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First Posted: 1/25/2013
Family Storytime, open to all ages. Pittston Memorial Library, 47 Broad St. Saturdays at 1:30 p.m. through Feb. 9. 654-9565.
Chef for the Day, for ages 5 to 12. Prepare and enjoy a dish at the Brown Barn Café, 100 Overbrook Road, Shavertown. 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. $15 includes a $5 gift certificate. Registration: 674-9787.
Hangout Club, a book club for teens in grades 6 to 12. Included: a discussion of Leviathon by Scott Westerfield. Pittston Memorial Library, 47 Broad St. 6 p.m. Tuesday. 654-9565.
Toddler Storytime, for 18 months to age 3. Pittston Memorial Library, 47 Broad St. Tuesdays at 10 a.m. through Feb. 5. 654-9565.
Black Dog Story Time, a tale about confronting your fears. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Arena Hub Plaza, Wilkes-Barre Township. 10 a.m. Tuesday; 6:30 p.m. Thursday. 829-4210.
Preschool Storytime, for age 3 to pre-kindergarten. Pittston Memorial Library, 47 Broad St. Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. and Wednesdays at 10 a.m. through Feb. 6. 654-9565.
For Me, For You, For Later, a program to teach preschoolers financial concepts with stories, crafts and snacks. Wyoming Free Library, 358 Wyoming Ave. 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays through Feb. 26. Registration: 693-1364.
My Grownup and Me, a play time and story circle for children ages 1 to 3. North Branch of the Osterhout Library, 28 Oliver St., Wilkes-Barre. 10 a.m. Thursdays from Feb. 2 to March 1. 822-4660.
Cecily Beasley Story Time, a reading of Watch Your Tongue, Cecily Beasley about a rude little girl. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Arena Hub Plaza, Wilkes-Barre Township. 10 a.m. Feb. 5; 6:30 p.m. Feb. 7. 829-4210.
Valentine’s Day Story Time, a reading of The Perfect Hug by Joanna Walsh. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Arena Hub Plaza, Wilkes-Barre Township. 11 a.m. Feb. 9. 829-4210.
Water Water Everywhere, learning about density, absorption and surface tension and creating blooming flowers, a soap-powered fish and a floating water beastie. West Pittston Library, 200 Exeter Ave. 6 p.m. Feb. 11. Free. Registration: 654-9847.
Working at a Job and Earning Money, introducing children to the idea of earning and purchasing. West Pittston Library, 200 Exeter Ave. 1 p.m. Feb. 22. Free. Registration: 654-9847.
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, hosted by the David Blight Dancers. Applebee’s Bar & Grill, Wilkes-Barre. 8 to 10 a.m. Feb. 24. $7, $5 children. 823-3914.
Maple Sugaring for Scout Groups, a day in the sugarbush with tours and demonstrations followed by pancakes with syrup. Monroe County Environmental Education Center, 8050 Running Valley Road, Stroudsburg. Programs can be scheduled between 8:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. March 9. $5 adults, $3 scouts. Reservations: 629-3061.
Jazz for Kids, with Bill Carter and the Presbybop Quartet. First Presbyterian Church, 300 School St., Clarks Summit. 4 p.m. April 7. Free but donations accepted. 586-6306.
Peter and the Wolf, the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic performs Sergei Prokofiev’s tale in a special children’s concert. Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton. April 14, 2013 with pre-concert activities at 1 p.m. and concert at 2 p.m. $9. 341-1568.
Tom Knight Puppet Show, a collection of songs and skits for children about the environment, animals and books. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. 1:30 p.m. April 17. Free. 996-1500.
Pajanimals Live! The Jim Henson Company children’s production with lively music, interactive dance fun and silly adventures as seen on the preschool channel Sprout and NBC Kids. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 6 p.m. April 17. $34, $19. 826-1100.