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moMENts By Patrick Hempfing

Humbling Workout Inhale. Pull inward. Not even close. Lie down on the bed. Inhale again. Minor grunt and pull harder. Failed a second time. Deeper inhale. Major grunt and pull with all my might. Success! I buttoned my pants. Okay, maybe the pants I managed to close hadn’t been worn in a number of years, but still, I questioned, “How did this happen?” I have a bookshelf full of tennis trophies proving my athletic prowess. I still play tennis once or twice a week and walk the dog daily. I have jump rope and hula-hoop contests with my fourth-grade daughter, Jessie. We also play basketball, soccer, tennis, and volleyball together. How did these extra pounds end up around my waist? I have a few sneaking suspicions, beginning with “Two-Donut Thursday’s.” Hey, my wife, Mattie, needs gas in her car and the donut shop is on the way. I also love ice cream, which is my comfort food at the end of each day. As soon as Jessie’s head hits the pillow, I open the freezer, pull out the half-gallon container, and start dipping. Challenging days require an extra dip… or two. Recently, Mattie lost six pounds. Is it possible the pounds could have jumped off of her onto me while we were sleeping? Or maybe it’s my intake of licorice, which keeps me alert while I’m typing or driving on long trips. The bag claims in big letters that it’s a “low-fat snack.” My final hypothesis is that my metabolism has slowed down. According to WebMD, “for most people, metabolism slows steadily after age 40.” Though Jessie keeps this 54-year-old dad active, there’s only so much she can do. Or is there? “Dad, I can help you lose weight!” I erred when I thought trying to get my pants shut was going to be the hardest part of my day. In a heartbeat after hearing about my waistline problem, Jessie had the laptop computer set up in the living room. “Dad, it’s time for your cardiovascular workout.” Before beginning the workout, I remembered something I had seen on 6 UTAHFAMILY.COM FEBRUARY/MARCH 2015

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a recent stroll with the dog. My neighbor stopped at the end of the street, dropped down, and did 30 push-ups. As he walked past me, I said, “Wow, I haven’t done that many push-ups in 30 years,” but I thought “Show-off!” Now, I might not be the poster boy for a gym, but felt confident I could handle a little nine-minute workout. Besides, it would be a fun daddy-daughter activity. I wasn’t even intimidated when a disclaimer popped up on the computer screen that suggested consulting a health care professional before proceeding. Without going into all the details, three words summed up the nine-minute workout. “It wasn’t pretty.” I knew at about minute three that the next six minutes were going to challenge every ounce of my mental and physical toughness. I continued on with a sense of peace that at least I taught Jessie at an early age to dial 9-1-1 for medical emergencies. By workout’s end, my flushed face pressed against the living room carpet, but I had enough lung capacity to gasp to Jessie, “Don’t call for an ambulance.” As my face regained its natural color and my breathing resumed its normal pattern, I realized my stud-muffin days have passed. Mattie says those days were all in my head anyway. Now I have to worry about the muffin top that’s starting to hang out over the waistline of my jeans. Apparently, I need to make lifestyle changes involving fewer sweets and more physical activity. Luckily, I have Jessie and her various exercise programs and ideas. She already has the next video planned for our workout – belly dancing. I’ll be sure to read any disclaimers that pop up before I do any shimmying. I might buy a bigger ice cream scoop, too.

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12 The Family Pet

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14 The Baby Page

9 Community Kidbits

58 Places To Party

10 The Family Home

60 Teen Scene

Special Needs 18

Grief Is a Probable Part of the Equation

How Today Kids and Families Deal with ADHD

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Summer Planner 32 Summer Planner Directory

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30 Open House Calendar

Connections 44 No-Bored-Kids Calendar

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passing of winter. The festival breathes an atmosphere of social merriment. People bury their hatchets with a warm embrace and throw their worries to the wind. Every nook and corner presents a colorful sight. Young and old alike are covered with colors (red, green, yellow, blue, black and silver). People in small groups are seen singing, dancing and throwing colors on each other. Holi festival is attended by tens of thousands of people, the videos seen by hundreds of thousands of people, and its fame is world wide (millions of people). Festivities take place Mar. 28 and 29 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Krishna Temple, 8628 S. State Road in Spanish Fork. Tickets are only $5 and kids 12 and under are free. Advance tickets available at festivalofcolorusa.com.

Make Way for Joy at the 2015 Festival of Colors The Holi Festival of Colors returns to Spanish Fork for a day of music, yoga, fun, unity and of course color. The Festival of Colors is a traditional Indian holiday celebrated in an innovative fashion, adapted to the contemporary American scene. In India, Holi announces the arrival of spring and the

The Hibernian Society Presents 2015 St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations “Going Green” the theme for this year’s observance of the annual festivities celebrating the Feast of St. Patrick, Ireland’s patron saint. Salt Lake City will be awash with the favorite color of the Irish. 2015 festivities

include a Poetry Night, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, and a Siamsa. Night with the Irish Poets happens Feb. 28. in downtown Salt Lake City at St. Mark’s Cathedral, 231 East 100 South. Doors for the evening of Irish poetry and song open at 6:30 p.m. with the program beginning at 7 p.m. This year’s Poetry Night, Best-Loved Irish Poems, will feature Hibernian Society members reciting their favorite work by Irish and Irish-American poets. Attendees are asked to bring a can of food for the St. Mark’s Food Pantry. The Parade takes place Mar. 14 at 10 a.m., and the route runs through the Gateway Center. The march begins on 400 West, at 200 North, and runs south through the Gateway to 200 South. A Siamsa will be held on the campus of Holy Trinity Cathedral, one block north of the parade route, on 300 West immediately following the parade. The name comes from the Irish language, meaning “celebration.” Featuring Irish food, Irish beverages and uniquely Irish entertainment such as songfests, traditional music from local musicians and the best Irish dancing from Utah’s award winning Irish dance schools.

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The Family Home By Jessica Fisher

Spring Cleaning Give Your Home An Extreme Makeover One of the great mysteries of the modern age is why we observe a season of “spring cleaning.” Why are we compelled to clean and organize once the weather has turned for the better and we should be outside enjoying it? Why weren’t we scrubbing baseboards during the dreary days of January? For our grandmothers, Spring was the season for cleaning because the weather

had warmed up and the coalfired furnace wasn’t needed 24/7. As a result, the dirty soot it created would start to subside in the springtime. It was better for the mothers of yesteryear to wait until then before they started cleaning. I’m not sure what my excuse is. But, I know that when I wake from my long winter’s nap, I find that my home has been overrun by all kinds of stuff. While New Year’s

was months ago, I feel an urge to send out the old and bring in furnishings and habits that are new and fresh. If you find yourself in the mood for an extreme home makeover, try some of these techniques to put some clean in your spring:

Decluttering is half the battle. The accumulation of “stuff” contributes to a large portion of the messes. Cleaning, the actual dusting, vacuuming, and washing takes very little time. But, it’s the finding a place for everything and putting it all there that bog us down. As you approach an area to be cleaned, consider reducing the amount of stuff in that particular area. Chances are you have more than you need, want, or use. Now is the ideal time to lose some excess baggage. Less stuff means less to lose, less to maintain, less to clean. Arm yourself with three bags or boxes labelled “Give Away,” “Put Away,” and “Trash.” Ask yourself the following questions: 0 Do you use it? If you haven’t worn it or used it in the past year, it may not be a necessary player in your life. 0 Do you like it? Don’t keep something that isn’t serving your family in a useful or beautiful way. 0 Can someone else benefit from this item more? If you’ve got enough, share with someone who would really enjoy it.

For many of us, it’s not the dirt and dust that gets us down, it’s the stuff. Most of us have more stuff than we truly need. Next – Organize That Stuff There are a number of ways that you can organize your possessions. * Store like with like – This is a huge help in finding the product you need. And it just makes good sense! Grocery stores (generally) keep all of one kind of item in the same location. * Store things that you use together in the location where you use them – For instance, keep all your baking supplies, tools, and pans together in one cupboard as opposed to having a pantry, gadget drawer, and baking pan cupboard. When you go to bake, everything you need will be ready together. Consider this for other areas of your home. You might not want to have a “cleaning cupboard.” Instead, store just the bathroom cleaners and tools in the bathroom and store the furniture polish in a living room closet. * Store items in containers – Containerizing your stuff will make things much easier to find and use when you need them. Clear Sterilite boxes with lids are super handy for storing toys, school supplies, and craft stuff.

Come Clean Traditionally, “Spring Cleaning,” is giving your home a good, deep scrubbing to get rid of accumulated dust, dirt, and grime. For many it can be the time to do seasonal tasks,

such as washing the screens, vacuuming the refrigerator coils, and changing light bulbs. For the rest of us, it can be simply trying to reestablish some routines that will help us keep our homes cleaner than they were before we started. * Find cleaning tools that you like and will use - Having the right tool is essential to doing the job well. Experiment and see what tools, scrub brushes, cloths, etc. will work well for you. Ask friends what they like. Yes, it may seem really mundane to talk about scrub brushes, but they might know something you don’t! * Find a cleaner or range of cleaners that works for you – You don’t need to spend a lot of money. In fact, straight vinegar is an all-natural cleaner and disinfectant that costs just pennies, especially when bought

in bulk. * Find a cleaning schedule you can live with -- Assigning different jobs to each day of the week can be a great way to maintain the beauty of your home without slaving over it. Don’t be afraid to try out different systems. Some people work well cleaning the whole house one day a week. If that’s your style, go with it. Others have different tasks for different days. Some have a very detailed cleaning schedule that assigns different weekly and seasonal tasks to each day of the year. Some just clean when it’s dirty. Find your groove and get cleaning! Jessica Fisher is a busy mom to six children making her home in San Diego. She writes about life, laughter and the pursuit of a clean house at www.lifeasmom.com.

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The Family Pet By Lindsey Woods, DVM, Wasatch Exotic Pet Care

So You Have An Exotic New Addition to the Family... Holidays like Christmas and Easter are ﬁlled with interesting gifts. Sometimes an addition to the family. Did you end up with an exotic pet or are you considering one for the Spring ahead? Most exotic pet species have very specialized requirements for their care, feeding, housing, and even enrichment. Sometimes these speciﬁc requirements can be quite overwhelming. Here are some tips to help keep your exotic pet happy and healthy.

Is our pet exotic? First of all, what kind of pets are considered exotic? Birds, rabbits, rodents (and other small mammals), reptiles and ﬁsh, amphibians, arachnids, pot-bellied

pigs, exotic cats, and wildlife are all considered exotic pets.

Don’t wait to schedule an exam Call to schedule a wellness exam with a veterinarian specializing in exotic pets soon after getting your pet. Doing so before your animal starts showing any signs of illness will be your best chance at preventing any future problems and can be a real money saver in the long run. Most exotic pets are high-stress prey

species, so they are very good at hiding an illness right up to the point where it becomes life threatening. Sometimes, once they are showing obvious signs, it is already too late.

Proper care for your pet At your pet’s ﬁrst exam the veterinarian will go over all the husbandry (care and feeding) requirements speciﬁc to your pet and inform you of the most common problems associated with the species of

Check out these websites for more information on exotic pets: chelonia.org for turtles and tortoises anapsid.org for assorted reptiles websites of the AEMV (Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians), ARAV (Association of Reptile and Amphibian Veterinarians), AAV (Association of Avian Veterinarians), or AAZV (American Association of Zoo Veterinarians) 12 UTAHFAMILY.COM UTAHFAMILY.COM FEBRUARY/MARCH FEBRUARY/MARCH2015 2015 12

animal you have purchased. You will be given tips and advice for recognizing the signs of illness.

Is an exotic pet in your plans? If you did not get an exotic pet for Christmas, but are looking into adopting or purchasing one in the near future, consider calling a veterinarian specializing in exotic pets. They can oﬀer

rough estimates on the set-up costs and basic care required for the type of animal you are considering, and can even give you advice on what not to get as a ﬁrst time exotic pet owner. Some pets are higher maintenance and more costly than others.

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The Baby Page By Marinda Lloyd , The Doula House

Tips To Help Your Baby Sleep Longer Almost every parent wonders, “How can I get my baby to sleep longer?” It is not uncommon for a baby, from birth to one year, to wake during the night, or to wake many times during the night. There are, however, a few tricks that can really help you, and your baby, get more sleep:

Tip #1: Change the way you are viewing your baby’s sleep Instead of thinking, “Why, why, why?”, try thinking in a more positive light! “How great is it that my baby falls asleep really well?”, “My baby is really a great nurser.”, “My little

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one is very snugly, and I know that this might change one day”. It is easy to get caught up in the negative, especially when we are sleep deprived. Spending time every day focusing on what you love about your baby, will help build confidence and patience, which is key to peaceful sleep. As an added bonus, when you are looking for the positive in your child, you may find some positive traits about you!

Tip #2: Prioritize and make time to be a parent Instead of having a list of all the things you could be doing right now, focus on

what you are doing. You are raising and caring for a new baby. You are developing the skills of a mother or father. You are building confidence, trust, and a bonding love between you and your little one. The dishes can wait, the work email can wait, be present in the NOW, be present with your baby. Most parents find that the duties of parenthood are most stressful when they feel like they should or could be doing something else. By simply making it okay with yourself to be in the room, helping your little one to fall asleep, you will make the whole process easier and happier. Your baby can sense your stress, and it will only make them feel stressed. We all know how hard it is to fall peacefully asleep when we are stressed.

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hormones to increase, allowing him or her to relax peacefully into sleep. You will also notice that sleep time no longer feels rushed and that you are not hurrying to get your little one to sleep. You are peacefully taking time to connect at the end of the day. A simple ritual can be a massage, a song or book, and then nursing or snuggling. This can work for older children as well.

Tip #4: Accept where your baby is at. “Sleeping through the night” is considered a sleeping continuously for 5 hours at a time, or more. Not all babies will sleep through the night at 6 weeks. Most babies will need to feed at least once a night until around a year of age. Keeping this in perspective, you can better accept where your baby is at, and not try to push them to an unrealistic goal. Hoping your 4 month old will sleep 10 hours straight is not always realistic, in fact, most the time it is not.

Tip #5: Be flexible, every day may be different.

sounds so disconnected. The word ritual, however, sounds pleasant, and open to change. By creating a ritual, you are helping your little one to know and expect what comes next. Too many times parents wait until right at bedtime, or when their little one is already very sleepy, before they start putting them to sleep. Having a ritual that you follow encourages your baby’s natural sleep

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One day your baby may fall easily to sleep, and sleep 4 hours straight, the next they may fuss more and only sleep for 2. You need to be flexible with them, as well as with yourself. When you follow your sleep ritual, and your little one is still fussy, there may be another issue at play. Teething, growing, milestone developments, or a busy day can all create a desire for more contact with you! Holding your baby, rocking them to sleep or nursing them through the night, is not considered a failure, it is considered conscious parenting. In a schedule driven, competitive world, it is easy to get caught up in what other people

tell you to do or expect. Stay true to yourself and your parenting beliefs, and allow room for change.

Tip #6: Closer is better, especially with a newborn. There is no right or wrong place for all babies to sleep. Wherever you feel best about baby sleeping is usually the right place. For newborns, it is best to have them close by, so that you can respond to them quickly. For some parents, this means having them in the same bed and for others it is in a bassinet close by. Wherever your little one sleeps, be sure to respond to them each time, so that the bond of trust is there, helping them to know that you are there to care for them and protect them.

Tip #7: White noise is your friend. It can be a noise maker, a fish tank, or the low hum of a fan. White noise, or background noise, has been shown to help babies fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer. As your little one grows, the need for white noise will likely lessen.

Tip #8: Get your little one used to having your partner put them to sleep. As wonderful as it is to know that you are the one who can quickly get your little one to sleep, it is helpful to have your partner be part of the bedtime routine often. This will help on nights/days when you are unavailable, or when someone else is caring for your baby. This also helps to build parenting confidence in your partner, helping them to see their strengths as a sleep inducer as well.

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Special Needs By Maria Wiscombe, Utah Parent Center

With Special Needs Can Come Especially Difficult Grieving My daughter had her first seizure when she was four weeks old. Within two weeks she was having clusters of several seizures a couple of times a day. I have never felt so helpless … and desperate. My husband and I took her to the emergency room at the local children’s hospital hoping that we would receive answers, medications and control. We left after a few days with a medication to try, no answers and feeling like things were totally out of our control. I remember thinking that I was so grateful to have a children’s hospital so close, but not wanting to ever have to go back. Little did I know that this was the beginning of a long love/hate relationship with that hospital. Everything I knew about babies (and I know a lot) was thrown out the window. I felt that if we could get control of the seizures then she would be just fine. Her seizures continued and the gap between where she should be developmentally and where she actually was kept getting bigger. I found myself at the end of the day (actually at the end of a lot of days) thinking that there was no way I could wake up and do this again. There were times when I told my husband I just needed to hit something. I finally bought myself a punching bag so I could have something to hit! I was angry, just simply angry.

I spent plenty of nights searching on the internet for answers of what could possibly be going on with my baby girl and end up frustrated because I couldn’t find any answers. All of the information was starting to look the same, and still no answers. I looked back at my pregnancy to see what I may have done wrong. Was it the amusement ride that I went on when I was 3 months pregnant? Or did something happen when I fell down a couple of steps? Or did my helping a friend paint a room while I was pregnant cause her seizures? There were other times when I felt that if I could just find the right medication, the right treatment, provide the right amount of therapies, find the right diet, I could make her better. And then I would hit rock bottom and would barely have the energy to get out of bed and take care of her, let alone my other children. I would have to take my days a half a day at a time, even one hour at a time, to get through. It was a crazy ride. But, I did make it through. I found the things that helped

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me get through the moments, hours and days were: • sleep (which is hard when your mind has a hard time turning off or your baby has a hard time sleeping) • exercise (having a punching bag or a good pair of walking shoes can do wonders for working off a bunch of emotions) • talking (with my husband, friend or a parent who was ahead of me in the grief process) • filling my bucket (easier said than done, but even 10-15 minutes of doing something for yourself can make a huge difference in your being able to face the day-to-day challenges of taking care of a child with special needs) • turning to a higher power (meditating, prayer, mindfulness) • knowledge (learning what you can about your child’s diagnosis, community resources, etc.) It wasn’t until a couple of years after my daughter’s birth that I was able to look back at those early days with her and

realize that I was experiencing grief, oftentimes harsh and brutal, lonely and isolating grief. Gradually I connected with new friends who also had children with special needs who could validate what I was going through. I came to the realization that I wasn’t alone in my feelings, which took a huge weight off my shoulders. There are many emotions that surface when you have a child with special needs, whether you find out that your child may have a disability before they are born, notice that they are not developing as a typical infant or toddler should, or discovering a learning disability or some other special need in their early school years. These emotions are normal. You may not recognize them while you are experiencing them, or are in “survival mode,” but they are normal. Whenever a diagnosis comes, it is important to recognize and go through the feelings of grief. Grieving is a spontaneous and unlearned process. Even though there are specific stages of grief, everyone responds differently. All of the reactions and feelings

are normal and they serve an important function. A parent or family member may feel any of these emotions in any sequence or all at once. It is very important to recognize: • what these feelings are, • the purpose or benefit that comes from experiencing the emotion, • how these reactions impact you as an individual and the people around you, and • how important it is to share your feelings with people that are important to you.

Purpose: allows individuals time to examine the question of what impact (significance or meaning) their feelings, behavior and thoughts have on the important things around them or their environment.

Anger: Looks like: desire to blame someone or something; when sustaining a loss, a sense of unfairness surfaces; sometimes it is displaced – often on those parents who need the most support. Purpose: impels individuals to explore issues and values.

The stages of grief, what they look like and their purpose are:

Denial: Looks like: confusion, numbness, forgetfulness. Purpose: makes time for individuals to find their internal strengths and the external supports to deal with what is happening.

Anxiety: Looks like: feeling scared, worried, jumpy. Purpose: helps mobilize and focus energy to make needed changes.

Guilt: Looks like: blaming, remorse, shame, self-reproach.

Fear: Looks like: a desire to hold child close and keep them safe; brings about questions concerning the child’s future. Purpose: the outer perimeter that one must cross to commit to changing. It allows individuals to deal with issues of vulnerability, desertion and attachment. It is a mechanism to permit someone to attach again.

Depression: Looks like: problems eating or sleeping, loss of interest in everything; sadness; lack of energy; feelings of helplessness; desire to be left alone; withdrawal, can’t get to bed. Purpose: permits individuals to reexamine their definitions and come to new definitions of competency, capability, value and effectiveness and to view the world in less severe, critical, perfectionist ways in light of the loss. The stages of grief are natural and normal. They are not experienced in any predictable order, they are more like a roller coaster ride than an actual cycle or circle. The emotions of grief can resurface at any time, often triggered by unmet developmental milestones, setbacks or for no reason at all. “It’s important to expect a

roller coaster ride. Remember as you ride you are going to come to loops and twists; enjoy the good times, but don’t be surprised by the bad. Where you are isn’t where you are going to stay.” (www.dfwchild.com) It is important to give yourself “permission” to let yourself grieve. It is important to remind yourself that you will work through your emotions. And, it is important to know that is okay to get help if you are unable to work through or get stuck on the grief “roller coaster.” But, remember, it is important to recognize what the stages or feelings of grief are, the purpose or benefit that comes from experiencing the emotion, understand how these reactions impact you as an individual and the people around you, and how important it is to take care of yourself as you are taking care of your child with special needs.

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Bargaining: Looks like: negotiating, haggling, looking for alternatives, bartering making a “deal.” Purpose: permits individuals to find ways to help justify and rationalize the way they are feeling.

