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Toddler Play and Learn Storytime (Valley) - For ages 18 months-3. 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. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 893-8400.

Play and Learn Storytime (Otis Orchards) - 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. Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave., Otis Orchards. Free. (509) 893-8390.

Earth Day - KXLY Radio’s gardening expert Phyllis Stephens will share her secrets to having a green thumb. Learn ways to protect the environment with organizations such as: Vera Power and Light, S.N.A.P., Spokane Utility Water Resources, Spokane Regional Solid Waste System, Gonzaga Environmental Organization, and Spokane County Conservation District. 1-3 p.m. Orchard Crest, 222 S. Evergreen Road, Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 928-2222.

Free Running Start Information Night - High school juniors and seniors (and parents and guardians) can learn how to earn college credits while completing high school academic requirements. Open to area public high school juniors and seniors, Running Start at SFCC and Spokane Community College allows high juniors and seniors to earn college credits while in high school. Running Start college credits transfer to most four-year state colleges, and most classes are tuition-free, allowing families to save on college expenses. 6:30 p.m. Spokane Falls Community College, SUB Lounges A, B, and C, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive. Free. (509) 533-3524.