Kidstuff calendar

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 fr

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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 story times and programs for children, activities for teens and classes and book discussion groups for adults. Call 877-766-4753 to learn more about your local branch or see www.sno-isle.org.

Bricks 4Kidz, 2 p.m. April 22, Mukilteo branch,4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd.; 425-493-8202. Build an optical illusion, windshield wipers or a handmixer out of Lego bricks while you learn about inventions. Younger kids can build elephants with Duplo bricks.

After-school Lego club, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. April 22, Marysville branch, 6120 Grove St.; 360-658-5000. Take a challenge or build your own fabulous creation.

Children’s chess club, 1 to 2:30 p.m. April 23, ages 5 to 12, Edmonds branch, 650 Main St.; 425-771-1933. Learning chess can increase problem solving and strategic thinking skills. Nationally ranked professional chess player and champion Chouchan Airapetian will coach kids.

Fairy house workshop, 11 a.m. April 23, Edmonds branch, 650 Main St.; 425-771-1933. Registration required. Space is limited. Build a fairy house using nature’s wealth. Materials are supplied, but you can bring your own natural materials such as sticks, twigs and cones.

Book and clothing swap, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 23, Mountlake Terrace branch, 23300 58th Ave. W.; 425-776-8722. Clean out your closet, purge your bookshelves and lighten the load. Bring in unwanted, clean clothing and books in good condition for swapping. Leftovers will be donated to charity.

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.

Free admission for Friday Night Live, offered from 5:30 to 9 p.m. on the third Friday of every month.

Seattle Symphony: Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle; 206-215-4747; www.seattle symphony.org. Performances are 30 minutes long. Preconcert lobby activities begin 30 minutes before performance times.

Tiny Tots “Melodies from the New World,” 9:30, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. May 20 and 9:30, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. May 21, all at Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall, for ages birth to 5.

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.

“Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination,” through May 8; see more than 80 authentic costumes, interactive displays, models and props from all six “Star Wars” film, 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.

“The Man Who Planted Trees,” various times through 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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