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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

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Today

Baby Lapsit (Moran Prairie) - Enjoy nursery rhymes, songs and stories. For children up to 18 months of age. 10:30 a.m. Moran Prairie, 6004 S. Regal St. Free. (509) 893-8340.

Comics with Lars Brown (East) - Learn about the process of writing and drawing comics with this local graphic novel author. Part of the Summer Reading program. Appropriate for sixth-graders and older. 3:30 p.m. East Side Library, 524 S. Stone St. Free. (509) 444-5331.

Girl Scouts Summer Science in the Park - School-age girls are invited to take part in a no-cost program, doing hands-on science activities. They will launch bottle rockets, explore gravity, discover polymers and investigate air pressure. 1:30-2:30 p.m. Mirabeau Point Park, 13500 E. Mirabeau Parkway, Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 747-8091, ext. 230. Also at 9:30-10:30 a.m. Terrace View Park, 13525 E. 24th Ave., Spokane Valley. (509) 747-8091, ext. 230.

Magic with Dick Frost (Hillyard) - Magic show with Dick and his sidekick, Clyde the Dodo Bird. For school-aged children. 3:30 p.m. Hillyard Library, 4005 N. Cook St. (509) 444-5331.

Play and Learn Storytime - For ages 2-5. Enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays that explore the concepts of math, science, art and literacy. Parents and caregivers are asked to join in for the entire 60 minutes. 10:30 a.m. Library locations include: Otis Orchards, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave., (509) 893-8390; Cheney, 610 First St., (509) 893-8280. Free.

Preschool Storytime - For ages 3-5. 10:30 a.m. Library locations include: South, 3324 S. Perry St., (509) 444-5385; Shadle, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave., (509) 444-5390. Free.

Time Capsule of Fun (Otis Orchards) - Presented by the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture. Look at old toys, historic artifacts and photos. 2 p.m. Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave. Free. (509) 893-8390.

Toddler Storytime - For ages 18 months to 3 years. 10 a.m. Library locations include: South, 3324 S. Perry St., (509) 444-5385; Shadle, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave., (509) 444-5390. Free.

Toddler Storytime - For ages 18 months to 3 years. Library locations and times: 10 a.m., North Spokane, 44 E. Hawthorne Road, (509) 893-8350; 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley, 12004 E. Main Ave., (509) 893-8400. Free.

Ongoing

“Be Creative at Your Library!” - Summer reading program presented by Spokane County Library District and Spokane Public Library. Enjoy storytimes, crafts and more. Children and teens who read or listen to 15 books or read for 15 hours throughout the summer will receive a prize. For more information, visit www.summerreadingspokane.org. Runs through Aug. 31. Free. (509) 444-5307.

“Calling All Writers! (aka The Mysteries of Harris Burdick)” (Argonne) - For teens. Try to figure out the stories behind drawings left many years ago by the mysterious Mr. Harris Burdick. Paper, writing utensils and snacks will be provided. 1:30 p.m. Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road. Free. (509) 893-8260.

Free Family Film Festival - Spokane Valley Mall Cinemas - Movies play at 10 a.m. every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Today: “Everyone’s Hero” (G) and “Surf’s Up” (PG); Tuesday-Thursday: “Doogal” (PG) and “Journey to the Center of the Earth” (PG); Aug. 4-6: “Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium” (G) and “Bee Movie” (PG); Aug. 11-13: “Mr. Bean’s Holiday”(G) and “Alvin & the Chipmunks” (PG); Aug. 18-20: “Space Chimps” (G) and “Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa” (PG). Spokane Valley Mall Cinemas, 14760 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (800) 326-3264.

Free Summer Movies at the Garland Theater - Thursday-Friday: “Hotel for Dogs” (PG); Monday-Friday: “The Tale of Despereaux” (G); Aug. 3-7: “Marley and Me” (PG). No outside food or drinks allowed. 9:30 a.m., Garland Theater, 924 W. Garland Ave. (509) 327-1050.

Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture - Out of this World: “Extraordinary Costumes from Film and Television”: The traveling exhibit features more than 30 costumes and related objects from science fiction films and television programs such as “Star Wars,” “Blade Runner,” “Terminator,” “Star Trek,” “Battlestar Galactica” and “Batman.” Examine how costume design incorporates color, style, scale, materials, historical traditions and cultural cues to help performers and audiences engage with the characters being portrayed. Runs through Sept. 5. 2316 W. First Ave. $7/adults, $5/seniors and students with ID, free/ages 5 and younger. (509) 456-3931.

Riverfront Park Pavilion Attractions - The Looff Carrousel and Spokane Falls Skyride operate daily, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., and stay open until 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Day passes are $15.49 for all ages, summer season passes are $48.99. Runs through Sept. 7. Riverfront Park. Carrousel: $2/adults and teens, $1.25/seniors, military and ages 12 and younger. Skyride: $7.25/adults; $6.25/ages 13-17, seniors and military; $4/ages 3-12; free/ages 2 and younger. Tour Train, $4.50. (509) 625-6600.

Soccer League Sign-up - Outdoor soccer league for ages 4 to 10 for fall 2009/spring 2010. Sign up through Aug. 31. 9116 E. Sprague Ave., Suite 138. $50. (509) 747-5017.

Splashdown - Family water park. Open daily through Sept. 7. Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., and until 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays; noon-6 p.m. on Sundays. 11127 E. Mission Ave., Spokane Valley. $12.99/48 inches and shorter; $15.99/taller than 48 inches; free/ages 2 and younger and seniors age 65 and older; $14/viewing pass with $7 refund. (509) 924-3079.

Spokane Indians Baseball - vs. Eugene Emeralds. Tuesday through Aug. 1. 6:30 p.m. Avista Stadium, 602 N. Havana St. (509) 535-2922.

Spokane Teen Videofest - Spokane County youth ages 14-19 can register for the chance to win up to $1,000 by creating 3- to 5-minute videos about teen health issues. Register by Aug. 10 at www.thedailyrisk.com or call Mishelle at (509) 324-1494. Spokane Regional Health District, 1101 W. College Ave., #360. Free.

Spokane Valley Heritage Museum - “Apollo 11, One Small Step.” The historic walk on the moon by Neil Armstrong was 40 years ago this month. Come see artifacts and photos, and get to know the moon. Wednesdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Runs through Oct. 31. 12114 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley. $5/adults, $4/seniors, $3/ages 18 and younger. (509) 922-4570.