Entertainment

April 18, 2008

Kids

Toddler Storytime for ages 2 to 3.5. Osterhout Free Library, 71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. Saturdays through May 3 at 10 a.m.; Wednesdays through April 30 at 10 and 11 a.m. Registration: 823-0156.

Free Movie at the Library, a screening of “The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep,” about a young boy who discovers a mysterious egg which hatches into a legendary sea creature. Wyoming Free Library, 358 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming. Saturday at noon. Popcorn and soda provided. Registration: 693-1364.

Read to a Dog! Meet therapy dogs and share a story or two with them. Osterhout Free Library, 71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. Saturday, 1 to 2 p.m. Free but reservations required. 823-0156.

Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends, an HO-scale layout with Thomas and his friends Percy, James, Edward, Trevor and all the other train cars from the Village of Sodor. Also: coloring sheets, stickers and other handouts. Anthracite Model Railroad Society, 1057 Hanover Court, Hazleton. Saturday from 1 to 6 p.m. Free but donations accepted. 401-5948 or 579-8466.

Teen Anime Group for ages 11 to 18. Discuss your favorite anime series, characters and conventions. New members welcome. Osterhout Free Library , 71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. Saturday, 2 to 3:30 p.m. 823-0156.

Early Explorations: Looking and Reading Together, a workshop for preschoolers to develop pre-literacy skills through drama, art and music. Everhart Museum, 1901 Mulberry St., Nay Aug Park, Scranton. Saturday at 2:30 p.m. Registration: 346-7186 or everhart-museum.org.

JAKES Event, a day of outdoor activities for age 17 and younger, sponsored by the Red Rock Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation. Learning stations include archery, fishing, outdoor cooking, trapping, forestry, shot-gunning (age 12 and older), BB guns, turkey hunting and more. Moon Lake County Park, 196 Moon Lake Road, off Route 29, Hunlock Creek. Sunday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. $10 includes lunch and all materials. No cost for parents or guardians. 332-5278.

Book, Beast and Puppet, a children’s presentation by the Mock Turtle Marionette Theater which includes stories, marionettes and audience participation. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. Sunday at 2 p.m. $10. 420-2808 or shermantheater.com.

Earth Day Story Time for ages 3 to 5. Marian Sutherland Kirby Library, 35 Kirby Ave., Mountain Top. Tuesday at 10 a.m. Registration: 474-9313.

Backyard Birds for Kids. Learn to identify five birds by sight and sound then make a peanut butter treat to take home and hang for the birds. Wild Birds Unlimited, Dallas Shopping Center, off Route 309, Dallas. Tuesday at 11 a.m. $2. 675-9900 or wbu.com/dallaspa.

Teen Advisory Board. Meet to discuss library projects for ages 11 to 18 including “Metamorphosis,” the teen summer reading program. Osterhout Free Library, 71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. Tuesday at 6 p.m. 823-0156.

Harry Potter Discussion Group. Join Harry Potter fans to theorize, debate and discuss the popular book series. For ages 11 to 18. Osterhout Free Library , 71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. Wednesday, 6 to 7:30 p.m. 823-0156.

Addy: An American Girl Story, a children’s presentation about a hopeful 9-year-old girl growing up in slavery during the Civil War. Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington St., Scranton. Thursday at 7 p.m. $13. 344-1111.

Art and Science Show by the young artists and scientists at I’m Big Now Learning Center, North Memorial Highway, Dallas. Themes include “Springtime on the Farm” and “Our Bodies.” Thursday, 6 to 7:30 p.m. 675-1220.

FUTURE

The Marvelous Misadventures of Little Red Riding Hood, an original musical for children. Music Box Dinner Playhouse, 196 Hughes St., Swoyersville. April 25 to May 4 with performances Fridays at 6 p.m.; Saturdays at 1 and 5 p.m.; Sundays at 1 p.m. Includes a McDonald’s Fun Meal. Reservations: 283-2195.

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