Animals are a source of excitement and wonder for many children, but the opportunities to encounter a wide variety of animals outside of household pets can be rare. By interacting with animals at the library, kids are able to learn about observation, biology and other sciences while also building on vocabulary. In addition, a bio-centric approach to early childhood education can build connection, empathy and stewardship toward animals.

Anythink provides many animal-centric programs and learning opportunities for kids. Yearly, Anythink hosts an embryology program, in which kids learn about life inside an egg as the library hatches eggs and keeps live baby chicks at the branch. Each year, Anythink also works with a local farm to bring goats to each library — an opportunity for kids to milk the goats and interact with farm animals up-close. Other programs include an introduction to reptiles, frog dissections and birds of prey (live hawks and owls).

Animal programs at Anythink are wildly popular and anticipated year-round. Goat visits, for example, can draw more than 200 attendees. Caregivers have expressed gratitude for these programs that often introduce their children to farm animals for the first time. The annual embryology program is so popular that the district has set up a "Chick Cam" so that the community can see what the chicks are up to when the library is closed.