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Apr. 1 2008 12:53 pm
Free happenings in April:
APRIL 28
Yu-Gi-Oh Tournament 3:30-4:30 p.m. Ages 9-18 battle it out. Bring your own cards. Prizes for the top five finishers. Hollyhock Branch Library, 15844 N. Hollyhock St., Surprise. FREE. 602-652-3000. www.mcldaz.org.
Teddy Bear Picnic 10 a.m.-noon Bring a sack lunch and your favorite stuffed animal, and join in games, crafts and stories outside of the library. Fountain Hills Branch Library, 12901 N. La Montana Drive, Fountain Hills. FREE. 602-652-3000. www.mcldaz.org.
Big Family Game Night 5-7 p.m. Mondays. Bring the family for a night of fun board games. Aguila Branch Library, 51300 W. U.S. 60, Aguila. FREE. 928-685-2214. www.mcldaz.org.
APRIL 29
Teen Council 4-5 p.m. Teens plan library activities and programs. Fountain Hills Branch Library, 12901 N. La Montana Drive, Fountain Hills. FREE. 602-652-3000. www.mcldaz.org.
Reading Really Rocks Family Story Time With Craft 11-11:45 a.m. Tuesdays. Children with adult accompaniment enjoy books, rhymes and crafts. Northwest Regional Library, 16089 N. Bullard Ave., Surprise. FREE. 602-652-3000. www.mcldaz.org.
Family Story Time 6:30-7 p.m. Tuesdays. Stories, songs and puppets for families to enjoy together. Palo Verde Branch Library, 4402 N. 51st Ave., Phoenix. FREE. 602-262-6805. www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org.
Tales for Toddlers 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Stories, songs and rhymes for ages 18-36 months with a parent or caregiver. Northwest Regional Library, 16089 N. Bullard Ave., Surprise. FREE. 602-652-3000. www.mcldaz.org.
'Free to Be Three' Story Time 10:15-10:45 a.m. Tuesdays. A program for 3-year-olds to enhance vocabulary skills. Northwest Regional Library, 16089 N. Bullard Ave., Surprise. FREE. 602-652-3000. www.mcldaz.org.
Preschool Story Time 10-10:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Story and crafts for ages 1-5 with an adult. El Mirage Branch Library, 14011 N. First Ave., El Mirage. FREE. 602-652-3000. www.mcldaz.org.
Afternoon Story Time 2-2:45 p.m. Tuesdays. Stories, songs and finger plays for ages 4-5. Avondale Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale. FREE. 602-652-3000. www.mcldaz.org.
Afternoon Homework Club 3:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Ages 8-18 can bring problems, topics and unanswered questions to the club for assistance. Avondale Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale. FREE. 602-652-3000. www.mcldaz.org.
APRIL 30
El Dia de los Ninos 9 a.m.-1 p.m. A multicultural festival celebrating youth. Entertainment, arts and crafts, bike safety, Ballet Folklorico, Buddy Bear, field games, fingerprinting, and health safari. Margaret T. Hance Park, 1134 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. FREE. 602-534-6923. www.phoenix.gov/parks.x
Open House for MOMS Club of Tempe/Mesa West 10 a.m. Meet members at a hosted picnic. E-mail momsclubtempe@yahoo.com for location. Omitted, FREE. members.cox.net/fun.net/tempemoms.
Teen Movie Matinee 3:30-5:30 p.m. Ages 12-18 watch a movie and eat popcorn. Avondale Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale. FREE. 602-652-3000. www.mcldaz.org.
Family Story Time Evening Edition 7-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Children with an adult enjoy books and rhymes. Feel free to wear your pajamas. Northwest Regional Library, 16089 N. Bullard Ave., Surprise. FREE. 602-652-3000. www.mcldaz.org.
Zoneout 4-5 p.m. Wednesdays. Fun activities for ages 13-18, including video games and crafts. Palo Verde Branch Library, 4402 N. 51st Ave., Phoenix. FREE. 602-262-6805. www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org.
Family Celebration: Resource Awareness Event 4-7 p.m. Features more than 25 community service organizations, live music, prizes and an art exhibition. Westwind Primary School, 9040 W. Campbell Ave., Phoenix. FREE. 623-772-2700.
MAY 1
May Day Princess Tea 10-11:30 a.m. Ages 3-5 are invited to attend a princess and queen tea. Meet in the Kids Corner for pictures in your gowns and crowns, followed by an outdoor parade. Registration required. Northwest Regional Library, 16089 N. Bullard Ave., Surprise. FREE. 602-652-3000. www.mcldaz.org.
