
August 8, 2026(1 event) – 
Join us at the library to sit in one of our comfy chairs or at a table and read whatever you want to read. Come early, come late, read for fifteen minutes or for the entire session. Take a break from the hustle and bustle to read quietly. Registration is not required. Thornton Public Library |
August 9, 2026 |
August 10, 2026 |
August 11, 2026(1 event) – 
Step back to the ’90s for a free family-friendly TV night featuring classic episodes of Family Matters. Join us for a night of nostalgia with Family Matters, the beloved ’90s sitcom about the Winslow family and their unforgettable neighbor, Steve Urkel. We’ll screen selected classic episodes on the big screen in our community room. This free program is open to all ages and is perfect for families who grew up with the show and for a new generation discovering it for the first time. Seating is limited; arrive early to grab a spot. Thornton Public Library |
August 12, 2026 |
August 13, 2026(2 events) – 
Join us for a fun-filled PBS Kids Learn & Play session at the library! Families can enjoy screen-free activities inspired by favorite PBS Kids shows that encourage curiosity, creativity, and learning through play. Each session features hands-on projects, storytelling, and games that help children explore science, nature, art, and friendship, all with the imagination and heart of PBS Kids. Thornton Public Library – 
Join us for a cozy, character-driven mystery night as we discuss Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto. Thornton Public Library |
August 14, 2026 |
August 15, 2026 |
August 16, 2026 |
August 17, 2026(2 events) – 
Let the kids squish, splash, and create at Messy Mondays! This hands-on program features sensory bins, paint, slime, and other messy projects that build creativity, motor skills, and curiosity—no need to keep things neat here. Dress for mess and be ready for lots of giggles and goo. Thornton Public Library – 
Join us for a relaxed afternoon of classic tabletop fun! Play Yahtzee, card games, and other easy-to-learn favorites with fellow adults. No experience needed—just come ready to roll the dice, shuffle some cards, and meet new people. Thornton Public Library |
August 18, 2026 |
August 19, 2026(1 event) – 
Join us for a relaxed and engaging “Choose Your Own Book” Book Club session, where you get to read what you want and still enjoy great conversation. Instead of everyone reading the same title, this month, participants select their own book based on a shared theme, genre, or personal interest. At the meeting, we’ll come together to discuss what we’ve read, share recommendations, and discover new titles through each other’s experiences. Thornton Public Library |
August 20, 2026(1 event) – 
The Thornton Public Library Board of Trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting. The public is welcome to attend. Thornton Public Library |
August 21, 2026 |
August 22, 2026(1 event) –
Join us for an evening of sharing favorite recipes to add to our NEW recipe collection. It can be a favorite recipe, an old recipe, or something you recently discovered on the internet. Thornton Public Library |
August 23, 2026 |
August 24, 2026(1 event) – 
Take a break and enjoy a warm cup of coffee, a sweet treat, and friendly conversation at the library. This relaxed drop-in program offers adults a welcoming space to chat with neighbors, connect with library staff, and make new friends. No agenda, no pressure, just time together. Thornton Public Library |
August 25, 2026(1 event) –
Step back to the ’90s for a free family-friendly TV night featuring classic episodes of Family Matters. Join us for a night of nostalgia with Family Matters, the beloved ’90s sitcom about the Winslow family and their unforgettable neighbor, Steve Urkel. We’ll screen selected classic episodes on the big screen in our community room. This free program is open to all ages and is perfect for families who grew up with the show and for a new generation discovering it for the first time. Seating is limited; arrive early to grab a spot. Thornton Public Library |
August 26, 2026 |
August 27, 2026(1 event) –
Join us for a fun, interactive storytime designed to build early literacy skills through stories, songs, rhymes, and movement! Children will enjoy age-appropriate books, fingerplays, and playful activities that support language development, social skills, and a love of reading. Caregivers are encouraged to participate and take home ideas to extend the fun at home. Thornton Public Library |
August 28, 2026 |
August 29, 2026 |
August 30, 2026 |
August 31, 2026 |
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September 5, 2026 |