Great Programs for Kids, Tweens & Teens Include Birds, Pajamas, Catapults, Sculptures & LEGO

Posted on January 19, 2023 at 4:30 am

People of all ages and families can enjoy the Community Art Show and build with LEGO bricks and large foam blocks. The Great Backyard Bird Count is a great way for everyone to contribute to this worldwide community science event.

Young readers have fun hearing stories and playing during our storytimes. Don’t forget to sign up for Online Pajama Storytime for some at-home stories with our librarians.

Kids in elementary school can explore how electronics and machines are made during Take It Apart, create a story with LEGO, and build a marble roller coaster during Science in Spanish.

Tweens explore different STEM concepts, including wind, light and shadow, catapults and KEVA planks, and robots and when they create stop-motion movies with LEGO.

Teens are working on a community project for the leadership council and can create wire sculptures and tub teas. Explore the magic of using a green screen for family videos.

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For All Ages

Learn more about these programs on our online events calendar.

LEGO Free Play
All ages
MEDICAL LAKE
Mondays, 3:30–4:30pm (except holidays)

SPOKANE VALLEY
Tuesdays, 4–5pm

DEER PARK
Thursdays, 3–4pm

OTIS ORCHARDS
Thursdays, 3:30–4:30pm

AIRWAY HEIGHTS
Saturdays, 10am–6pm

FAIRFIELD & MORAN PRAIRIE
Saturdays, 1–2pm

ARGONNE
Saturdays, 2–3pm

Family Construction Zone
All ages
CHENEY
Wednesday, Feb 8, 10am–12pm

NORTH SPOKANE
Tuesday, Feb 21, 10am–12pm

OTIS ORCHARDS
Thursday, Feb 23, 3–5pm

Community Art Show
All ages
ALL LIBRARIES
Feb 6–28, during open hours

ONLINE
Feb 6–28
View on our Annual Art Show web page

Jigsaw Puzzle & Board Game Swap
All ages
ARGONNE
Saturday, Feb 11, 10am–1pm

AIRWAY HEIGHTS
Saturday, Feb 18, 1–6pm

Community Science: Bird Watching & Counting
All ages
NORTH SPOKANE
Saturday, Feb 11, 2–3pm

Community Science: Great Backyard Bird Count & Activity
All ages
ALL LIBRARIES
Supply pickup: Feb 13–18, during open hours

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Storytimes

Learn more about our storytime programs on our online events calendar.

Online Pajama Storytime
Ages 2–5 & their families
Registration is required for each session.
ONLINE
Thursdays, 6:30–7pm

Sensory Storytime
All ages
Presented in partnership with the Arc of Spokane
CHENEY
Saturdays, Feb 25–Mar 25, 10–11am

Baby Play & Learn Storytime
Ages 0–18 months
NORTH SPOKANE
Mondays, 9:30am (except holidays)

SPOKANE VALLEY
Wednesdays, 9:30am

Toddler Play & Learn Storytime
Ages 1 ½–3
NORTH SPOKANE & SPOKANE VALLEY
Thursdays, 9:30am

Preschool Play & Learn Storytime
Ages 3–5
NORTH SPOKANE
Wednesdays, 9:30am

SPOKANE VALLEY
Fridays, 9:30am

Family Play & Learn Storytime
Ages 2–5 & their families
SPOKANE VALLEY
Tuesdays, 9:30am

DEER PARK
Tuesdays, 10:30am

ARGONNE, MEDICAL LAKE & MORAN PRAIRIE
Wednesdays, 10:30am

AIRWAY HEIGHTS & OTIS ORCHARDS
Thursdays, 10:30am

NORTH SPOKANE
Fridays, 9:30am

CHENEY
Fridays, 10:30am

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For Kids

Learn more about these programs on our online events calendar.

Take It Apart
Grades K+
THE LAB AT NORTH SPOKANE
Saturday, Feb 4, 10am–12pm

Too Fun Tuesday
Grades K–5
NORTH SPOKANE
Tuesdays, 4–5pm

Building with Books: LEGO Challenge
Grades K–5
CHENEY
Tuesday, Feb 14, 4–5pm

NORTH SPOKANE
Tuesday, Feb 21, 4–5pm

Ciencia: Montaña Rusa de Canicas
Science in Spanish: Marble Roller Coaster
Para niños de grados escolares del 1-3 y sus familias
Kids in grades 1–3 & their families
Es necesario inscribirse.
Registration is required.
NORTH SPOKANE
Sábado, 25 de febrero, de 3–4pm
Saturday, Feb 25, 3–4pm

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For Tweens

Learn more about these tween programs on our online events calendar.

STEM: Catapults & KEVA Planks
Ages 8–12
ARGONNE
Monday, Feb 6, 4–5pm

LEGO Stop-Motion Animation
Ages 8–12
Registration is required.
ARGONNE
Tuesday, Feb 7, 3:30–5:30pm 

STEM: Ozobots
Ages 8–12
CHENEY
Tuesday, Feb 7, 4–5pm

Family Green Screen Video Magic
Ages 12+
Registration is required.
CHENEY
Saturday, Feb 11, 12:30–2:30pm

DEER PARK
Tuesday, Feb 14, 3:30–5:30pm

Leap into Science: Wind
Ages 8–12
DEER PARK
Wednesday, Feb 15, 3:30–4:30pm

Leap into Science: Light & Shadow
Ages 8–12
MEDICAL LAKE
Wednesday, Feb 15, 3:30–4:30pm

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For Teens

Learn about these programs for teens on our online events calendar.

Teen Leadership Council
Teens
SPOKANE VALLEY
Wednesday, Feb 1, 5–6pm

Online Trivia: Only Murders in the Building
Adults & teens
Registration is required.
ONLINE
Friday, Feb 3, 7–8pm

Family Green Screen Video Magic
Ages 12+
Registration is required.
CHENEY
Saturday, Feb 11, 12:30–2:30pm

DEER PARK
Tuesday, Feb 14, 3:30–5:30pm

Twisted Wire Sculpture
Ages 13–18
SPOKANE VALLEY
Wednesday, Feb 15, 6–7pm

MEDICAL LAKE
Saturday, Feb 25, 3–4pm

Spa Day Craft: Tub Teas
Ages 13–18

FAIRFIELD
Thursday, Feb 16, 4–5pm

CHENEY & MORAN PRAIRIE
Tuesday, Feb 21, 4–5pm

Maker Open Hours in The Lab
Teens & adults
THE LAB AT NORTH SPOKANE
Fridays, Feb 3–24, 10am–5pm
Saturday, Feb 18, 10am–5pm

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