Family Calendar

Events are free unless otherwise stated.

Storytime Play and Learn – Share books and songs and spend some time in open play with learning activities and craft projects. Open to preschoolers and their families. Available at various times and library branches, throughout the week. Visit spokanelibrary.org for more information. Through Dec. 31. Spokane Public Library.

Teen Summer Reading BookBlitz – The Coeur d’Alene Public Library is doing a Teen Summer Reading BookBlitz for ages 13-19. To join, simply review four books, and you’ll get the fifth one free! Punch cards available at Coeur d’Alene Library. The grand prize winner will be selected at the end of the summer. Through Aug. 31. Coeur d’Alene Library, 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 769-2315.

Drop in and Write – Bring works in progress to share, receive creative prompts and spend some focused time writing. Tuesday, 5:30-7 p.m. Spark Central, 1214 W. Summit Parkway. (509) 279-0299.

13th Annual Backpacks for Kids – The Salvation Army Spokane hosts 13th annual ‘Backpacks for Kids’ event featuring the distribution of 4,000 new backpacks with school supplies for local students. To register, visit bit.ly/3OSyWzs. Wednesday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Salvation Army of Spokane, Felowship Hall, 222 E. Indiana Ave. (509) 325-6810.

Virtual Storytime – A virtual storytime for preschoolers held on Zoom. Visit events.spokanelibrary.org/events to register. Wednesday, 10-10:30 a.m. Presented by Spokane Public Library.

Wonder Wednesdays – A virtual storytime featuring books about imagination, creativity, adventure and exploration. Visit cdalibrary.com/library-events for the Zoom link. Wednesday, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Coeur d’Alene Library, 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 769-2315.

Drawing Fundamentals for Teens – Marlene Laurich leads students in line, shape, form and space drawing techniques. Open to children age 12-15. Sponsored by the Kalispel Tribe youth art grant. Supplies and snacks provided. Call (509) 447-9277 or visit createarts.org to register. Masks required. Wednesday, 3-4:30 p.m. Create Art Center, 900 W. Fourth St., Newport. (509) 447-9277.

Kernel at Spark Central – Kids can earn a voucher to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables by completing an activities related to nutrition, gardening and exercise. Every Wednesday through Aug. 24, 5-7 p.m. This free program is provided in partnership with Catholic Charities Food for All and Kendall Yards Night Market. Spark Central, 1214 W. Summit Parkway. (509) 279-0299.

Drop in and Draw – Explore different artistic mediums, develop skills and ideas and get feedback. Open to all ages. Wednesday, 5:30-7 p.m. Spark Central, 1214 W. Summit Parkway. (509) 279-0299.

Drop in and Play – Play board and card games, open to all ages. Thursday, noon-2 p.m. Spark Central, 1214 W. Summit Parkway. (509) 279-0299.

Book Babies – Join Miss Delaney in the Community Room for Book Babies, a story time for baby’s early literacy development. Ages two and under. Fridays in August, 9:30 p.m. Coeur d’Alene Library, 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 769-2315.

Story Time at the Carrousel – An early literacy activity to engage the imagination with stories, songs and preschool activities. In the Looff Carrousel party room every third Friday at 11 a.m. One-dollar Carrousel rides offered to those who attend. Recommended for ages 2 through 5 Friday, 11 a.m. Riverfront Park, 507 N. Howard St. (509) 625-6601.

Dungeons and Dragons for Teens – Play a virtual game of Dungeons and Dragons with teens in the Spokane area. All skill levels welcome. For more information and to register, visit events.spokanelibrary.org/events. Friday, 3-5 p.m. Presented by Spokane Public Library.

Minecraft Club – Explore architecture, engineering and art through Minecraft. Participants are given a building prompt and a brief lesson then join a Minecraft world to build around the prompt. Friday, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Spark Central, 1214 W. Summit Parkway. (509) 279-0299.

Science From Home – Librarian Molly presents a science experiment each week on the Library’s Facebook page, facebook.com/SpokaneCountyLibraryDistrict. For children ages eight and older and their families. Saturday, 10-11 a.m. Spokane County Library District. (509) 893-8200.

Drop in and RPG – Play tabletop role playing games using cooperative problem solving. Open to adults and children ages five and older. Every first and third Saturday, 1-3:45 p.m. Spark Central, 1214 W. Summit Parkway. (509) 279-0299.

Paper Airplanes – Create your own paper airplanes and test for accuracy and distance. Kids eight and under must bring an adult. Registration is required. Saturday, 2-4 p.m. North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. (509) 893-8350.

LEGO Stop-Motion Animation – LEGO Stop-Motion animation for kids ages eight through 12. Saturday at 2:30 p.m. In the studio. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Spokane Valley. (509) 893-8400.

Voices Together Summer Camp – Voices Together Summer Camp! Aug. 22-25, 9 a.m.–noon at Holy Names Music Center. Introduction to choral singing for ages eight through 12. Ends with a concert and outdoor reception. More information available at hnmc.org/voices-together. Holy Names Music Center, 3910 W. Custer Drive. (509) 326-9516.

Outdoor Storytime – Join Miss Delaney outside on the lawn behind the Children’s Library for stories and songs. For ages five and under. Mondays at 9:30 a.m. Coeur d’Alene Library, 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 769-2315.

Scribbler’s Society Virtual Writing Club – Writers of all ages meet via Zoom to write, edit drafts and take part in critique sessions. Email Lindsay Moore at lmoore@cdalibrary.org to register. Aug. 22, 3-4 p.m. Coeur d’Alene Library, 702 E. Front Ave. (208) 769-2315.

LEGO Building Club – LEGO building club for all ages, Mondays at 3:30 p.m. Medical Lake Library, 321 E. Herb St., Medical Lake. (509) 893-8330.