Everett Public Library: Puppet Show by Last Leaf Productions

The Everett Public Library is putting on a puppet show! Last Leaf Productions presents Aesop's Fables this Saturday, April 14th at 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. Bring the kids and enjoy a collection of some of the Greek storyteller's most popular tales interwoven into a fun and high-energy performance. For elementary school age children and their families.

Details ---
Where: Everett Public Library (2702 Hoyt Avenue Everett)
When: Saturday, April 14th at 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Cost: Free!
More Info: Check out the library event's calendar for more information.

Lynnwood Library: Make-a-Book Party April 4th

Bring your kids to the Lynnwood Library on April 4th and let them create a book that's all about them. They'll learn how to make cool page-pockets and pop-outs.

Details ---

Where: Lynnwood Library
When: Wednesday, April 4th 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Cost: Free!
More Info: For kids 5 - 12 years old. Check out the Lynnwood Library event calendar for more information.

Lynnwood Library: Raising Readers - Fun with Math and Science March 27th

This interactive workshop is for parents, grandparents, caregivers, child care providers - and their children, ages birth to five. You will learn fun ways to build your child's early literacy skills. Let's talk, sing, play, write, and read together!

Details ---
Where: Lynnwood Library
When: Tuesday, March 27th at 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Cost: Free!
More Info: For kids birth - 5 years old. Check out the Lynnwood Library event calendar for more information.

Edmonds Library: Crafty Valentines

Nothing says "I love you" like a handmade Valentine. Bring your kids and creativity to the Edmonds Library on Saturday, February 11th and make your own Valentine. Materials and clean-up are provided.

Details ---
Where: Edmonds Library
When: Saturday, February 11th 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Cost: Free!
More Info: Here

Edmonds Library: Reading to Rover

Bring your kids to the Edmonds Library to practice their reading skills on a lovable canine. This community-based reading program helps strengthen reading skills improve reading skills. Pre-readers and independent readers are welcome.

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Where: Edmonds Library (650 Main Street Edmonds, WA)
When: Saturday, January 21st, February 18th, March 17th, April 28th, May 12th, May 26th 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost: Free!
More Info: Edmonds Library Event Calendar

Mukilteo Library: Pajama Party

The Mukilteo Library is hosting a Pajama Party on Saturday, January 21st at 6:30 p.m. It's an evening full of stories, songs, crafts, treats and a pajama fashion show. Wear your favorite pajamas and bring a sleeping bag and flashlight.

This event is for kids in Kindergarten through 5th grade. You must register for this event online or by calling 425-493-8202.

Details ---
Where: Mukilteo Library (4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. Mukilteo, WA)
When: Saturday, January 21st at 6:30 p.m.
Cost: Free!
More Info: Here

Preschool Story Time at Sno-Isle Libraries

Bring your kids to Preschool Story Time to let their imaginations run wild with fun books, sing-alongs, and creative activities that prepare young minds for the adventures of reading. Playtime or craft may follow.

This story time is for ages 3 to 5 years. A caregiver is required for all story times. Check out the locations and times below.

Edmonds Library (650 Main Street Edmonds, WA)
Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m.

Lynnwood Library (19200 44th Avenue West Lynnwood, WA)
Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Mill Creek Library (15429 Bothell-Everett Hwy. Mill Creek, WA)
Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. and Thursdays at 7:00 p.m.

Mukilteo Library (4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. Mukilteo, WA)
Wednesdays at 7 p.m. and Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

Toddler Story Time at Sno-Isle Libraries

Bring your kids to Toddler Story Time to jump and bounce into a magical world of stories, music, and movements that nurture the desire to read in toddlers. Playtime or craft may follow story time.

This story time is for ages 18 months to 3 years. A caregiver is required for all story times. Check out the locations and times below.

Edmonds Library (650 Main Street Edmonds, WA)
Fridays at 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

Lynnwood Library (19200 44th Avenue West Lynnwood, WA)
Mondays at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Mill Creek Library (15429 Bothell-Everett Hwy. Mill Creek, WA)
Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m.

