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Published: June 14, 2009

Sunday, June 14

"Dolly-n-Me Princess Tea Party," 1 p.m. at Winnekenni Castle, 347 Kenoza Ave., Haverhill. Cost is $20 per person for advance online purchase, $25 per person at the door. Photo opportunities, activities. Doll clothes and other items for sale. Recommended for ages 3 and up. 978-521-1686, e-mail winnekenni@yahoo.com, www.winnekenni.com.

WONDER WALK FOR FAMILIES: "IT'S AN ANT'S LIFE," 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, 87 Perkins Row, Topsfield. For families with children 3 years and older. $9 for adults, $7 for children, discount for Mass. Audubon members. Advance registration required. 978-887-9264, www.massaudubon.org.

Third Annual "Galaxy of British Cars" show, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center, 2 Institute Drive, Concord, N.H. $9 for adults, $6 for children (3-12), $8 for students and seniors, free for members. 603-271-7827.

Tuesday, June 16

Reading With Hawke, 4 p.m. at the Langley-Adams Library, 185 Main St., Groveland. For grades K-3. Registration required. 978-372-1732, www.langleyadamslib.org.

Wednesday, June 17

"Just Me & My Dad" Special Story Hour, 6 p.m. at the Langley-Adams Library, 185 Main St., Groveland. All ages. Online registration required. 978-372-1732, www.langleyadamslib.org.

Little Explorers: "The Moon," 10 a.m. at the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center, 2 Institute Drive, Concord, N.H. For 3-4 year olds. Child must be accompanied by an adult. $5 for child, $5 required for adult, $5 for each additional child/adult. 603-271-7827.

Make an Alien, 10 a.m. for children up to age 5, and 3:30 p.m. for ages 6 and up at Memorial Hall Library, Elm Square, Andover. Take photos and share them with the library as part of the Starship Adventure Summer Reading Program. Registration needed. Limit of 20 participants per session. 978-623-8401, ext. 39, e-mail bkerrigan@mhl.org, www.mhl.org.

Thursday, June 18

Patterns in a Lather: Swirl Painting, 3 p.m. at Science Discovery, The Discovery Museums, 177 Main St., Acton. Create swirled and marbled designs using shaving cream and paint. Designed for grades K through 8. Free with admission. 978-264-4200, www.discoverymuseums.org.

Friday, June 19

A Visit with Deputy Chief Gillen of the Groveland Police, 10:30 a.m. at Langley-Adams Library, 185 Main St., Groveland. Hear stories,¬ learn about being a police officer, learn how to stay safe during the summer. All ages. No registration required. 978-372-1732, www.langleyadamslib.org.

Super Stellar Friday, 7 p.m. at the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center, 2 Institute Drive, Concord, N.H. Program is called "Dec. 21, 2012 - The End?" Presented by Archaeoastronomer and Mesoamerican scholar R.P. Hale. For ages 8 and up. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. $9 for adults, $6 for children (3-12), $8 for students and seniors, free for members. 603-271-7827.

Saturday, June 20

Live Owl Presentations, 3:30 to 4 p.m. at Massabesic Audubon Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, N.H. $5. 603-668-2045, www.nhaudubon.org.

Curious George Sees Stars, 9 p.m. at the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center, 2 Institute Drive, Concord, N.H. Indoor presentation of the night sky, followed by an outdoor exploration with the aid of a telescope. Weather permitting. $10 per person, $15 per couple, $20 per family, half price for Rey Center members. Pay at the Rey Center. 603-271-7827.

Sunday, June 21

Sixth annual Printing Arts Fair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Museum of Printing, 800 Massachusetts Ave., North Andover. Children can print their own Father's Day cards. Live demonstrations of vintage printing machines. Artwork, stationary, prints, books and letterpress items for sale. Free admission. www.MuseumofPrinting.org.

Wednesday, June 24

"Take Me to Your Reader" musical program with Judy Pancoast, 6:30 p.m. at Veasey Park. For Langley-Adams Library's Summer Reading Program. For grades K and up. Online registration required. 978-372-1732, www.langleyadamslib.org.

