Kids

THIS WEEK: March 6 to 12, 2015

Read Across America and Dr. Seuss Birthday celebrations with make-and-take crafts and other fun activities. Hoyt Library, 284 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 6 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 7. 570-287-2013.

Make a New Friend, a “Sesame Street Live” production celebrating the universal fun of friendship and cultural similarities in a story about Grover’s new friend from India coming to visit. Mohegan Sun Arena, 255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Township. 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. March 6; 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. March 7; 1 p.m. March 8. $22, $16. 570-970-7600 or 800-745-3000.

Parent and Child Book Discussion of “The Phantom Tollbooth” by Norton Juster. Wyoming Free Library, 358 Wyoming Ave. 10 a.m. March 7. Registration: 570-693-1364.

Picture Book of the Month, a reading of “Once Upon a Cloud” along with related activities. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Arena Hub Plaza, Wilkes-Barre Township. 11 a.m. March 7. 570-829-4210.

Winter Carnival, with games, magic show, mini swim meet, basket raffles, Castle Bounce House, vendors, face painting, music and carnival food. Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA, 40 W. Northampton St. 1 to 4 p.m. March 7. $3. 570-208-9622.

Storytime, for ages 3 to 5. Snacks provided. Wyoming Free Library, 358 Wyoming Ave. 11 a.m. to noon Mondays through March 30. 570-693-1364.

Aqualicious, a reading of Victoria Kann’s newest picture book. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Arena Hub Plaza, Wilkes-Barre Township. 10 a.m. March 10; 6:30 p.m. March 12. 570-829-4210.

Extreme Rainbow Loom Designs, advanced techniques for experienced loomers. Bring a loom, hook, rubberbands and c-clips. West Pittston Library, 200 Exeter Ave. 6:30 p.m. March 10. Free. Registration (by March 6): 570-654-9847.

Infant Storytime, for age two and younger. Osterhout Free Library, 71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. 10 and 11 a.m. Wednesdays through March 18. Registration: 570-823-0156.

Frozen Party, for kindergarten to grade six. Dress up like your favorite Disney “Frozen” character and enjoy crafts, games, sweet treats, prizes and fun. Hoyt Library, 284 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. March 12. Registration required: 570-287-2013.

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Mustache Baby, a storytime session with related activities. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Arena Hub Plaza, Wilkes-Barre Township. 11 a.m. March 14. 570-829-4210.

LEGO Build-Off, the first annual challenge with teams of three using their imaginations to complete creations in two hours. Wyoming Free Library, 358 Wyoming Ave. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 14. 570-963-1364.

Tummy Full of Secrets, a storytime session with related activities. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Arena Hub Plaza, Wilkes-Barre Township. 10 a.m. March 17; 6:30 p.m. March 19. 570-829-4210.

Natural Wonders: The Tiny Seed, discovery-based learning about the natural world for ages 3 to 6. Lackawanna College Environmental Education Center, 93 MacKenzie Road, Covington Township. 1 to 2:30 p.m. March 19. Registration: 570-842-1506.

Spring EGGstravaganza, with children’s games, vendors, crafts and visits with the Easter Bunny. Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 4 E. Center Hill Road, Dallas. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 21. Free. 570-675-8600, ext. 115.

Edmund Unravels, a storytime session with related activities. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Arena Hub Plaza, Wilkes-Barre Township. 11 a.m. March 21. 570-829-4210.

Tea, Tips and Treasurers, a session all about musical instruments for age 3 and older. Includes tea, snacks, a short workshop and an interactive display. Bring a doll or stuffed animal. Wyoming Free Library, 358 Wyoming Ave. 1 p.m. March 21. Registration: 570-693-1364.

Family Easter Extravaganza, a fundraiser for the Wyoming Free Library with Easter Bunny photos and live animals from Young’s Funny Farm. Ye Old Gingerbread House, 285 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming. 1 to 3 p.m. March 22. $5 per child. 570-693-1364.

Battle of the Books, a trivia challenge based on popular books from Goodnight Moon to Harry Potter. For all ages. West Pittston Library, 200 Exeter Ave. 6:30 p.m. March 24. Free. Registration (by March 20): 570-654-9847.

Rupert Can Dance, a storytime session with related activities. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Arena Hub Plaza, Wilkes-Barre Township. 10 a.m. March 24; 6:30 p.m. March 26. 570-829-4210.

Toddler Storytime, for ages 2 to 3.5. Osterhout Free Library, 71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. 10 and 11 a.m. Wednesdays from March 25 to April 15; 10 a.m. Saturdays from March 28 to April 18. Registration: 570-823-0156.

Easter Egg Hunt and Brunch, with the Easter Bunny on hand for photo ops. Cougar’s Den, Banks Student Life Center, Misericordia University, 301 Lake St., Dallas. March 28 with seatings at 10 and 11:15 a.m. $10; $5 children. Reservations: 570-674-6768.

