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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Kids and families

Lego builders have a couple of places to play over the next few days.

School’s Out Day Camp Campers will stay active and motivated with activities including swimming, rock climbing, arts and crafts projects and more. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Today, Salvation Army Kroc Center, 1765 W. Golf Course Road, Coeur d’Alene. $35/day, $125/week. (208) 667-1865.

Let There Be Legos Bring the family as our traveling Lego Build Day stops at each Spokane County library throughout 2015. All ages welcome, but children 6 and under should be accompanied by an adult. Free. Saturday, 10 a.m., Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave., Otis Orchards, (509) 893-8390, and Deer Park Library, 208 S. Forest, Deer Park, (509) 893-8300.

Kids Storytime Saturday, 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, children’s section, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Uphold the Old Flag! The Civil War Begins Members of the Washington Civil War Association will present both military and civilian aspects of the Civil War. Uniforms, weapons, medical devices, and other equipment will be explained by re-enactors in period costume. Saturday, 3 p.m., Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. Free. (509) 444-5390.

Lego Club Keep your engineering and problem-solving skills flowing with Lego bricks. All ages are welcome. Children age six and younger should be accompanied by an adult. Free. Monday, 4-5 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road, (509) 893-8350, and Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S. Regal St., (509) 893-8340; Wednesday, 3:30 p.m., Deer Park Library, 208 S. Forest Ave., Deer Park, (509) 893-8300; Thursday, 4 p.m., Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave., Otis Orchards, (509) 893-8390.

Spring Break Outdoor Adventures Ages 8 to 12. Get going and get out with Spokane Parks and Recreation Spring Break Youth Day Camps. Join us in daily adventures with activities in teambuilding, hiking, outdoor games and activities. We will visit Wild Walls, Laser Quest, Riverfront Park, mini golf, Imax movie and all the attractions. Bring a lunch each day. Monday and Tuesday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Riverside State Park, meeting place only, 9711 W. Charles Rd. (509) 625-6200; Activity Code: 31715.

Creature Sculpture High school age students will be introduced to a variety of sculpture media including sewing in 3-D, whittling, sculpting and felting with Sally Jablonsky. By the end of the class each person will have made a variety of whimsical little creatures. Monday, 3-4:30 p.m., 809 W. Garland Ave. $75, plus $15 lab fee. (509) 325-3001.

Spring Break Art Classes for Kids Tuesday or April 10, 1-2:30 p.m.: Zentangle for ages 8-10, $18. Monday-April 10, 3-4:30 p.m.: Creature Sculpture for high school and older, $90. Wednesday and April 10, 10 a.m.-noon: Comics with Kids for grades 5-7, $50. Spokane Art School, 809 W. Garland Ave. (509) 325-3001.

Kids Explore & Discover Club Join us as we learn the history of the Titanic and a bit about buoyancy, propellers and water pressure. For grades K-5. Free. Tuesday, 3:30 p.m., Airway Heights Library, 1213 S. Lundstrom St., Airway Heights, (509) 893-8250; Wednesday, 3:30 p.m., Medical Lake Library, 321 E. Herb St., Medical Lake, (509) 893-8330; Thursday, 4 p.m., Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road, Millwood, (509) 893-8260.

Tween Club Stenciled T-Shirt - Bring an old T-shirt (there will be a few on hand). Tools and supplies are provided for you to make something old into something new with a stencil of your own design. For tweens in grades four and older. Wednesday, 4 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 893-8400.

Board Games Galore Bring your competitive spirit and best strategy for an afternoon of tabletop gaming. Choose from for every skill level: Ticket to Ride, Clue, Apples to Apples, Sorry, Pandemic and many more. Players are also welcome to bring their own games to share. Snacks are provided to help fuel the fun. Thursday, 1 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 893-8400.