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Special Needs By Jaycie Voorhees, MM, MT-BC Director, Harmony Music Therapy, LLC

Discover the Power of Music Therapy All of us relate to music in some way. Whether we connect to a song on a deeply emotional level or simply use favorite upbeat tunes during exercise, we all have some kind of relationship with music. As a Music Therapist, I take this innately powerful and grossly underutilized medium of music and use it to help bring about meaningful learning and growth for those with special needs. According to the Certification Board for Music Therapy, Music Therapy is “the specialized use of music by a credentialed professional who develops individualized treatment and supportive intervention for people of all ages and ability levels to address their social, communication, emotional, physical, cognitive, sensory and spiritual needs.” Music Therapy can also address areas of communication, focus, and interaction. “Our experience with music therapy has been extremely positive”, says Diana Bass, Mother of a 7 year old with High Functioning Autism in Utah. “We witnessed tremendous improvement in our son’s ability to attend to a task, engage in proper social interactions, and overall interest in music. Music therapy has played a significant and enduring role in our son’s treatment plan.” Research has demonstrated that music therapy can help to: 4 Increase attention span 4 Improve emotional regulation 4 Integrate the senses and address sensory issues 4 Increase socialization 4 Improve cognitive functioning 4 Improve receptive and expressive communication “His communication and eye contact has improved,” says Amanda McKeown, Mother of a 5 year old boy with Autism. “I also think he has gained more confidence in himself.” Music Therapy is offered in both group and individual settings and always begins with a thorough assessment of the child’s needs. Based on the assessment, the Music Therapist develops 20 UTAHFAMILY.COM FEBRUARY/MARCH 2015

a treatment plan including measureable goals and objectives to be addressed through music therapy intervention. Within one year of beginning therapy, many parents report seeing positive changes in their child, and these skills typically generalize to areas outside of the music therapy setting. To further illustrate the power of music therapy, here are a few brief case studies from my clinical work: A 15 year old with a severe seizure disorder had a goal on her IEP to learn her home address. Her teacher worked for two years to help her memorize the address, only to have her move two months later. A bit flustered, her teacher asked me to see if music therapy might help her memorize the new address more quickly. I set the address to a familiar tune then worked with her once a week for 10-15 minutes on memorization. 11 weeks later, she knew her address by heart, and could accurately repeat it when asked one year later. A 14 year old with Cerebral Palsy struggled to put more than 1-2 words together without using scripted phrases. When asked to repeat a 4-5 word phrase he froze and was unable to make any verbalization. I began working with him and put desired phrases to a rhythm to help elicit speech, and in the first session he was able to string 6 words together with rhythmic support. He continued to progress until the rhythmic support was gradually faded out. A 7 year old with High Functioning Autism was extremely anxious about engaging in social interaction. Despite this anxiety, he was willing to play an instrument in a group setting and take turns playing and listening to his peers. Over several months, he progressed from making no verbal interaction with peers to asking his peers questions when prompted to do

so. Playing music as a group enabled him to feel comfortable with nonverbal social interaction, which then translated to increased comfort with verbal interaction and generalized to other settings as well. A 5 year old boy with Autism struggled with transitions. He would scream, lay on the floor, and kick every time he was asked to change locations or activities. I created a transition song for him which identified what he was doing before transition, what he was going to do, and continued to support him during the transition by singing about what he was doing. After 4 weeks he showed a significant improvement in his ability to transition and was able to change locations with minimal prompting. Music Therapy is offered in private settings, schools, and various types of facilities and hospitals throughout Utah. It is considered a related or supplemental service and can be included on a child’s IEP or IFSP if deemed educationally necessary by the IEP team and subsequent evaluation. If you would like more information, visit the website for the American Music Therapy Association (www.musictherapy. org) or the Utah Association for Music Therapists website (uamt.org) to find a Board-Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC) in your area. Jaycie Voorhees, MM, SCMT, MT-BC is a Board Certified Music Therapist and the Director of Harmony Music Therapy, LLC located in Salt Lake City. She is the mother of two children ages 3 and 1, with another on the way. She completed her undergraduate degree in Music Therapy at Utah State University and received a Master’s of Music in Music Therapy from Colorado State University. She specializes in working with children and adolescents with special needs, and is very passionate about her work. She serves as the President of the Utah Association of Music Therapists.

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EDUCATION PLANNER

Education Planner Brain Works

Holladay, Draper, Provo, Ogden, Logan 801.699.1021 brainworksmindmapping.com Working through learning struggles with Brain Works is fun! They address these struggles by using hands-on kinesthetic and mental exercises which develop processing skills. Concentration, Memory, Comprehension, and many other skills are permanently improved.

Buttons N Bows

569 S 1300 E, Salt Lake City 801.278.8223 bnbschools.com Our school offers the perfect balance between a strict academic institution and a daycare. Educational play is the key to all of our learning here, and the research supports our stance that play is how very young children learn best.The curriculum is all based in playful interactions, hands-on learning, child-directed discovery, experiments, projects and letting children make mistakes.

Community Cooperative Nursery School 569 S 1300 E, Salt Lake City 801.583.5462 ccnsslc.com

CCNS’ educational philosophy emphasizes developmentally appropriate experiential learning rather than formal academics. Students develop healthy relationships, learn how to act appropriately in a classroom setting, and learn how to correctly respond to new situations as they come so they are ready with the social skills and the confidence needed for kindergarten.

Challenger School

Farmington, Holladay, Lehi, Salt Lake City, Sandy and W. Jordan 801.487.9984 challengerschool.com Challenger School offers uniquely fun and academic classes for preschool through 8th grade students. Students learn to think for themselves and value independence. The results are unmatched at any price. Visit them! 22 UTAHFAMILY.COM FEBRUARY/MARCH 2015

Children’s Choice

10750 S. 1300 East in Sandy 801.572.1880 childrenschoiceutah.com You can rest easy knowing your child is receiving the best possible care in a setting where your child’s social, physical, emotional, and intellectual development will be the priority. Full-day Kindergarten available. Call to schedule a tour!

Children’s Corner

3534 S. Highland Dr. in Salt Lake City 801.486.6363 childrens-corner.net With over 30 years of experience, Children’s Corner has a developmental approach which takes into account individual growth patterns, socialization, emotional development, and cognitive learning programs for each age group.

Children’s Cottage

4615 S. Highland Dr. in Holladay 801.272.0971 childrenscottageslc.com Kids from 6 weeks to 12 years of age will enjoy coming to the Children’s Cottage! They provide transportation to and from school, meals, and even a separate environment for each age group. Caring teachers help make this family-oriented facility a wonderful place for children.

Dancing Moose Montessori Salt Lake City and South Jordan 801.968.0100 mydancingmoose.com

Emphasizing the ethics of peace, order, and respect, Dancing Moose Montessori offers both choice and directed lessons in a structured environment that honors each child. Learning is important, but loving to learn is essential at Dancing Moose Montessori.

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Hilltop Christian School

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Preschool and Kindergarten 985 E. 10600 South in Sandy 801.576.1390 hillltopchristianschool.org

Hilltop Christian School is a NAEYC accredited school that provides a vibrant, family community in an academic environment that empowers to children to be active and unique members of their classroom. Mention code UF02 for a discount on your first month’s tuition.

JCC Early Childhood

2 N. Medical Dr. in Salt Lake City 801.581.0098 slcjcc.org/preschool-a-kindergarten Our program is one of a select group of local preschools accredited through the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), a standard of excellence recognized nationally. We are committed to providing a quality environment where young children grow and learn through play and discovery. We strive to offer a balance of child-initiated and teacherdirected experiences to help children become successful learners.

Providence Hall

4558 W. Patriot Ridge Dr. in Herriman 801.727.8260 www.providencehall.com Providence Hall Charter School, the only K-12 International Baccalaureate World School in Utah, boasts small class sizes, inquiry based instruction, rigorous college and career ready courses, as well as arts, music, drama and sports. We teach students to think critically, communicate effectively and act responsibly in an everchanging global community.

Kinder Landing

5171 S. Saddleback Drive in Holladay 801.652.1116 kinderlanding.com We provide comprehensive preparation of kindergarten/pre-k age students for their upcoming years in elementary school by offering high quality education in an environment ideally suited to this important developmental stage. Curiosity and motivation for learning will be nurtured and protected within a careful balance of academics, creativity and play.

McKee Language School Salt Lake City and Orem 801.349.1846 mckeeschool.com

Our preschool uses the McKee Learning System, a program for teaching children second languages in an atmosphere of play. Children are functionally fluent in Spanish in less than 500 hours. Children engage in hands-on, fun activities to keep their attention and actually learn the language.

Ninth South Montessori

346 E. 900 South in Salt Lake City ninthsouth@gmail.com ninthsouthmontessori.com 9th South Montessori offers simplicity, consistency and focused learning within our curriculum. Based on the Montessori Method, teachers provide a prepared environment with developmentally appropriate materials that encourage hands on learning for ages 2-5. For more information visit ninthsouthmontessori.com

Newcastle School

12257 S, 800 East in Draper 801.553.0622 newcastleschool.com Newcastle’s carefully balanced curriculum is regarded as Salt Lake’s most comprehensive pre-K experience. Ages 3-5 will benefit from the experience of this four-time Best of State Winner in Early Childhood Education. Come see our methodology in action at this truly unique preschool

Puddle Jumper Preschool West Jordan & South Jordan 801.833.8330 puddlejumperpreschool.com

Puddle Jumper Preschool promotes the development of the “whole child” through activities that focus on cognitive, emotional, social, creative, and physical devlopment. We will offer a nurturing, educational, and fun experience.

L’itl Scholars

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At Lit‘l Scholars, the children’s programs are designed to meet your child’s developmental needs. The center offers creative learning experiences with an academic emphasis on phonics, reading, math and printing. Children explore their world through art, science, social skills and cultural activities.

Develop the whole child with our proven academic curriculum and active weekly classes. We offer 2, 3, & 5 day programs. Kindergarten enrichment students are transported to afternoon kindergarten. Right Start also offers a dual language (Spanish/English) preschool program as well as a full immersion preschool extension class.

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Mathnasium

Draper, Sugar House, Cottonwood Heights, South Jordan 801.572.MATH mathnasium.com Mathnasium is a learning center where students go year-round to boost their math skills. The centers are highly specialized, teaching only math to students in grades pre-K - 12. At Mathnasium students gain confidence and forge a positive attitude towards math. 24 UTAHFAMILY.COM FEBRUARY/MARCH 2015

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Rowland Hall

2 campuses in Salt Lake City 801.355.7485 rowlandhall.org Rowland Hall inspires students to lead ethical and productive lives through a college preparatory program that promotes the pursuit of academic and personal excellence. The fully accredited school is Utah’s oldest coeducational college-prep school for PreK-grade 12.

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St. John’s Community Child Development Center

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475 E. Herbert Ave. in Salt Lake City 801.364.4874 stjohnsccdc.org

The directors, teachers, and staff at St. John’s Community Child Development Center want to do our part in “planting seeds of faith and knowledge”. We provide a clean, stable and secure environment to nurture spiritual, intellectual, and emotional development, as well as cultivate physical, social and creative skills in partnership with parents.

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Waterford School

1480 E. 9400 South in Sandy 801.816.2203 waterfordschool.org An independent school providing a liberal arts, college preparatory education for students in Preschool through 12th grade. Waterford has an exceptional faculty, a rich curriculum, a nurturing community and a beautiful 40-acre campus. This is Waterford.

West Valley City Family Fitness Center

11835 S. 3600 West in Riverton 801.253.6000 standrewut.org

5415 W. 3100 South 801.955.4000 wvc-ut.gov/fitnesscenter

We are a diverse, Catholic, academically challenging preschool and pre-kindergarten through 8th grade school in Riverton, Utah. Our dedicated teachers, traditional values, high expectations, and commitment to parent involvement prepare our students to be successful in high school, college, and career! We help create students to be, “Who they ought to be so they can set the world ablaze!”

Discovery why the WVC Family Fitness Center was voted 2014’s All-Around Family Favorite by Utah Family Magazine readers. We offer a Busy Bee Preschool for ages 3-5 as well as state-licensed childcare for members as they use our facilities. We also offer yearround camp programs, including before and after-school care.

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St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School 1385 E. Spring Lane in Salt Lake City 801.277.6702 stvincents-school.org

St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School is a fully accredited private school located in the heart of Holladay. The school serves over 300 students, infant through 8th grades. St. Vincent School has a challenging curriculum emphasizing faith, academics, and service.

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Winner School

6120 S. 2075 East in Holladay 801.278.2500 thewinnerschool.com The Winner School is a wonderful activity center for children ages 2-18. The Winner School offers the finest programs in Dance, Preschool, Day school, Busing, Karate, Tutoring, Computers, Summer Activity Camps and more. Here every child is a winner!

Salt Lake School For The Performing Arts

YMCA Family Community Center

2291 S. 2000 East in Salt Lake City 801.466.6700 saltlakespa.org

Taylorsville, West Valley, and Kearns 801.839.3388 ymcautah.org

The Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts promotes excellence in artistic expression, performing arts and academics to increase each student’s ability to compete professionally and to be successful in their future pursuits in institutions of higher learning.

The Y’s early childhood education programs provide a structured environment that strengthens youth’s language, math, physical, literacy, social, and emotional skills, allowing 3-5 year olds the opportunity to explore, create, play, and learn. Their programs are designed to ensure your child’s success.

Wasatch Presbyterian

YWCA Lolie Eccles Early Education Center

1626 S. 1700 East in SLC 801.487.2641 wasatchpreschool.org

344 E. 300 South in SLC 801.537.5502 ywca.com/lolieeccles

Wasatch Presbyterian Preschool serves children of diverse backgrounds and offer a safe, nurturing environment that promotes intellectual, emotional and social growth, allowing children to build a strong foundation of confidence and enthusiasm appropriate for lifelong learning. Wasatch Prebyterian Preschool is NAEYC accredited school.

Providing high-quality child care, pre-K, and full-day academic kindergarten, as well as extended care and “Day Camp” when kids are out of school. The Center offers a developmentally appropriate curriculum from an experienced, educated staff, and focuses on enhancing each child’s social, cognitive, language and physical growth within the context of the YWCA’s broader mission. NAEYC accredited.

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Zaniac

2120 E. 3900 South, #200 in Holladay 801.308.0400 wasatchspeechandlanguage.com

A full-service clinic for the evaluation and treatment of childhood communication disorders. Their intensive stuttering therapy program allows children and parents to learn more about their stuttering and learn management techniques. For more information, please visit their website. 28 UTAHFAMILY.COM FEBRUARY/MARCH 2015

1045 E. 2100 South in Salt Lake City 801.977.8580 zaniaclearning.com/sugarhouse At Zaniac, kids discover math and technology- and just how much fun learning can be. Forget drills and repetition, Zaniac’s fun after-school enrichment programs engage kids in creative, conceptual problem solving that builds confidence and a real academic advantage.

The Perfect Blend of Academic Learning, Discovery and Fun. Puddle Jumper Preschool promotes the development of the “whole child” through activities focusing on cognitive, emotional, social, creative and physical development. We offer a nurturing, educational, and fun experience.

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OPEN HOUSE CALENDAR

Open House Calendar Early Education

CARDEN MEMORIAL SCHOOL

Elementary School

THE NEWCASTLE SCHOOL

1452 E. 2700 South in SLC 801.486.4895 cardenmemorial.com

12257 S, 800 East in Draper 801.553.0622 newcastleschool.com

Feb. 26, 7 p.m.

Feb. 28, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Mar. 21, 11 a.m. -2 p.m. Apr. 18, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. May 16, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Learn what Carden Memorial School is all about through mini lessons.

CHALLENGER SCHOOL

Middle School

Open House. Daily tours also available 9-10:30 a.m. or 1-2:30 p.m.

challengerschool.com 1089 Shepard Creek Pkwy in Farmington 801.451.6565 4555 S. 2300 East in Holladay 801.572.1910 3920 N. Traverse Mountain Blvd in Lehi 801.407.8777 1065 S. 1000 East in Sandy 801.572.1910 2247 W. 8660 South in West Jordan 801.565.1058 Feb 3, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Feb. 7, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 11, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Open House. Parents may observe classrooms any day, without appointment.

DANCING MOOSE MONTESSORI 4428 W. Links Dr. in West Valley City 10995 S. River Front Pkwy. in South Jordan 801.968-0100 mydancingmoose.com Call to schedule a tour.

JCC EARLY CHILDHOOD 2 N. Medical Dr. in Salt Lake City 801.581.0098 slcjcc.org/preschool-a-kindergarten

NINTH SOUTH MONTESSORI 346 E. 900 South in Salt Lake City ninthsouth@gmail.com ninthsouthmontessori.com Mar. 26, 6-8 p.m. Mar. 28, 9 a.m.-noon Learn all about our brand new school for ages 2-5 years located conveniently near 9th and 9th and Liberty Park.

PROVIDENCE HALL CHARTER SCHOOL

Mar. 26, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Apr. 16, 5:30-6:30 p.m. May 1, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Open Houses. Meet with the administrators and students, take a tour, see a show on us! Mar. 12 & 13 Apr. 16 & 17 May 1 Shadow Days. Be part of the student body. Simply show up on the day you would like to attend. We will give you a schedule of the classes that are available that day from which to choose and also provide lunch.

WATERFORD SCHOOL 1480 E. 9400 South in Sandy 801.816.2203 waterfordschool.org/openhouse Feb. 18, 6 p.m. Tour the lower school campus, Preschool - Grade 5. Meet faculty, parents and students.

Open House held at our High School Campus. Learn about the only K-12 International Baccalaureate World School in Utah

YMCA COMMUNITY FAMILY CENTER

PUDDLE JUMPER PRESCHOOL West Jordan and South Jordan 801.833.8330 puddlejumperpreschool.com Feb. 7, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Mar. 7, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

KINDER LANDING

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2291 S. 2000 East in Salt Lake City 801.466.6700 saltlakespa.org

Feb. 18, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mar. 11, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mar. 31, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Apr. 16, , 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Open House.

Feb. 28 - Open House. Come and find out about our High Scope Enhanced Curriculum.

SALT LAKE SCHOOL FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

4557 W. Patriot Ridge Dr. in Herriman 801.727.8260

Feb. 19 - Preschool Open House

5171 S. Saddleback in Holladay 801.652.1116 kinderlanding.com

High School

4223 S. Atherton Dr. in Taylorsville 801.839.3388 ymcautah.org/cfc Mar. 2 Apr. 13 May 4 Open House for 3-4 year old preschool and Kindergarten Academy

YWCA LOLIE ECCLES EARLY EDUCATION CENTER South Jordan and Park City 801.790.1800 blackdiamondgym.com

Call to set up a tour. A program of Black Diamond Gymnastics.

344 E. 300 South in SLC 801.537.5502 ywca.com/lolieeccles Mar. 19, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Apr. 21, at 9-11 a.m. Open House.

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The Hilltop Difference: 4 Small classes enable lots of one-on-one attention 4 Strong academic, social, and emotional foundations 4 Highly qualified, experienced teachers 4 Music, Art, Science, and Spanish 4 Constructive, hands-on activities that make learning fun 4 Warm, caring environment 4 Daily exercise 4 Creative play Hilltop is the South Valleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only program to receive the NAEYCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Academy For Early Childhood Program Accreditation

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SUMMER PLANNER DIRECTORY

Summer Planner Dancing Moose Montessori West Valley City and South Jordan 801.968.0100 mydancingmoose.com

Challenger School

Farmington, Holladay, Lehi, Salt Lake City, Sandy and W. Jordan 801.487.9984 challengerschool.com

Summer Moose Camps for ages 3-9 are designed to keep children’s minds and bodies active during their summer break through curriculum that emphasizes creativity, fun, and adventure! Kids explore as they learn about the subject matter through critical thinking, creative hands on activities, and artistic expression.

The best of both worlds... fun and learning combined! They offer both half-day and all-day options. Perhaps you’re looking for a head start in the fall. Perhaps you want to keep concepts alive and fresh. Perhaps you’re simply interested in beating summer boredom. Whatever your motivation, Challenger is the perfect destination.

Buttons N Bows

Children’s Choice

Holladay and Cottonwood Heights locations 801.278-8223 bnbschools.com

10750 S. 1300 East in Sandy 801.572.1880 childrenschoiceutah.com

Sun ‘N Fun Camp offers families a choice of half-day or whole-day activities, two to five times a week, for as many summer weeks as you would like. Mornings are filled with field trips, puppet shows, dramatics and plays. Other activities include cooking and science experiences, afternoon swimming lessons, music, arts and crafts, sand and water play.

Our summer program offers a variety of activities to nurture creativity, learning, socialization, and fun. Kids experience field trips, outdoor activities, listening and reading activities, arts and crafts, movies, and music. Transportation and supervision is provided to swim lessons and karate. Fun on-site activities include pajama day, book-a-thon, and pizza days.

Children’s Cottage

Children’s Corner

4615 S. Highland Dr. in Holladay 801.272.0971 childrenscottageslc.com

3534 S. Highland Dr. in Salt Lake City 801.486.6363 childrens-corner.net

Get set for a summer full of learning and fun. Our summer camps are packed with learning on-site and with exciting field trips. Kids explore science, math, reading, sports, arts and crafts, fun games, and so much more! Children’s Cottage provides loving care for children age six weeks through twelve years of age in a safe, home-like atmosphere.

We offer an active program to help children grow with confidence and self-esteem while making friends and having fun at the same time. Daily field trip activities around the Wasatch Front include movies, arts & crafts, swimming, cookouts, roller skating, water-slide, inflatable bouncing, “Nickel Mania”, “Hollywood Connection”, and much, much more!

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Summer Planner By Marla Coleman

Why Day Camp? Children learn life skills that become habits of the heart Another mother wrote that the family

tough to be a parent. In a society where the

first! We are in a climate where it is harder to know what we need to survive, so drawing on experiences that give children healthy alternatives and opportunities to instill capabilities, the hallmarks of thriving, is the greatest gift you can give a young child. Does it really matter if my child doesn’t go to day camp, especially since she will go

was on a ski trip. The son got to the top

nature of the family, the work place, and

of a steep hill and started to panic. The

the community have changed dramatically,

mom said, “What would you do if you were

we can no longer assume that the natural

at camp?” and he proceeded to engage

process of growing up will provide children

himself in positive self-talk that was part

the experiences and the resources they

of the camp culture: “It may take time, it

need to become successful, contributing

with a world larger than the consumer

may be hard; but stick with it, and you’ll be

adults. In sharp contrast to the traditions of

culture we inhabit — and day camp is one

fine!” He skied down with a huge sense of

growing up in the 50s and 60s, today we live

important choice in a quiver of options.

accomplishment and perseverance.

in the first moment when humans receive

The camp experience helps children and

more of their information second-hand than

youth develop an appreciation of their

It’s tough to be a kid these days. It’s

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to overnight camp in a few years? She is only four years old — why does she need day camp? Camp provides one of the very few links

place and their responsibility in a much

built exclusively for kids and their own

While many then move on to overnight

larger universe. A preschooler — or even

home which provides the security they

camp, others will be content to continue

an older child who might be reluctant to go

need at a tender age.

the day camp experience: after all, there is

to overnight camp — can join a community that is created especially for her to practice growing up. Why wait until age ten when the benefits of feeling connected and being able to contribute and navigate at an earlier age can be reaped? Under the supervision of inspiring guides and

One day camp parent said, “While my children and I are constantly bombarded by the news which is focused on what is wrong

a camp for everyone — and that might well be day camp! To learn more about camp and child

with the world, camp is a living example of

development, please visit the American

what is right.”

Camp Association’s family-dedicated Web

Day camp is a terrific first experience.

site: www.CampParents.org, or call the tollfree number 1-800-428-CAMP (2267).

passionate coaches, children can feel

Reminiscent of less complicated days, when

successful and make new friends while

people connected with nature, thrived on

having the time of their lives; they can

inter-generational relationships, and made

experience belonging and contribution;

new discoveries, everything is designed and

Marla Coleman is the immediate past

they can have a sense of consistency and

scaled to ensure that children feel included,

president of the American Camp Association

predictability in times of turbulence and

cared about, and capable. Beginning

and co-owner of Coleman Family Camps,

change.

camp at an early age provides important

which includes Camp Echo and Coleman

advantages.

Country Day Camp.

Day camp can begin as early as age three, and is geared to children who get

Camp is the best demonstration of moral

Originally printed in CAMP Magazine,

to experience camp and still return home

and spiritual order — democracy is the

reprinted by permission of the American

each evening! They have the best of both

core purpose. Children learn life skills and

worlds — the camp community which is

behaviors that become habits of the heart.

Association, Inc.

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Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s get muving!

Art

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Camps & Swimming Tumbling Activities & Yoga

4679 S. 2225 East in Holladay 801.944.8811 www.muvkids.com

It is tour season at Wheeler Farm

k Tractor-drawn hayride through Wheeler Woods k k Meet the animals and experience firsthand the importance of community agriculture k k Tours highlight family farm life at the beginning of the 20th century k k We encourage all group types including; schools, scouts, religious groups, families, special needs, etc k

6351 South 900 East

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Draper

715 East 12300 South 801-572-6284

South Jordan

4709 Daybreak View Pkwy. 801-456-9965

CAMP Professional coaching in mountain biking, trail running, swimming, hiking and climbing. July 6-10, 2015 Ages 9 - 15 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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spring & summer camps now enrolling

STEM camps: your kids are on vacation but their minds don’t have to be!

Spring Break Camps: Mar 30th - Apr 4th Summer Camps: Jun 8th - Aug 21st

Call 801.997.8580 to enroll!

