Children’s Activities Calendar

Lynnwood

Lynnwood Library Storytimes: 10 a.m., 11 a.m. &1:30 p.m. Mondays, through Feb. 9, Toddler Storytime for ages 18-36 months with adult caregiver; 6:30 &7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 10-24, Family Storytime for all ages; 10 &11 a.m. Thursdays, through Feb. 26, Preschool Storytime for children ages 3-5 with adult caregiver; 10 &11 a.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 10-24, Baby &Me Storytime for ages 0-18 months with adult caregiver. At Lynnwood Library, 19200 44th Ave. W. Info: 425-778-2148.

Creation Station No School Fun Days: 3-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, Feb. 16-20, Create a working Grandparent Clock. (cost: $9.99 per clock). Meets at The Creation Station, 19511 64th Ave. W., Lynnwood. Register: 425-775-7959.

Creation Station weekly drop in programs: 10-11:30 a.m. Mondays, 2 &3s Fun Club, sensory, imagination and creative hands-on art projects for toddlers ($35/5 classes); 3:30-5 p.m. Tuesdays &Thursdays, Art Club, ages 8-12 focus on mosaics, paintings, clock building ($40/5 classes); 3:30-5 p.m. Wednesdays, Young Inventors club, ages 8-12 develop their master tinkering skills ($40/5 classes); 10-11:30 a.m. Fridays, 4 &5s Creating Club, explore, build, and make it happen, for adults and preschoolers ($35/5 classes).

Fun Centers — Mondays-Fridays, through June 4: After school programs with games, snacks, crafts and more for ages K-6th grade meet from 3:40-6 p.m. at Spruce Primary, 3:30-6 p.m. at Lynnwood Intermediate &3-6 p.m. at Cedar Valley. Child must be registered and punch card purchased. Cost: $10 per day. Info: Lynnwood Rec Center, 425-771-4030.

Everett

“Peter &the Wolf” &“Madeline &the Bad Hat at the Circus” — Feb. 1, 8, 13: Edmonds’ Olympic Ballet Theatre presents its annual company performance of the children’s classics for three weekends: 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1, Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave.; 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8, Moore Theatre in Seattle; 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, Kirkland Performance Center.Tickets: $18 for adults, $12 children 10 &under, available by calling 425-774-7570.

Edmonds

Edmonds Library Storytimes: 10 &11 a.m. Tuesdays, through Feb. 17, Preschool Storytime for ages 3-5 with adult caregiver; 10 &11 a.m. Thursdays, through Feb. 19, Toddler Storytime for ages 2-3 with adult caregiver; 7 p.m. Thursdays, through Feb. 17, Family Storytime for all ages. At Edmonds Library, 650 Main St. Info: 425-771-1933.

Shoreline

“Coyote Tales” — 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31: Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council kicks off its 2004 Children’s Series with this Tears of Joy Puppet Theatre performance of Native American tales featuring masks and Bunraku puppets, at the Shoreline Community College Campus Theater, Bldg. 1600, 16101 Greenwood Ave. N. Tickets: $5 general, available by calling 206-417-4645.

Richmond Beach Library storytimes: 11 a.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 3 &10, 1:30 p.m. Thursdays, Feb. 5 &12, Storytime for ages 2-6; 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, Bedtime Stories for ages 2-6, pajamas optional. At Richmond Beach Library, 19601 21st Ave. NW, Shoreline. Info: 206-546-3522.

Shoreline Library Storytimes: 7 p.m. Mondays, through Feb. 9, “Storytime: The Next Generation” for ages 6-10, parents welcome; 11 a.m. Tuesdays, through Feb. 10, Toddler Storytime for ages 2-3 with an adult; 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays, through Feb. 10, Young Toddler Storytime for ages 12-24 months with an adult; 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays, through Feb. 10 &10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, through Feb. 11, Preschool Storytime for ages 3-6; 7 p.m. Tuesdays, through Feb. 10, Pajamarama Family Storytime for ages 3-6 and their families. At Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th St. Info: 206-362-7550.

Shoreline Historical Museum “Hands-on Days” — 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 4th Saturdays: Drop in for fun, free history related projects for children ages 4-12. Museum hours: 10-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. 749 N. 175th. Info: 206-542-7111.

Indoor Playground — 9:30-11:30 a.m. Mondays-Fridays, through April 30: Slides, teeter-totters, climbing toys, mini basketball hoops and multi-sized balls in a non-confining environment. For toddlers &preschoolers with adult caregiver. Meets at Shoreline Center, Spartan Gym. Cost: $2 per parent/child visit, $1 per additional child. Large groups call ahead. Info: 206-418-3383.

Lake Forest Park

LFP Library Storytimes: 10 a.m. Tuesdays, through Feb. 17, Toddler Storytime for ages 24-36 months with an adult; 11 a.m. Tuesdays, through Feb. 17, Preschool Storytime for ages 3-5. At Lake Forest Park Library, 17171 Bothell Way NE. Info: 206-362-8860.

Mill Creek

Mill Creek Library Storytimes: 10:30 a.m. &1:30 p.m. Tuesdays, through Feb. 10, 10:30 a.m. Saturdays, through Feb. 14, Preschool Storytime for children ages 3-5; 7 p.m. Tuesdays, through Feb. 14 &10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, through Feb. 11, Toddler Storytime for ages 24-36 months with adult caregiver, preregistration required; 9:30 a.m. Thursdays, through Feb. 12, Baby Bee Storytime for ages 6-24 months with adult caregiver, preregistration required. At Mill Creek Library, 15429 Bothell-Everett Hwy. Info: 425-337-4822.

Mountlake Terrace

Mountlake Terrace Library storytimes: 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, through Feb. 26, Family Storytime for ages 2-5. At Mountlake Terrace Library, 23300 58th Ave. W. Info: 425-776-8722.

Brier

Brier Library Storytimes: 11 a.m. Fridays, through Feb. 27, Preschool Storytime for ages 2-5 with an adult; 7 p.m. Wednesdays, through Feb. 25, Family Storytime for all ages. At the Brier Library, 23303 Brier Rd. Info: 425-483-0888.

North Seattle

“The Travels of Babar” — through Feb. 15: The world’s best-loved elephant returns with new adventures performed by the Carter Family Marionettes, adapted from the books by Jean de Brunhoff, at Northwest Puppet Center, 9123 15th Ave. NE, Seattle. Tickets: $9.50 adults, $7.50 ages 16 &under, $8 seniors, available at the door (25 minutes before each show), or at 206-523-2579.