Calendar

Today

Toddler Storytime (Valley) - For ages 18 months-3 years. 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. (509) 893-8400.

Baby Lapsit (North) - Enjoy nursery rhymes, songs, and stories. For children up to 18 months of age. 10:30 a.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.

Tuesday

Co-op Kids - Children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy free activities, with snacks and materials donated by the Moscow Food Co-op. Meet at 9 a.m. at the Moscow Food Co-op Café, 121 E. Fifth St., Moscow, Idaho, to make a tiny garden to tend. Free. (208) 882-8537.

Toddler Storytime - For ages 18 months-3 years. Library locations and times include: 10 a.m., Downtown, 906 W. Main Ave.; South Hill, 3324 S. Perry St. (509) 444-5356; 10:30 a.m. Moran Prairie, 6004 S. Regal St. Free. (509) 893-8340.

Storytime (Deer Park) - For ages 2-5. 10:30 a.m., Deer Park Library, 208 S. Forest Ave., Deer Park. Free. (509) 893-8300.

All Saints Catholic School Information Night - Parents of children ages preschool through fourth grade will have a chance to meet teachers, tour the facilities and learn more about the curriculum. 7 p.m., 1505 E. 34th Ave. (509) 534-1098, ext. 215.

Wednesday

Preschool Storytime - For children ages 3-5. Library locations and times include: 10:30 a.m., Moran Prairie, 6004 S. Regal St. (509) 893-8340; Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. (509) 444-5390; 11 a.m., North Spokane, 44 E. Hawthorne Road, (509) 893-8350. Free.

Toddler Storytime - For ages 18 months-3 years. 10 a.m. Library locations include: Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. (509) 444-5390; North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.

Storytime - For ages 2-5. Library locations include: Medical Lake, 321 E. Herb St. (509) 893-8330; Argonne, 4322 N. Argonne Road. (509) 893-8260; Cheney, 610 First St. (509) 893-8280. 10:30 a.m. Free.

Fancy Nancy Party - Appropriate for school-age children. Join in celebrating the character, Fancy Nancy. 4 p.m., East Side Library, 524 S. Stone St. Free. (509) 444-5331.

Thursday

Winter Book Sale - Presented by Friends of Public Library. Today-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Spokane Downtown Library, 906 W. Main Ave., Meeting Rooms 1A and 1B. Most items $1 or less.

Coeur d’Alene Tribal Winter Blessing - Prepare and understand the significance of winter with the Coeur d’Alene Tribe. Event will include drummers, dancers, storytelling, historical artifacts, fry bread, huckleberry jam and a special blessing with sweetgrass. Today through Friday from 1-2 p.m. and Saturday from 6-7:30 p.m., Stensgar Golf Pavilion, Circling Raven Golf Club, Worley, Idaho. Free. (800) 523-2464.

Fancy Nancy Party (Hillyard) - Appropriate for school-age children. Join in celebrating the character, Fancy Nancy. 4 p.m., Hillyard Library, 4005 N. Cook St. Free. (509) 444-5331.

Friday

“The Wizard of Oz”- Presented by Christian Youth Theatre. Shows are today and Saturday and March 5-6 at 7 p.m.; matinees Saturday and March 6-7 at 3 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $9/adults, $8/senior/students. All tickets $7 for Saturday show at 3 p.m. (800) 325-SEAT.

“Sleeping Beauty” - Christian Youth Theater-North Idaho winter production performances are at 7 p.m. Today and Saturday and March 4-6, 7 p.m. with 3 p.m. matinee performances on Saturday (discount $7 performance), and regular priced matinees on March 6-7. March 4 is a bargain performance with all tickets will be $8. Tickets can be purchased online or at the box office, call for details. Salvation Army Kroc Community Theater, 1765 W. Golf Course Road, Coeur d’Alene. $8, $9; $10, discount $7 performance on Saturday. (208) 277-5727 or 819-9281.

Author Bob Manion - Book signing of “The Treehouse” and “Santa’s Heroes.” 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Forza, 2828 E. 29th Ave. (509) 465-0369.