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Harmony Music Therapy

SUMMER PLANNER DIRECTORY

Sandy, UT 800.718.7637 harmonymusictherapy.com

The mission of Harmony Music Therapy is to provide high quality and research-based music therapy services to children, adolescents, and adults with disabilities or other health impairments in and around Salt Lake and Utah Counties. Furthermore, Harmony MT aims to educate the community about the effectiveness of music therapy and increase understanding of its clinical practice.

Mad Science

Camps across the Wasatch Front 801.292.8646 madscience.com/greatersaltlake Mad Science aims to spark the imagination and curiosity of children everywhere by providing them with fun, entertaining and educational activities that instill a clear understanding of what science is really about and how it affects the world around them.

iD Tech Camps

Mathnasium Mathletes

Held at the University of Utah 888.709.8324 iDTech.com

Draper, South Jordan, Sugar House, Cottonwood Hts 801.572.MATH mathnasium.com

Inspired by hip, tech-savvy instructors, ages 7-17 code apps, design video games, mod with Minecraft, engineer robots, build websites, produce movies, and meet friends who share their interests. Also available at select campuses nationwide: iD Alexa Café (all-girls, ages 10-15), iD Tech Mini (ages 6-9), and 2-week, pre-college Teen Academies (ages 13-18). www.iDTech.com. 888-709-8324.

Mathnasium is a “Math Only” learning center where kids in grades 2-12 come to catch up, keep up, or get ahead in math. Summer is the perfect opportunity to help your kids get back in shape if this year has been difficult for them or prevent the “summer slide.”

Imagination Place

McKee Language School

1155 E. 3300 South in SLC 801.463.9067 imaginationplace.com

1417 S. 1100 East in SLC 801.467.1619 mckeeschool.com

Intertwining music, art, dance, yoga, theatre, Brain Gym® and drumming, our camps encourage children of all ages to use their imagination and creativity to explore and engage with the world around them, all while having a great time! Using the arts and thematic materials we also teach important life skills such as focusing, centering emotions, communication, and flexibility of both body and mind.

Summer school is cool at McKee Language Schools. Children learn Spanish through immersion in an atmosphere of play from native Spanish speakers trained in the McKee Language Systems. Summer classes begin in June, so enroll now to reserve your child’s spot!

Summer at the JCC

Millcreek Gym & Cheer

2 N. Medical Dr. in Salt Lake City 801.581.0098 slcjcc.org

3955 S. Wasatch Blvd., Suite A 801.718.4605 or 801-718-5263 millcreekgym.com

The Salt Lake JCC offers a variety of summer activities from Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend: summer camps for children 2 – 16 years-old, a swim and dive team, and gorgeous indoor and outdoor pool facilities. We are a vibrant community center full of people of all ages, faiths and family configurations. Join today and take advantage of all we have to offer.

Whether your kids eady to get serious about their gymnastics skills or simply ready to give gymnastics a try, we have the perfect program for your summer. Camps includes 1 hour of Gymnastics class per day, crafts, games, and field trips evey Friday. Sign up for a week, a month or for the whole summer!

Song of the Heart Kindermusik

Murray City Parks & Rec

2670 S. 2000 East in Salt Lake City 801.953.0416 songheart.com

Murray Park/Viewmont Elementary 801.264.2614 murray.utah.gov

Our music classes are the place to connect with other families and build your family bond as you learn together through the joy and power of music. Come boogie, bond, burst into song, and build your child’s brain at our award winning studio. Meet our musical family through a complimentary preview class. See what we’ve been singing about for 17 years! Birth to age seven.

Kids take center stage as they learn the FUNdamental parts of being onstage through acting, singing, improve and more. At the end of each session, there will be a presentation by the actors for family and friends.

L’itl Scholars

Muv Kids

Join Muv Kids at Swim Kids for a fun-filled summer! Daily activities with nurturing, experienced teachers include music, arts and crafts, sports and open swim time as well as snacks and a 30-min. swim lesson! Small student-teacher ratio and flexible schedules.

Salt Lake City and Taylorsville 801.467.8545 litlscholars.com

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4679 S. 2225 East in Holladay 801.944.8811 muvkidz

IGNITE YOUR CHILD’S PASSION! Code apps, design video games, build websites, produce movies, and more

HELD AT 100+ CAMPUSES NATIONWIDE University of Utah • CSU-Fort Collins University of Denver • Stanford Princeton • Yale and more

iD Tech Camps Co-Ed, Ages 7-17

Alexa Café All-Girls, Ages 10-15

iD Game Design & Development Academy Co-Ed, Pre-College, Ages 13-18

iD Programming Academy Co-Ed, Pre-College, Ages 13-18

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National Ability Center

SUMMER PLANNER SUMMER PLANNER DIRECTORY

1000 Ability Way in Park City 435.649.3991 DiscoverNAC.org

St. Andrew Catholic School 11835 S. 3600 West in Riverton 801.253.6000 standrewut.org

Discover the possibilities this summer at the National Ability Center. Offering summer day and overnight camps as well as summer sports, recreation and equestrian programming. Summer programs are available for people of all abilities including children, veterans and adults with cognitive, sensory and/or physical disabilities and their families.

Weekly summer camps in June and July provide a fun and safe way for kids to spend their summer days. Sign up for a week, a month, or both months. The weekly tuition includes the cost of two weekly field trips, lots of activities, and snacks.

Ninth South Montessori

St. John’s Community Ctr.

Join 9th South Montessori for fun and educational summer camp themes. Summer camp is available for half or full day options and on a one week basis for ages 2-7 years old. For calendar and camp themes visit ninthsouthmontessori.com.

St. John’s campers have the opportunity to explore and discover the environment that surrounds them while creating and sustaining lasting friendships. St. John’s offers field trips that inspire the imagination and connect with nature along with tennis, swimming, art, and dance lessons. With flexible schedules and something new every day St. John’s Summer Camp ensures a unique and positive experience.

The Paint Mixer

Salt Lake City Ballet

346 E. 900 South in Salt Lake City ninthsouth@gmail.com ninthsouthmontessori.com

Sugarhouse and Park City 801.944.8811 swimkids.biz Discovery why The Paint Mixer was recently voted Favorite Art Center by the readers of Utah Family Magazine. Find your inner artist and tap into your creative side while learning the fundamentals of painting and exploring the world of acrylic paints and canvas. We offer summer camps, kids and teens workshops, family workshops, party services, open paint times & more.

Peterson Farm

11887 S. 4000 West in Riverton 801.999.8548 petersenfarm.com Enroll your 5-12-year-olds in an unforgettable Farm Camp unlike any other! Our FARM CAMP campers will spend the week seeing, hearing, touching, and exploring the farm as we learn about where our food comes from. Your child will have a unique opportunity to make lasting memories exploring and learning on a real working farm.

475 Herbert Ave. in SLC 801.364.4874 stjohnsccdc.org

1164 S. Main St. in SLC 801.664.4607 slcballet.com

Make friends and dance hard! The SLC Ballet specializes in authentic classical ballet training taught in the Russian Vaganova method by internationally recognized faculty. We get moving with jazz, modern, character dance, yoga, pilates, zumba, music, arts and crafts, theater and more!

Salt Lake Dance Center

2668 S. 2000 East, in Salt Lake City 801.467.5404 saltlakedancecenter.com At the Salt Lake Dance Center, we have a year round, complete program of ballet and pre-ballet in addition to jazz, hip-hop and lyrical. Summertime is the perfect time to explore dance with our themed camps, including, Diva Camp, Fairytales Camp, Dance Intensives and Dance Splash. Call today to register!

Right Start Kids Academy South Jordan and Park City 801.790.1800 blackdiamondgym.com

Right Start Kids Academy is the award-winning academic preschool program at Black Diamond Gymnastics. Our summer camp is a reflection of the preschool program, structured to help parent better bridge the summer. Our program focuses on developing the whole child. In addition to a proven academic curriculum, students will participate in physcial activities.

Scales and Tails

3588 S. 1950 West #13 801.577.7182 scalesandtailsutah.com Ever made it to a Scales and Tails workshop or birthday party and found yourself wanting more of the wild learning and fun? This summer we’re providing just the opportunity! Learn all about lives and habits of our snakes, tortoises, lizards, crocodiles, birds and more.

Rowland Hall

Camp Snowbird

Rowland Hall has an active day camp where children make friends, learn new skills, and havea blast! Whether you’re into sports, writing, art or science, kids ages 4-13 fi nd a diverse array of activities tailored to their interests. Convenient options for half-day, week-by-week, or whole summer programs.

There is a new adventure each day in beautiful Little Cottonwood Canyon for all campers ages 5-12. Campers will explore the canyon through nature hikes, science experiments, arts and crafts and supervised swims. Open Monday through Friday, June 8 – August 21. Transportation up and down the canyon provided.

see website for locations rowlandhall.org

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Little Cottonwood Canyon 801.933.2256 snowbird.com

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SUMMER PLANNER DIRECTORY

Snowbird Mountain Biking

Wheeler Farm

Little Cottonwood Canyon 801.933.2256 snowbird.com

6351 S. 900 East in Murray 801.264.2241 wheelerfarm.com

Learn new biking skills and experience the mountain trails through this three-day mountain biking camp occurring July 13-15. Campers ages 10-15 will do skills-based training in the mornings and ride the trails in the afternoons. Transportation up and down the canyon provided.

Boys and girls, ages 6-10 years-old, enjoy turn of the century farm life & outdoor adventure. Activities include: milking cows, farm chores, horseback riding, feeding animals, gardening, historic house tours, hiking, art wagon rides and more. Half and full day.

Snowbird Mountain Sports

The Winner School

Little Cottonwood Canyon 801.933.2256 snowbird.com

6120 S. 2075 East in Sandy 801.278.2500 thewinnerschool.com

Enjoy the mountain playground while learning new skills in a variety of activities. Mountain bike, trail run, swim, hike, and climb with professional coaches. For ages 10-15. Two summer sessions, July 6-10 and July 27-31. Transportation up and down the canyon provided.

Each week, campers ages 2-13 interact with each other in our amazing facility. They create art, build, enjoy music, experiment in science, plant their own garden, do fitness activities, cook various foods, have fun with drama, dance and karate technique, and explore the outdoors.

U of U Youth Education (253)

YMCA Community Family Ctr

Salt Lake City and Bountiful 801.581-6984 youth.utah.edu

4223 Atherton Dr. in Taylorsville 801.839.3388 ymcautah.org/cfc

Fill your imagination with Club U camps that mix outdoor activities, science and water with art, music, animals and more! Fill your brain with Youth Academy of Excellence courses that perfectly blend leaning and fun with hands-on experiments and activities. Go online for a list of the many classes.

At the Y’s 10-week program, ages 4-15 can look forward to exciting weekly themes (theater, dance, nature, science, health & fitness and more), daily field trips, summer math and reading, plenty of experiential learning, and a whole lot of fun!

Wasatch Kids Camp

YMCA Camp Roger

4771 Box Elder St. in Murray 801.263.2267 wasatchkidscamps.com Each day kids go on field trips to explore our beautiful valley. Days are fi lled with swimming, arts and crafts, sports, tours, performances, hikes in canyons, and just soaking up the sun. Sign up for a week or sign up for the whole summer. New this year is our camp for teens, ages 13-17!

Engaging boys and girls ages 7-17 in wilderness adventure, environmental stewardship and leadership. Activities include horseback riding, mountain biking, fishing, archery, arts and crafts, and so much more! Specialty camps available for those looking for a new summer activity.

YWCA Lolie Eccles Early Education Center

Wasatch Speech & Language

344 E. 300 South in SLC 801.537.5502 ywca.com/lolieeccles

2120 E. 3900 South #200 in SLC 801.308.0400 wasatchspeechandlanguage.com

A full-service clinic for the evaluation and treatment of childhood communication disorders. The intensive summer stuttering therapy program allows children and parents to learn more about their stuttering and learn management techniques all in the spirit of fun social activities and outings.

West Valley City Family Fitness Center 5415 W. 3100 South 801.955.4000 wvc-ut.gov/fitnesscenter

High Uintas 801.839.3379 ymcautah.org/camp-roger

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Discovery why the WVC Family Fitness Center was voted 2014’s All-Around Family Favorite and Favorite Day Camp Program by Utah Family Magazine readers. Camp programs include field trips, Kidz Yoga and Kidz Zumba, rock climbing, silly games, swimming yummy lunch and snacks and much more.

The YWCA Summer Camp Program seeks to create a well-rounded summer of discovery. The YWCA campus hosts a number of play areas which support activities such as mini sports camps, organized games, team-building activities, creative free play, and yoga. Our versatile program provides learning, discovery, and play in many areas to create the perfect summer camp. Ages 5-12 welcome.

Zaniac

1045 E. 2100 South in Salt Lake City 801.977.8580 zaniaclearning.com/sugarhouse

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Zaniac is like school at it’s best — an active, inspiring place that is filled with friends and friends to be, where real math and technology learning is fun. Our 2015 Spring and Summer camps feature 3D Printing, Robotics, Minecraft, Zane Math, and more. Space is limited, enroll today!

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No-Bored-Kids Calendar February 15 Sunday NHMU Presidents Day Weekend Celebration: Weekend-long celebration with lots of hands-on activities. The Museum’s current special exhibition, Extreme Mammals, will be the center of attention showcasing mammals with oversized claws, massive fangs, bizarre snouts, and amazing horns. Make animal masks. Learn how to spin wool. Examine mammal teeth, hair, and fur. On Saturday, meet like animals from Hogle Zoo from noon-2 p.m. and enjoy face painting from noon-4 p.m. Natural History Museum of Utah, 301 Wakara Way, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

16 Monday NHMU Presidents Day Weekend Celebration: Weekend-long celebration with lots of hands-on activities. The Museum’s current special exhibition, Extreme Mammals, will be the center of attention showcasing mammals with oversized claws, massive fangs, bizarre snouts, and amazing horns. Make animal masks. Learn how to spin wool. Examine mammal teeth, hair, and fur. On Saturday, meet like animals from Hogle Zoo from noon-2 p.m. and enjoy face painting from noon-4 p.m. Natural History Museum of Utah, 301 Wakara Way, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Little Naturalists Story Time At Swaner: Read a specially selected nature-themed book, play games and participate in activities, and complete a craft. Swaner EcoCenter, 1258 Center Dr., 10-11 a.m. Ready, Set, Move!: Everyone will be moving to the beat in this program full of music and movement. Ages 3-5 with a parent or caregiver. Draper Library, 1136 E. Pioneer Rd., 10:30-11 a.m. Presidents Day At Discovery Gateway: Special interactive activities include Patriotic Pop Rocks (Experiment with CO2), Seed Bombs (Teddy Roosevelt was a naturalist),Weights and Measurements (John Quincy Adams came up with standardized weights), Wheel Cypher (Thomas Jefferson invented this), Presidential Masks George Washington & Abe Lincoln Puppets, President Word Find and more. Discovery Gateway, 444 W. 100 South, noon-4 p.m.

17 Tuesday Toddlertime: Stories, songs, and fingerplays for your toddler. Must be accompanied by a caring adult. No Registration. Riverton Library, 12877 S. 1830 West, 10:15-10:45 a.m. Riverton Storytime: Stories, songs and

activities. Must be accompanied by a caring adult. No Registration. Ages 2-6. Riverton Library, 12877 S. 1830 West, 1111:30 a.m.

Riding Freedom, by Pam Munoz Ryan; South Jordan Library, 10673 S. Redwood Rd., 7-8 p.m. Fortunately the Milk, by Neil Gaiman.

Maurice Sendak Storytime Celebration: Sing songs, interact with puppets, and hear stories written by the noted author and illustrator Maurice Sendak. Day-Riverside Library, 1575 W. 1000 North, 11 a.m.

No Girls Allowed!: Adventures, activities, and action packed fun geared just for guys. No reading before-hand required. For boys ages 7-11 only. Robots! Robots! Robots! West Jordan Library, 1825 W. 8030 South, 7-8 p.m.

Millcreek Chess Club: Play or learn to play. Millcreek Library, 2250 Evergreen Ave., 3-5 p.m. Mardi Gras Masks: Drop in to Draper Library between 3-5 p.m. (while supplies last) and make a fun Mardi Gras mask. Draper Library, 1136 E. Pioneer Rd., 3:155 p.m. Terrific Tuesday: Learn and play at this Terrific afterschool program for boys and girls 6-11. Kearns Library, 5350 S. 4220 West, 4-5 p.m. Great Reads For Girls: Lively discussions, activities, friendship and fun! Ages 7-12, accompanied by mom or another caring adult. Bingham Creek Library, 4834 W. 9000 South, 7-8 p.m. One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate. Ivan, a gorilla in a cage at the Big Top Mall, is changed forever by a baby elephant in the Newbery Award Winner, blending humor and poignancy in a story of friendship, are, and hope; Columbus Library, 2530 S. 500 East, 7-8:30 p.m.

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18 Wednesday Maurice Sendak Storytime Celebration: Sing songs, interact with puppets, and hear stories written by the noted author and illustrator Maurice Sendak. SLC Main Library, 210 E. 400 South, 10 a.m. Toddlertime: Stories, songs, and fingerplays for your toddler. Must be accompanied by a caring adult. No Registration. Riverton Library, 12877 S. 1830 West, 10:15-10:45 a.m. The Princess And The Frog Puppet Show: In this charming Brother’s Grimm tale, the spoiled princess drops her golden ball into the well, then makes certain promises to the frog who retrieves it for her. Will she keep her promises? Will she kiss the frog? Kearns Library, 5350 S. 4220 West, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Riverton Storytime: Stories, songs and activities. Must be accompanied by a caring adult. No Registration. Ages 2-6.

Riverton Library, 12877 S. 1830 West, 1111:30 a.m. KidZ Club: Fun activities for grades K-5. Let’s go on an African Safari! Look for African animals and play some African games. Riverton Library, 12877 S. 1830 West, 4-4:30 p.m. Game On: Gear up for some fun and get your game on at the library! We will play video games, board games, card games, and more. Grades K-6. No registration. Murray Library, 166 E. 5300 South, 4-5 p.m. Family Game Night: Play board games, card games, and more! For all ages. No registration. Murray Library, 166 E. 5300 South, 6-8:30 p.m. Great Reads For Girls: Lively discussions, activities, friendship and fun! Ages 7-12, accompanied by mom or another caring adult. Millcreek Library, 2250 Evergreen Ave., 7-8 p.m.; Hunter Library, 4740 W. 4100 South, 7-8:30 p.m. Close To Famous, by Joan Bauer. After getting chased out of Memphis by an Elvis impersonator, Foster McFee and her mother wind up in Culpepper, where she meets new friends and tries to change the world one cupcake at a time.; Draper Library, 1136 E. Pioneer Rd., 7-8 p.m. Hundred Horses, by Sarah Lean. Noche - Bilingual Family Night: Cuentos,

juegos, manualidades, y programas especiales para familias. Presentadas en Español y en Ingles. Stories, games, crafts, and special family programs presented in Spanish and English. Kearns Library, 5350 S. 4220 West, 7-8 p.m.

La Cuenta Del Hora: Vengan por diversion en espanol e ingles con cuentos, canciones y arte. Families, join us for Spanish/English fun with stories, songs and art. Calvin S. Smith Library, 810 E. 3300 South, 7-8 p.m.

brush up on your identification skills and learn about a variety of bird related topics. Feb. 7 - I Spy Way Up High; Feb. 21 - Birding Journals. March themes TBA. Thanksgiving Point, 3003 N. Thanksgiving Way, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

19 Thursday

20 Friday

Toddler Story Time: Storytime fun. Magna Library, 2675 S. 8950 West, 10-10:45 a.m.

Maurice Sendak Storytime Celebration: Sing songs, interact with puppets, and hear stories written by the noted author and illustrator Maurice Sendak. Chapman Library, 577 S. 900 West, 3 p.m.

Frozen Party: Join Queen Elsa and Princess Anna for some royal fun. Bring your camera. Royal dress encouraged but not required. The party will start with a craft at 10:45 a.m. Elsa & Anna will arrive at 11 a.m. Calvin S. Smith Library, 810 E. 3300 South, 10:45 a.m.-noon.

South Towne Kids Club: A new fun activity each month. South Towne Center Mall, 10450 S. State St., 10 a.m. Maurice Sendak Storytime Celebration: Sing songs, interact with puppets, and hear stories written by the noted author and illustrator Maurice Sendak. SLC Main Library, 210 E. 400 South, 10 a.m. Toddlertime: Stories, songs, and fingerplays for your toddler. Must be accompanied by a caring adult. No Registration. Riverton Library, 12877 S. 1830 West, 10:15-10:45 a.m. Chinese New Year: Celebrate the year of the sheep at Draper Library. You can make a sheep craft and get a little prize. All day in the children’s area. Draper Library, 1136 E. Pioneer Rd., 10:30-8:30 a.m. Riverton Storytime: Stories, songs and activities. Must be accompanied by a caring adult. No Registration. Ages 2-6. Riverton Library, 12877 S. 1830 West, 1111:30 a.m. Afternoon @ The Movies: Enjoy the movie of the month on the big screen. Feel free to bring a pillow and a blanket. Get Comfy! Sandy Library, 10100 Petunia Way, 4-6 p.m. Curious Critters: Come get up close and personal with some of the most interesting animals you will meet as we explore some of the curious critters that make our world wonderful. Farm Country. Feb. 5 - Cozy with Cows; Feb. 19 - Protection Protocols. March themes TBA. Thanksgiving Point, 3003 N. Thanksgiving Way, 4 p.m. No Girls Allowed!: Adventures, activities, and action packed fun geared just for guys. No reading before-hand required. For boys ages 7-11 only. Train like an Olympic athlete in the summer games, compete in different sports, and earn a medal. South Jordan Library, 10673 S. Redwood Rd., 4:30-5:30 p.m. Dazzle Dogzz: You’ll need sunglasses to watch this dazzling display of doggie daring-do. Dazzle Dogzz are a dancing troop of highly trained doggies who have entertained thousands. Millcreek Library, 2250 Evergreen Ave., 6:30 p.m. Great Reads For Girls: Lively discussions, activities, friendship and fun! Ages 7-12, accompanied by mom or another caring adult. West Valley Library, 2880 W. 3650 South, 7-8 p.m.; Riverton Library, 12877 S. 1830 West, 7-8:30 p.m. Storybook of Legends; Magna Library, 2675 S. 8950 West, 7-8 p.m. Kit Learns A Lesson.

Book Dudes: Adventures, activities, and action packed fun geared just for guys! A “backwards bookclub”... No reading beforehand required! For February, it’s time for Boot Camp. Holladay Library, 2150 Murray Holladay Rd., 4-5 p.m. No Girls Allowed!: Adventures, activities, and action packed fun geared just for guys. No reading before-hand required. For boys ages 7-11 only. Millcreek Library, 2250 Evergreen Ave., 4-5 p.m. Also, Riverton Library, 12877 S. 1830 West, 4-5 p.m. This month’s book is Skulduggery Pleasant. Holladay Fine Arts Show: Local artists recognized. Holladay City Hall, 4580 S. 2300 East, 4-8 p.m. Minecraft Party: Play Minecraft and enjoy Minecraft-related activities. Space is limited. Registration and permission slips are required. Register and print permission slip online starting Feb. 9. Arrive on time-doors locked at 6:35 p.m. Ages 8-16. Draper Library, 1136 E. Pioneer Rd., 6:308:30 p.m.

