I was lucky enough to snag a free ticket for the Open House at the Anythink Huron Street location held Wednesday morning. We met the very friendly Anythink staff at the Convention Center and were ushered into a party bus-like shuttle to travel the 12 miles to Anythink. It was a great time to meet some other people, see more of Denver and talk about branding and the Anythink philosophy and service. “Anythink” comes from the idea that “anything” is possible. The library gives us access to and endless array of possibilities.
When we arrived at the branch, we were able to explore and see the branch working in action. I was so impressed by their emphasis on hospitality (rather than “customer service”). The entire branch was focused on making users feel welcome from babies to adults and there were clear places for everyone to enjoy the library in their own way, whether quiet or more interactive. There was also some fantastic fresh fruit and quiche!
My favorite things about Anythink:
bright, open spaces
anything seems possible attitude
hospitality–incredibly welcoming
And of course the children’s room. In the children’s room, a Denver Science museum was visiting and providing interactive activities, toddlers and parents were reading board books and playing, and there was plenty to explore. There were also quiet tree-fort like nooks that my introverted kid would just love!