LEGO Challenge, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Science Discovery, The Discovery Museums, 177 Main St., Acton. Castles, spaceships, race cars, bridges and more. Designed for grades K through 8. Free with admission. 978-264-4200, www.discoverymuseums.org.

Thursday, June 25

Teen Ice-Cream Making Program, 3 p.m. at Langley-Adams Library, 185 Main St., Groveland. To kick off the Teen Summer Reading Program. For grades 6-12. Online registration required. 978-372-1732, www.langleyadamslib.org.

Magician Norman Ng, 6:30 p.m. at Pelham Public Library, 24 Village Green, Pelham, N.H. 603-635-7581, www.pelhamweb.com.

Friday, June 26

Bats Above, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Massabesic Audubon Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, N.H. Look for bats, listen to bat stories, toast marshmallows around a campfire. $6 per person for NH Audubon members, $9 per person for nonmembers; $10 for NH Audubon member families, $15 for nonmember families. Pre-registration required. 603-668-2045, www.nhaudubon.org.

Super Stellar Friday: "Animals of Summer," 7 p.m. at the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center, 2 Institute Drive, Concord, N.H. Meet live animals from the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center. Recommended for ages 5 and up. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. $9 for adults, $6 for children (3-12), $8 for students and seniors, free for members. 603-271-7827.

Saturday, June 27

Dragonfly Workshop, 2 to 4 p.m. at Massabesic Audubon Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn, N.H. Pre-registration required. $7 per person for NH Audubon members, $10 per person for nonmembers; $15 NH Audubon member families, $25 for nonmember families. 603-668-2045, www.nhaudubon.org.

Monday, June 29

Texas Style Fun Day, 9:30 a.m. at Memorial Hall Library, Elm Square, Andover. Join representatives from Texas Roadhouse Restaurant of Methuen. Learn the steps to line dances; try cactus bowling; make a picture frame and more. Space is limited. Register before June 22. 978-623-8401, ext. 39, e-mail bkerrigan@mhl.org, www.mhl.org.

Monday, June 29 through July 3

Free Day Camp, 9 A.M. to 2 P.M. at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, 471 Main St., Haverhill. For ages 6 to 12. The camp will be provided by the staff of Camp Aldersgate. Games, arts and crafts, Bible stories. Lunch provided. Registration needed. 978-521-1754.

Tuesday, June 30

Rocketeers, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center, 2 Institute Drive, Concord, N.H. Teacher workshop featuring aerospace-based activities. For ages 8 to adult. $25 per person. 603-271-7827.

Wednesday, July 1

Book Bites Book Club, 4 p.m. at the Langley-Adams Library, 185 Main St., Groveland. For grades 6-8. Online registration required. 978-372-1732, www.langleyadamslib.org.

Thursday, July 2

Blast Off!: Special Craft Program, 10:30 a.m. at the Langley-Adams Library, 185 Main St., Groveland. For grades K-5. Online registration required. 978-372-1732, www.langleyadamslib.org.

High School Book Club, 4 p.m. at the Langley-Adams Library, 185 Main St., Groveland. For grades 9-12. Online registration required. 978-372-1732, www.langleyadamslib.org.

Tuesday, July 7

ULTIMATE FRISBEE CLINIC, 5 to 8 p.m. at Timberlane Regional High School, 36 Greenough Road, Plaistow, N.H. For all incoming seventh graders through high school. Hosted by the Timberlane Regional High School Ultimate Frisbee Club. Cost is $20. Registration needed. www.timberlanems.com.

Wednesday, July 8

Teen Scavenger Hunt, 3 p.m. at the Langley-Adams Library, 185 Main St., Groveland. For grades 6-12. Online registration required. 978-372-1732, www.langleyadamslib.org.

ULTIMATE FRISBEE CLINIC, 5 to 8 p.m. at Timberlane Regional High School, 36 Greenough Road, Plaistow, N.H. For all incoming seventh-graders through high school. Hosted by the Timberlane Regional High School Ultimate Frisbee Club. Cost is $20. Registration needed. www.timberlanems.com.