Mukilteo Library (4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. Mukilteo, WA)
Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. and Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

Baby & Me Story Time at Sno-Isle Libraries

Bring your kids to Baby & Me Story Time to wiggle and giggle through silly stories, happy songs, rhymes and activities that inspire a love of reading. Continue the fun with playtime after each story time.

This story time is for newborns through 18 months. A caregiver is required for all story times. Check out the locations and times below.

Edmonds Library (650 Main Street Edmonds, WA)
Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m.

Lynnwood Library (19200 44th Avenue West Lynnwood, WA)
Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Mountlake Terrace Library (23300 58th Avenue West Mountlake Terrace, WA)
Thursdays at 10:00 a.m.

Mill Creek Library (15429 Bothell-Everett Hwy. Mill Creek, WA)
Thursdays at 9:30 a.m.

Mukilteo Library (4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. Mukilteo, WA)
Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

Sno-Isle Libraries: Winter Extravaganza

Wow! Check out all these free and fun activities at the Winter Extravaganza hosted by the Sno-Isle Libraries. There's more than enough to keep your kids busy and you happy during their Winter break -- LEGO animation, bugs, puppet shows, movies, book making, game days, and lots more!

For more information about each of these events, or to register, go to the Sno-Isle Libraries Event calendar.

Tuesday, December 20th

WINTER EXTRAVAGANZA: MAD SCIENCE — FIRE AND ICE
Date: Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Time: 11:00 AM
Library: Lake Stevens Library
Event Type: School-Age Program
Age Group: Children and Families
Description: Celebrate winter break with Mad Science. From foggy dry ice storms and gravity defying beach balls to a Mad Science burp flavored potion, audiences will be amazed by what they see, hear, and ugh ... taste! Funded by the Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation.
Registration Required: No

WINTER EXTRAVAGANZA: WINTER CRAFTS
Date: Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Time: 11:00 AM
Library: Clinton Library
Event Type: School-Age Program
Age Group: Children and Families
Description: Who says you can't have fun indoors? Head down to the Library for some creative crafting. Intended for kids ages 5 to 10.
Registration Required: No

WINTER EXTRAVAGANZA: SEATTLE BUG SAFARI!
Date: Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Time: 1:00 PM
Library: Monroe Library
Event Type: Family Program
Age Group: Children and Families
Description: This creepy-crawly program might have you jumping out of your skin! Journey into the fascinating world of insects and spiders with hands on discovery and one-on-one interaction. Hissing cockroaches and giant spiders are a guaranteed delight! Supported by the Friends of the Monroe Library.
Registration Required: No

WINTER EXTRAVAGANZA: ARCTIC OR ANTARCTIC?
Date: Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Time: 1:00 PM
Library: Granite Falls Library
Event Type: School-Age Program
Age Group: Children and Families
Description: The Arctic and Antarctic may both be cold but they are very different places! Learn about the differences in wildlife, geography, and temperature while having fun playing games and doing crafts. Funded by the Friends of the Snohomish Library.
Registration Required: No

WINTER EXTRAVAGANZA: NUTCRACKER PUPPET THEATER WORKSHOP
Date: Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Time: 1:00 PM
Library: Stanwood Library
Event Type: Family Program
Age Group: Children and Families
Description: During this 2-hour workshop, discover the magical story of The Nutcracker, then make your own puppet or mask and bring it to life in our special puppet theater set. Caregiver required. Funded by Stanwood/CamaNo Friends of the Library. Preregistration required.
Registration Required: Yes

WINTER EXTRAVAGANZA: FIRE AND ICE
Date: Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Time: 2:00 PM
Library: Snohomish Library
Event Type: School-Age Program
Age Group: Children and Families
Description: Celebrate Winter Break with the team from Mad Science. From foggy dry ice storms and gravity-defying beach balls to a Mad Science burp-flavored potion, audiences will be amazed by what they see, hear, and ugh … taste! For school-age children and caregivers. Funded by the Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation.
Registration Required: No

WINTER EXTRAVAGANZA: STAR TALES
Date: Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Time: 2:00 PM
Library: Edmonds Library
Event Type: School-Age Program
Age Group: Children and Families
Description: Discover the magic and wonder of the night sky through stories and activities. For children ages 5 and up.
Registration Required: No

