Kids and families
“Issun Boshi: Little One-Inch Samurai” Based on a popular Japanese folktale, “Issun Boshi: Little One-Inch Samurai” is a hand puppet show created to pull your imagination into the smaller world onstage. Drawing on her childhood and teenage years in Japan, Mary Shaver weaves language and culture into a fun-filled performance. Free. Today, 10 a.m., Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S. Regal St., (509) 893-8340; and today, 2 p.m., Cheney Library, 610 First St., Cheney. Free. (509) 893-8280.
Summer Lego Club All ages welcome. Children age six and younger should be accompanied by an adult. Free. Monday, 6 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Spokane Valley, (509) 893-8400. Tuesday, 6 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road, (509) 893-8350. Thursday, 1-3 p.m., Fairfield Library, 305 E. Main St., Fairfield, (509) 893-8320. Jamming Jenks Dynamic music and juggling act that is especially fun for kids and their parents. For more than six years, Jenks has been entertaining families with his unique blend of super-cool rock songs, family-friendly covers, dance contests and totally awesome juggling. Free. 2 and 7 p.m. Monday, North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road, (509) 893-8350. Monday, 10 a.m., Deer Park Library, 208 S. Forest Ave., Deer Park, (509) 893-8300. 2 and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Spokane Valley, (509) 893-8400. Tuesday, 10 a.m., Fairfield Library, 305 E. Main St., Fairfield, (509) 893-8320. Wednesday, 10 a.m., Airway Heights Library, 1213 S. Lundstrom St., Airway Heights, (509) 893-8250. Wednesday, 2 p.m., Medical Lake Library, 321 E. Herb St., Medical Lake, (509) 893-8330. Thursday, 10 a.m., Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road, Millwood, (509) 893-8260. Thursday, 2 p.m., Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave., Otis Orchards, (509) 893-8390.
Spider Monkeys Climbing Club Working with professional staff, kids ages 4-10 will learn the essentials of climbing, team work and great fun. Please call to register; maximum 10 kids per class. First class is free. Monday and Wednesday, 5-7 p.m., Wild Walls, 202 W. Second Ave. $12/single visit; $74/pass for eight visits. (509) 455-9596.
Escape the Ordinary: Hoot! West Valley Outdoor Learning Center will introduce audience members to the birds that call the Outdoor Learning Center home. This program includes an interactive presentation with live birds of prey, videos, hands-on materials and time for questions. Come learn the stories of these feathery ambassadors of the bird world. Free. Monday, 6:30 p.m., South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St., (509) 444-5385. Tuesday, 2 and 3:30 p.m., Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave., (509) 444-5318. Wednesday, 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St., (509) 444-5318. Thursday, 3 p.m., Hillyard Library, 4005 N. Cook St., (509) 444-5380.
Stones & Bones What in the world is the world made of? Learn basics of identifying rocks and minerals and take home a sample of your set of replicate fossils. For children in grades 9-12. Tuesday, 8:30 a.m., University of Idaho – Coeur d’Alene, 1031 N. Academic Way, Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 667-2588.
Supersized Games Take some of our favorite games, like Bananagrams and Yahtzee, and make them life-sized. Bring your friends and your gaming skills. For grades four and older. Free. Tuesday, 2 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road, (509) 893-8350. Wednesday, 2 p.m., Cheney Library, 610 First St., Cheney, (509) 893-8280.
Escape the Ordinary: Dog Heroes! Join us for some great stories about dog heroes. We’ll also meet some dog friends from SCRAPS and learn tips for kids about being around dogs. Tuesday, 3 p.m., East Side Library, 524 S. Stone St. Free. (509) 444-5375.
Escape the Ordinary: Super Ball Science Why do balls bounce? Why do some bounce higher than others? We’ll learn about chemistry and kinetics, then we’ll use science and some household objects to create your own bouncy ball. Shows at 1 and 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Indian Trail Library, 4909 W. Barnes Road. Free. (509) 444-5395.
Tween Craft Club: Superhero Marble Magnets The Tween Craft Club will make superhero glass magnets. For fifth-eighth graders. Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., Indian Trail Library, 4909 W. Barnes Road. Free. (509) 444-5395.
Tween Craft Club: Duct Tape Superhero Masks Bring your imagination and creativity and make your own superhero mask. Wednesday, 4 p.m., Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. Free. (509) 444-5390.
Kids Off-Road Triathlon @ Camp Dart-Lo A fun fitness event for kids in grades K-7. The course consists of a five-minute swim (or splash) in the pool, 1-mile bike ride on a gravel road and .6 mile run on a trail. Participants bring their own bike, helmet and swim gear. Organized by Camp Fire Inland Northwest and sponsored by Team Blaze Spokane Triathlon Club. Thursday, 5:30 p.m., Camp Dart-Lo, 14000 N. Dartford Drive. $30. (509) 747-6191.