21 Saturday Tracy Aviary Salutes!: Tracy Aviary honors all scouting organizations with special activities and experiences as well as meet-and-greets with our staff and birds. $1 admission for anyone wearing a scout uniform. Tracy Aviary, 589 E. 1300 South, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 17th Annual Safe Kids Fair: Activities, Entertainment, Music, & More. Fun for the whole family. See Ironman live. South Towne Exposition Center, 9575 S. State Street, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Garden Adventures: Garden Adventures are kids’ classes held in Em’s Sprout House. Classes start promptly at 10 a.m. and registration is required. Visit redbuttegarden.org. Red Butte Garden and Arboretum, 300 Wakara Way, 10 a.m. Seed Swap At Ogden Nature Center: Bring open pollinated and/or heirloom seeds to trade and extra envelopes or bags to collect seeds. You do not have to bring your own seeds to participate. Some seeds will be for sale. Ogden Nature Center, 966 W. 12th St., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Read To A Dog: Intermountain Therapy Animals. Draper Library, 1136 E. Pioneer Rd., 10:30-11:30 a.m. Also, Sandy Library, 10100 Petunia Way, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Birdosity: Discover the life of birds,

Sleeping Beauty: Free film screening presented in partnership with the Utah Film Center. Viridian Event Center, 1825 W. 8030 South, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Rube Goldberg Machine: Builders, tinkerers, and problem solvers: join in and help us a build a larger-than-life chain reaction. The Leonardo, 209 E. 500 South, 11 a.m. Click, Clack, Peep! Storytime: From the award-winning creator of Click, Clack, Moo comes an adorable story of a cute little duckling that won’t quiet down! Barnes and Noble The Pointe at 53rd, 5249 S. State St., 11 a.m.; Barnes and Noble West Jordan, 7157 Plaza Center Dr., 11 a.m.; Barnes and Noble Gateway, 6 N. Rio Grande St., 11 a.m.; Barnes and Noble South Towne Marketplace, 10180 S. State St., 11 a.m. Third Saturday For Families: Free family art activity themed by exhibits in the museum. Word Art. The [con]text exhibition explores text in art through objects from the UMFA’s permanent collection. Create your own visual and written art using old book pages as your inspiration. Utah Museum of Fine Arts, 410 Campus Center Dr., 1-4 p.m. Chinese New Year Celebration: Ring in the Year of the Sheep with this cultural celebration featuring a traditional Chinese lion dance, music, children’s activities, and more. SLC Main Library, 210 E. 400 South, 1-3 p.m. Utah’s Animals: Get up close and personal with the Great Basin gopher snake, North American bullfrog, Great Basin Spadefoot (toads), and Utah salamanders. Getting to know our animals is also a perfect introduction to the biological and ecological concepts they represent. Natural History Museum of Utah, 301 Wakara Way, 2-3 p.m. Dog Day Afternoons: The City Library and R.E.A.D. (Reading Education Assistance Dogs) offer children the opportunity to practice reading with a fuzzy friend in a positive, non-threatening environment. Chapman Library, 577 S. 900 West, 3-4 p.m. Holladay Fine Arts Show: Local artists recognized. Awards reception. Holladay City Hall, 4580 S. 2300 East, 4-8 p.m.

23 Monday Play And Pretend: Books, songs, dramatic

play and art. Fun hands-on activities and play. Parent supervision required. Ages 1-5. Bingham Creek Library, 4834 W. 9000 South, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Gotta Move!: Storytime with movement! Whitmore Library, 2197 E. Ft. Union Blvd., 10:30-11 a.m. Afterschool Poetry: Try out different types of poetry-art, make your own magnetic poetry set, and participate in a real poetry slam! Ages 11-17. Magna Library, 2675 S. 8950 West, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Rube Goldberg Machine: Builders, tinkerers, and problem solvers: join in and help us a build a larger-than-life chain reaction. The Leonardo, 209 E. 500 South, 6 p.m. Dazzle Dogzz: You’ll need sunglasses to watch this dazzling display of doggie daring-do. Dazzle Dogzz are a dancing troop of highly trained doggies who have entertained thousands. Columbus Library, 2530 S. 500 East, 7 p.m. Family Night With Cowboy Ted: Cowboy Ted reads from his Billy the Bull’s Healthy Lifestyles Series for Kids. He also teaches kids how to rope the indoor bull and introduces kids to the Cowboy Fitness Program. Bingham Creek Library, 4834 W. 9000 South, 7-8 p.m. Family Zumba: Have fun AND workout with your entire family! Wear comfy clothes. For adults and ages 5+. Riverton Library, 12877 S. 1830 West, 7-8 p.m. Murray Storytelling Festival Opening Concert: Free concert. Murray Library, 166 E. 5300 South, 7-8:30 p.m. Family Yoga: This class, presented by Avenues Yoga, is a great chance for parents and kids ages 3 and up to move, stretch, and breathe together. Sweet Library, 455 F St., 7-8 p.m. The 39 Steps: Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have “The 39 Steps”, a fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theater. Tickets $10/adult, $8/seniors, $6/student. Call 801-568-ARTS or visit sandyarts.com. Sandy City Hall, 10000 Centennial Pkwy, 7:30 p.m.

24 Tuesday The Princess And The Frog Puppet Show: In this charming Brother’s Grimm tale, the spoiled princess drops her golden ball into the well, then makes certain promises to the frog who retrieves it for her. Will she keep her promises? Will she kiss the frog? Riverton Library, 12877 S. 1830 West, 10:30-11 a.m. Maurice Sendak Storytime Celebration: Sing songs, interact with puppets, and hear stories written by the noted author and illustrator Maurice Sendak. Glendale Library, 1375 South Concord, 11 a.m. No Girls Allowed!: Adventures, activities, and action packed fun geared just for guys.

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No-Bored-Kids Calendar No reading before-hand required. For boys ages 7-11 only. This month, Calvin & Hobbes. Herriman Library, 5380 W. Herriman Main St., 4:30-5:30 p.m. Great Reads For Girls: Lively discussions, activities, friendship and fun! Ages 7-12, accompanied by mom or another caring adult. West Jordan Library, 1825 W. 8030 South, 7-8 p.m. Lions of Little Rock, by Kristin Levine; Whitmore Library, 2197 E. Ft. Union Blvd., 7-8 p.m. Nancy Clancy: Secret of the Silver Key; Kearns Library, 5350 S. 4220 West, 7-8 p.m. Zita the Spacegirl, by Ben Hatke.

25 Wednesday Wild Wednesday: Free admission to Hogle Zoo. A special thank you to county voters for their support of the ZAP (zoo, arts, parks) tax. Hogle Zoo, 2600 E. Sunnyside Ave., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The Princess And The Frog Puppet Show: In this charming Brother’s Grimm tale, the spoiled princess drops her golden ball into the well, then makes certain promises to the frog who retrieves it for her. Will she keep her promises? Will she kiss the frog? Riverton Library, 12877 S. 1830 West, 10:30-11 a.m. Maurice Sendak Storytime Celebration: Sing songs, interact with puppets, and hear stories written by the noted author and illustrator Maurice Sendak. Sprague Library, 2131 S. 1100 East, 11:15 a.m. Mad Science: Science fun at the library. Hunter Library, 4740 W. 4100 South, 4-5 p.m. Kids Create: Get creative! Art activities for grades K-6. No registration. Murray Library, 166 E. 5300 South, 4-5:30 p.m. Great Reads For Girls: Lively discussions, activities, friendship and fun! Ages 7-12, accompanied by mom or another caring adult. Sandy Library, 10100 Petunia Way, 7-8 p.m. Rump. Also, Holladay Library, 2150 Murray Holladay Rd., 7-8:30 p.m. Everything on a Waffle, by Polly Horvath. A trip through a young girl’s life is filled with recipes, love, mystery, and lots and lots of waffles. Children’s Writers Critique Group: Millcreek Library, 2250 Evergreen Ave., 7-8:30 p.m. Spring Film Series: Creativity in Focus. Free film co-presented with Utah Film Center. Utah Museum of Fine Arts, 410 Campus Center Dr., 7-8 p.m.

26 Thursday Driving Miss Daisy: Walk-Ons, Inc. presents the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama Driving Miss Daisy starring Jayne Luke & Curley Green for three performances

only, Feb. 26-27. Free. Utah Cultural Celebration Center, 1355 W. 3100 South, 10 a.m. The Princess And The Frog Puppet Show: In this charming Brother’s Grimm tale, the spoiled princess drops her golden ball into the well, then makes certain promises to the frog who retrieves it for her. Will she keep her promises? Will she kiss the frog? Riverton Library, 12877 S. 1830 West, 10:30-11 a.m. Studio 444: Lovely Lavender Dough Discovery Gateway, 444 W. 100 South, 10:30 a.m. The Chickadee Society: Designed for emergent readers and their adults. Each session will include science themed handson and movement activities, read-aloud stories, and explorations of the Museum’s galleries from a preschool point of view. Feb. 12 - Backyard Bugs; Feb. 26 - Bats; Mar. 12 - Caterpillars and Butterflies; Mar. 26 - Frogs; Apr. 9 - Eggs; Apr. 23 - Spiders. Natural History Museum of Utah, 301 Wakara Way, 11-11:30 a.m. Space: Fun activities, crafts and games. Registration is required online or at the library. Ages 11-17. Bingham Creek Library, 4834 W. 9000 South, 6-7 p.m. Cinéma Français: Emmenez toute la famille de profiter de “La Reine des Neiges.” Vous êtes invités à apporter vos propres couvertures, oreillers, et des collations. Ce film est classé PG. Geared especially for French Dual-Immersion students. Kearns Library, 5350 S. 4220 West, 6-8 p.m. Guys Read: A book club for boys ages 8-12 and a caring adult. We are reading N.E.R.D.S., by Buckley. Magna Library, 2675 S. 8950 West, 7-8 p.m.

27 Friday Driving Miss Daisy: Walk-Ons, Inc. presents the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama Driving Miss Daisy starring Jayne Luke & Curley Green for three performances only, Feb. 26-27. Free. Also 7 p.m. Utah Cultural Celebration Center, 1355 W. 3100 South, 10 a.m. The Princess And The Frog Puppet Show: In this charming Brother’s Grimm tale, the spoiled princess drops her golden ball into the well, then makes certain promises to the frog who retrieves it for her. Will she keep her promises? Will she kiss the frog? Sandy Library, 10100 Petunia Way, 10:30-11 a.m. Celebrate Chinese New Year: Music, stories, character writing, crafts and New Year traditions all packed into this fun event. Recommended for ages 5-12, but fun for the entire family. South Jordan Library, 10673 S. Redwood Rd., 3-5:45

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p.m. Freakishly Fun Fridays: After school fun. West Jordan Library, 1825 W. 8030 South, 3-4 p.m. No Girls Allowed!: Adventures, activities, and action packed fun geared just for guys. No reading before-hand required. For boys ages 7-11 only. This month, The Hazards of Adventurous Hobbits. Draper Library, 1136 E. Pioneer Rd., 4-5 p.m. Also, Sandy Library, 10100 Petunia Way, 4-5 p.m. American Girl Club: American Girl Club is for children 8 to 12 who love their American Girl Dolls and are interested in learning about and making fun things for their dolls. Barnes and Noble The Pointe at 53rd, 5249 S. State St., 4 p.m. Book Dudes: Adventures, activities, and action packed fun geared just for guys! A “backwards bookclub”... No reading before-hand required! Whitmore Library, 2197 E. Ft. Union Blvd., 4:30-5:30 p.m. LEGO Crew: Have fun with the library’s collection of LEGO® bricks and books. Grades 1-6. Registration required. South Jordan Library, 10673 S. Redwood Rd., 4:30-5:30 p.m. Minecraft Lock-In: Cows, pigs, chickens... ZOMBIES! Do you love Minecraft? Play it at the library after hours. You can also make Minecraft Buttons. 100 South Park, 100 S. 600 East, Alpine, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

28 Saturday Lewis The Duck Program: Storytime fun. Magna Library, 2675 S. 8950 West, 10 a.m.-noon. Sensory Sensation: Everyday materials will be provided for children to touch, explore, and experience. Drop in any time from 10 a.m - noon to participate. Calvin S. Smith Library, 810 E. 3300 South, 10 a.m.-noon. Polar Bear Whiteout: There will be a craft, games, and lots of information about Polar Bears, in the Tide Water Cove Building. See Rizzo the Polar Bear up close during a special polar bear demo. Wear white and get $1 off regular admission. Hogle Zoo, 2600 E. Sunnyside Ave., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Dr. Seuss’s Birthday Celebration: Join Discovery Gateway and KUED Kids to celebrate Dr. Seuss’s Birthday with Read Across America! Roll up your sleeves for some hands-on activities with our friends from the Salt Lake County Library, Natural History Museum of Utah, Utah Society for Environmental Education and Bad Dog Arts. Discovery Gateway, 444 W. 100 South, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Curious Critters: Come get up close and personal with some of the most interesting animals you will meet as we explore some

of the curious critters that make our world wonderful. Museum of Natural Curiosity. Feb. 14 - Unhuggable; Feb. 28 - Critter Conservation; Mar. 14 - TBA; Mar. 28 How Animals Move. Thanksgiving Point, 3003 N. Thanksgiving Way, 11 a.m. Bug Brigade: Observe and handle live bugs to learn about these arthropods’ anatomy, behavior and important ecological roles. Natural History Museum of Utah, 301 Wakara Way, 2 p.m. Labyrinth Film Screening: A screening of the 1986 musical adventure film Labyrinth, which was inspired by Maurice Sendak’s Outside Over There. SLC Main Library, 210 E. 400 South, 3-5:30 p.m. LEGO® At The Library: LEGO® bricks will be provided for kids to dream up imaginative creations based around a new theme each month. At the end of the hour, creations will be displayed and the children invited to explain their projects. AndersonFoothill Library, 1135 S. 2100 East, 3:304:30 p.m. HawkWatch International ShortEared Owl Program: Neil Paprocki, with HawkWatch International, will be doing a presentation on Short-eared owl conservation and a citizen science project. Meet in the theater room at the visitor center at 4 p.m. A 45 minute talk indoors will be followed by a field trip to see the owls in their habitat on the island. Antelope Island State Park, 4528 W. 1700 South, 4-6 p.m. Night With The Irish Poets: Hibernians select and recite their favorite poems by Irish and Irish-American authors with a backdrop of some great local traditional music and some fresh baked Irish goodies and refreshment. St. Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral, 231 E. 100 South, 6:30 p.m.

March 2 Monday Little Naturalists Story Time At Swaner: Read a specially selected nature-themed book, play games and participate in activities, and complete a craft. Swaner EcoCenter, 1258 Center Dr., 10-11 a.m. LEGO League: Bring your mad LEGO skills and create your own masterpiece using our LEGO pieces. Kids ages 3-5 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration. Murray Library, 166 E. 5300 South, 4-5 p.m. Family Movie Night: You are welcome to bring your own blankets, pillows, and snacks. Bring the whole family to enjoy Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. You are welcome to

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No-Bored-Kids Calendar bring your own blankets, pillows, and a snack. Kearns Library, 5350 S. 4220 West, 6-8 p.m. Also, Magna Library, 2675 S. 8950 West, 6-8 p.m.

Sing songs, interact with puppets, and hear stories written by the noted author and illustrator Maurice Sendak. AndersonFoothill Library, 1135 S. 2100 East, 11 a.m.

Murray Library Family Movie Night: Enjoy films with your family at Murray Library! Free popcorn. Call 801-264-2580 for movie info. Murray Library, 166 E. 5300 South, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Lego Club: Play with Legos, play Lego games, and make a Lego craft. Sandy Library, 10100 Petunia Way, 4-5 p.m.

Mad Science: Science fun at the library. Magna Library, 2675 S. 8950 West, 7-8 p.m. Read Across America Storytime: Special event celebrating Read Across America Day. Participate in Storytime and activities featuring Dr. Seuss favorites. Barnes and Noble Sugar House, 1104 E. 2100 South, 7 p.m. The 39 Steps: Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have “The 39 Steps”, a fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theater. Tickets $10/adult, $8/seniors, $6/student. Call 801-568-ARTS or visit sandyarts.com. Sandy City Hall, 10000 Centennial Pkwy, 7:30 p.m.

3 Tuesday Vintage Dance Class: Old Glory Vintage Dancers teach Vintage Dance Classes. Ages 14-adult. Viridian Event Center, 1825 W. 8030 South, 8:30-9:30 p.m.

4 Wednesday Storytime Play Hour: Storytime fun for preschoolers. Holladay Library, 2150 Murray Holladay Rd., 10:30-11:30 a.m. Maurice Sendak Storytime Celebration: Sing songs, interact with puppets, and hear stories written by the noted author and illustrator Maurice Sendak. AndersonFoothill Library, 1135 S. 2100 East, 11 a.m. Also, Sweet Library, 455 F St., 11 a.m. Family Movie Night: Bring the little movie buffs. “Maleficent”, Disney’s live action re-boot of Sleeping Beauty. West Jordan Library, 1825 W. 8030 South, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Highlights Of The Collection Tour: Learn about the exhibits in this 30-minute tour. Utah Museum of Fine Arts, 410 Campus Center Dr., 6:30 p.m.

Curious Critters: Come get up close and personal with some of the most interesting animals you will meet as we explore some of the curious critters that make our world wonderful. Farm Country. Feb. 5 - Cozy with Cows; Feb. 19 - Protection Protocols. March themes TBA. Thanksgiving Point, 3003 N. Thanksgiving Way, 4 p.m. Epic - What Will Happen Next?: Epic, from Next Stage Productions, is a show where the audience decides which path the characters follow as their adventures unfold. TIckets $12/adult and $9/student and include museum general admission. Also at 7 p.m. The Leonardo, 209 E. 500 South, 5 p.m. Cine Latino: Familias. West Jordan Library, 1825 W. 8030 South, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Dr. Seuss Birthday Party: Dr. Seuss turns another year older and we need to celebrate in true Seuss style. We will have games, prizes, and of course, cake. For ages 12-17. Herriman Library, 5380 W. Herriman Main St., 7-8:30 p.m.

6 Friday LEGO Club: Join Holladay’s newest club for all ages! Holladay Library, 2150 Murray Holladay Rd., 3-4 p.m. .

7 Saturday Make Your Own Felted Wool Goldfinch: Julie Baker of Puffy Pals will help you create your very own miniature felted goldfinch. All supplies will be provided and are included in the cost. $13 ONC members and $15 nonmembers. Ogden Nature Center, 966 W. 12th St., 10 a.m.12:30 p.m. Birdosity: Discover the life of birds, brush up on your identification skills and learn about a variety of bird related topics. Feb. 7 - I Spy Way Up High; Feb. 21 - Birding Journals. March themes TBA. Thanksgiving Point, 3003 N. Thanksgiving Way, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

5 Thursday

Spanish Conversation Club: Postbeginner Spanish conversation. A short reading or themed questions will guide each session. No sign up required. SLC Main Library, 210 E. 400 South, 10:3011:30 a.m.

Toddler Story Time: Storytime fun. Magna Library, 2675 S. 8950 West, 10:1510:45 a.m.

Zoo Mania: Animal fun for the kids. Calvin S. Smith Library, 810 E. 3300 South, 11 a.m.-noon.

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Pajama Storytime: Stories, songs, and fun! Kids can wear their pajamas. Millcreek Library, 2250 Evergreen Ave., 7-7:30 p.m.

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animal. Ruth Vine Tyler Library, 8041 S. Wood St., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Dr. Seuss Day: Listen to silly stories, make crafts, and enjoy other activities all related to Dr. Seuss. Murray Library, 166 E. 5300 South, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Epic - What Will Happen Next?: Epic, from Next Stage Productions, is a show where the audience decides which path the characters follow as their adventures unfold. TIckets $12/adult and $9/student and include museum general admission. Also at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. The Leonardo, 209 E. 500 South, 11 a.m. Picture Book Of The Month Storytime: Once Upon a Cloud. Celeste wants to give her mother something special, but what? Join Celeste on her journey to find the perfect gift. Barnes and Noble South Towne Marketplace, 10180 S. State St., 11 a.m. Pokemon Club: Bring your Pokemon cards, or 3DS/DS Pokemon games, and hang out with other Pokemon fans. Free prizes for all! Sandy Library, 10100 Petunia Way, 1-3 p.m. Dog Day Afternoons: The City Library and R.E.A.D. (Reading Education Assistance Dogs) offer children the opportunity to practice reading with a fuzzy friend in a positive, non-threatening environment. Day-Riverside Library, 1575 W. 1000 North, 1-2:30 p.m. Lego Challenge: What can you build with a bunch of Legos? Challenge yourself to create a Lego masterpiece. We also have duplos for our smaller builders. Families. Bingham Creek Library, 4834 W. 9000 South, 2-3 p.m. Historias En Español: ¡Cuentos, Canciones, Poesía, Música, Manualidades y mucho más! Celebre su idioma con sus hijos en la biblioteca Chapman. Disfrute escuchando historias, cantando canciones, y haciendo manualidades, todos presentados en español. Utah’s Animals: Get up close and personal with the Great Basin gopher snake, North American bullfrog, Great Basin Spadefoot (toads), and Utah salamanders. Getting to know our animals is also a perfect introduction to the biological and ecological concepts they represent. Natural History Museum of Utah, 301 Wakara Way, 2-3 p.m.

8 Sunday 2nd Sunday Crafts: Preschoolers and elementary aged kids can enjoy crafting the second Sunday of each month. Sprague Library, 2131 S. 1100 East, 3 p.m.

dramatic play and art. Fun hands-on activities and play. Parent supervision required. Ages 1-5. Bingham Creek Library, 4834 W. 9000 South, 10:30-11:30 a.m. No Girls Allowed Drop In: Drop by for an activity or craft packed full of fun. Geared for guys! Columbus Library, 2530 S. 500 East, 3:30-5 p.m. Tales With TAU: Woof! Woof! Kids can improve their literacy and social skills by reading to a furry friend! Readers (especially those ages 5-9) may sign up for a 15-minute session to read with Abbey Lynn, a certified therapy dog. Tickets available starting at 3:45 p.m. at the Info Desk. Herriman Library, 5380 W. Herriman Main St., 4-5 p.m. The Living Planet Family Night: LLPA will stay open late on the second Monday of every month for Family Night. Living Planet Aquarium, 12033 South Lone Peak Parkway, 6-8 p.m. Zoo Mania: Animal fun for the kids. Draper Library, 1136 E. Pioneer Rd., 7-8 p.m. Mad Science: Science fun at the library. Riverton Library, 12877 S. 1830 West, 7-8 p.m. Irish Folk Dance: Family fun. Magna Library, 2675 S. 8950 West, 7-8 p.m. Celtic Music: Family fun. Millcreek Library, 2250 Evergreen Ave., 7-8 p.m. Pajama Monsters Storytime: A monstrous silly time at pajama storytime. Stories, songs and fun for kids of all ages with a participating adult. West Jordan Library, 1825 W. 8030 South, 7-8 p.m.

10 Tuesday Learn And Grow: Fun for preschoolers. Sandy Library, 10100 Petunia Way, 10:3011:30 a.m. Homeschool Club: Enrichment, socializing, and fun for homeschooled children. Each session includes presentations, activities, projects, or games. Ages 5-12. No registration. Murray Library, 166 E. 5300 South, 1-2 p.m. Music Together® Free Demo Classes: Based on the premise that all children are musical and have an innate ability to learn music, Music Together® is designed to nurture a child’s natural enthusiasm for music and movement. Avenues Yoga, 68 K Street, 3:30 p.m.

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Book Dudes: Adventures, activities, and action packed fun geared just for guys! A “backwards bookclub”... No reading before-hand required! This month’s book is Flip Out with Big Nate. Bingham Creek Library, 4834 W. 9000 South, 4:15-5 p.m.