Thursday, July 9

Comet Show Workshop, 3 p.m. at the Langley-Adams Library, 185 Main St., Groveland. For grades 1-5. Online registration required. 978-372-1732, www.langleyadamslib.org.

Friday, July 10

Sean Bixby: Local Illustrator Visit, 2 p.m. at the Langley-Adams Library, 185 Main St., Groveland. For all ages. No registration required. 978-372-1732, www.langleyadamslib.org.

Saturdays, July 11 through Oct. 10

Andover Farmers' Market, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Andover Historical Society, 97 Main St., Andover. Hands-on demonstrations and family friendly activities in the barn. Free admission. 978-475-2236, www.andoverhistorical.org.

Monday, July 13

Super-Cold Science, 6 p.m. at Groveland Town Hall. For grade two and up. Online registration required. 978-372-1732, www.langleyadamslib.org.

Wednesday, July 15

Todd Brodeur Frisbee Show, 2 p.m. at the Langley-Adams Library, 185 Main St., Groveland. For grade three and up. Online registration required. 978-372-1732, www.langleyadamslib.org.

Thursday, July 16

Blast Off!: Special Craft Program, 10:30 a.m. at the Langley-Adams Library, 185 Main St., Groveland. For grades K-5. Online registration required. 978-372-1732, www.langleyadamslib.org.

Summer LEGO Activities, 1 p.m. at the Langley-Adams Library, 185 Main St., Groveland. For grades K-2. Online registration required. 978-372-1732, www.langleyadamslib.org.

Friday, July 17

Family Movie Matinee, 2 p.m. at the Langley-Adams Library, 185 Main St., Groveland. For all ages. Online registration required. 978-372-1732, www.langleyadamslib.org.

Monday, July 20

Altered Books Workshop, 3 p.m. For grades 6-12. at the Langley-Adams Library, 185 Main St., Groveland. Online registration required. 978-372-1732, www.langleyadamslib.org.

Wednesday, July 22

Time Travelers: Space Exploration, 4 p.m. at the Langley-Adams Library, 185 Main St., Groveland. For grades 4-8. Online registration required. 978-372-1732, www.langleyadamslib.org.

Thursday, July 23

Summer LEGO Activities, 4 p.m. at the Langley-Adams Library, 185 Main St., Groveland. For grades 3-6. Online registration required. 978-372-1732, www.langleyadamslib.org.

Saturday, July 25

Robotics Program, 11 a.m. at the Langley-Adams Library, 185 Main St., Groveland. For grades 1-5. Online registration required. 978-372-1732, www.langleyadamslib.org.

Monday, July 27

Star Party Astronomy Program, 8:30 p.m. at the Langley-Adams Library, 185 Main St., Groveland. For grade two and up. Online registration required. 978-372-1732, www.langleyadamslib.org.

Wednesday, July 29

Vehicle Night, 6 p.m. at the Langley-Adams Library, 185 Main St., Groveland. For all ages. No registration required. 978-372-1732, www.langleyadamslib.org.

Thursday, July 30

Blast Off!: Special Craft Program, 10:30 a.m. at the Langley-Adams Library, 185 Main St., Groveland. For grades K-5. Online registration required. 978-372-1732, www.langleyadamslib.org.

Friday, July 31

Drop-In Duct Tape Activity, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Langley-Adams Library, 185 Main St., Groveland. For grades 6-12. No registration required. 978-372-1732, www.langleyadamslib.org.

Monday, Aug. 3

Book Bites Book Club, 4 p.m. at the Langley-Adams Library, 185 Main St., Groveland. For grades 6-8. Online registration required. 978-372-1732, www.langleyadamslib.org.

Tuesday, Aug. 4

High School Book Club, 4 p.m. at the Langley-Adams Library, 185 Main St., Groveland. For grades 9-12. Online registration required. 978-372-1732, www.langleyadamslib.org.

Wednesday, Aug. 5

Birds of Prey Show,¬ 6:30 p.m. at the Langley-Adams Library, 185 Main St., Groveland. For all ages. Online registration required. 978-372-1732, www.langleyadamslib.org.

