The Central Valley is brimming with family friendly events. Check out our current listing for something your family is sure to enjoy doing together!
This listing is also included in our current print issue.
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2 Thursday
•DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS DISNEY•PIXAR’S TOY STORY 3! This all-new, high-energy ice spectacular with a cast of world-class skaters, brings Woody, the pull-string cowboy; space ranger Buzz Lightyear; Jessie, the yodeling cowgirl, the rest of the Toy Story gang and much more! Don’t miss this unforgettable experience! 7:30 p.m. Selland Arena, Fresno. Ticket prices start at $13. and are available online at Ticketmaster.com; by calling 800-745-3000 or at Convention Center Box Office.
•FRESNO CHAFFEE ZOO TOT TIME Children, ages 18 months-5 years, and their parents hear stories, create an animal craft, meet a special animal friend, see and touch bio-facts like feathers, shells, skin and bones. 9:30 -10:30 a.m. Members, 1 child and parent $8. Non-members $10. 894 W. Belmont Ave., Fresno Call to pre-register. 498-5920
•INFANT TODDLER MUSIC AND STORIES
Interactive story time for children ages 0-2, accompanied by an adult. There’s lots of music and movement, plus interactive stories, FREE 10 and 10:45 a.m. Woodward Park Regional Library, 944 E. Perrin Ave. Fresno 433-3135
•PRESCHOOL STORYTIME—ORANGE COVE
This is an interactive storytime for children 3-5 years old. 11 a.m. FREE at Orange Cove Branch Library, 815 Park Blvd. 626-7942
•STORYTIME Toddlers and preschoolers, with their parents, are invited to join Miss Priscilla to do finger plays, sing songs, and hear wonderful books read. FREE 11 a.m. Petunia’s Place, Opus Center, 6027 N. Palm, Fresno. 438-1561
3 Friday
•DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS DISNEY•PIXAR’S TOY STORY 3! This all-new, high-energy ice spectacular with a cast of world-class skaters, brings Woody, the pull-string cowboy; space ranger Buzz Lightyear; Jessie, the yodeling cowgirl, the rest of the Toy Story gang and much more! Don’t miss this unforgettable experience! 7:30 p.m. Selland Arena, Fresno. Ticket prices start at $13. and are available online at Ticketmaster.com; by calling 800-745-3000 or at Convention Center Box Office.
•FAMILY FUN NIGHT Kids enjoy face painting, open play and art project with special guest, Snow White. 5-7 p.m. Cost: $10/child. Our Playroom, 1445 Shaw Avenue, Suite 130, Clovis. 297-5295
•STORYTIME Toddlers and preschoolers, with their parents, are invited to join Miss Priscilla to do finger plays, sing songs, and hear wonderful books read. FREE 11 a.m. Petunia’s Place, Opus Center, 6027 N. Palm, Fresno. 438-1561
•STORYTIME WITH CHARACTERS Enjoy storytime, songs and a fun craft with our special guest, Peter Pan. 2 p.m. Cost: $5/child. Our Playroom, 1445 Shaw Avenue, Suite 130, Clovis. 297-5295
4 Saturday
•ARTS & CRAFTS–ORANGE COVE Kids, tweens, and teens—now’s your chance to make that special Valentine for that special person. 1 p.m. FREE Orange Cove Branch Library, 815 Park Blvd. 626-7942
•BANG A NAIL At this 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. kid’s workshop, ages 9-12 have fun as they create a napkin holder, learn do-it-yourself skills, and tool safety. Parent participation required. FREE Clovis Home Depot, 845 West Shaw, 294-9600
•CONSTRUCTIVE KIDS Fresno Home Depot nails down fun during a FREE workshop for children, ages 5-12, accompanied by an adult. 9 a.m. Children learn do-it-yourself skills and tool safety. FREE 3672 W. Shaw, Fresno. 277-9600
•DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS DISNEY•PIXAR’S TOY STORY 3! This all-new, high-energy ice spectacular with a cast of world-class skaters, brings Woody, the pull-string cowboy; space ranger Buzz Lightyear; Jessie, the yodeling cowgirl, the rest of the Toy Story gang and much more! Don’t miss this unforgettable experience! 11:30 a.m., 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. Selland Arena, Fresno. Ticket prices start at $13. and are available online at Ticketmaster.com; by calling 800-745-3000 or at Convention Center Box Office.
•NATURE WALK Join in this free guided tour, 8:45-11:30 a.m. to see our national bird, the Bald Eagle. These great birds can usually be seen along the shores of ponds, rivers, and lakes in the Millerton Lake region. You’ll be lead to places they have been seen in previous seasons and learn the natural history of these majestic birds. Meet at the McKenzie Point parking area. For more information call {559} 248-8480 ext. 115
•YU-GI-OH GAMING—SANGER Teens and tweens come have fun with card games at 2 p.m. Sanger Branch Library, FREE 1812 Seventh St., 875-2435.
5 Sunday
•DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS DISNEY•PIXAR’S TOY STORY 3! This all-new, high-energy ice spectacular with a cast of world-class skaters, brings Woody, the pull-string cowboy; space ranger Buzz Lightyear; Jessie, the yodeling cowgirl, the rest of the Toy Story gang and much more! Don’t miss this unforgettable experience! 11:30 a.m., 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. Selland Arena, Fresno. Ticket prices start at $13. and are available online at Ticketmaster.com; calling 800-745-3000 or Convention Center Box Office.
