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Before- and After-school Programs – Educational and fun programs are available at the Northeast Youth Center, 4001 N. Cook. Transportation to and from some local elementary schools is available, and state pay is accepted. Includes a USDA approved snack. For information and a list of the schools served, call 482-0708.

Read for Trees – Forester Jim Flott will discuss the importance of trees in our lives, and children can plant their own seedlings. This program for school-aged children will start at 4 p.m. Monday at the East Side Library, 524 S. Stone; at 4 p.m. on Tuesday at the Indian Trail Library, 4909 W. Barnes; and at 4 p.m.on Wednesday at the Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley. Call 444-5331 for information.

Tomie’s Birthday Party – All ages are welcome to celebrate the 70th birthday of Tomie dePaola, author and illustrator of more than 200 children’s books. The event includes readings, crafts and popcorn. 7 p.m. Monday at the Indian Trail Library, 4909 W. Barnes. For information, call 444-5395.

Paws for Reading – Kaile the reading dog will be at the East Side Library, 524 S. Stone, at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday for children who need help reading out loud or are reluctant to read. For information, call 444-5377.

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Anger Management Class – For ages 12-17. Class also will focus on self-esteem and conflict resolution. Contact Patrick Donahue, 979-7076, for more information.

Camp Fire USA – Clubs forming for children between the ages of 3-grade 12. Call the Camp Fire USA Service Center for more information, 747-6191.

Creativity Clubhouse – This summer outreach program is presented by the Children’s Museum and KSPS Public Television. Children between the ages of eight and 10 can participate in gardening projects, international crafts, ZOOM science projects and make Lego skyscrapers. There are also projects available for children of all ages. For information call 624-KIDS or visit www.childrensmuseum.net and click the Summer Camps link.

Jump Rope Academy – Instruction includes single rope and double Dutch; ages 2-adult. Monday-Saturday. Free introduction class. Birthday and group workshops; $8 per person. Combination parent and child classes; motor-skill and brain-development exercises. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday classes available. Call Deborah, 487-5567, for more information.

Libby Teen Center – Open for basketball, volleyball and table games Tuesdays through Saturdays from 4:30-9 p.m. Free. Also scheduling outdoor activities, field trips and aerobics classes at the center, 2900 E. First Ave. For more information, or to volunteer, call 536-8152.

Paws for Reading – Practice reading aloud to Kaile the reading dog, Mondays through February, 4:30 p.m. at the East Side Library, 524 S. Stone. Call 444-5377 for more information.

X-Brain Yo-Yo – Learn amazing tricks at yo-yo classes at Colors on the Wind, 118 E. Wellesley Ave. Classes are Saturdays from 10 a.m.-noon. Registration and classes are free. For more information, call Becky at 484-5483.

Young Mom’s Life Skills/Support Group – Teen Parent Network provides a weekly young mom’s group for moms between the ages of 13-24 for encouragement, understanding, and acceptance. Fun and useful information on cooking, crafts, parenting, budgeting, spirituality, more. Free childcare, transportation is provided first come, first served. Call Val at 252-3942 for more details.