Living Toys. Create a simple film while learning the basics of live film and stop motion. Bring your favorite toys to be characters in the film. Instructed by Rand Whipple and the Box of Light Studio staff. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. 10:30 a.m. to noon March 28. For ages 5 to 8. $17. Registration: 570-996-1500.

Children’s Egg Hunt, with Easter Bunny photo ops and lunch. Bear Creek Township Recreation Park, Route 115 (across from turnpike entrance). March 28 with age 6 and younger at 10:30 a.m. and ages 7 to 11 at 10:45 a.m. Free but registration required. 570-820-4070.

Duck and Goose, a storytime session with related activities. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Arena Hub Plaza, Wilkes-Barre Township. 11 a.m. March 28. 570-829-4210.

LEGO Club, for children of all ages. Wyoming Free Library, 358 Wyoming Ave. 11 a.m. to noon March 28. Free. Registration: 570-693-1364.

Stage Combat for Kids, a fun, safe and active class combining film and stage combat for ages 7 to 14. Presented by Rand Whipple and the Box of Light Studio. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. 2:30 to 4 p.m. March 28. $17. Registration: 570-996-1500.

American Girl Celebration, highlighting the new Girl of the Year, Grace, a young entrepreneur and French baker. With excerpts from the new book, theme-related crafts and activities, and snack breaks. West Pittston Library, 200 Exeter Ave. 1 p.m. March 28. Free. Registration (by March 24): 570-654-9847.

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, a fundraiser for Tracey’s Hope Hospice Care with raffles and prizes. St. Michael’s Byzantine Catholic Church, 205 N. Main St., Pittston. March 29 with breakfast 9 a.m. to noon; photos with the Easter Bunny from noon to 3 p.m. and pet photos with the Easter Bunny 3 to 4:30 p.m. $8, $6 children; $10 photos. Reservations: 570-677-8503.

Maisy Visits Storytime for fun-filled activities and stories from her book series. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Arena Hub Plaza, Wilkes-Barre Township. 1 p.m. March 29. 570-829-4210.

Tom Knight Puppet Show, songs and skits for children about the environment, animals, food and books. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. 11 a.m. April 2. Free. 570-996-1500.

Natural Wonders: Spring Winds, discovery-based learning about the natural world for ages 3 to 6. Lackawanna College Environmental Education Center, 93 MacKenzie Road, Covington Township. 1 to 2:30 p.m. April 2. Registration: 570-842-1506.

The Lightning Thief, a new musical adapted from the book by Rick Riordan about a young boy accused of stealing Zeus’s master lightning bolt. Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Ave. 11 a.m. April 11. $8. Preceded by an optional Wiggles and Giggles related-craft workshop at 10 a.m. $5. 570-344-1111.

Natural Wonders: Nature’s Sensations, discovery-based learning about the natural world for ages 3 to 6. Lackawanna College Environmental Education Center, 93 MacKenzie Road, Covington Township. 1 to 2:30 p.m. April 16. Registration: 570-842-1506.

The Invisible Dragon, an interactive children’s theater production about a princess who isn’t happy because all she can think of is herself and a prince who wants to slay a dragon but can’t find any around. Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing Arts, Marywood University, 2300 Adams Ave., Scranton. 11 a.m. April 18. $4. 570-348-6268.

Tea, Tips and Treasurers, a session all about nature for age 3 and older. Includes tea, snacks, a short workshop and an interactive display. Bring a doll or stuffed animal. Wyoming Free Library, 358 Wyoming Ave. 1 p.m. April 18. Registration: 570-693-1364.

LEGO Club, for children of all ages. Wyoming Free Library, 358 Wyoming Ave. 11 a.m. to noon April 25. Free. Registration: 570-693-1364.

Mad Science: Electricity? Rocketry? Catapults? Build machines, experiment with electricity and try out the Van De Graaff generator in this science program for ages 7 to 14 presented by Rand Whipple and the Box of Light Studio. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. 1 to 2:30 p.m. April 25. $17. Registration: 570-996-1500.

Robotics Jr., an introduction session in building a robot and teaching it to move, speak, feel and wreak havoc. For ages 5 to 8. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. 2:30 to 4 p.m. April 25. $17. Registration: 570-996-1500.

Books and Babies, a storytime session for ages 1 to 3. Osterhout Free Library, 71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays from April 28 to May 19. Registration: 570-823-0156.

Natural Wonders: Forest Floor, discovery-based learning about the natural world for ages 3 to 6. Lackawanna College Environmental Education Center, 93 MacKenzie Road, Covington Township. 1 to 2:30 p.m. April 30. Registration: 570-842-1506.

The Teacher from the Black Lagoon, a fast-paced musical revue for kindergarten to fourth-grade pupils. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 10 a.m. May 14. $8; $6 school groups. 570-826-1100.