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| •ADVENTURES IN SPACE At the Challenger Learning Center as well as the Castle Science and Technology Center kids 9 and older can experience the thrill and adventure of simulated space flights, rocket construction and launches, a planetarium, a CSI scenario, Columbus’ voyage and much, much more while learning about and practicing important fundamentals of science, mathematics and technology. Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 1-5 p.m. Admission: adults $6, seniors/students $5, children ages 4-6 $3. Located near the entrance to the former Castle Air Force Base, Merced. (209) 726-0296. •AGRICULTURAL LEARNING CENTER Kids learn about agriculture and have fun too. There are tractors to climb on, a water pump station and even a cow to milk. Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission: adults $5, children $3. The Agricultural Museum & Learning Center, 4500 S. Laspina Street, Tulare. Donations suggested. 688-1030. •FAIRYTALES & FUN Rotary Storyland and Playland are two small themed amusement parks where families can enjoy a day of fun, fantasy and adventure. Walk into the pages of a storybook at Storyland and see the old lady who lived in a shoe, the three little pigs or King Arthur’s castle. Playland has several amusement rides and attractions. Enjoy a ride on the carousel, roller coaster or the pirate ship pedal boats. Playland is free admission, tickets can be purchased for the rides. All day wristbands are available for both parks. Storyland and Playland are open every weekend and holiday 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 890 W. Belmont Ave., Fresno. 486-2124. www.storylandplayland.com. •FUN DISCOVERIES The Discovery Center, the museum of science and natural history, welcomes visitors to tour the grounds which include the beautiful Deutsch Cactus Garden, California desert tortoise enclosure, UC Gardener’s The Garden of the Sun, Gemini Space Capsule, Native American Studies Area, Whisper Dishes, Walden Pond and other outdoor science exhibits. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. Special science days occur throughout the year. 1944 N. Winery Ave., Fresno. 251-5533 •GO WILD! At Fresno Chaffee Zoo visitors can see more than 700 mammals, birds, and reptiles as they tour the zoo. This is a great learning and fun experience for children of all ages. Open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Zoo admission: $7 for adults, $3.50 for seniors and children ages 2-11, under 2 years free. 894 W. Belmont Ave., Fresno. 498-5910 •HEAD FOR THE (FOOT)HILLS! The Children’s Museum of the Sierra in Oakhurst is home to a world of fun hands-on learning explorations for preschoolers and school-age children. Open Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday 1-4 p.m., closed Monday. Admission $4; Seniors age 60+ $3; under age 2 free. 49269 Golden Oak Drive. 658-5656 •HIDDEN HOMES TRAIL Do you know what’s inside a mouse nest? Observe wildlife, complete with five life size models of animal “homes” with signs along the way to tell the stories about animals living around the San Joaquin River. Tip toe through a mouse house, climb inside a caddis fly cocoon, be a baby eagle in our giant eagle nest, then picnic and explore the River Center grounds. The Hidden Homes Trail located at the San Joaquin River Parkway River Center is wheelchair and stroller accessible, and is specifically designed for preschool children. Open Saturday and Sundays 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. 11605 Old Friant Road, Fresno. 248-8480 •IMAGINE U CHILDREN’S MUSEUM A place where children and families can enjoy a hands-on multicultural learning experience which features the “Imagination Center” where children can dress in costumes and play musical instruments. For the small members of the family there is “Toddler Town” with crawl spaces and other toys. Also there is science and nutritional learning experiences available. Open Wednesday-Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturdays 12 noon-4 p.m. By appointment for groups and schools. Admission $3. 700 E. Main Street, Visalia. 733-5975 •MEOW! Visit some of the world’s most endangered species of cats, including the Bengal tiger and the clouded leopard in natural habitats at the Project Survival Cat Haven. Visitors learn about the cats and efforts being made to save them from extinction. This wild animal park features guided tours from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Admission: adults $9, children ages 5-12 $6 and seniors $7.50. Field trips available. Located on Hwy 180, 45 miles east of Fresno and 15 miles west of Kings Canyon National Park. 338-1336 •MINERALS AND GEMS Displays at the California State Mining and Mineral Museum include California’s largest existing Gold Rush specimen of crystallized gold, mineral and gem specimens from around the world, a miniature mining town and stamp mill. Open Thursday-Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission: adults $4, children age 12 and under free. Mariposa County Fairgrounds, 5005 Fairgrounds Road. (209) 742-7625 |
1 Monday
•HOMEWORK HELP Kids, K-12, bring your homework or study questions at 3:30 p.m. First come, first served. FREE Woodward Park Regional Library, 944 E. Perrin Ave., Fresno. 433-3135
•HOMEWORK HELP—MENDOTA Kids if you have a homework question, get one-on-one tutoring help Mondays-Thursdays, 3 p.m. FREE at Mendota Branch Library, 1246 Belmont Ave. 655-3391
•PRESCHOOL STORYTIME—RIVERDALE Preschool and lapsit storytime full of stories, songs, fingerplays and rhymes. 11 a.m. FREE Riverdale Branch Library, 20975 Malsbary. 867-3381
•READ TO OLLIE—PINEDALE School age kids read to Ollie, our service dog. 3 p.m. Pinedale Branch Library, 7170 N. San Pablo. 439-0486
•READ TO ZOEY Kids can read to this certified therapy dog. 3 p.m. FREE Children’s Area at Fig Garden Regional Library, 3071 W. Bullard Ave., Fresno 438-4071
•STUDY HALL Grades 7-12 only, use your laptop, get homework help, or just do homework. Food and drink OK! 3:30 p.m. FREE Woodward Park Regional Library, 944 E. Perrin Ave., Fresno. 433-3135
2 Tuesday
•ART SMART—ORANGE COVE Art Smart lessons for kids, K-tweens, incorporates the arts into curriculum subjects by tieing math, language arts and science to the visual arts. 4 p.m. FREE Orange Cove Branch Library, 523 Park Blvd. 626-7942
•CHESS—AUBERRY F un for all ages and abilities 3:30 p.m. FREE at Auberry Branch Library, 33049 Auberry Rd. 855-8523
•INFANT/ TODDLER STORY & PLAY TIME—FOWLER Educational stories songs, fingerplays, dances, and social/play time! FREE 9 a. m. Fowler Branch Library, 306 S. 7th Street. 834-3114
•PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun! FREE 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Mendota Branch Library, 1246 Belmont Ave., 655-3391 and 11 a.m. at Fowler Branch, 306 S. 7th Street, 834-3114.
•READING TO ROXIE Children who are readers can relax and read to Roxie, a registered therapy dog at 3 p.m. Fig Garden Regional Library, 3071 W. Bullard Ave., Fresno. 438-4071
•STORYBOOK TIME—TULARE Preschool storytime with songs, fingerplays and games 6:15 p.m. FREE Tulare Public Library, 113 North “F” Street. 685-2341
3 Wednesday
•BABY STORYTIME Interactive program of music, stories, fingerplays, rhymes, bounces and games for children from birth through age two with an adult. 10 a.m. FREE Clovis Regional Library, 1155 Fifth St. 299-9531
•GAMES AND FUN—SANGER Kids K-6, tweens and teens, can play board games and other fun activities at 1:30 p.m. FREE Sanger Branch Library, 1812 Seventh Street. 875-2435
•INFANT/TODDLER STORYTIME Stories, songs, fingerplays and bounces for ages through two. 9:30 a.m. FREE Sunnyside Regional Library, 5566 E. Kings Canyon Rd. Fresno. 255-6594
•NATURE KIDS—SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE “Antarctica” What does Antarctica look like, do penguins live there, do people live there, what would people wear? Toddler classes at 10-11 a.m. for ages 3-5. First class free, $20 a month for members, $32 a month for non-members. The Discovery Center, 1937 N. Winery Ave., Fresno. 251-5533.
•PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Interactive story time for children ages 3-5 with stories, finger plays, music and movement FREE at the following libraries: 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Woodward Park Regional, 944 E Perrin Ave., Fresno, 433-3135; at 10 a.m. Pinedale Branch, 7170 N. San Pablo,439-0486; San Joaquin Branch 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., 8781 Main Street, 693-2171; Fig Garden Regional 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. 3071 W. Bullard Ave., Fresno, 438-4071; Auberry Branch at 10:30 a.m. 33049 Auberry Road, 855-8523; at 10:30 a.m. Selma Branch, 2200 Selma Avenue, 896-3393, and 11 a.m. Clovis Regional, 1155 Fifth St., 299-9531.
•READ TO A DOG Kids can read to Nick, a registered therapy dog that loves kids and books 2 p.m. Registration required, Woodward Park Regional Library, 944 E. Perrin Ave., Fresno. 433-3135.
•ROCKIN’ READERS Stories and activities for kids grades K to 3. FREE 3:30 p.m. Fig Garden Regional Library, 3071 W. Bullard Ave, Fresno. 438-4071
•TODDLER TIME WEDNESDAY Ages 1-4 join storyteller Vivian at 10 a.m. for stories, simple crafts and a snack. FREE Barnes & Noble, 7849 N. Blackstone Ave., Fresno. 437-0484
4 Thursday
•FANNY BUYS THE FARM—REEDLEY Hmmm...What’s in store for Fanny Feastyoureyes? Could this mean the girl has hoed her last row? Or does it mean that she is getting her roots, down on the farm? Will Flossie and Fiona Feastyoureyes “bale” her out? Show $18, Reedley Opera House, 1720 10th Street, Reedley. 638-6500 or (866) 977-6500.
•INFANT/TODDLER LAP-SIT Interactive program of music, stories, fingerplays, bounces and games for children from birth througe age 2 with an adult. 10 and 10:45 FREE Woodward Park Regional Library, 944 E. Perrin Ave., Fresno. 433-3135
•ONE-ON-ONE COMPUTER CLASS—MENDOTA Want to learn computer basics? 10 a.m. Call for an appointment. FREE Mendota Branch Library, 1246 Belmont Ave. 655-3391
•PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Storytime with songs, fingerplays, rhymes, games, and more. FREE 9:30 a.m. Sunnyside Regional Library, 5566 E. Kings Canyon Rd., Fresno, 255-6594 and 11 a.m. Kerman Branch, 15081 W. Kearney Plaza, 846-8804.
•STORYTIME A love of reading grows at Petunia’s Place at 11 a.m. on Thursdays. FREE. 2017 West Bullard, Fresno. 438-1561
•TODDLER TIME A beginning storytime for ages 24-36 months, with an adult, includes fingerplays, songs and crafts. FREE 10 a.m. Fig Garden Regional Library, 3071 W. Bullard Ave. Fresno. 438-4071
•TOT TIME AT FRESNO CHAFFEE ZOO Bring your child aged 18 months to five years at 9:30 a.m. Experience a variety of activities, from interactive story time, play centers, crafts, to animal encounters! Member (adult & child) $8. Non-member (adult & child) $10. Education Department, 894 West Belmont, Fresno. 498-5920
•Wii GAMING—KERMAN Teens can experience the Nintendo Wii, MarioKart, Bowling and other fun games FREE at 6 p.m. Kerman Branch Library, 15081 W. Kearney Plaza. 846-8804
5 Friday
•FANNY BUYS THE FARM—REEDLEY Hmmm...What’s in store for Fanny Feastyoureyes? Could this mean the girl has hoed her last row? Or does it mean that she is getting her roots, down on the farm? Will Flossie and Fiona Feastyoureyes “bale” her out? Reedley Opera House, 1720 10th Street, Reedley. Call Box office for times and prices. (559) 638-6500 or (866) 977-6500.
•INFANT/TODDLER LAP-SIT Songs, finger plays, and stories for children from birth to age two with an adult. 10 a.m. FREE Fig Garden Regional Library, 3071 W. Bullard Ave., Fresno. 438-4071
•PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Storytime for children ages 3-5 years with music, fingerplays and fun! FREE 11 a.m. Clovis Regional Library, 1155 Fifth St., 299-9531.
•STORYBOOK TIME—TULARE Preschool storytime with songs, fingerplays and games 11:15 a.m. FREE Tulare Public Library, 113 North “F” Street. 685-2341
•STORYTIME A love of reading grows at Petunia’s Place at 11 a.m. on Fridays. FREE. 2017 West Bullard, Fresno. 438-1561
•TODDLER STORYTIME Interactive storytime with music, movement, and fun for 2-3 year olds at 10 a.m. FREE Clovis Regional Library, 1155 Fifth Street. 299-9531
•TWINKLE, TWINKLE LITTLE STARS “Bad Astronomy” at 6 p.m. Join Phil Plait as he investigates several astronomical myths and misconceptions, including UFOs, horoscopes and the Moon landing “hoax” as well as common astronomical errors in the movies. Grades 5-adult. At 7 p.m. “The Planets” A grand tour of the solar system to see amazing images of our neighbor worlds. Adults $5; children and students $2.50, seniors $4. Downing Planetarium, 5320 N. Maple, CSUF Campus. For more information call 278-4121.
