Entertainment

July 18, 2008

Kids

Harry Potter Birthday Party with snacks and potions, house sorting, trivia, games and prizes. Ages 6 to 18. Osterhout Free Library, 71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Registration: 823-0156.

Story Time with books about the Berenstain Bears. Barnes & Noble, 7 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre. Saturday at 11 a.m. 208-4700.

The Veggie Kids “Eat a Bug” Workshop for ages 6 to 10. Create and taste edible “bugs” made from fresh fruits and vegetables. Back Mountain Memorial Library, 96 Huntsville Road, Dallas. Saturday, 2 to 3:30 p.m. 675-1182.

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 p.m. Free. Registration: 346-7186 or everhart-museum.org.

For Kids: Going Batty! Learn about the flying mammal through stories and crafts. Campground Amphitheater, Hickory Run State Park, Route 534, White Haven. Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Free. Followed by a bats movie at 9 p.m. 443-0400.

For Kids: Go Fishing! Two hours of fishing fun. Bring your own bait; rods provided. Campground CCC Dam, Hickory Run State Park, Route 534, White Haven. Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Free. 443-0400.

Bear Creek Day Camp for elementary-age children. With games, worship, arts and crafts, nature activities and more. Lunch provided. St. John’s Lutheran Church, 410 S. River St., Wilkes-Barre. Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. $75. Information and registration: 823-7139.

Read-to-Feed Storytime for Kids. Learn how to help others and change the world – one book at a time! For ages 5 to 12. Paper Kite Press Studio & Gallery, 443 Main St., Kingston. Wednesdays, 10 to 11 a.m. through July 23. 328-8658 or wordpainting.com.

Mehndi Party. Decorate your skin with henna designs. For ages 11 to 18. Osterhout Free Library, 71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. Wednesday, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Registration: 823-0156.

Amazing Amphibians. An introduction to frogs, toads, salamanders and newts. Ages 3 to 6. Wild Birds Unlimited, Dallas Shopping Center, Route 309, Dallas. Thursday at 10 a.m. Free. 675-9900.

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