Activities for Young Readers Variety of story times & author appearances; call for schedule. Ongoing. , Barnes & Noble, , 5400 New Hope Commons Dr, Durham, 489-3012.

Children's Events Ongoing storytimes, crafts & family events. Call for info. Ongoing. , Barnes & Noble, , 760 SE Maynard Rd, Cary, 467-3866. Variety of crafts, storytimes & more. Call for info. Ongoing. , East Regional Library, , 946 Steeple Square Ct, Knightdale (Raleigh), 217-5300, www.wakegov.com/libraries.

Kids' Programs A weekly variety of story times for young children. Ongoing. Info: 856-6723. , Cameron Village Regional Library, , 1930 Clark Ave, Raleigh, 856-6710, www.wakegov.com/libraries.

Outdoor Programs Variety of outdoor adventures & learning experiences for kids & teens; call for info on upcoming events. Ongoing. Info: 387-5980. , Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve, , 2616 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary, 469-4061, www.townofcary.org.

Teen Outreach Program Program to get teens away from negative influences & into a structured, nurturing environment. Various locations through Raleigh. Ongoing. Info: dana.youst@ci.raleigh.nc.us.

All the Same Web Performance by Rags to Riches Theatre. Wed., Feb. 10, 10 a.m. , Holly Springs Cultural Center, , 300 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs (Raleigh), 567-4000, www.hollyspringsnc.us.

Busy Bodies Preschool Program Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. , TA Grady Neighborhood Center, , 135 Lakeland Ave, (Durham), 560-4280.

Boys to Men Weekly support session for males 13-17; discuss school, gangs, violence, male issues. Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. , Weaver Street Community Center, , 3000 Weaver St, Carrboro, 560-0155.

Littleland Musical learning experience for toddlers with Stacey Clearman. Thursdays, 10 a.m. , Java Divine Coffee Bar, , 128 Bass Lake Rd, Holly Springs (Raleigh), 577-6288, www.javadivine.com.

Toddler Time Weekly story & learning hour. Thursdays, 4 p.m. , Carrboro Branch Library, , McDougle Middle School, 900 Old Fayetteville Rd, Chapel Hill, 969-3006, www.co.orange.nc.us/library/carrboro.

The Art of Storytelling Ages 13-17; learn the history of hip-hop, lyrical break down, artist background, new school/old school comparison. Thursdays, 6-7 p.m. , Weaver Street Community Center, , 3000 Weaver St, Carrboro, 560-0155.

Family Center Play Space Ages 0-5 with adult. Fridays, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $5 for 1 child, $6 for 2+ children, FamilyCenterND@gmail.com. , Family Center of Northern Durham, , 206 Murray Ave, Durham, 220-3729, FamilyCenterND.org.

HYPE Youth Program Hayti Youth for Progress & Enrichment provides a stimulating environment for at-risk youth, 13-17. Fridays, 6-8 p.m. , WD Hill Recreation Center, , 1308 Fayetteville St, Durham.

Clay Carmichael The children's author reads from Wild Things. Fri., Feb. 12, 7 p.m. , Flyleaf Books, , 752 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Chapel Hill, 942-7373, www.flyleaf.indiebound.com.

Family Fun Night Fridays, 7 p.m. , Barnes & Noble, , 760 SE Maynard Rd, Cary, 467-3866.

Sweetheart Dance Valentine's social for ages 13-17. Birchwood Heights Community Center, 416 Walton St, Durham. Fri., Feb. 12, 7-11 p.m. 354-2700.

Teen Social Club Inclusive club, with activities chosen by the Volunteers' Center Student Action Board. Second Saturday of every month. 560-1301, kristen.randall@durhamnc.gov. Inclusive club with acitvities chosen by the Durham Volunteer Center Student Activity Board. Second Saturday of every month. 560-1301.

Kids' Drum Club Ages 4-7; learn about drums from around the world with stories, games & rhythm. Saturdays, 10-11 a.m. Continues through March 30. $10. , Music Explorium, , 5314 Hwy 55, Ste 102, Durham, 484-9090, www.musicexplorium.com.

Rhythm Family Jam Drum circle, ages 3+. Second Saturday of every month, 10-11 a.m. $10/ family. , Music Explorium, , 5314 Hwy 55, Ste 102, Durham, 484-9090, www.musicexplorium.com.

Salsa Cinderella Grey Seal Puppets present their twist on the classic tale. Sat., Feb. 13, 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. $5-7. , The Halle Cultural Arts Center, , 237 N Salem St, Apex (Raleigh), 249-1120.

The Spencers: Theatre of Illusion Family-friendly magic & illusions. Sat., Feb. 13, 3 & 7:30 p.m. $8. , Holly Springs Cultural Center, , 300 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs (Raleigh), 567-4000, www.hollyspringsnc.us.

Storytelling by Louise Kessel Sun., Feb. 14, 4:30 p.m. , Broad Street Cafe, , 1116 Broad St, Durham, 416-9707, www.thebroadstreetcafe.com.

Cinderella Carolina Puppet Theatre. Tue., Feb. 16, 10 a.m. $5. , Holly Springs Cultural Center, , 300 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs (Raleigh), 567-4000, www.hollyspringsnc.us.