Anythink Libraries to Build a Nature Library

Anythink Libraries of Colorado announced the following:

Anythink Libraries and the Town of Thornton have reached an agreement to build a nature library. … After years of planning, Thornton City Council and the Anythink Board have signed an intergovernmental agreement that would lease 15 acres to the district, with plans to build a 35,000 square foot nature library . The other 140 acres of open land will be programmed by the Anythink team and set aside for learning and nature exploration.

The Anythink Nature Library will be designed to support the well-being of the Thornton community through spaces, experiences and collections. The library will encourage people of all ages to spend time outdoors to learn about the stars, water, wildlife and seasonal changes to help build a culture of environmental stewardship. This natural experience is meant to stimulate imagination and creativity, while providing a place to practice being human.

The design phase of the library project is currently underway, with five main areas of focus: creating boundless space, where nature education is delivered seamlessly in the library and surrounding lands; wellness, focusing on the health and well-being of the community; environmental stewardship, extending individual responsibility to the land; heritage, celebrating the history and culture of western peoples, animals, flora and fauna; and beauty, creating a space designed to inspire.

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