•HOMEWORK HELP Kids, tweens, and teens there are tutors available for homework help for grades K-12. FREE 1 p.m. Drinks and food OK. Woodward Park Regional Library, 944 E. Perrin Ave., Fresno 433-3135
•TAIL WAGGIN’ TUTOR Kids, K-6, come read to this registered therapy dog just loves children and books. FREE 3 p.m. Clovis Regional Library, 1155 Fifth Street 299-9531
6 Monday
•DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS DISNEY•PIXAR’S TOY STORY 3 This all-new, high-energy ice spectacular with a cast of world-class skaters, brings Woody, the pull-string cowboy; space ranger Buzz Lightyear; Jessie, the yodeling cowgirl, the rest of the Toy Story gang and much more! Don’t miss this unforgettable experience! 7:30 p.m. Selland Arena, Fresno. Ticket prices start at $13. and are available online at Ticketmaster.com; calling 800-745-3000 or Convention Center Box Office.
•FRESNO CHAFFEE ZOO TOT TIME Children, ages 18 months-5 years, and their parents hear stories, create an animal craft, meet a special animal friend, see and touch bio-facts like feathers, shells, skin and bones. 9:30 -10:30 a.m. Members, 1 child and parent $8. Non-members $10. 894 W. Belmont Ave., Fresno Call to pre-register. 498-5920
•PRESCHOOL STORYTIME—CARUTHERS
Interactive storytime with stories, songs, fingerplays, or crafts, for ages 3-5 years. FREE 3 p.m. Caruthers Branch Library, 13382 S. Henderson, 864-8766.
•PRESCHOOL STORYTIME—SELMA
Interactive storytime with stories, songs, and, fingerplays for ages 3-5 years, at 10 a.m. FREE
Selma Branch Library, 2200 Selma Ave. 896-3393
•TAIL WAGGIN’ TUTOR Kids, K-6 come read to Zoey, a registered therapy dog that loves kids and books. 3 p.m. Fig Garden Regional Library, 3071 W. Bullard Ave. Fresno. 438-4071
7 Tuesday
•CHESS—AUBERRY Chess for all ages. Appropriate for beginners and advanced, all levels. 3:30 p.m. Auberry Branch Library, 33049 Auberry Road, 855-8523.
•INFANT STORYTIME Interactive story time with stories, songs, and fingerplays for ages 0-18 months. 9:15 a.m. FREE Clovis Regional Library, 1155 Fifth Street. 299-9531
•PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Interactive story time of stories, songs, and fingerplays, for ages 3-5. FREE in Fresno: 10 a.m. Politi Branch Library, 5771 N. First, 431-6450 and Sunnyside Regional, 5566 E. Kings Canyon Rd., 255-6594. Clovis Regional at 11 a.m. 1155 Fifth Street, 299-9531.
•PRESCHOOL STORYTIME—CARUTHERS
Interactive storytime with stories, songs, fingerplays, or crafts, for ages 3-5 years. FREE 3 p.m. Caruthers Branch Library, 13382 S. Henderson, 864-8766.
•PRESCHOOL STORYTIME—FOWLER
Interactive storytime with songs, stories, fingerplays or crafts for ages 3-5 years. FREE 10 a.m. Fowler Branch Library, 306 S. 7th Street. 834-3114
•PRESCHOOL STORYTIME—MENDOTA
Interactive storytime with stories, songs, fingerplays or crafts for ages 3-5 years. FREE 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Mendota Branch Library, 1246 Belmont Ave. 655-3391
•STORYBOOK TIME—TULARE Preschool storytime with songs, fingerplays and games. 6:15 p.m. FREE Tulare Public Library, 475 North “M” Street. 685-2341.
•TAIL WAGGIN’ TUTOR Kids, K-6 come read to Roxie, a registered therapy dog, that loves kids and books. 3 p.m. Fig Garden Regional Library, 3071 W. Bullard Ave. Fresno. 438-4071
•TODDLER STORYTIME Interactive story time with stories, songs, and fingerplays for ages 18 months to 2 years 10 a.m. FREE Clovis Regional Library, 1155 Fifth Street. 299-9531
8 Wednesday
•AFRICAN CHILDREN’S CHOIR Enjoy this gifted group of singers, musicians and dancers. 7 p.m. Adults $25, children/students $15. Visalia Fox Theatre, 308 W. Main Street, Visalia. 625-1369.
•BABY/TODDLER PLAYGROUP—SELMA
Parent-led playgroup for babies and toddlers. Learn baby signs, brain games, and other fun educational activities. 10 a.m. FREE Selma Branch Library, 2200 Selma Ave., 896-3393
•FAMILY STORYTIME Storytime for families, toddlers, and preschoolers to hear stories and have fun. FREE at 6 p.m. Clovis Regional Library, 1155 Fifth Street, 299-9531
•FAMILY STORY TIME—SANGER A fun story time for pre-schoolers and the whole family at 7 p.m. FREE Sanger Branch Library, 1812 Seventh Street. 875-2435
•HEARTSAMANIA—SANGER Kids, tweens, and families, there’s stories, songs, silliness, and valentines to make at 2 p.m. FREE Sanger Branch Library, 1812 Seventh Street 875-2435.
•HOMEWORK HELP Kids, tweens, and teens there are tutors available for homework help for grades K-12. FREE 3:30 p.m. Drinks and food OK. Woodward Park Regional Library, 944 E. Perrin Ave., Fresno 433-3135
•INFANT/TODDLER STORYTIME Interactive storytime with songs, stories, and fingerplays for newborns to children two years old. FREE at 10:30 a.m. Easton Branch Library, 25 E. Fantz, Fresno, 237-3929, and Cedar Clinton Branch, 4150 E. Clinton, Fresno, 442-1770.
