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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Kids and families

Playful Learning Playgroup Bring your kids between 10 and 11:30 a.m. each Friday for a fun playgroup with friends. Today, Colfax Library, 102 S. Main St., Colfax. Free. (509) 397-4366.

Decorate a Dragon Decorate a dragon for Appreciate a Dragon Day at any Spokane Public Library branch during open library hours. Today, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (509) 444-5300.

Family Ski Days Kids age 17 and younger receive trail pass and equipment rental for free when accompanied by parent or guardian. Saturday and Sunday, 49 Degrees North, 3311 Flowery Trail Road, Chewelah. (509) 935-6649.

Family Fun Fair Live music, games, food and rummage sale. Presented by the LCHS Choir Department. Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Lake City High School, school commons, 6101 N. Ramsey Road, Coeur d’Alene. (406) 599-2875.

Cross-Country Ski Lessons Ages 13 and older. Learn the basics of cross-country skiing skills at Mt. Spokane Selkirk Nordic Area. Includes equipment, ski area fees, instruction and transportation. Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Yoke’s Fresh Market, 14202 N. Market St., Mead. $36/adult; $31/youth age 13-17 (with adult). (509) 625-6200.

“If You Happen to Have a Dinosaur” Storytime and Craft Saturday, 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, Children’s Section, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

LEGO-rama Participants ages 4-13 will create superheroes and build the lair, vehicles, and equipment for their superhero. Entries should include a brief written background story. Adults can assist competitors who may not be able to write yet. One entry per participant. Entries must be original designs built by the participant, are limited to a 15-by-15 inch footprint, should be built before being brought to the library and can be delivered to the Community Room as early as 12:30 p.m. Judging is from 1:30-2:15 p.m. Anyone age 14 and older may display designs, but these will not be included in judging. Saturday, 1-3 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Library, 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 769-2315.

Lego Club Free at county libraries. Saturday, 2 p.m., Fairfield Library, 305 E. Main Street, Fairfield, (509) 893-8320; Sunday, 2 p.m., Airway Heights Library, 1213 S. Lundstrom St., Airway Heights, (509) 893-8250; Wednesday, 3:30 p.m., Medical Lake Library, 321 E. Herb Street, Medical Lake, (509) 893-8330.

Art Club You bring the creativity; we’ll have the supplies. Held third Monday of the month from 4-5 p.m. All ages are welcome. Children age 6 and younger should be accompanied by an adult. Monday, North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.

Too Fun Tuesday Put your engineering skills to use with an abundance of Lego bricks. Tuesday, 4-5 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Avenue, Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 893-8400.

Polar Bears Learn about these animals and make a polar bear mask. Ages 2-4. Parents stay with their children. Wednesday, 10:30-11:15 a.m., Mobius Kids Children’s Museum, 808 W. Main Ave. $10/members; $12/nonmembers. (509) 624-5437.

Shark Month Make shark crafts and learn about one of the most dangerous creatures underwater. For grades K-5. Wednesday, 3:30 p.m., Deer Park Library, 208 S. Forest Ave., Deer Park. Free. (509) 893-8300.

Don’t Fear the FAFSA Tammy Zibell and Janet Rice help you navigate the federal financial aid system and complete your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Wednesday, 6 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.

Native American Storytelling Students and teachers from Salish School of Spokane will present traditional Native American stories in Salish and English. Thursday, 3:30 p.m., Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. (509) 444-5390.