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No-Bored-Kids Calendar and fun adventures await you. Ages 5-11. Herriman Library, 5380 W. Herriman Main St., 4:30-5:30 p.m. Great Reads For Girls: Lively discussions, activities, friendship and fun! Ages 7-12, accompanied by mom or another caring adult. Kit Learns a Lesson: A School Story, by Valerie Tripp. Holladay Library, 2150 Murray Holladay Rd., 7-8 p.m. Science Movie Night: Free movie screenings followed by lively discussion with an expert in the field, presented by the Natural History Museum of Utah in partnership with the Utah Film Center, and The City Library. SLC Main Library, 210 E. 400 South, 7 p.m.

11 Wednesday Stroller Tours: These tours offer parents, guardians and caregivers an opportunity to experience the museum’s currents exhibits with their young children in tow before the museum opens to the public. Utah Museum of Contemporary Art, 20 S. West Temple, 9:30 a.m. Storytime Play Hour: Storytime fun for preschoolers. Holladay Library, 2150 Murray Holladay Rd., 10:30-11:30 a.m. Music & Movement: Fun for preschoolers. Sandy Library, 10100 Petunia Way, 10:30-11:30 a.m. No Girls Allowed!: Hey guys, enjoy games, activities, crafts and fun designed just for you. Age 6-12. Hunter Library, 4740 W. 4100 South, 4-5 p.m. LEAP Into Science: The LEAP into Science series is a time for kids to learn the basics of how to be a scientist through inquiry-based after-school workshops, taught for youth, by youth. Presented by the Natural History Museum of Utah. This month’s theme is Balance Schmalance. Glendale Library, 1375 South Concord, 4 p.m. Club Wednesday: An after school program for kids ages 6â€”11. Decode Your DNA. What’s in your genes? Come find out how DNA makes you who you are through games, activities, and cool science experiments. Draper Library, 1136 E. Pioneer Rd., 4:15-5:15 p.m. Tween Time: Wacky games, crafts, and activities for grades 4-7. South Jordan Library, 10673 S. Redwood Rd., 4:30-5:30 p.m. Book Dudes: Adventures, activities, and action packed fun geared just for guys! A “backwards bookclub”... No reading before-hand required! Ages 6-12. Kearns Library, 5350 S. 4220 West, 7-8 p.m. Chamber Music Series: Experience the harmonious convergence of music and

art in the UMFA galleries. Students from the University of Utah School of Music perform in the galleries of the UMFA. Utah Museum of Fine Arts, 410 Campus Center Dr., 7-8 p.m.

Jack and Annie to Antarctica in the book, Eve of the Emperor Penguin #40. Talk about the book, learn cool facts, and do other fun activities. Taylorsville Library, 4870 S. 2700 West, 4-5 p.m.

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Birds Of The World: For famililes. Holladay Library, 2150 Murray Holladay Rd., 4:30-5:15 p.m.

Great Reads For Girls: Lively discussions, activities, friendship and fun! Ages 7-12, accompanied by mom or another caring adult. A Hundred Horses, by Sarah Lean. Herriman Library, 5380 W. Herriman Main St., 9 a.m.-8 p.m. The Chickadee Society: Designed for emergent readers and their adults. Each session will include science themed hands-on and movement activities, read-aloud stories, and explorations of the Museum’s galleries from a preschool point of view. Feb. 12 - Backyard Bugs; Feb. 26 - Bats; Mar. 12 - Caterpillars and Butterflies; Mar. 26 - Frogs; Apr. 9 - Eggs; Apr. 23 - Spiders. Natural History Museum of Utah, 301 Wakara Way, 11-11:30 a.m. Music Together® Free Demo Classes: Based on the premise that all children are musical and have an innate ability to learn music, Music Together® is designed to nurture a child’s natural enthusiasm for music and movement. Tracy Aviary, 589 E. 1300 South, 11:15 a.m. No Girls Allowed!: Adventures, activities, and action packed fun geared just for guys. No reading before-hand required. For boys ages 7-11 only. West Valley Library, 2880 W. 3650 South, 4-5 p.m. Reading Adventures: Afterschool program for kids grades K-2. Step up to the buffet and create your very own puppet. South Jordan Library, 10673 S. Redwood Rd., 4:30-5:30 p.m.

13 Friday Music Together® Free Demo Classes: Based on the premise that all children are musical and have an innate ability to learn music, Music Together® is designed to nurture a child’s natural enthusiasm for music and movement. Imagination Place, 1155 E. 3300 South, 11:15 a.m. St. Patrick’s Day Celebration W/ Rinceoiri Don Spraoi: Pronounced “rincory don spree” in Irish, the name means “dancing for fun”. Music and fun while trying to promote a love for the traditional Irish dance form! South Jordan Library, 10673 S. Redwood Rd., 2:30 p.m. No Girls Allowed!: Hey guys, enjoy games, activities, crafts and fun designed just for you. Age 6-12. Spend an hour immersed in the unique world of Calvin & Hobbes. Magna Library, 2675 S. 8950 West, 4-4:45 p.m. Magic Tree House Book Club: Go with

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Highland Bagpipe Experience: Learn about the history of the bagpipes, have a bagpipe lesson from members of the Utah Pipe Band. Free event. Gallivan Center, 239 S. Main St., 6:30-8 p.m.

14 Saturday Super Pi Celebration: Calvin S. Smith Library, 810 E. 3300 South, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. LEGO® Robotics - Environmental Science: Through building robotic arms, wind turbines, and hand generators, students gain an understanding of the environmental impacts of their everyday actions. Learn accountability, responsibility, and critical thinking through fun, team-oriented projects. In partnership with Zaniac. $30/non-members, members receive a discount. Natural History Museum of Utah, 301 Wakara Way, 10 a.m.-noon. 2015 St. Patrick’s Day Parade: Going Green is the theme for this year’s observance of the annual festivities celebrating the Feast of St. Patrick, Ireland’s patron saint. Salt Lake City will be awash with green! The route is through the Gateway Center. Gateway Mall, 400 W. 100 South, 10 a.m. Look Whose 40: A history walk of Ogden Nature Center trails and land. Preregistration required by 4:30 p.m. March 13 Ogden Nature Center, 966 W. 12th St., 10 a.m. Muffins N’ Stories: Drop-in for storytime. Fun stories, songs, and activities. Muffins will be served at the end. Ages 0-7. Sandy Library, 10100 Petunia Way, 10:30-11 a.m. R.E.A.D. With Scamper: Come READ to Scamper, the visiting therapy dog. Reading Education Assistance Dogs is a program cosponsored by Intermountain Therapy Animals. Millcreek Library, 2250 Evergreen Ave., 11 a.m.-noon. Curious Critters: Come get up close and personal with some of the most interesting animals you will meet as we explore some of the curious critters that make our world wonderful. Museum of Natural Curiosity. Feb. 14 - Unhuggable; Feb. 28 - Critter Conservation; Mar. 14 - TBA; Mar. 28 How Animals Move. Thanksgiving Point, 3003 N. Thanksgiving Way, 11 a.m. Ring Around The Rose: RDT’s Ring Around the Rose is a “wiggle-friendly” performance series for children and

families that explores the magical world of the arts, including dance, theatre, music and storytelling. Piano Gameshow. Learn the ins and outs of classical piano music from The Mundi Project & performance from the pros. Rose Wagner Center, 138 W. 300 South, 11 a.m. St. Patrick’s Day Siamsa: Irish food, Irish beverages and uniquely Irish entertainment such as songfests, traditional music from local musicians and the best Irish dancing from Utah’s award winning Irish dance schools. Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 279 S. 300 West, 11 a.m. Pokemon Club: Bring your Pokemon cards, or 3DS/DS Pokemon games, and hang out with other Pokemon fans. Free prizes for all! Sandy Library, 10100 Petunia Way, 1-3 p.m. Pi Day Celebration: Head to your favorite City Library location to craft pi-themed jewelry, eat pi pie, and hang out with other Pi Day revelers. All City Library locations. SLC Main Library, 210 E. 400 South, 2-4 p.m. Family Art Saturday: Discover the changing exhibitions and participate together in hands-on art making activities led by a trained educator. Each activity connects to a brand new idea, medium or theme explored by an artist currently exhibited in the museum. Projects for toddlers-tweens. Free. Create and decorate your own kaleidoscope-style spy glass. With it, you can spy on the world around you. Inspired by the current exhibit, Panopticon. Utah Museum of Contemporary Art, 20 S. West Temple, 2-4 p.m. Bug Brigade: Observe and handle live bugs to learn about these arthropods’ anatomy, behavior and important ecological roles. Natural History Museum of Utah, 301 Wakara Way, 2 p.m. Yu-Gi-Oh Tournament: Families. Magna Library, 2675 S. 8950 West, 2:30-5:30 p.m. Great American Tall Tales: Watch the U of U Youth Theatre perform 20 minutes of Great American Tall Tales, a rip-roaring, colorful show featuring familiar 19th century legends like Paul Bunyan and Johnny Appleseed. After the performance, the cast of the play will lead a crafting session. SLC Main Library, 210 E. 400 South, 2:30 p.m. Orienteering: Learn how to use a compass and get a bearing, and then apply these skills to complete a compass course. Park admission fees apply. Meet in the visitor center. Antelope Island State Park, 4528 W. 1700 South, 3-4 p.m. Great American Tall Tales: Watch the U of U Youth Theatre perform 20 minutes of Great American Tall Tales, a rip-roaring,

colorful show featuring familiar 19th century legends like Paul Bunyan and Johnny Appleseed. After the performance, the cast of the play will lead a crafting session. Chapman Library, 577 S. 900 West, 4 p.m. Beehive Statesmen And The Sweet Adelaides Concert: Hear the Beehive Statesmen Barbershop Chorus and Mountain Jubilee Sweet Adelines Ladies Chorus on the same stage. A great night of Barbershop Harmony. Viridian Event Center, 1825 W. 8030 South, 7-9 p.m.

16 Monday Little Naturalists Story Time At Swaner: Read a specially selected nature-themed book, play games and participate in activities, and complete a craft. Swaner EcoCenter, 1258 Center Dr., 10-11 a.m. Ready, Set, Move!: Everyone will be moving to the beat in this program full of music and movement. Ages 3-5 with a parent or caregiver. Draper Library, 1136 E. Pioneer Rd., 10:30-11 a.m. Playtime Fun: Kids can play with toys, games, a coloring activity, and a craft while you sit back and take it easy. Ages 0-6. Sandy Library, 10100 Petunia Way, 10:3011:30 a.m. Leapin’ Leprechauns Magic Show With Mont Dutson: Magical fun. Magna Library, 2675 S. 8950 West, 7-8 p.m. Little Bunny Puppet Show: Family program. Riverton Library, 12877 S. 1830 West, 7-7:30 p.m. Stories & Magic: A special night of family entertainment presented by the Timpanogos Storytelling Festival. Magician Brian Ellingford will join storyteller Kim Weitkamp for an amazing evening of laughs and delights. Thanksgiving Point, 3003 N. Thanksgiving Way, 7-9 p.m.

17 Tuesday Storytime Free Play: Engage your child’s imagination with the power of play. Stop by any time during this open session to play with other children and have fun with our toys, games and activities. Herriman Library, 5380 W. Herriman Main St., 10 a.m.-noon. Music Together® Free Demo Classes: Based on the premise that all children are musical and have an innate ability to learn music, Music Together® is designed to nurture a child’s natural enthusiasm for music and movement. Imagination Place, 1155 E. 3300 South, 10:15 a.m. Millcreek Chess Club: Play or learn to play. Millcreek Library, 2250 Evergreen Ave., 3-5 p.m. Terrific Tuesday: Learn and play at this Terrific afterschool program for boys and girls 6-11. Learn all about outer space with crafts, science, and fun. Kearns Library, 5350 S. 4220 West, 4-5 p.m.

Fun In Motion: Fitness fun. Sandy Library, 10100 Petunia Way, 4-5 p.m. No Girls Allowed!: Adventures, activities, and action packed fun geared just for guys. No reading before-hand required. For boys ages 7-11 only. Based on the “Genius Files” book series. Herriman Library, 5380 W. Herriman Main St., 4:30-5:30 p.m. Irish Folk Dance: Family fun. Millcreek Library, 2250 Evergreen Ave., 6:30-7:30 p.m. Great Reads For Girls: Lively discussions, activities, friendship and fun! Ages 7-12, accompanied by mom or another caring adult. Bingham Creek Library, 4834 W. 9000 South, 7-8 p.m. My Chocolate Year by Charlotte Herman. In 1945 Chicago, Dorrie learns new recipes while she and her Jewish family anxiously await news of relatives left behind in Europe; Columbus Library, 2530 S. 500 East, 7-8:30 p.m. One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate; South Jordan Library, 10673 S. Redwood Rd., 7-8 p.m. Wide-Awake Princess, by E.D. Baker. No Girls Allowed!: Adventures, activities, and action packed fun geared just for guys. No reading before-hand required. For boys ages 7-11 only. The Hazards of Adventurous Hobbits West Jordan Library, 1825 W. 8030 South, 7-8 p.m. Spotlight On Physical Health: Learn about the six dimensions of health with the Salt Lake County Health Department. Teens and adults. Riverton Library, 12877 S. 1830 West, 7-8 p.m.

18 Wednesday Storytime Free Play: Engage your child’s imagination with the power of play. Stop by any time during this open session to play with other children and have fun with our toys, games and activities. Also, 1:30-2 p.m. Herriman Library, 5380 W. Herriman Main St., 10 a.m.-noon. Music Together® Free Demo Classes: Based on the premise that all children are musical and have an innate ability to learn music, Music Together® is designed to nurture a child’s natural enthusiasm for music and movement. South Valley Creative Dance, 680 E. Union Square, 10:30 a.m. Mad Science: Science fun at the library. Up, Up and Away. Sandy Library, 10100 Petunia Way, 4-5 p.m. KidZ Club: Fun activities for grades K-5. Riverton Library, 12877 S. 1830 West, 4-4:30 p.m. Game On: Gear up for some fun and get your game on at the library! We will play video games, board games, card games, and more. Grades K-6. No registration. Murray Library, 166 E. 5300 South, 4-5 p.m. Family Game Night: Play board games, card games, and more! For all ages. No registration. Murray Library, 166 E. 5300

South, 6-8:30 p.m.

West, 7-8:30 p.m. Riding Freedom.

Great Reads For Girls: Lively discussions, activities, friendship and fun! Ages 7-12, accompanied by mom or another caring adult. Hunter Library, 4740 W. 4100 South, 7-8:30 p.m. At Ever After High, an enchanting boarding school, the children of fairytale legends prepare themselves to fulfill their destinies as the next generation of Snow Whites, Prince Charmings, and Evil Queens whether they want to or not; Millcreek Library, 2250 Evergreen Ave., 7-8 p.m.; Draper Library, 1136 E. Pioneer Rd., 7-8 p.m. Fortunately the Milk, by Neil Gaiman.

Noche - Bilingual Family Night: Cuentos, juegos, manualidades, y programas especiales para familias. Presentadas en Español y en Ingles. Stories, games, crafts, and special family programs presented in Spanish and English. Kearns Library, 5350 S. 4220 West, 7-8 p.m.

19 Thursday Storytime Free Play: Engage your child’s imagination with the power of play. Stop by any time during this open session to play with other children and have fun with our toys, games and activities. Also 1:30 p.m. Herriman Library, 5380 W. Herriman Main St., 10 a.m.-noon. South Towne Kids Club: A new fun activity each month. South Towne Center Mall, 10450 S. State St., 10 a.m. Toddler Story Time: Storytime fun. Magna Library, 2675 S. 8950 West, 10:15-10:45 a.m. Afternoon @ The Movies: Enjoy the movie of the month on the big screen. Feel free to bring a pillow and a blanket. Get Comfy! Sandy Library, 10100 Petunia Way, 4-6 p.m. Curious Critters: Come get up close and personal with some of the most interesting animals you will meet as we explore some of the curious critters that make our world wonderful. Farm Country. Feb. 5 - Cozy with Cows; Feb. 19 - Protection Protocols. March themes TBA. Thanksgiving Point, 3003 N. Thanksgiving Way, 4 p.m. No Girls Allowed!: Adventures, activities, and action packed fun geared just for guys. No reading before-hand required. For boys ages 7-11 only. This month’s theme is World Without Heroes. South Jordan Library, 10673 S. Redwood Rd., 4:30-5:30 p.m. All Things Wimpy: Show your wimpy side in true Wimpy Kid style with games and a craft. Grades 4-7. Herriman Library, 5380 W. Herriman Main St., 4:30-5:30 p.m. Great Reads For Girls: Lively discussions, activities, friendship and fun! Ages 7-12, accompanied by mom or another caring adult. West Valley Library, 2880 W. 3650 South, 7-8 p.m.; Magna Library, 2675 S. 8950 West, 7-8 p.m. Everything on a Waffle; Riverton Library, 12877 S. 1830

20 Friday Movie And A Craft: Fun for preschoolers. Sandy Library, 10100 Petunia Way, 10:3011:30 a.m. Lego Party: Family fun. Kearns Library, 5350 S. 4220 West, 1-2:30 p.m. Herriman’s Lego Play: Build with the library’s collection of Lego bricks. Pick up a ticket at the info desk 15 minutes before program begins. All ages. Herriman Library, 5380 W. Herriman Main St., 2:30-3:15 p.m. Hour Of Code: Interested in learning how to learn computer programming code? There will be a limited number of ipads for you to use in this class, but if you have your own, please feel free to bring it along. West Valley Library, 2880 W. 3650 South, 3-5 p.m. Book Dudes: Adventures, activities, and action packed fun geared just for guys! A “backwards bookclub”... No reading before-hand required! For March: it’s the popular series “You Wouldn’t Want To Be.” Holladay Library, 2150 Murray Holladay Rd., 4-5 p.m. No Girls Allowed!: Adventures, activities, and action packed fun geared just for guys. No reading before-hand required. For boys ages 7-11 only. Millcreek Library, 2250 Evergreen Ave., 4-5 p.m. Also, Riverton Library, 12877 S. 1830 West, 4-5 p.m. This month’s theme is Minute to Win It. FantasyCON Warrior Training: Families. South Jordan Library, 10673 S. Redwood Rd., 4-5 p.m. Tween After Hours Program--Minecraft Madness: Permission slips required for entry to this after-hours event and can be printed at home by clicking on the link provided online. Registration required. Bingham Creek Library, 4834 W. 9000 South, 6:30-9 p.m.

21 Saturday Garden Adventures: Garden Adventures are kids’ classes held in Em’s Sprout House. Classes start promptly at 10 a.m. and registration is required. Visit redbuttegarden.org. Red Butte Garden and Arboretum, 300 Wakara Way, 10 a.m. Music Together® Free Demo Classes: Based on the premise that all children are musical and have an innate ability to learn music, Music Together® is designed to nurture a child’s natural enthusiasm for music and movement. Imagination Place, 1155 E. 3300 South, 10 a.m. Read To A Dog: Intermountain Therapy

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No-Bored-Kids Calendar Animals. Draper Library, 1136 E. Pioneer Rd., 10:30-11:30 a.m. Also, Sandy Library, 10100 Petunia Way, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Schoolage Sensory Fun: Kearns Library is hosting a free and unique activity group for school age children and teens with special needs. This program is aimed at those with autism although all youth with special needs and their siblings are welcome. Parental attendance required. Kearns Library, 5350 S. 4220 West, 10:3011:30 a.m. Birdosity: Discover the life of birds, brush up on your identification skills and learn about a variety of bird related topics. Feb. 7 - I Spy Way Up High; Feb. 21 - Birding Journals. March themes TBA. Thanksgiving Point, 3003 N. Thanksgiving Way, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Mad Science: Science fun at the library. Hunter Library, 4740 W. 4100 South, 11 a.m.-noon. Song Of The Sea: Free film screening presented in partnership with the Utah Film Center. Viridian Event Center, 1825 W. 8030 South, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Prokofiev’s Peter And The Wolf: The Utah Symphony playing Prokofiev’s original score live while the Oscar-winning animated film Peter & the Wolf plays on the big screen. Purchase tickets at arttix. org. Also 12:30 p.m. Abravanel Hall, 123 W. South Temple, 11 a.m. Third Saturday For Families: Free family art activity themed by exhibits in the museum. Romantic Cloud Drawings. Romantic art is in the air! Learn from the Romantic art on display in the UMFA galleries to create a dramatic cloud drawing. Utah Museum of Fine Arts, 410 Campus Center Dr., 1-4 p.m. Utah’s Animals: Get up close and personal with the Great Basin gopher snake, North American bullfrog, Great Basin Spadefoot (toads), and Utah salamanders. Getting to know our animals is also a perfect introduction to the biological and ecological concepts they represent. Natural History Museum of Utah, 301 Wakara Way, 2-3 p.m. Dog Day Afternoons: The City Library and R.E.A.D. (Reading Education Assistance Dogs) offer children the opportunity to practice reading with a fuzzy friend in a positive, non-threatening environment. Chapman Library, 577 S. 900 West, 3-4 p.m.

23 Monday Play And Pretend: Books, songs, dramatic play and art. Fun hands-on activities and play. Parent supervision required. Ages 1-5. Bingham Creek Library, 4834 W. 9000 South, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Help Me Grow Ages And Stages: While the children are playing parents will fill out the “Ages and Stages Questionnaire.” The questionnaire is a great tool to help parents discover their child’s strengths and uncover any potential areas of concern. Visit helpmegrowutah.org for more info. Ages 0-5 1/2. Hunter Library, 4740 W. 4100 South, 2-3 p.m. Fun Flicks: Family movie night. Draper Library, 1136 E. Pioneer Rd., 7-8:45 p.m. Family Yoga: This class, presented by Avenues Yoga, is a great chance for parents and kids ages 3 and up to move, stretch, and breathe together. Sweet Library, 455 F St., 7-8 p.m. Utah Shakespeare Festival Presents Macbeth: Free public preview of the Festival’s educational outreach performance program. Utah Cultural Celebration Center, 1355 W. 3100 South, 7 p.m.

24 Tuesday Utah Shakespeare Festival Presents Macbeth: Free public preview of the Festival’s educational outreach performance program. Utah Cultural Celebration Center, 1355 W. 3100 South, 10 a.m. Help Me Grow Ages And Stages: While the children are playing parents will fill out the “Ages and Stages Questionnaire.” The questionnaire is a great tool to help parents discover their child’s strengths and uncover any potential areas of concern. Visit helpmegrowutah.org for more info. Ages 0-5 1/2. Hunter Library, 4740 W. 4100 South, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Movin’ & Groovin’ With Miss Carolyn: Music and movement for the little ones. Riverton Library, 12877 S. 1830 West, 10:30-11 a.m. Great Reads For Girls: Lively discussions, activities, friendship and fun! Ages 7-12, accompanied by mom or another caring adult. West Jordan Library, 1825 W. 8030 South, 7-8 p.m. Rump: The True Story of Rumpelstiltskin, by Liesl Shurtliff; Rump: The True Story of Rumpelstiltskin, by Liesl Shurtliff. Whitmore Library, 2197 E. Ft. Union Blvd., 7-8 p.m.; Kearns Library, 5350 S. 4220 West, 7-8 p.m. Three Times Lucky, by Sheila Turnage. Family Night With Cowboy Ted: Cowboy Ted reads from his Billy the Bull’s Healthy Lifestyles Series for Kids. He also teaches kids how to rope the indoor bull and introduces kids to the Cowboy Fitness Program. Sandy Library, 10100 Petunia Way, 7-8 p.m.

