Through Apr. 8, 5 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650

Shake, Rattle and Rhyme

Now molding lifetime readers in this program promoting early literacy skills! Space is limited, and registration is required.

Fridays, 9 a.m.–noon. $12/day. 706-613-3589

Fantastic Fridays

Obstacle courses and other activities in an unstructured environment. Drop in any time. Ages 10 months–4 years.

sehlers@uga.edu

Spanish Mommy and Me Classes

Learn Spanish with your preschooler through songs, stories and games! New session starting soon.

Mar. 11. $50 (materials included), scholarships available. 706-613-3623, www.accleisureservices.com.

Spring Break Art Break

Children ages 6-12 will enjoy art activities, including art exploration with a guest artist and the creation of their own artwork.

July 26–30, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. $300 (scholarships available). 706-498-2507, www.girlsrockathens.org

Girls' Rock Camp Athens

Girls learn an instrument, form a band, write a song and participate in various empowering workshops. Showcase scheduled for July 31. Ages 9–15. Now registering!

7 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650

Bedtime Stories

Every Monday.

Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m., Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3650

Children's Storytime

For children ages 18 months to 5 years.

3:30–4:30 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650

Read to Rover

Beginning readers in grades 1–4 read aloud to an aid dog. Trainer always present.

Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m., Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3650

Children's Storytime

For children ages 18 months to 5 years.

Mar. 17 & Mar. 24, 4 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650

Wildcard Wednesday for Teens

Up next: M.C. Escher Tessellation. Escher's tessellations fit people and animals together like long lost puzzle pieces. Make your own in this two-part workshop. Ages 11–18. Space is limited.

4–5 p.m. 706-613-3592, www.tennisforlife.net

QuickStart Tennis Party

Get your kids hooked on this lifelong sport with this new kid-sized format, featuring smaller courts, modified scoring and low-bounce balls. Games, prizes and cupcakes follow. For kids ages 6–10.

10 a.m. $2. 706-613-3615

Tikes, Trikes and Strollers: St. Patrick's Day

Bring in the spring and celebrate in green as you take a quick spin down the Greenway. Enjoy crafts and refreshments following the ride.

2 p.m. FREE! 706-795-5597

Homeschoolers Chapter Book Review

Elementary school-age homeschoolers gather at the library to read a book together and talk about it. Every Thursday.

4–5 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3616

St. Patrick's Day Snake Celebration

St. Patrick may have driven all the snakes from Ireland, but, today, Bear Hollow's staff will bring them back to visit! Learn cool facts along with some pervasive myths about your legless friends.

10–11:30 a.m. $1. 706-613-3603, www.accleisureservices.com

Cupcake Club

Meet with your fellow cupcake compatriots and collaborate on the design for a different themed cupcake every Wednesday!

10 a.m. $2. 706-613-3603

Mother Goose Rocks

Weekly storytime for toddlers and preschoolers.

Mar. 3–May 12, Wednesdays, $13. 706-613-3515, www.sandycreeknaturecenter.com

Knee-High Naturalists

A program of age-appropriate nature exploration, animal encounters, hikes and crafts. For parents and children.

10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3650

Open Playtime

For children ages 1–3 with their caregivers.

7–9 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650

Afterhours @ The Library

Teen coffeehouse and open mic. Come sing, dance, play an instrument, read poetry or juggle. Refreshments provided. Ages 11–18.

Fridays, 9 a.m.–noon. $12/day. 706-613-3589

Fantastic Fridays

Obstacle courses and other activities in an unstructured environment. Drop in any time. Ages 10 months–4 years.

10 a.m.–noon. FREE! 706-542-4662

Family Day: Spring Festival

Come to the art education classrooms to learn about two of your favorite things: animals and art! Create your own art-pet to take home with you.

11 a.m. FREE! 706-769-3950

"Mudpies"

Plant seeds, make delicious mud treats and listen to stories about spring in this fun workshop! For kids of all ages. Registration required.

11 a.m.–noon. FREE! 706-613-3615

Nature Trading Post

Program intended to encourage personal nature exploration and raise awareness about ecological connections among young collectors. Participants earn points for their collected items (shells, rocks, animal bones, etc.). The points can be banked or used to trade for another object from the Nature Center's Trading Post. Kids, bring an adult to participate!

7 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650

Bedtime Stories

Every Monday.

10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3650

Infant Storytime

Nurture language skills.

Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m., Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3650

Children's Storytime

For children ages 18 months to 5 years.

