Kids’ calendar

Today

After-school Special - For grades K-5; go “Over the Rainbow” and make crafts and listen to stories; 4 p.m., Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley. 921-1500.

Spokane Valley Baseball - Boys and girls ages 5-14 must register by Saturday for the season that runs June-July. The cost is $70 for ages 5-8, $95 for ages 9-12 and $125 for ages 13-14. Applications are available at www.spokanevalleybaseball.com 922-0420.

Storytime - For ages 2-5; 10:30 a.m., Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley. 921-1500.

Toddler storytime - For ages 18 months to 3 years; 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.

Friday

“Jack and the Beanstalk” - Presented by Theater Arts for Children. 7 p.m., Spokane Valley Community Center, 10814 E. Broadway Ave. $5. 892-5413.

Baby lapsit - For infants up to age 18 months; 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.

Liberty Lake storytime - For children in preschool through age 5; 10:30 a.m., Liberty Lake Library, 1421 N. Meadowwood Lane No. 140. 232-2510.

Saturday

“Jack and the Beanstalk” - Presented by Theater Arts for Children; 7 p.m., Spokane Valley Community Center, 10814 E. Broadway Ave. $5. 892-5413.

Book Fair and Instrument “Petting Zoo” - Presented by Spokane Symphony Associates for the Spokane Symphony Orchestra Music Education. Mention the book fair when paying and a percentage of your sale will be donated. There will be storytimes at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. with an instrument “petting zoo” following each; 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. 458-8733.

Liberty Lake storytime - For all ages; 10:30 a.m., Liberty Lake Library, 1421 N. Meadowwood Lane No. 130. 232-2510.

Paint-A-Helmet Party - Sponsored by Kiwanis, providing free helmets for ages 3-16 who are accompanied by parent or guardian. There will also be vendors, a jump house and entertainment; 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. Free.

Raptor Open House - Learn about and see raptors. For ages 8 and older. Sponsored by Spokane Parks and Recreation Department; 10 a.m.-2 p.m., West Valley Outdoor Learning Center, 8706 E. Upriver Drive. $7. 625-6200.

Storytime - Rhyming stories will celebrate poetry month. A craft project and treats will follow; 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. 922-4104.

Sunday

“Jack and the Beanstalk” - Presented by Theater Arts for Children; 2 p.m., Spokane Valley Community Center, 10814 E. Broadway Ave. $5. 892-5413.

All Ages Dance - Western old-time and country music by the Country Jammers. Refreshments will be served; 1-4 p.m., Tri Community Grange, one block north of Trent on Starr Road. 926-3803.

Monday

Toddler storytime - For ages 18 months to 3 years; 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.

Tuesday

Family story evening - For all ages; 7 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.

Liberty Lake Sparks - Creative drama, puppetry, stories and movement for children in preschool through age 5; 10:30 a.m., Liberty Lake Library, 1421 N. Meadowwood Lane No. 130. 232-2510.

Preschool storytime - For ages 3-5; 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.

Wednesday

After-school Special - For grades K-5; go “Over the Rainbow” and make crafts and listen to stories; 4 p.m., Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road. 926-4334.

Preschool storytime - For ages 3-5; 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.

Storytime - Hear a Pinkalicious story. A craft project and treats will follow; 2 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana. 922-4104.

Storytime - For ages 2-5; 10:30 a.m., Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road. 926-4334.

Next Thursday

Northwest Interstate Spring Fling - The event sponsored by the Northwest Interstate Quarter Horse Association will feature classes and competitions in jumping, reining, barrel racing, cutting and roping. Runs through April 22. 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana. Free. (208) 798-0763.

Puppet Show - Come see “Brer Rabbit and the Garden of Eatin’ “; 4 p.m., Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley. 921-1500.

Storytime - For ages 2-5; 10:30 a.m., Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley. 921-1500.

Toddler storytime - For ages 18 months to 3 years; 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-6283.