6 Saturday
•ALL ABOARD!—REEDLEY Enjoy a live steam train tour through the blossoms. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The train runs every 20 minutes, $3 for age two and up. FREE admission to the farm where you can walk the nature trail, visit the children’s play area and the picnic area by the creek. Drinks and snacks available. Hillcrest & Wahtoke Railroad, 6943 S. Reed. 638-2762.
•BLOSSOM DAYS FESTIVAL—SANGER Arts, crafts and food booths, car show, points race, exhibits and entertainment 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Fun activities for kids too, with inflatables, games and more. Downtown Sanger. 875-4575
•BUTTERFLY CRAFT—FOWLER All ages are welcome to join at 11 a.m. in decorating 3-D butterflies to hang in a room, on a door, patio, ceiling or anywhere. Call to register. FREE Fowler Branch Library, 306 S. 7th Street. 834-3114
•FANNY BUYS THE FARM—REEDLEY Hmmm...What’s in store for Fanny Feastyoureyes? Could this mean the girl has hoed her last row? Or does it mean that she is getting her roots, down on the farm? Will Flossie and Fiona Feastyoureyes “bale” her out? Reedley Opera House, 1720 10th Street, Reedley. Call Box office for times and prices. (559) 638-6500 or (866) 977-6500.
•NO CHILD LEFT INSIDE Bring your child to the San Joaquin River Parkway for the day, to fish, play, create art, and explore the natural world in a well supervised setting. 10 a.m-2 p.m. Fishing and craft supplies provided but please bring a sack lunch. FREE event. Call Diadre Metzler, 248-8480, ext. 152 for map to the activity and registration.
•SATURDAY SCIENCE—ALL ABOUT EGGS Do all reptiles come from eggs? Are there some reptiles that don’t lay eggs? Are the eggs thick like chicken eggs? How do the babies get out of the egg? Families learn the answers at these classes. Classes start at 12, 1 and 2 p.m. $5 per family. The Discovery Center, 1944 North Winery, Fresno. 251-5533
•SATURDAY STORYTIME Ages 4+ can hear Virginia Pilegard reading her book “Emperor’s Army” FREE Barnes & Noble, 7849 N. Blackstone Ave., Fresno. 437-0484
•TWINKLE, TWINKLE LITTLE STARS At 2 p.m. “The Case of the Disappearing Planet” Join Detective Skye Watcher as she examines the changing status of the planets. What makes an object a planet and why the definition changed over the years? Grades 2-6. “Destination Pluto” at 3 p.m. Go on a voyage from the Sun to Pluto with Captain Smith and his crew to explore the wonders of the Solar System, how the most distant objects in the Solar System were discovered and about Pluto’s reclassification as a dwarf planet. Grades 3-adult. Adults $5; children and students $2.50, seniors $4. Downing Planetarium, 5320 N. Maple, CSUF Campus. Free parking in lots O and P. 278-4121
7 Sunday
•ALL ABOARD!—REEDLEY Enjoy a live steam train tour through the blossoms. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The train runs every 20 minutes, $3 for age two and up. FREE admission to the farm where you can walk the nature trail, visit the children’s play area and the picnic area by the creek. Drinks and snacks are available. Hillcrest & Wahtoke Railroad, 6943 S. Reed. 638-2762.
•FANNY BUYS THE FARM—REEDLEY Hmmm...What’s in store for Fanny Feastyoureyes? Could this mean the girl has hoed her last row? Or does it mean that she is getting her roots, down on the farm? Reedley Opera House, 1720 10th Street, Reedley. Call Box office for times and prices. (559) 638-6500 or (866) 977-6500.
•READ TO A DOG Kids, with reading skills can come read to Atlas or Minnie, tail waggin’ dog tutors at 3:30 p.m. Clovis Regional Library, 1155 Fifth Street. 299-9531
•SCAVENGER HUNT Teens, it’s Teen Tech Week and time for a technical related Scavenger Hunt. Prizes! FREE 3 p.m. Fig Garden Regional Library, 3071 W. Bullard Ave. Fresno. 438-4071
8 Monday
•HOMEWORK HELP Kids, K-12, bring your homework or study questions at 3:30 p.m. First come, first served. FREE Woodward Park Regional Library, 944 E. Perrin Ave., Fresno. 433-3135
•HOMEWORK HELP—MENDOTA Kids if you have a homework question, get one-on-one tutoring help Mondays-Thursdays, 3 p.m. FREE at Mendota Branch Library, 1246 Belmont Ave. 655-3391
•PRESCHOOL STORYTIME—RIVERDALE Preschool and lapsit storytime full of stories, songs, fingerplays and rhymes. 11 a.m. FREE Riverdale Branch Library, 20975 Malsbary. 867-3381
•READ TO OLLIE—PINEDALE School age kids come meet and read to Ollie, our service dog. 3 p.m. Pinedale Branch Library, 7170 N. San Pablo. 439-0486
•READ TO ZOEY Kids can read to this registered therapy dog. 3 p.m. FREE Children’s Area at Fig Garden Regional Library, 3071 W. Bullard Ave., Fresno 438-4071
•STUDY HALL Grades 7-12 only, use your laptop, get homework help, or just do homework. Food and drink OK! 3:30 p.m. FREE Woodward Park Regional Library, 944 E. Perrin Ave., Fresno. 433-3135
9 Tuesday
•ART SMART—ORANGE COVE Kids, art lessons that incorporates art and subjects such a math, language arts and science through fun exercises. 4 p.m. FREE Orange Cove Branch Library, 523 Park Blvd. 626-7942
•BABY PLAY AND LEARN—SANGER Brain games, activities and baby signs for infants. 10 a.m. FREE Sanger Branch Library, 1812 Seventh Street. 875-2435
•BUTTERFLIES Preschoolers join Master Gardeners and learn about butterflies. 10:30 a.m. FREE Clovis Regional Library, 1155 Fifth Street. 299-9531
•CHESS—AUBERRY This is a fun time for all ages and abilities 3:30 p.m. FREE at Auberry Branch Library, 33049 Auberry Rd. 855-8523
•FIREFIGHTER STORYTIME—FOWLER Miss Sara will give a sort firefighter storytime before the Fowler Fire Department gives a preschool safety talk! Don’t miss this one! 11 a.m. FREE Fowler Branch Library, 306 S. 7th St. 834-3114.
•INFANT/ TODDLER STORY & PLAY TIME—FOWLER Educational stories, songs, fingerplays, dances, and social/play time! FREE 9 a.m. Fowler Branch Library, 306 S. 7th Street. 834-3114
•LIBRARY HELP—ORANGE COVE All ages can make an appointment to get one-on-one library assistance with homework, job search, applications or searching the Web. 1 p.m. FREE Orange Cove Branch Library, 523 Park Blvd. 626-7942
•READING TO ROXIE Children who are readers can relax and read to Roxie, a registered therapy dog at 3 p.m. Fig Garden Regional Library, 3071 W. Bullard Ave., Fresno. 438-4071
•STORYBOOK TIME—TULARE Preschool storytime with songs, fingerplays and games 6:15 p.m. FREE Tulare Public Library, 113 North “F” Street. 685-2341
•TOT TIME AT FRESNO CHAFFEE ZOO Bring your child aged 18 months to five years at 9:30 a.m. Experience a variety of activities together, story time, play, crafts, to animal encounters! Member (adult & child) $8. Non-member (adult & child) $10. Education Department, 894 West Belmont, Fresno. 498-5920
10 Wednesday
•BABY STORYTIME Music, stories, fingerplays, rhymes, bounces and games for children from birth through age two with an adult. 10 a.m. FREE Clovis Regional Library, 1155 Fifth St. 299-9531
•FIREFIGHTER STORY TIME Preschool storytime focusing on firefighters today at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. FREE Woodward Park Regional Library, 944 E. Perrin Ave., Fresno. 433-3135
•FIREMEN STORIES AND CRAFTS—BEAR MOUNTAIN Preschoolers and kids K-6 enjoy the fire department’s storytime with crafts, 3:30 p.m. FREE Bear Mountain Branch Library, 30733 E Kings Canyon Rd., Squaw Valley. 332-2528
•INFANT/TODDLER STORYTIME Stories, songs, fingerplays and bounces for ages through two. 9:30 a.m. FREE Sunnyside Regional Library, 5566 E. Kings Canyon Rd. Fresno. 255-6594
•IRISH MUSIC AND DANCING An evening of Irish music and dancing. 7 p.m. FREE Woodward Park Regional Library, 944 E. Perrin Ave., Fresno. 433-3135
•NATURE KIDS—SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE “Australia” What kinds of musical instruments are played in Australia, how hot is it there, what types of animals live there, do they eat different foods? Toddler classes at 10-11 a.m. for ages 3-5. First class free, $20 a month for members, and $32 a month for non-members. The Discovery Center, 1937 N. Winery Ave., Fresno. 251-5533.
•PAJAMA-RAMA At 7 p.m. Carter entertains kids with stories, activities, songs, crafts, and more! Snack provided; jammies optional. FREE Barnes & Noble, 7849 N. Blackstone Ave., Fresno. 437-0484
•PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Interactive story time for children ages 3-5 with stories, finger plays, music and movement FREE at the following libraries: 10 a.m. Pinedale Branch, 7170 N. San Pablo,439-0486; Fig Garden Regional 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. 3071 W. Bullard Ave., Fresno, 438-4071; Auberry Branch at 10:30 a.m. 33049 Auberry Road, 855-8523; at 10:30 a.m. Selma Branch, 2200 Selma Avenue, 896-3393., and 11 a.m. Clovis Regional, 1155 Fifth St., 299-9531.
•READ TO A DOG Kids can read to Nick, a registered therapy dog. 2 p.m. Registration. Woodward Park Regional Library, 944 E. Perrin Ave., Fresno. 433-3135.
•ROCKIN’ READERS Stories and activities for kids grades K to 3. FREE 3:30 p.m. Fig Garden Regional Library, 3071 W. Bullard Ave, Fresno. 438-4071
•TODDLER TIME WEDNESDAY Ages 1-4 join Vivian at 10 a.m. for stories, crafts and snack. FREE Barnes & Noble, 7849 N. Blackstone Ave., Fresno. 437-0484
11 Thursday
•BOARD GAMES Tweens can play board games FREE at 4 p.m. there’s 3-D puzzles, Monopoly, Sorry, Apples to Apples, and Life. Snack provided. Fig Garden Regional Library, 3071 W. Bullard Ave., Fresno. 438-4071
•CINDERELLA See Cinderella presented by Valley Performing Arts Council at 6:30 p.m. at the William Saroyan Theatre. Tickets range from $25-$35 for adults and $25 for children 12 and under. Tickets (559) 222-7100 or (559) 445-8200.
•FIREFIGHTERS STORIES Preschoolers hear stories about firefighters and enjoy a craft. 10 a.m. FREE Clovis Regional Library, 1155 Fifth St. 299-9531
•FIRE SAFETY—ORANGE COVE Kids of all ages can hear the Orange Cove Fire Department at a fire safety class at 4 p.m. FREE Orange Cove Branch Library, 523 Park Blvd. 626-7942
•INFANT/TODDLER LAP-SIT Interactive program of music, stories, fingerplays, bounces, games, and more. FREE 10 a.m. Fig Garden Regional Library, 3071 W. Bullard Ave., Fresno, 438-4071; 10 a.m. and 10:45 Woodward Park Regional, 944 E. Perrin Ave., Fresno. 433-3135.
•PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Interactive storytime for 3 to 5 year olds, with songs, fingerplays, rhymes, games, and more. FREE 9:30 a.m. Sunnyside Regional Library, 5566 E Kings Canyon Rd, Fresno, 255-6594 and 11 a.m. Kerman Branch, 15081 W. Kearney Plaza, 846-8804.
