Things to do

Ongoing

Bug Mania - Explore the world of insects with West Valley Outdoor Education staff. For K-fifth-graders. Free. Tuesday: 2 p.m., Airway Heights, 1213 S. Lundstrom St. (509) 893-8250; 7 p.m., North Spokane, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. (509) 893-8350. Thursday: 2 p.m., Cheney Library, 610 First St., Cheney. (509) 893-8280. Friday: 2 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. (509) 893-8400.

Camp Dart-Lo Community Open Swim - Youths age 13 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Mondays-Fridays. Runs through Aug. 29. 4-6 p.m., Camp Dart-Lo, 14000 N. Dartford Drive. $3/single swim time; $50 pass for 25 swims. (509) 747-6191.

“Catch the Reading Bug at Your Library!” - Summer reading program hosted by Spokane County Library District and Spokane Public Library. Children can sign-up to receive a reading log to keep track of books they read or hear. Finishers of the program will receive a prize. Program runs through Aug. 31. (509) 444-5307.

Catch the Magic Bug - Enjoy a magic show performed by magician Dick Frost and his sidekick, Clyde the Dodo bird. For children in grades K-5. Tuesday, 3:30 p.m., East Side Library, 524 S. Stone St. Free. (509) 444-5331. Wednesday: 2 and 3:30 p.m. South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. Free. (509) 444-5331. Thursday: 3:30 p.m., Hillyard Library, 4005 N. Cook St. Free. (509) 444-5331. Friday: 2 p.m., Downtown Library, 906 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 444-5331.

“The Good, Bad, and Ugly” - Learn about bugs that eat plants, bugs that eat other bugs, and bugs that look scary, from the Spokane County Master Gardeners. For children in grades K-5. Monday: 2 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. (509) 893-8400. Tuesday: 2 p.m., Fairfield, 305 E. Main St. (509) 893-8320; 7 p.m., Spokane Valley, 12004 E. Main Ave. (509) 893-8400. Free.Wednesday: 2 p.m., Medical Lake Library, 321 E. Herb St. Free. (509) 893-8330. Thursday: 2 p.m., Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave. Free. (509) 893-8390.

Juggling is Cool! - Learn how to juggle. Equipment will be provided. 10-11:30 a.m., Beginning class; 1-2:30 p.m., Intermediate and Advanced classes. All ages. Sessions begin Thursday, July 17 and August 7. Lincoln Heights Elementary, 3322 E. 22nd Ave. $25/three week session. (509) 625-6200.

Northside Family Aquatic Center - Open daily. Swimming lessons available. Runs through Sept. 1. 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., 3724 E. 61st Ave. $5/general, $2.50/ages 3-5, free/age two and younger. (509) 477-4731.

Southside Family Aquatic Center - Open daily. Swimming lessons available. Runs through Sept. 1. 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., 3724 E. 61st Ave. $5/general, $2.50/ages 3-5, free/age two and younger. (509) 477-4731.

Tuesday

Bug-tastic Fun (Moran Prairie) - Look at bugs under a microscope with Inland Empire Girl Scouts. For children in grades K-5. 2 p.m., Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S. Regal St. Free. (509) 893-8340.

Drop-In Knitting Class - Enjoy knitting and crocheting with others. Please bring your own project or needles and yarn. For ages 10 and older. 3:30 p.m., South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. Free. (509) 444-5385.

Junior Rifle Safety Program - For ages 10-14. Two-day, Tuesday and Thursday, junior program is designed for kids who have never shot a gun before or for those wanting to improve their skills. The program includes instruction, rifles, ammunition, safety gear and targets. Safety will be stressed in all aspects of firearms handling and shooting. Introduction to competition shooting will be covered. The last day of class will include a shooting game with prizes. Sponsored by Spokane Parks and Recreation Department. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Sharp Shooting Indoor Range, 1200 N. Freya St. $65. (509) 625-6246.

Summer Science - Girls age 5 to 17 can participate in fun, hands-on science activities at this free Girl Scout-sponsored event. 2 p.m., Moran Prairie County Library, 6004 S. Regal St. (509) 747-8091, ext. 206.

Wednesday

Bug-tastic Fun (Argonne) - Look at bugs under a microscope with Inland Empire Girl Scouts. For children in grades K-5. 2 p.m., Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road. Free. (509) 893-8260.

Summer Science - Girls age 5 to 17 can participate in fun, hands-on science activities at this free Girl Scout-sponsored event. 2 p.m., Argonne County Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road. (509) 747-8091, ext. 206.

The Jenks - 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., Indian Trail Library, 4909 W. Barnes. Free. (509) 444-5331.

Thursday

“The Wizard Rockumentary” - Appropriate for children in grades six and up. Watch this movie made by twin sisters, Mallory and Megan Schuyler, from Spokane, which documents the growing phenomenon of “Wizard Rock” music inspired by the Harry Potter books. 3 p.m., Indian Trail Library, 4909 W. Barnes. Free. (509) 444-5331.

Gocks - For teens. Create a Goth sock puppet. Supplies and snacks will be provided. Pre-registration is required. Library locations include: Airway Heights, 1213 S. Lundstrom St. (509) 893-8250; Argonne, 4322 N. Argonne Road (509) 893-8260. 3 p.m. Free.

Ruby Devine - Enjoy American folk songs. For children in grades K-5. Performances are at 2 and 3:30 p.m. Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. Free. (509) 444-5331.

Friday

Junie B. Jones Stupid Smelly Bus Tour - One of only 25 bookstores nationwide to host the event. Meet Junie B. Jones in person. The theatrical performance, giveaways, and book stamping is sponsored by Random House Children’s books. 2 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore Auditorium, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Saturday

Childbirth Preparation - Childbirth educator, Wendy Knutson will give a presentation on the Bradley Method of natural childbirth and provide a suggested book list. There will also be a follow-up question and answer period. 2 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E Indiana Ave. Free. (509) 922-4104.