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Music and movement for the little ones. Riverton Library, 12877 S. 1830 West, 10:30-11 a.m. Kids Create: Get creative! Art activities for grades K-6. No registration. Murray Library, 166 E. 5300 South, 4-5:30 p.m. Zoo Just For You: Incredible Invertebrates. Meet animals without backbones and learn about the diversity of invertebrate life. Class includes a short instructional time with pictures, animal artifacts, live animals, interactive play, and guided short visit in the Zoo. For children with special needs and an accompanying adult. $10. Register at hoglezoo.org. Hogle Zoo, 2600 E. Sunnyside Ave., 4:30-6 p.m. Great Reads For Girls: Lively discussions, activities, friendship and fun! Ages 7-12, accompanied by mom or another caring adult. Sandy Library, 10100 Petunia Way, 7-8 p.m. Zita the Spacegirl. Also, Whitmore Library, 2197 E. Ft. Union Blvd., 7-8:30 p.m. Flora & Ulysses, by Kate DiCamillo. Flora, a young cynic, meets an unlikely superhero and they both are changed forever. Children’s Writers Critique Group: Millcreek Library, 2250 Evergreen Ave., 7-8:30 p.m. Spring Film Series: Creativity in Focus. Free film co-presented with Utah Film Center. Utah Museum of Fine Arts, 410 Campus Center Dr., 7-8 p.m.

26 Thursday Help Me Grow Ages And Stages: While the children are playing parents will fill out the “Ages and Stages Questionnaire.” The questionnaire is a great tool to help parents discover their child’s strengths and uncover any potential areas of concern. Visit helpmegrowutah.org for more info. Ages 0-5 1/2. Hunter Library, 4740 W. 4100 South, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Movin’ & Groovin’ With Miss Carolyn: Music and movement for the little ones. Riverton Library, 12877 S. 1830 West, 10:30-11 a.m. Puppet Show: Family fun. Little Bunny Fru-Fru. Magna Library, 2675 S. 8950 West, 11-11:30 a.m. The Chickadee Society: Designed for emergent readers and their adults. Each session will include science themed hands-on and movement activities, read-aloud stories, and explorations of the Museum’s galleries from a preschool point of view. Feb. 12 - Backyard Bugs; Feb. 26 - Bats; Mar. 12 - Caterpillars and Butterflies; Mar. 26 - Frogs; Apr. 9 - Eggs; Apr. 23 - Spiders. Natural History Museum of Utah, 301 Wakara Way, 11-11:30 a.m. Puppet Show: Family fun. Millcreek Library, 2250 Evergreen Ave., 6:30-7:15

p.m. Guys Read: A book club for boys ages 8-12 and a caring adult. Magna Library, 2675 S. 8950 West, 7-8 p.m.

27 Friday Tree Planting At The Ogden Nature Center: The Ogden Nature Center is in need of volunteers to help plant over 1600 trees in an effort to combat invasive species on the ONC property. Contact Eric Willadsen at volunteer@ ogdennaturecenter.org or 801-621-7595 Ogden Nature Center, 966 W. 12th St., 9 a.m. No Girls Allowed!: Adventures, activities, and action packed fun geared just for guys. No reading before-hand required. For boys ages 7-11 only. Draper Library, 1136 E. Pioneer Rd., 4-5 p.m. This month, adventures from the Infinity Ring book series. Also, Sandy Library, 10100 Petunia Way, 4-5 p.m. Pokemon. American Girl Club: American Girl Club is for children 8 to 12 who love their American Girl Dolls and are interested in learning about and making fun things for their dolls. Barnes and Noble The Pointe at 53rd, 5249 S. State St., 4 p.m. Book Dudes: Adventures, activities, and action packed fun geared just for guys! A “backwards bookclub”... No reading before-hand required! Whitmore Library, 2197 E. Ft. Union Blvd., 4:30-5:30 p.m. LEGO Crew: Have fun with the library’s collection of LEGO® bricks and books. Grades 1-6. Registration required. South Jordan Library, 10673 S. Redwood Rd., 4:30-5:30 p.m.

28 Saturday Tree Planting At The Ogden Nature Center: The Ogden Nature Center is in need of volunteers to help plant over 1600 trees in an effort to combat invasive species on the ONC property. Contact Eric Willadsen at volunteer@ ogdennaturecenter.org or 801-621-7595 Ogden Nature Center, 966 W. 12th St., 9 a.m. Sensory Sensation: Everyday materials will be provided for children to touch, explore, and experience. Drop in any time from 10 a.m - noon to participate. Calvin S. Smith Library, 810 E. 3300 South, 10 a.m.-noon. Thanksgiving Pointe Gardens Season Opening: Celebrate the return of spring. Thanksgiving Point, 3003 N. Thanksgiving Way, 10 a.m. 2015 Chocolate & Cheese Festival: Chocolate and cheese experts will be spread throughout the Museum to give you a taste of, and an opportunity to purchase

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No-Bored-Kids Calendar some of the sweetest and stinkiest treats from within the state of Utah. During the festival, guests will enjoy demos, workshops, tastings, hands-on activities, and more. Natural History Museum of Utah, 301 Wakara Way, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Easter Egg Hunt: Early Easter fun. Sandy Library, 10100 Petunia Way, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Curious Critters: Come get up close and personal with some of the most interesting animals you will meet as we explore some of the curious critters that make our world wonderful. Museum of Natural Curiosity. How Animals Move. Thanksgiving Point, 3003 N. Thanksgiving Way, 11 a.m. Bug Brigade: Observe and handle live bugs to learn about these arthropods’ anatomy, behavior and important ecological roles. Natural History Museum of Utah, 301 Wakara Way, 2 p.m. LEGO® At The Library: LEGO® bricks will be provided for kids to dream up imaginative creations based around a new theme each month. At the end of the hour, creations will be displayed and the children invited to explain their projects. Anderson-Foothill Library, 1135 S. 2100 East, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

movement and music, with a short story break in the middle. All ages. No registration required. Holladay Library, 2150 Murray Holladay Rd., 10:15-10:45 a.m. Runs Feb. 2-May. 18.

Gotta Move!: Storytime and movement. Whitmore Library, 2197 E. Ft. Union Blvd., 10:30-11 a.m. Preschool Storytime: Weekly storytime. West Jordan Library, 1825 W. 8030 South, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Runs Feb. 2-Mar. 3 and Mar. 16-Apr. 27. Ready, Set, Move!: Everyone will be moving to the beat in this program full of music and movement. Ages 3-5 with a parent or caregiver. Draper Library, 1136 E. Pioneer Rd., 10:30-11 a.m. Runs Feb. 2-Mar. 23. Toddler Tales: Toddler-sized stories, songs, and playtime fun! Ages 0-3. Kearns Library, 5350 S. 4220 West, 10:30-11 a.m. Bouncing Babies: Songs and rhymes for babies and their parents. No registration required. Murray Library, 166 E. 5300 South, 10:30-11 a.m. Weekly except Feb. 16.

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Music In Motion: Ages 18 mo.-3. Also 11:30 a.m. Discovery Gateway, 444 W. 100 South, 10:30 a.m. Runs Mar. 2-Mar. 30.

2015 Chocolate & Cheese Festival: During the festival, guests will enjoy demos, workshops, tastings, hands-on activities, and more. Natural History Museum of Utah, 301 Wakara Way, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Marvelous Monday Storytime: Toddlersized stories, songs, and playtime fun! Kearns Library, 5350 S. 4220 West, 11 a.m.-noon and 2-3 p.m. Also, Also Hunter Library, 4740 W. 4100 South, 11 a.m.-noon and 2-3 p.m.

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Wiggle Worms: A lively program of stories, songs, shakers and parachutes for infants and toddlers up to age 2 1/2 and their families. No registration required. Murray Library, 166 E. 5300 South, 11:1511:45 a.m. Runs Feb. 2-Feb. 11 and Mar. 2-Mar. 31.

Family Night At The Leonardo: Enjoy the museum with your family without the hassle or crowds of the weekend. They’ve extended the hours on the last Monday of every month just for families. The Leonardo, 209 E. 500 South, 5 p.m.

31 Tuesday Easter Storytime: Fun for your young bunnies. Riverton Library, 12877 S. 1830 West, 10:30-11 a.m. Leapin’ Leprechauns Magic Show With Mont Dutson: Magical fun. Ruth Vine Tyler Library, 8041 S. Wood St., 7-8 p.m. Kearns Library 8th Annual Anime Art Contest: Teens. Kearns Library, 5350 S. 4220 West, 8-9 p.m.

Ongoing Mondays Hop ‘N’ Harmonies: A half hour of

Toddler Time: Stories, songs, and activities. Grown-up must accompany children. Ages 2-4. West Jordan Library, 1825 W. 8030 South, 11:30 a.m.-noon. Runs Feb. 2-Feb. 23 and Mar. 16-Apr. 27. Imagination Station: Feb. 2 - Heart Caterpillars; Feb. 9 - Pom Pom Love Bugs; Feb. 16 - President’s Day Activities; Feb. 23 - Valentine Bags. Discovery Gateway, 444 W. 100 South, 1-3 p.m. Runs Feb. 2-Feb. 23. Park City Baby & Me: Delight and stimulate your baby’s senses with short books, music, and more. Park City Library, 1255 Park Ave., 3:30 p.m.

Story of the Stars; Feb. 16 - Curious about Planets; Feb. 23 - Space Rocks! March themes TBA. Thanksgiving Point, 3003 N. Thanksgiving Way, 5-8 p.m. Classic Movie Series: Stop in every Monday night in March for screenings of some of Hollywood’s biggest blockbuster hits. Enjoy free popcorn and relax in the best seat in town. Mar. 2 - “E.T. the Extra Terrestrial”; Mar. 9 - “Lincoln”; Mar. 16 “Jaws”; Mar. 23 - “Saving Private Ryan”; Mar. 30 - “Jurassic Park”. Viridian Event Center, 1825 W. 8030 South, 7-9 p.m. Runs Mar. 1-Mar. 30. Monday Nights At The Library: Family fun. West Valley Library, 2880 W. 3650 South, 7-8:45 p.m. Jammy Time: An evening story time full of books, songs, action rhymes and crafts for kids ages 2-7 and their families. Kids are welcome to wear their jammies! No registration required. Murray Library, 166 E. 5300 South, 7-7:30 p.m. Runs Feb. 26-Mar. 30.

Monday Night Magic: Magical fun for the whole family and balloons for the kids. Hatch Family Chocolates, 376 8th Avenue, 7 p.m. Runs Feb. 23-Mar. 30.

Tuesdays Time For Tots: Book & Activity. Ages 18 months-3 yrs. Also at noon, 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Discovery Gateway, 444 W. 100 South, a.m. Runs Mar. 3-Mar. 31. Tiny Tots: Fingerplays, songs, stories, and playtime for toddlers. Also at 10:30 a.m. South Jordan Library, 10673 S. Redwood Rd., 9:30-10 a.m. CUAC Art Workshops: Free art workshop with CUAC, a non-profit contemporary art organization operating in downtown Salt Lake City. Each week will present a new experience and new information. No registration necessary. In February the workshops will focus on the theme of Cultural Art Making. Ages 3-5. SLC Main Library, 210 E. 400 South, 10 a.m. Runs Feb. 1-Feb. 24. Toddler Time: Songs, rhymes, and a short story. Learn how to prepare your child for language and reading in a fun environment. Tickets available at the info desk 15 minute prior. Also at 10:50 a.m. Herriman Library, 5380 W. Herriman Main St., 10:10 a.m. Runs Feb. 10-Apr. 21.

Preschool Storytime: Weekly storytime. Millcreek Library, 2250 Evergreen Ave., 4:30-5:15 p.m.

Storytime Station: Stories, songs, and activities for children ages 2 - 5 with a participating adult. Free tickets available 15 minutes before starting times. Also 11:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. Draper Library, 1136 E. Pioneer Rd., 10:15 a.m. Runs Feb. 1-Feb. 24.

Monday Night At The Museum: Feb. 2 2: Explorers of the Universe; Feb. 9 - The

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toys. Ages 3-18 mos. Siblings welcome to attend. Hunter Library, 4740 W. 4100 South, 10:15-10:35 a.m. Baby Rhyme Time: A Lapsit storytime for babies (up to about 2 years) and their caregivers. Fingerplays, rhymes, and books, then toys and bubbles! West Valley Library, 2880 W. 3650 South, 10:15-11 a.m. Preschool Storytime: Weekly storytime. West Jordan Library, 1825 W. 8030 South, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Runs Feb. 2-Mar. 3. Also, Whitmore Library, 2197 E. Ft. Union Blvd., 10:30-11:15 a.m. Runs Feb. 6-Feb. 24. Toddler Time: Stories, songs, and activities. Grown-up must accompany children. Ages 2-4. Millcreek Library, 2250 Evergreen Ave., 10:30-11:10 a.m. Cuentos Y Niños: Disfrute de cuentos, mÃºsica, y mucho mÃ¡s en Español! DiversiÃ³n para todos los niños con un adulto participante. Storytime presented in Spanish. All are welcome! Kearns Library, 5350 S. 4220 West, 10:30-11 a.m. Drop-In Storytime: Geared for preschoolers. A half hour of stories, songs, and fun. Also 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Sandy Library, 10100 Petunia Way, 10:3011 a.m. Baby, Toddler & Me: A story, songs, fingerplays, and a short playtime for your baby or toddler. Parents/caregivers must accompany children. No registration required. Baby through 2+. Taylorsville Library, 4870 S. 2700 West, 10:30-11 a.m. Runs Feb. 3-Feb. 24. Stop In For Stories: A morning story time full of books, songs, action rhymes and crafts for kids ages 2-7 and their families. No registration required. Murray Library, 166 E. 5300 South, 10:30-11 a.m. Runs Feb. 3-Feb. 13. Terrific Tuesday Toddler Time: Join Miss Tina for songs, stories, fingerplays, and playtime. Ages 18 mos-3 yrs. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Siblings are welcome to attend. Hunter Library, 4740 W. 4100 South, 11-11:45 a.m. Music In Motion: Ages 18 mo.-3. Also at noon. Feb. 3 - Heart Songs; Feb. 10 - Valentine’s Day Songs; Feb. 17 Friendship Songs; Feb. 24 - My Love for You. Discovery Gateway, 444 W. 100 South, 11 a.m. Runs Feb. 3-Feb. 24. Open Science Workshop: Also at 1 p.m. Feb. 3 - Magnet Exploration; Feb. 10 - Pop Rock Balloons; Feb. 17 - No workshop; Feb. 24 - Baking Soda Eggs. Discovery Gateway, 444 W. 100 South, 11 a.m. Runs Feb. 3-Feb. 24. BN Sugarhouse Storytime: Weekly storytime. Barnes and Noble Sugar House, 1104 E. 2100 South, 11 a.m. Wiggle Worms: A lively program of

stories, songs, shakers and parachutes for infants and toddlers up to age 2 1/2 and their families. No registration required. Murray Library, 166 E. 5300 South, 11:1511:45 a.m. Runs Feb. 2-Feb. 11 and Mar. 2-Mar. 31. Alphabetters: Stories, songs, rhymes, a simple craft or activity, and lots of fun for preschoolers/pre-readers. Children must be accompanied by a caring adult. Attendance limited. Tickets available at the Info Desk 15 minutes prior. Herriman Library, 5380 W. Herriman Main St., 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Amigos Y Libros: Spanish/English Storytime. Spanish/English fun with stories, songs and more. Canciones y cuentos para los niños pequeños, en InglÃ©s y Español. West Jordan Library, 1825 W. 8030 South, 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Preschool Storytime: This storytime features stories, songs and fingerplays for preschoolers ready to participate with or without their parents. No registration required. Ages 3-6. Taylorsville Library, 4870 S. 2700 West, 11:30 a.m. Runs Feb. 3-Feb. 24. Shark Feeding: Watch the Animal Husbandry staff feed the sharks in the 300,000 gallon shark tank! You can get an up-close view of the sharks feeding on fish. Living Planet Aquarium, 12033 South Lone Peak Parkway, 1:30 p.m. Discovery Gateway Storytime: Ages 18 mos.-3 years. Also at 3 p.m. Feb. 3 Snuggle Puppy; Feb. 10 - If You’ll Be My Valentine; Feb. 17 - Mama Do You Love Me?; Feb. 24 - The Snuggliest Snuggle in the Whole World. Discovery Gateway, 444 W. 100 South, 2 p.m. Runs from Feb. 1-Feb. 24. Crazy 8’s Club: Crazy 8s is an afterschool math club where you’ll build stuff, move and jump, make music, make a mess. Calvin S. Smith Library, 810 E. 3300 South, 4-6 p.m. After School Club: Elementary ages. Ruth Vine Tyler Library, 8041 S. Wood St., 4-5 p.m. CUAC Art Workshops: Free art workshop with CUAC, a non-profit contemporary art organization operating in downtown Salt Lake City. Each week will present a new experience and new information. No registration necessary. In February the workshops will focus on the theme of Cultural Art Making. Elementary school ages. SLC Main Library, 210 E. 400 South, 4 p.m. Runs Feb. 1-Feb. 24. Zumba Kids: 30 minutes of Zumba Kids fun! All ages are welcome to get up and dance. Taught by a licensed instructor. Whitmore Library, 2197 E. Ft. Union Blvd., 4:30-5 p.m. Runs Feb. 3-Feb. 24. A Parents Guide To Common Core Math: Learn to help your student. Viridian Event Center, 1825 W. 8030 South, 7-8 p.m. Runs Feb. 2-Mar. 10.

Wednesdays Winter Wednesdays: On Wednesdays through March, admission is only $1. That dollar goes entirely toward conservation efforts to help ensure the continuation of endangered species protection programs. You’re visiting Tracy Aviary and helping save the birds! Tracy Aviary, 589 E. 1300 South, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tiny Tots: Fingerplays, songs, stories, and playtime for toddlers. Also at 10:30 a.m. South Jordan Library, 10673 S. Redwood Rd., 9:30-10 a.m. Park City Baby & Me: Delight and stimulate your baby’s senses with short books, music, and more. Park City Library, 1255 Park Ave., 10 a.m. Toddler Time: Songs, rhymes, and a short story. Learn how to prepare your child for language and reading in a fun environment. Tickets available at the info desk 15 minute prior. Also at 10:50 and 11:30 a.m. Herriman Library, 5380 W. Herriman Main St., 10:10-10:40 a.m. Runs Feb. 10-Mar. 11. Storytime Station: Stories, songs, and activities for children ages 2 - 5 with a participating adult. Free tickets available 15 minutes before starting times. 11:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. Draper Library, 1136 E. Pioneer Rd., 10:15 a.m. Runs Mar. 18-May. 6. Cuddle Time: Songs, nursery rhymes and fun times in a storytime made especially for babies up to 2 years with an adult. Draper Library, 1136 E. Pioneer Rd., 10:15-10:45 a.m. Runs Feb. 4-Feb. 25 and Mar. 18-May. 6. Toddler Storytime: Stories and songs for children ages 18 mos.-3 with a caregiver. Holladay Library, 2150 Murray Holladay Rd., 10:15-10:45 a.m. Runs Feb. 1-Feb. 26 and Mar. 18-May. 7. Kids’ Fitness Class: Fitness fun for preschoolers. West Valley Library, 2880 W. 3650 South, 10:15-10:45 a.m. Drop-In Storytime: Geared for preschoolers. A half hour of stories, songs, and fun. Also at 11:30 a.m. Sandy Library, 10100 Petunia Way, 10:30-11 a.m. Stem + Art = STEaM Storytime: What happens when you combine Storytime with Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math? You get STEaM Storytime! Stories, songs, fingerplays, science and art. Also at 12:30 p.m. Calvin S. Smith Library, 810 E. 3300 South, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Drop In Storytime: Storytime fun. Ruth Vine Tyler Library, 8041 S. Wood St., 10:30-11:30 a.m. Baby & Me: Storytime for the little ones. West Valley Library, 2880 W. 3650 South, 10:30-11 a.m. Storytime For Everyone: Storytime fun. Whitmore Library, 2197 E. Ft. Union Blvd., 10:30-11:15 a.m. Runs Feb. 2-Feb. 25. Stop In For Stories: A morning story time

full of books, songs, action rhymes and crafts for kids ages 2-7 and their families. No registration required. Murray Library, 166 E. 5300 South, 10:30-11 a.m. Runs Feb. 3-Feb. 13. Preschool Storytime: Stories, songs, and fun for children ages 4-6 years with a caregiver. Holladay Library, 2150 Murray Holladay Rd., 11 a.m.-noon. Runs Feb. 4-Feb. 25. Wonderful Wednesday StoryTime: Weekly storytime fun. Magna Library, 2675 S. 8950 West, 11-11:45 a.m. Preschool Power Play: Head to the library and enjoy an open play session with other children, fun toys, and activities. Baby to Preschool age. West Jordan Library, 1825 W. 8030 South, 11 a.m.12:30 p.m. Runs Feb. 2-Mar. 4 and Mar. 12-Apr. 29. Tales For Tots: Tales for Tots creates hands-on storytelling adventures for children with different stories and activities each day. Wednesday storytimes take place in Farm Country. Feb. 4 - Bear Shadow, by Frank Asch; Feb. 11 - Guess How Much I Love You, by Sam McBratney; Feb. 18 - Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You?, by Dr. Seuss; Feb. 25 - The Really Groovy Story of the Tortoise and the Hare, by Kristyn Crow. March themes TBA. Thanksgiving Point, 3003 N. Thanksgiving Way, 11 a.m. Creative Kids: Ages 18 mos.-3 yrs. Feb. 4 - Marbleized Valentines; Feb. 11 Valentine Mailbox; Feb. 18 - Potato Stamp Art; Feb. 25 - The Day It Rained Hearts. March themer TBA. Also noon, 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Discovery Gateway, 444 W. 100 South, 11 a.m. Park City Baby & Me: Delight and stimulate your baby’s senses with short books, music, and more. Park City Library, 1255 Park Ave., 11 a.m. Storytime Station: Stories, songs, and activities for children ages 2 - 5 with a participating adult. Free tickets available 15 minutes before starting times. Also 1:15 p.m. Draper Library, 1136 E. Pioneer Rd., 11:15 a.m. Runs Feb. 1-Feb. 25. Storytime Station: Stories, songs, and activities for children ages 2 - 5 with a participating adult. Free tickets available 15 minutes before starting times. Also at 1:15 p.m. Draper Library, 1136 E. Pioneer Rd., 11:15-11:45 a.m. Runs Mar. 18-Jan. 1. WVC Library Storytime: Storytime fun. West Valley Library, 2880 W. 3650 South, 11:15-11:45 a.m. Runs Mar. 4-Apr. 1. Wiggle Worms: A lively program of stories, songs, shakers and parachutes for infants and toddlers up to age 2 1/2 and their families. No registration required. Murray Library, 166 E. 5300 South, 11:1511:45 a.m. Runs Feb. 2-Feb. 11. Wiggle Worms: A lively program of stories, songs, shakers and parachutes for infants and toddlers up to age 2 1/2

and their families. No registration required. Murray Library, 166 E. 5300 South, 11:1511:45 a.m. Runs Mar. 2-Mar. 31. Preschool Storytime: This storytime features stories, songs and fingerplays for preschoolers ready to participate with or without their parents. No registration required. Ages 3-6. Taylorsville Library, 4870 S. 2700 West, 11:30 a.m. Runs Feb. 3-Feb. 24. Open Science Workshop: Also 2:30 - 4 p.m. Feb. 4 - Popsicle Catapults; Feb. 11 - Marshmallow Shooters; Feb. 18 - Marshmallow Launchers; Feb. 25 Marshmallow Towers. Discovery Gateway, 444 W. 100 South, noon-2 p.m. Runs Feb. 4-Feb. 25. Alphabetters: Stories, songs, rhymes, a simple craft or activity, and lots of fun for preschoolers/pre-readers. Children must be accompanied by a caring adult. Attendance limited. Tickets available at the Info Desk 15 minutes prior. Herriman Library, 5380 W. Herriman Main St., 1:302:15 p.m. Runs Feb. 11-Mar. 11. Meet The Engineer: The Leonardo’s engineer-in-residence, Bruce Kizerian, will lead activities to expand your engineering capabilities. Feel free to ask questions or bring personal projects! The Leonardo, 209 E. 500 South, 3 p.m. Ogden Nature Center Wild Wednesday: Learn about plants, animals, and the full ecology of the Wasatch Front every week. Feb. 11 - Wild Romance; Feb. 18 - Who’s a Buteo; Feb. 25 - Mammal Mania; Mar. 4 - Signs of Spring; Mar. 11 - Crazy and Curious Corvids; Mar. 18 - Going Green; Mar. 25 - Wetlands and Ponds. Ogden Nature Center, 966 W. 12th St., 3:45 p.m. Magna Chess Club: Weekly fun. Magna Library, 2675 S. 8950 West, 4-8:30 p.m. CUAC Art Workshops: Free art workshop with CUAC, a non-profit contemporary art organization operating in downtown Salt Lake City. Each week will present a new experience and new information. No registration necessary. In February the workshops will focus on the theme of Cultural Art Making. Elementary school ages. Sprague Library, 2131 S. 1100 East, 4 p.m. Runs Feb. 1-Feb. 25. Yoga For Kids: Fitness fun. Millcreek Library, 2250 Evergreen Ave., 4:30-5:15 p.m. Runs Feb. 1-Feb. 18.