Thursday, Aug. 6

Ending Summer Reading Celebration for Teens, 3 p.m. at the Langley-Adams Library, 185 Main St., Groveland. For grades 6-12. Online registration required. 978-372-1732, www.langleyadamslib.org.

Friday, Aug. 7

Singer & guitar player Jody Gourlay, 11 a.m. at Pelham Public Library, 24 Village Green, Pelham, N.H. 603-635-7581, www.pelhamweb.com.

Ongoing

College for Kids and Arts Alive summer camp programs, on Northern Essex Community College's Haverhill campus. Camps run in four, one-week sessions, July 6 through July 10, July 13 through July 17, July 20 through July 24, and July 27 through July 31. College for Kids, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Junior division, 9 to 11 year-olds. Senior division, 12 to 14 year-olds. Animation, fashion design, puppetry, Shakespeare, engineering. Arts Alive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For 6 to 8 year-olds. Theater, art, music, science, poetry, dance, storytelling. Early registration recommended. $180 per camper with non-refundable $35 registration fee. 978-556-3456, e-mail dbudzyna@necc.mass.edu, www.necc.mass.edu.

Imagination Vacation, 8 a.m. to noon, Monday through Thursday, July 6 through 31, at Greater Lawrence Technical School, 57 River Road, Andover. For grades 6, 7, and 8. The students will study different career skills. 978-686-0194, ext. 5018 or e-mail mjoncas@glts.tec.ma.us.

Preschool Story Time, 10 to 10:45 a.m. on Tuesdays at Pelham Public Library, 24 Village Green, Pelham, N.H. For ages 4-5. 603-635-7581, ext. 3065.

Toddler Story Time, 10 to 10:45 a.m. on Wednesdays at Pelham Public Library, 24 Village Green, Pelham, N.H. For ages 2-3. 603-635-7581, ext. 3065.

Book Time for Babies, 10 to 10:45 a.m. on Fridays at Pelham Public Library, 24 Village Green, Pelham, N.H. For newborns and up. 603-635-7581, ext. 3065.

Cedarland day camps, starting the week of June 29 at 931 Boston Road, Haverhill. Half Day Preschool for 3-5 year olds, Full Day for 4-12 year olds, and Junior Outing for 12-14 year olds. Preschool camp is offered in eight one-week sessions starting the week of June 29. Full Day camp is offered in four two-week sessions starting June 29. Junior Outing Camp is offered in three two-week sessions starting the week of July 13. 978-373-1596, www.cedarland.net.

Crocodile Dock VBS, 8:45 a.m. to noon, Monday, June 29, through July 3, at Calvary Bible Church, 145 Hampstead Road, Derry, N.H. Partnership between Calvary Bible Church of Derry and Orchard Christian Fellowship of Londonderry. Crafts, team building games, Bible songs planned. $10 per child, $30 per family. $15 per child after June 15. 603-425-6231, ext. 405, e-mail lpowers@orchardnh.org.

Studio Go! Game Show Vacation Bible School, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. from July 6-10 at Londonderry Christian Church, 372 Mammoth Road, Londonderry, N.H. Open to all children entering K through eighth grade. Features music, skits, a Bible story and life focus. The children will take part in service projects. After lunch the children will go on an outing. Cost is $60 per child for the week, $150 per family. 603-432-4630.

Vacation Bible School, 6 to 8:30 p.m. from June 22 through 26 at Fellowship Bible Church, 1 Fellowship Way, Methuen. Free admission. Bible stories, games, crafts, skits, snacks, prizes. 603-898-1369.

Brooks School Summer Community American Red Cross Swim Lessons, 10 a.m. and noon Saturday or Sunday, July 11 through Aug. 30. For children 3 through 12. Each class is 30 minutes. 978-725-6253, summer.brooksschool.org.

Eighteenth annual Past Finders Summer Program, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, July 14-17 and Aug. 11-14 at the Buttonwoods Museum/Haverhill Historical Society, 240 Water St., Haverhill. For children in grades 1-7. Hands-on activities, art projects, games, exploration of the museum's collection. Fee for each program session is $160. 978-374-4626, e-mail ghornacek@haverhillhistory.org, www.haverhillhistory.org.