Family calendar

Today

After-School Specials (Moran Prairie) – Make your own book. 4 p.m., Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S. Regal St. Free. (509) 893-8340.

All Things Being Equal: Are They? Women, Sports, and the Story of Title IX - Linda Mangel will discuss the status of women and girls in sports, give an overview of Title IX law, and provide tools for parents, athletes and advocates to help promote the fair treatment of women’s and girl’s teams. A question and answer session and troubleshooting will follow the presentation. Noon-12:50 p.m., Eastern Washington University, 207 Monroe Hall, 526 Fifth St., Cheney. Free. (509) 359-2847.

Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale - All proceeds support the library and its programs. Items include fiction, nonfiction, new and used children’s books and one-of-a-kind items. Most items $1 or less. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Downtown Library, 906 W. Main Ave., Rooms 1A and 1B. (509) 444-5307.

Preschool Storytime - For children 3-5 years of age. Library locations include: South, 3324 S. Perry St. (509) 444-5385; Shadle, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. (509) 444-5390. 10:30 a.m. Free.

Toddler Storytime - For children 18 months-3 years of age. Library locations and times include: Moran Prairie, 6004 S. Regal St. (509) 893-8340; 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley, 12004 E. Main Ave. (509) 893-8400. Free.

Ongoing

“Team Up!” Exhibit - Explore the science of sports and test your own basketball, tennis, soccer and football skills while learning about math and physics. On display through June 11. Hours are Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Visit www.mobiusspokane.org. Mobius Kids, River Park Square, lower level, 808 W. Main Ave. $5.75/general, $4.75/seniors and military, free/age one year and younger. (509) 624-KIDS.

“The Magic of Getting Kids to Listen” - Hosted by Spokane Child Abuse Network (SCAN). This parent education class will discuss how to control obnoxious behavior. Curriculum is based on the book, “1, 2, 3 Magic” by Thomas W. Phalen, Ph.D. Childcare will be available. Registration is required. 4-6 p.m., East Central Community Center, 500 S. Stone St. Free. (509) 458-7445.

After-School Camp - Hosted by the Northeast Youth Center. For children age 5-12. Children will be transported from school to the Northeast Youth Center II for a snack, games, computer play, arts and weekly field trips. Schools served include: Arlington, Bemiss, Cooper, Lidgerwood, Linwood, Logan, Longfellow, Ridgeview, Regal, Stevens, Whitman and Willard. Held Mondays-Fridays. Runs through June 20. 3-6 p.m., Northeast Youth Center II, 2121 E. Wabash Ave. $53/week. State pay accepted. Scholarships available. (509) 482-0708.

Riverfront Park Pavilion Attractions - The Looff Carrousel and Spokane Falls Skyride operate daily, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., open until 9 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays. Tour Train runs weekends only through May 29 from noon-6 p.m. Hours will be extended later in the season. Day passes are $15.49 for all ages, summer season passes are $48.99. Riverfront Park. Carrousel: $2/adults and teens, $1.25/seniors, military and ages 12 and younger. Skyride: $7.25/adults, $6.25/ages 13-17, seniors and military, $4/ages 3-12, free/ages 2 and younger. Tour Train, $4.50. (509) 625-6600.

Spokane Shock Arena Football - Saturday vs. Boise Burn; May 23 vs. Central Valley Coyotes; June 20 vs. Tri-Cities Fever; June 26 vs. Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz; July 11 vs. W-B Scranton Pioneers. 7 p.m., Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. $7-$40/single tickets; $56-$199/season tickets. (509) 242-7462 or (509) 325-SEAT.

Tae-Kwon-Do Classes - For all ages. Improve your fitness, flexibility, coordination, strength and learn self-defense techniques. Beginner class offered Mondays and Wednesdays and advanced class offered Fridays. Runs through June 20. 6:30-8 p.m., Cooper Elementary School Gymnasium, 3200 N. Ferrall St. Two cans of food per month. (509) 482-0708.