•STORYTIME A love of reading grows at Petunia’s Place at 11 a.m. FREE. 2017 West Bullard, Fresno. 438-1561
•Wii GAMING—KERMAN Teens can experience the Nintendo Wii, MarioKart, Bowling and other fun games FREE at 6 p.m. Kerman Branch Library, 15081 W. Kearney Plaza. 846-8804
12 Friday
•FANNY BUYS THE FARM—REEDLEY Hmmm...What’s in store for Fanny Feastyoureyes? Could this mean the girl has hoed her last row? Or does it mean that she is getting her roots, down on the farm? Will Flossie and Fiona Feastyoureyes “bale” her out? Reedley Opera House, 1720 10th Street, Reedley. Call Box office for times and prices. (559) 638-6500 or (866) 977-6500.
•INFANT/TODDLER LAP-SIT Songs, finger plays, and stories for children from birth to age two with an adult. 10 a.m. FREE Fig Garden Regional Library, 3071 W. Bullard Ave., Fresno. 438-4071
•STORYBOOK TIME—TULARE Preschool storytime with songs, fingerplays and games 11:15 a.m. FREE Tulare Public Library, 113 North “F” Street. 685-2341
•STORYTIME A love of reading grows at Petunia’s Place at 11 a.m. FREE. 2017 West Bullard, Fresno. 438-1561
•TODDLER STORYTIME Interactive storytime with music, movement, and fun for 2-3 year olds at 10 a.m. FREE Clovis Regional Library, 1155 Fifth Street. 299-9531
13 Saturday
•ALL ABOARD!—REEDLEY Enjoy a live steam train tour through the blossoms. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The train runs every 20 minutes, $3 for age two and up. FREE admission to the farm where you can walk the nature trail, visit the children’s play area and the picnic area by the creek. Drinks and snacks are available. Hillcrest & Wahtoke Railroad, 6943 S. Reed. 638-2762
•FANNY BUYS THE FARM—REEDLEY Hmmm...What’s in store for Fanny Feastyoureyes? Could this mean the girl has hoed her last row? Or does it mean that she is getting her roots, down on the farm? Will Flossie and Fiona Feastyoureyes “bale” her out? Reedley Opera House, 1720 10th Street, Reedley. Call Box office for times and prices. (559) 638-6500 or (866) 977-6500.
•SATURDAY SCIENCE—ALL ABOUT EGGS Do all bird eggs look the same? Are all bird eggs white, what do the chicks look like when they hatch? Families learn the answers at these classes. Classes start at 12, 1 and 2 p.m. $5 per family. The Discovery Center, 1944 North Winery, Fresno. 251-5533
•SATURDAY STORYTIME Ages 4+ join Vivian at 11 a.m. for storytime, craft and snack centered around a specific theme. FREE Barnes & Noble, 7849 N. Blackstone Ave., Fresno. 437-0484
•TO OWL HOLLOW AND BACK: EVENING BIRDING Walk from 6:15 to 8:45 p.m. around the River Center. FREE, $3 suggested donation. San Joaquin River Parkway Trust, 11605 Old Friant Road, Fresno. 248-8480
14 Sunday
•ALL ABOARD!—REEDLEY Enjoy a live steam train tour through the blossoms. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $3 for age two and up. FREE admission to the farm where you can walk the nature trail, visit the children’s play area and the picnic area by the creek. Drinks and snacks are available. Hillcrest & Wahtoke Railroad, 6943 S. Reed. 638-2762.
•FANNY BUYS THE FARM—REEDLEY Hmmm...What’s in store for Fanny Feastyoureyes? Could this mean the girl has hoed her last row? Or does it mean that she is getting her roots, down on the farm? Will Flossie and Fiona Feastyoureyes “bale” her out? Reedley Opera House, 1720 10th Street, Reedley. Call Box office for times and prices. (559) 638-6500 or (866) 977-6500.
•READ TO A DOG Kids, with reading skills can come read to Atlas or Minnie, tail waggin’ dog tutors at 3:30 p.m. Clovis Regional Library, 1155 Fifth Street. 299-9531
15 Monday
•HOMEWORK HELP Kids, K-12, bring your homework or study questions at 3:30 p.m. First come, first served. FREE Woodward Park Regional Library, 944 E. Perrin Ave., Fresno. 433-3135
•HOMEWORK HELP—MENDOTA Kids if you have a homework question, get one-on-one tutoring help 3 p.m. FREE at Mendota Branch Library, 1246 Belmont Ave. 655-3391
•PRESCHOOL STORYTIME—RIVERDALE Preschool and lapsit storytime full of stories, songs, fingerplays and rhymes. 11 a.m. FREE Riverdale Branch Library, 20975 Malsbary. 867-3381
•READ TO OLLIE—PINEDALE School age kids read to Ollie, our service dog. 3 p.m. Pinedale Branch Library, 7170 N. San Pablo. 439-0486
•READ TO ZOEY Kids can read to this registered therapy dog. 3 p.m. FREE Fig Garden Regional Library, 3071 W. Bullard Ave., Fresno 438-4071
•STUDY HALL Grades 7-12 only, use your laptop, get homework help, do your homework. Food and drink OK! 3:30 p.m. FREE Woodward Park Regional Library, 944 E. Perrin Ave., Fresno. 433-3135
16 Tuesday
•ART SMART—ORANGE COVE Art Smart lessons for kids, K-tweens, incorporates the arts into curriculum subjects by tieing math, language arts and science to the visual arts. 4 p.m. FREE Orange Cove Branch Library, 523 Park Blvd. 626-7942
•CHESS—AUBERRY All ages and abilities 3:30 p.m. FREE at Auberry Branch Library, 33049 Auberry Rd. 855-8523
•COMPUTER HELP Learn how to copy, cut, paste, insert pictures, format a document, custom print and more! 9:30 a.m. FREE Fresno Central Library, 2420 Mariposa St., Fresno. 488-3195 #3
•FIREFIGHTER STORIES—SANGER Preschoolers hear stories about firefighters and work on a craft. 10:30 a.m. Sanger Branch Library, 1812 Seventh Street. 875-2435
•INFANT/ TODDLER STORY & PLAY TIME—FOWLER Educational stories songs, fingerplays, dances, and social/play time! FREE 9 a. m. Fowler Branch Library, 306 S. 7th Street. 834-3114
•LIBRARY HELP—ORANGE COVE All ages can make an appointment to get one-on-one library assistance with homework, job search, applications or searching the Web. 1 p.m. FREE Orange Cove Branch Library, 523 Park Blvd. 626-7942
•PRESCHOOL STORYTIME AND CRAFT—FOWLER Preschoolers hear educational stories, songs, fingerplay, dances, and crafts. FREE 11 a.m. Fowler Branch Library, 306 S. 7th Street, 834-3114
•READING TO ROXIE Children who are readers can relax and read to Roxie, a registered therapy dog at 3 p.m. Fig Garden Regional Library, 3071 W. Bullard Ave., Fresno. 438-4071
•STORYBOOK TIME—TULARE Preschool storytime with songs, fingerplays and games 6:15 p.m. FREE Tulare Public Library, 113 North “F” Street. 685-2341
17 Wednesday
•BABY STORYTIME Enjoy music, stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and games for children from birth through age two with an adult. 10 a.m. FREE Clovis Regional Library, 1155 Fifth St. 299-9531
•CHAFFEE ZOOMOBILE’S “WILD CALIFORNIA” Kids grades 2-5 come meet critters that are native to California and find out what makes these animals unique! FREE 3:30 p.m. Sunnyside Regional Library, 5566 E Kings Canyon Rd., Fresno. 255-6594
•GAMES AND FUN—SANGER Kids K-6, tweens and teens, can play board games and other fun activities at 1:30 p.m. FREE Sanger Branch Library, 1812 Seventh Street. 875-2435
•HOMEWORK HELP Kids, K-12, bring your homework or study questions at 3:30 p.m. First come, first served. FREE Woodward Park Regional Library, 944 E. Perrin Ave., Fresno. 433-3135
•HOMEWORK HELP—MENDOTA Kids if you have a homework question, come get one-on-one tutoring help 3 p.m. FREE at Mendota Branch Library, 1246 Belmont Ave. 655-3391
•INFANT/TODDLER STORYTIME Stories, songs, fingerplays and bounces for ages through two. 9:30 a.m. FREE Sunnyside Regional Library, 5566 E. Kings Canyon Rd. Fresno. 255-6594
•MAGNET ART—FOWLER Kids make a cool magnet out of recycled manga art magazines and picture books 4 p.m. FREE Please sign up. Fowler Branch Library, 306 S. 7th Street. 834-3114
•NATURE KIDS—SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE “South America” What languages do they speak in South America, what types of food do they eat, what snakes are there, how big do they get, what types of games do the kids play? Come find out! Toddler classes at 10-11 a.m. for ages 3-5. First class free, $20 a month for members, and $32 a month for non-members. The Discovery Center, 1937 N. Winery Ave., Fresno. 251-5533.
•ORIGAMI CRAFT—ORANGE COVE Tweens, teens join in for origami fun making different origami creations. FREE 4 p.m. Orange Cove Branch Library, 523 Park Blvd. 626-7942
•PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Interactive story time for children ages 3-5 with stories, finger plays, music and movement FREE at the following libraries: 9:30 and 10:30 Woodward Park Regional, 944 E. Perrin Ave, Fresno, 433-3135; 10 a.m. Pinedale Branch, 7170 N. San Pablo, 439-0486; Fig Garden Regional 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. 3071 W. Bullard Ave., Fresno, 438-4071; Auberry Branch at 10:30 a.m. 33049 Auberry Road, 855-8523; at 10:30 a.m. Selma Branch, 2200 Selma Avenue, 896-3393 and 11 a.m. Clovis Regional, 1155 Fifth St. 299-9531.
•READ TO A DOG Kids can read to Nick, a registered therapy dog that loves kids and books 2 p.m. Registration required, Woodward Park Regional Library, 944 E. Perrin Ave., Fresno. 433-3135
•ROCKIN’ READERS Stories and activities for kids grades K to 3. FREE 3:30 p.m. Fig Garden Regional Library, 3071 W. Bullard Ave, Fresno. 438-4071
•STUDY HALL Grades 7-12 only, use your laptop, get homework help, or just do homework. Food and drink OK! 3:30 p.m. FREE Woodward Park Regional Library, 944 E. Perrin Ave., Fresno. 433-3135
•TODDLER TIME WEDNESDAY Ages 1-4 join storyteller Vivian at 10 a.m. for stories, simple crafts and a snack. FREE Barnes & Noble, 7849 N. Blackstone Ave., Fresno. 437-0484
18 Thursday
•INFANT/TODDLER LAP-SIT Interactive program of music, stories, fingerplays, bounces, games, and more. FREE 10 a.m. Fig Garden Regional Library, 3071 W. Bullard Ave., Fresno, 438-4071; 10 a.m. and 10:45 Woodward Park Regional, 944 E. Perrin Ave., Fresno. 433-3135.
•ONE-ON-ONE COMPUTER CLASS—MENDOTA Want to learn computer basics? Have questions? Want to practice your skills with a tutor? 10 a.m. Call for an appointment. FREE Mendota Branch Library, 1246 Belmont Ave. 655-3391
•PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Storytime with songs, fingerplay, rhymes and crafts. FREE 9:30 a.m. Sunnyside Regional Library, 5566 E. Kings Canyon Rd., Fresno, 255-6594 and 11a.m. at Kerman Branch, 15081 W Kearney Plaza, 846-8804.
•STORYTIME A love of reading grows at Petunia’s Place at 11 a.m. FREE. 2017 West Bullard, Fresno. 438-1561
•TOT TIME AT FRESNO CHAFFEE ZOO Bring your child aged 18 months to five years at 9:30 a.m. Experience a variety of activities together from interactive story time, play centers, crafts, to animal encounters! Member (adult & child) $8. Non-member (adult & child) $10. Education Department, 894 West Belmont, Fresno. 498-5920
•Wii GAMING—KERMAN Teens can experience the Nintendo Wii, MarioKart, Bowling and other fun games FREE at 6 p.m. Kerman Branch Library, 15081 W. Kearney Plaza. 846-8804
19 Friday
•INFANT/TODDLER LAP-SIT Songs, finger plays, and stories for children from birth to age two with an adult. 10 a.m. FREE Fig Garden Regional Library, 3071 W. Bullard Ave., Fresno. 438-4071
•STORYBOOK TIME—TULARE Preschool storytime with songs, fingerplays and games 11:15 a.m. FREE Tulare Public Library, 113 North “F” Street. 685-2341
•STORYTIME A love of reading grows at Petunia’s Place at 11 a.m. FREE. 2017 West Bullard, Fresno. 438-1561
•TODDLER STORYTIME Interactive storytime with music, movement, and fun for 2-3 year olds at 10 a.m. FREE Clovis Regional Library, 1155 Fifth Street. 299-9531
20 Saturday
•AFTERNOON CRAFTS Kids, the Cedar-Clinton Library has some simple fun craft activities for you to work on at 2 p.m. today. FREE 4150 E. Clinton Ave., Fresno. 442-1770
•ALL ABOARD!—REEDLEY Enjoy a live steam train tour through the blossoms. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The train runs every 20 minutes, $3 for age two and up. FREE admission to the farm where you can walk the nature trail, visit the children’s play area and the picnic area by the creek. Drinks and snacks are available. Hillcrest & Wahtoke Railroad, 6943 S. Reed. 638-2762.
