Kids Listings: April 25 to May 1, 2014
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THIS WEEK: April 25 to May 1, 2014Toddler Storytime, for ages 2 to 3.5. Osterhout Free Library, 71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. 10 a.m. Saturday. Registration: 570-823-0156
Candy Trains. Learn about a steam locomotive by “building” your own — with candy! Steamtown National Historic Site, 300 Cliff St., Scranton. 1 p.m. Saturday. 570-340-5200.
Scooby Doo Live: Musical Mysteries, the Great Dane and the Mystery Inc. Gang in a live stage musical with crazy ghosts, perplexing puzzles and an abundance of Scooby Snacks. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 6:30 tonight. $77 (VIP), $37, $27. 570-826-1100.
STEM-tastic Saturday at Sem, an adventurous scavenger hunt of natural treasures using GPS units and iPads for elementary and middle-school children. Wyoming Seminary Upper School, 201 N. Sprague Ave., Kingston. 9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday. Free. Reservations required at wyomingseminary.org/stem.
Healthy Kids Day, a free community event with a health fair, Family Fun Run, basketball, bounce house, face painting, healthy snacks, Zumbatomic, water safety, family swim, the Wilkes-Barre Fire Department Smoke House and more. Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA, 40 W. Northampton St. 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. 570-970-5022.
Family Storytime. Bring the little ones to experience tales from around the world told by Fiona Powell. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. 11 a.m. Saturday. Free. 570-996-1500.
Star Wars: May the Fourth Be with You. Hop on your Tauntaun and create a pool-noodle light saber, practice your Jedi training and join a “Star Wars” trivia contest. West Pittston Library, 200 Exeter Ave. Saturday at noon followed by an exhibit of life-size cardboard cut-outs of favorite “Star Wars” characters from 1 to 5 p.m. Registration: 570-654-9847.
Connecting Kids to the Land, a fun and interactive environmental program for ages 6 to 12 and their families with naturalist Charlene Wildes. Included hiking to the lake and streams to learn about aquatic insects, salamanders and other water creatures; “What’s the Point?” about what is put down sink drains that ends up in local streams; craft activities and live specimens in the Nature Center. Bear Creek Camp, 3601 Bear Creek Blvd., Wilkes-Barre. 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday. Sponsored by the North Branch Land Trust. Registration: 570-696-5545.
The Scranton Girl Tea Party, presented by the Junior League of Scranton with tea and desserts, raffle baskets and the Grand Prize of a new American Girl doll. Tripp House, 1011 N. Main Ave., Scranton. 2 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday. Bring your American Girl doll. $20. 570-961-8120.
Preschool Storytime, for ages 3 to 5. Wyoming Free Library, 358 Wyoming Ave. Mondays at 11 a.m. through May 19. Registration: 570-693-1364.
Books and Babies, for ages 1 to 3. Osterhout Free Library, 71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. Tuesdays through May 20 at 9:30 a.m. Registration: 570-823-0156.
Doktor Kaboom, spectacular (and often successful) science experiments designed to involve, educate and entertain children while exploring the world of science. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 10 a.m. Tuesday. $9. 570-826-1100.
Teen Reading Lounge,book discussions and artistic workshops based on the current book selection. Marian Sutherland Kirby Library, 35 Kirby Ave., Fairview Township. 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. 570-474-9313.
Mommy and Me at Riverside Park, games, exploring, role-playing and songs led by naturalist Rebecca Lesko. Riverside Park, Bridge Street, Tunkhannock. 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday. Free-will donation. 570-836-3835.
Crafty Kids Club. Learn all types of crafts and make special gifts. Ages 7 to 12. Wyoming Free Library, 358 Wyoming Ave. 3:30 to 5 p.m. Wednesday. 570-693-1364.
Homework Help with Ms. Michelle. Stop by the library for help with school projects, homework or studying. Open to all ages and grades. Marian Sutherland Kirby Library, 35 Kirby Ave., Fairview Township. 3 to 5 p.m. every Thursday. 570-474-9313.
Weekly Story Time, with themed books, songs and crafts. West Pittston Library, 200 Exeter Ave. 1 p.m. every Friday. Sign up by the previous Wednesday. Free. 570-654-9847.
The Little Star That Could, a children’s sky show to learn about planets, stars, galaxies and clusters. McMunn Planetarium, Hoeffner Science and Technology Center, East Stroudsburg University. With shows at 7 and 8 May 2. Free but reservations necessary at esu.edu/planetarium.