Women’s and Children’s Free Restaurant - Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 4:15-5:45 p.m. and Fridays, 12:30-2:30 p.m. with takeout from 1-3 p.m. Runs through Sept. 25. St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 1620 N. Monroe St. (509) 324-1995.

Friday

Birthmother’s Mass - To honor the motherhood of women who have placed children for adoption. Noon., St. Joseph’s Parish, 1503 W. Dean Ave. (509) 358-4258.

Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale - All proceeds support the library and its programs. Items include fiction, nonfiction, new and used children’s books and one-of-a-kind items. Most items $1 or less. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Downtown Library, 906 W. Main Ave., Rooms 1A and 1B. (509) 444-5307.

Preschool Storytime - For children 3-5 years of age. Library locations include: Downtown, 906 W. Main Ave. (509) 444-5356; East Side, 524 S. Stone St.; Hillyard, 4005 N. Cook St. (509) 444-5380; Indian Trail, 4909 W. Barnes. (509) 444-5395. 10:30 a.m. Free.

Toddler Storytime - For children 18 months-3 years of age. Library locations include: Downtown, 906 W. Main Ave. (509) 444-5356; East Side, 524 S. Stone St.; Hillyard, 4005 N. Cook St. (509) 444-5380; Indian Trail, 4909 W. Barnes. (509) 444-5395. 10 a.m. Free.

Saturday

Celebrating Smiles - Event offered by Kool Smiles Dentist for Children. Features educational classes, story time, crafts, nutritional snacks, goody bags with complimentary toothbrushes and pictures with the Tooth Fairy. Please call (509) 413-8204 for times and more information. Kool Smiles, 524 E. Francis Ave. Free.

Baskets and Blooms - River Park Square invites children and families to enjoy the spirit of spring and create beautiful flower baskets for Mother’s Day. Colorful baskets, a variety of fresh flowers and expert assistance will be on hand. Children can also create special Mother’s Day cards. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Mobius Kids Children’s Museum. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., River Park Square, 808 W. Main Ave. $15. (509) 363-0304.

Book Signing - “16 x MOM: A Mastery of Motherhood.” By local author Barbara Olivo Cagle, the true story of her mother, who raised 16 children. Cagle, child number 13 of the 10 girls and six boys, shares her mom’s story and resiliency to life’s surprises. 3-6 p.m., Hastings Books, 1704 W. Wellesley Ave. Book is on sale through Mother’s Day for $24.99. (509) 233-8051, (509) 951-7300.

Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale - All proceeds support the library and its programs. Items include fiction, nonfiction, new and used children’s books and one-of-a-kind items. Most items $1 or less. Buy a bag of books for $3. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Downtown Library, 906 W. Main Ave., Rooms 1A and 1B. (509) 444-5307.

Meet the Tooth Fairy at Mobius Kids - Visit Mobius Kids and show the Tooth Fairy your beautiful smile. Saturday. 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Mobius Children’s Museum, lower level of River Park Square, 808 W. Main Ave. $5.75/person, $4.75/seniors and military, free/children 12 months of age and younger. (509) 624-5437.

Monday

Online High School Information Night - For school-age students and parents. Insight School of Washington is a tuition-free, online public high school created to meet flexible and personalized education. 6-8 p.m., Red Lion Hotel at the Park, 303 W. North River Drive. Free. (509) 326-8000 or (800) 856-3891.

Tuesday

Tap Grandmas’ Annual Recital - The Tap Grandmas, a nonprofit charitable dance company, will perform a variety of dances. The cloggers Spring Chicks will also be performing. Donations go to provide extra curricular activities for homeless schoolchildren. H.E.A.R.T. (Homeless, Education and Resource Team) in the Spokane School District is the Tap Grandmas’ main charity. 7-8:30 p.m., Southside Senior Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave., Spokane. $5 donation requested at the door. (509) 624-4758, (509) 499-5813.