MONDAYS

TOT TIME, 10 to 11 a.m., Pendleton Recreation Center, 510 SW Dorion Ave., Pendleton. The gym is open for preschoolers with a $2 drop-in fee per child. (541-276-8100).

STORY TIME, 10:30 a.m., Echo Public Library, 20 Bonanza St. All youngsters welcome. (541-376-6038).

TUESDAYS

STORY TIME, 10:30 a.m., Helix Library, 119 Columbia St. Preschoolers are invited for a story read by their favorite librarian. (541-457-6130).

CHILDREN’S DAY/BOOK DAY, noon to 2 p.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. Vivan los libros! At this family event for pre-K through fifth graders, visitors can enjoy new, fun bilingual and Spanish language children’s books. A free children’s book will be given to the first 10 families.(541-567-2882). Tuesday, April 30.

STEAM GAMES, 4:30 p.m., Pendleton Public Library, 502 SW Dorion Ave. This new program for children ages 8 to 12 children teaches STEAM skills through games and group activities. This month: engineering and poetry. What’s easier to build, a poem or a bridge? (541-966-0380). Tuesday, April 30.

TEEN ANIME CLUB, 5 to 6 p.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. Teens are invited to discuss all things anime and manga! (541-567-2882). Third Tuesdays.

WEDNESDAYS

TODDLER TAKE OVER, 9-10:30 a.m., Hermiston Community Center, 415 S. Highway 395. Bring your littles down for a spin in a designated indoor riding area. Cost: $1 per child. (541-667-5018). Wednesdays, April 10 and 24.

TOT TIME, 10-11 a.m., Pendleton Recreation Center, 510 SW Dorion Ave., Pendleton. The drop-in gym is open for tots at $2 per child. (541-276-8100).

STORY TIME, 10:30 a.m., Adams Public Library, 190 Main St. Preschoolers are welcome. (541-566-9380).

LEGO CLUB, 4 to 5 p.m., Stanfield Public Library, 180 W. Coe Ave. Kids age 5 and up can get creative and construct whatever they can imagine out of Lego blocks. (541-449-1254). Wednesday, April 3.

THURSDAYS

STORY TIME, 10:30 a.m., Milton-Freewater Public Library, 8 SW Eighth Ave. Stories are geared for preschoolers. (541-938-8247).

TEEN SCREENWRITING, 4-5 p.m., Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St. This five-session course covers art of scriptwriting scripts for plays, feature films, TV and video games. Starting with short films, students will learn to master screenwriting elements, such as outlining and formatting. Free for teens; register at pendletonarts.org/classes/. (541-278-9201). Thursdays, April 18 through May 16.

MOTHERS’ CONNECTION, 6 p.m., Umatilla Public Library, 700 Sixth St. Connect with other local moms through this support group. (541-922-5704). Thursday, April 25.

TEEN GLOW PAINT PARTY, 6-7:30 p.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. Sixth through twelfth graders are invited to tap their creativity at a glow-in-the-dark paint night, with vibrant colors and luminescent designs. (541-567-2882). Thursday, April 25.

FRIDAYS

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10 a.m., Weston Public Library, 108 E. Main St. (541-566-2378).

STORY TIME, 10 a.m., Stanfield Public Library, 180 W. Coe Ave. Bring your littles in for story time and a craft. (541-449-1254).

STORY TIME, 11 a.m., Pilot Rock Public Library, 144 N. Alder Place. Bring your toddlers down for a late morning story-reading. (541-443-3285).

STEAM FUN, 1 p.m., Stanfield Public Library, 180 W. Coe Ave. These activities for kids let them exercise their mental muscles and learn a few things, too. (541-449-1254).

KIDS SOLAR ECLIPSE PROGRAM, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. On April 8 the moon will eclipse the sun, which will be partially on view in Oregon. Kids in first through fifth grades can learn what a solar eclipse is and how to safely watch, using a solar viewing box. Information packets are available and a pair of safe solar viewing glasses (while supplies last). (541-567-2882). Friday, April 5.

TEEN D&D, 4-7 p.m., Umatilla Public Library, 700 Sixth St. If you like role-playing games, here’s a fun opportunity to get involved. (541-922-5704). Friday, April 12.

TEEN ANIME CLUB, 3-4 p.m., Umatilla Public Library, 700 Sixth St. Teens who appreciate the Japanese-style art of graphic novels are invited to attend. (541-922-5704). Friday, April 19.

KIDS MOVIE & PIZZA NIGHT, 5 p.m., Umatilla Public Library, 700 Sixth St. Munch on a slice of pizza while watching a fun, age-appropriate movie. (541-922-5704). Friday, April 19.

DROP-IN TEEN NIGHT, 6-8 p.m., Pendleton Rec Center, 510 SW Dorion. Teens and tweens from 12 to 18, can enjoy a free night out with friends, pizza, games and more. (541-966-0228.) Fridays, April 3, 19, May 3, 17 and 31.

SATURDAYS

ARBOR DAY TREE GIVEAWAY, 9 a.m., Hermiston Community Center parking lot, 415 S. Highway 395. Hermiston Rotary and Parks and Rec will give away hundreds of bare root seedling trees, including Red Maple, Hackberry, Bradford Pear and others. Bring the family, then get planting. First come-first served, until supplies run out. (541-667-5018). Saturday, April 6.

SPRING RIVER CLEANUP AND TREE GIVEAWAY, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Roy Raley Park. Stop by for a free seedling or native plant and help clean up the river. See Happenings for details. (541-276-8100). Saturday, April 27.

PRETEEN GAMER SOCIAL, 1-3 p.m., Pendleton Public Library, 502 SW Dorion Ave. Children age 8 to 12 can try two Mario Kart challenges, racing each other and competing in a balloon-battle, along with some friendly ice-breaker activities. No registration needed. (541-966-0380). Saturday, April 6.

HIGH SCHOOL GAMER SOCIAL, 1-5 p.m., Pendleton Public Library, 502 SW Dorion Ave. A social gaming event for the teens in grades nine to 12, this deluxe tournament includes three different 1-on-1 PS5 games, including “Street Fighter 6,” “Tekken 8,” and “Mortal Kombat 1.” No registration needed. (541-966-0380). Saturday, April 13.

TREK OF THE WILDINGS, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St. These monthly nature walks give kids a chance to bird watch and view wildlife through viewing scopes, while staying active in the great outdoors. Free for kids, just show up. (541-278-9201). Saturdays, April 6, May 4 and June 1.

GET YOU ON THE TUBE, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St. Ever wonder how to post something on YouTube? This class provide guidance, tips and tricks for making videos or starting your own YouTube channel. This is a hybrid course, teens and adults are welcome. Class repeats in May. Free for teens, but please register at pendletonarts.org/classes/. (541-278-9201). Saturday, April 13 or May 11.

SHAKESPEARE ACTING WORKSHOP, 5-8 p.m., Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St. Director Grant Turner leads this weekend course in how to make Shakespeare’s verse understandable for a modern audience. Learn the skill set to perform with confidence. This is a hybrid course, teens and adults are welcome. Free for teens, $20 for adults; register at pendletonarts.org/classes/. (541-278-9201). Saturday, April 6.

SUNDAYS

SPECIAL NEEDS OPEN GYM, 1-2:30 p.m., Pendleton Recreation Center, 510 SW Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Free for special needs children and families. (541-276-8100).

SHAKESPEARE ACTING WORKSHOP, 5-8 p.m., Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St. See April 6 listing. (541-278- 9201). Sunday, April 7.