Family Activities
thurs. 2 In Jest - With the Zoomobile, part of the M&T Plaza Concert Series, beginning at noon Thursday, Aug. 2, M&T Plaza, downtown Buffalo; free.

In Jest - Nels Cremean of In Jest returns by popular demand. He will be doing quite the juggling act in the library - all while riding a unicycle, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2, Clarence Public Library, 3 Town Place, Clarence; free. 741-2650, www.buffalolib.org

Meet Jeff Musial - Get a Clue @ the Library this summer with the man behind Nickel City Reptiles and Exotics, whose audiences range from children to adult. Musial will entertain you with 15-20 jaw-dropping reptiles, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2, Anna M. Reinstein Memorial Library, 2580 Harlem Road, Cheektowaga; free. 892-8089, www.buffalolib.org

fri. 3 Mr. J, the Library Detective - Get a Clue @ Your Library with Mr. J, who will be dressed up like a old-fashioned detective who has come to investigate just what is inside this building known as a library, 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3, Julia B. Reinstein Library, 1030 Losson Road, Cheektowaga; free, but registration is required. 668-4991, www.buffalolib.org

Card Making for Children - Children ages 7 and older can create some sensational cards for all occasions with artist Mee Jo, 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3, Williamsville Library, 5571 Main St., Williamsville; free. 632-6176

sat. 4 In Jest - Children's Summer Theater presents juggler Nels Cremean at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 4, Eastern Hills Mall, 4545 Transit Road, Williamsville; free. 633-1600, www.shopeasternhills.com s

un. 5 Airplay Big Comedy Juggling Show - Presented as part of Super Sunday Performances starting at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 5, the Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum, 180 Thompson St., North Tonawanda; $. 693-1885, www.c arrouselmuseum.org

Finale to Drums Along the Waterfront - The "younger brother" of the long-standing Drums Along the Waterfront will feature the world's best drum and bugle corps in competition, 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 5, All High Stadium, Bennett Mercer Street at Main Street, Buffalo; $. 867-1618

mon. 6 Lightning: the Shocking Truth! - Jeff Arnold presents live demonstrations for ages 5 and older, explaining static electricity beginning at 3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 6, Amherst Main Library at Audubon, 350 John James Audubon Parkway, Amherst; free. 689-4922, www.buffalolib.org

Buffalo Zoo's Zoomobile - Presented as part of the Awesome August Program starting at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 6, Kenmore Branch Library, 160 Delaware Road, Kenmore; free; no registration necessary. 873-2842, www. buffalolib.org

fri. 3 The Stars of Summer Look into the heavens starting at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3 at Buffalo State College's Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, 1300 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo; $. 878-4911

tues. 7 Matt's Music for Kids - 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 7, Audubon Library, 350 John James Audubon Parkway, Amherst; free. 689-4922, www. buffalolib. org

Scrap Book Basics - Children ages 5 to 11 should bring along some special photos to make a mini-album starting at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 7, Reinstein Memorial, 2580 Harlem Road, Cheektowaga; free, but registration is required. 892-8089, www. buffalolib. org

tues. 7 & wed. 8 'Everyone's Hero' - Summer children's movies continue at 10 a.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. 7 and 8, Flix SuperFlix Movie Theater, 4901 Transit Road, Lancaster; free. 668-1888

wed. 8 American Girl - With Miss Mary Lou for ages 5 and older, 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8, Audubon Library, 350 John James Audubon Parkway, Amherst; free. 689-4922, www. buffalolib.org

Glenn Colton - Get a Clue @ Your Library with a musical presentation, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8, Central Library, 1 Lafayette Square, Buffalo; free. 858-7182, www. buffalolib.org

Buffalo Zoo's Zoomobile- Presented as part of Awesome August program starting at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8, Kenilworth Library, 318 Montrose Ave., Buffalo; free, and no registration required. 834-7657, www. buffalolib. org

Mike Randall and Friends - Get A Clue @ Your Library program with a special performance that includes puppets, magic and lots of fun for preschoolers to fifth-graders, 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8, Frank E. Merriweather Library, 1324 Jefferson Ave., Buffalo; free. 883-4418, www. buffalolib.org

now-Sept. 1 Bug Bash - Scurry on over to the Buffalo Museum of Science and experience creepy-crawlies in the family friendly exhibit, through Sept. 1, 1020 Humboldt Parkway, Buffalo; $. 896-5200, www.buffalomuseumofscience.org