Children’s Event 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, Jan. 27 &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, Jan. 27 &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. Friday, Jan. 30, Create a Valentine or Valentine box (cost: $5.50); 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.

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

“The Nightingale” — 2 p.m. &4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25: Village Theatre’s Pied Piper Productions presents this narrated ballet based on the Hans Christian Anderson story about an emperor who learns important lessons about wisdom and compassion. At the Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave. Tickets: available by calling 425-257-8600, www.villagetheatre.org.

“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.

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

In the Night Library! — 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28: Hear tales of night dreams (good and bad), act out “Where the Wild Things Are,” learn a lullaby, do a “goofy nightmare” craft, and top it off with hot cocoa! Pajamas and favorite sleepytime doll and blanket encouraged. Ages 3-8. At Mill Creek Library, 15429 Bothell-Everett Hwy. Info: 425-337-4822.

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: 4 p.m. Wednesdays, through Jan. 28, Rocking Chair Reading Hour for ages 2-12; 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” — Jan. 23-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.