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THIS WEEK: NOV. 7 TO 13, 2008

Who Wants to Be a Know It All? A TV-style game show in which students try to answer not-so-trivial questions. A fundraiser for the Lackawanna Trail Boys Basketball Team. Lackawanna Trail Elementary Center, 179 College Ave., Factoryville. Tonight at 6:30. $5, $3 students. 945-5153.

Cheesemaking. Sample cheeses, learn what makes them different, then make some farmers cheese to take home. For age 7 and older. The Lands at Hillside, 65 Hillside Road, Trucksville. Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon. $10. 696-4500.

Aesop’s Fables, a children’s stage presentation including classic stories of “The Fox and the Crow,” “The Crab and Its Mother,” “The Wind and the Sun” and “The Milkmaid and Her Pail.” Presented by the Box of Light Theatre Group. Scranton Cultural Center, 420 North Washington Ave., Scranton. Saturday at 11 a.m. $11. Preceded by a Wiggles & Giggles Workshop at 10 a.m. 344-1111.

Saturday Story Time with stories, crafts and coloring based on the book “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie.” Barnes & Noble Wilkes-King’s Bookstore, 7 South Main St., Wilkes-Barre. Saturday at 11 a.m. 208-4700.

Story Hour for age 3 and older. Laflin Library, 47 Laflin Road, Laflin. Saturday at 11 a.m. Registration: 654-3323.

EverhART 101. Experience the Everhart’s collection and current exhibit “Tools in Motion” through drawing, painting, sculpture and mixed media. Everhart Museum, Nay Aug Park, Scranton. Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon. $5. Registration: 346-7186.

Free Movies at the Library, a screening of “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.” Popcorn and soda provided. Wyoming Free Library, 358 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming. Saturday at noon. Registration: 693-1364.

Pop Go the Wiggles Live! Join America’s Number One pre-school band the Wiggles along with Captain Feathersword, Dorothy the Dinosaur, Henry the Octopus, Wags the Dog and all the Wiggly Dancers in an interactive educational adventure. Wachovia Arena, 255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Township. Sunday at 1:30 and 5 p.m. 970-7600 or ticketmaster.com.

Beginner Laptotts, a computer course for ages 2.5 to 5 using children’s games and Web sites to teach basic computer skills. Osterhout Free Library, 71 South Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. Monday at noon. Registration: 823-0156.

PJ Story Time with bedtime stories read by Ms. Rose. Wear your pajamas and bring your teddy bear. Barnes & Noble Wilkes-King’s Bookstore, 7 South Main St., Wilkes-Barre. Monday, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. 208-4700.
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Children’s Songs with Karl Williams. A morning of easygoing and entertaining children’s songs with the singer-songwriter and guitarist. Dietrich Theater, 60 East Tioga St., Tunkhannock. Nov. 15 at 11 a.m. Free. 996-1500.

Saturday Story Time with stories, crafts and coloring celebrating Thanksgiving. Barnes & Noble Wilkes-King’s Bookstore, 7 South Main St., Wilkes-Barre. Nov. 15 at 11 a.m. 208-4700.

Spanish/English Storytime, readings in both languages plus songs, finger-plays and crafts. Back Mountain Memorial Library, 96 Huntsville Road, Dallas. Nov. 20, 11 a.m. to noon. Registration: 675-1182.

Saturday Story Time. Join Mrs. Claus for Christmas stories, crafts and coloring. Barnes & Noble Wilkes-King’s Bookstore, 7 South Main St., Wilkes-Barre. Nov. 22 at 11 a.m. 208-4700.

Free Movies at the Library, a screening of “Wall-E.” Popcorn and soda provided. Wyoming Free Library, 358 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming. Nov. 22 at noon. Registration: 693-1364.

Intermediate Laptotts, a computer course for ages 2.5 to 5 using children’s games and Web sites to teach basic computer skills. Osterhout Free Library, 71 South Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. Nov. 24 at noon. Registration: 823-0156.

Holiday Express, a steam-powered excursion from Scranton to Moscow. Write a “Dear Santa” letter and drop it into a special “North Pole” mailbox, then join in the merriment and festivities at Moscow’s restored passenger station and freight house. Steamtown National Historic Site, 300 Cliff Ave., Scranton. Nov. 28-29 and Dec. 6 at 11 a.m. $16, $10 children. Reservations: 340-5204.

Saturday Story Time with stories, crafts and coloring based on the book “If You Give a Cat a Cupcake.” Barnes & Noble Wilkes-King’s Bookstore, 7 South Main St., Wilkes-Barre. Nov. 29 at 11 a.m. 208-4700.