Wednesday, December 21st

WINTER EXTRAVAGANZA: WINTER CRAFTS
Date: Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Time: 10:00 AM
Library: Freeland Library
Event Type: School-Age Program
Age Group: Children and Families
Description: Who says you can't have fun indoors? Head down to the Library for some creative crafting. Intended for kids ages 5 to 10.
Registration Required: No

WINTER EXTRAVAGANZA: CLAY ANIMATION WORKSHOP
Date: Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Time: 11:00 AM
Library: Granite Falls Library
Event Type: School-Age Program
Age Group: Children and Families
Description: Celebrate winter break with LUKAS ALLENBAUGH. Use stop-motion animation with clay to create your own movie! Funded by the Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation. Limited space so please register in advance for this program by calling 360-691-6087.
Registration Required: No

WINTER EXTRAVAGANZA: LET’S DRAW A STORY!
Date: Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Time: 11:15 AM
Library: Lake Stevens Library
Event Type: School-Age Program
Age Group: Children and Families
Description: You don’t have to be an artist to try your hand at the traditional technique of drawing stories. Learn how a few strokes of the pen can add a whole new element of surprise to storytelling. Make your own book to take home.
Registration Required: No

WINTER EXTRAVAGANZA: SCAVENGER HUNT AND BIKES FOR BOOKS CELEBRATION
Date: Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Time: 1:00 PM
Library: Monroe Library
Event Type: Family Program
Age Group: Children and Families
Description: What is the late fee for books? How many items can you check out at a time? And where in the world are the Where’s Waldo books? Answer these Scavenger Hunt questions and many more! Also enjoy refreshments as the winners of the “Bikes for Books” program are anNounced! Monroe Police will join us to talk about bicycle safety. Supported by the Friends of the Monroe Library.
Registration Required: No

WINTER EXTRAVAGANZA: ARCTIC OR ANTARCTIC?
Date: Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Time: 2:00 PM
Library: Snohomish Library
Event Type: School-Age Program
Age Group: Children and Families
Description: The Arctic and Antarctic may both be cold but they are very different places! Learn about the differences in wildlife, geography, and temperature while having fun playing games and doing crafts. For school-age children and caregivers. Funded by Friends of the Snohomish Library.
Registration Required: No

WINTER EXTRAVAGANZA: STAR TALES
Date: Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Time: 2:00 PM
Library: Mill Creek Library
Event Type: School-Age Program
Age Group: Children and Families
Description: Discover the magic and wonder of the night sky through stories and activities. For children ages 5 and up.
Registration Required: No

WINTER EXTRAVAGANZA: THE SINGING SNAKE AND OTHER TALES FROM FAR AND NEAR
Date: Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Time: 2:00 PM
Library: Brier Library
Event Type: School-Age Program
Age Group: Children and Families
Description: Listen to the rhythm of stories and songs with a didgeridoo, a flute, and a drum.
Registration Required: No

WINTER EXTRAVAGANZA: ROBOT GARAGE
Date: Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Time: 2:30 PM
Library: Stanwood Library
Event Type: School-Age Program
Age Group: Children and Families
Description: Use robotics kits to explore the basic engineering required to build a successful terrestrial rover. Learn some of the history of robotics and discuss the latest achievements of robots in space, on Earth, and in the home. Presented by the Museum of Flight. Funded by the Stanwood/CamaNo Friends of the Library. For 4th to 8th grades. Preregistration required.
Registration Required: Yes

Thursday, December 22nd

WINTER EXTRAVAGANZA: CONNECT THE STRAWS AND BUILD!
Date: Thursday, December 22, 2011
Time: 10:00 AM
Library: Marysville Library
Event Type: School-Age Program
Age Group: Children and Families
Description: The sky's the limit, so bring your imagination to the Library from 10:00-1:00 and help create a super structure with Nothing more than simple straws and connectors. For school-age children.
Registration Required: No

