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First Posted: 8/31/2013 THIS WEEK: Sept. 6 to 12, 2013Lego Club. Marian Sutherland Kirby Library, 35 Kirby Ave., Mountain Top. 1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday. 474-9313. 
The Story of Fish and Snail, a sweet and playful story about friendship by Deborah Freedman. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Arena Hub Plaza, Wilkes-Barre Township. 10 a.m. Tuesday; 6:30 p.m. Thursday. 829-4210.
Red Robin pays a visit at the Marian Sutherland Kirby Library, 35 Kirby Ave., Mountain Top. 10 a.m. Tuesday. 474-9313. 
For Me, for You, for Later, PNC Bank&#8217;s &#8220;Grow Up Great&#8221; six-week program which teaches ages 3 to 5 about spending, giving and saving money. Marian Sutherland Kirby Library, 35 Kirby Ave., Mountain Top. Thursdays at 11 a.m. through Oct. 17. Registration: 474-9313.
Fall Story Time, a six-week session for ages 3 to 5. Marian Sutherland Kirby Library, 35 Kirby Ave., Mountain Top. Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. through Oct. 9. Registration: 474-9313. 
 FUTUREMusic Together, singing, dancing and playing along with the internationally known music-and-movement program for children up to age 5. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, Arena Hub Plaza, Wilkes-Barre Township. 11 a.m. Sept. 14. 829-4210.
Lapsit Program, for ages 6 months to two years. Marian Sutherland Kirby Library, 35 Kirby Ave., Mountain Top. 1:30 p.m. Sept. 16 and 20. Registration: 474-9313.
Talk Like a Pirate Storytime, tales of treasure, plunder, sea and sail to celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Arena Hub Plaza, Wilkes-Barre Township. 10 a.m. Sept. 17; 6:30 p.m. Sept. 19. 829-4210.
Curiosity Day, with storybook character Curious George along with monkey mask-making, storytelling, treats and more. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Arena Hub Plaza, Wilkes-Barre Township. 11 a.m. Sept. 21. 829-4210. 
Lego Club. Marian Sutherland Kirby Library, 35 Kirby Ave., Mountain Top. 1 to 2:30 p.m. Sept. 21. 474-9313. 
Knitting Nancy, learning to use a &#8220;knitting mushroom&#8221; or &#8220;Knitting Nancy.&#8221; For ages 4 to 12 during tours of the historic Swetland Homestead, 885 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming. 1 to 4 p.m. Sept. 22. $4, $2 children. 822-1727.
Hands-On Learning with Crocodile Creek. Have fun assembling the Crocodile Creek Circus Tower Floor Puzzle along with counting practice, motor skills and animal identification. For ages 3 to 5. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Arena Hub Plaza, Wilkes-Barre Township. 1 p.m. Sept. 22. 829-4210.
Hands-On Learning with Lego, a Build-a-Robot workshop for age 8 and older. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Arena Hub Plaza, Wilkes-Barre Township. 2 p.m. Sept. 22. Registration: 829-4210.
Cinderelephant Storytime, a reading of Emma Dodd&#8217;s twist on a classic tale. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Arena Hub Plaza, Wilkes-Barre Township. 10 a.m. Sept. 24; 6:30 p.m. Sept. 26. 829-4210. 
Natural Wonders: Fall Harvest, a nature program for ages 3 to 5. Lackawanna Environmental Institute, 10 Moffat Drive, Moscow. 1 to 2:30 p.m. Sept. 26. Registration: 842-1506.
Arthur Visits Storytime. Celebrate author and illustrator Marc Brown, creator of the &#8220;Arthur&#8221; series, with stories and activities. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Arena Hub Plaza, Wilkes-Barre Township. 11 a.m. Sept. 28. 829-4210. 
Dinosaur Train Live! Buddy&#8217;s Big Adventure, an interactive, fun-filled trip back in time to an age when dinosaurs roamed the earth &#8212; and rode in trains! Based on the popular PBS children&#8217;s series. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. Oct. 17. $25, $15. 826-1100. 
Pirate and Princess Adventure, a &#8220;Disney Junior Live on Tour&#8221; performance with characters from &#8220;Sofia the First&#8221; and &#8220;Jake and the Never Land Pirates&#8221; along with appearances by Cinderella, Doc McStuffins and Peter Pan. Mohegan Sun Arena, 255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Township. 2 and 5 p.m. Nov. 10. $65, $50, $26. 800-745-3000.
Madeline and the Bad Hat, a ArtsPower children&#8217;s theater production in which Madeline learns that first impressions aren&#8217;t everything. Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Ave. 11 a.m. Nov. 16 $8. Preceded by a Wiggles & Giggles Workshop at 10 a.m. $5. 344-1111.
Max & Ruby in The Nutcracker Suite, the cartoon bunnies take to the stage in a magical performance of Tchaikovsky&#8217;s masterpiece. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 6 p.m. Dec. 19. $30, $20. 826-1100.
Doktor Kaboom, spectacular (and often successful) science experiments designed to involve, educate and entertain children while exploring the world of science. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 10 a,n, Feb. 13. $9. 826-1100. 
Junie B. Jones, a musical about Junie&#8217;s first-grade experiences performed by Theatreworks USA. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 10 a.m. March 28. $9. 826-1100.
The Monster Who Ate My Peas, ArtsPower&#8217;s newest musical about the young boy who hates peas. Based on the multi award-winning book by Danny Schnitzlein. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 10 a.m. April 4. $9. 826-1100.
The Teacher from the Black Lagoon and Other Storybooks, Theatreworks USA&#8217;s production about first-day-of-school jitters. Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Ave. 11 a.m. May 3. $8. Preceded by a Wiggles & Giggles Workshop at 10 a.m. $5. 344-1111.
Peter Pan, an adapted version of the story of three London children who fly off to Never Never Land with a magical boy who refuses to grow up. Performed by Theatreworks USA at the F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 10 a.m. May 15. $9. 826-1100.

Kids Listings: Sept. 6 to 12, 2013