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Aoife Clancy will get youngsters into the act with "MusiK N Fun" Saturday mornings at New Bedford Free Public Library.Courtesy photo

New Bedford Free Public Library: Aoife Clancy performs "MusiK N Fun" 10 a.m. Saturdays through May 18. Program is aimed toward children ages 3-8 years old. Story and craft time, through June 1: 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays at the Wilks Library; 3:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Howland-Green Library Children's Room; 3:30 p.m. Fridays at the Lawler Library; 11 a.m. Saturdays at the Main Library Children's Room. There will also be a Portuguese story hour, 6 p.m. May 14 at the Casa da Saudade Library.

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park: "Whales, Tales and Sails," a free story hour, offered Fridays at 10 a.m. www.nps.gov. (508) 996-4095. 33 William St., New Bedford.

Zeiterion Performing Arts Center: Presents "Alexander & The Terrible Horrible Day," 3 p.m. April 28. Tickets $10. Available at the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center box office. www.zeiterion.org. 684 Purchase St., New Bedford.

Kids College LEGO Engineering Institute Open House: In the Commonwealth College Center at Bristol Community College, 11 a.m.-noon April 27. Register for weekly classes before May 1 for 15% discount. Call (508) 678-2811, ext. 2154 or visit www.bristolcc.edu/kidscollege. BCC Attleboro Center, 11 Field Road, Attleboro.

BARNES & NOBLE: At 11 a.m. Tuesdays (unless otherwise noted) storytime with arts and crafts. April 30, "Reading is Fun" Grab Bag. (508) 997-0701. Dartmouth Towne Center, 392 State Road, Route 6, North Dartmouth.

Dartmouth YMCA: YMCA Healthy Kids Day, April 26. Free activities to kick-start healthier behaviors for kids; Touch A Truck event, noon-2 p.m. May 4. Trucks of all shapes and sizes for families to sit in and explore. Admission is free with one non-perishable food donation per person or $2 at the door. For information or to register, contact Dartmouth YMCA. Call (508) 993-3361 or visit www.ymcasouthcoast.org. 276 Gulf Road, Dartmouth.

Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts: Sing songs, take part in Scout activities, participate in yoga and more, May 2. Find out what Girl Scouts are all about. For questions contact Ginger (774) 766-6925 or Brittany (774) 766-6917. Southworth Library, 732 Dartmouth St., Dartmouth.

Southworth Library: Gwendolyn, the Graceful Pig Dances at the library, 3 p.m. May 4. Join dancers from the Smith School of Dance as author David Ira Rottenberg reads his picture book, "Gwendolyn, the Graceful Pig." Event is free, bring your camera. (508) 999-0726. 732 Dartmouth St., Dartmouth.

Children's Museum of Easton: "'D' is for Dried Fruit" program, 10 a.m.-noon April 30. Sample a variety of dried fruit as well as a few of the very tasty ways they can be used; Brittany's Book Adventures, 11 a.m.-noon May 3; Star Wars Day, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 4. Dress up and take part in a number of Star Wars Theme activities. May the Fourth be with you. Event has a fee of $2.50. Visit www.childrensmuseumeaston.org. 9 Sullivan Ave., Easton.

Millicent Library: Storytime Early Spring Session through June 7: Babies (0-18 months) will now meet Fridays from 9:30-10:15 a.m.; Big Kids (ages 3-5) meet 10:30-11:30 Fridays. Crafternoon, 3-4:45 p.m. May 1. For ages 3 and up. (508) 992-5342. 45 Center St., Fairhaven.

Battleship Cove: Open 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily, $15, $12 seniors, veterans and AAA members, $9 children 6-12, free for children under 6 and military personnel in uniform. www.battleshipcove.org. 5 Water St., Fall River.

Greater Fall River Art Association (GFRAA): Art classes offered for children 7 years and up. Six week course meets 2-4 p.m. and 4-6 p.m. Saturdays. $55. For more information, Art Instructor Arlene Cabral, (508) 837-8162 or email adcabralart@hotmail.com. Gallery open 9 a.m.-noon Wednesday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday and noon-3 p.m. Sunday, or by appointment. www.greaterfallriverartassoc.org. (508) 673-7212. 80 Belmont St., Fall River.

Lakeville Public Library: Winter/Spring Storyhour Sessions: 2 and 3 year olds, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.; 4 and 5 year olds, Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. and Thursdays at 1 p.m.; Open Storyhour, Wednesdays at 1 p.m. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lakeville Public Library. For information, contact Teresa Mirra at teemirra@sailsinc.org. 4 Precinct St., Lakeville.

Mattapoisett Free Public Library: Teen Thursdays, 5-8 p.m. every second and fourth Thursday of the month. Meet with friends to relax, work on projects, listen to music and any help you may need with homework; Teen Advisors at the library, every Wednesday from 3:45-4:45 p.m. for students grades 7-12. Help plan new library programs and services for students. Contact Liz Sherry at esherry@sailinc.org. (508) 758-4171. 7 Barstow St., Mattapoisett. (508) 758-4171. 7 Barstow St., Mattapoisett.

Middleboro Public Library: Offers family story hours & crafts, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays or 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays in its meeting room. Free; sponsored by the Friends of the Middleboro Public Library. Registration not required. (508) 946-2470. 102 N. Main St., Middleboro.

Swansea Mall: Bookmark contest for ages 5-12 years old. Top entries in three age categories will receive a $25 Swansea Mall Gift Card and one winner will have their work made into a book mark. This year's theme is "Reading Rewards." Entries accepted until April 30. For more information visit www.visitswanseamall.com. 262 Swansea Mall Dr., Swansea

Wareham Free Library: Toddler storytime, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays; Scholastic Chess Club at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays in the activity room, no membership fees, coaches work with students ages 5 and up at all ability levels. (508) 295-2343. www.warehamfreelibrary.org. 59 Marion Road, Wareham.

Partners Village Store: Children's Reading Circle Thursdays 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. www.partnersvillagestore.com. (508) 636-2572. 865 Main Road, Westport.

Boston

Boston Children's Museum: "Blue Man Group- Making Waves," national touring exhibit open through May 12; Change of admission prices: Adults 14, Children 1-15 years old, $14, members free. . For more information, visit www.BostonChildrensMuseum.org. 308 Congress St., Boston.

Rhode Island

Ocean State Theatre Company: OSTC Presents Family Fun Fest on select Saturday mornings through May. For tickets and more information call (401) 921-6800 or visit www.oceanstatetheatre.org. 1245 Jefferson Blvd., Warwick.


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