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.
Name the Panda: Entries will be collected from children until Feb. 28 in person or by mail at the Everett Public Library children’s room, 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett, 98201. Besides getting to name the library’s new 3-foot stuffed panda, the winner will receive a signed, first-edition picture book by Keith Baker, author of “Who is the Beast?” and “The Magic Fan.”
Baby and Me story time, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, main branch; 10:30 a.m. Mondays, Evergreen branch.
Paws to Read, 3:30 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, main branch; 3 to 5 p.m. Mondays, Evergreen branch.
Toddler story time, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, main branch; 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, Evergreen branch.
Preschool story time, 10:30 Thursdays, main branch; 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Evergreen branch.
Preschool play group, 10:30 a.m. to noon Fridays, Evergreen branch only.
Sno-Isle Libraries: There are 21 Sno-Isle library branches in Snohomish and Island counties offering a variety of free programs for children, teens and adults. Call 877-766-4753 to learn more about your local branch or see www.sno-isle.org.
Say “I love you” with art, 2 p.m. Feb. 11, Mukilteo branch,4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd.; 425-493-8202. Kids in kindergarten through fifth grade are invited to make valentine collages with yarn, fabric scraps, paper and Mod Podge.
Sweets-for-the-sweet cookie decorating for school-age kids, 3 p.m. Feb. 11, Arlington branch, 135 N. Washington Ave.; 360-435-3033.
Make a happy valentine, 11 a.m. Feb. 12, Edmonds branch, 650 Main St.; 425-771-1933.
“Valentine Hullabaloo” drop-in craft, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 12, Sultan branch, 319 Main St., Suite 100; 360-793-169.
Valentine workshop, 2 p.m. Feb. 13, Snohomish branch, 311 Maple Ave.; 360-568-2898. Decorate a cookie, make valentine crafts and hunt for hearts around the library.
“Dancing Pajamas” with Nancy Stewart, 1:30 p.m. Feb. 26, Marysville branch, 6120 Grove St.; 360-658-5000. Children are invited to wear their pajamas and bring a favorite stuffed animal and blanket. Children’s singer-songwriter Nancy Stewart will share songs about nocturnal animals and bedtime, plus lullabies, a perfect treat for a dark winter day.
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 Mondays. Admission is $7.75 or free for ages 12 months and younger.
Lacrosse with Washington Stealth players, 3 to 5 p.m. Feb. 17.
Tooth-Apolooza, 5:30 to 9 p.m. Feb. 18.Visit the dentist at the museum for a free mini exam and learn about your teeth’s superhero.
Play Patch, 9:30 to 11 a.m. Feb. 28, March 7, 21, 28, for ages 18 months to 5 years. Adults and kids play together to learn art, science, movement and music. Play Patch kids also receive exclusive time in the museum. Cost for the four-week session is $55 for members, $65 for nonmembers and $25 for an additional sibling. Call 425-258-1006, ext. 1012, or write education@imagineCM.org to register.
Free admission for Friday Night Live, offered from 5:30 to 9 p.m. on the third Friday of every month, including Feb. 18 and March 18.
Pacific Science Center: 200 Second Ave. N., Seattle; 206-443-2001; www.pacsci.org. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; closed Tuesdays. Admission $7 to $14, free for age 2 and younger; Imax films cost extra.
“Harry Potter: The Exhibition,” recently extended through Feb. 13; see costume items from “Potter” films, explore the Quidditch area, encounter Buckbeak the hippogriff, and more.
“Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination,” March 19 to May 8; see more than 80 authentic costumes, interactive displays, models and props from all six “Star Wars” films, and explore futuristic technologies found in the films and compare them with real-world scientific progress.
Seattle Children’s Theatre: 201 Thomas St.; 206-441-3322; www.sct.org.
“Go, Dog. Go,” various times through March 13 for ages 4 and older; $15 to $37.
“The Man Who Planted Trees,” various times April 7 to May 1, ages 7 and older; $22 to $37.
“Jackie & Me,” various times April 28 to June 5, ages 8 and older; $22 to $37.
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