WINTER EXTRAVAGANZA: WINTER CRAFTS
Date: Thursday, December 22, 2011
Time: 10:00 AM
Library: Langley Library
Event Type: School-Age Program
Age Group: Children and Families
Description: Who says you can't have fun indoors? Head down to the Library for some creative crafting. Intended for kids ages 5 to 10.
Registration Required: No

WINTER EXTRAVAGANZA: GINGERBREAD BEAD NECKLACE (DROP-IN CRAFT)
Date: Thursday, December 22, 2011
Time: 11:00 AM
Library: Lake Stevens Library
Event Type: School-Age Program
Age Group: Children and Families
Description: Drop by the Library and make a gingerbread necklace that can be worn all season. Supported by the Friends of the Lake Stevens Library.
Registration Required: No

WINTER EXTRAVAGANZA: MOVIE MATINÉE "MARS NEEDS MOMS"
Date: Thursday, December 22, 2011
Time: 1:00 PM
Library: Monroe Library
Event Type: Family Program
Age Group: Children and Families
Description: Join us for a movie matinée of "Mars Needs Moms"! The DVD of the movie will be given out as a raffle prize at the end of the show! Rated PG. Supported by the Friends of the Monroe Library.
Registration Required: No

WINTER EXTRAVAGANZA: TRACKING THE HUMONGOUS: MAMMOTHS & ELEPHANTS
Date: Thursday, December 22, 2011
Time: 1:00 PM
Library: Granite Falls Library
Event Type: School-Age Program
Age Group: Children and Families
Description: Can you imagine trying to trap a woolly mammoth? Hear about elephant trunk wrestling. Enjoy tales, games and crafts featuring these amazing giants. Ages 6 to 11. Supported by Friends of the Granite Falls Library.
Registration Required: No

WINTER EXTRAVAGANZA: BUILD-A-BOOK WORKSHOP
Date: Thursday, December 22, 2011
Time: 2:00 PM
Library: Arlington Library
Event Type: School-Age Program
Age Group: Children and Families
Description: Create your own beautiful books using simple paper-folding techniques. For ages 7 and up. Supported by the Friends of the Arlington Library.
Registration Required: No

Friday, December 23rd

WINTER EXTRAVAGANZA: HOLIDAY CARD CRAFTERNoON
Date: Friday, December 23, 2011
Time: 1:00 PM
Library: Sultan Library
Event Type: None
Age Group: All Ages, Children and Families
Description: Get crafty and create some fun cards for family and friends. Funded by the Friends of the Sultan Library.
Registration Required: No

Tuesday, December 27th

WINTER EXTRAVAGANZA: LEGO® ANIMATION WORKSHOP
Date: Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Time: 10:00 AM
Library: Coupeville Library
Event Type: TEEN PROGRAM
Age Group: Teens, Children and Families
Description: Create your own stop-motion LEGO® movies with instructor LUKAS ALLENBAUGH of the Clay Animation Network. All equipment and materials are provided. Space is limited; preregistration required. For ages 8 to 14 years.
Additional Information:Funded by the Friends of the Freeland and Coupeville Libraries, the Coupeville Festival Association, and the Sno-Isle Foundation.
Registration Required: Yes

WINTER EXTRAVAGANZA: WOODLAND CHARM BRACELET (DROP-IN CRAFT)
Date: Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Time: 11:00 AM
Library: Lake Stevens Library
Event Type: School-Age Program
Age Group: Children and Families
Description: Drop by the Library and make a woodland charm bracelet that is sure to please. Supported by the Friends of the Lake Stevens Library.
Registration Required: No

WINTER EXTRAVAGANZA: TRACKING THE HUMONGOUS: MAMMOTHS & ELEPHANTS
Date: Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Time: 1:00 PM
Library: Darrington Library
Event Type: School-Age Program
Age Group: Children and Families
Description: Can you imagine trying to trap a woolly mammoth? Hear about elephant trunk wrestling. Enjoy tales, games and crafts featuring these amazing giants.
Registration Required: No

WINTER EXTRAVAGANZA: FIRE AND ICE
Date: Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Time: 1:00 PM
Library: Marysville Library
Event Type: None
Age Group: Children and Families
Description: Celebrate winter break with MAD SCIENCE. From foggy dry ice storms and gravity-defying beach balls to a Mad Science burp-flavored potion, audiences will be amazed by what they see, hear, and ugh … taste! Funding provided by the Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation.
Registration Required: No