•BALLET FOLKLORICO—FOWLER The Ballet Folklorico club of Washington Union High School will perform at 11 a.m. today. FREE Fowler Branch Library, 306 S. 7th Street. 834-3114
•FAMILY FILM The Friends of Cedar-Clinton Library present “The Spongebob Squarepants Movie” for all ages to enjoy. 12:30 p.m. FREE 4150 E. Clinton Ave, Fresno. 442-1770
•PANCAKE BREAKFAST Stop at the San Joaquin River Center for a delicious pancake breakfast, 8-10:30 a.m. Enjoy all-you-can eat pancakes, sausage and assorted beverages. $5 per person. 11605 Old Friant Road, Fresno. 248-8480
•PARTY AT PETUNIA’S Children will be enchanted with stories as well as the opportunity to make a craft. 11 a.m. FREE Petunia’s Place, 2017 West Bullard, Fresno. 438-1561
•SATURDAY SCIENCE—ALL ABOUT EGGS Do amphibians come from eggs too? Do they float, what color are they, and what do the babies look like? 12, 1 and 2 p.m. $5 per family. The Discovery Center, 1944 North Winery, Fresno. 251-5533
•SATURDAY STORYTIME Ages 4+ join Vivian at 11 a.m. for a themed story with matching craft and snack. FREE Barnes & Noble, 7849 N. Blackstone Ave., Fresno. 437-0484
•TARANTULA LADY—ORANGE COVE The Tarantula Lady will teach kids of all ages about these critters today at 11 a.m. FREE Orange Cove Branch Library, 523 Park Blvd. 626-7942
•TOT TIME AT FRESNO CHAFFEE ZOO Bring your child aged 18 months to five years at 9:30 a.m. Experience activities together from interactive story time, play, crafts, to animal encounters! Member (adult & child) $8. Non-member (adult & child) $10. Education Department, 894 West Belmont, Fresno. 498-5920
•WILDFLOWER WALK See the foothills on a two mile round trip with a nature walk guide at the River Gorge. 9:30-2 p.m. After a picnic lunch visit the recreated Native American Bark Village. $10 per person, $5 for Trust Members. San Joaquin River Parkway Trust. 11605 Old Friant Road, Fresno. 248-8480.
21 Sunday
•ALL ABOARD!—REEDLEY Enjoy a live steam train tour through the blossoms. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $3 for age two and up. FREE admission to the farm. Walk the nature trail, visit the children’s play area and the picnic area by the creek. Drinks and snacks are available. Hillcrest & Wahtoke Railroad, 6943 S. Reed. 638-2762.
•READ TO A DOG Kids, with reading skills can come read to Atlas or Minnie, tail waggin’ dog tutors at 3:30 p.m. Clovis Regional Library, 1155 Fifth Street. 299-9531
22 Monday
•HOMEWORK HELP Kids, K-12, bring your homework or study questions at 3:30 p.m. First come, first served. FREE Woodward Park Regional Library, 944 E. Perrin Ave., Fresno. 433-3135
•HOMEWORK HELP—MENDOTA Kids if you have a homework question, come get one-on-one tutoring help 3 p.m. FREE at Mendota Branch Library, 1246 Belmont Ave. 655-3391
•PRESCHOOL STORYTIME—RIVERDALE Preschool and lapsit storytime full of stories, songs, fingerplays and rhymes. 11 a.m. FREE Riverdale Branch Library, 20975 Malsbary. 867-3381
•READ TO OLLIE—PINEDALE School age kids come meet Ollie, our service dog and read to him. 3 p.m. Pinedale Branch Library, 7170 N. San Pablo. 439-0486
•READ TO ZOEY Kids read to a registered therapy dog. 3 p.m. Children’s Area, Fig Garden Regional Library, 3071 W. Bullard Ave., Fresno 438-4071
23 Tuesday
•ART SMART—ORANGE COVE Kids, art lessons that incorporates art and subjects such a math, language arts and science through fun exercises. 4 p.m. FREE Orange Cove Branch Library, 523 Park Blvd. 626-7942
•BABY PLAY AND LEARN—SANGER Brain games, activities and baby signs for infants. 10 a.m. FREE Sanger Branch Library, 1812 Seventh Street. 875-2435
•CHESS—AUBERRY This is a fun time for all ages and abilities 3:30 p.m. FREE at Auberry Branch Library, 33049 Auberry Rd. 855-8523
•INFANT/ TODDLER STORY & PLAY TIME—FOWLER Educational stories, songs, fingerplays, dances, and social/play time! FREE 9 a.m. Fowler Branch Library, 306 S. 7th Street. 834-3114
•LIBRARY HELP—ORANGE COVE All ages can make an appointment to get one-on-one library assistance with homework, job search, applications or searching the Web. 1 p.m. FREE Orange Cove Branch Library, 523 Park Blvd. 626-7942
•PRESCHOOL STORYTIME—FOWLER Preschool children hear fun and educational stories, songs, fingerplays, dances and crafts FREE 11 a.m. Fowler Branch Library, 306 S. 7th Street. 834-3114
•READ TO ROXIE Kids can relax and read to this registered therapy dog. 3 p.m. FREE Fig Garden Regional Library, 3071 W. Bullard Ave., Fresno 438-4071
•STORYBOOK TIME—TULARE Preschool storytime with songs, fingerplays and games 6:15 p.m. FREE Tulare Public Library, 113 North “F” Street. 685-2341
•TOT TIME AT FRESNO CHAFFEE ZOO Bring your child, aged 18 months to five years at 9:30 a.m. to experience a variety of activities together from interactive story time, play centers, crafts, to animal encounters! Member (adult & child) $8. Non-member (adult & child) $10. Education Department, 894 West Belmont, Fresno. 498-5920
24 Wednesday
•BABY STORYTIME Interactive program of music, stories, fingerplays, rhymes, bounces and games for children from birth through age two with an adult. 10 a.m. FREE Clovis Regional Library, 1155 Fifth St. 299-9531
•HOMEWORK HELP—MENDOTA Kids if you have a homework question, come get one-on-one tutoring help. 3 p.m. FREE at Mendota Branch Library, 1246 Belmont Ave. 655-3391
•INFANT/TODDLER STORYTIME Stories, songs, fingerplays and bounces for ages through two. 9:30 a.m. FREE Sunnyside Regional Library, 5566 E. Kings Canyon Rd. Fresno. 255-6594
•NATURE KIDS—SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE “India” What is the climate, what types of food are grown, do kids play sports, what types of animals are in India? Toddler classes at 10-11 a.m., ages 3-5. First class free, $20 a month for members, and $32 a month for non-members. The Discovery Center, 1937 N. Winery Ave., Fresno. 251-5533
•PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Interactive story time for children ages 3-5 with stories, finger plays, music and movement FREE at the following libraries: 9:30 and 10:30 Woodward Park Regional, 944 E. Perrin Ave, Fresno, 433-3135; 10 a.m. Pinedale Branch, 7170 N. San Pablo, 439-0486; Fig Garden Regional 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. 3071 W. Bullard Ave., Fresno, 438-4071; Auberry Branch at 10:30 a.m. 33049 Auberry Road, 855-8523.
•READ TO A DOG Kids can read to Nick, a registered therapy dog that loves kids and books 2 p.m. Registration required, Woodward Park Regional Library, 944 E. Perrin Ave., Fresno. 433-3135
•ROCKIN’ READERS Stories and activities for kids grades K to 3. FREE 3:30 p.m. Fig Garden Regional Library, 3071 W. Bullard Ave, Fresno. 438-4071
•TODDLER TIME WEDNESDAY Ages 1-4 join storyteller Vivian at 10 a.m. for stories, simple crafts and a snack. FREE Barnes & Noble, 7849 N. Blackstone Ave., Fresno. 437-0484
25 Thursday
•CAMP FAIR 2010 Central California Parent Magazine presents this showcase of sleep-away, local, sports, activity and enrichment camps. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet camp representatives on hand to share their summer programs. 5-8:30 p.m. Admission is FREE. Held at Peoples Church Gymnasium, 7172 North Cedar, Fresno. 435-1409
•INFANT/TODDLER LAP-SIT Interactive program of music, stories, fingerplays, bounces, games, and more. FREE 10 a.m. Fig Garden Regional Library, 3071 W. Bullard Ave., Fresno, 438-4071; 10 a.m. and 10:45 Woodward Park Regional, 944 E. Perrin Ave., Fresno. 433-3135.
•ONE-ON-ONE COMPUTER CLASS—MENDOTA Want to learn computer basics? Have questions? Want to practice your skills with a tutor? 10 a.m. Call for an appointment. FREE Mendota Branch Library, 1246 Belmont Ave. 655-3391
•PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Storytime with songs, fingerplay, rhymes and crafts. FREE 9:30 a.m. Sunnyside Regional Library, 5566 E. Kings Canyon Rd., Fresno, 255-6594 and 11a.m. at Kerman Branch, 15081 W Kearney Plaza, 846-8804.
•STORYTIME A love of reading grows at Petunia’s Place at 11 a.m. FREE. 2017 West Bullard, Fresno. 438-1561
•Wii GAMING—KERMAN Teens can experience the Nintendo Wii, MarioKart, Bowling and other fun games FREE at 6 p.m. Kerman Branch Library, 15081 W. Kearney Plaza. 846-8804
26 Friday
•INFANT/TODDLER LAP-SIT Songs, finger plays, and stories for children from birth to age two with an adult. 10 a.m. FREE Fig Garden Regional Library, 3071 W. Bullard Ave., Fresno. 438-4071
•STORYBOOK TIME—TULARE Preschool storytime with songs, fingerplays and games 11:15 a.m. FREE Tulare Public Library, 113 North “F” Street. 685-2341
•STORYTIME A special storytime today features Mr. Mustache, entertainment specialist, who will delight preschoolers with silly stories and magic. 11 a.m. FREE Petunia’s Place, 2017 West Bullard, Fresno. 438-1561
•TODDLER STORYTIME Storytime with music and movement for 2-3 year olds. FREE 10 a.m. Clovis Regional Library, 1155 Fifth Street. 299-9531
27 Saturday
•AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE STORYTIME All ages enjoy stories in sign language. FREE 2 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 7849 N. Blackstone Avenue, Fresno. 437-0480
•EASTER EGG HUNT Kids enjoy Easter crafts, games and Easter egg hunt at 10 a.m. FREE for children 0 to 11 years of age. Bring your own basket. A special appearance by the Easter Bunny. Sierra Bicentennial Park, Sunnyside and Sierra Avenues, Clovis. 324-2780
•SATURDAY STORYTIME Ages 4+ join Vivian at 11 a.m. for storytime centered around a specific theme with a matching craft and a snack. FREE Barnes & Noble, 7849 N. Blackstone Ave., Fresno. 437-0484
•SPRING EGG FEST Come to the Discovery Center for a most egg-cellent day! Music, magic show, activities, dancing and of course the egg-citing egg hunt. 10 a.m. to 2 .m. $5 at the gate. 1937 N. Winery, Fresno. 251-5533
28 Sunday
•READ TO A DOG Kids, with reading skills can come read to Atlas or Minnie, tail waggin’ dog tutors at 3:30 p.m. Clovis Regional Library, 1155 Fifth Street. 299-9531
29 Monday
•PRESCHOOL STORYTIME—RIVERDALE Preschool and lapsit storytime full of stories, songs, fingerplays and rhymes. 11 a.m. FREE Riverdale Branch Library, 20975 Malsbary. 867-3381
•READ TO OLLIE—PINEDALE School age kids come meet Ollie, our service dog and read to him. 3 p.m. Pinedale Branch Library, 7170 N. San Pablo. 439-0486
•READ TO ZOEY Kids can read to this registered therapy dog. 3 p.m. FREE Children’s Area at Fig Garden Regional Library, 3071 W. Bullard Ave., Fresno 438-4071
30 Tuesday
•ART SMART—ORANGE COVE Art Smart lessons for kids, K-tweens, incorporates the arts into curriculum subjects by tieing math, language arts and science to the visual arts. 4 p.m. FREE Orange Cove Branch Library, 523 Park Blvd. 626-7942
•CHESS—AUBERRY This is a fun time for all ages and abilities 3:30 p.m. FREE at Auberry Branch Library, 33049 Auberry Rd. 855-8523
•FIREFIGHTER STORIES—SANGER School age kids hear stories about firefighters and work on a craft at 3:30 p.m. FREE Sanger Branch Library, 1812 Seventh Street. 875-2435
•INFANT/ TODDLER STORY & PLAY TIME—FOWLER Fun and educational stories songs, fingerplays, dances, and social/play time! FREE 9 a. m. Fowler Branch Library, 306 S. 7th Street. 834-3114
•PRESCHOOL STORYTIME—FOWLER Preschool children can hear fun and educational stories, songs, fingerplays, dances and crafts FREE 11 a.m. Fowler Branch Library, 306 S. 7th Street. 834-3114
•READING TO ROXIE Children who are readers can relax and read to Roxie, a registered therapy dog at 3 p.m. Fig Garden Regional Library, 3071 W. Bullard Ave., Fresno. 438-4071
•STORYBOOK TIME—TULARE Preschool storytime with songs, fingerplays and games 6:15 p.m. FREE Tulare Public Library, 113 North “F” Street. 685-2341
31 Wednesday
•BABY STORYTIME Interactive program of music, stories, fingerplays, rhymes, bounces and games for children from birth through age two with an adult. 10 a.m. FREE Clovis Regional Library, 1155 Fifth St. 299-9531
•NATURE KIDS—”SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE”
“Africa” What does Africa look like, what kinds of animals live in the grasslands, whay types of animals live in the savanna. Come find out! You can even see live animals! Toddler classes at 10-11 a.m. for ages 3-5. First class free, $20 a month for members, and $32 a month for non-members. The Discovery Center, 1937 N. Winery Ave., Fresno. 251-5533.