•NATURE KIDS “Turtles” is the subject for this basic science class for preschool and kindergarten ages. There’s art, crafts, snack and story time as well as hands on experiences. 10 a.m. at the Discovery Center, 1937 N. Winery, Fresno, $5 donation. 251-5533
•PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Interactive storytime for stories, music, fingerplays and fun! FREE at the following Fresno libraries: 9:30 and 10:30 Woodward Park Regional, 944 E. Perrin Ave., 433-3135; Fig Garden Regional at 10:30 a.m., 3071 W. Bullard Ave., 438-4071; West Fresno Library, at 1 p.m. 188 East California Ave., 455-6066 and 3 p.m. Central Library, Doris Gates Room, 2420 Mariposa St. 488-3195, ext #3.
•PRESCHOOL STORYTIME—AUBERRY Join Miss Camille for interactive storytime of stories, songs and fingerplays for ages 3-5 10:30 a.m. FREE Auberry Branch Library, 33049 Auberry Rd. 855-8523
•PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUP—BEAR MOUNTAIN A parent-led playgroup; toys, books, music, and fun for preschoolers. FREE 10 a.m. Bear Mountain Branch Library, 30733 E. Kings Canyon Rd., Squaw Valley 332-2528.
•PRESCHOOL STORYTIME—KERMAN
Interactive storytime with songs, stories, fingerplays and crafts for ages 3-5. FREE 1 p.m. Kerman Branch Library, 15081 W. Kearney Plaza, 846-8804
•PRESCHOOL STORYTIME—KINGSBURG
Interactive storytime with songs, stories, and fingerplays for ages 3-5. FREE 1 p.m. Kingsburg Branch Library, 1399 Draper. 897-3710
•PRESCHOOL STORYTIME—REEDLEY Join Miss Purple at 10:30 a.m. as she reads stories and sings songs for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. FREE Reedley Branch Library, 1027 “E” St. 638-2818.
•STORYTIME WITH CHARACTERS Enjoy storytime, songs and a fun craft with our special guest, Snow White. 11:30 a.m. Cost: $5/child. Our Playroom, 1445 Shaw Avenue, Suite 130, Clovis. 297-5295
9 Thursday
•FRESNO CHAFFEE ZOO TOT TIME Children, ages 18 months-5 years, and their parents hear stories, create an animal craft, meet a special animal friend, see and touch bio-facts like feathers, shells, skin and bones. 9:30 -10:30 a.m. Members, 1 child and parent $8. Non-members $10. 894 W. Belmont Ave., Fresno Call to pre-register. 498-5920
•INFANT TODDLER MUSIC AND STORIES
Interactive story time for children ages 0-2, accompanied by an adult. There’s lots of music and movement, plus interactive stories, 10 and 10:45 a.m. Woodward Park Regional Library, 944 E. Perrin Ave. Fresno 433-3135
•PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Interactive storytime with stories, fingerplays, or crafts for ages 3-5. FREE at 10 a.m. Gillis Branch Library, 629 W. Dakota, 225-0140 and 10:30 a.m. at Cedar-Clinton Branch, 4150 E. Clinton Ave. Fresno, 442-1770.
•PRESCHOOL STORYTIME—ORANGE COVE
This is an interactive storytime for children 3-5 years old. 11 a.m. FREE at Orange Cove Branch Library, 815 Park Blvd. 626-7942
•STORYTIME Toddlers and preschoolers, with their parents, are invited to join Miss Priscilla to do finger plays, sing songs, and hear wonderful books read. FREE 11 a.m. Petunia’s Place, Opus Center, 6027 N. Palm, Fresno. 438-1561
10 Friday
•FAMILY FUN NIGHT Kids enjoy face painting, open play and art project with special guest, Peter Pan. 5-7 p.m. Cost: $10/child. Our Playroom, 1445 Shaw Avenue, Suite 130, Clovis. 297-5295
•STORYTIME MAGIC Mr. Winston tells stories and performs magic for young children and their parents FREE at 11 a.m. Petunia’s Place, Opus I Center, 6027 N. Palm, Fresno. 438-1561
•STORYTIME WITH CHARACTERS Enjoy storytime, songs and a fun craft with our special guest, Peter Pan. 2 p.m. Cost: $5/child. Our Playroom, 1445 Shaw Avenue, Suite 130, Clovis. 297-5295
•TODDLER STORYTIME—KERMAN Interactive storytime with stories, songs, and fingerplays for newborns to children 3 years old. 10:30 a.m. FREE Kerman Branch Library, 15081 W Kearney Plaza, 846-8804
11 Saturday
•ARTS & CRAFTS—ORANGE COVE This is a fun time for kids, tweens and teens....come work on crafts and make valentines. 1 p.m. FREE Orange Cove Branch Library, 815 Park Blvd. 626-7942
•HAMMER AND NAILS Check out the fun at Build & Grow Kid’s Clinic for grades 2-5 at Lowe’s in Fresno. 10 a.m. Apron and project patch. FREE Preregistration required. 7651 North Blackstone Ave., Fresno. 436-6266
•VALENTINE PARTY Petunia’s Place invites children ages 4-7 to join in celebrating Valentine’s Day at 11 a.m. Reservations are required. $5 charge. Call to secure a space. 438-1561. Opus I Center, 6027 N. Palm, Fresno. 438-1561
•YU-GI-OH GAMING—SANGER Teens and tweens come have fun with card games at 2 p.m. at the Sanger Branch Library, FREE 1812 Seventh St., 875-2435.