WINTER EXTRAVAGANZA: ARCTIC OR ANTARCTIC?
Date: Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Time: 1:00 PM
Library: Monroe Library
Event Type: School-Age Program
Age Group: Children and Families
Description: The Arctic and Antarctic may both be cold but they’re very different places! Learn about the differences in wildlife, geography, and temperatures while having fun playing games and doing crafts! For school-age children. Supported by Friends of the Snohomish Library.
Registration Required: No

WINTER EXTRAVAGANZA: TREE TREASURES
Date: Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Time: 1:00 PM
Library: Granite Falls Library
Event Type: School-Age Program
Age Group: Children and Families
Description: Discover amazing new tree products. Identify trees and the treasures they give us. Make your own incredible paper and try some real juice from the cashew fruit. Preregistration required. Supported by the Friends of the Granite Falls Library and the Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation.
Registration Required: No

WINTER EXTRAVAGANZA: COLLECTIBLES FROM A TO Z
Date: Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Time: 2:00 PM
Library: Snohomish Library
Event Type: School-Age Program
Age Group: Children and Families
Description: Are you a collector? People collect items that may have value and some may Not, either way the collections hold some value to the collector. The list of items that people collect seems endless from airplanes to zithers - come learn about them! For school-age children and caregivers. Supported by Friends of the Lake Stevens Library.
Registration Required: No

WINTER EXTRAVAGANZA: THE SINGING SNAKE AND OTHER TALES FROM FAR AND NEAR
Date: Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Time: 2:00 PM
Library: MUKILTEO Library
Event Type: School-Age Program
Age Group: Children and Families, All Ages
Description: Listen to the rhythm of stories and songs with a didgeridoo, a flute, and a drum. For ages 6 to 11.
Registration Required: No

WINTER EXTRAVAGANZA: STAR TALES
Date: Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Time: 2:00 PM
Library: Lynnwood Library
Event Type: School-Age Program
Age Group: Children and Families
Description: Discover the magic and wonder of the night sky through stories and activities. For children ages 5 and up.
Registration Required: No

WINTER EXTRAVAGANZA: LEGO ANIMATION WORKSHOP
Date: Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Time: 2:00 PM
Library: Freeland Library
Event Type: School-Age Program
Age Group: Children and Families
Description: Create your own stop-motion LEGO movies with instructor Lukas Allenbaugh of the Clay Animation Network. All equipment and materials are provided. Space is limited; preregistration required. For ages 8 to 14 years.
Additional Information:Funded by the Friends of the Freeland and Coupeville Libraries and the Sno-Isle Foundation.
Registration Required: Yes

Wednesday, December 28th

WINTER EXTRAVAGANZA: PUPPETS PLEASE MARIONETTES
Date: Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Time: 9:30 AM
Library: Lynnwood Library
Event Type: Family Program
Age Group: Children and Families
Description: Join us for a show with hand-crafted marionettes who stop to talk, nibble a toe, or give a friendly hug.
Registration Required: No

WINTER EXTRAVAGANZA: LEGO® MANIA (DROP-IN)
Date: Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Time: 10:00 AM
Library: Marysville Library
Event Type: School-Age Program
Age Group: Children and Families
Description: Drop in at the Marysville Library from 10:00 to Noon and join the LEGO® fun during winter break. For school-age children only.
Registration Required: No

WINTER EXTRAVAGANZA: PUPPETS PLEASE MARIONETTES
Date: Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Time: 10:30 AM
Library: Lynnwood Library
Event Type: Family Program
Age Group: Children and Families
Description: Join us for a show with hand-crafted marionettes who stop to talk, nibble a toe, or give a friendly hug.
Registration Required: No

WINTER EXTRAVAGANZA: ARCTIC OR ANTARCTIC?
Date: Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Time: 11:15 AM
Library: Lake Stevens Library
Event Type: School-Age Program
Age Group: Children and Families
Description: The Arctic and Antarctic may both be cold but they’re very different places! Learn about the differences in wildlife, geography, and temperatures while having fun playing games and doing crafts!
For school age children.
Registration Required: No