•TODDLER TIME WEDNESDAY Ages 1-4 join storyteller Vivian at 10 a.m. for stories, simple crafts and a snack. FREE Barnes & Noble, 7849 N. Blackstone Ave., Fresno. 437-0484
•HOMEWORK HELP Kids, K-12, bring your homework or study questions at 3:30 p.m. First come, first served. FREE Woodward Park Regional Library, 944 E. Perrin Ave., Fresno. 433-3135
•HOMEWORK HELP—MENDOTA Kids if you have a homework question, get one-on-one tutoring help Mondays-Thursdays, 3 p.m. FREE at Mendota Branch Library, 1246 Belmont Ave. 655-3391
•PRESCHOOL STORYTIME—RIVERDALE Preschool and lapsit storytime full of stories, songs, fingerplays and rhymes. 11 a.m. FREE Riverdale Branch Library, 20975 Malsbary. 867-3381
•READ TO OLLIE—PINEDALE School age kids read to Ollie, our service dog. 3 p.m. Pinedale Branch Library, 7170 N. San Pablo. 439-0486
•READ TO ZOEY Kids can read to this certified therapy dog. 3 p.m. FREE Children’s Area at Fig Garden Regional Library, 3071 W. Bullard Ave., Fresno 438-4071
•STUDY HALL Grades 7-12 only, use your laptop, get homework help, or just do homework. Food and drink OK! 3:30 p.m. FREE Woodward Park Regional Library, 944 E. Perrin Ave., Fresno. 433-3135
2 Tuesday
•ART SMART—ORANGE COVE Art Smart lessons for kids, K-tweens, incorporates the arts into curriculum subjects by tieing math, language arts and science to the visual arts. 4 p.m. FREE Orange Cove Branch Library, 523 Park Blvd. 626-7942
•CHESS—AUBERRY F un for all ages and abilities 3:30 p.m. FREE at Auberry Branch Library, 33049 Auberry Rd. 855-8523
•INFANT/ TODDLER STORY & PLAY TIME—FOWLER Educational stories songs, fingerplays, dances, and social/play time! FREE 9 a. m. Fowler Branch Library, 306 S. 7th Street. 834-3114
•PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun! FREE 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Mendota Branch Library, 1246 Belmont Ave., 655-3391 and 11 a.m. at Fowler Branch, 306 S. 7th Street, 834-3114.
•READING TO ROXIE Children who are readers can relax and read to Roxie, a registered therapy dog at 3 p.m. Fig Garden Regional Library, 3071 W. Bullard Ave., Fresno. 438-4071
•STORYBOOK TIME—TULARE Preschool storytime with songs, fingerplays and games 6:15 p.m. FREE Tulare Public Library, 113 North “F” Street. 685-2341
3 Wednesday
•BABY STORYTIME Interactive program of music, stories, fingerplays, rhymes, bounces and games for children from birth through age two with an adult. 10 a.m. FREE Clovis Regional Library, 1155 Fifth St. 299-9531
•GAMES AND FUN—SANGER Kids K-6, tweens and teens, can play board games and other fun activities at 1:30 p.m. FREE Sanger Branch Library, 1812 Seventh Street. 875-2435
•INFANT/TODDLER STORYTIME Stories, songs, fingerplays and bounces for ages through two. 9:30 a.m. FREE Sunnyside Regional Library, 5566 E. Kings Canyon Rd. Fresno. 255-6594
•NATURE KIDS—SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE “Antarctica” What does Antarctica look like, do penguins live there, do people live there, what would people wear? Toddler classes at 10-11 a.m. for ages 3-5. First class free, $20 a month for members, $32 a month for non-members. The Discovery Center, 1937 N. Winery Ave., Fresno. 251-5533.
•PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Interactive story time for children ages 3-5 with stories, finger plays, music and movement FREE at the following libraries: 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Woodward Park Regional, 944 E Perrin Ave., Fresno, 433-3135; at 10 a.m. Pinedale Branch, 7170 N. San Pablo,439-0486; San Joaquin Branch 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., 8781 Main Street, 693-2171; Fig Garden Regional 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. 3071 W. Bullard Ave., Fresno, 438-4071; Auberry Branch at 10:30 a.m. 33049 Auberry Road, 855-8523; at 10:30 a.m. Selma Branch, 2200 Selma Avenue, 896-3393, and 11 a.m. Clovis Regional, 1155 Fifth St., 299-9531.
•READ TO A DOG Kids can read to Nick, a registered therapy dog that loves kids and books 2 p.m. Registration required, Woodward Park Regional Library, 944 E. Perrin Ave., Fresno. 433-3135.
•ROCKIN’ READERS Stories and activities for kids grades K to 3. FREE 3:30 p.m. Fig Garden Regional Library, 3071 W. Bullard Ave, Fresno. 438-4071
•TODDLER TIME WEDNESDAY Ages 1-4 join storyteller Vivian at 10 a.m. for stories, simple crafts and a snack. FREE Barnes & Noble, 7849 N. Blackstone Ave., Fresno. 437-0484
4 Thursday
•FANNY BUYS THE FARM—REEDLEY Hmmm...What’s in store for Fanny Feastyoureyes? Could this mean the girl has hoed her last row? Or does it mean that she is getting her roots, down on the farm? Will Flossie and Fiona Feastyoureyes “bale” her out? Show $18, Reedley Opera House, 1720 10th Street, Reedley. 638-6500 or (866) 977-6500.
•INFANT/TODDLER LAP-SIT Interactive program of music, stories, fingerplays, bounces and games for children from birth througe age 2 with an adult. 10 and 10:45 FREE Woodward Park Regional Library, 944 E. Perrin Ave., Fresno. 433-3135
•ONE-ON-ONE COMPUTER CLASS—MENDOTA Want to learn computer basics? 10 a.m. Call for an appointment. FREE Mendota Branch Library, 1246 Belmont Ave. 655-3391
•PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Storytime with songs, fingerplays, rhymes, games, and more. FREE 9:30 a.m. Sunnyside Regional Library, 5566 E. Kings Canyon Rd., Fresno, 255-6594 and 11 a.m. Kerman Branch, 15081 W. Kearney Plaza, 846-8804.
•STORYTIME A love of reading grows at Petunia’s Place at 11 a.m. on Thursdays. FREE. 2017 West Bullard, Fresno. 438-1561
•TODDLER TIME A beginning storytime for ages 24-36 months, with an adult, includes fingerplays, songs and crafts. FREE 10 a.m. Fig Garden Regional Library, 3071 W. Bullard Ave. Fresno. 438-4071
•TOT TIME AT FRESNO CHAFFEE ZOO Bring your child aged 18 months to five years at 9:30 a.m. Experience a variety of activities, from interactive story time, play centers, crafts, to animal encounters! Member (adult & child) $8. Non-member (adult & child) $10. Education Department, 894 West Belmont, Fresno. 498-5920
•Wii GAMING—KERMAN Teens can experience the Nintendo Wii, MarioKart, Bowling and other fun games FREE at 6 p.m. Kerman Branch Library, 15081 W. Kearney Plaza. 846-8804
5 Friday
•FANNY BUYS THE FARM—REEDLEY Hmmm...What’s in store for Fanny Feastyoureyes? Could this mean the girl has hoed her last row? Or does it mean that she is getting her roots, down on the farm? Will Flossie and Fiona Feastyoureyes “bale” her out? Reedley Opera House, 1720 10th Street, Reedley. Call Box office for times and prices. (559) 638-6500 or (866) 977-6500.
•INFANT/TODDLER LAP-SIT Songs, finger plays, and stories for children from birth to age two with an adult. 10 a.m. FREE Fig Garden Regional Library, 3071 W. Bullard Ave., Fresno. 438-4071
•PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Storytime for children ages 3-5 years with music, fingerplays and fun! FREE 11 a.m. Clovis Regional Library, 1155 Fifth St., 299-9531.
•STORYBOOK TIME—TULARE Preschool storytime with songs, fingerplays and games 11:15 a.m. FREE Tulare Public Library, 113 North “F” Street. 685-2341
•STORYTIME A love of reading grows at Petunia’s Place at 11 a.m. on Fridays. FREE. 2017 West Bullard, Fresno. 438-1561
•TODDLER STORYTIME Interactive storytime with music, movement, and fun for 2-3 year olds at 10 a.m. FREE Clovis Regional Library, 1155 Fifth Street. 299-9531
•TWINKLE, TWINKLE LITTLE STARS “Bad Astronomy” at 6 p.m. Join Phil Plait as he investigates several astronomical myths and misconceptions, including UFOs, horoscopes and the Moon landing “hoax” as well as common astronomical errors in the movies. Grades 5-adult. At 7 p.m. “The Planets” A grand tour of the solar system to see amazing images of our neighbor worlds. Adults $5; children and students $2.50, seniors $4. Downing Planetarium, 5320 N. Maple, CSUF Campus. For more information call 278-4121.
6 Saturday
•ALL ABOARD!—REEDLEY Enjoy a live steam train tour through the blossoms. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The train runs every 20 minutes, $3 for age two and up. FREE admission to the farm where you can walk the nature trail, visit the children’s play area and the picnic area by the creek. Drinks and snacks available. Hillcrest & Wahtoke Railroad, 6943 S. Reed. 638-2762.
•BLOSSOM DAYS FESTIVAL—SANGER Arts, crafts and food booths, car show, points race, exhibits and entertainment 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Fun activities for kids too, with inflatables, games and more. Downtown Sanger. 875-4575
•BUTTERFLY CRAFT—FOWLER All ages are welcome to join at 11 a.m. in decorating 3-D butterflies to hang in a room, on a door, patio, ceiling or anywhere. Call to register. FREE Fowler Branch Library, 306 S. 7th Street. 834-3114
•FANNY BUYS THE FARM—REEDLEY Hmmm...What’s in store for Fanny Feastyoureyes? Could this mean the girl has hoed her last row? Or does it mean that she is getting her roots, down on the farm? Will Flossie and Fiona Feastyoureyes “bale” her out? Reedley Opera House, 1720 10th Street, Reedley. Call Box office for times and prices. (559) 638-6500 or (866) 977-6500.
•NO CHILD LEFT INSIDE Bring your child to the San Joaquin River Parkway for the day, to fish, play, create art, and explore the natural world in a well supervised setting. 10 a.m-2 p.m. Fishing and craft supplies provided but please bring a sack lunch. FREE event. Call Diadre Metzler, 248-8480, ext. 152 for map to the activity and registration.
