may 2011 Grow with Me Preschool Programs Program for children (through age six) providing opportunities to play and socialize with others, as well as participating in learning circles and crafts. Parents (or caregivers share this experience with their children) often form friendships with other adult participants. A light snack will be provided. 9-10:30 a.m. $3. Groveport KidSpace Building, 630 Wirt Rd. 614836-3333. groveport.org. FREE! Pottery Barn Kids Story Time Kids of all ages are invited to join us for story time every Tuesday at 11:00 at the Polaris Pottery Barn Kids store. 11-11:30 a.m. Pottery Barn Kids, 1500 Polaris Pkwy. 614880-3948. FREE! Preschool Storytime Join us for a storytime for preschoolers! 10-10:45 a.m. Bexley Public Library, 2411 E. Main St. 614-231-2878.
FREE! Story Times: Tales for Toddlers (18-36 months) 10:15-10:45 a.m. Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave. 614-4813778.
WEDNESDAY 4 FREE! Baby Storytime Join us for a storytime for babies! 9:30-10 a.m. Bexley Public Library, 2411 E. Main St. 614-231-2878. FREE! Family Storytime Join us for a storytime fit for the whole family! 7-7:45 p.m. Bexley Public Library, 2411 E. Main St. 614-231-2878. Grow with Me Preschool Programs Program for children (through age six) providing opportunities to play and socialize with others, as well as participating in learning circles and crafts. Parents (or caregivers share this experience with their children) often form friendships with other adult participants. A light snack will be provided. 9-10:30 a.m. $3. Groveport KidSpace Building, 630 Wirt Rd. 614836-3333. Just for Kids Mother’s Day Craft Make your mom a special flower
bouquet gift for Mother’s Day. This class is offered for children over age three. Children ages nine and under must be accompanied by an adult. Town Hall accepts cash, checks, Visa, or Mastercard. Register and prepay by May 2. 7-8 p.m. $4. Crooked Alley KidSpace, 630 Wirt Rd. 614-836-3333. groveport.org.
FREE! Tail Waggin’ Tutors New reader? Just need practice? Register for ten minutes of read-aloud time with a certified (and gentle) therapy dog. Youth staff will contact you with your child’s ten-minute reading time. Children only, please. 7-8 p.m. Westerville Public Library, 126 S. State St. 614-882-7277 ext. 5006.
FREE! Speech & Language Development and Strategies Learn about helping your child develop solid speech-language skills. This presentation is part of the Better Hearing & Speech Month Series throughout Central Ohio on Wednesday evenings all month. Presented by licensed speech-language pathologists from the Columbus Speech & Hearing Center. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Whetstone Public Library, 3909 N. High St., Clintonville. 614-2635151. columbusspeech.org.
FREE! Toddler Storytime Join us for a storytime for toddlers! 10:3011 a.m. Bexley Public Library, 2411 E. Main St. 614-231-2878.
FREE! Story Times: Baby Games (6-17 months) 10:15-10:45 a.m. Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave. 614-481-3778.
Preschool Rock ‘n Rollers Music and movement-based program for children up to age six. The class introduces activities for music and movement on alternating weeks that the parent/caregiver will enjoy with the child. Each class is offered on a drop-in basis; pre-registration is not required. 9-10 a.m. $3 per child. Groveport KidSpace Building, 630 Wirt Rd. 614-836-3333. groveport.org.
FREE! Story Times: Family Story Time (2-5 years) 7-7:30 p.m. Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave. 614-481-3778.
FREE! Ready to Read: Crafts on the Go Easy, interactive crafts will actually help your child get ready to read! These projects are based on
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the six early literacy skills. For children under age five and their caregivers. 10:30 a.m.-noon. Worthington Park Library, 1389 Worthington Centre Dr. 614-807-2626. SNAP! Performance Productions presents The Manila Envelope Murder mystery mash-up of song and dance sure to keep you guessing. The Manila Envelope is a colorful intrigue of lust, loathing, betrayal, and desperation. The ending won’t be revealed to the cast until the night of the show! The answers might seem obvious, but the secret’s within. 8-10 p.m. $25. Lincoln Theatre, 769 E. Long St., King Lincoln. 330-720-4664. snapcolumbus.org.
FRIDAY 6 Preschool Picassos Create crafts that little hands can easily construct. Children ages two to six are welcome (adult participation required). 9-10 a.m. $3. Groveport KidSpace Building, 630 Wirt Rd. 614836-3333. groveport.org. FREE! Rhyming with Dr. Seuss Jazzy rhymes will bring the stories of this beloved author alive. 11 a.m.-
noon. Old Worthington Library, 820 High St. 614-807-2626. SNAP! Performance Productions presents The Manila Envelope Murder mystery mash-up of song and dance sure to keep you guessing. The Manila Envelope is a colorful intrigue of lust, loathing, betrayal, and desperation. The ending won’t be revealed to the cast until the night of the show! The answers might seem obvious, but the secret’s within. 8-10 p.m. $25. Lincoln Theatre, 769 E. Long St., King Lincoln. 330-720-4664. snapcolumbus.org. The MOMologues: The Original Comedy about Motherhood This original comedy about motherhood slips away the gauzy mask of parenthood to reveal what all mothers know (but don’t always talk about): it’s overwhelming and exhausting, but also very, very funny. From the joys of infertility, through reading the same books over and over (and over), to finally seeing your baby get on that school bus, this play mines the laughs and tears of the early years of motherhood. All proceeds from the event support POEM (Perinatal Outreach &