WINTER EXTRAVAGANZA: I CAN'T BELIEVE MY EYES
Date: Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Time: 1:00 PM
Library: Darrington Library
Event Type: School-Age Program
Age Group: Children and Families
Description: Discover games our eYes and brain play through the science of optical illusions. Funded by Darrington Friends of the Library and the Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation.
Registration Required: Yes

WINTER EXTRAVAGANZA: UP, UP AND AWAY!
Date: Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Time: 1:00 PM
Library: Monroe Library
Event Type: Family Program
Age Group: Children and Families
Description: Celebrate winter break with Mad Science. Watch a vortex generator at work, ride a hovercraft, and see how pressure can be used to create cinematic special effects! For school-age children. Funded by the Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation.
Registration Required: No

WINTER EXTRAVAGANZA: BUILD IT!
Date: Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Time: 1:00 PM
Library: Langley Library
Event Type: School-Age Program
Age Group: Children and Families
Description: Share an afterNoon using your engineering skills to build your masterpiece. Use blocks, straws, LEGO bricks, etc to erect a "one of a kind" structure.
Registration Required: No

WINTER EXTRAVAGANZA: LET'S DRAW A STORY!
Date: Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Time: 2:00 PM
Library: Snohomish Library
Event Type: School-Age Program
Age Group: Children and Families
Description: You don’t have to be an artist to try your hand at the traditional technique of drawing stories. Learn how a few strokes of the pen can add a whole new element of surprise to storytelling. Make your own book to take home. For school-age children and caregivers. Funded by Friends of the Sultan Library.
Registration Required: No

WINTER EXTRAVAGANZA: LEGO® ANIMATION WORKSHOP
Date: Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Time: 2:00 PM
Library: Mukilteo Library
Event Type: School-Age Program
Age Group: Children and Families, Teens
Description: Celebrate winter break with LUKAS ALLENBAUGH. Use stop-motion animation with LEGO pieces to create your own movie! Limited space so please register in advance for this program. Funded by the Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation.
Registration Required: Yes

WINTER EXTRAVAGANZA: THE SINGING SNAKE AND OTHER TALES FROM FAR AND NEAR
Date: Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Time: 2:00 PM
Library: Mill Creek Library
Event Type: School-Age Program
Age Group: Children and Families
Description: Listen to the rhythm of stories and songs with a didgeridoo, a flute and a drum. For ages 6 to 11.
Registration Required: No

WINTER EXTRAVAGANZA: STAR TALES
Date: Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Time: 2:00 PM
Library: Brier Library
Event Type: School-Age Program
Age Group: Children and Families
Description: Discover the magic and wonder of the night sky through stories and activities. For children ages 5 and up.
Registration Required: No

WINTER EXTRAVAGANZA: SUPER HOLIDAY LEGO CHALLENGE!
Date: Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Time: 2:00 PM
Library: Edmonds Library
Event Type: Family Program
Age Group: Children and Families
Description: Kids ages 5 to 12 take the challenge to build your very best with a variety of LEGO bricks.
Registration Required: No

WINTER EXTRAVAGANZA: ARCTIC OR ANTARCTIC?
Date: Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Time: 3:00 PM
Library: Sultan Library
Event Type: School-Age Program
Age Group: Children and Families
Description: The Arctic and Antarctic may both be cold but they're very different places! Learn about the differences in wildlife, geography, and temperature while having fun playing games and doing crafts! For school age children.
Registration Required: No

Thursday, December 29th

WINTER EXTRAVAGANZA: WINTER GREETING CARDS (DROP-IN CRAFT)
Date: Thursday, December 29, 2011
Time: 11:00 AM
Library: Lake Stevens Library
Event Type: School-Age Program
Age Group: Children and Families
Description: Send your greeting inside of this fun and easy-to-make winter-time card. Supported by the Friends of the Lake Stevens Library.
Registration Required: No