Brunch with Santa, the 10th annual holiday event. Banks Student Life Center, Misericordia University, 301 Lake St., Dallas. Dec. 6, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $10, $5 for ages 5 to 12, free under age 5. Reservations: 674-6768.

Ride the Trolley with Santa Claus. Electric City Trolley Museum, 300 Cliff St., Scranton. Dec. 6-7 and 13-14 at 10:30 a.m., noon, 1:30 and 3 p.m. 963-6590.

Free Movies at the Library, a screening of “The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian.” Popcorn and soda provided. Wyoming Free Library, 358 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming. Dec. 6 at noon. Registration: 693-1364.

Beginner Laptotts, a computer course for ages 2.5 to 5 using children’s games and Web sites to teach basic computer skills. Osterhout Free Library, 71 South Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. Dec. 8 at noon. Registration: 823-0156.

Make a Treat for the Birds. String peanuts and decorate pine cones and bagels with peanut butter and bird seed. Then take your bird treats home to hang in the garden. Wild Birds Unlimited, Dallas Shopping Center, Route 309, Dallas. Dec. 13 at 9 a.m. Free. 675-9900.

Free Movies at the Library, a screening of “Horton Hears a Who.” Popcorn and soda provided. Wyoming Free Library, 358 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming. Dec. 13 at noon. Registration: 693-1364.

Harry the Dirty Dog’s Christmas, a lively musical based on the popular children’s books by Gene Zion about the precocious and lovable dog who finds himself in some jolly holiday misadventures. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. Dec. 18 at 10 a.m. A school show geared for kindergarten through third grade but open to the public. $6.50. 826-1100.

Bob the Builder Live! A new stage show “Spud’s Big Mess” follows Bob and his team in mischievous antics and musical adventures. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. Jan. 16 at 4 and 7 p.m. $23.50, $19.50, $15.50. 826-1100.

Fractured Fairy Tales, a children’s stage presentation that includes some well-known fairy tales with a twist. Scranton Cultural Center, 420 North Washington Ave., Scranton. Feb. 7 at 11 a.m. $11. 344-1111.

Birdhouse Factory, a fast-paced show presented by Cirque-Works with acrobatics, unicyclists, comedians, trapeze and trampoline artists, contortionists and more. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. $42.50, $32.50, $25. 826-1100.

Old MacDonald’s Farm, a children’s stage presentation including a variety of original songs and tales teaching respect and selflessness. Produced by Sadecky’s Puppets. Scranton Cultural Center, 420 North Washington Ave., Scranton. March 28 at 11 a.m. $11. 344-1111.

The Day It Snowed Tortillas, a children’s stage presentation about a poor couple who use creative problem-solving to outwit a gang of bullies. Scranton Cultural Center, 420 North Washington Ave., Scranton. Apr. 18 at 11 a.m. $11. 344-1111.

CSI Live! An interactive journey through the fascinating world of crime-scene investigations presented by Mad Science Productions. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. April 21 at 10 a.m. A school show geared for grades three to six but open to the public. $6.50. 826-1100.

Rainbow Fish, a children’s stage presentation about a fish with shimmering scales who is unsure whether to share when other fish ask for some of her beautiful scales. Scranton Cultural Center, 420 North Washington Ave., Scranton. Apr. 21 at 10 a.m. $7. 344-1111.

Jungle Jack Hanna in a live stage show with all his favorite exotic animal friends in a fascinating trip around the world via stories and films. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. April 24 at 7:30 p.m. $30, $20. 826-1100.

Dinosaurs! Get ready to hang out with Stegosaurus and hobnob with Tyrannosaurus Rex as Jim West brings the age of dinosaurs to life. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. May 5 at 10 a.m. A school show geared for kindergarten through third grade but open to the public. $6.50. 826-1100.

Peter Pan, a children’s stage presentation with two performers, twelve large puppets and a creatively projected world. Scranton Cultural Center, 420 North Washington Ave., Scranton. May 12 at 10 a.m. $7. 344-1111.

Wizard of Oz. Travel down the Yellow Brick Road during this presentation of the classic story of Dorothy and Toto making their way to Oz with the Scarecrow, the Lion and the Tin Man. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. May 14 at 10 a.m. A school show geared for kindergarten through fourth grade but open to the public. $6.50. 826-1100.

Rumpelstiltskin, a musical version of the classic Brothers Grimm tale about a girl whose father boasts that she can spin straw into gold. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. May 15 at 10 a.m. A school show geared for kindergarten through third grade but open to the public. $6.50. 826-1100.