12 Sunday
•TUTORS/STUDY HALL Kids, tweens, and teens there are tutors available for homework help for grades K-12. FREE 1 p.m. Drinks and food OK. Woodward Park Regional Library, 944 E. Perrin Ave., Fresno 433-3135
•TAIL WAGGIN’ TUTOR Kids, K-6, can read to this registered therapy dog that just loves children and books. 3 p.m. Clovis Regional Library, 1155 Fifth Street. 299-9531
13 Monday
•FRESNO CHAFFEE ZOO TOT TIME Children, ages 18 months-5 years, and their parents hear stories, create an animal craft, meet a special animal friend, see and touch bio-facts like feathers, shells, skin and bones. 9:30 -10:30 a.m. Members, 1 child and parent $8. Non-members $10. 894 W. Belmont Ave., Fresno Call to pre-register. 498-5920
•PRESCHOOL STORYTIME—CARUTHERS
Interactive storytime with stories, songs, fingerplays or crafts for ages 3-5 years. 2 p.m. FREE 13382 S. Henderson. 864-8766
•PRESCHOOL STORYTIME—SELMA
Interactive storytime with stories, songs, and, fingerplays for ages 3-5 years, at 10 a.m. FREE
Selma Branch Library, 2200 Selma Ave. 896-3393
•TAIL WAGGIN’ TUTOR Kids, K-6 come read to Zoey, a registered therapy dog that loves kids and books. 3 p.m. Fig Garden Regional Library, 3071 W. Bullard Ave. Fresno. 438-4071
14 Tuesday
•ARTS & CRAFTS—REEDLEY Kids, tweens, and teens—now’s your chance to make that special Valentine for that special person. 3 p.m. Free Reedley Branch Library, 1027 “E” St. 638-2818.
•CHESS—AUBERRY Chess for all ages. Appropriate for beginners and advanced, all levels. 3:30 p.m. Auberry Branch Library, 33049 Auberry Road, 855-8523.
•INFANT STORYTIME Interactive story time with stories, songs and fingerplays for ages 0-18 months. 9:15 a.m. FREE Clovis Regional Library, 1155 Fifth Street. 299-9531
•PRESCHOOL STORYTIME “What grows under the dirt? Master Gardeners present this special storytime at 11-11:45 a.m. FREE Call for details. Clovis Regional at 11 a.m. 1155 Fifth St, 299-9531.
•PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Interactive storytime with stories, songs, and fingerplays for ages 3-5 years old. FREE 10 a.m. Politi Library, 5771 N. First St., 431-6450 and Sunnyside Regional, 5566 E. Kings Canyon Rd., Fresno, 255-6594
•PRESCHOOL STORYTIME—CARUTHERS
Interactive storytime with stories, songs, fingerplays, or crafts, for ages 3-5 years. FREE 3 p.m. Caruthers Branch Library, 13382 S. Henderson, 864-8766.
•PRESCHOOL STORYTIME—FOWLER
Interactive storytime with songs, stories, fingerplays or crafts for ages 3-5 years. FREE 10 a.m. Fowler Branch Library, 306 S. 7th Street. 834-3114
•PRESCHOOL STORYTIME—MENDOTA
Interactive storytime with stories, songs, fingerplays or crafts for ages 3-5 years. FREE 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Mendota Branch Library, 1246 Belmont Ave. 655-3391
•STORYBOOK TIME—TULARE Preschool storytime with songs, fingerplays and games. 6:15 p.m. FREE Tulare Public Library, 475 North “M” Street. 685-2341.
•TAIL WAGGIN’ TUTOR Kids, K-6 come read to Roxie, a registered therapy dog, that loves kids and books. 3 p.m. Fig Garden Regional Library, 3071 W. Bullard Ave. Fresno. 438-4071
•TODDLER STORYTIME Interactive story time with stories, songs, and fingerplays for ages 18 months to 2 years 10 a.m. FREE Clovis Regional Library, 1155 Fifth Street. 299-9531
•VALENTINE PARTY Kids enjoy juice, cookies, craft and open play. 10 a.m-12 noon. Cost: $10/child. Our Playroom, 1445 Shaw Avenue, Suite 130, Clovis. 297-5295
15 Wednesday
•FAMILY STORYTIME A family storytime for toddlers and preschoolers FREE at 6 p.m. Clovis Regional Library, 1155 Fifth Street, 299-9531
•FAMILY STORY TIME—SANGER A fun story time for pre-schoolers and the whole family at 7 p.m. FREE Sanger Branch Library, 1812 Seventh Street. 875-2435
•GAMES—FOWLER Tweens, teens, get your game on with the Wii and play titles like Mario Kart, Rock Band and other games. 4 p.m. FREE Fowler Branch Library, 306 S. 7th St. 834-3114.
•HOMEWORK HELP Kids, tweens, and teens there are tutors available for homework help for grades K-12. FREE 3:30 p.m. Drinks and food OK. Woodward Park Regional Library, 944 E. Perrin Ave., Fresno 433-3135
•INFANT/TODDLER STORYTIME Interactive storytime with stories, songs and fingerplays for newborns to children two years old. FREE 10:30 a.m. Cedar-Clinton Branch Library, 4150 E. Clinton Ave, Fresno, 442-2770 and Easton Branch, 25 E Fantz, Fresno., 237-3929.
•NATURE KIDS “Fish” is the subject for this basic science class for preschool and kindergarten ages. There’s art, crafts, snack and story time as well as hands on experiences. 10 a.m. at the Discovery Center, 1937 N. Winery, Fresno, $5 donation. 251-5533
•PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Interactive storytime for stories, music, fingerplays and fun! FREE at the following Fresno libraries: 9:30 and 10:30 Woodward Park Regional, 944 E. Perrin Ave., 433-3135; Fig Garden Regional at 10:30 a.m., 3071 W. Bullard Ave., 438-4071; West Fresno Library, at 1 p.m. 188 East California Ave., 455-6066 and 3 p.m. Central Library, Doris Gates Room, 2420 Mariposa St. 488-3195, ext #3.
