Things to do

Ongoing

Free Family Film Festival - Spokane Valley Mall Cinemas - Movies play at the same time every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Showing this week, “Wallace and Gromit” rated G and “Surf’s Up” rated PG; 10 a.m., Spokane Valley Mall Cinemas, 14760 E. Indiana Ave. (800) 326-3264.

Free Kids Summer Movies at the Garland Theatre - Doors open at 9 a.m., show at 9:30. Showing this week, “Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium” rated G. 924 W. Garland Ave. (509) 327-1050.

Today

Girl Scout Urban Day Camp - Girls ages 7-11 will spend a week exploring science, arts, cooking, computers and sports. Lunch and snacks provided. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Girl Scout Program Center, 1404 N. Ash St. $100. (509) 747-8091.

Gocks (Medical Lake) - For teens. Create a Goth sock puppet. Supplies and snacks will be provided. Pre-registration is required. 3 p.m., Medical Lake Library, 321 E. Herb St. Free. (509) 893-8330.

Tuesday

Bee-Boppin’ Music with Nancy Stewart - Sing, dance, wiggle and squirm during this musical tribute to insects. All ages welcome. Library locations and times include: 10 a.m., Fairfield, 305 E. Main St. (509) 893-8320; 2 p.m., Moran Prairie, 6004 S. Regal St. (509) 893-8340; 7 p.m., Spokane Valley, 12004 E. Main Ave. (509) 893-8400. Free.

Bug Mania (East Side) - Explore the world of insects with West Valley Outdoor Education staff. For children in grades K-5. 3:30 p.m., East Side Library, 524 S. Stone St. Free. (509) 444-5331.

Wednesday

Barnes & Noble Storytime - Enjoy “Ballet Kitty” written by Bernette Ford and Sam Williams. Crafts and treats will also be provided. 2 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E Indiana Ave. Free. (509) 922-4104.

Bee-Boppin’ Music with Nancy Stewart - Sing, dance, wiggle and squirm during this musical tribute to insects. All ages welcome. Library locations and times include: 10 a.m., Otis Orchards, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave. (509) 893-8390; 2 p.m., Argonne, 4322 N. Argonne Road (509) 893-8260; 7 p.m., Medical Lake, 321 E. Herb St. (509) 893-8330. Free.

Bug Mania (South Hill) - Explore the world of insects with West Valley Outdoor Education staff. For children in grades K-5. Event will be held at 2 and 3:30 p.m. South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. Free. (509) 444-5331.

Catch the Magic Bug (Indian Trail) - Enjoy a magic show performed by magician Dick Frost and his side kick, Clyde the Dodo bird. For children in grades K-5. 3:30 p.m., Indian Trail Library, 4909 W. Barnes. Free. (509) 444-5331.

Clue Done It - For teens. Solve a mystery. Snacks will be provided. Pre-registration is required. Library locations include: Spokane Valley, 12004 E. Main Ave. (509) 893-8400; North Spokane, 44 E. Hawthorne Road (509) 893-8350. 3 p.m. Free.

Thursday

Bee-Boppin’ Music with Nancy Stewart - Sing, dance, wiggle and squirm during this musical tribute to insects. All ages welcome. Library locations and times include: 10 a.m., Spokane Valley, 12004 E. Main Ave. (509) 893-8400; Cheney, 610 First St. (509) 893-8280; Airway Heights, 1213 S. Lundstrom St. (509) 893-8250. Free.

Buzz Buzz Buzz (Shadle) - Appropriate for school-aged children. Learn about bees. Held at 2 and 3:30 p.m. Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. Free. (509) 444-5331.

Gocks (Moran Prairie) - For teens. Create a Goth sock puppet. Supplies and snacks will be provided. Pre-registration is required. 3 p.m., Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S. Regal St. Free. (509) 893-8340.

The Jenks in Concert (Hillyard) - Appropriate for school-aged children. This local children’s rock band will perform upbeat, modern music both kids and parents can enjoy. 3:30 p.m., Hillyard Library, 4005 N. Cook St. Free. (509) 444-5331.

Friday

Free Outdoor Movies at Liberty Lake - Movies start at dusk. Part of the Outdoor Cinema Series 2008, sponsored by Greenstone. “Ben Hur” rated G. Pavillion Park, Molter Road and Country Vista Drive, Liberty Lake. (509) 252-7507, ext. 220.

Saturday

Bird Storytime and Craft - For all ages. Create a hilarious, squawking bird and listen to some great stories featuring our fine feathered friends. 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, Children’s Section, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Free Outdoor Movies at Liberty Lake - Movies start at dusk. Part of the Outdoor Cinema Series 2008, sponsored by Greenstone. “The Neverending Story” rated PG. Pavillion Park, Molter Road and Country Vista Drive, Liberty Lake. (509) 252-7507, ext. 220.

Friends of Spokane Public Library Book Sale - All proceeds support the library and its programs. Fiction, children’s books and paperbacks, all 3 for $1. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Harmon Park, one block south of Francis Avenue on Market Street. (509) 444-5307.

Riverfront Park 30th Birthday Party Celebration - Original 1978 prices all day long on day passes, carrousel and train rides, Imax regular films, popcorn, hot dogs, soft drinks and root beer floats. Free live music with The Blisstrz at the Clocktower Stage from 1-4 p.m. and free birthday cake while it lasts. A reunion and picnic for former Riverfront Park team members and their families will be held at the Northbank Shelter from noon-2 p.m., with picnic lunch available for $3. Riverfront Park. (509) 625-6601.

Spokane Highland Games - Includes competitions, music, Scottish clans and vendors, historical demonstrations and children’s events. A Ceilidh, or Scottish party, includes dancing, music and singing from 6-9 p.m. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $8/adults, $5/seniors/youth ages 11-17, $3/children ages 4-10, free/younger than 4. (509) 922-3661.