Storytimes
Barnes & Noble Storytime
Enjoy some fun stories, from treasured classics to new adventures. Wednesdays 11am, Saturdays 2pm. 894-1494
Chico Public Library Storytime
Stories, songs & fingerplay for toddlers. Ages 18 months-3 years on Fridays at 10am. Ages 3-5 on Tuesdays 10:30 am. Ages 5-8 on Thursdays 3:30pm. 891-2762
Family Night at the Chico Public Library
The whole family is invited to hear some great stories together. Wednesdays 7pm. 891-2762
Japanese Storytime
Japanese-speaking children will enjoy this storytime complete with songs & origami. First Saturday of the month, 1-2pm. Chico Public Library. 891-2762
KZFR Storytelling for Kids
Kids of all ages can enjoy a variety of fascinating storytelling by tuning in to 90.1 FM radio in Chico. M-F, 7-7:30pm. 895-0706
Paradise Branch Library Storytime
Stories & crafts for children of all ages. Fridays 10:30-11:30am. 872-6320
Used Book Sale
Find some great books at great prices at the Butte County Library, Chico branch. Saturdays from 10-11:30. 891-2762
Fun Activities
Boys & Girls Club of Chico
The Boys & Girls Club of Chico, the positive place for kids and teens ages 6 to 18, offers a variety of walk-in, facility programs Monday through Friday. $10 per year. 892-4756
Preschool Skating Class
Skate with your kids! Designed for children ages 6 and under and their parents. Group lessons for young beginning skaters, free skate time, games, & activities. Kids: $4.25, and adults and strollers are FREE! Cal Skate at Funland, HWY 99 & E. Park Ave, Chico. Call for times. 343-1601.
Roller-Roo’s Morning Zoo
An open skating session with games and music specially designed for kids 10 and under only. Meet Roller Roo, Cal Skate’s skating kangaroo! Kids: $5 including skate rental, parents 1/2 price if skating. Cal Skate at Funland, HWY 99 & E. Park Ave, Chico. Call for times. 343-1601.
Yo-Yo Fun!
Come learn new tricks, show off your skill, & win great prizes. Bird in Hand in Downtown Chico. Saturdays at noon. 893-0545
Websites of Interest
Butte County Library
Get access to some great library resources... without leaving your house! You can browse the collection, check your account, use their research tools, and even find out about local book clubs. There are links for Teens and for Kids, too! Younger children can even have books read to them on their computer using the library’s link to Tumblebooks (using the Just for Kids link).
The website: www.buttecounty.net/bclibrary/
Lassen Volcanic National Park
Use this website to plan a trip to this Northern Californai gem! Find out about weather and road conditions, park history, operating hours, and more.
The website: www.nps.gov/lavo/
National Park Service Web Rangers
Become a junior ranger... online! This is the National Park Service’s site for kids of all ages. If you love our National Parks, Monuments and Historic Sites, this site is for you. If you are new to our National Parks, we hope this site helps you experience how wonderful they can be.
The website: www.nps.gov/webrangers/
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