•PRESCHOOL STORYTIME—AUBERRY Join Miss Camille for an interactive storytime of stories, songs and fingerplays for ages 3-5 10:30 a.m. FREE Auberry Branch Library, 33049 Auberry Rd. 855-8523
•PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUP—BEAR MOUNTAIN A parent-led playgroup; toys, books, music, and fun for preschoolers. FREE 10 a.m. Bear Mountain Branch Library, 30733 E. Kings Canyon Rd., Squaw Valley 332-2528.
•PRESCHOOL STORYTIME—KERMAN Interactive storytime with songs, stories, fingerplays and crafts for ages 3-5. FREE 1 p.m. Kerman Branch Library, 15081 W. Kearney Plaza, 846-8804
•PRESCHOOL STORYTIME—KINGSBURG
Interactive storytime with songs, stories, and fingerplays for ages 3-5. FREE 1 p.m. Kingsburg Branch Library, 1399 Draper. 897-3710
•PRESCHOOL STORYTIME—REEDLEY Join Miss Purple at 10:30 a.m. as she reads stories and sings songs for infants, toddlers and pre-schoolers. FREE Reedley Branch Library, 1027 “E” St. 638-2818.
•STORYTIME WITH CHARACTERS Enjoy storytime, songs and a fun craft with our special guest, Snow White. 11:30 a.m. Cost: $5/child. Our Playroom, 1445 Shaw Avenue, Suite 130, Clovis. 297-5295
16 Thursday
•FRESNO CHAFFEE ZOO TOT TIME Children, ages 18 months-5 years, and their parents hear stories, create an animal craft, meet a special animal friend, see and touch bio-facts like feathers, shells, skin and bones. 9:30 -10:30 a.m. Members, 1 child and parent $8. Non-members $10. 894 W. Belmont Ave., Fresno Call to pre-register. 498-5920
•INFANT TODDLER MUSIC AND STORIES
Interactive story time for children ages 0-2, accompanied by an adult. There’s lots of music and movement, plus interactive stories, 10 and 10:45 a.m. Woodward Park Regional Library, 944 E. Perrin Ave. Fresno 433-3135
•PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Interactive storytime with stories, songs, fingerplays, or crafts. FREE 10 a.m. Gillis Branch Library, 629 W. Dakota, Fresno, 225-0140, and at 10:30 a.m., Cedar-Clinton Branch, 4150 E. Clinton Ave., Fresno, 442-1770.
•PRESCHOOL STORYTIME—ORANGE COVE This is an interactive storytime for children 3-5 years old. 11 a.m. FREE at Orange Cove Branch Library, 815 Park Blvd. 626-7942
•STORYTIME Toddlers and preschoolers, with their parents, are invited to join Miss Priscilla to do finger plays, sing songs, and hear wonderful books read. FREE 11 a.m. Petunia’s Place, Opus Center, 6027 N. Palm, Fresno. 438-1561
17 Friday
•FAMILY FUN NIGHT Kids enjoy face painting, open play and art project with special guest, Cinderella. 5-7 p.m. Cost: $10/child. Our Playroom, 1445 Shaw Avenue, Suite 130, Clovis. 297-5295
•STORYTIME Toddlers and preschoolers, with their parents, are invited to join Miss Priscilla to do finger plays, sing songs, and hear wonderful books read. FREE 11 a.m. Petunia’s Place, Opus Center, 6027 N. Palm, Fresno. 438-1561
•STORYTIME WITH CHARACTERS Enjoy storytime, songs and a fun craft with our special guest, Peter Pan. 2 p.m. Cost: $5/child. Our Playroom, 1445 Shaw Avenue, Suite 130, Clovis. 297-5295
•TODDLER STORYTIME—KERMAN Interactive storytime with stories, songs, and fingerplays for newborns to children 3 years old. 10:30 a.m. FREE Kerman Branch Library, 15081 W Kearney Plaza, 846-8804
18 Saturday
•GAMES—SANGER Yu-Gi-Oh card games for tweens and teens are set up for today 2 p.m. FREE Sanger Branch Library, 1812 Seventh St., 875-2435
•MAGIC SHOW—BEAR MOUNTAIN This is an Extreme Science Magic Show at 11 a.m. Science fun such as: Airzooka/Fog-Ring cannon, bubble fun, genie cloud in a bottle, whirly tubes music, water tornado tube, 20-foot air bags, thunder tube, bed of nails, floating beach balls, optical illusions, rocket balloons. and much more! FREE Bear Mountain Library, 30733 East Kings Canyon Road, Squaw Valley, 332-2528.
19 Sunday
•HOMEWORK HELP Kids, tweens, and teens there are tutors available for homework help for grades K-12. FREE 1 p.m. Drinks and food OK. Woodward Park Regional Library, 944 E. Perrin Ave., Fresno 433-3135
•TAIL WAGGIN’ TUTOR Kids, K-6, can read to this registered therapy dog that just loves children and books. 3 p.m. Clovis Regional Library 1155 Fifth Street. 299-9531
20 Monday
•FRESNO CHAFFEE ZOO TOT TIME Children, ages 18 months-5 years, and their parents hear stories, create an animal craft, meet a special animal friend, see and touch bio-facts like feathers, shells, skin and bones. 9:30 -10:30 a.m. Members, 1 child and parent $8. Non-members $10. 894 W. Belmont Ave., Fresno Call to pre-register. 498-5920
•TAIL WAGGIN’ TUTOR Kids, K-6 come read to Zoey, a registered therapy dog that loves kids and books. 3 p.m. Fig Garden Regional Library, 3071 W. Bullard Ave. Fresno. 438-4071
21 Tuesday
•CHESS—AUBERRY Chess for all ages. Appropriate for beginners and advanced, all levels. 3:30 p.m. FREE Auberry Branch Library, 33049 Auberry Road, 855-8523.