•SATURDAY SCIENCE—ALL ABOUT EGGS Do all reptiles come from eggs? Are there some reptiles that don’t lay eggs? Are the eggs thick like chicken eggs? How do the babies get out of the egg? Families learn the answers at these classes. Classes start at 12, 1 and 2 p.m. $5 per family. The Discovery Center, 1944 North Winery, Fresno. 251-5533
•SATURDAY STORYTIME Ages 4+ can hear Virginia Pilegard reading her book “Emperor’s Army” FREE Barnes & Noble, 7849 N. Blackstone Ave., Fresno. 437-0484
•TWINKLE, TWINKLE LITTLE STARS At 2 p.m. “The Case of the Disappearing Planet” Join Detective Skye Watcher as she examines the changing status of the planets. What makes an object a planet and why the definition changed over the years? Grades 2-6. “Destination Pluto” at 3 p.m. Go on a voyage from the Sun to Pluto with Captain Smith and his crew to explore the wonders of the Solar System, how the most distant objects in the Solar System were discovered and about Pluto’s reclassification as a dwarf planet. Grades 3-adult. Adults $5; children and students $2.50, seniors $4. Downing Planetarium, 5320 N. Maple, CSUF Campus. Free parking in lots O and P. 278-4121
7 Sunday
•ALL ABOARD!—REEDLEY Enjoy a live steam train tour through the blossoms. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The train runs every 20 minutes, $3 for age two and up. FREE admission to the farm where you can walk the nature trail, visit the children’s play area and the picnic area by the creek. Drinks and snacks are available. Hillcrest & Wahtoke Railroad, 6943 S. Reed. 638-2762.
•FANNY BUYS THE FARM—REEDLEY Hmmm...What’s in store for Fanny Feastyoureyes? Could this mean the girl has hoed her last row? Or does it mean that she is getting her roots, down on the farm? Reedley Opera House, 1720 10th Street, Reedley. Call Box office for times and prices. (559) 638-6500 or (866) 977-6500.
•READ TO A DOG Kids, with reading skills can come read to Atlas or Minnie, tail waggin’ dog tutors at 3:30 p.m. Clovis Regional Library, 1155 Fifth Street. 299-9531
•SCAVENGER HUNT Teens, it’s Teen Tech Week and time for a technical related Scavenger Hunt. Prizes! FREE 3 p.m. Fig Garden Regional Library, 3071 W. Bullard Ave. Fresno. 438-4071
8 Monday
•HOMEWORK HELP Kids, K-12, bring your homework or study questions at 3:30 p.m. First come, first served. FREE Woodward Park Regional Library, 944 E. Perrin Ave., Fresno. 433-3135
•HOMEWORK HELP—MENDOTA Kids if you have a homework question, get one-on-one tutoring help Mondays-Thursdays, 3 p.m. FREE at Mendota Branch Library, 1246 Belmont Ave. 655-3391
•PRESCHOOL STORYTIME—RIVERDALE Preschool and lapsit storytime full of stories, songs, fingerplays and rhymes. 11 a.m. FREE Riverdale Branch Library, 20975 Malsbary. 867-3381
•READ TO OLLIE—PINEDALE School age kids come meet and read to Ollie, our service dog. 3 p.m. Pinedale Branch Library, 7170 N. San Pablo. 439-0486
•READ TO ZOEY Kids can read to this registered therapy dog. 3 p.m. FREE Children’s Area at Fig Garden Regional Library, 3071 W. Bullard Ave., Fresno 438-4071
•STUDY HALL Grades 7-12 only, use your laptop, get homework help, or just do homework. Food and drink OK! 3:30 p.m. FREE Woodward Park Regional Library, 944 E. Perrin Ave., Fresno. 433-3135
9 Tuesday
•ART SMART—ORANGE COVE Kids, art lessons that incorporates art and subjects such a math, language arts and science through fun exercises. 4 p.m. FREE Orange Cove Branch Library, 523 Park Blvd. 626-7942
•BABY PLAY AND LEARN—SANGER Brain games, activities and baby signs for infants. 10 a.m. FREE Sanger Branch Library, 1812 Seventh Street. 875-2435
•BUTTERFLIES Preschoolers join Master Gardeners and learn about butterflies. 10:30 a.m. FREE Clovis Regional Library, 1155 Fifth Street. 299-9531
•CHESS—AUBERRY This is a fun time for all ages and abilities 3:30 p.m. FREE at Auberry Branch Library, 33049 Auberry Rd. 855-8523
•FIREFIGHTER STORYTIME—FOWLER Miss Sara will give a sort firefighter storytime before the Fowler Fire Department gives a preschool safety talk! Don’t miss this one! 11 a.m. FREE Fowler Branch Library, 306 S. 7th St. 834-3114.
•INFANT/ TODDLER STORY & PLAY TIME—FOWLER Educational stories, songs, fingerplays, dances, and social/play time! FREE 9 a.m. Fowler Branch Library, 306 S. 7th Street. 834-3114
•LIBRARY HELP—ORANGE COVE All ages can make an appointment to get one-on-one library assistance with homework, job search, applications or searching the Web. 1 p.m. FREE Orange Cove Branch Library, 523 Park Blvd. 626-7942
•READING TO ROXIE Children who are readers can relax and read to Roxie, a registered therapy dog at 3 p.m. Fig Garden Regional Library, 3071 W. Bullard Ave., Fresno. 438-4071
•STORYBOOK TIME—TULARE Preschool storytime with songs, fingerplays and games 6:15 p.m. FREE Tulare Public Library, 113 North “F” Street. 685-2341
•TOT TIME AT FRESNO CHAFFEE ZOO Bring your child aged 18 months to five years at 9:30 a.m. Experience a variety of activities together, story time, play, crafts, to animal encounters! Member (adult & child) $8. Non-member (adult & child) $10. Education Department, 894 West Belmont, Fresno. 498-5920
10 Wednesday
•BABY STORYTIME Music, stories, fingerplays, rhymes, bounces and games for children from birth through age two with an adult. 10 a.m. FREE Clovis Regional Library, 1155 Fifth St. 299-9531
•FIREFIGHTER STORY TIME Preschool storytime focusing on firefighters today at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. FREE Woodward Park Regional Library, 944 E. Perrin Ave., Fresno. 433-3135
•FIREMEN STORIES AND CRAFTS—BEAR MOUNTAIN Preschoolers and kids K-6 enjoy the fire department’s storytime with crafts, 3:30 p.m. FREE Bear Mountain Branch Library, 30733 E Kings Canyon Rd., Squaw Valley. 332-2528
•INFANT/TODDLER STORYTIME Stories, songs, fingerplays and bounces for ages through two. 9:30 a.m. FREE Sunnyside Regional Library, 5566 E. Kings Canyon Rd. Fresno. 255-6594
•IRISH MUSIC AND DANCING An evening of Irish music and dancing. 7 p.m. FREE Woodward Park Regional Library, 944 E. Perrin Ave., Fresno. 433-3135
•NATURE KIDS—SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE “Australia” What kinds of musical instruments are played in Australia, how hot is it there, what types of animals live there, do they eat different foods? Toddler classes at 10-11 a.m. for ages 3-5. First class free, $20 a month for members, and $32 a month for non-members. The Discovery Center, 1937 N. Winery Ave., Fresno. 251-5533.
•PAJAMA-RAMA At 7 p.m. Carter entertains kids with stories, activities, songs, crafts, and more! Snack provided; jammies optional. FREE Barnes & Noble, 7849 N. Blackstone Ave., Fresno. 437-0484
•PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Interactive story time for children ages 3-5 with stories, finger plays, music and movement FREE at the following libraries: 10 a.m. Pinedale Branch, 7170 N. San Pablo,439-0486; Fig Garden Regional 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. 3071 W. Bullard Ave., Fresno, 438-4071; Auberry Branch at 10:30 a.m. 33049 Auberry Road, 855-8523; at 10:30 a.m. Selma Branch, 2200 Selma Avenue, 896-3393., and 11 a.m. Clovis Regional, 1155 Fifth St., 299-9531.
•READ TO A DOG Kids can read to Nick, a registered therapy dog. 2 p.m. Registration. Woodward Park Regional Library, 944 E. Perrin Ave., Fresno. 433-3135.
•ROCKIN’ READERS Stories and activities for kids grades K to 3. FREE 3:30 p.m. Fig Garden Regional Library, 3071 W. Bullard Ave, Fresno. 438-4071
•TODDLER TIME WEDNESDAY Ages 1-4 join Vivian at 10 a.m. for stories, crafts and snack. FREE Barnes & Noble, 7849 N. Blackstone Ave., Fresno. 437-0484
11 Thursday
•BOARD GAMES Tweens can play board games FREE at 4 p.m. there’s 3-D puzzles, Monopoly, Sorry, Apples to Apples, and Life. Snack provided. Fig Garden Regional Library, 3071 W. Bullard Ave., Fresno. 438-4071
•CINDERELLA See Cinderella presented by Valley Performing Arts Council at 6:30 p.m. at the William Saroyan Theatre. Tickets range from $25-$35 for adults and $25 for children 12 and under. Tickets (559) 222-7100 or (559) 445-8200.
•FIREFIGHTERS STORIES Preschoolers hear stories about firefighters and enjoy a craft. 10 a.m. FREE Clovis Regional Library, 1155 Fifth St. 299-9531
•FIRE SAFETY—ORANGE COVE Kids of all ages can hear the Orange Cove Fire Department at a fire safety class at 4 p.m. FREE Orange Cove Branch Library, 523 Park Blvd. 626-7942
•INFANT/TODDLER LAP-SIT Interactive program of music, stories, fingerplays, bounces, games, and more. FREE 10 a.m. Fig Garden Regional Library, 3071 W. Bullard Ave., Fresno, 438-4071; 10 a.m. and 10:45 Woodward Park Regional, 944 E. Perrin Ave., Fresno. 433-3135.
•PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Interactive storytime for 3 to 5 year olds, with songs, fingerplays, rhymes, games, and more. FREE 9:30 a.m. Sunnyside Regional Library, 5566 E Kings Canyon Rd, Fresno, 255-6594 and 11 a.m. Kerman Branch, 15081 W. Kearney Plaza, 846-8804.
•STORYTIME A love of reading grows at Petunia’s Place at 11 a.m. FREE. 2017 West Bullard, Fresno. 438-1561
•Wii GAMING—KERMAN Teens can experience the Nintendo Wii, MarioKart, Bowling and other fun games FREE at 6 p.m. Kerman Branch Library, 15081 W. Kearney Plaza. 846-8804
12 Friday
•FANNY BUYS THE FARM—REEDLEY Hmmm...What’s in store for Fanny Feastyoureyes? Could this mean the girl has hoed her last row? Or does it mean that she is getting her roots, down on the farm? Will Flossie and Fiona Feastyoureyes “bale” her out? Reedley Opera House, 1720 10th Street, Reedley. Call Box office for times and prices. (559) 638-6500 or (866) 977-6500.
•INFANT/TODDLER LAP-SIT Songs, finger plays, and stories for children from birth to age two with an adult. 10 a.m. FREE Fig Garden Regional Library, 3071 W. Bullard Ave., Fresno. 438-4071
•STORYBOOK TIME—TULARE Preschool storytime with songs, fingerplays and games 11:15 a.m. FREE Tulare Public Library, 113 North “F” Street. 685-2341
•STORYTIME A love of reading grows at Petunia’s Place at 11 a.m. FREE. 2017 West Bullard, Fresno. 438-1561
•TODDLER STORYTIME Interactive storytime with music, movement, and fun for 2-3 year olds at 10 a.m. FREE Clovis Regional Library, 1155 Fifth Street. 299-9531
13 Saturday
•ALL ABOARD!—REEDLEY Enjoy a live steam train tour through the blossoms. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The train runs every 20 minutes, $3 for age two and up. FREE admission to the farm where you can walk the nature trail, visit the children’s play area and the picnic area by the creek. Drinks and snacks are available. Hillcrest & Wahtoke Railroad, 6943 S. Reed. 638-2762
•FANNY BUYS THE FARM—REEDLEY Hmmm...What’s in store for Fanny Feastyoureyes? Could this mean the girl has hoed her last row? Or does it mean that she is getting her roots, down on the farm? Will Flossie and Fiona Feastyoureyes “bale” her out? Reedley Opera House, 1720 10th Street, Reedley. Call Box office for times and prices. (559) 638-6500 or (866) 977-6500.