WINTER EXTRAVAGANZA: LEGO® ANIMATION WORKSHOP
Date: Thursday, December 29, 2011
Time: 11:00 AM
Library: Oak Harbor Library
Event Type: School-Age Program
Age Group: Children and Families
Description: Celebrate winter break with LUKAS ALLENBAUGH. Use stop-motion animation with LEGO materials to create your own movie. Space is limited so please register in advance for this program. Funded by the Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation.
Registration Required: Yes

WINTER EXTRAVAGANZA: A BLIZZARD OF TALES AND TUNES WITH ERIC ODE
Date: Thursday, December 29, 2011
Time: 11:00 AM
Library: Marysville Library
Event Type: Family Program
Age Group: Children and Families
Description: Young children and their families are invited to the Library for a flurry of winter stories and songs, presented by ERIC ODE. Hand motions, fingerplays, flannel board and other props bring it all to life in this fast paced, post-holiday program.
Registration Required: No

WINTER EXTRAVAGANZA: MOVIE MATINÉE "THE SMURFS"
Date: Thursday, December 29, 2011
Time: 1:00 PM
Library: Monroe Library
Event Type: Family Program
Age Group: Children and Families
Description: Join us for a movie matinée of "The Smurfs"! The DVD of the movie will be given out as a raffle prize at the end of the show! Rated PG. Supported by the Friends of the Monroe Library.
Registration Required: No

WINTER EXTRAVAGANZA: COLLECTIBLES FROM A TO Z
Date: Thursday, December 29, 2011
Time: 1:00 PM
Library: Sultan Library
Event Type: School-Age Program
Age Group: Children and Families
Description: Are you a collector? People collect items that may have value and some may Not, either way the collections hold some value to the collector. The list of items that people collect seems endless from airplanes to zithers. Craft to follow. Supported by the Friends of the Lake Stevens Library.
Registration Required: No

WINTER EXTRAVAGANZA: LEGO® CREATIONS
Date: Thursday, December 29, 2011
Time: 1:00 PM
Library: Darrington Library
Event Type: School-Age Program
Age Group: Children and Families
Description: Bring a friend and join in LEGO fun. Everything you need to create something amazing will be provided.
Registration Required: No

WINTER EXTRAVAGANZA: THE SHOEMAKER AND THE ELF
Date: Thursday, December 29, 2011
Time: 2:00 PM
Library: Edmonds Library
Event Type: Family Program
Age Group: Children and Families
Description: Mary Shaver Marionettes presents this favorite fairytale with its impish elf, a devoted daughter with baking issues, and a Queen who collects shoes!
Registration Required: No

WINTER EXTRAVAGANZA: GAME DAY (DROP-IN)
Date: Thursday, December 29, 2011
Time: 2:00 PM
Library: Snohomish Library
Event Type: Family Program
Age Group: Children and Families
Description: Drop in between 2:00 and 3:00 for cookies, cocoa, and games. There will be lots to choose from, so find a friend and head to the Library! Families welcome. Funded by Friends of the Snohomish Library.
Registration Required: No

WINTER EXTRAVAGANZA: MAD SCIENCE FIRE AND ICE
Date: Thursday, December 29, 2011
Time: 2:00 PM
Library: MUKILTEO Library
Event Type: School-Age Program
Age Group: Children and Families, All Ages
Description: Celebrate winter break with Mad Science. From foggy dry ice storms and gravity-defying beach balls to a Mad Science burp-flavored potion, audiences will be amazed by what they see, hear, and ugh … taste! Funded by the Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation.
Registration Required: No

WINTER EXTRAVAGANZA: STAR TALES
Date: Thursday, December 29, 2011
Time: 2:00 PM
Library: Mountlake Terrace Library
Event Type: School-Age Program
Age Group: Children and Families
Description: Discover the magic and wonder of the night sky through stories and activities. For children ages 5 and up.
Registration Required: No

WINTER EXTRAVAGANZA: THE SINGING SNAKE AND OTHER TALES FROM FAR AND NEAR
Date: Thursday, December 29, 2011
Time: 2:00 PM
Library: Lynnwood Library
Location: Large Meeting Room
Event Type: School-Age Program
Age Group: Children and Families
Description: Listen to the rhythm of stories and songs with a didgeridoo, a flute, and a drum. For children ages 6 and up.
Registration Required: No

