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First Posted: 8/28/2013
THIS WEEK: Sept. 6 to 12, 2013
Lego Club. Marian Sutherland Kirby Library, 35 Kirby Ave., Mountain Top. 1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday. 474-9313.
The Story of Fish and Snail, a sweet and playful story about friendship by Deborah Freedman. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Arena Hub Plaza, Wilkes-Barre Township. 10 a.m. Tuesday; 6:30 p.m. Thursday. 829-4210.
Red Robin pays a visit at the Marian Sutherland Kirby Library, 35 Kirby Ave., Mountain Top. 10 a.m. Tuesday. 474-9313.
For Me, for You, for Later, PNC Bank’s “Grow Up Great” six-week program which teaches ages 3 to 5 about spending, giving and saving money. Marian Sutherland Kirby Library, 35 Kirby Ave., Mountain Top. Thursdays at 11 a.m. through Oct. 17. Registration: 474-9313.
Fall Story Time, a six-week session for ages 3 to 5. Marian Sutherland Kirby Library, 35 Kirby Ave., Mountain Top. Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. through Oct. 9. Registration: 474-9313.
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Music Together, singing, dancing and playing along with the internationally known music-and-movement program for children up to age 5. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, Arena Hub Plaza, Wilkes-Barre Township. 11 a.m. Sept. 14. 829-4210.
Lapsit Program, for ages 6 months to two years. Marian Sutherland Kirby Library, 35 Kirby Ave., Mountain Top. 1:30 p.m. Sept. 16 and 20. Registration: 474-9313.
Talk Like a Pirate Storytime, tales of treasure, plunder, sea and sail to celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Arena Hub Plaza, Wilkes-Barre Township. 10 a.m. Sept. 17; 6:30 p.m. Sept. 19. 829-4210.
Curiosity Day, with storybook character Curious George along with monkey mask-making, storytelling, treats and more. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Arena Hub Plaza, Wilkes-Barre Township. 11 a.m. Sept. 21. 829-4210.
Lego Club. Marian Sutherland Kirby Library, 35 Kirby Ave., Mountain Top. 1 to 2:30 p.m. Sept. 21. 474-9313.
Knitting Nancy, learning to use a “knitting mushroom” or “Knitting Nancy.” For ages 4 to 12 during tours of the historic Swetland Homestead, 885 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming. 1 to 4 p.m. Sept. 22. $4, $2 children. 822-1727.
Hands-On Learning with Crocodile Creek. Have fun assembling the Crocodile Creek Circus Tower Floor Puzzle along with counting practice, motor skills and animal identification. For ages 3 to 5. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Arena Hub Plaza, Wilkes-Barre Township. 1 p.m. Sept. 22. 829-4210.
Hands-On Learning with Lego, a Build-a-Robot workshop for age 8 and older. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Arena Hub Plaza, Wilkes-Barre Township. 2 p.m. Sept. 22. Registration: 829-4210.
Cinderelephant Storytime, a reading of Emma Dodd’s twist on a classic tale. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Arena Hub Plaza, Wilkes-Barre Township. 10 a.m. Sept. 24; 6:30 p.m. Sept. 26. 829-4210.
Natural Wonders: Fall Harvest, a nature program for ages 3 to 5. Lackawanna Environmental Institute, 10 Moffat Drive, Moscow. 1 to 2:30 p.m. Sept. 26. Registration: 842-1506.
Arthur Visits Storytime. Celebrate author and illustrator Marc Brown, creator of the “Arthur” series, with stories and activities. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Arena Hub Plaza, Wilkes-Barre Township. 11 a.m. Sept. 28. 829-4210.
Dinosaur Train Live! Buddy’s Big Adventure, an interactive, fun-filled trip back in time to an age when dinosaurs roamed the earth — and rode in trains! Based on the popular PBS children’s series. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. Oct. 17. $25, $15. 826-1100.
Pirate and Princess Adventure, a “Disney Junior Live on Tour” performance with characters from “Sofia the First” and “Jake and the Never Land Pirates” along with appearances by Cinderella, Doc McStuffins and Peter Pan. Mohegan Sun Arena, 255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Township. 2 and 5 p.m. Nov. 10. $65, $50, $26. 800-745-3000.
Madeline and the Bad Hat, a ArtsPower children’s theater production in which Madeline learns that first impressions aren’t everything. Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Ave. 11 a.m. Nov. 16 $8. Preceded by a Wiggles & Giggles Workshop at 10 a.m. $5. 344-1111.
Max & Ruby in The Nutcracker Suite, the cartoon bunnies take to the stage in a magical performance of Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 6 p.m. Dec. 19. $30, $20. 826-1100.
Doktor Kaboom, spectacular (and often successful) science experiments designed to involve, educate and entertain children while exploring the world of science. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 10 a,n, Feb. 13. $9. 826-1100.
Junie B. Jones, a musical about Junie’s first-grade experiences performed by Theatreworks USA. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 10 a.m. March 28. $9. 826-1100.
The Monster Who Ate My Peas, ArtsPower’s newest musical about the young boy who hates peas. Based on the multi award-winning book by Danny Schnitzlein. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 10 a.m. April 4. $9. 826-1100.
The Teacher from the Black Lagoon and Other Storybooks, Theatreworks USA’s production about first-day-of-school jitters. Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Ave. 11 a.m. May 3. $8. Preceded by a Wiggles & Giggles Workshop at 10 a.m. $5. 344-1111.
Peter Pan, an adapted version of the story of three London children who fly off to Never Never Land with a magical boy who refuses to grow up. Performed by Theatreworks USA at the F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 10 a.m. May 15. $9. 826-1100.