Family Activities
thurs. 21 Curious George visits to kick off Get a Clue @ the Library, a preschool summer reading program, starting at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 22 at the Audubon Library, 350 John James Audubon Parkway, Amherst. Don't forget your camera to have your picture taken with Curious George. Call 689-4922 or visit www.buffalolib .org for more information. thurs. 21 .Summer Solstice - Take a stroll on the longest day of the year and enjoy the start of summer starting at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 21 at Reinstein Woods, 77 Honorine Drive, Cheektowaga. Pre-registration required. Call 683-5959 or visit www.dec.ny.gov/education/1837.html for more information. fri. 22 .Caterpillars and Butterflies - Children ages 2-5 with an adult will learn about caterpillars and how they grow up to become beautiful butterflies. Stories, songs, poems and a craft with Miss Sharon starting at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 22 at the Eggertsville-Snyder Branch Library, 4622 Main St., Snyder. Registration is required. Call 839-0700 or visit www.buffalolib.org for more information. .Free Computer Workshop - Learn how to search more effectively using the most widely used search engine on the Internet today starting at 10 a.m. Friday, June 22 at the Elma Public Library, 1860 Bowen Road, Elma. Discover the secrets to using Google Scholar, Froogle and more. This two hour hands-on workshop is designed for beginners who have familiarity with the standard keyboard and mouse. Call 652-2719 or visit www.buffalolib.org for more information. sat. 23 .Summer Crafts - The Cheektowaga Y.E.S. program will present summer crafts and activities with a theme of "Mystery Fun" for children ages 5-11 starting at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 23 at Anna M. Reinstein Memorial Branch Library, 2580 Harlem Road, Cheektowaga. Registration is required. Call 892-8089 or visit www.buffalolib.org for more information. .The Scoop on Poop - All animals do it - but do you know all the ways animals use it? Fun facts (and they aren't all gross) followed by a walk in the trails to look for this sign that animals leave behind starting at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 23 at Reinstein Woods, 77 Honorine Drive, Cheektowaga. Pre-registration required. Call 683-5959 or visit www.dec.ny.gov/ education/1837.html for more information. .Earth Day at the Buffalo Zoo - Explore how you can make healthier choices for you and for our environment starting at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 23 at the 300 Parkside Ave., Buffalo. Join the WNY Earth Day Committee in a scavenger hunt, enjoy environmental exhibits, free raffles, earth-friendly food and music. Call 995-6133 or visit www.buffalozoo.org for more information. sun. 24 .Sunday Family Walks - Walk throughout the woods as Buffalo Audubon Society naturalists help you seek out the natural wonders that abound at Beaver Meadow starting at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 24 at the Beaver Meadow Audubon Center, 1610 Welch Road, North Java. Call 1-800-377-1520 or visit www.buffaloaudubon.com for more information. .Kidzplay Free Community Event Day - Interactive inflatables, bounce houses, slides, obstacle courses and more. Free food and beverages while supplies last starting at 1 p.m. Sunday, June 24 at 9300 County Road, Building C, Clarence Center. Call 741-1500 or visit www.kidzplay.com for more information. tues. 26 .Introduction to Microsoft Excel - Learn the basics of Microsoft's spreadsheet program that you can use to organize information and make calculations and charts starting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 26 at Audubon Library, 350 John James Audubon Parkway, Amherst. Call or stop in the library to register. Call 689-4922 or visit www.buffalolib.org for more information. .Curious George visits to kick off Get a Clue @ the Library, a preschool summer reading program, starting at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 26 at the Eggertsville-Snyder Branch Library, 4622 Main St., Snyder. Don't forget your camera to have your picture taken with Curious George. Call 839-0700 or visit www.buffalolib.org for more information. wed. 27 .Curious George visits to kick off Get a Clue @ the Library, a preschool summer reading program, starting at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 27 at the Williamsville Branch Library, 5571 Main St., Williamsville. Don't forget your camera to have your picture taken with Curious George. Call 632-6176 or visit www.buffalolib.org for more information.