Kids and families

Summer Session of Children’s Dance - A variety of classes will be available including ballet, tap, jazz, cheerleading and tumbling for ages 3 and older, sponsored by Rising Stars Dance Studio. $12 per class. Times vary, through Aug. 14, Colfax Library, 102 S. Main St. (509) 432-6961.

Heroic Birds of Prey – This West Valley Outdoor Learning Center program includes an interactive presentation with live birds of prey, videos and hands-on materials. 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. (509) 893-8280.

Escape the Ordinary: Dragonflies! - Did you know that dragonflies are super-fast and super good hunters? Learn more about dragonflies, and do a dragonfly craft. Today, 10:30 a.m., East Side Library, 524 S. Stone St. Free. (509) 444-5375.

Peeps Science - Love Peeps or hate ’em, these marshmallow treats can help us learn about science. Today, 3 p.m., Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. Free. (509) 444-5390.

Late Night at Spokane Valley Library - What happens at night when the library is closed? Wear play clothes and be ready for games, snacks, crafts and more. For kids entering grades 3-5. Registration and signed permission form required. Today, 7 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. (509) 893-8400.

Escape the Ordinary: Hula Dance Party - Come see and learn some simple hula dance moves with hula instructors Lorilee Kia’i, Julie Wahikapu and Rick of the Kuhai Halau O’ Kawailani Ho’olapua Pa Olapa Kahiko hula dance school. For all ages. Saturday, 10:30 a.m., Indian Trail Library, 4909 W. Barnes Road. Free. (509) 444-5395.

Camp Dart-Lo’s 70th Birthday Celebration - Activities will include barbecue dinner, scavenger hunt, a walk down memory lane and rekindling friendships around the campfire singing favorite camp songs. Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Camp Dart-Lo, 14000 N. Dartford Drive. (509) 747-6191.

“Whose Shoe” Storytime and Craft - When Mouse finds a single shoe, she sets out to find the owner. Saturday, 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, Children’s Section, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Superhero Science - Explore the science of superhuman feats with Mobius Science Center. Learn more about the stories of superheroes in the science world and discover how science will take you to new heights. Free. Monday, 10 a.m., Deer Park Library, 208 S. Forest Ave. (509) 893-8300. Monday, 2 and 7 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. (509) 893-8350. Tuesday, 10 a.m., Fairfield Library, 305 E. Main St. (509) 893-8320. 2 p.m. Tuesday and 7 p.m. Saturday, Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave.. (509) 893-8400. Wednesday, 10 a.m., Airway Heights Library, 1213 S. Lundstrom St.. (509) 893-8250. Wednesday, 2 p.m., Medical Lake Library, 321 E. Herb St. (509) 893-8330. Thursday, 10 a.m., Argonne Library, 4322 North Argonne Road. (509) 893-8260. Thursday, 2 p.m., Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave. (509) 893-8390.

Superhero Sandwiches - Explore the properties of yeast and come up with some great dressing recipes that will make your sandwich heroic. For grade six and older. Registration required. Class is limited to 20. Monday, 2 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave.. Free. (509) 893-8400. Tuesday, 2 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.

Tween Craft Club: Duct Tape Rose Pens - Learn to turn a pen into a beautiful rose using duct tape. All supplies will be provided. Monday, 3 p.m., South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. Free. (509) 444-5385.

Conquer Your Homework - Become a homework cyborg, able to turn technology into a deadly weapon against your hardest subject. Bring your own device to discover new ways to dominate your grade-point average. For children in grades nine to 12. Tuesday, 9 a.m., University of Idaho - Coeur d’Alene, 1031 N. Academic Way, Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 667-2588.

Co-op Kids - Children and their caregivers are welcome for the following Co-op Kids activity: Small Yoga and smoothie tasting on the Co-op patio. For more information: email amamaswork@yahoo.com. Tuesday, 9-10 a.m., Moscow Food Co-Op, 121 E. Fifth St., Moscow. Free. (208) 882-8537.

INK: Origin Stories - Ever wanted to create your own superhero? Authors and Artists (superheroes in disguise) will help kids ages 9-14 create their own superheroes, complete with an origin story. This is a multiday workshop; please plan on attending all four sessions. Tuesday, 1:30 p.m., Spokane Public Library, downtown, 906 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 444-5336.

Escape the Ordinary: Super Ball Science - Why do balls bounce? We’ll learn about chemistry and kinetics, then we’ll use science and some household objects to create your own bouncy ball. Tuesday, 3 p.m., East Side Library, 524 S. Stone St. Free. (509) 444-5375.

The Salish Language - Students from the Salish School of Spokane will present a history of the Salish languages of the Spokane area, and will also teach some words and songs and present traditional dances. Tuesday, 6 p.m., Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. Free. (509) 444-5390.

POP Summer Concert - Family-friendly outdoor concerts on the hillside lawn. Brown Sugar & Cream, 1980s pop and rock band. Wednesday, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 8441 N. Indian Trail Road. Free. (509) 465-0779.

Tween Craft Club: Superhero Marble Magnets - The Tween Craft Club will make superhero glass magnets. For fifth- to eighth-graders. Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., East Side Library, 524 S. Stone St. Free. (509) 444-5375.

Escape the Ordinary: Ponyville Heroes-A My Little Pony Party! - Join us as we celebrate the heroes of Ponyville with a fun book and lots of My Little Pony activities. Wednesday, 1 and 2:30 p.m., Indian Trail Library, 4909 W. Barnes Road. Free. (509) 444-5395.

Jenny Edgren in Concert - Join local singer/songwriter Jenny Edgren for a fun musical treat for kids of all ages. Wednesday, 2 and 3:30 p.m., South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. Free. (509) 444-5385.

Comic Crafts - Prepare to get messy as we cut, staple, fold and paste recycled comics into picture frames, bookmarks and wall art. For grades four and up. Free. Wednesday, 2 p.m., Cheney Library, 610 First St. (509) 893-8280. Thursday, 2 p.m., Deer Park Library, 208 S. Forest Ave. (509) 893-8300.

Summer Creativity Program - For six consecutive Thursdays, children ages 6 to 12 enjoy two topics each afternoon. Thursday: Carole Galloway – clay project and Debi Robinson-Smith – masks. 1-3:45 p.m., Artisans at Dahmen Barn, Highway 195 North, 419 Park Way, Uniontown. $18 per child per afternoon. (509) 299-3414.