•SATURDAY SCIENCE—ALL ABOUT EGGS Do all bird eggs look the same? Are all bird eggs white, what do the chicks look like when they hatch? Families learn the answers at these classes. Classes start at 12, 1 and 2 p.m. $5 per family. The Discovery Center, 1944 North Winery, Fresno. 251-5533
•SATURDAY STORYTIME Ages 4+ join Vivian at 11 a.m. for storytime, craft and snack centered around a specific theme. FREE Barnes & Noble, 7849 N. Blackstone Ave., Fresno. 437-0484
•TO OWL HOLLOW AND BACK: EVENING BIRDING Walk from 6:15 to 8:45 p.m. around the River Center. FREE, $3 suggested donation. San Joaquin River Parkway Trust, 11605 Old Friant Road, Fresno. 248-8480
14 Sunday
•ALL ABOARD!—REEDLEY Enjoy a live steam train tour through the blossoms. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $3 for age two and up. FREE admission to the farm where you can walk the nature trail, visit the children’s play area and the picnic area by the creek. Drinks and snacks are available. Hillcrest & Wahtoke Railroad, 6943 S. Reed. 638-2762.
•FANNY BUYS THE FARM—REEDLEY Hmmm...What’s in store for Fanny Feastyoureyes? Could this mean the girl has hoed her last row? Or does it mean that she is getting her roots, down on the farm? Will Flossie and Fiona Feastyoureyes “bale” her out? Reedley Opera House, 1720 10th Street, Reedley. Call Box office for times and prices. (559) 638-6500 or (866) 977-6500.
•READ TO A DOG Kids, with reading skills can come read to Atlas or Minnie, tail waggin’ dog tutors at 3:30 p.m. Clovis Regional Library, 1155 Fifth Street. 299-9531
15 Monday
•HOMEWORK HELP Kids, K-12, bring your homework or study questions at 3:30 p.m. First come, first served. FREE Woodward Park Regional Library, 944 E. Perrin Ave., Fresno. 433-3135
•HOMEWORK HELP—MENDOTA Kids if you have a homework question, get one-on-one tutoring help 3 p.m. FREE at Mendota Branch Library, 1246 Belmont Ave. 655-3391
•PRESCHOOL STORYTIME—RIVERDALE Preschool and lapsit storytime full of stories, songs, fingerplays and rhymes. 11 a.m. FREE Riverdale Branch Library, 20975 Malsbary. 867-3381
•READ TO OLLIE—PINEDALE School age kids read to Ollie, our service dog. 3 p.m. Pinedale Branch Library, 7170 N. San Pablo. 439-0486
•READ TO ZOEY Kids can read to this registered therapy dog. 3 p.m. FREE Fig Garden Regional Library, 3071 W. Bullard Ave., Fresno 438-4071
•STUDY HALL Grades 7-12 only, use your laptop, get homework help, do your homework. Food and drink OK! 3:30 p.m. FREE Woodward Park Regional Library, 944 E. Perrin Ave., Fresno. 433-3135
16 Tuesday
•ART SMART—ORANGE COVE Art Smart lessons for kids, K-tweens, incorporates the arts into curriculum subjects by tieing math, language arts and science to the visual arts. 4 p.m. FREE Orange Cove Branch Library, 523 Park Blvd. 626-7942
•CHESS—AUBERRY All ages and abilities 3:30 p.m. FREE at Auberry Branch Library, 33049 Auberry Rd. 855-8523
•COMPUTER HELP Learn how to copy, cut, paste, insert pictures, format a document, custom print and more! 9:30 a.m. FREE Fresno Central Library, 2420 Mariposa St., Fresno. 488-3195 #3
•FIREFIGHTER STORIES—SANGER Preschoolers hear stories about firefighters and work on a craft. 10:30 a.m. Sanger Branch Library, 1812 Seventh Street. 875-2435
•INFANT/ TODDLER STORY & PLAY TIME—FOWLER Educational stories songs, fingerplays, dances, and social/play time! FREE 9 a. m. Fowler Branch Library, 306 S. 7th Street. 834-3114
•LIBRARY HELP—ORANGE COVE All ages can make an appointment to get one-on-one library assistance with homework, job search, applications or searching the Web. 1 p.m. FREE Orange Cove Branch Library, 523 Park Blvd. 626-7942
•PRESCHOOL STORYTIME AND CRAFT—FOWLER Preschoolers hear educational stories, songs, fingerplay, dances, and crafts. FREE 11 a.m. Fowler Branch Library, 306 S. 7th Street, 834-3114
•READING TO ROXIE Children who are readers can relax and read to Roxie, a registered therapy dog at 3 p.m. Fig Garden Regional Library, 3071 W. Bullard Ave., Fresno. 438-4071
•STORYBOOK TIME—TULARE Preschool storytime with songs, fingerplays and games 6:15 p.m. FREE Tulare Public Library, 113 North “F” Street. 685-2341
17 Wednesday
•BABY STORYTIME Enjoy music, stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and games for children from birth through age two with an adult. 10 a.m. FREE Clovis Regional Library, 1155 Fifth St. 299-9531
•CHAFFEE ZOOMOBILE’S “WILD CALIFORNIA” Kids grades 2-5 come meet critters that are native to California and find out what makes these animals unique! FREE 3:30 p.m. Sunnyside Regional Library, 5566 E Kings Canyon Rd., Fresno. 255-6594
•GAMES AND FUN—SANGER Kids K-6, tweens and teens, can play board games and other fun activities at 1:30 p.m. FREE Sanger Branch Library, 1812 Seventh Street. 875-2435
•HOMEWORK HELP Kids, K-12, bring your homework or study questions at 3:30 p.m. First come, first served. FREE Woodward Park Regional Library, 944 E. Perrin Ave., Fresno. 433-3135
•HOMEWORK HELP—MENDOTA Kids if you have a homework question, come get one-on-one tutoring help 3 p.m. FREE at Mendota Branch Library, 1246 Belmont Ave. 655-3391
•INFANT/TODDLER STORYTIME Stories, songs, fingerplays and bounces for ages through two. 9:30 a.m. FREE Sunnyside Regional Library, 5566 E. Kings Canyon Rd. Fresno. 255-6594
•MAGNET ART—FOWLER Kids make a cool magnet out of recycled manga art magazines and picture books 4 p.m. FREE Please sign up. Fowler Branch Library, 306 S. 7th Street. 834-3114
•NATURE KIDS—SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE “South America” What languages do they speak in South America, what types of food do they eat, what snakes are there, how big do they get, what types of games do the kids play? Come find out! Toddler classes at 10-11 a.m. for ages 3-5. First class free, $20 a month for members, and $32 a month for non-members. The Discovery Center, 1937 N. Winery Ave., Fresno. 251-5533.
•ORIGAMI CRAFT—ORANGE COVE Tweens, teens join in for origami fun making different origami creations. FREE 4 p.m. Orange Cove Branch Library, 523 Park Blvd. 626-7942
•PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Interactive story time for children ages 3-5 with stories, finger plays, music and movement FREE at the following libraries: 9:30 and 10:30 Woodward Park Regional, 944 E. Perrin Ave, Fresno, 433-3135; 10 a.m. Pinedale Branch, 7170 N. San Pablo, 439-0486; Fig Garden Regional 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. 3071 W. Bullard Ave., Fresno, 438-4071; Auberry Branch at 10:30 a.m. 33049 Auberry Road, 855-8523; at 10:30 a.m. Selma Branch, 2200 Selma Avenue, 896-3393 and 11 a.m. Clovis Regional, 1155 Fifth St. 299-9531.
•READ TO A DOG Kids can read to Nick, a registered therapy dog that loves kids and books 2 p.m. Registration required, Woodward Park Regional Library, 944 E. Perrin Ave., Fresno. 433-3135
•ROCKIN’ READERS Stories and activities for kids grades K to 3. FREE 3:30 p.m. Fig Garden Regional Library, 3071 W. Bullard Ave, Fresno. 438-4071
•STUDY HALL Grades 7-12 only, use your laptop, get homework help, or just do homework. Food and drink OK! 3:30 p.m. FREE Woodward Park Regional Library, 944 E. Perrin Ave., Fresno. 433-3135
•TODDLER TIME WEDNESDAY Ages 1-4 join storyteller Vivian at 10 a.m. for stories, simple crafts and a snack. FREE Barnes & Noble, 7849 N. Blackstone Ave., Fresno. 437-0484
18 Thursday
•INFANT/TODDLER LAP-SIT Interactive program of music, stories, fingerplays, bounces, games, and more. FREE 10 a.m. Fig Garden Regional Library, 3071 W. Bullard Ave., Fresno, 438-4071; 10 a.m. and 10:45 Woodward Park Regional, 944 E. Perrin Ave., Fresno. 433-3135.
•ONE-ON-ONE COMPUTER CLASS—MENDOTA Want to learn computer basics? Have questions? Want to practice your skills with a tutor? 10 a.m. Call for an appointment. FREE Mendota Branch Library, 1246 Belmont Ave. 655-3391
•PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Storytime with songs, fingerplay, rhymes and crafts. FREE 9:30 a.m. Sunnyside Regional Library, 5566 E. Kings Canyon Rd., Fresno, 255-6594 and 11a.m. at Kerman Branch, 15081 W Kearney Plaza, 846-8804.
•STORYTIME A love of reading grows at Petunia’s Place at 11 a.m. FREE. 2017 West Bullard, Fresno. 438-1561
•TOT TIME AT FRESNO CHAFFEE ZOO Bring your child aged 18 months to five years at 9:30 a.m. Experience a variety of activities together from interactive story time, play centers, crafts, to animal encounters! Member (adult & child) $8. Non-member (adult & child) $10. Education Department, 894 West Belmont, Fresno. 498-5920
•Wii GAMING—KERMAN Teens can experience the Nintendo Wii, MarioKart, Bowling and other fun games FREE at 6 p.m. Kerman Branch Library, 15081 W. Kearney Plaza. 846-8804
19 Friday
•INFANT/TODDLER LAP-SIT Songs, finger plays, and stories for children from birth to age two with an adult. 10 a.m. FREE Fig Garden Regional Library, 3071 W. Bullard Ave., Fresno. 438-4071
•STORYBOOK TIME—TULARE Preschool storytime with songs, fingerplays and games 11:15 a.m. FREE Tulare Public Library, 113 North “F” Street. 685-2341
•STORYTIME A love of reading grows at Petunia’s Place at 11 a.m. FREE. 2017 West Bullard, Fresno. 438-1561
•TODDLER STORYTIME Interactive storytime with music, movement, and fun for 2-3 year olds at 10 a.m. FREE Clovis Regional Library, 1155 Fifth Street. 299-9531
20 Saturday
•AFTERNOON CRAFTS Kids, the Cedar-Clinton Library has some simple fun craft activities for you to work on at 2 p.m. today. FREE 4150 E. Clinton Ave., Fresno. 442-1770
•ALL ABOARD!—REEDLEY Enjoy a live steam train tour through the blossoms. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The train runs every 20 minutes, $3 for age two and up. FREE admission to the farm where you can walk the nature trail, visit the children’s play area and the picnic area by the creek. Drinks and snacks are available. Hillcrest & Wahtoke Railroad, 6943 S. Reed. 638-2762.
•BALLET FOLKLORICO—FOWLER The Ballet Folklorico club of Washington Union High School will perform at 11 a.m. today. FREE Fowler Branch Library, 306 S. 7th Street. 834-3114
•FAMILY FILM The Friends of Cedar-Clinton Library present “The Spongebob Squarepants Movie” for all ages to enjoy. 12:30 p.m. FREE 4150 E. Clinton Ave, Fresno. 442-1770
•PANCAKE BREAKFAST Stop at the San Joaquin River Center for a delicious pancake breakfast, 8-10:30 a.m. Enjoy all-you-can eat pancakes, sausage and assorted beverages. $5 per person. 11605 Old Friant Road, Fresno. 248-8480
•PARTY AT PETUNIA’S Children will be enchanted with stories as well as the opportunity to make a craft. 11 a.m. FREE Petunia’s Place, 2017 West Bullard, Fresno. 438-1561
•SATURDAY SCIENCE—ALL ABOUT EGGS Do amphibians come from eggs too? Do they float, what color are they, and what do the babies look like? 12, 1 and 2 p.m. $5 per family. The Discovery Center, 1944 North Winery, Fresno. 251-5533
•SATURDAY STORYTIME Ages 4+ join Vivian at 11 a.m. for a themed story with matching craft and snack. FREE Barnes & Noble, 7849 N. Blackstone Ave., Fresno. 437-0484
•TARANTULA LADY—ORANGE COVE The Tarantula Lady will teach kids of all ages about these critters today at 11 a.m. FREE Orange Cove Branch Library, 523 Park Blvd. 626-7942
•TOT TIME AT FRESNO CHAFFEE ZOO Bring your child aged 18 months to five years at 9:30 a.m. Experience activities together from interactive story time, play, crafts, to animal encounters! Member (adult & child) $8. Non-member (adult & child) $10. Education Department, 894 West Belmont, Fresno. 498-5920
•WILDFLOWER WALK See the foothills on a two mile round trip with a nature walk guide at the River Gorge. 9:30-2 p.m. After a picnic lunch visit the recreated Native American Bark Village. $10 per person, $5 for Trust Members. San Joaquin River Parkway Trust. 11605 Old Friant Road, Fresno. 248-8480.
