Family calendar

Ongoing

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

“The Wizard Rockumentary” - Appropriate for children in sixth grade and older. 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. 444-5331.

Bug Mania (Cheney) - Explore the world of insects with West Valley Outdoor Education staff. For ages K through fifth grade. 2 p.m., Cheney Library, 610 First St., Cheney. Free. 893-8280.

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

Camp Dart-Lo Swim Lessons - Presented by the American Red Cross. Learn safety and build skills. New classes begin every three weeks. Registration is due one week before class starts. Call for new class dates. Runs through Aug. 29. 4-6 p.m., Camp Dart-Lo, 14000 N. Dartford Drive. $40 for six half-hour sessions. 747-6191.

Catch the Magic Bug (Hillyard) - 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., Hillyard Library, 4005 N. Cook St. Free. 444-5331.

Free Kids Summer Movies at the Garland Theatre - Doors open at 9 a.m., show at 9:30 a.m. Friday, “The Game Plan,” rated PG; June 30-July 4, “Bee Movie,” rated PG; July 7-11, “Spirited Away,” Rated PG; July 14-18, “The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep,” July 28-Aug. 1, “Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium,” Rated G; Aug. 4-8, “The Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything: A Veggie Tales Movie,” Rated G; “Nim’s Island,” Rated PG. Garland Theatre, 924 W. Garland Ave. Free. 327-1050.

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 893-8260. 3 p.m. Free.

Today

Dance Theater and Performance - For ages 3-5 from noon-1 p.m.; and for ages 5-7 from 1-2 p.m. Using Broadway tunes and popular music, performance skills and dance basics will be taught. Sponsored by Spokane Parks and Recreation Department. Thursdays, through Aug. 14. Woman’s Club of Spokane, 1428 W. Ninth Ave. $68. 625-6246.

Hoopfest Team Packet Pickup - Today, 4-8 p.m. and Friday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Riverfront Park’s Central Meadow. 624-2414.

Juggling is Cool! - Learn how to juggle. Equipment will be provided. Thursdays. Beginners, 10-11:30 a.m.; intermediate and advanced, 1-2:30 p.m. All ages. Sessions run today, July 17 and Aug. 7. Runs through Aug. 28. Lincoln Heights Elementary, 3322 E. 22nd Ave. $25/three week session. 625-6200.

MAC Summer Art Program - Held Thursdays and Fridays in July. For ages 6-13. Explore the artworks of John Buck and other regional artists. Program will include an interactive art gallery tour and a hands-on creative project. Registration required. Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2136 W. First Ave. $10 per person; $5 per person for groups of 10-30. 363-5306.

Northside Family Aquatic Center - Open daily. Swimming lessons available. 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., 18120 N. Hatch Road. $5/general, $2.50/ages 3-5, free/age two and younger. 477-4731.

Northwest Renaissance Festival - Saturdays and Sundays through July 20. Enjoy entertainment including gypsies, the mud show, whip show, variety puppet show, nine-foot ogre, foot-stomping music, jousting tournaments and quadrille. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., 6493 Highway 291, 18 miles north of Spokane, between mile markers 18 and 19, Nine Mile Falls. $9.50/adults, $6/seniors and children age 12 and younger, $30/family. 276-7728.

Preschool Storytime - For children 3-5 years of age. Library locations include: Moran Prairie, 6004 S. Regal St. 893-8340; North Spokane, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. 893-8350; Cheney, 610 First St. 893-8280. 11 a.m. Free.

Preschool Storytime - For children 3-5 years of age. Library locations include: South, 3324 S. Perry St. 444-5385 ; Shadle, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. 444-5390. 10:30 a.m. Free.

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

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

Spokane Soccer - Register for the fall 2008/spring 2009 season. Deadline is July 15. Call for location. $50 registration fee. 747-5017.

Spokane Shock Arena Football - Saturday vs. Central Valley Coyotes; July 19 vs. Quad City Steamwheelers; July 26 vs. Boise Burn. 5 p.m., Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. $7-$40/single tickets; $56-$299/season tickets. 242-7462 or 325-SEAT.

Strawberry Celebration - Saturday and Sunday and July 5-6. Visit www.greenbluffgrowers.com for map of growers. Runs through July 6. Green Bluff.

Storytime - For children 2-5 years of age. Library locations and times include: 10 a.m., Medical Lake, 321 E. Herb St. 893-8330; 10:30 a.m., Argonne, 4322 N. Argonne Road. 893-8260. Free.

Toddler Storytime (Downtown) - For children 18 months-3 years of age. 10 a.m., Downtown Library, 906 W. Main Ave. Free. 444-5356.

Toddler Storytime - For children 18 months-3 years of age. Library locations include: South, 3324 S. Perry St. 444-5385 ; Shadle, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. 444-5390. 10 a.m. Free.

Toddler Storytime - For children 18 months-3 years of age. Library locations include: North Spokane, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. (509) 893-8350; Deer Park, 208 S. Forest Ave. 893-8476. 10 a.m. Free.

Friday

Author David C. Atchison - Book signing by this Idaho author of his latest book for young readers. Auntie’s Bookstore, Main Floor, 402 W. Main Ave. 1-3 p.m. Free. 838-0206.

Junie B. Jones Stupid Smelly Bus Tour - Meet Junie B. Jones in person. The theatrical performance, giveaways, and book stamping is sponsored by Random House Children’s books. Auntie’s Bookstore Auditorium, 402 W. Main Ave. 2 p.m. Free. 838-0206.

Monday

Baby Lapsit (North) - Enjoy nursery rhymes, songs and stories. For children up to 18 months of age. 10:30 a.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. 893-8350.

Tuesday

Build-a-Bug Workshop - Create your own crawly, cuddly or crazy creatures. For children in grades K-5. Library locations and times include: 2 p.m., Airway Heights, 1213 S. Lundstrom St. 893-8250; Fairfield, 305 E. Main St. 893-8320; Moran Prairie, 6004 S. Regal St. 893-8340; 7 p.m., North Spokane, 44 E. Hawthorne Road 893-8350; Spokane Valley, 12004 E. Main Ave. 893-8400. Free.

The Jenks in Concert (East Side) - Appropriate for school-aged children. This local children’s rock band will perform upbeat, modern music. 3:30 p.m., East Side Library, 524 S. Stone St. Free. 444-5331.

Wednesday

Bug Mania (Indian Trail) - Explore the world of insects with West Valley Outdoor Education staff. For K-fifth graders. 3:30 p.m., Indian Trail Library, 4909 W. Barnes. Free. 444-5331.

Build-a-Bug Workshop (South) - Create your own crawly, cuddly, or crazy creatures. For children in grades K-5. Workshops will be held at 2 and 3:30 p.m. South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. Free. 444-5331.

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