•INFANT STORYTIME Interactive story time with stories, songs and fingerplays for ages 0-18 months. 9:15 a.m. FREE Clovis Regional Library, 1155 Fifth Street. 299-9531
•PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Interactive storytime with stories, songs, and fingerplays for ages 3-5 years old. FREE 10 a.m. Politi Library, 5771 N. First St., 431-6450 and Sunnyside Regional, 5566 E. Kings Canyon Rd., Fresno, 255-6594 and Clovis Regional at 11 a.m. 1155 Fifth St, 299-9531.
•PRESCHOOL STORYTIME—CARUTHERS Interactive storytime with stories, songs, fingerplays, or crafts, for ages 3-5 years. FREE 3 p.m. Caruthers Branch Library, 13382 S. Henderson, 864-8766.
•PRESCHOOL STORYTIME—FOWLER
Interactive storytime with songs, stories, fingerplays or crafts for ages 3-5 years. FREE 10 a.m. Fowler Branch Library, 306 S. 7th Street. 834-3114
•PRESCHOOL STORYTIME—MENDOTA
Interactive storytime with stories, songs, fingerplays or crafts for ages 3-5 years. FREE 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Mendota Branch Library, 1246 Belmont Ave. 655-3391
•STORYBOOK TIME—TULARE Preschool storytime with songs, fingerplays and games. 6:15 p.m. FREE Tulare Public Library, 475 North “M” Street. 685-2341.
•TAIL WAGGIN’ TUTOR Kids, K-6 come read to Roxie, a registered therapy dog, that loves kids and books. 3 p.m. Fig Garden Regional Library, 3071 W. Bullard Ave. Fresno. 438-4071
•TODDLER STORYTIME Interactive story time with stories, songs, and fingerplays for ages 18 months to 2 years 10 a.m. FREE Clovis Regional Library, 1155 Fifth Street. 299-9531
22 Wednesday
•BABY/TODDLER PLAYGROUP—SELMA
Parent-led playgroup for babies and toddlers. Learn baby signs, brain games, and other fun educational activities. 10 a.m. FREE Selma Branch Library, 2200 Selma Ave. 896-3393
•FAMILY STORYTIME A family storytime for toddlers and preschoolers FREE at 6 p.m. Clovis Regional Library, 1155 Fifth Street, 299-9531
•FAMILY STORY TIME—SANGER A fun story time for pre-schoolers and the whole family at 7 p.m. FREE Sanger Branch Library, 1812 Seventh Street. 875-2435
•GAMES—FOWLER Tweens, teens, get your game on with the Wii and play titles like Mario Kart, Rock Band and other games. 4 p.m. FREE Fowler Branch Library, 306 S. 7th St. 834-3114.
•HOMEWORK HELP Kids, tweens, and teens there are tutors available for homework help for grades K-12. FREE 3:30 p.m. Drinks and food OK. Woodward Park Regional Library, 944 E. Perrin Ave., Fresno 433-3135
•INFANT/TODDLER STORYTIME Interactive storytime with stories, songs and fingerplays for newborns to children two years old. FREE 10:30 a.m. Cedar-Clinton Branch Library, 4150 E. Clinton Ave, Fresno, 442-1770 and Easton Branch, 25 E Fantz, Fresno., 237-3929.
•NATURE KIDS “Frogs” is the subject for this basic science class for preschool and kindergarten ages. There’s art, crafts, snack and story time as well as hands on experiences. 10 a.m. at the Discovery Center, 1937 N. Winery, Fresno, $5 donation. 251-5533
•PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Interactive storytime for stories, music, fingerplays and fun! FREE at the following Fresno libraries: 9:30 and 10:30 Woodward Park Regional, 944 E. Perrin Ave., 433-3135; Fig Garden Regional at 10:30 a.m., 3071 W. Bullard Ave., 438-4071; West Fresno Library, at 1 p.m. 188 East California Ave., 455-6066 and 3 p.m. Central Library, Doris Gates Room, 2420 Mariposa St. 488-3195, ext #3.
•PRESCHOOL STORYTIME—AUBERRY Join Miss Camille for interactive storytime of stories, songs and fingerplays for ages 3-5 10:30 a.m. FREE Auberry Branch Library, 33049 Auberry Rd. 855-8523
•PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUP—BEAR MOUNTAIN A parent-led playgroup; toys, books, music, and fun for preschoolers. FREE 10 a.m. Bear Mountain Branch Library, 30733 E. Kings Canyon Rd., Squaw Valley 332-2528.
•PRESCHOOL STORYTIME—KERMAN
Interactive storytime with songs, stories, fingerplays and crafts for ages 3-5. 1 p.m. FREE Kerman Branch Library, 15081 W. Kearney Plaza. 846-8804
•PRESCHOOL STORYTIME—KINGSBURG
Interactive storytime with songs, stories, and fingerplays for ages 3-5. FREE 1 p.m. Kingsburg Branch Library, 1399 Draper. 897-3710
•PRESCHOOL STORYTIME—REEDLEY Join Miss Purple at 10:30 a.m. as she reads stories and sings songs for infants, toddlers and pre-schoolers. FREE Reedley Branch Library, 1027 “E” St. 638-2818.