3:30–4:30 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650

Read to Rover

Beginning readers in grades 1–4 read aloud to an aid dog. Trainer always present.

Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m., Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3650

Children's Storytime

For children ages 18 months to 5 years.

Mar. 17 & Mar. 24, 4 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650

Wildcard Wednesday for Teens

Up next: M.C. Escher Tessellation. Escher's tessellations fit people and animals together like long lost puzzle pieces. Make your own in this two-part workshop. Ages 11–18. Space is limited.

2 p.m. FREE! 706-795-5597

Homeschoolers Chapter Book Review

Elementary school-age homeschoolers gather at the library to read a book together and talk about it. Every Thursday.

10–11:30 a.m. $1. 706-613-3603, www.accleisureservices.com

Cupcake Club

Meet with your fellow cupcake compatriots and collaborate on the design for a different themed cupcake every Wednesday!

10 a.m. $2. 706-613-3603

Mother Goose Rocks

Weekly storytime for toddlers and preschoolers.

Mar. 3–May 12, Wednesdays, $13. 706-613-3515, www.sandycreeknaturecenter.com

Knee-High Naturalists

A program of age-appropriate nature exploration, animal encounters, hikes and crafts. For parents and children.

3:30–4:30 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650

We the People "Picturing America" Book Shelf Discussion Group

(Storyroom) Led by Lorraine Holahan. For first through fifth graders.

706-613-3623

Teen Cartoon Illustrators Club

Work on your favorite style of cartoon with other young artists and discuss recent drawings and characters with cartoonist Robert Brown. Pizza and soda included! Every other Thursday. Call for more information.

5 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650

Japanese Storytime

(Storyroom) Led by Hijiri Hattori, Japan Outreach Coordinator for Asian Studies with UGA.

Fridays, 9 a.m.–noon. $12/day. 706-613-3589

Fantastic Fridays

Obstacle courses and other activities in an unstructured environment. Drop in any time. Ages 10 months–4 years.

2–4 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650

Tessalation Station: Kaleidoscopes for Escher

As a tribute to artist M.C. Escher, learn how to make a kaleidoscope and see the world as a tessalation! For ages 11 to 18. Space is limited; call to register.

7 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650

Bedtime Stories

Every Monday.

Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m., Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3650

Children's Storytime

For children ages 18 months to 5 years.

Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m., Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3650

Children's Storytime

For children ages 18 months to 5 years.

4 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650

Wildcard Wednesday for Teens

Up next: Artist Trading Cards. Ages 11–18. Space is limited.

2 p.m. FREE! 706-795-5597

Homeschoolers Chapter Book Review

Elementary school-age homeschoolers gather at the library to read a book together and talk about it. Every Thursday.

10–11:30 a.m. $1. 706-613-3603, www.accleisureservices.com

Cupcake Club

Meet with your fellow cupcake compatriots and collaborate on the design for a different themed cupcake every Wednesday!

10 a.m. $2. 706-613-3603

Mother Goose Rocks

Weekly storytime for toddlers and preschoolers.

Mar. 3–May 12, Wednesdays, $13. 706-613-3515, www.sandycreeknaturecenter.com

Knee-High Naturalists

A program of age-appropriate nature exploration, animal encounters, hikes and crafts. For parents and children.

3:30–5:30 p.m. 706-613-3615

Frog Club

Hop around and explore nature!

7 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650

Bedtime Stories

Every Monday.

Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m., Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3650

Children's Storytime

For children ages 18 months to 5 years.

Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m., Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3650

Children's Storytime

For children ages 18 months to 5 years.

2 p.m. FREE! 706-795-5597

Homeschoolers Chapter Book Review

Elementary school-age homeschoolers gather at the library to read a book together and talk about it. Every Thursday.

10 a.m. $2. 706-613-3603

Mother Goose Rocks

Weekly storytime for toddlers and preschoolers.

Mar. 3–May 12, Wednesdays, $13. 706-613-3515, www.sandycreeknaturecenter.com

Knee-High Naturalists

A program of age-appropriate nature exploration, animal encounters, hikes and crafts. For parents and children.

Fridays, 9 a.m.–noon. $12/day. 706-613-3589

Fantastic Fridays

Obstacle courses and other activities in an unstructured environment. Drop in any time. Ages 10 months–4 years.

10 a.m.–noon. 706-613-1100

Kids' Clinic at Lowe's

(Old Epps Bridge Rd.) Learn how to construct birdfeeders, book ends, bat houses and more! Every second Saturday of the month.