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The Spokesman-Review Newspaper
Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Kids and Family

Spokane Indians Baseball All weekday games at 6:30 p.m., Sunday games at 3:30 p.m. Today: vs. Eugene Emeralds; Saturday: Eugene Emeralds; Sunday: vs. Eugene Emeralds; Monday: vs. Eugene Emeralds. Avista Stadium, 602 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. $5-$11. (509) 535-2922.

Summer Camp Crafts Drop in for lots of fun summertime crafts. We provide the supplies and you bring your imagination. Today, 10 a.m., Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S. Regal St. (509) 893-8340. Also at 2 p.m., Cheney Library, 610 First St., Cheney. (509) 893-8280. Free.

“The Day the Crayons Quit” Storytime and Craft What would happen if your crayons quit coloring for you? Come hear this new story by Drew Daywalt and illustrated by Oliver Jeffers. Then stay for a fun coloring craft – if our crayons don’t walk away. Saturday, 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, Children’s Section, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Coeur d’Alene Teen Book Club For ages 12-18. Participants will select the books for the group based on genres for each session. Monday, Coeur d’Alene Library, 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 769-2315.

Cecil the Magician Cecil Lewis is a magician and illusionist who has been amazing Northwest audiences with his talent and Southern charm for 20 years. Witness magic for all ages as Cecil makes the impossible possible, and expect to be spellbound as he leaves you wondering, “How did he do that?” Monday: 10 a.m., Deer Park Library, 208 S. Forest Ave., Deer Park, (509) 893-8300; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road, (509) 893-8350. Tuesday: 10 a.m., Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road, Millwood, (509) 893-8260. Wednesday: 10 a.m., Airway Heights Library, 1213 S. Lundstrom St., Airway Heights, (509) 893-8260; 2 p.m., Medical Lake Library, 321 E. Herb St., Medical Lake, (509) 893-8330. Thursday: 10 a.m., Fairfield Library, 305 E. Main St., Fairfield, (509) 893-8320; 2 p.m., Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave., Otis Orchards, (509) 893-8390. Friday: 10 a.m., Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S. Regal St, (509) 893-8340; 2 p.m., Cheney Library, 610 First St., Cheney, (509) 893-8280. Free.

Micro-Crafting Join us for an afternoon of micro-crafts. We’ll bring a little of this and a little of that and we’ll have big-time fun making little crafts. Monday, 1 p.m., Medical Lake Library, 321 E. Herb St., Medical Lake, (509) 893-8330. Tuesday, 1 p.m., Airway Heights Library, 1213 S. Lundstrom St., Airway Heights, (509) 893-8250. Wednesday, 1 p.m., Deer Park Library, 208 S. Forest Avenue, Deer Park, (509) 893-8300. Free.

Martial Arts at the Library Join martial arts group War Horse Karate to see them demonstrate some centuries-old techniques. Appropriate for school-age children. Tuesday, 3 p.m., East Side Library, 524 S. Stone St., (509) 444-5331. Wednesday, 3:30 p.m., South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St., (509) 444-5331. Free.

Anime The name refers to the ancient Japanese art of awesomeness! Watch movies, eat snacks and hang out. For sixth graders and older. Tuesday, 3:30 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.

Children and Adult Karate Sessions Martial arts instructor Jeanelle Miller presents two free introductory classes. The first session from 6-7 p.m. will be for children ages 4-13, while the second session will be for adults from 7-8 p.m. Participants in both classes should come dressed to work out and bring water. Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., Colfax Library, 102 S. Main St., Colfax. (509) 397-4366.

“That is Not a Good Idea” Preschool Storytime and Craft We love his books about pigeons and elephants and piggies. Now come hear the newest tale by beloved Children’s author Mo Willems and stay for a fun craft! Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, Children’s Section, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Make it at the Library Build, craft and create each month this summer. Wednesday, 2 p.m., Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave., Otis Orchards. Free. (509) 893-8390.

Thursdays in the Park Idaho Repertory Theatre for Youth featuring Jack & the Beanstalk and music by Moscow Arts Commission featuring The World’s Stage. Thursday, 6-8 p.m. East City Park, 900 E. Third St., Moscow. Free. (208) 882-3295.

Teen Writers of the Inland Empire Join us each month as we write fiction and poetry and share our work in an encouraging and positive environment. We provide pens, pencils, paper, prompts, and snacks – you bring your creativity! Grades 6 and older. Check out our blog at www.teenwritersofthe inlandempire.blogspot.com. Thursday, 4 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 893-8400.