Thursdays Little Chicks Classes: Tracy Aviary’s Preschool and Kindergarten classes offered once a week for six weeks. Classes feature a special bird visitor, a fun craft or activity, a snack, a sing-along song, and an engaging story connecting with our age-appropriate themes. All classes are designed for parents to attend and participate with their child. Visit www. tracyaviary.org/pre-k-classes/ to enroll online. $12 for Tracy Aviary members; $18 for non-members. Series registration

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No-Bored-Kids Calendar discount available. Tracy Aviary, 589 E. 1300 South, 9:30 a.m. Runs Feb. 12-Mar. 7. Preschool Storytime: This storytime features stories, songs and fingerplays for preschoolers ready to participate with or without their parents. No registration required. Ages 3-6. Also at 11 a.m. South Jordan Library, 10673 S. Redwood Rd., 10 a.m.; Kearns Library, 5350 S. 4220 West, 10:30-11:30 a.m.; Millcreek Library, 2250 Evergreen Ave., 10:30-11:20 a.m.; Taylorsville Library, 4870 S. 2700 West, 11:30 a.m. Runs Feb. 3-Feb. 24. American Sign Language Storytime: Second Thursday of every month. Barnes and Noble The Pointe at 53rd, 5249 S. State St., 10 a.m. Preschool Storytime: A fun, interactive, early literacy program designed for children from 3 to 6 years of age. Build language skills while enjoying stories, songs, crafts, and more. Park City Library, 1255 Park Ave., 10 a.m. Baby/Toddler Storytime: Fun books, songs, finger-plays and playtime. Activities are geared for babies and toddlers. Bingham Creek Library, 4834 W. 9000 South, 10:15-10:45 a.m. Runs Feb. 20Mar. 12. Toddler Storytime: Stories and songs for children ages 18 mos.-3 with a caregiver. Holladay Library, 2150 Murray Holladay Rd., 10:15-10:45 a.m. Runs Feb. 1-Feb. 26 and Runs Mar. 18-May. 7. Toddler Time: Stories, songs, and activities. Grown-up must accompany children. Ages 2-4. Millcreek Library, 2250 Evergreen Ave., 10:30-11:10 a.m.; Sandy Library, 10100 Petunia Way, 10:30 a.m. Runs Feb. 1-Mar. 5; West Jordan Library, 1825 W. 8030 South, 10:30-11 a.m. Whitmore Toddler Time: Storytime for ages 2 - 3 1/2 years with an adult caregiver. Whitmore Library, 2197 E. Ft. Union Blvd., 10:30-11 a.m. Runs Feb. 13-Feb. 26. Stop In For Stories: A morning story time full of books, songs, action rhymes and crafts for kids ages 2-7 and their families. No registration required. Murray Library, 166 E. 5300 South, 10:30-11 a.m. Runs Feb. 3-Feb. 13. Amigos Y Libros: Spanish/English Storytime. Spanish/English fun with stories, songs and more. Hunter Library, 4740 W. 4100 South, 11 a.m.-noon. Bilingual Story Time: Weekly. Magna Library, 2675 S. 8950 West, 11-11:30 a.m. Runs Feb. 1-Mar. 19. Tales For Tots: Tales for Tots creates hands-on storytelling adventures for

children with different stories and activities each day. Thursday storytimes take place in Museum of Natural Curiosity. Feb. 5 Bear Shadow, by Ann Whitford Paul; Feb. 12 - Just for You, by Mercer Mayer; Feb. 19 - Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear?, by Bill Martin Jr and Eric Carle; Feb. 26 - Animals Don’t, So I Won’t, by David G. Derrick, Jr.. March themes TBA. Thanksgiving Point, 3003 N. Thanksgiving Way, 11 a.m. ToddlerTime: A fun and engaging early literacy program designed for children from 18 months to 3 years of age. Interact with your toddler through books, music, and movement while exploring letters, sounds, and more. Park City Library, 1255 Park Ave., 11 a.m. Book Babies: A lapsit storytime for children under 2 years old with a participating adult caregiver. Whitmore Library, 2197 E. Ft. Union Blvd., 11:1511:45 a.m. Runs Feb. 6-Feb. 26. Baby & Me: Storytime for the little ones. West Valley Library, 2880 W. 3650 South, 11:30 a.m.-noon. Shark Feeding: Watch the Animal Husbandry staff feed the sharks in the 300,000 gallon shark tank! You can get an up-close view of the sharks feeding on fish. Living Planet Aquarium, 12033 South Lone Peak Parkway, 1:30 p.m. Meet The Artist: The Leonardo’s artist-inresidence, Liberty Blake, will lead activities to expand your artistic perspective. Feel free to ask questions or bring personal projects! The Leonardo, 209 E. 500 South, 3 p.m. Camp Read: Elementary grades. Whitmore Library, 2197 E. Ft. Union Blvd., 4:15-5 p.m. Runs Mar. 12-Mar. 26. Cine Latino: Traiga a toda la familia a ver “una pelicula familiar” en la biblioteca de Kearns. Traiga sus almohadas, mantas y aperitivos. Esta pelÃ cula estÃ¡ clasificada PG. Kearns Library, 5350 S. 4220 West, 6-8 p.m. Runs Mar. 1-May. 7. Jammy Time: An evening story time full of books, songs, action rhymes and crafts for kids ages 2-7 and their families. Kids are welcome to wear their jammies! No registration required. Murray Library, 166 E. 5300 South, 7-7:30 p.m. Runs Feb. 2-Feb. 12.

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classes are designed for parents to attend and participate with their child. Visit www. tracyaviary.org/pre-k-classes/ to enroll online. $12 for Tracy Aviary members; $18 for non-members. Series registration discount available. Tracy Aviary, 589 E. 1300 South, 9:30 a.m. Runs Feb. 12-Mar. 7. Columbus Children’s Storytime: Stories, songs, and fun activities for children age 2-5 years old. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required. Columbus Library, 2530 S. 500 East, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Runs Feb. 13-Apr. 24. Stop In For Stories: A morning story time full of books, songs, action rhymes and crafts for kids ages 2-7 and their families. No registration required. Murray Library, 166 E. 5300 South, 10:30-11 a.m. Runs Feb. 3-Feb. 13. Starring Gracie The Read Dog: Children take turns reading to Gracie the read dog from Intermountain Therapy Animals. Columbus Library, 2530 S. 500 East, 11 a.m.-noon. CUAC Art Workshops: Free art workshop with CUAC, a non-profit contemporary art organization operating in downtown Salt Lake City. Each week will present a new experience and new information. No registration necessary. In February the workshops will focus on the theme of Cultural Art Making. Ages 3-5. DayRiverside Library, 1575 W. 1000 North, 11 a.m. Runs Feb. 1-Feb. 27. Dollars & Cents Financial Literacy: Ages 5-8. Also noon. Feb. 13 - Valentine’s Day Math; Feb. 20 - Chocolate Math; Feb. 27 - Candy Math. March themes TBA. Discovery Gateway, 444 W. 100 South, 11 a.m. Amazing Me!: Ages 3-7 Also noon, 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Discovery Gateway, 444 W. 100 South, 11 a.m. Runs Mar. 6-Mar. 27. Toddler Time: Songs, rhymes, and a short story. Learn how to prepare your child for language and reading in a fun environment. Tickets available at the info desk 15 minutes prior. Herriman Library, 5380 W. Herriman Main St., 1:30-2 p.m. Runs Feb. 12-Apr. 23. Studio 444: Ages 4 and up. Feb. 6 - Felt Heart Pillows; Feb. 13 - Confetti Wax Melt Hearts; Feb. 20 - Cardboard Heart Art; Feb. 27 - Felted Love Bugs. March themes TBA. Discovery Gateway, 444 W. 100 South, 2 p.m. Science Matters: Ages 4+ yrs. Also at 4:30 p.m. Feb. 6 - Electric Circuits; Feb. 13 - Static Electricity; Feb. 20 - Turn on the Light!; Feb. 27 - Salt Dough Circuitry. March themes TBA. Discovery Gateway, 444 W. 100 South, 2:30 p.m.

Minecraft Tech Club: The group will play on MinecraftEdu, a version of Minecraft tailored specifically toward school-age children, with a librarian administrating and guiding the server session. Runs in fourweek sessions, with collaborative teams. Call 801-594-8611 to register for the next series. Registration opens Feb. 27. Sprague Library, 2131 S. 1100 East, 4 p.m. Runs Mar. 6-Mar. 27. African Tales: Where do stories come from and could they help the animals of Africa learn to get along? This exuberant and joyful storytelling showcases Afrofusion dance and music from nine African regions. Tickets $9. Utah Children’s Theatre, 3605 S. State St., 7-8:30 p.m. Runs Feb. 20-Mar. 13. Zorro: Don Diego De La Vega opposes the corrupt tyrants of Spanish California as the masked swordsman, Zorro. Tickets $14. Utah Children’s Theatre, 3605 S. State St., 7-8:30 p.m. Runs Mar. 27-Apr. 24. Pajama Storytime: An evening of fun and stories. Barnes and Noble Ft. Union, 7119 S. 1300 East, 7 p.m. Family Flicks At Snowbird: Free movies the whole family can enjoy every Friday. Feb. 13 - Goonies, Magpie Room; Feb. 20 - Big, The Atrium; Feb. 27 - The Sandlot, Magpie Room; Mar. 13 - E.T., The Atrium; Mar. 20 - Back To The Future, Magpie Room; Mar. 27 - Ghostbusters, The Atrium. Snowbird, Highway 210, Little Cottonwood Canyon, 7 p.m. Runs Feb. 13-Mar. 27. The 39 Steps: Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have “The 39 Steps”, a fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theater. Tickets $10/adult, $8/seniors, $6/student. Call 801-568-ARTS or visit sandyarts.com. Sandy City Hall, 10000 Centennial Pkwy, 7:30 p.m. Runs Feb. 20-Mar. 7.

Saturdays Little Chicks Classes: Tracy Aviary’s Preschool and Kindergarten classes offered once a week for six weeks. Classes feature a special bird visitor, a fun craft or activity, a snack, a sing-along song, and an engaging story connecting with our age-appropriate themes. All classes are designed for parents to attend and participate with their child. Visit www. tracyaviary.org/pre-k-classes/ to enroll online. $12 for Tracy Aviary members; $18 for non-members. Series registration discount available. Tracy Aviary, 589 E. 1300 South, 9:30 a.m. Runs Feb. 12-Mar. 7. Lego Fun: Lego free play! Legos provided. Bring imagination. Hunter Library, 4740 W. 4100 South, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Runs Feb. 1-May. 30.

Free Crafts For Kids: Weekly for ages 3 and up. Feb. 7 - From the Heart Coupons; Feb. 14 - Uncle Sam’s U.S. Mask; Feb 21 Roar-A-Lot Lion Puppet; Feb. 28 - Hats Off Pencil Holder; Mar. 7 - Hold-It-All Buggy Clip; Mar. 14 - Lucky Catch Leprechaun; Mar. 21 - Feathery Friend; Mar. 28 Changing Caterpillar. Lakeshore Learning, 5480 S. 900 East, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Call 801-568-ARTS or visit sandyarts.com. Sandy City Hall, 10000 Centennial Pkwy, 7:30 p.m. Runs Feb. 20-Mar. 7.

Saturday Storytime: A fun new storybook each week. Barnes and Noble Sugar House, 1104 E. 2100 South, 11 a.m. Also, Barnes and Noble West Jordan, 7157 Plaza Center Dr., 11 a.m. Minecraft Tech Club: The group will play on MinecraftEdu, a version of Minecraft tailored specifically toward school-age children, with a librarian administrating and guiding the server session. Runs in fourweek sessions, with collaborative teams. Call 801-594-8611 to register for the next series. Anderson-Foothill Library, 1135 S. 2100 East, 1-2 p.m. African Tales: Where do stories come from and could they help the animals of Africa learn to get along? This exuberant and joyful storytelling showcases Afrofusion dance and music from nine African regions. Tickets $9. Also 4:30-6 p.m. Utah Children’s Theatre, 3605 S. State St., 1-2:30 p.m. Runs Feb. 21-Mar. 14. Zorro: Don Diego De La Vega opposes the corrupt tyrants of Spanish California as the masked swordsman, Zorro. Tickets $14. Also 4:30-6 p.m. Utah Children’s Theatre, 3605 S. State St., 1-2:30 p.m. Runs Mar. 28-Apr. 25. Studio 444: Ages 4 and up. Also 3 p.m. Feb. 14 - Woven Heart Mobile; Feb. 21 Crazy Chocolate Box Art; Feb. 28 - Heart Lands. March themes TBA. Discovery Gateway, 444 W. 100 South, 1 p.m. Highlights Of The Collection Tour: Learn about the exhibits in this 30-minute tour. Utah Museum of Fine Arts, 410 Campus Center Dr., 1:30 p.m. Shark Feeding: Watch the Animal Husbandry staff feed the sharks in the 300,000 gallon shark tank! You can get an up-close view of the sharks feeding on fish. Living Planet Aquarium, 12033 South Lone Peak Parkway, 1:30 p.m. Serendipitous Saturdays And Sundays: Using supplies provided by the Library, you’ll be able to create and take home something extraordinary. Chapman Library, 577 S. 900 West, 4 p.m. Science Saturdays: Ages 4 and up. Feb. 7 - Dirty Hands; Feb. 14 - Try New Foods; Feb. 21 - Love Your Veggies; Feb. 28 Cabbage Juice & Candy. March themes TBA. Discovery Gateway, 444 W. 100 South, 4 p.m. The 39 Steps: Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have “The 39 Steps”, a fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theater. Tickets $10/adult, $8/seniors, $6/student.

St. Patrick’s Day Guessing Jar: Submit your guess for a chance to win the full jar! Hunter Library, 4740 W. 4100 South, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Runs Mar. 2-Mar. 17.

Chinese New Year. Stop by the Information Desk to pick up a craft to make at home. Taylorsville Library, 4870 S. 2700 West, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Runs Feb. 17-Feb. 21.

Imagination Station: Discovery Gateway, 444 W. 100 South, 1-3 p.m. Runs Feb. 1-Mar. 29.

In & Out Burger Reading Program: Pickup your tracking records at the library. Hunter Library, 4740 W. 4100 South, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Runs Mar. 7-Apr. 18.

Highlights Of The Collection Tour: Learn about the exhibits in this 30-minute tour. Utah Museum of Fine Arts, 410 Campus Center Dr., 1:30 p.m. Runs Feb. 1-Dec. 31.

Help The Grinch!: Help the Grinch grow his heart by decorating a heart and adding it to his. Sandy Library, 10100 Petunia Way, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Runs Feb. 2-Feb. 14.

I Spy Scavenger Hunt: Celebrate Walter Wick’s birthday at the library. What do you spy? Complete the scavenger hunt and return to the desk for a prize. Taylorsville Library, 4870 S. 2700 West, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Runs Feb. 24-Feb. 28.

Shark Feeding: Watch the Animal Husbandry staff feed the sharks in the 300,000 gallon shark tank! You can get an up-close view of the sharks feeding on fish. Living Planet Aquarium, 12033 South Lone Peak Parkway, 1:30 p.m. Runs Feb. 1-May. 31.

Teddy Bear Seek & Find: Find the teddy bear hidden in the kids area and get a kiss (a Hershey’s kiss). Sandy Library, 10100 Petunia Way, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Runs Feb. 2-Feb. 14.

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Serendipitous Saturdays And Sundays: Using supplies provided by the Library, you’ll be able to create and take home something extraordinary. Chapman Library, 577 S. 900 West, 4 p.m. Runs Feb. 1-Mar. 31.

Other Ongoing Beehive Book Challenge: Pick up a stamp card for your grade, read the Beehive Nominee books to fill up your stamp card, turn in your completed stamp card for a voucher for a FREE book. South Jordan Library, 10673 S. Redwood Rd., 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Runs Feb. 2-Mar. 31. Candy Jar Guessing Game: Guess how many are in the jar. You could win a great prize for the best guess. South Jordan Library, 10673 S. Redwood Rd., 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Runs Feb. 2-Feb. 28. Hearts Lace & Love: Make a valentine for someone special you love. All ages. Drop in during library hours. Columbus Library, 2530 S. 500 East, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Runs Feb. 2-Feb. 14. Help The Grinch!: Kids, help the Grinch grow his heart by decorating a heart and adding it to his. Sandy Library, 10100 Petunia Way, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Runs Feb. 2-Feb. 14. Road Trip Through The Alphabet: Pick authors whose last name all start with a different letter. Return your completed reading record to the library before Saturday, Feb. 28 and get a prize. Taylorsville Library, 4870 S. 2700 West, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Runs Feb. 2-Feb. 28. Teddy Bear Seek & Find: Find the teddy bear hidden in the kids area and get a kiss (a Hershey’s kiss). Sandy Library, 10100 Petunia Way, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Runs Feb. 2-Feb. 14. KUED Super Readers Marathon: Keep track of your minutes during the month of March. Print your log by visiting www.kued. org/reading or pick up a log at the library. There will be a super reader party on April 11! Hunter Library, 4740 W. 4100 South, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Runs Mar. 1-Mar. 30.

Match The Characters: Kids, match the famous characters with their pair and get a prize! Sandy Library, 10100 Petunia Way, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Runs Feb. 17-Feb. 28. Mardi Gras Coin Guessing Jar: We’ll show you what 1 and 10 coins look like in jars. You have to guess how many coins are in the mystery jar. Cast your ballot at the reference desk. The closest winner wins a prize. Calvin S. Smith Library, 810 E. 3300 South, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Runs Feb. 2-Feb. 14. My Heart Is Like A Zoo Storywalk: Create your own lion puppet to walk around with you as you read My Heart Is Like a Zoo by award-winning designer Michael Hall. Sandy Library, 10100 Petunia Way, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Runs Feb. 2-Feb. 14. Chinese New Year Origami: Drop in and fold a Chinese New Year origami animal! Calvin S. Smith Library, 810 E. 3300 South, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Runs Feb. 17-Feb. 21. Seuss Search: Family drop-in family activity. Calvin S. Smith Library, 810 E. 3300 South, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Runs Mar. 2-Mar. 7. Borax Rainbow: Drop in family activity. Calvin S. Smith Library, 810 E. 3300 South, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Runs Mar. 9-Mar. 14. 2015 Beehive Book Challenge Begins: Pick up a stamp card for your grade from the library. Read the Beehive Nominee books to fill up your stamp card. You must turn in a ballot to receive a stamp. Read & Vote until your card is full. Turn in your completed stamp card for a voucher for a FREE book. South Jordan Library, 10673 S. Redwood Rd., 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Runs Feb. 2-Mar. 31. Postcards For Your Valentine: Send a Valentine to your favorite author or book character. Write your Valentine a note on a postcard provided by the library. The library will send the postcards in time for Valentine’s Day. South Jordan Library, 10673 S. Redwood Rd., 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Runs Feb. 4-Feb. 12. Paper Fortune Cookie: Celebrate the

Fairy Tale Scavenger Hunt: How well do you know the fairy tales? Complete the scavenger hunt and return to the Info Desk for a small prize. Taylorsville Library, 4870 S. 2700 West, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Runs Mar. 9-Mar. 14. Spring Showers Take Home Craft: Stop by the Info Desk and pick up a spring craft to make at home. Taylorsville Library, 4870 S. 2700 West, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Runs Mar. 16-Mar. 21. Eggstravaganza Contest: How many eggs do you see? Guess correctly and you might win ALL the candy in the jar. Taylorsville Library, 4870 S. 2700 West, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Runs Mar. 30-Apr. 4. LEGO® Mania: Drop off your design at any City Library location between Feb. 14-21. Accepted models will be on display Feb. 24-Mar. 28, and ribbons will be awarded in a variety of categories. Up to age 12. One entry per child. Entries must be no larger than 12”x12”x12”. SLC Main Library, 210 E. 400 South, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Runs Feb. 14-Feb. 21. March Madness Book Tournament: All City LIbrary locations. Select your favorite Beehive Book Award nominees in a NCAA tournament-style literary tournament. Each week, you’ll be able to help determine which book titles will advance from the Sweet 16 to Elite Eight, Final Four, and champion spot. The tournament will conclude at a celebration on Saturday, March 21, where the winning title will be unveiled. SLC Main Library, 210 E. 400 South, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Runs Feb. 23-Mar. 21. Candy Bar Guessing Contest: Try to guess which candy bars are pictured and get a piece of chocolate when you turn in your completed form. Get all the answers right and you will be entered into a drawing for a yummy chocolate prize. Draper Library, 1136 E. Pioneer Rd., 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Runs Feb. 23-Mar. 14. Penguin Feeding: Did you know Gentoo penguins eat 10% of their body weight every day? Come watch them be fed and learn more fun facts from our Education Presenters and our Husbandry staff members who take care of the penguins. Living Planet Aquarium, 12033 South Lone Peak Parkway, 4-4:30 p.m. Runs Feb. 1-May. 31. Milk The Cow: Monday through Saturday. Tokens are $1 per person for the demo. All in attendance are invited to give it try. Wheeler Farm, 6351 S. 900 East, 5 p.m.

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Places To Party By Jennifer Holmberg

Transform Your Backyard Into Birthday HQ Backyard Parties can make any space into a fun zone

Looking for an active, action packed, hassle free, fun party for anyone from your youngest child to your grandpa? Well, look no further than Backyard Parties, a local party company that brings the party to you and prides themselves in making the entertainment the least of your worries. Backyard Parties started in 2011 with just two water slides, but since has exploded into a one stop entertainment shop with bounce houses, face painting, glitter body art tattoos, snowball and balloon games, rocket launchers, a shaved ice machine, and laser tag. Customizable options for your party are one of the things that make Backyard Parties so unique. “I love helping clients bring worry-free

entertainment to their events. We take care of the set-up and take down of our equipment.” says owner, Adria Williams. “No one does a laser tag party like us,” says Adria. We make it fun and not at all about winning. We use high quality infrared guns that have a 100 ft. range and no headbands or vests are required. We also bring inflatable bunkers to the party. Laser tag can be rented from 2 to 4 hours and an attendant stays for the length of the party. Several different laser tag games can be organized such as: Mercenary, Judge Dredd, Sniper and Zombie. “Our other services are unique and fun and will keep the kids busy and engaged.” explains Williams when asked about the uniqueness of her business. Want a snowball fight when there is no snow? Need some glitter tattoos to make your party sparkle? Water balloon games? Rocket making and launching? Backyard Parties has it all! Parties can be hosted in most locations from backyards and churches to school gyms, parks, or basements. The amount of space needed for each item varies and party planning help is provided. Decorations, treats, and prizes are not included. Party services start at $40 and are completely customizable to fit your needs and budget. For additional information, parent reviews, contact information, or to book your party, please visit bkydparties.com or call 801.608.1971.

