Kidstuff calendar

Everett Public Library: Main branch, 2702 Hoyt Ave.; 425-257-8030; Evergreen branch, 9512 Evergreen Way, 425-257-8250; www.epls.org. Events are free.

  • “Hippos for Lunch, Elephants for Supper,” “The Mysterious Egg” and “Dinosaur Time” puppet plays, 4 p.m. Oct. 22, Evergreen branch.

    Granite Falls Library: 815 E. Galena St.; 360-691-6087; www.sno-isle.org. All events are free, but some require sign-up.

  • Community Transit mascot OxyGene visits, 11 a.m. today.
  • Linda Severt’s “Juggletunes” performance, 2 p.m. Oct. 24.

    Lake Stevens Library: 1804 Main St.; 425-334-1900; www.sno-isle.org. All events are free, but some require sign-up.

  • Linda Severt’s “Rita Hug and the Jugglebugs” performance, 11 a.m. Oct. 24.

    Lynnwood Library: 19200 44th Ave. W.; 425-778-2148; www.sno-isle.org. All events are free, but some require sign-up.

  • Tim Burton movie marathon for teens, noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 24, refreshments provided; 425-778-2148, ext. 3036.

    Marysville Library: 6120 Grove St.; 360-658-5000; www.sno-isle.org. All events are free, but some require sign-up.

  • “Survive the Library” reality event for sixth- to 12th-grade students, 7 to 10 p.m. Oct. 24; sign-up required online at www.sno-isle.org, ; ““Events &Programs” link, Marysville branch.

    Monroe Library: 1070 Village Way; 360-794-7851; www.sno-isle.org. All events are free, but some require sign-up.

  • “Puss n’ Boots” performance, 10:30 a.m. Oct. 24.

    Mountlake Terrace Library: 23300 58th Ave. W.; 425-776-8722; www.sno-isle.org. All events are free, but some require sign-up.

  • “Coraline” movie screening, 4 to 6:15 p.m. Oct. 21; for ages 12 to 18.

    Mukilteo Library: 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd.; 425-493-8202; www.sno-isle.org. All events are free, but some require sign-up.

  • Party for teens with author Justine Larbalestier, 4 to 5:30 p.m. today; guests encouraged to come in costume; refreshments provided.
  • Teen creative writing session, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 22.
  • Mandarin Chinese story times for families, 10 a.m. Fridays through Nov. 6.
  • Baby storytime, 10 and 11 a.m. Tuesdays for newborns through 18 months.
  • Toddler story time, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, and 10 and 11 a.m. Wednesdays, 18 months to 3 years.
  • Preschool storytime, 7 p.m. Wednesdays, and 10 and 11 a.m. Thursdays, for ages 3 to 7.

    Pacific Science Center: 200 Second Ave. N., Seattle; 206-443-2001; www.pacsci.org. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Admission $11 to $18, free under age 3.

  • Animation exhibit through Jan. 3; topics include the relationship between math, science and technology in the world of animation.

    Parks: Cama Beach State Park, 1880 S. West Camano Drive, and Camano Island State Park, 2269 S. Lowell Point Road, both on Camano Island; specific park for each activity is noted; 360-387-3342 general information, 360-387-1550 park reservations. Activities are free.

  • October Harvest Fest, 1 to 5 p.m. Oct. 24, family nature activities; forest discovery walk; mini-pumpkin decorating, make an animal mask, nature design T-shirt painting, environmental games; see live small beach critters; Cama Beach State Park; 360-387-3342.

    Smokey Point Community Church: 17721 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington; 360-659-2844.

  • Children’s Christmas musical rehearsals, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Saturdays; for first- through eighth-graders, all skill levels accepted.

    Snohomish Library: 311 Maple Ave.; 360-568-2898; www.sno-isle.org. All events are free, but some require sign-up.

  • ”Fall Frenzy” game, craft and snack session for school-age children and caregivers, 1 to 3 p.m. today.
  • Guitar Hero, Rock Band and other games for teens, 3 p.m. Oct. 22.

    Sultan Library: 319 Main St., Suite 100; 360-793-1695; www.sno-isle.org. All events are free, but some require sign-up.

  • “Puss n’ Boots” performance, 1 p.m. Oct. 24.
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