21 Sunday
•ALL ABOARD!—REEDLEY Enjoy a live steam train tour through the blossoms. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $3 for age two and up. FREE admission to the farm. Walk the nature trail, visit the children’s play area and the picnic area by the creek. Drinks and snacks are available. Hillcrest & Wahtoke Railroad, 6943 S. Reed. 638-2762.
•READ TO A DOG Kids, with reading skills can come read to Atlas or Minnie, tail waggin’ dog tutors at 3:30 p.m. Clovis Regional Library, 1155 Fifth Street. 299-9531
22 Monday
•HOMEWORK HELP Kids, K-12, bring your homework or study questions at 3:30 p.m. First come, first served. FREE Woodward Park Regional Library, 944 E. Perrin Ave., Fresno. 433-3135
•HOMEWORK HELP—MENDOTA Kids if you have a homework question, come get one-on-one tutoring help 3 p.m. FREE at Mendota Branch Library, 1246 Belmont Ave. 655-3391
•PRESCHOOL STORYTIME—RIVERDALE Preschool and lapsit storytime full of stories, songs, fingerplays and rhymes. 11 a.m. FREE Riverdale Branch Library, 20975 Malsbary. 867-3381
•READ TO OLLIE—PINEDALE School age kids come meet Ollie, our service dog and read to him. 3 p.m. Pinedale Branch Library, 7170 N. San Pablo. 439-0486
•READ TO ZOEY Kids read to a registered therapy dog. 3 p.m. Children’s Area, Fig Garden Regional Library, 3071 W. Bullard Ave., Fresno 438-4071
23 Tuesday
•ART SMART—ORANGE COVE Kids, art lessons that incorporates art and subjects such a math, language arts and science through fun exercises. 4 p.m. FREE Orange Cove Branch Library, 523 Park Blvd. 626-7942
•BABY PLAY AND LEARN—SANGER Brain games, activities and baby signs for infants. 10 a.m. FREE Sanger Branch Library, 1812 Seventh Street. 875-2435
•CHESS—AUBERRY This is a fun time for all ages and abilities 3:30 p.m. FREE at Auberry Branch Library, 33049 Auberry Rd. 855-8523
•INFANT/ TODDLER STORY & PLAY TIME—FOWLER Educational stories, songs, fingerplays, dances, and social/play time! FREE 9 a.m. Fowler Branch Library, 306 S. 7th Street. 834-3114
•LIBRARY HELP—ORANGE COVE All ages can make an appointment to get one-on-one library assistance with homework, job search, applications or searching the Web. 1 p.m. FREE Orange Cove Branch Library, 523 Park Blvd. 626-7942
•PRESCHOOL STORYTIME—FOWLER Preschool children hear fun and educational stories, songs, fingerplays, dances and crafts FREE 11 a.m. Fowler Branch Library, 306 S. 7th Street. 834-3114
•READ TO ROXIE Kids can relax and read to this registered therapy dog. 3 p.m. FREE Fig Garden Regional Library, 3071 W. Bullard Ave., Fresno 438-4071
•STORYBOOK TIME—TULARE Preschool storytime with songs, fingerplays and games 6:15 p.m. FREE Tulare Public Library, 113 North “F” Street. 685-2341
•TOT TIME AT FRESNO CHAFFEE ZOO Bring your child, aged 18 months to five years at 9:30 a.m. to experience a variety of activities together from interactive story time, play centers, crafts, to animal encounters! Member (adult & child) $8. Non-member (adult & child) $10. Education Department, 894 West Belmont, Fresno. 498-5920
24 Wednesday
•BABY STORYTIME Interactive program of music, stories, fingerplays, rhymes, bounces and games for children from birth through age two with an adult. 10 a.m. FREE Clovis Regional Library, 1155 Fifth St. 299-9531
•HOMEWORK HELP—MENDOTA Kids if you have a homework question, come get one-on-one tutoring help. 3 p.m. FREE at Mendota Branch Library, 1246 Belmont Ave. 655-3391
•INFANT/TODDLER STORYTIME Stories, songs, fingerplays and bounces for ages through two. 9:30 a.m. FREE Sunnyside Regional Library, 5566 E. Kings Canyon Rd. Fresno. 255-6594
•NATURE KIDS—SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE “India” What is the climate, what types of food are grown, do kids play sports, what types of animals are in India? Toddler classes at 10-11 a.m., ages 3-5. First class free, $20 a month for members, and $32 a month for non-members. The Discovery Center, 1937 N. Winery Ave., Fresno. 251-5533
•PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Interactive story time for children ages 3-5 with stories, finger plays, music and movement FREE at the following libraries: 9:30 and 10:30 Woodward Park Regional, 944 E. Perrin Ave, Fresno, 433-3135; 10 a.m. Pinedale Branch, 7170 N. San Pablo, 439-0486; Fig Garden Regional 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. 3071 W. Bullard Ave., Fresno, 438-4071; Auberry Branch at 10:30 a.m. 33049 Auberry Road, 855-8523.
•READ TO A DOG Kids can read to Nick, a registered therapy dog that loves kids and books 2 p.m. Registration required, Woodward Park Regional Library, 944 E. Perrin Ave., Fresno. 433-3135
•ROCKIN’ READERS Stories and activities for kids grades K to 3. FREE 3:30 p.m. Fig Garden Regional Library, 3071 W. Bullard Ave, Fresno. 438-4071
•TODDLER TIME WEDNESDAY Ages 1-4 join storyteller Vivian at 10 a.m. for stories, simple crafts and a snack. FREE Barnes & Noble, 7849 N. Blackstone Ave., Fresno. 437-0484
25 Thursday
•CAMP FAIR 2010 Central California Parent Magazine presents this showcase of sleep-away, local, sports, activity and enrichment camps. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet camp representatives on hand to share their summer programs. 5-8:30 p.m. Admission is FREE. Held at Peoples Church Gymnasium, 7172 North Cedar, Fresno. 435-1409
•INFANT/TODDLER LAP-SIT Interactive program of music, stories, fingerplays, bounces, games, and more. FREE 10 a.m. Fig Garden Regional Library, 3071 W. Bullard Ave., Fresno, 438-4071; 10 a.m. and 10:45 Woodward Park Regional, 944 E. Perrin Ave., Fresno. 433-3135.
•ONE-ON-ONE COMPUTER CLASS—MENDOTA Want to learn computer basics? Have questions? Want to practice your skills with a tutor? 10 a.m. Call for an appointment. FREE Mendota Branch Library, 1246 Belmont Ave. 655-3391
•PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Storytime with songs, fingerplay, rhymes and crafts. FREE 9:30 a.m. Sunnyside Regional Library, 5566 E. Kings Canyon Rd., Fresno, 255-6594 and 11a.m. at Kerman Branch, 15081 W Kearney Plaza, 846-8804.
•STORYTIME A love of reading grows at Petunia’s Place at 11 a.m. FREE. 2017 West Bullard, Fresno. 438-1561
•Wii GAMING—KERMAN Teens can experience the Nintendo Wii, MarioKart, Bowling and other fun games FREE at 6 p.m. Kerman Branch Library, 15081 W. Kearney Plaza. 846-8804
26 Friday
•INFANT/TODDLER LAP-SIT Songs, finger plays, and stories for children from birth to age two with an adult. 10 a.m. FREE Fig Garden Regional Library, 3071 W. Bullard Ave., Fresno. 438-4071
•STORYBOOK TIME—TULARE Preschool storytime with songs, fingerplays and games 11:15 a.m. FREE Tulare Public Library, 113 North “F” Street. 685-2341
•STORYTIME A special storytime today features Mr. Mustache, entertainment specialist, who will delight preschoolers with silly stories and magic. 11 a.m. FREE Petunia’s Place, 2017 West Bullard, Fresno. 438-1561
•TODDLER STORYTIME Storytime with music and movement for 2-3 year olds. FREE 10 a.m. Clovis Regional Library, 1155 Fifth Street. 299-9531
27 Saturday
•AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE STORYTIME All ages enjoy stories in sign language. FREE 2 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 7849 N. Blackstone Avenue, Fresno. 437-0480
•EASTER EGG HUNT Kids enjoy Easter crafts, games and Easter egg hunt at 10 a.m. FREE for children 0 to 11 years of age. Bring your own basket. A special appearance by the Easter Bunny. Sierra Bicentennial Park, Sunnyside and Sierra Avenues, Clovis. 324-2780
•SATURDAY STORYTIME Ages 4+ join Vivian at 11 a.m. for storytime centered around a specific theme with a matching craft and a snack. FREE Barnes & Noble, 7849 N. Blackstone Ave., Fresno. 437-0484
•SPRING EGG FEST Come to the Discovery Center for a most egg-cellent day! Music, magic show, activities, dancing and of course the egg-citing egg hunt. 10 a.m. to 2 .m. $5 at the gate. 1937 N. Winery, Fresno. 251-5533
28 Sunday
•READ TO A DOG Kids, with reading skills can come read to Atlas or Minnie, tail waggin’ dog tutors at 3:30 p.m. Clovis Regional Library, 1155 Fifth Street. 299-9531
29 Monday
•PRESCHOOL STORYTIME—RIVERDALE Preschool and lapsit storytime full of stories, songs, fingerplays and rhymes. 11 a.m. FREE Riverdale Branch Library, 20975 Malsbary. 867-3381
•READ TO OLLIE—PINEDALE School age kids come meet Ollie, our service dog and read to him. 3 p.m. Pinedale Branch Library, 7170 N. San Pablo. 439-0486
•READ TO ZOEY Kids can read to this registered therapy dog. 3 p.m. FREE Children’s Area at Fig Garden Regional Library, 3071 W. Bullard Ave., Fresno 438-4071
30 Tuesday
•ART SMART—ORANGE COVE Art Smart lessons for kids, K-tweens, incorporates the arts into curriculum subjects by tieing math, language arts and science to the visual arts. 4 p.m. FREE Orange Cove Branch Library, 523 Park Blvd. 626-7942
•CHESS—AUBERRY This is a fun time for all ages and abilities 3:30 p.m. FREE at Auberry Branch Library, 33049 Auberry Rd. 855-8523
•FIREFIGHTER STORIES—SANGER School age kids hear stories about firefighters and work on a craft at 3:30 p.m. FREE Sanger Branch Library, 1812 Seventh Street. 875-2435
•INFANT/ TODDLER STORY & PLAY TIME—FOWLER Fun and educational stories songs, fingerplays, dances, and social/play time! FREE 9 a. m. Fowler Branch Library, 306 S. 7th Street. 834-3114
•PRESCHOOL STORYTIME—FOWLER Preschool children can hear fun and educational stories, songs, fingerplays, dances and crafts FREE 11 a.m. Fowler Branch Library, 306 S. 7th Street. 834-3114
•READING TO ROXIE Children who are readers can relax and read to Roxie, a registered therapy dog at 3 p.m. Fig Garden Regional Library, 3071 W. Bullard Ave., Fresno. 438-4071
•STORYBOOK TIME—TULARE Preschool storytime with songs, fingerplays and games 6:15 p.m. FREE Tulare Public Library, 113 North “F” Street. 685-2341
31 Wednesday
•BABY STORYTIME Interactive program of music, stories, fingerplays, rhymes, bounces and games for children from birth through age two with an adult. 10 a.m. FREE Clovis Regional Library, 1155 Fifth St. 299-9531
•NATURE KIDS—”SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE”
“Africa” What does Africa look like, what kinds of animals live in the grasslands, whay types of animals live in the savanna. Come find out! You can even see live animals! Toddler classes at 10-11 a.m. for ages 3-5. First class free, $20 a month for members, and $32 a month for non-members. The Discovery Center, 1937 N. Winery Ave., Fresno. 251-5533.
•TODDLER TIME WEDNESDAY Ages 1-4 join storyteller Vivian at 10 a.m. for stories, simple crafts and a snack. FREE Barnes & Noble, 7849 N. Blackstone Ave., Fresno. 437-0484
