Everett Public Library: Main branch, 2702 Hoyt Ave., 425-257-8030; Evergreen branch, 9512 Evergreen Way, 425-257-8250; www.epls.org. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Events are free.
Stories from Junk Puppet Land, a puppet show performed by the Zambini Brothers, 2 p.m. Aug. 6, main library.
One-man comedy show with Alex Zerbe, 4 p.m. Aug. 8, main library. Enjoy amazing stunts and laughs at this free family show for elementary school kids and older.
Puppet show animal tales, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 9, Evergreen branch and 4 p.m. Aug. 11, main library.
Paws to Read, 3 to 5 p.m. Mondays, Evergreen branch.
Preschool play group, 10:30 a.m. to noon Fridays, Evergreen branch only.
Baby and Me story time, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, main library; 10:30 a.m. Mondays, Evergreen branch.
Toddler story time, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, main library; 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, Evergreen branch.
Preschool story time, 10:30 Thursdays, main library; 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Evergreen branch.
Imagine Children’s Museum: 1502 Wall St., Everett; 425-258-1006; www.imaginecm.org. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. Closed most Mondays. Admission is $7.75 or free for ages 12 months and younger.
Day camps, geared toward potty-trained kids starting at age 3, are available all summer for half and full days. See the website for details and pricing.
Free admission for Friday Night Live, offered from 5:30 to 9 p.m. on the third Friday of every month.
Sno-Isle Libraries: There are 21 Sno-Isle library branches in Snohomish and Island counties. Call 877-766-4753 to learn more about your local branch or see www.sno-isle.org.
Educational activities, live entertainment, classes and book groups are offered seven days a week for children, teens and adults, including library-based book clubs.
Free story times catering to babies, 2-year-olds, toddlers and preschoolers are offered at various branches in addition to all-ages evening and pajama story times for families.
“Reading with Rover” and “Reading with Carmen and Risa” sessions are offered regularly for youngsters who want to practice reading out loud to dogs.
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