Things to do

Ongoing

“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. Those who finish the program will receive a prize. (509) 444-5307.

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.

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. 4-6 p.m., Camp Dart-Lo, 14000 N. Dartford Drive. $40 for six half-hour sessions. (509) 747-6191.

CYT Theatre Arts Classes - Register now for studio-style dance classes for ages 4 and older. Classes include: tap, ballet, hip-hop and swing. Adult swing classes will also be offered. Christian Youth Theatre, 6205 E. Mansfield, Suite A. (509) 487-6540.

Free Kids Summer Movies at the Garland Theatre - Doors open at 9 a.m., show at 9:30 a.m. Today-Friday, “Bee Movie,” rated PG. Garland Theatre, 924 W. Garland Ave. Free. (509) 327-1050.

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

MAC Summer Art Program - Held Thursdays and Fridays during 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. (509) 363-5306.

Northside Family Aquatic Center - Open daily. Swimming lessons available. Runs through Sept. 1. 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., 18120 N. Hatch Road. $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.

Spokane Soccer - Register for the fall 2008/spring 2009 season. Deadline is July 15th. Call for location. $50 registration fee. (509) 747-5017.

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. (509) 893-8250; Fairfield, 305 E. Main St. (509) 893-8320; Moran Prairie, 6004 S. Regal St. (509) 893-8340; 7 p.m., North Spokane, 44 E. Hawthorne Road (509) 893-8350; Spokane Valley, 12004 E. Main Ave. (509) 893-8400. Free.

The Jenks in Concert - 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., East Side Library, 524 S. Stone St. Free. (509) 444-5331.

Wednesday

Bug Mania (Indian Trail) - Explore the world of insects with West Valley Outdoor Education staff. For children in grades K-5. 3:30 p.m., Indian Trail Library, 4909 W. Barnes. Free. (509) 444-5331.

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., Deer Park, 208 S. Forest Ave. (509) 893-8476; Medical Lake, 321 E. Herb St. (509) 893-8330; Argonne, 4322 N. Argonne Road (509) 893-8260; 2 and 3:30 p.m., South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. Free. (509) 444-5331.

Clue Done It (Otis Orchards) - For teens. Solve a mystery. Snacks will be provided. Pre-registration is required. 3 p.m., Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave. Free. (509) 893-8390.

Thursday

Bug Mania (Hillyard) - Explore the world of insects with West Valley Outdoor Education staff. For children in grades K-5. 3:30 p.m., Hillyard Library, 4005 N. Cook St. Free. (509) 444-5331.

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., Cheney, 610 First St. (509) 893-8280; Otis Orchards, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave. (509) 893-8390; 2 and 3:30 p.m., Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. Free. (509) 444-5331.

Gocks (Spokane Valley) - For teens. Create a Goth sock puppet. Supplies and snacks will be provided. Pre-registration is required. 3 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. (509) 893-8400.

Friday

Fourth of July Celebration - Liberty Lake - Food vendors, music starts at 7 p.m. Too Slim and the Taildraggers. Fireworks at dusk. Pavillion Park, corner of Country Vista Drive and Molter Road, Liberty Lake. (509) 362-4039.

Fourth of July Celebration - Riverfront Park - All-day activities for kids and adults, with food, vendors, arts and crafts, live music, and more. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Riverfront Park. Free. (509) 242-2505.

Saturday

American History Storytime and Craft - Hear some fun stories about the beginnings of our country and create a cool firework painting. 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore (402 W. Main Ave., Spokane), Spokane. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Annual Hot Dog and T-Shirt Sale - The event is sponsored by the Newman Lake Fire Auxiliary and Newman Lake SCOPE to benefit the Newman Lake Volunteer Fire Department. Purchase a hot dog and the newest community t-shirt. Other items will be available. 9:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m., Continues Sunday. Moab Exxon, Starr Road and Trent. (509) 226-3390.