Aunties offers youth reading group, storytime

Youth looking for a chance to get some reading in can check out a couple of events scheduled at Auntie’s Bookstore in the coming weeks. A youth book group will meet at 2 p.m. Saturday. The discussion will be on “The Edge Chronicles: The Winter Knights” by Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell. The gathering is for ages 8 to 14 and will be held in the second floor conference room.

A “Crazy Critter” storytime for all ages will begin at 11 a.m. on Aug. 4. Hear all about critters like cats, dogs, bears and even chickens. Kids will have the chance to make a paper bag cat puppet to take home. Reservations are requested. Call the store at (509) 838-0206 for more information or to make a reservation.

The store is at 402 W. Main Ave. in downtown Spokane.

Mobius Kids

More camps are coming up at Mobius Kids for the youngsters looking for something to keep them busy. A hands-on coral reef class for ages 7 to 10 will be held July 31 from 11 a.m. to noon. The class is $10 for members and $12 for nonmembers.

Kids can learn about bugs during a Creepy Crawlers class from 11 a.m. to noon Aug. 1. The class is for ages 4 to 6. The cost is $10 for members and $12 for nonmembers. Dinosaur lovers can check out the Dino Days class for ages 4 to 8 scheduled for July 30 through Aug. 2. The class will include crafts and a visit to the “A T.rex Named Sue” exhibit at the Museum of Arts and Culture. The cost is $65 for members or $75 for nonmembers.

Mobius Kids is at River Park Square, 808 W. Main St., in the lower level. Call (509) 624-5437 for more information or to register.