Saturday

Author Sharon Cramer - Book signing of the first in a series of children’s stories called the “Cougar Cub Tales.” 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Forza, 2828 E. 29th Ave. (509) 465-0369.

Barnes & Noble Storytime - Story will be “Marley Goes to School” by John Grogan. Also make a craft and enjoy a treat. 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane Valley. (509) 922-4104.

Black History Storytime - February is Black History Month. Listen to some stories about important figures in African American history. 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, Children’s Section, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Fancy Nancy Party (Shadle) - Appropriate for school-age children. Join in celebrating the character, Fancy Nancy. 2 p.m., Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. Free. (509) 444-5331.

Shrinking Violets Birthday Bash Convention - Vendor fair, live entertainment, art exhibit, keynote address and refreshments. Entertainment includes poetry reading, flamenco dancing, a short film and a Hula Hoop Troop dance. Free onsite child care available. Open to the public. 6-9 p.m., Community Building, 17 W. Main Ave. $5 by Feb. 20; $7 after Feb. 20. (509) 939-0015.

Sunday

Family Snowshoe Hike - For ages 4 and older. Enjoy a short hike on Mount Spokane. Pre-registration is required. 12:30-3:30 p.m., Mt. Spokane State Park. $41/family of four. (509) 625-6200.

The Storytelling Company - Featuring original “Tales of the West” by Sandy Compton and a story from “The Mystery Storyteller.” 5 p.m., Di Luna’s, 207 Cedar St., Sandpoint. $7/general, $4/age 12 and younger. (208) 263-0846.

Ongoing

Before and After School Camps - For ages 5-12. Children will be provided with games, snacks and transportation to and from school. Schools served include: Sheridan, Stevens, Lincoln Heights, Franklin, Grant, Adams Elementary Schools and St. Aloysius School. Held Monday-Friday, 6:30-9 a.m. and 3-6 p.m. Registration is required. East Central Community Center, 500 S. Stone St. $53 per week; state pay accepted. (509) 482-0708.

Eastside Little League - Registration is going on now for Eastside Little League for ages 5-14. The registration deadline is Feb. 28. Late registrations are an additional $10 and must be received by March 13. Visit www.eastside littleleague.net. $95-$125. (509) 927-2255.

Free Community Winter Walking Groups - Hosted by Community Health Education and Resources (CHER). Open to all ages. Walking groups meet at the Downtown YMCA at 507 N. Howard St. in the gym. For easy access, use the East entrance of the building. For more information, call (509) 232-8138 or visit www.cherspokane.org. Dates and times include: Mondays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. and Wednesdays, Noon-1 p.m. (509) 232-8138.

Free February H1N1 Vaccinations - Panhandle Health District will provide the vaccines for all ages on a walk-in basis from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Fridays through February at the PHD office. Panhandle Health District office in Hayden, 8500 N. Atlas Road, Hayden, Idaho. Free. (208) 415-5108.

Kids’ Winter Reading at the Coeur d’Alene Library - Children’s winter library programs include: Preschool Storytime for ages 3-5, Wednesdays from 10:30-11 a.m. and 1-1:30 a.m.; Tales for Twos and Threes, Tuesdays from 11-11:30 a.m.; Book Babies Lap-Sit for age newborn to two accompanied by a parent or adult, Tuesdays from 10:15-10:45 a.m. and Fridays from 10:30-11 a.m.; Lonely Books Club for ages 9-12, Wednesday from 4-5 p.m.; Lego Club for ages 5-10, Thursdays from 4-5 p.m. Programs run through March 19. Coeur d’Alene Library, 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 769-2315, ext. 438.

Kinder Camp - Hosted by the Northeast Youth Center. For ages 5-6. Children will receive transportation to and from school. Immunization records required. Schools served include: Sheridan, Stevens, Lincoln Heights, Franklin, Grant, Adams Elementary Schools and St. Aloysius School. Held Monday-Friday, 12-6 p.m. Registration is required. East Central Community Center, 500 S. Stone. $76 per week; $50 registration fee with scholarships available. (509) 482-0708.