WINTER EXTRAVAGANZA: MOVIE EVENT "RANGO"
Date: Thursday, December 29, 2011
Time: 2:00 PM
Library: Freeland Library
Event Type: School-Age Program
Age Group: All Ages
Description: Voices by Johnny Depp, Isla Fisher, Timothy Olyphant. Rated PG. This animated comedy-adventure follows the comical, transformative journey of Rango, a sheltered chameleon living as an ordinary family pet, while facing a major identity crisis.
Registration Required: No

Friday, December 30th

WINTER EXTRAVAGANZA: BOOK MAKING
Date: Friday, December 30, 2011
Time: 11:00 AM
Library: Darrington Library
Event Type: School-Age Program
Age Group: Children and Families
Description: Join your friends at the Library for winter break fun.
Registration Required: No

WINTER EXTRAVAGANZA: RAD CRAFTS FROM OLD CDS
Date: Friday, December 30, 2011
Time: 2:00 PM
Library: Darrington Library
Event Type: None
Age Group: Children and Families
Description: ‘Green’ DIY fun at the Library—turn hard-to-recycle CDs into fab or funky objects of art. For tweens age 9 to 12.
Registration Required: No

WINTER EXTRAVAGANZA: MOVIE MATINEE "TANGLED"
Date: Friday, December 30, 2011
Time: 2:00 PM
Library: Mukilteo Library
Event Type: School-Age Program
Age Group: Children and Families, Teens, All Ages
Description: Crafts start at 1:00, movie at 2:00. The kingdom’s most wanted bandit Flynn Rider is taken hostage by Rapunzel, a beautiful and feisty teen with 70 feet of magical, golden hair. She's looking for her ticket out of the tower where she’s been locked away for years so she strikes a deal with the handsome thief and the two set off on an action-packed escapade. Animated feature. Rated PG.
Registration Required: No

WINTER EXTRAVAGANZA: FIRE AND ICE
Date: Friday, December 30, 2011
Time: 2:00 PM
Library: Arlington Library
Event Type: School-Age Program
Age Group: Children and Families
Description: Celebrate winter break with Mad Science. From foggy dry ice storms and gravity-defying beach balls to a Mad Science burp-flavored potion, audiences will be amazed by what they see, hear, and ugh… taste! Funded by the Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation.
Registration Required: No

Holiday Crafts at Everett Public Library December 15th

The Everett Public Library is holding a free holiday crafts session for families December 15th from 3 - 5 p.m. Come make holiday decorations, ornaments and cards. All supplies are provided for free.

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Where: Everett Public Library (2702 Hoyt Avenue Everett, WA)
When: Thursday, December 15th 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Cost: Free!
More Info: Here

Performances by The Not Its!

The Not Its!, a group of up tempo, rocking performers, will get your kids movin' and groovin' to their seasonal songs and fun skits. They will be performing at King County libraries throughout the month. Here is a list of their performances:

Carnation Library, Friday, December 16, 10:30 a.m.
Redmond Library, Saturday, December 17, 2 p.m.
Des Moines Library, Sunday, December 18, 2 p.m.
Bothell Library, Monday, December 19, 2 p.m.
Valley View Library, Monday, December 19, 7 p.m.
Kent Library, Wednesday, December 21, 11 a.m.

All the events are free and the suggested age is 2 and up.

Lynnwood Library: Toddler Play and Learn Group

The Lynnwood Library hosts a toddler play and learn group every Thursday from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Activities include open play, making friends, art, stories and music. This sounds like a great play group for my kiddos. I've tried out story times at a few local libraries but sometimes the kids have a hard time sitting still. And it's difficult to find an activity for both an 18-month-old and a 3-year-old. I'm going to try out this play group for sure.

Update: We had a great time at this activity. Check out all the details!

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Where: Lynnwood Library (19200 44th Ave West Lynnwood, WA)
When: Thursdays, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Cost: Free!
More Info: Here
Details: For children 18 months - 3 years