The Teacher from the Black Lagoon and Other Storybooks, Theatreworks USA’s production about first-day-of-school jitters. Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Ave. 11 a.m. May 3. $8. Preceded by a Wiggles & Giggles Workshop at 10 a.m. $5. 570-344-1111.
The LEGO Club, for ages 5 and older. Wyoming Free Library, 358 Wyoming Ave. 11 a.m. to noon May 3. 570-693-1364.
The Marvelous Misadventures of Baba Yaga, a lively interactive children’s play starring a character from Russian folklore. Sette LaVerghetta Center, Marywood University, 2300 Adams Ave., Scranton. 1 p.m. May 3. Free. 570-348-6211.
May the Fourth Be with You, all things “Star Wars,” with a movie, Star Wars games and crafts along with snacks. Marian Sutherland Kirby Library, 35 Kirby Ave., Fairview Township. Noon to 3 p.m. May 4. Registration: 570-474-9313.
The Pied Piper, an original musical for children. Music Box Dinner Playhouse, 196 Hughes St., Swoyersville. 1 p.m. May 4; 6 p.m. May 9; 1 and 5 p.m. May 10. School shows 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. May 7 and 9. $12 includes a McDonald’s Fun Meal. 570-283-2195.
The Franklin Institute, six days of science shows including Motion and Machines (May 5), Electricity (May 6), Life in Space in Conjunction with NASA (May 7), Hot and Cold (May 8), Flight (May 9) and How to Build a Storm: The Weather Show (May 12). Shows at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. each day. Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Ave. 570-344-1111.
Natural Wonders: Animal Mothers, a nature program for ages 3 to 6. Lackawanna College Environmental Education Center, 93 MacKenzie Road, Covington Township. 1 to 2:30 p.m. May 8. Registration: 570-842-1506.
Grease, a shortened version of the Broadway musical about teenagers in the 1950s with lyrics and dialogue rewritten for young children. Performed by ages 12 to 16 at Kiss Theatre Company, Wyoming Valley Mall, Wilkes-Barre Township. 7 p.m. May 9; 2 and 7 p.m. May 10; 2 p.m. May 11. 570-829-1901.
Junior Bird Club Spring Walk, a search for spring migrants at Nescopeck State Park, 1137 Honey Hole Road, Drums. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 10. New members welcome ($5). Registration: 570-403-2006.
Teen Reading Lounge, book discussions and artistic workshops based on the selection “The Last Apprentice.” Marian Sutherland Kirby Library, 35 Kirby Ave., Fairview Township. 6:30 to 8 p.m. May 13 and 27. 570-474-9313.
One Book Every Young Child, a reading of “Stripes of All Types” by Susan Stockdale, this year’s selection in the annual satewide literacy program for ages 3 to 6. Also: activities and crafts and free copies of the book. West Pittston Library, 200 Exeter Ave. 6:30 p.m. May 13. Free. Registration: 570-654-9847.
Peter Pan, an adapted version of the story of three London children who fly off to Never Never Land with a magical boy who refuses to grow up. Performed by Theatreworks USA at the F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 10 a.m. May 15. $9. 570-826-1100.
Grease, a shortened version of the Broadway musical about teenagers in the fifties with lyrics and dialogue rewritten for young children. Performed by ages 8 to 12 at Kiss Theatre Company, Wyoming Valley Mall, Wilkes-Barre Township. 7 p.m. May 15; 2 and 7 p.m. May 16-17. 570-829-1901.
American Girl Party, celebrating ballerina and fashion designer Isabelle, the new Girl of the Year. With stories, themed crafts and snacks. Bring an old T-shirt that will be cut for one of the activities. Age 8 and older. West Pittston Library, 200 Exeter Ave. 1 p.m. May 17. Registration: 570-654-9847.
Natural Wonders: For the Birds, a nature program for ages 3 to 6. Lackawanna College Environmental Education Center, 93 MacKenzie Road, Covington Township. 1 to 2:30 p.m. May 22. Registration: 570-842-1506.
Little Eco Explorers, a program on fish with stories, crafts and activities for ages 3 to 6. Pocono Environmental Education Center, 538 Emery Road, Dingmans Ferry. 1 to 3 p.m. June 8. $5. Registration: 570-828-2319.
The LEGO Club, for ages 5 and older. Wyoming Free Library, 358 Wyoming Ave. 11 a.m. to noon June 14. 570-693-1364.
Little Eco Explorers, a program on beavers with stories, crafts and activities for ages 3 to 6. Pocono Environmental Education Center, 538 Emery Road, Dingmans Ferry. 1 to 3 p.m. July 27. $5. Registration: 570-828-2319.
