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Arlington Library: 135 N. Washington Ave., Arlington; 360-435-3033. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays.

Arts Council of Snohomish County clay and pottery classes: Pottery Studio, 3710 Mukilteo Blvd., Mukilteo; 425-257-8380, www.artscouncilofsnoco.org. Continuing sessions through May. Limited to eight students. Topics include clay and pottery skills; $125 for four-week session, plus $25 material fee; classes are “Pee Wee Clay Day” for ages 4 to 6, “After School Clay” for ages 7 to 12.

Backpack Kids Playgroup: 10 a.m. Fridays, Camano Senior and Community Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island; for preschoolers and their parents or guardians, features story times, snacks, crafts; 360-629-5257.

Brier Library: 23303 Brier Road, Brier; 425-483-0888. Noon to 8 p.m. Mondays through Wednesdays, noon to 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, closed Thursdays and Sundays.

Cascade Valley Hospital: 330 S. Stillaguamish Ave., Arlington; registration required; 360-435-2133, ext. 4700, e-mail sandib@cascadevalley.org.

Safe Sitter course: Call for times and dates, designed for ages 11 to 13, covers CPR, feeding, diapering, discipline, $50; ongoing.

City of Lynnwood: The city of Lynn­wood Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department offers classes for youth and families, as well as trips, camps, aquatics and athletic programs for youths. Discounts for Lynnwood residents; 425-771-4030, www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us, click on “Recreation Connection.”

Darrington Library: 1005 Cascade St., Darrington; 360-436-1600. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays.

Edmonds Library: 650 Main St., Edmonds; 425-771-1933. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays, 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays.

Edmonds Parks and Recreation: Classes for young children and teens, Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds; registration required; 425-771-0230, www.reczone.org. All activities take place at Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St., unless otherwise noted.

Everett Public Library: All events are free and take place at the library locations, unless otherwise noted. Some require registration. Main branch, 2702 Hoyt Ave., 425-257-8030; Evergreen branch, 9512 Evergreen Way, 425-257-8250.

Japanese anime movie nights for teens, 7 p.m. first Mondays, main branch auditorium, snacks provided; ongoing at least March through May.

Story time for 2- and 3-year-olds, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, main branch; 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, Evergreen branch.

Story time for 3- to 6-year-olds, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Evergreen branch, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, main branch.

Story time for Spanish-speakers, 7 to 8 p.m. April 2, Evergreen branch.

Granite Falls Library: 815 E. Galena St., Granite Falls; 360-691-6087, adult caregivers must accompany children. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, closed Sundays.

Lake Stevens Library: 1804 Main St., Lake Stevens; 425-334-1900. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, closed Sundays.

Lynnwood Recreation Center: Various activities, 18900 44th Ave. W., Lynnwood; 425-744-6471, www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us/teens.

Marysville Library: 6120 Grove St., Marysville; 360-658-5000. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays, 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays.

Mill Creek Library: 15429 Bothell-Everett Highway, Mill Creek; 425-337-4822. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays, 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays.

Monroe Library: 1070 Village Way, Monroe; 360-794-7851. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.

Seattle and beyond

Northwest Railway Museum: Depot at 38625 SE King St., Snoqualmie; 425-888-3030, www.trainmuseum.org. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays through Mondays. Ongoing: 1890s depot with exhibits and bookstore.

Seattle Children’s Theatre: 201 Thomas St., Seattle; 206-441-3322, www.sct.org.

Taproot Theatre’s spring break acting camps: Various sessions March 31 through April 4, various groups for ages 4 to 18; sessions take place at Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle, and Grace Fellowship Church, 410 NW 62nd St., Seattle; costs range from $175 to $265; 206-781-9705, www.­taproottheatre.org.

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