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Teen Scene By Heidi Smith Luedtke, PhD

Attention Span: How Today’s Teens and Families Handle ADHD As a child, Grant Haskell, age 17, was a high-energy tyke who hated the feel of clothing tags, cried with fingernail clipping, and disliked foods touching on his plate. For years, the family thought he had sensoryintegration issues, and they secured special classroom services to accommodate Grant’s energy level. Then in middle school, with multiple teachers and classes, his grades plummeted and he became depressed. Antidepressants and a therapist didn’t work. His mother, Kate, suspected a sleep disorder— which looks like hyperactivity in younger children and explained his high energy when he was younger. Grant was diagnosed with periodic movement sleep disorder, sleep apnea, and restless leg syndrome. His mood improved with treatment, but his ability to track assignments and pay attention in class didn’t. Finally Kate took Grant to the University of Washington’s LEARN Clinic for a full evaluation, and in 8th grade he was diagnosed with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. As a family therapist who sees ADHD patients, Kate felt terrible for not recognizing it. In contrast, Eric* went on ADHD medication in third grade for hyperactive/impulsive behavior. By fifth grade he had settled down, and his dad and stepmom stopped medication because they didn’t like its “zombie effect.” Then things

also fell apart for Eric under the new pressures of middle school but because he had no co-existing disorders to manage, his family has stayed away from medication. Instead they’ve upped the structure of their home life, managing Eric’s nutrition and monitoring his sleep to make sure he gets enough. The 15-year-old has mediocre grades but is managing.

The scope of ADHD According the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 11 percent of children ages 4-17 (that’s 6.4 million), mostly boys, were diagnosed with ADHD in 2011, an increase from 9.5 percent in 2007. Whether the uptick is due to better diagnosis, overdiagnosis, or misdiagnosis is up for debate, but experts agree ADHD is real. It’s also tricky. Two-thirds of diagnosed children have co-existing disorders such as anxiety, depression, or a learning disability, so parsing the disorders and medications is an evolving process, as the Haskell family discovered. Moreover, symptoms change with age: classic hyperactivity and impulsivity fade by early adolescence, and can be replaced by issues such as depression, so ADHD is less recognizable. “Until the 1990’s, we typically stopped treating kids ages 11-14 with ADHD medication because we had been treating the

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hyperactivity/impulsivity,” says Dr. Lawrence Diller, author of Running on Ritalin and a longtime behavioral/developmental pediatrician. These days, he explains, kids who took meds when they were younger might stop due to insurance reasons or lack of family follow-up, but many others stay on medication, as in his middle to upper middleclass California community. There, kids commonly stay on meds throughout adolescence because academic expectations are high, schedules are rigorous, and college is the goal. As college-educated professionals, Kate and her husband always expected Grant to attend college immediately after high school, but their mindset has shifted since seeing his struggles. Now in his senior year, Grant feels so frustrated by the classroom setting that he fulfilled elective requirements through an autumn National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) course and hadn’t decided whether to complete his final English credit at the local community college or his high school. He found success in his school’s Future Business Leaders of America club as well as through an internship writing code for a computer company. Grant has looked at small colleges with block schedules but is also considering working or moving abroad for a while when he graduates, possibly trying

college later. His parents are onboard with these choices.

Finding and directing focus Helping ADHD teens find success in something they love is critical for their self-confidence, says Lara Honos-Webb, Ph.D., a psychologist and author of The Gift of ADHD. She works with kids to combat self-defeating beliefs, build confidence, and develop motivation on their own terms. ADHD teens are typically bright and creative but may struggle with emotional skills and executive functions such as task initiation and time management—in a classroom, this can look like laziness or boredom. Homework can feel overwhelming, too. By high school, negative feedback from parents and teachers has often spiraled kids’ confidence into the basement. Add a complex schedule and more challenging academics, and kids may give up. Eric and Grant typically start the year well, but fizzle out during spring semester. Elaine Taylor-Klaus, cofounder of ImpactADHD (www.impactadhd.com), an organization that coaches parents in providing ADHD kids with effective support, says shifting expectations to focus on a child’s gifts rather than deficits is critical for the relationship. A certified parent coach, TaylorKlaus, who has ADD herself,

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three special-needs kids, and a husband with ADD was frustrated for years in her search for help. Typically, she says, parents (and teachers) focus on organization systems—planners and calendars—but give up if they don’t work. Three years ago, she and cofounder Diane Dempster created ImpactADHD to offer online and phone coaching to parents, essential to those without a specialized healthcare provider due to limited insurance, schedules, or remote locations. “That parent shift in perspective is really complex. You don’t just will yourself to think about ADHD differently,” says Taylor-Klaus. Even with the benefit of Kate’s profession as a therapist, Kate and Grant agree they clashed often. Finding strategies for tracking homework was key, but most important, says Kate, was the parental shift in expectations of what success looks like. To support Eric, Kerri tracks his homework via the online homework portal so she knows what’s coming and offers to help him study for tests. “I try not to be that overbearing parent, because I want him to learn to self-manage, but I’ll say casually, ‘Hey, let me know if you’d like help studying for that upcoming vocabulary quiz,” she says. As an academic and financial aid advisor at a regional university, Kerri has seen firsthand the freshmen who struggle in their first year away from special education support, helpful parents, and accessible medication. For some students, it’s the perfect storm, she says. She wants Eric to go to college—and so does he—but she recognizes top grades may not be part of the picture. It’s too early to say what he will choose. Whatever it is, his family has his back.

February 14 Saturday Saturday Movie Matinee: Bring pillows and get comfortable. Some chair seating for teens and adults. The movie is Maleficent (97 minutes minutes, rated PG). Taylorsville Library, 4870 S. 2700 West, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Death By Chocolate Party: Teens. Whitmore Library, 2197 E. Ft. Union Blvd., 3-5 p.m.

17 Tuesday Teen Gaming Night: All teens are invited for video and board games in the Library Auditorium. Ages 11-18 years old. Magna Library, 2675 S. 8950 West, 6-7 p.m.

18 Wednesday Inklings: Middle and high schoolers, come share your novellas, short stories, and poems with other teens who love to write for fun. Read your writing out loud, edit with groups, get feedback and inspiration. South Jordan Library, 10673 S. Redwood Rd., 4-5:30 p.m.

19 Thursday Candy Science: Explore the sweet side of science by using candy in actual science experiments. All supplies are provided. Grades 4-7. Herriman Library, 5380 W. Herriman Main St., 4:30-5:30 p.m. Ductigami: Make the latest duct tape fashions, including flip flops, hats, wallets and more! Registration is required online or a the library. Ages 11-17. Bingham Creek Library, 4834 W. 9000 South, 6-7 p.m. Whitmore Anime Club: Teens. Whitmore Library, 2197 E. Ft. Union Blvd., 6:45-8:30 p.m.

20 Friday Scientist In The Spotlight: This program creates a bridge between the public and local scientists in an informal atmosphere where visitors can ask questions and learn more about current research. Feb. 20 Zooarchaeology with Erik Martin. Natural History Museum of Utah, 301 Wakara Way, 2-4 p.m. Shrinky Dink Creations: Create your own... whatever! Design, color, and shrink your creation... then feel free to make it into a key chain, jewelery, magnet, etc. West Valley Library, 2880 W. 3650 South, 3-5 p.m. Magna Anime Club: We will be watching Sword Art Online. Content is unrated, tough showings have been pre-screened. Teens ages 11-17. Magna Library, 2675 S. 8950 West, 4-5 p.m.

21 Saturday Yu-Gi-Oh: Fun for Teens. Hunter Library, 4740 W. 4100 South, 2:30-5 p.m.

23 Monday Teen Service Club: Give back to your community and have fun at the same time. Come when you can, no commitment required. Projects vary based on need. Kearns Library, 5350 S. 4220 West, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Afterschool Poetry: Try out different types of poetry-art, make your own magnetic poetry set, and participate in a real poetry slam! Ages 11-17. Magna Library, 2675 S. 8950 West, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

24 Tuesday West Jordan Anime Club: Teens. 100 South Park, 100 S. 600 East, Alpine, 4-5:30 p.m. Teens Teach Tuesdays: Monthly. Magna Library, 2675 S. 8950 West, 6-7 p.m.

25 Wednesday Stupid Cupid: It’s February. Time to celebrate all things about love -- or NOT. Join in the fun and celebrate all things unromantic. Ages 1217. South Jordan Library, 10673 S. Redwood Rd., 4-5:30 p.m.

26 Thursday Driving Miss Daisy: Walk-Ons, Inc. presents the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama Driving Miss Daisy starring Jayne Luke & Curley Green for three performances only, Feb. 26-27. Free. Utah Cultural Celebration Center, 1355 W. 3100 South, 10 a.m. Teen Trivia Challenge: Teens will compete headto-head on trivia based on popular books, television series, comics, and other sources. The person with the most correct answers at the end of the challenge wins a grand prize and the title of Teen Trivia Champion. SLC Main Library, 210 E. 400 South, 4-5 p.m. Space: Fun activities, crafts and games. Registration is required online or at the library. Ages 11-17. Bingham Creek Library, 4834 W. 9000 South, 6-7 p.m. Dr. Caleb Scharf - Cosmic (In)Significance: Based around material in his latest book, The Copernicus Complex, which was named the Science Book of the Year by The London Times, Dr. Caleb Scharf presents a grand survey of the quest to learn about life in the universe. Register online. Free event. Natural History Museum of Utah, 301 Wakara Way, 7 p.m. Disruptive Tech - The Unrecognizable World Of Tech And Culture With David Pogue: NHMU 2015 Keynote Lecture. David Pogue is Host of NOVA ScienceNow & a Yahoo Tech Columnist. As Yahoo’s tech reviewer,the Emmy award-winning technology and science writer has a front-row seat to observe the blazing-fast torrent of new inventions. Tickets $12. Kingsbury Hall, 1395 E. Presidents Cir., 7 p.m.

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planning and implementing library programs for their peers, make new friends, and earn volunteer hours. Must complete a Volunteer Application. Ages 12-18. South Jordan Library, 10673 S. Redwood Rd., 2-3 p.m. Yu-Gi-Oh! Tournament: Battle other players and see how good you really are. Bingham Creek Library, 4834 W. 9000 South, 2-5:30 p.m. Gamers’ Club: Magic, The Gathering and Yu-Gi-Oh! tournaments. Win prizes. All skill levels welcome. Kearns Library, 5350 S. 4220 West, 3-5 p.m. Riverton Anime Club: Learn about Japanese culture, play games, discuss your favorite manga/anime with friends. Ages 10-17. Riverton Library, 12877 S. 1830 West, 3-4 p.m. Anime Club: Teens. Ruth Vine Tyler Library, 8041 S. Wood St., 3-4:30 p.m.

March 2 Monday Make Fashion Headbands: All the rage, fancy headbands embellished with lace, bows, ribbon flowers, beads & bangles. All materials are supplied. Ages 10 and up. West Jordan Library, 1825 W. 8030 South, 7-8 p.m.

3 Tuesday Vintage Dance Class: Old Glory Vintage Dancers teach Vintage Dance Classes. Ages 14-adult. Viridian Event Center, 1825 W. 8030 South, 8:30-9:30 p.m.

4 Wednesday Make Your Own Mini-robot: Make your own motorized robot. All supplies provided. One robot per teen. Kearns Library, 5350 S. 4220 West, 3-4 p.m. Teen Art Lab: Explore your creativity and learn a variety of new crafts. CD Scratch Art. Chapman Library, 577 S. 900 West, 3:30 p.m.

Dr. Seuss Birthday Party: Dr. Seuss turns another year older and we need to celebrate in true Seuss style. We will have games, prizes, and of course, cake. For ages 12-17. Herriman Library, 5380 W. Herriman Main St., 7-8:30 p.m.

6 Friday Scientist In The Spotlight: This program creates a bridge between the public and local scientists in an informal atmosphere where visitors can ask questions and learn more about current research. Carnivore Conservation with Mark Chynoweth. Natural History Museum of Utah, 301 Wakara Way, 2-4 p.m. Button Making: Fun for teens. Hunter Library, 4740 W. 4100 South, 3-5 p.m. Millcreek Teen Advisory Board: Make a difference. Millcreek Library, 2250 Evergreen Ave., 3-4 p.m. Magna Anime Club: Anime movie fun. Magna Library, 2675 S. 8950 West, 4-5 p.m.

7 Saturday Spanish Conversation Club: Post-beginner Spanish conversation. A short reading or themed questions will guide each session. No sign up required. SLC Main Library, 210 E. 400 South, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Epic - What Will Happen Next?: Epic, from Next Stage Productions, is a show where the audience decides which path the characters follow as their adventures unfold. TIckets $12/adult and $9/student and include museum general admission. Also at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. The Leonardo, 209 E. 500 South, 11 a.m.

12 Thursday Teen Movie Night: Bring a blanket or curl up on one of our huge beanbags. This month’s feature is Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy. A group of intergalactic criminals are forced to work together to stop a fanatical warrior from taking control of the universe. Bingham Creek Library, 4834 W. 9000 South, 6-8:30 p.m.

13 Friday Mini Weapons Of Mass Destruction: Build small catapults, shooters, slingshots and more. Then you will be able to practice your skills with target shooting. West Valley Library, 2880 W. 3650 South, 3-5 p.m. Friday The 13th Photo Scavenger Hunt: Teens ages 12-19 will be given a list of items to look for and can compete individually or as part of a team to find and photograph as many items as possible from their list. The team or individual that has photographed the highest number of listed items will win a prize! SLC Main Library, 210 E. 400 South, 3:30-5 p.m. Teen Friday: Afterschool fun. Whitmore Library, 2197 E. Ft. Union Blvd., 4-5:30 p.m.

14 Saturday Celebrate Pi Day: Following the Saturday Movie Matinee, teens are eligible for a free, individually wrapped mini pie to celebrate Pi Day (while supplies last). Happy 3.14! Taylorsville Library, 4870 S. 2700 West, 1-3 p.m.

Herriman Teen Advisory Board: Help at teen library programs, suggest programming ideas, meet new friends, & earn volunteer hours. To join, pick up an application at the info desk. Herriman Library, 5380 W. Herriman Main St., 11 a.m.-noon.

Magic - The Gathering® At Main: Whether you’re brand new to the game or a seasoned veteran looking for some matchmaking, grab a friend and head down to the Main Library! Beginners and learners are welcome. Prizes and snacks will be available for participants. SLC Main Library, 210 E. 400 South, 2-4 p.m.

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Harry Potter Fest: Teens. Millcreek Library, 2250 Evergreen Ave., 4-5:30 p.m.

CD Crafts: Teens. Whitmore Library, 2197 E. Ft. Union Blvd., 4-5:30 p.m.

Teen Laser Tag: Join your friends after hours at the library for laser tag battles. Some prizes will be awarded. To register- call or come in starting March 2. Space is limited. Ages 11-16. Sandy Library, 10100 Petunia Way, 7:30-8:30 p.m.

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Sandy Anime Club: Come to talk anime, screen shows, make something Japanese, and enjoy Japanese food. Teens Sandy Library, 10100 Petunia Way, 4-5 p.m.

SLCO Youth Government: Teens. Magna Library, 2675 S. 8950 West, 4:30-6 p.m.

West Jordan Anime Club: Teens. 100 South Park, 100 S. 600 East, Alpine, 4-5:30 p.m.

Teen Movie Matinee: A movie and some treats. The movie is “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay” rated PG-13, 123 minutes. Sandy Library, 10100 Petunia Way, 3:305:30 p.m.

Teen Advisory Board: Teens assist with planning and implementing library programs for their peers, make new friends, and earn volunteer hours. Must complete a Volunteer Application. Ages 1218. Bingham Creek Library, 4834 W. 9000 South, 6-7 p.m.

Science Movie Night: Free movie screenings followed by lively discussion with an expert in the field, presented by the Natural History Museum of Utah in partnership with the Utah Film Center, and The City Library. SLC Main Library, 210 E. 400 South, 7 p.m.

Teen Yak & Snack: Yak & Snack is a a time hang out with other teens and talk (yakkity yak!) about books and other stuff... and yep, there are got snacks too. South Jordan Library, 10673 S. Redwood Rd., 4-5 p.m.

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Kearns Library Anime Club: Fun for teens. Kearns Library, 5350 S. 4220 West, 3-4:30 p.m.

17 Tuesday Teen Lucky Charms: Grab some luck of the Irish by designing and making your own shrinky dink lucky charm keychain. All supplies provided, but come with ideas. Herriman Library, 5380 W. Herriman Main St., 4-5 p.m.

Teen Scene Calendar

Teen Gaming Night: All teens are invited for video and board games in the Library Auditorium. Ages 11-18 years old. Magna Library, 2675 S. 8950 West, 6-7 p.m.

19 Thursday Whitmore Anime: Teens. Whitmore Library, 2197 E. Ft. Union Blvd., 6:45-8:30 p.m. Prose And The Spoken Word: Local author Bryan Young invites you to a monthly series of fiction readings featuring visiting and local authors, as well as readings from you! SLC Main Library, 210 E. 400 South, 7-9 p.m.

20 Friday Scientist In The Spotlight: This program creates a bridge between the public and local scientists in an informal atmosphere where visitors can ask questions and learn more about current research. Ant Plants with Georgia Sinimbu. Natural History Museum of Utah, 301 Wakara Way, 2-4 p.m. Hour Of Code: Interested in learning how to learn computer programming code? There will be a limited number of ipads for you to use in this class, but if you have your own, please feel free to bring it along. West Valley Library, 2880 W. 3650 South, 3-5 p.m. Magna Anime Club: Anime movie fun. Magna Library, 2675 S. 8950 West, 4-5 p.m.

21 Saturday Yu-Gi-Oh: Fun for Teens. Hunter Library, 4740 W. 4100 South, 2:30-5 p.m.

23 Monday Kearns Library Anime Club: Fun for teens. Kearns Library, 5350 S. 4220 West, 3-4:30 p.m. Afterschool Poetry: Try out different types of poetry-art, make your own magnetic poetry set, and participate in a real poetry slam! Ages 11-17. Magna Library, 2675 S. 8950 West, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

24 Tuesday West Jordan Anime Club: Teens. 100 South Park, 100 S. 600 East, Alpine, 4-5:30 p.m.

games. South Jordan Library, 10673 S. Redwood Rd., 4-5:30 p.m. Hack-a-Thon: Teens. Viridian Event Center, 1825 W. 8030 South, 6-9 p.m.

26 Thursday Headbands: Teens. Riverton Library, 12877 S. 1830 West, 4-4:30 p.m. Teen Program: Fun activities, crafts and games. Bingham Creek Library, 4834 W. 9000 South, 6-7 p.m.

27 Friday Mini Robots: Make a mini robot. You can earn up to a $5 fine waiver when you participate in this activity. West Valley Library, 2880 W. 3650 South, 3-5 p.m. How To Build A Computer: With this simple class you will learn how to get started, where to buy parts and how to put everything together. Meet at the Information Desk in the Columbus Library. Columbus Library, 2530 S. 500 East, 3:304:30 p.m.

community and have fun at the same time. Come when you can, no commitment required. Projects vary based on need. Kearns Library, 5350 S. 4220 West, 3:304:30 p.m. Teen Hour: Talk with friends, do homework, play games, play Wii, or participate in the Teen Librarian’s provided activities. Every Mon.-Thurs. on school days. 3-4 p.m. Ages 12-19. Holladay Library, 2150 Murray Holladay Rd., 3-4 p.m. Sit And Stitch: Bring your crochet, knitting or sewing project & gather with others who have a common thread. Teens and adults. West Jordan Library, 1825 W. 8030 South, 7-8:30 p.m.

31 Tuesday Kearns Library 8th Annual Anime Art Contest: Teens. Kearns Library, 5350 S. 4220 West, 8-9 p.m.

Ongoing

After Hours Gaming Party: Play Minecraft and other games after the library closes. Permission slip from a parent/guardian required. Attendance is limited. Register in advance. Kearns Library, 5350 S. 4220 West, 6-8 p.m.

Tuesdays

Minecraft After Hours: Play Minecraft after hours at the Taylorsville Library. Space limited. Registration and permission slips are required. Registration begins March 2. Pick up the permission slip and register at the Info Desk. Taylorsville Library, 4870 S. 2700 West, 6-8 p.m.

Dungeons & Dragons Role Playing Game For Beginners: Break out your twenty-sided die, Dungeon Master, and start an adventure with new friends. If you’re new to the game of Dungeons & Dragons, you can learn to build a character ready to take on whatever the story may hold. Chapman Library, 577 S. 900 West, 6-8 p.m.

28 Saturday Teen Advisory Board: Teens assist with planning and implementing library programs for their peers, make new friends, and earn volunteer hours. Must complete a Volunteer Application. Ages 12-18. South Jordan Library, 10673 S. Redwood Rd., 2-3 p.m. Yu-Gi-Oh! Tournament: Battle other players and see how good you really are. Bingham Creek Library, 4834 W. 9000 South, 2-5:30 p.m. Gamers’ Club: Magic, The Gathering and Yu-Gi-Oh! tournaments. Win prizes. All skill levels welcome. Kearns Library, 5350 S. 4220 West, 3-5 p.m. Riverton Anime Club: Learn about Japanese culture, play games, discuss your favorite manga/anime with friends. Ages 10-17. Riverton Library, 12877 S. 1830 West, 3-4 p.m.

Teens Teach Tuesdays: Monthly. Magna Library, 2675 S. 8950 West, 6-7 p.m.

Make It @ Your Library: Teen drop-in activity. Sprague Library, 2131 S. 1100 East, 3-4:30 p.m.

25 Wednesday

30 Monday

Teen Program: Fun activities, crafts and

Teen Service Club: Give back to your

How To Avoid Falling For A Jerk/Jerkette: Free class by USU Salt Lake County Extension. Viridian Event Center, 1825 W. 8030 South, 6-8:30 p.m. Runs Mar. 3-Mar. 17.

Saturdays Saturday Movie Matinee: 1st showtime is 1 p.m. and 2nd showtime is 3 p.m. We’ll do back-to-back showings, so you have two chances to come watch the classic movies you love. Holladay Library, 2150 Murray Holladay Rd., noon-5:30 p.m.

Other Ongoing Hour Of Code: Teen drop-in activity. Calvin S. Smith Library, 810 E. 3300 South, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Runs Mar 16-Mar 21. Blackout Poetry Contest: Black-out poetry is the art of taking a page of text and covering most of the words, leaving only enough words showing to make a poem. Pick up a page of text and an entry form at the Herriman library info desk. Entries due Apr. 10. Ages 12-17. Herriman Library, 5380 W. Herriman Main St., 10:15 a.m.-9 p.m. Runs Mar 16-Apr 10. Teen Hour: Talk with friends, do homework, play games, play Wii, or participate in the Teen Librarian’s provided activities. Every Mon.-Thurs. on school days. 3-4 p.m. Ages 12-19. Holladay Library, 2150 Murray Holladay Rd., 3-4 p.m. FEBRUARY/MARCH 2015 UTAHFAMILY.COM 63

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