•PRESIDENTMANIA!—SANGER Come celebrate Washington, Lincoln, and all the other presidents with stories , songs and silliness! 2 p.m. FREE Sanger Branch Library, 1812 Seventh St., 875-2435
•STORYTIME WITH CHARACTERS Enjoy storytime, songs and a fun craft with our special guest, Snow White. 11:30 a.m. Cost: $5/child. Our Playroom, 1445 Shaw Avenue, Suite 130, Clovis. 297-5295
23 Thursday
•FRESNO CHAFFEE ZOO TOT TIME Children, ages 18 months-5 years, and their parents hear stories, create an animal craft, meet a special animal friend, see and touch bio-facts like feathers, shells, skin and bones. 9:30 -10:30 a.m. Members, 1 child and parent $8. Non-members $10. 894 W. Belmont Ave., Fresno Call to pre-register. 498-5920
•INFANT TODDLER MUSIC AND STORIES
Interactive story time for children ages 0-2, accompanied by an adult. There’s lots of music and movement, plus interactive stories, 10 and 10:45 a.m. Woodward Park Regional Library, 944 E. Perrin Ave. Fresno 433-3135
•PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Interactive storytime with stories, songs, fingerplays, or crafts. FREE 10 a.m. Gillis Branch Library, 629 W. Dakota, Fresno, 225-0140, and at 10:30 a.m., Cedar-Clinton Branch, 4150 E. Clinton Ave., Fresno, 442-1770.
•PRESCHOOL STORYTIME—ORANGE COVE
This is an interactive storytime for children 3-5 years old. 11 a.m. FREE at Orange Cove Branch Library, 815 Park Blvd. 626-7942
•SPECIAL STORYTIME Children come join to sing and dance with Oklin Bloodworth for a real fun time! 11 a.m. FREE Petunia’s Place, Opus I Center, 6027 N. Palm, Fresno. 438-1561
24 Friday
•FAMILY FUN NIGHT Kids enjoy face painting, open play and art project with special guest, Mrs. Mouse. 5-7 p.m. Cost: $10/child. Our Playroom, 1445 Shaw Avenue, Suite 130, Clovis. 297-5295
•STORYTIME Toddlers and preschoolers, with their parents, are invited to join Miss Priscilla to do finger plays, sing songs, and hear wonderful books read. FREE 11 a.m. Petunia’s Place, Opus Center, 6027 N. Palm, Fresno. 438-1561
•STORYTIME WITH CHARACTERS Enjoy storytime, songs and a fun craft with our special guest, Peter Pan. 2 p.m. Cost: $5/child. Our Playroom, 1445 Shaw Avenue, Suite 130, Clovis. 297-5295
•TODDLER STORYTIME—KERMAN Interactive storytime with stories, songs, and fingerplays for newborns to children 3 years old. 10:30 a.m. FREE Kerman Branch Library, 15081 W Kearney Plaza, 846-8804
•TWINKLE, TWINKLE LITTLE STARS “Two Small Pieces of Glass” At 6 p.m. grades 3-adult will be in the middle of a star party, experiencing the wonders that even a small amateur telescope can reveal. Learn about the invention of the telescope, how it works, has developed, from a primitive handheld telescope to orbiting space telescopes, and gigantic modern ground-based telescopes. At 7 p.m. “Endless Horizons” Grades 5-adult explore mankind’s desire to explore land, sea, sky, and space to better understand our place in the Universe. Hear stories of exploration from ancient times to the Apollo Moon landings and beyond. Explorers include Columbus, Captain James Cook, Galileo, Newton and others who shaped our view of the world—and the Universe. Adults $5; children and students (with I.D.) $2.50, seniors (65 and over) $4. Downing Planetarium, 5320 N. Maple, CSUF Campus. 278-4121
25 Saturday
•GAME DAY—ORANGE COVE All ages can have fun today! There’s a variety of board games set up around the library for open play! Orange Cove Branch Library, 815 Park Blvd. 626-7942
•HAMMER AND NAILS Check out the fun at Build & Grow Kid’s Clinic for grades 2-5 at Lowe’s in Fresno. 10 a.m. Apron and project patch. FREE Preregistration required. 7651 North Blackstone Ave., Fresno. 436-6266
•TWINKLE, TWINKLE LITTLE STARS “The Case of the Disappearing Planet” at 2 p.m. Grades 2-6, join Detective Skye Watcher to learn what makes an object a planet, and why the definition changed over the years. At 3 p.m. “Skywatchers of Ancient Mexico” examines the early culture, astronomy and history of what is now called Mexico and Central America. Learn the importance of astronomical observations to these cultures and hear stories from their mythology. Grades 6-adult. Adults $5; children and students (with I.D.) $2.50, seniors (65 and over) $4. Downing Planetarium, 5320 N. Maple, CSUF Campus. 278-4121.
•YU-GI-OH GAMING—SANGER Teens and tweens come have fun with card games at 2 p.m. at the Sanger Branch Library, FREE 1812 Seventh St., 875-2435.
26 Sunday
•TAIL WAGGIN’ TUTOR Kids, K-6, can read to this registered therapy dog that just loves children and books. 3 p.m. Clovis Regional Library 1155 Fifth Street. 299-9531
27 Monday
•FRESNO CHAFFEE ZOO TOT TIME Children, ages 18 months-5 years, and their parents hear stories, create an animal craft, meet a special animal friend, see and touch bio-facts like feathers, shells, skin and bones. 9:30 -10:30 a.m. Members, 1 child and parent $8. Non-members $10. 894 W. Belmont Ave., Fresno Call to pre-register. 498-5920
•PRESCHOOL STORYTIME—CARUTHERS
Interactive storytime with stories, songs, fingerplays or crafts for ages 3-5 years. 2 p.m. FREE 13382 S. Henderson. 864-8766
•PRESCHOOL STORYTIME—SELMA
Interactive storytime with stories, songs, and fingerplays for ages 3-5 years, at 10 a.m. FREE
Selma Branch Library, 2200 Selma Ave., 896-3393
•TAIL WAGGIN’ TUTOR Kids, K-6 come read to Zoey, a registered therapy dog that loves kids and books. 3 p.m. Fig Garden Regional Library, 3071 W. Bullard Ave. Fresno. 438-4071
28 Tuesday
•CHESS—AUBERRY Chess for all ages, for beginners and advanced. 3:30 p.m. Auberry Branch Library, 33049 Auberry Road, 855-8523.
