KIDSTUFF

  • Monday, June 20, 2011 12:01am
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Beach Camp at Sunset Bay: Sunset Bay Resort, 14725 Norma Beach Road, Edmonds. Register with the Edmonds parks and recreation department, 425-771-0230 or www.reczone.org. See sunsetbaywharf.com for more about the camp.

Weekly sessions, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, start June

27; $350 per child. This water-sports day camp includes instruction in kayaking, sailing, windsurfing, wake boarding, innertubing, for any level of experience and ability.

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.

Summer reading program registration starts on June 24 at both branches. School-aged children and teens earn prizes for filling out their reading logs, then enter a drawing to win a bike or scooter if they reach their reading goals. Reading logs will be available until July 31.

Paws to Read, 3 to 5 p.m. Mondays, Evergreen branch.

Preschool play group, 10:30 a.m. to noon Fridays, Evergreen branch only.

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.

Kids’ night out, 6 to 9:30 p.m. June 25; $30 per kid, $15 for each additional sibling for members, and $35 and $20 for nonmembers. Kids, age 4 to 12, enjoy a Hawaiian night with pizza, punch and games. Space is limited. Call early.

Sno-Isle Libraries: There are 21 Sno-Isle library branches in Snohomish and Island counties offering free story times and book discussion groups for adults. Call 877-766-4753 to learn more about your local branch or see www.sno-isle.org.

Kids’ game day, 2 p.m. June 22, Sultan branch, 319 Main St., Suite 100; 360-793-1695. Ages 6 to 12 can enjoy an hour of old-fashioned board games. Use the library’s games or bring your own. Refreshments will be served.

Scrabble day, 2 to 3:30 p.m. June 22, Edmonds branch, 650 Main St.; 425-771-1933. All ages are invited to participate. Light refreshments will be served.

Summer books and craft connection, 3 to 5 p.m. June 22, ages 6 to 12, Granite Falls branch, 815 E. Galena St.; 360-691-6087.

Brainfreeze ice cream social, 12:30 p.m. June 23, Arlington branch, 135 N. Washington Ave.; 360-435-3033. Treat yourself to some ice cream and chill.

Matt Baker comedy and stunt show summer reading kickoff, 2 p.m. June 24, Monroe branch, 1070 Village Way; 360-794-7851. Ages 6 and older can get their summer reading off to a side-splitting start with comedian Matt Baker. Tickets are required. Pick up free tickets at the information desk.

Dance and drum with Ocheami, 7 p.m. June 24, Lynnwood branch,19200 44th Ave. W.; 425-778-2148. Explore the rich culture of West Africa through song, dance, drumming and story telling.

Magic around the world summer reading kickoff, 10:30 a.m. June 25, Snohomish branch, 311 Maple Ave.; 360-568-2898; and 4 p.m. June 25, Stanwood branch, 9701 271st St. NW; 360-629-3132. Jeff Evans takes kids on adventures around the world.

Tales and trails storytellers summer reading kickoff, noon June 26, Mill Creek branch, 15429 Bothell-Everett Highway; 425-337-4822.

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