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HeraldKids Book Club: Join Rebecca Hover at 7 p.m. Thursdays at Barnes &Noble, 19401 Alderwood Mall Parkway, Lynnwood, to read along with “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.” Find out about the book club in Sunday’s Travel &Leisure or go to www.heraldnet.com/bookclub. Call 425-771-2220 for information about the Thursday events.

“Alice in Wonderland”: Village Theatre Kidstage performance, 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, through April 17, $7 to $9. Stanwood High School Performing Arts Center, 7400 272nd St. NW, Stanwood; 425-257-8600.

Boys and Girls Club: Gymnastics and dance classes for kids and families include gymnastics 1 through 3, preschool creative movements, children’s dance 1. For information, call 425-334-7766 or 425-397-3964.

City of Lynnwood: The city of Lynnwood Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department offers classes for youth and families. Discounts are offered to residents of Lynnwood. For information and registration, call the Lynnwood Recreation Center, 425-771-4030:

* Teens’ Tuesdays, ages 13 to 18, 7 to 9 p.m. every Tuesday, free.

* Night Waves, grades seven to 12, 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. every Saturday, $3.

Columbine Yarns: Free knitting groups. 720 238th SE, Suite E, Bothell; 425-806-8129.

* Teen knit group, intermediate and advanced knitters, 4 p.m. Thursdays.

* Kids knit group, ages 8 to 14, 4 p.m. Tuesdays.

Everett Public Library: All children’s events are free and held at the library locations, unless otherwise marked. Some classes require registration. Main branch, 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett; Evergreen branch, 9512 Evergreen Way, Everett; 425-257-8030.

* Play group for parents and children, a drop-in play group, 10 a.m. to noon Fridays, Evergreen.

* Story time, 2 to 3 years, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, through April 12, main.

* Story time, 3 to 6 years, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, through April 14, main.

* Family story time, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, through April 13, Evergreen.

* “All About Wolves” presentation, 4 p.m. April 18, main.

* Ocean of fun, crafts and games, 10:30 a.m. April 20, Evergreen, 10:30 a.m. April 28, main.

“Lily’s Crossing”: 2 p.m. April 17, $10 to $12, Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave., Everett; 425-257-8600.

Mill Creek Library: 15429 Bothell-Everett Highway, Mill Creek; 425-337-4822. All children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.

* Basics of mural design, 3 p.m. April 20.

* Combine sketches into a unified plan, 3 p.m. April 21.

* Apply design and begin painting, 3 p.m. April 27.

* Complete the mural, 3 p.m. April 28.

Spring break discovery days: Edmonds Parks and Recreation offers spring break nature day camp classes, include “Tidepool Treasures,” “Birds ‘n Bats,” and “Weird Wildlife,” 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. through April 15, registration required; 425-771-0230.

“A Year With Frog and Toad”: The story of two best friends – a frog and a toad – who spend four fun-filled seasons having one adventure after another, through June 5. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Center; www.sct.org, 206-441-4488.

Barnes &Noble events: 18025 Garden Way NE, Woodinville; 425-398-1990. Weekly story time, 11 a.m. Wednesdays; story time, 11 a.m. Saturdays.

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