•INFANT STORYTIME Interactive story time with stories, songs and fingerplays for ages 0-18 months. 9:15 a.m. FREE Clovis Regional Library, 1155 Fifth Street. 299-9531
•PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Interactive storytime with stories, songs, and fingerplays for ages 3-5 years old. FREE 10 a.m. Politi Library, 5771 N. First St., 431-6450 and Sunnyside Regional, 5566 E. Kings Canyon Rd., Fresno, 255-6594 and Clovis Regional at 11 a.m. 1155 Fifth St, 299-9531.
•PRESCHOOL STORYTIME—CARUTHERS
Interactive storytime with stories, songs, fingerplays, or crafts, for ages 3-5 years. FREE 3 p.m. Caruthers Branch Library, 13382 S. Henderson, 864-8766.
•PRESCHOOL STORYTIME—FOWLER
Interactive storytime with songs, stories, fingerplays or crafts for ages 3-5 years. FREE 10 a.m. Fowler Branch Library, 306 S. 7th Street. 834-3114
•PRESCHOOL STORYTIME—MENDOTA
Interactive storytime with stories, songs, fingerplays or crafts for ages 3-5 years. FREE 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Mendota Branch Library, 1246 Belmont Ave. 655-3391
•STORYBOOK TIME—TULARE Preschool storytime with songs, fingerplays and games. 6:15 p.m. FREE Tulare Public Library, 475 North “M” Street. 685-2341.
•TAIL WAGGIN’ TUTOR Kids, K-6 come read to Roxie, a registered therapy dog, that loves kids and books. 3 p.m. Fig Garden Regional Library, 3071 W. Bullard Ave. Fresno. 438-4071
•TODDLER STORYTIME Interactive story time with stories, songs, and fingerplays for ages 18 months to 2 years 10 a.m. FREE Clovis Regional Library, 1155 Fifth Street. 299-9531
29 Wednesday
•FAMILY STORYTIME A family storytime for toddlers and preschoolers FREE at 6 p.m. Clovis Regional Library, 1155 Fifth Street, 299-9531
•FAMILY STORY TIME—SANGER A fun story time for pre-schoolers and the whole family at 7 p.m. FREE Sanger Branch Library, 1812 Seventh Street. 875-2435
•GAMES—FOWLER Tweens, teens, get your game on with the Wii and play titles like Mario Kart, Rock Band and other games. 4 p.m. FREE Fowler Branch Library, 306 S. 7th St. 834-3114.
•HOMEWORK HELP Kids, tweens, and teens there are tutors available for homework help for grades K-12. FREE 3:30 p.m. Drinks and food OK. Woodward Park Regional Library, 944 E. Perrin Ave., Fresno 433-3135
•INFANT/TODDLER STORYTIME Interactive storytime with stories, songs and fingerplays for newborns to children two years old. FREE 10:30 a.m. Cedar-Clinton Branch Library, 4150 E. Clinton Ave, Fresno, 442-1770 and Easton Branch, 25 E Fantz, Fresno., 237-3929.
•NATURE KIDS “Winter Animals” is the subject for this basic science class for preschool and kindergarten ages. There’s art, crafts, snack and story time as well as hands on experiences. 10 a.m. at the Discovery Center, 1937 N. Winery, Fresno, $5 donation. 251-5533
•PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Interactive storytime for stories, music, fingerplays and fun! FREE at the following Fresno libraries: 9:30 and 10:30 Woodward Park Regional, 944 E. Perrin Ave., 433-3135; Fig Garden Regional at 10:30 a.m., 3071 W. Bullard Ave., 438-4071; West Fresno Library, at 1 p.m. 188 East California Ave., 455-6066 and 3 p.m. Central Library, Doris Gates Room, 2420 Mariposa St. 488-3195, ext #3.
•PRESCHOOL STORYTIME—AUBERRY Join Miss Camille for interactive storytime of stories, songs and fingerplays for ages 3-5 10:30 a.m. FREE Auberry Branch Library, 33049 Auberry Rd. 855-8523
•PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUP—BEAR MOUNTAIN
A parent-led playgroup; toys, books, music, and fun for preschoolers. FREE 10 a.m. Bear Mountain Branch Library, 30733 E. Kings Canyon Rd., Squaw Valley 332-2528.
•PRESCHOOL STORYTIME—KERMAN
Interactive storytime with songs, stories, fingerplays and crafts for ages 3-5. FREE 1 p.m. Kerman Branch Library, 15081 W. Kearney Plaza, 846-8804
•PRESCHOOL STORYTIME—KINGSBURG
Interactive storytime with songs, stories, and fingerplays for ages 3-5. FREE 1 p.m. Kingsburg Branch Library, 1399 Draper. 897-3710
•PRESCHOOL STORYTIME—REEDLEY Join Miss Purple at 10:30 a.m. as she reads stories and sings songs for infants, toddlers and pre-schoolers. FREE Reedley Branch Library, 1027 “E” St. 638-2818.